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Modise pleads guilty
The court heard that Modise and four others who were not in court robbed employees of Fidelity Cash Management Services US$800,000 and euro 80,000 (about P5million) and that before stealing the money, they assaulted the employees threatening them...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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BDP ouster plot thickens at SEDC
The BDP has a majority in the SEDC following the defection of Haggie Isaacs from the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) back to the ruling party. After the defection, the ruling party's numbers at the SEDC have increased to 12 councillors while the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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The makings of Festus Mogae's legacy
This contribution seeks to discuss one among a few issues that have been singled out in the search for pointers towards the outgoing president's 'personal' contribution to the shaping - or reshaping - of the country's political landscape. It should...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 19 September 2007
CAPA big headache for primary school teachers
The standards One to Six subject that was introduced earlier this year has caused much confusion among the teachers and disadvantaging pupils in the process. While most teachers are familiar with the basic subjects like mathematics, Setswana, science...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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BNF rejects BAM-BCP cooperation
Moupo told a press conference this week that he is worried by the confusion over the stand of the BNF on the pact signed by the two parties. "BNF is not shaken in its position. Let me stress that it is not that we don't want to cooperate," he said....
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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'Unfair tactics' at BDP primaries?
Shima Monageng, who contested the 2003 Molepolole South primary elections against former Secretary General, Daniel Kwelagobe has protested in a letter appealing to the Central committee to cultivate a 'a cordial atmosphere between himself and...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 September 2007
AIDs carer queries national response
She was addressing a gathering at a one day meeting on  Monday  called by the Botswana Network of AIDS Service  Organisations (BONASO) together with UNAIDS for civil society organisations of people living with HIV...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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Rural electrification vital -UB academic
University of Botswana (UB) Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr Clever Ketlogetswe announced on Monday this week in Gaborone that scores of communities across Africa are still dependent on traditional fuels such as firewood and biomass...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 19 September 2007
Standard Bank boosts Women
After all, banks focus on getting more customers and breaking virgin ground to make more profit. Before this groundbreaking innovation is trashed under a heap of wrong perceptions we caution that it be judged fairly and objectively. In an era where...
EDITOR 19 September 2007
The IncomeTax Act continues to disempower many Batswana
If the situation continues unabated it can lead to serious blow towards government efforts to empower majority of citizens. The current tax system is notorious as Citizen Businesses are at the mercy of the taxing authorities. The two main tax...
19 September 2007
BCP needs Sikwane
Needed are politicians whose attitudes towards the ordinary masses is immeasurably tolerant, incisive debaters who can challenge archaic policies often formulated by the already tired BDP government. Raphael Sikwane is such a politician. When he...
19 September 2007
When leaders fail to lead
As somebody who is still in tertiary school, I want to believe that we need our lecturers and management to guide us where we go wrong. But what happens when they accuse us and demoralise us when we do something wrong? Let me relate to one incident...
19 September 2007
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Cartoon Strip 19.09.07
19 September 2007
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Beef exports under threat
At a Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) private sector trade workshop, the experts sounded the alarm that Botswana beef stood to lose."If the Cotonou Agreement expires, there will be an immediate impact and...
KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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CEDA Venture Fund flourishes
The fund, which is worth P200 million and is being managed by Venture Partners Botswana (VPB), has benefited 18 companies as of June 30, 2007. The CVCF is a subsidiary of the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency(CEDA), which is mandated by...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
Barclays vows to amend its laggard's position
For years in succession, Botswana's biggest bank in terms of customer base has remained the laggard in the Banking Adjudicator's report. In the latest report (for 2006), Barclays amassed 31 of the 74 complaint files opened. It is followed by...
MONKAGEDI GOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 19 September 2007
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If you dream it you can be it -Generations star
Clad in a gold suit and exuding confidence, she walked to the podium as guest speaker at the Standard Chartered Bank Diva Club Account launch at Gaborone Sun last Friday. The event, fit for stars, was characterised by red carpet, camera flashes and...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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Immigrants add value to Botswana's fledgling music industry
Johwa, one of the most sought after local performers, is associated with; Ugandan Robert Dargie who kick-started his music career more than five years ago. "Dargie did to local musicians what no local producer had achieved before. I am an example...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 19 September 2007
New name changes ex-Dithakga group's fortunes
Group leader Segomotso Lesetlhe said things have been going well for them as they have just released an album.  Lesetlhe said they decided to abandon the name Dithakga because Moate was also claiming that it was her brainchild.  He said...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 September 2007
Ncoa ne khoe ne di huwa ne
According to the back-cover of this bright orange book, which is a collection of traditional folk-tales, it was prepared to be used by the children of the D'kar community by the Naro Language Project and the D'kar San Museum. The stories were told by...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
BACK STAGE
Iceland, surrounded by water, is one-fifth the area of Botswana, and with only 300,000 people, is one of the smaller states in the world. The summers with its intense light are offset by long winters with darkness, depression and ennui, a Polar...
SASA MAJUMA 19 September 2007
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Rollers search for first victory
Mapalastina got off to a bad start when they were humiliated 3-0 by archrivals, Mochudi Centre Chiefs. They then squandered a 2-0 lead to settle for a 2-2 draw against newboys Boteti Young Fighters in Orapa on Saturday. In their last meeting at the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
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Rollers-PLC feud again
Rollers' managing director Somerset Gobuiwang told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they are disappointed at the way the PLC handled the matter. "We have long told them about this invitation and they promised to come back to us. Now, we are shocked by the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
BFA hosts FIFA marketing course
The course under the aegis of the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is conducted by 'Ian' Riley and Mark Gleeson. Botswana is among three countries that will benefit from the FIFA course. Others are Sri Lanka and Trinidad and Tobago. Gleeson said...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
BRU plans to exploit Springboks
Pandor said that after the World Cup they will sit down and map out how they can benefit from the Springbok's performance in France. "Since rugby is becoming popular in the country, we need to look at the combinations they use and the styles of...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 19 September 2007
Fighters' fans perish in road mishap
Three other supporters sustained serious injuries in the fatal accident near Kolobeng Bridge in Thamaga. The supporters were returning from Jwaneng where their team played Jwaneng Comets in a Premier League game. Fighters won 1-0 courtesy of Masego...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 September 2007
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Modise jailed, children acquitted
Modise pleaded guilty to the charge and confessed that he crossed to South Africa on 19 December 2006 with the stolen money and shared it with the other accused persons who were not in court.  Two of four of Modise's accomplices are in jail in...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
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20 September 2007
Twists and turns of an endangered species: a response to Mabiletsa
To be frank, I have been biting my tongue and holding my pen rather than join the chorus of contempt for the despicable behaviour of turn-coat politicians in the mould of the immediate former members of the Botswana National Front (BNF) Central...
20 September 2007
Air Botswana: how dare you?
Then he comes on and says that they are experiencing 'technical difficulties' and that, for our safety, we will be returning to Gaborone. Everyone's a bit anxious but we trust the Captain; after all, we all put our lives in his hands. We arrive...
20 September 2007
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Botswana to reap huge benefits from Paste 08
A key objective of the conference is to promote technology to reduce use of new water by mines and the adoption of environmentally superior management of mine residues.Speaking at a breakfast meeting to brief stakeholders about the conference,...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
Oil prices worry business
The Chairman of the Gaborone Taxi Association, Gibson Matenge, said yesterday that they are worried about rising crude oil prices, which will 'fuel' prices at filling stations."We are concerned. But as the industry, we must optimise our services,"...
KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
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KTM has wealth of music experience but no assets
For 14 years the choir has had no equal when it comes to choral music performances in Botswana.  It boasts of the best conductors and song composers whose songs have been performed in far away places like the United States of America (US) and...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 20 September 2007
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Photojournalists fume over poor treatment at shows
Mmegi this week spoke to people involved in the entertainment industry to find out what could be the cause of the poisoned relations between show organisers and media personnel. Tirelo Ditshipi of the Midweeksun and the Botswana Guardian complains...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
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Nono vows to liven Club Havana
Nono, as she is affectionately known among her fans, will be performing at Maruapula hall for the first time and has vowed to make her maiden appearance a memorable occasion for every Afro-jazz enthusiast.  The show starts from 8pm till late,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 20 September 2007
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Police warn buoyant Chiefs
The Jungle Kings go into the game seeking revenge after the Mochudi side handed them a comprehensive 4-0 wallop at the National Stadium in their last meeting in May. Tonight, Chiefs are firm favourites to once again send their opponents packing....
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
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BFA launches youth league
The BFA youth league coordinator, Fobby Radipotsane said they have two divisions, one for Under-15 and another for Under-17. He said that they have decided to start in Gaborone first before rolling out to the rest of the country. He added that they...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff writer 20 September 2007
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Batshu joins Customary Court of Appeal
The President of Customary Court of Appeal in Francistown, Christopher Masunga, said yesterday that Batshu will start work on October 1. "He has been employed as a member of the Customary Court of Appeal as a civil servant on contract basis,"...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
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Vikings to honour softball legend
The tournament to be known as AP Mokoto will be played next year Oseg Botswana has forked out P55,000 to sponsor the event. Speaking at the launch of the sponsorship on Tuesday night, Vikings' Labbeus Peloewetse said it is a good thing to honour...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 20 September 2007
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Organ patient homebound
Marang Gofhamodimo-Mantata, a colleague of hers, confirmed yesterday that Ramaabya who was previously owing a bill of R223, 494 has run up a higher bill at Donald Gordon Hospital in Johannesburg. Ramaabya has been diagnosed with Lupus, a disease that...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
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BDP ouster plot falters again
Once again, the motion of no confidence in Kgosiemang crumbled because it violated standing orders. The motion was withdrawn on similar grounds on Tuesday. Yesterday, Kgosiemang was saved by SEDC secretary, Bontle Mmokele who declared that the motion...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
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'Woman of the Year passes on'
Her daughter, Oreabetse Neo said her mother got ill around July and won the award when she was already ailing. "She had heart problems," Oreabetse said. The 67-year-old Keletile-Neo was born in Kachikau Village in the Chobe District in 1940. She was...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
The sky is the limit for local airports
In an interview this week, the acting director of DCA, Motebele Sentle disclosed that work on the three airports is likely to commence by early next year. Sentle would not be drawn into disclosing the actual amounts involved as the tenders are still...
KETO SEGWAI
Staff Writer 20 September 2007
Councillors reject land policy
Councillors rejected the policy because it proposes that married people will only one plot. "Regardless of the marriage regime, the couple shall be entitled to have one plot. A second plot may be allocated upon clear demonstration of need not within...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 20 September 2007
What of women in politics?
Women will be expected to fight for constituencies like everyone and this has proved to be difficult for them. Botswana National Front (BNF) spokesperson, Moeti Mohwasa said his party's constitution specifies that 30 percent of posts should be...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 20 September 2007
Quit whilst the going is good
Given Sierra Leone's long and bloody civil war in the recent past, their situation can be aptly viewed as a case of democracy winning the election. We could not agree more with Sierra Leone's outgoing president, Ahmed Tejan Kabbah's observation that...
EDITOR 20 September 2007
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