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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
Cartoon 23.10.07
23 October 2007
BACK STAGE
This is director Pastor Vega's great film about a spiritualist and clairvoyant, rooted in Catholicism and Afro-Cuban traditions. Pastor Vega died of cancer in June 2005. He is noted for a number of other Cuban films, including Portrait Of Teresa...
SASA MAJUMA 23 October 2007
Jazz sensation furious after Gontse snub
Only Culture Spears left with Gontse on Saturday for shows in Paris and Brussels. Gabasiane said Gontse told them that the trip hasfailed allegedly because of an article that appeared in last week's Daily News. The government publication...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 October 2007
Vee, the stocky star youngsters idolise
Just pass through a group of school kids and mention the name Vee and they would change their direction of travel and curiously look at you and most of them would ask you "where". Just a week after Zimbabwean news paper reports claimed that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 October 2007
Zen Promotions' birthday bash huge success
The event's line-up included South African artistes Kelly Khumalo, L'vovo Derrango who were supported by locals Odirile 'Vee' Sento, Thato 'Scar' Matlhabaphiri, Helen and T.H.A.B.O. Vee and his dancers, who are fast becoming celebrities in their...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Batswana buy first Choppies franchise
A company official says the franchises were awarded to Batswana entrepreneurs in Shakawe, Mochudi, Bobonong, Mahalapye and Gantsi. The group's director of public relations, Ben Stegling, says Choppies initiated the franchises because they do...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 October 2007
Banks pull down the DCI
The DCI weakened by 1,15 percent as all the three listed banks registered losses, with FNBB leading the pack with a 6.45 percent loss while Stanchart softened by 3.85 percent and Barclays lost 0.54 percent. In the week under review, the FCI traded...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
CEDA faces Bankruptcy
Magang says it is regrettable that government has no clear-cut policy on the development of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) which are reeling from heavy losses resulting from low sales, as they cannot compete with established brands, making...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Zambia to stick with Phiri
Phiri was named caretaker coach of the Chipolopolo after Kalusha Bwalya resigned last year. The caretaker coach, whose contract was due to expire in December, has now been offered a three month extension. Sports minister Gabriel Namulambe...
23 October 2007
BFA loopholes worry top officials
Bannister was speaking at a meeting with chairmen of Premier League clubs on Friday morning. He warned that as long as the constitution has not been revised, the BFA would always find itself at loggerheads with clubs. Bannister said many irregular...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 October 2007
Rollers raise money for the needy
The game was used to raise funds for 55 orphans studying at Kopong Community Junior Secondary School (CJSS). It was organised by Adam Maseko, a Social Studies teacher at the school. The game raised P6,044. Rollers who had a free weekend from the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Gunners hold Fighters
Though Gunners missed midfielder Kemmy Pilato through suspension, his replacement Munetsi Mbano played well for the entire game. For Fighters, Patrick Mpofu was the most outstanding performer. The first chance of the game fell to Gunners in the 16th...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 October 2007
Drama as police raid G-West vendors
Matters nearly got out of hand when members of the public protested that the police were harassing 'innocent' Batswana women who are trying to earn a living for themselves. The police were told to focus their attention on Zimbabwean commercial sex...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 October 2007
Debswana 461 case delayed
An affidavit that was submitted by Debswana lawyers, Collins Newman & Co in October last year to the court and the firm of Boko, Motlhala, Rabashwa, Ketshabile Attorneys was reportedly left out in the case file passed to Lerumo Mogobe legal...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Disgruntled BCP members threaten court action
Mmegi can confirm that a section of BCP Francistown West activists, amongst them, Albert Mudanga and Rueben Ketlhoilwe have written to BCP secretary general, Taolo Lucas through Manyothwane and Partners law firm in Francistown, querying the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 October 2007
Stakeholders discuss foster care
The gathering heard that a total of 53,000 orphans are currently registered in Botswana and many other children are in situations of abuse, risk and abandonment. The councillor for Selemela ward in Gaborone, Binki Kerileng told the workshop that...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Residents complain of police beatings
But some residents claim that the soldiers and police are assaulting people indiscriminately. There are allegations that the police and soldiers are beating people for minor offences like drinking alcohol in the streets. Some people have reportedly...
STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 24 October 2007
Late diagnosis hampers cancer treatment
He stated that even though they are taking breast cancer at the hospital seriously, they are hampered by the lateness. "Patients are diagnosed when the cancer is very advanced and consequently poor treatment results," he told a breast cancer...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Non-formal education recruits teachers
Gadibolae was speaking to Mmegi after the orientation of 12 newly recruited teachers to pioneer a new curriculum introduced by the department. He said that the employment of qualified teachers by the department is expected to smoothen the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Corruption at African parly - Kokorwe
members at the institution with some getting promotions before completion of their probation. She said that the unfair treatment has demoralised some staff members and that could send the wrong message to the mother body, the African Union, from...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Empowerment
We learn that the situation is so bad that CEDA can barely make it to the next financial year, end March 2008. Fortunately for the CEDA annual report, it identifies some of the problems that have brought about this sorry state of affairs. Among...
EDITOR 24 October 2007
We need laws that protect rights of workers
The bulk of these cases concern mostly people working in factories, where the knowledge of labour laws and rights of employees is lacking. Most of these factories are owned by foreigners. People have always complained that it seems our labour laws...
24 October 2007
Ian Khama - Born a leader
What is beautiful about Botswana, which even amazes Africa's doomsayer's abroad, is that President Festus Gontebanye Mogae is whole-heartedly handing the baton to his second in command - Vice President Ian Khama Seretse Khama. Unlike his peers...
24 October 2007
Cartoon 24.10.07
24 October 2007
Popular Splash back in town
However, contrary to "tradition" they are here for only a few shows because group leader Dan Tshanda is still mourning his father who died two weeks back. The three-show tour kicks off in Selebi-Phikwe on Friday night. Tshanda said he...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 October 2007
Marumoagae looks back with a sense of satisfaction
It has been a hectic but satisfying period for the Gaborone-based beauty queen. Being Miss Botswana kept her on her toes. "You have to realise that you are a person of the people and you can be invited to a function at any time. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 October 2007
Malawi's housemate in dramatic exit
While comments have been running about Richard being married and having a relationship with Tatiana in the house, it is just that maybe Richard was too honest with viewers, but the Malawian guitarist decided not to reveal much about his outside...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Botswana ready to become new diamond centre
Speaking on his return from the Antwerp Diamond Conference that took place in Belgium last week, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kago Moshashane says the country has the potential and capacity...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Mohohlo is Banking Regulator of the Year
The awards are designed to recognise rapid modernisation, consolidation, integration and expansion in the African banking sector, which has inspired the introduction of the specialist publication, African Banker. The awards also coincided with the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Greatest race gains popularity
She said at the launch of the fourth series of the race on Monday that over 30 countries were represented in the last edition. Over 34 countries will be represented in the fourth series. "Each year more than 80,000 participated in the Standard...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
Bright dismisses FIFA ruling
The game ended with 13 minutes left because Botswana had only six players in the field. By the time the game was stopped, Guinea were leading 2-0. Some of the injured players could not be replaced as Botswana had already exceeded the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 October 2007
Stage set for Gaborone derby
At the end of 90 minutes thousands of supporters will either go home happy or disappointed. A number of families in the city will be divided, with others clad in red and white of Gaborone United (GU) and some wearing the blue and gold of Rollers. The...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 24 October 2007
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