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BDP branch wants Masitara Unopposed
The letter signed by the constituency chairman Tshepo Moloko and secretary Orapeleng Disele has indicated that BDP members in the constituency want Masitara. The letter warns that anyone with plans to run in the BDP primary elections against Masitara...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
BOCONGO to meet Mogae over security bill
The bill is ready for presidential assent to become law after it was passed by Parliament. Tlale said they would suggest to Mogae to consult further with other stakeholders before signing the bill into law. Though he acknowledged the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
Cyber crime bill on the cards-Venson
Speaking in Parliament, Venson-Moitoi said that she was impressed that the legislators who debated the issue have displayed IT literacy and that she was assuring the nation of a proper implementation plan for the policy. "To guard against online...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
Like Botswana, like Zimbabwe-BNF
"The BDP made it clear at their Molepolole congress that they were aiming to eliminate all opposition parties and only time would tell on how they will achieve that but I am quite convinced that the security and intelligence law will be used...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 August 2007
GTV's fuller menu at half the cost to the incumbent
Q: What is included in GTV? Different packages? A: G-Base will offer the following channels at $25 per month. G-Prime, BBC World, Sky News, Al-Jazeera, MTVBase, Kiss, Nickelodeon E!, Fashion TV, Star Plus, God Channel, G-Africa. G-Plus will...
15 August 2007
'Go tell it on the mountain'
FRANCISTOWN: People who tune in to Christian television channels associate the faith with preaching, but not healing, speaking in tongues, divination, or exorcising evil spirits.South Africa has such a television channel called 'Divine Times' on...
15 August 2007
Alleged 'passion killer' gives evidence
Mmusi Moshabi, 24, is facing a single count of the murder of Claire Smith on December 28, 2004 in Tutume. Moshabi told the court how his relationship with the woman had gone sour and later caught her 'red-handed' having sexual intercourse with...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 15 August 2007
BBCs, SPK TXT - It's not as hard as you think, IMHO
The very term SMS, which means short messaging system, a noun, is used without recourse by these folks as a verb as in 'SMS me' or 'I'm just SMSing someone'. This just goes to show the lackadaisical attitude of these folks to the norms of...
LAURI KUBUITSILE
Correspondent 15 August 2007
Archives Advisory Council coming
It is also proposed that the council members should be increased to 10 instead of five to broaden its scope and provide a wider representation. The Amendment Bill presented to Parliament yesterday will also cater for keeping electronic records,...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
Nwako tombstone to be unveiled Saturday
One of the political architects of modern Botswana during his long and distinguished career, Nwako occupied a number of cabinet portfolios before retiring in 1999 as Speaker.As a boy, Nwako attended Khama Memorial School. In 1943, he went to Tiger...
15 August 2007
Young professionals plough back
The Vision foresees Batswana as a compassionate and caring nation by then and these young professionals are in tune with it. Most of these professionals, who have their roots in rural areas, hold managerial positions in their companies, and at least...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 15 August 2007
Who is responsible for government information?
Therein lies the problem. Who is really responsible for government information? And what is 'government information' anyway? The most recent appointments at the Office of the President betray a tussle for authority regarding the control of the...
EDITOR 15 August 2007
Indeed Multi Choice stinks
It was your comment and the disgruntlement that I have observed amongst the many people that got me to consider whether it could be possible to institute legal action of a class nature against Multichoice for the possible breach of contract to its...
15 August 2007
What progress will Mbeki report?
Mbeki will take centre position at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) heads of state and government summit as he is expected to give a report back on his mediation in the Zimbabwean political and economic crisis. A lot of...
15 August 2007
N/Oakhoe survival in the face of development
What future does it holds for them, that I can't see. But I see the extinction of the race, an extinction of my kind. We call ourselves Red People or in native Naro language, Ncoakhoe or N/oakhoe, for the names Basarwa, SAN, Bushman and many more are...
15 August 2007
Phikwe Co-op forges ahead in a hostile enviroment
Its success is attributed to a sound management team backed by reliable members of the community, says David Tukishi, the Chairman of the co-op's management committee. Since its establishment in 1972, the Selebi-Phikwe Consumer Co-op has not...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 15 August 2007
Zim inflation delays ABC results
International Accounting Standard (IAS) require financial results of companies operating in an inflationary environment to be stated in terms of the measuring unit current at the balance sheet date. Comparative figures for previous periods...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
Stanbic joins the info superhighway
Significantly for a country whose banks are notorious for high service charges, Stanbic is offering the Internet service free of any monthly fees. An offshoot of the service will permit customers to intercept issued cheques and view...
15 August 2007
The 'builder' of Botswana
The walls of the architect's home are adorned with beautiful house-plans and the blue, black and white Botswana flags fly all over the place. The artist confidently declares that he is a patriot who has contributed much towards nation building and...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
Botswana artists' awards re-launched
Speaking at the event on Monday at the President's Hotel, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, Neo Asafo-Adjei, said the awards which were inaugurated in 2005 were initially called "The Artist of The Year...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
Coke battle lines drawn
Notwane reached the semis after beating another Premier League side TASC 3-1 away in Francistown while BMC upstaged big-spending Kgatleng giants, Mochudi Centre Chiefs on Sunday in a penalty shootout. BMC spokesperson, Parks Buthiye told Mmegi Sport...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
Zone VI softball rescheduled
Zone VI softball vice president Marumo Morule of Botswana said they rescheduled the tournament after a meeting in Lusaka, Zambia over the weekend. The meeting was meant to find out problems facing countries that always struggle or fail to participate...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 August 2007
Notwane eye Chiefs' duo
After claiming the Orange Kabelano Charity Cup, Notwane coach Paul Moyo is said to be keen to beef up his squad to retain the Coca-Cola Cup and to recapture the league title. Notwane publicity officer James 'Ace' Mooki told Mmegi Sport yesterday that...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 August 2007
BCP, BAM sign accord
Emang Maphanyane, the talks' convenor, said the signing marked the beginning of more hard work, as the elections were approaching. According to the agreement, BAM has agreed to contest seven parliamentary seats. These being Ngami, Maun East,...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 16 August 2007
BDP Youth Wing advocates for 16 and 17 years olds to vote
In the last primary election or Bulela Ditswe exercise there was some confusion as to whether 16 and 17 years old should vote in the primary elections as the same age group is constitutionally not allowed to vote in the General Elections as the...
16 August 2007
Thaw in BDP-media links welcome
Following that retreat, BDP executive secretary Dr Comma Serema was reported on Btv indicating that the party has resolved to improve lines of communications with the media, particularly the independent media. We welcome the ruling party's new...
16 August 2007
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16 August 2007
Botswana hosts ESAAMLG
The ESSAMLG is a regional anti-money laundering body consisting of 14 eastern and southern African countries - Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and...
16 August 2007
Mogae receives Indian mining magnates
Sudir Mehta of Torrent and Dilip Mehta of Rosyblue proceeded to hold talks with other relevant ministries later in the day. Sudir, whose company is also exploring opportunities of investing in power generation, met with officials of the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 16 August 2007
Letsatsi hopes to scale mountains as comedian
Formed last April, the club recently sponsored five young up-coming comedians for a week-long training at the established South African comedy group called Nu Breed Comedy Jams in Johannesburg. One of the "lucky four" is 22-year-old Bafana Bobo...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 16 August 2007
Four to battle it out in BOTA drama finals
Four groups, which won the regional and national elimination competitions, will be battling it out for top honours. They are Tonota College of Education drama group, Mahalapye Development Trust drama group, Maranyane Institute drama group (which...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 16 August 2007
Rollers to sack Nare?
After the game, some supporters expressed dissatisfaction about the current coaching arrangement at the club. They demanded that the management should look for another coach and accused Nare of failing to read the game. It is said that the Rollers'...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 16 August 2007
Botswana bounces in Davis Cup
Botswana beat Andorra and Rwanda but lost against top seeds Montenegro and Armenia. In the opening match, the Botswana team of Bokang Setshogo and Phenyo Matong lost to Montenegrins Daniel Danilovic and Nemanja Kontic in the singles and doubles. The...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 16 August 2007
Amateur golfers brace for Northern Open
The First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) has sponsored the Botswana Golf Union (BGU) tournament with P30,000. BGU executive secretary Comfort Ramatebele told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they expect a bumper entry for the event. At press time, about...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 16 August 2007
GBC faces closure?
The National Development Bank (NDB) is the plaintiff while GBC is the first defendant, with Michael David Klinck and Sanjay Goel as second and third defendants respectively. Assets to be auctioned include the broadcasting licence, which was...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 16 August 2007
Police drama for Sunday evening
Public Relations Officer for Botswana Police Superintendent Christopher Mbulawa has announced that they have agreed with Botswana Television to air it. It is believed that the Ministry of Agriculture agreed with the Ministry of Communications Science...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 August 2007
Fisher's cooler box leads to shooting incident
Defence lawyer Lyndon Mothusi made the allegations in an attempted murder case saying that his client Koboyatladi Thero, a soldier, had complained about performing unofficial duties for Fisher. "I don't know. I hear that from you," replied state...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 16 August 2007
Teachers fail to rationalise risk allowance
The request from Maboka Mmalane left the members of the commission and the public amused, especially after he was challenged to prove that teachers face danger after they discipline pupils. Mmalane was speaking on behalf of teachers from...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 16 August 2007
BCP, BAM to retain their identities
According to the agreement, each party will retain its individual identity, including but not limited to its continued existence as a society, in terms of the Societies Act. This means both parties will maintain their individual colours and symbols,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 August 2007
Dikgosi want robe and other allowances
Masunga said unlike High Court judges, magistrates, registrars and others they are not getting the allowance although they felt they are entitled to it. "It is our view that since members of the court put on gowns or robes, when in court we should be...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 16 August 2007
Toe the line - Salaries Commission
Chairing the Commission group Dr Tebogo Matome said the majority of submissions so far have been the demand for various "unreasonable" allowances. "It will help us if people stick to the terms of reference, give us the problem statement and...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 16 August 2007
The proceedings at session two of parliament
Though there is progress, with the passing of the security and intelligence bill into law even after cogent reservations from some legislators, civil societies which was good for the democracy. Other issues are the Community Based Natural Resource...
16 August 2007
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