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Draft policy on political activities
The draft policy was considered by the University Executive Management and Senior Management and it was decided to forward it to University constituent groups for discussions and comments as necessary. The draft policy was thus released to...
26 October 2007
Deteriorating University of Botswana standards
Currently the UB constituency is in the hands of the opposition parties, BNF councilor and BCP parliamentarian. It's amazing that during the time the UB polling station was in the hands of the ruling party, there was never a banning of political...
26 October 2007
Africa's integration imperative
So he would have been flabbergasted to see his prophecy realised, not by communism, but by the globalisation of Anglo-American economic liberalism. Opening up markets to the free flow of capital, not the dictatorship of the proletariat, has rendered...
SANOU MBAYE* 26 October 2007
Mogalakwe, Letshabo, Moupo all guilty
According to a release by the Party's Information and Publicity Secretary, Moeti Mohwasa, Mogalakwe was found guilty on two charges namely: a) unauthorized dissemination of party internal matters to the public media, contrary to Section 4.14 of the...
DR RAPHAEL DINGALO 26 October 2007
Botswana headed for point of no return?
Much of that reductionist speculation arises from the foregone conclusion that it will be Ian Khama who will inherit the presidency, following which he shall administer it in accordance with military practice; largely relying on brawn before...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 26 October 2007
Flown-in organic food rule change
The association, which certifies 70% of the UK's 1.9bn organic food sector, says firms must show trade brings real benefit to developing world farmers. It wants all air-freighted food to meet tough "ethical trade" standards. But Trade and...
26 October 2007
Women bosses get celebrity treat at Madikwe
The eight women were the manager of Urban Space, Noelene Farr, director of departmental management at the directorate of public service management, Nobantu Kalake, marketing and communications manager of the Botswana Power Corporation, Tlhomamiso...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
The 'forgotten village'
This is because after more than century of existence, Tobane still remains an obscure and little noticed village. There is hardly any economic activity in the village and most of the estimated 3,000 residents Commute to and from Selebi-Phikwe...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 26 October 2007
Mokaila launches new look Seabelo service
Mokaila was speaking at the launch of Seabelo Travel and Tours at the Phakalane Golf Estate in Gaborone on Wednesday. He said while foreign direct investment (FDI) was important to the growth of the economic base of any country, it has been...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
African AIDS statistics overblown- experts
"This year, tell the truth on World AIDS Day," wrote former Ambassador Richard Holbrooke on Oct. 9 in the Washington Post. "Admit that we are still losing." Holbrooke, president of the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and...
PETE WINN 26 October 2007
Poverty is no excuse - Dept of Forestry
Most people might not have known whether it was a village, a settlement, a cattle post, lands or maybe it did not even matter but they identified it by the miles of firewood displayed along the road for sale. That is Makomoto Lands where about three...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Life downhill after repossession of wood
The residents of Makomoto say that after the government repossessed firewood that they sold, survival has gone down the slope. Maitamo Sanga who runs a tuck shop at Makomoto says: "My main customers used to be the wood sellers and now they do...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Are district museums on the brink of collapse?
It appears nobody is ready to take responsibilty for the pathetic state of the museums in the midst of accusations and counter-accusations. As the mudslinging and finger-pointing between the government and the district museums go on, deterioration...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Letloreng to be granted settlement status
The settlement was declared illegal by the Sefhare Land Board in 2002. In 2004, the residents were told to relocate in three months or face legal action and possible forced relocation. Confirming the granting of legal status to the settlement, the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Armed robberies on the increase
Statistics indicate that a total of 47 armed robbery cases were recorded during the past week throughout the country, fifteen of which were home invasions. Eleven suspects have been arrested for eight of the cases. The Southern Central Division...
26 October 2007
Kanjabanga vows to retake Gaborone North seat
So far he is the only BNF activist who has shown interest in the seat. Gaborone North used to be a BNF stronghold until the 2004 general election, when the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) snatched the seat through Keletso Rakhudu who defeated lawyer...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 October 2007
African MPs criticise European Parliament over 'HIV nurses'
PAP on Wednesday resolved to demand a written explanation and an apology from the European Parliament, failing which relations between the two will be suspended. This follows a motion tabled by Libyan MP, Dr Mohammed Alourafy, requesting PAP...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
PAP MPs relieved after finance report
Although there are still doubts about alleged fraudulent activities during the 2004/5/6 financial years, the committee has assured the MPs that the organisation is not facing any financial crisis, as reported in the media. Media reports brewed...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Of Moupo, Masitara and the people
"Politics would be a helluva business if it weren't for the goddamned people" - Richard Nixon, former United States President. Politicians, despite what they say, do not regard canvassing of votes as one of their best pastimes. Most politicians...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
New law spells out judge's pensions
A judge who resigns after serving for more than 10 years but less than 15 will be entitled to a reduced pension proportionate to the period served in relation to 15 years. Judges who resign after serving continuously for fifteen years, but have not...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Ex-city boss denies knowledge of Khama letter
The letter dated December 22, 2003 was addressed to the then city clerk, Margaret Mabua. It expressed discontent about the city council's incompetence in dealing with cleanliness."The year 2003 has come and gone but the appalling state of...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Gaborone succeeds at PAP as Sebetela is booed
PAP members voted in support of a motion the South East MP tabled to request African governments through the African Union not to accede to the US desire to host Africom in the continent. Gaborone said that Africa needs to be weaned from dependency...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
CKGR mining raises eyebrows
Explaining the initial suspension of that license some years ago, the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kago Moshashane said "in terms of the Mining Act a license can be suspended depending on the...
KETO SEGWAI
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Museums should not be allowed to die
Museums throughout the world carry artefacts and a host of utensils that have been used by the community over time. In other words, if one wanted to understand the economic activities of a particular community, the museum would be the first...
EDITOR 26 October 2007
NITTY GRITTY
Below is a draft copy of the questionnaire; with the original notes and comments: *Personal details1. What is your name?2. Where were you born?3. Do you have nicknames? (these maybe quite revealing in terms of character. For example names like "Mr....
BAROLONG SEBONI 26 October 2007
We shall never forget
These great buddies of the poor unsuspecting icon of old are definite of glittering palaces of luxury. If they have promised him a mansion still never shall we forget that a man who has fought for, built and led a country deserves no mansion of...
26 October 2007
Equality or just confusion
Women Empowerment Activists seem not to understand the difference between gender, sex femininity and masculinity. These concepts need to be carefully analyzed in order to narrow down the issue of gender equality to the level of understanding of...
26 October 2007
Prostitution is evil
They claim that they are fighting for the rights of women to have prostitution legalized. These people argue that prostitution will empower women and create self-made job opportunities. They further argue that prostitutes in Botswana are marginalized...
26 October 2007
The stressful life of laboratory animals
In fact, animal studies have played a vital role in almost every major medical advance. Although researchers are committed to finding new ways to reduce and replace animal testing, current technology cannot yet replace many types of animal...
ANN BALDWIN* 26 October 2007
Cartoon 26.10.07
26 October 2007
BOOK REVIEW
The Vitamin Murders is a riveting historical mystery told in two parts: first, the decline and fall of healthy eating; second, the murder of Jack Drummond and his family. By tracing the life of Drummond, Fergusson brings out the devastating downhill...
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Sheridan Griswold 26 October 2007
BACKSTAGE
It is another take on the consequences of urban violence, but with sufficient differences that there are many redeeming features to a long tale of revenge. Neil Jordon is a famous Irish filmmaker who brings new insights to New York City and his...
SASA MAJUMA 26 October 2007
Never too early to predict Oscars
With several of the latter appearing in more than one title, though, awards bodies are facing a number of potential headaches. For example, should they recognise Australian actress Cate Blanchett for her royal role in The Golden Age, which sees her...
26 October 2007
Mochudi: the village of the velvet monkey people
According to historians Dr Jeff Ramsay, Barry Morton and T Mgadla in their book, Building A Nation in April 1870, the Kgosi of the ba-ga-Kgafela (who were then living in the former Transvaal) refused to provide Kruger with additional labourers. This...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
CONSUMER WATCH DOG
No. That is always our answer. Yes, there will always be a need for new laws. As the world develops new things come along that previous law makers could not have imagined. Over the last decade banks have been forced to adjust to the...
26 October 2007
Botswana must step up war on poverty
Speaking at the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP), acting United Nations Resident Coordinator Dr Jean Kalilani said yesterday that nearly a third of Batswana live below the national poverty threshold and deserve no excuses from...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 26 October 2007
The Bill Doctor aims to cure the 'queue disease'
Taking advantage of the booming mining industry, Preszet Holdings, trading as The Bill Doctor, was established in November 2005 and its core business "is to carry out services in bills and messenger services". Managing director Presto Sebele says...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 26 October 2007
Emerging economies eye IMF power
Largely controlled by the US and Europe, it has given advice and funding to developing countries who got into economic difficulties. But now the shoe is on the other foot, with a worldwide credit crunch that is roiling financial markets in the US...
26 October 2007
Free website to promote African businesses
Supported by UNECA, the aim of the website is to publish a positive image of Africa as a place with infinite business opportunities. Here global businesses can successfully invest, trade and forge strong business links with indigenous companies....
26 October 2007
Botswana could never disrupt diamond trade - Mogae
Mogae said that for the first time, diamond cutting and diamond polishing were now taking place in Botswana. He said that a total of 16 cutting-and-polishing houses had been licensed and six of them were already operational. The remaining ten would...
26 October 2007
Make use of Nthatosa ko morakeng - NDB
Speaking at a meeting in Bobonong, Monageng Rebaagetse said the main aim of the bank product "is to help farmers diversify their operations". He said the programme targets individuals, who could be either starters or well established farmers seeking...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
FCZ Timbers Botswana re-brands
The move also saw FCZ and its subsidiaries assume a new logo and change names. The parent company has become Allied Timber Holdings of Zimbabwe while FCZ Timbers Botswana is now called Altim City Botswana. FCZ Timbers Botswana opened in Gaborone in...
FRASER MPOFU 26 October 2007
Botswana competition law coming
The expansion, which is expected to be completed by the middle of next year, will include a new warehouse. In an interview with Mining Weekly, John Gomersall, the CEO of PPC Botswana's parent company PPC, said the expansion included palletising...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 October 2007
Construction boom spurs expansion at PPC Botswana
Matsheng regards the proposed law as the key to a number of things, including diversification. The proposed law would also create an authority to be known as the Competition Commission of Botswana (CCB). The commission will establish a...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 26 October 2007
Tuli Block: The place of wonder
LABANG RADITLADI takes the reader on a journey of discovery through the territory which was perceived as a buffer against Boer aggression from South Africa. Tuli B1ock: The Mecca of tourism in the northeast of Botswana is where lodges and other...
26 October 2007
Of gourds and the Babirwa tribe
Called Blouberg, these mountains are of a special significance to the Babirwa, some of whom are scattered around this part of Botswana, either as farmers or just wayfarers who have settled among the indigenous populations. Legeng has it that the...
LEBANG RADITLADI
Correspondent 26 October 2007
Tachila Nature Reserve launched
Speaking at the launch of the Nature Reserve Trust yesterday, Sam Glazer said he shared the dream of seeing the project become reality, as it would benefit the community in and around Francistown. The reserve's 8, 000-hectare land has been donated...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 26 October 2007
FIRST CUT
Yet there are no signs that the Premier League Committee (PLC) and Botswana television (Btv) would reach a deal soon for the live coverage of matches. As a result, those who cannot make it to the stadiums have been inconvenienced. This is quite...
DENNIS KEAGILE 26 October 2007
Callies seek revival
For starters, the club has roped in former Mosquito coach, Chakalisa 'Chaks' Mahube to guide it back to the glory days. Though it never campaigned in the national league, the club was a household name in the country in the late 1980s and early...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 26 October 2007
Schools rapped for disrupting tennis programme
Sibanda, who is credited with moulding some of the finest talent in Botswana tennis, is not amused at the way some schools in Phikwe behave when it comes to releasing players for duty. He did not mince his words when he said some schools were...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 26 October 2007
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