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Speaking during the official opening of the 8th ordinary session of Pan-African Parliament at the beginning of the week, she said that she was the right candidate for the position which has been held by former heads of state but never by a...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

An inconvenient Peace Prize

These scientists are engaged in excellent, painstaking work that establishes exactly what the world should expect from climate change. The other award winner, former US Vice President Al Gore, has spent much more time telling us what to fear. While...

BJORN LOMBORG* 17 October 2007

Society for the deaf gets new office

The Botswana Society for the Deaf (BSD), for six years of its registration without a voice or an office, have finally secured temporary accommodation at yet another fledgling establishment, the Tshiamo Academy for the Deaf, based in Mogoditshane on...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 17 October 2007

Fight 'red' stigma - NGOs told

"NGOs must make Batswana understand their role in development and it is only through an outreach programme such as the NGO Week that this can happen," he said. He said he was certain that if all development agents were to focus their energies on the...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 17 October 2007

Allan Gray awards four scholarships

The foundation was started two years ago by South African private investment firm, Allan Gray, which has a branch in Botswana. The head of Allan Gray Botswana, Tapologo Motshudi said the scholarships are targeting entrepreneurship as a way of helping...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 17 October 2007

Director of U.S. Centers for Disease Control visits Botswana

During her one-day visit to Botswana, she met with management and staff of BOTUSA, the 12-year-old partnership between the Government of Botswana and the CDC. BOTUSA employs more than 180 people and comprises three branches, including TB/HIV...

17 October 2007

Magistrate gives ultimatum to Baroda robbery suspects

"Your fate is in your hands," he told Elizabeth Surtee and Maureen Moseki last Friday after lawyers for the two suspects failed to appear in court. It was said that Surtee's lawyer, Duma Boko, was attending a conference outside the country while...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Date set for construction of new Mmamashia-Malolwane road

AshokeKahroo of Engineers International Company who are charged with designing the road said the feasibility report has been submitted to the Ministry of Works. "Now we are busy with the environmental impact assessment consulting with the residents...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 17 October 2007

BNF to take power in 2009 - Mohwasa

Mohwasa told a rally at General Freedom Square in Selebi-Phikwe on Sunday that the litany of problems facing Batswana will bring to an end the reign of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). He said the BNF is sure of wrestling at least 17...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 17 October 2007

Debt collectors go after graduates

The state has made its intentions clear in a notice in the October 5 issue of the Government Gazette placed by the Department of Student Placement and Welfare (DSPW) in the Ministry of Education. The notice invites citizen companies with the right...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Pre-school education lagging behind

Mbaakanyi was speaking at the handing over of a pre-school by Tati Nickel Mining Company to the community of Matshelagabedi Village last week. Mbaakanyi quoted the Revised National Policy on Education of 1994, which recommended that government...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Games and smiles for orphans

The 200 children, under the guidance of Guardian Angels Orphan Society (GAOS) can now participate in indoor and outdoor games. GAOS chair, Percy Madikwe said that the children are able to meet on Saturdays and interact with others. He said that...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Residents stand by expelled BNF cllr

The BNF kicked-out Mogalakwe over the weekend after he was found guilty of indiscipline. However, during his well-attended rally, it was obvious that he still has die-hard supporters in the ward. The residents pledged unwavering support for their...

TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Fine-tuned awards promise sweet melodies

Quiet apart from generous sponsorship from large organisations such as Mascom, who have doled out P250, 000, Orange, Air Botswana and Kgalagadi Breweries, the leadership of the Botswana Musicians Union appears to have taken the suggestions of all...

EDITOR 17 October 2007

Revise the Road Traffic Act

The question is what's the next move? What proactive measures are in place to prevent another tragedy, which could be worse than the last one? Or if these measures are already in place in the relevant legislation, what is being done to make sure they...

17 October 2007

Bye, bye democracy! Welcome dictatorship

To me it is further proof that the great man is indeed a closed book. In the absence of input from those close to him we can only speculate based on the bits and pieces from what we manage to gather and on what we know of persons of his molds -...

KESITEGILE GOBOTSWANG* 17 October 2007

Cartoon 17.10.07

17 October 2007

Dynamic book launch for Patterns in the Sky

Maun-based Bontekanye Botumile redefined what a book launch in Botswana is when she launched her new children's book, Patterns in the Sky: A Story of Botswana Legends and Basket Patterns, at Westwood Primary School on October 12-13. Guests were...

LAURI KUBUITSILE
Correspondent 17 October 2007

BOMU makes 29 'steps' to revamp music awards

In all, this year's awards to be held in December will have a total of 29 categories - and registration for each one of them has started. The deadline is October 30. The newly introduced categories are Music Producer of the Year, Record Label of...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Vee refutes Zim papers' allegations

The show was hosted by the Zimbabwean Tourism Board to help the ailing tourism industry in the country. According to one of the Zimbabwean papers, towards the end of his performance, the pint-sized artist invited two female fans, one of them the...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

BHC encourages tenants in F/town to purchase houses

In the circular, the BHC says investing in property has rewarding benefits. "We note that with (the growth) in the mining sector around our city, property prices (both rentals and sales) are bound to increase significantly over the coming...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 17 October 2007

Botswana wary of SA's World Cup intentions

At Tourism Pitso 2007 that ended yesterday at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), the tourism industry learnt that South Africa appeared to be courting other countries while overlooking Botswana. Botswana was not mentioned alongside...

KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Tati Nickel acquires hi-tech Finnish equipment

The hi-tech consignment from Finland was headed for Tati Nickel Mine near Francistown where it is expected to take production to new levels. A spokesman of Tati Nickel Mine says the processing equipment includes a Larox filter used to dry nickel...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Boasa coach accuse netball officials

The coach was speaking after his charges sneaked through to the ranking stage of the Debswana Championships - northern region - over the weekend. Boasa started Group B games as firm favourites but were let down by a porous defence. The Francistown...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 17 October 2007

Stage set for Bridgestone qualifiers

Four teams will qualify but BSA spokesperson Pako Maforaga, says every team will be given a chance because BSA wants to encourage competitiveness and raise softball standards in the country. The successful teams will join defending champions...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 October 2007

Boitumelo to cycle for Lifeline

The funds will be used to start a toll-free service that will enable people to easily get assistance from Lifeline Botswana. Lifeline Botswana is an organisation that provides counselling to ensure emotional wellness of people. Boitumelo said there...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

Jerome, Dirang given ultimatum

The Young Zebras need maximum points in the games and hope that Cameroon and Morocco falter in their games. Currently, the Dream Team is lying third with four points. Cameroon is top of Group C with eight points, a point ahead of Morocco. In an...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 17 October 2007

The African 'front' in perspective

In most cases, such as Mozambique, the front composed of professional groupings, a variety of political detachments of the African intelligentsia and the working and peasant classes. They amalgamated into a liberation movement to fight a guerrilla...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 18 October 2007

Ridge leaves for ICT talks

The delegation includes ICT representatives from the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology (Department of Information Technology). Ridge and his entourage were hosted by Cisco's senior executives,...

STAFF WRITER 18 October 2007

UB considers faculty -based graduation

The director of public affairs, Samuel Moribame said this after the weekend graduation ceremony held at the UB stadium. "This has been discussed in our graduation structures, though not yet conclusively. Many universities have adopted it. We can...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

BAM-BCP cooperation goes to Maun

The purpose of the meeting was to formalise the appointment of the pact cooperation agreement between the parties and to decide on the date and venue of the formal launch of the cooperation agreement. The joint executive committee meeting decided...

18 October 2007

Defence plans application in Mhlauli case

Although he was not specific about the nature of the application, it is largely expected that he will move that the case should be thrown out. Before the prosecution closed its submissions yesterday, the two parties had formally made some admissions...

GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

BMWU calls for sacking of top mine officials

The union is annoyed that it was never consulted by the two officials when a decision to install a new surveillance system at the mines was made. The union made its stand known in a petition forwarded to Blackie Marole, the managing director of...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

More revelations in Mhlauli case

When the case adjourned yesterday after the fourth witness gave evidence, prosecutor, Wesson Manchwe informed the court that the state would rest its case. The first witness to take the stand was former chief lands officer, Milidzani Majingo, who is...

GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

Voices in action against poverty

It is quite evident that the average citizens in countries such as Botswana and other developing countries live far below the poverty datum line. This appalling situation persists despite the fact that governments have made a pledge to eradicate...

EDITOR 18 October 2007

Opposition parties are running scared!

When we were busy putting our house in order in readiness for the coming elections the opposition were in slumber, pending most of their time plotting against each other. Now that the BDP is coming at them it is causing hues and cries. Reading Mike...

18 October 2007

A eulogy to a fallen hero

Major Gaolatlhe "Despas" Tiro: A Fallen Socialite Who Loved Life To The Fullest Death has been part of human kind from time immemorial, but it is an occurrence we will never get used to, primarily because of the Colossal void left after its strike....

18 October 2007

Cartoon 18.10.07

18 October 2007

Vee wows Zim fans, angers them

Vee, along with South Africa's Mafikizolo and Ringo Madlingozi, France-based DR Congolese kwasa-kwasa troupe, Extra Musica and a host of Zimbabwean musical groups, performed at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) last Saturday night...

FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 18 October 2007

Pride goes before a fall

They think aggressiveness will help them succeed in life. But what culture does not emphasise that humility is a virtue? This has been a lesson to the evicted housemates in the Big Brother Africa (BBA) house, who thought that being aggressive was...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

Oil holds record levels above US$86

In Asian trading, US light, sweet crude rose to $86.76 a barrel - having set a record of $86.13 on Monday - while Brent crude surged further to $83.09. Analysts said the rises followed reports that Turkish forces had shelled an Iraqi border village...

18 October 2007

Acquisitions still strategy at Stanbic - MD

Stanbic Deputy Managing Director Leina Gabaraane said at a Francistown Business and Executive Banking breakfast meeting at the Tati River Lodge on Tuesday. After Stanbic Bank acquired a stake in Investec Bank in 2003, Gabaraane says the...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 18 October 2007

Business women encouraged to persevere

Addressing members of the press in Gaborone on Tuesday, Masire-Mwamba said in order to attract financial backers, women need to show confidence in their interaction with the outside world. She said becoming WIBA president gives her both a challenge...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 October 2007

Expert forecasts drop in GDP growth

Addressing a Business and Executive Banking briefing session at Francistown's Tati River Lodge on Tuesday, the recently appointed Deputy Managing Director of Stanbic Bank, Leina Gabaraane, said despite projects like the US$4 billion Mmamabula Power...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 18 October 2007

Bridge team leaves for Rustenburg tournament tomorrow

BBF spokesperson Meshack Kgosidialwa said yesterday that the players have had good preparations for the tournament and he has high hopes that they will do well. The players have been training in their respective schools. Kgosidialwa said that they...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

Chiefs dash Masomere's hopes

From Harare, Masomere told Mmegi Sport that he contacted Chiefs but nothing has come through. "I am remaining positive but if it does not materialise, that means I would look at other clubs," he said. Yesterday, Chiefs' chairman Ernest Molome said...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

GNT, Satmos are early favourites

Satmos were relegated from the Premier League last season while GNT have been the bridesmaids of Division One football having come so close on a number of occasions. The two sides played a thrilling 3-3 draw at the weekend, with the...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 18 October 2007

Rollers, Notwane renew rivalry

In the past season, Rollers failed to beat Notwane losing 4-2 and settling for a 2-2 draw in the second round. Since the 2-2 draw, many things have changed. The two clubs are under new coaches with Under-23 tactician David Bright at Rollers in place...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 18 October 2007

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