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Botswana, Zambia Worry Over Transnational Crime
The commission met in Lusaka last week. The two countries agreed to work relentlessly at strengthening bilateral, regional and multilateral mechanisms designed to overcome the trans-national security threats. The commission expressed deep concern at...
Alfred Mulenga
Correspondent 22 October 2007
Health Report Highlights Basarwa's Predicament
'Progress can kill' presents statistics showing that forced relocation and loss of lands lead to a raft of health problems including suicide, addiction, and a dramatically low life expectancy. The Gana and Gwi Bushmen of Botswana are highlighted in...
22 October 2007
Farmers Welcome Rain But Fear Unpredictability
Some seem optimistic about the rains but others say they are ready for disappointments when the rains stop pre-maturely or cause floods. One farmer says that in 2005, they welcomed the rains but the downpour was so heavy it destroyed crops. But...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
MPs Invite Mugabe To EU-Africa Summit
The invitation was extended by MPs from Europe and Africa. Head of the delegation of European Union (EU) MPs who visited the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) in South Africa, Michael Gahler and PAP legislator, Marwick Khumalo, confirmed in a joint press...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Mhlauli Has Case To Answer
He is accused of abusing public office to award the Riverwalk land to Eddie Norman and submitting a false affidavit. After the prosecution had called all its witnesses, the defence had hoped that Mhlauli would get a reprieve when they made an...
Gideon Nkala
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Jwaneng Mine: Our Cash Cow
One of those industries is the Jwaneng mine, the world's largest gemstone producer. Jwaneng Mine is simply known as the richest diamond mine in the world by value. When it celebrated silver jubilee, or 25th anniversary last week, the Jwaneng Mine...
EDITOR 22 October 2007
I Support The Marriage Bill
Sadly, the wicked humanity became a bandit of its own treasury and robbed this tool out of the institution. It has ever since caused a terrible mess and controversy to the unlicensed mankind. There erupted deadly ailments related to our sacred tool....
22 October 2007
Rowe Must Go
Honestly, this man has done more harm than good to the Zebras, ever since he took over the reigns from Veselin Jelusic. If what I have observed ever since he took over is anything to go by, then anyone can assume the Zebras coaching position. The...
22 October 2007
BNF Sangomas Will Not Stop BCP Growth
It has also been reported that at the same rally, one Dimpho Moruti, a BNF member, assumed the role of a Sangoma, hysterically predicting the death of the BCP after the 2009 general elections. This should not go unchallenged lest unsuspecting readers...
22 October 2007
HEALTH CORNER
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as such, has been a part of organised psychiatry for the past 20 years. It has however been well-known for over 100 years and had a variety of different names. We all know that certain events during childhood...
DEBASHISH GANGOPADHYAY 22 October 2007
Etcetera II
Unsurprisingly so. Batswana may have little idea about either the niceties of the game or the rules but they are quick in recognising that a World Cup Championship match in Paris between South Africa and England is a re-play, of a sort, of the last...
SANDY GRANT 22 October 2007
BDP Launches 'Kgomo Ya Motswana'
The chairperson of the BDP's Political, Elections and Education Committee (PEEC) Margaret Nasha introduced the document. She was accompanied by Augustine Kambimba from Selibe-Phikwe West, Councillor Power Moopi from Bobirwa and Councillor Ezekiel...
Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 22 October 2007
Issues In Education
It has since spread to nearly 6,000 schools in 37 countries around the world. Over 15,000 schools are part of the programme to achieve a "Green Flag" and be recognised as an eco-school. The headquarters of the international eco-schools movement is in...
D. MOLEFE
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S. WEEKS 22 October 2007
The Winners Code
You can decide now to begin leading an exceptional and phenomenal life, and that decision will make you a totally different entity. That is what Midas did, and we will continue to explore the anatomy of the Midas effect. Midas is a very fascinating...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 22 October 2007
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Food For The Soul
October is also an important month because World Food Day is celebrated on the 16th each year. What did you all eat on that day? Or can you even remember? Did you eat well, or did you have anything to eat at all? The world today is a very funny place...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 22 October 2007
Talking Musika
The observation is made in that comment that access and use of landline services at the corporation are well beyond the means of the average citizen. The landline is the first port of call for the poor, low and middle-income earners who, according to...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 22 October 2007
Vigilantes 'Vent' Anger After Dube Murder
The vigilante-style attack on Friday by about 20 residents from Bez Valley, Johannesburg, was the most threatening sign of a groundswell of popular anger in the wake of the reggae star's murder. Fed-up South Africans, outraged at Dube's death, were...
22 October 2007
Brazilian Star Sets Mmantlwaneng On Fire
The Brazilian Embassy-sponsored event, was simply breathtaking although non-Portuguese speaking people were naturally struggling to grasp what the artiste was saying. Speaking to Showtime through an interpreter, Mombassa said that he was confident...
Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Out To Lunch
Well, not that I don't agree with what is published - because I do in most cases - but from my perspective, leadership is really not a new concept and the challenges 'modern leaders' face are as old as humanity. In the first place, organised...
SHAMEELA WINSTON 22 October 2007
African Ministers Endorse Submarine Cable Project
This was announced at a press conference after the meeting. The 50,000-km cable with a capacity of 3.84 terrabits/sec is designed to provide telecommunications connectivity to Africa and connect the continent to the Americas, India and Europe. It is...
22 October 2007
Phikwe Mayor Accused Of Abuse Of Office
BCP members have called for the ousting of Bagayi from the Mayoral position as they say he is a liability that worsens the council's expenses. BCP leaders said the mayor must be got rid of because he was not democratically elected because there was...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Aussie Energy Outfit Seeks BSE Listing
Aviva, which has been granted Local Asset Status on the BSE through its Mmamantswe coal project, is also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Local Asset Status ensures that investment in Aviva shares counts toward the local investment...
22 October 2007
Jwaneng Celebrates Silver Jubilee
The mine, the world's largest producer of diamonds by value whose gems sparkle on the fingers of new couples in the US and Japan - and now increasingly in India and China - is a member of a family of four mines owned by Debswana, a 50/50 partnership...
Business Reporter 22 October 2007
Mining Boom Puts Staff Retention Strain On Debswana
Jwaneng Mine executives said on Friday that staff retention and attraction is becoming a big challenge for the world's largest producer of gem diamonds. Speaking during the commemoration of 25 years of the mine's existence, General Manager Balisi...
Business Reporter 22 October 2007
Stanbic Brings Pele To Botswana
Addressing a media conference in Gaborone on Friday morning, Stanbic managing director, Dennis Kennedy said they are looking forward to hosting one of Africa's famous footballers. "While in Botswana, Abedi Pele will interact with the media, Stanbic...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Arma Brigade Retain Military Rugby Title
The Gaborone-based soldiers thrashed Eleven Artillery Brigade 43-6 in a one-sided final for their third consecutive title. The tournament is meant to promote cooperation and good spirit among military units. Arma Brigade's comprehensive...
Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 22 October 2007
Bifm Donates Golf Equipment
The equipment was handed over to Botswana Golf Union (BGU) at the Bifm offices in Gaborone on Friday. The equipment included bats and nets. Bifm chief executive officer, Victor Senye said the donation is a continuation of his company's corporate...
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Rollers' Defence Worry Bright
He said that when Rollers made recruitments during the last transfer window, they concentrated more on the midfield and the striking force than the defence. He told Monitor Sport on Friday that it is important to build a team starting from the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Santos Register Another Victory
As has been the case in recent matches, the visitors' defence was pathetic. TAFIC got off to a flying start when captain Tamocha Bedi shot them into the lead in the 13th minute after capitalsing on Khumo Motlhabane's blunder. The Zebras' defender...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Seepapitso Raps Driving Schools, Corrupt Traffic Police
The controversial former ambassador also fired a salvo at some corrupt traffic police officers for contributing to the increase in the road carnage. Speaking at a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF) road safety campaign launch in Kanye on...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 22 October 2007
Morwaeng To Succeed DK?
Already accusing fingers are pointing at cabinet minister and ex-BDP secretary general Daniel 'DK' Kwelagobe of scheming to hand over the seat to Morwaeng when he retires. It is said Kwelagobe who is the area MP and the constituency committee are...
Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 22 October 2007
Jail-Term For Ex-Sales Rep
Acting chief magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang said she took into consideration that the sickly Moses Ngubevana has an elderly mother and a two-year-old toddler who needs his care. There was every indication in the sentencing that Makati-Lesang took...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 22 October 2007
Foot Patrols Strengthen Crime Prevention
Tatitown Police Station Commander, Superintendent Seabe Maboka says it is through patrols that their aim of increasing and improving their visibility will be achieved. He stated that in his beat, they have intensified foot patrols and as such, his...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 22 October 2007
Man Sentenced To Death For Murder
The judge said he found no extenuating circumstances in the case of 31-year-old Shakuhungira Loeto Baitsholedi who was mature at the time of the offence. The convict was charged with the murder of Keamogetse Thapiso with one Gaolelekwe Kawire who was...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 22 October 2007
Shashe Students Donate To Destitute
About 11 members of the club accompanied by their teachers, Letlhogonolo Lepekola and Witness Same took time to clean the yard and house of the elderly beneficiary Mochichi Setlhare. The old man is partially blind and deaf. He stays alone in an...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 22 October 2007
High commission out to market Botswana
Speaking in an interview here, Masego Ramakgathi said although the mission was relatively new as it was only set up in October last year, they were doing everything possible to market the country in Asia and beyond. "There are efforts to sell...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Who is Goolam?
Goolam is known as a tycoon who has invested heavily in property development. The court was told that he is the owner of Game City. Other than Game City, he is the head of Global Holdings, one of Botswana's most successful companies. Under Goolam's...
STAFF WRITER 23 October 2007
The players in the Mhlauli case
Typical of these types of public interest cases, the tussle between the lawyers would be more than a side-show. Even in the early rounds it was evident that the lawyers would bring much more than just black letter law application to the case. The...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Jubilation as BAM-BCP pact is launched in Maun
BAM-BCP followers ululated and whistled as their charismatic leaders took turns to attack the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and other opposition parties, especially the Botswana National Front (BNF) for withdrawing from the cooperation...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 23 October 2007
BNF members protest Mogalakwe's expulsion
A letter released by the ward chairman, Maliwa Letlhabamang and signed by the concerned party members expresses disgust at the manner in which the party leadership broke the issue to the media arguing that they (members) in Mosolotshane ward were...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Electrician causes stir at DEBS depot
Bamba, an electrician who works for DEBS, is said to have locked his colleagues in the office and allegedly went to buy petrol so he could 'incinerate' them. The police were called in and after whisking off to their charge office, they realised...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 23 October 2007
One Baroda suspect to plead guilty
Although Boko did not say who the name of the suspect, it is understood that Michael Mzwinila (not former MP) intends to enter a plea of guilt. Boko said that the defence was in talks with the prosecution to assess the issues regarding the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
New drug to fight HIV resistance
The new drugs are used in combination with other antiretroviral agents. They help people whose HIV infection is no longer adequately controlled by the current therapy and whose virus is resistant to multiple agents. Private medical Dr Diana...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Chissano wins African award
Chissano, who is credited with bringing peace to Mozambique, had been seen as a frontrunner for the prize. The prize, announced by former UN head Kofi Annan, is worth $5m (P30 million) over 10 years, and then $200,000 (P1.2m) a year. Mobile phone...
23 October 2007
Registration closes but you can still register
We cannot over-emphasise the importance of an election in the life of a democracy. This is the time when the public is called upon to make decisions to elect a government of their choice. Our hope is that you all went out to exercise this all...
EDITOR 23 October 2007
The foreigner song
The Mozambiquean Minister of Home Affairs explained that, this agreement will help reduce the number of people entering both countries illegally, and it will open us to greater economic growth and development, but I believe there is a greater motive...
23 October 2007
UB SRC president rejects political policy
Before even looking at the substantives of this document, we are constrained to condemn the way the policy is seemingly being 'imposed' on the University of Botswana community, particularly University of Botswana students. It is an elementary...
23 October 2007
AS I SEE IT
The speculation is not altogether farfetched. The technical unpreparedness by the opposition may tantalise the ruling party with an opportunity to go for the gap. Two years in-between the registration period and the prospective elections, the BDP...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 23 October 2007
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