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Moribund Teachers' Body 'Reforms'
This week, the organisation placed an advert in the press informing members about its offices in Gaborone. This is seen as the first step towards rebuilding the organisation many primary school teachers had come to regard as being 'owned' by certain...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
Women Politicians Push Gender Issues
"I can see a lot of changes in the thinking of the party leadership. Gender oppression is one issue that is receiving a lot of attention from BNF leadership," said Lekoba, adding that a lot of BNF leaders are now "thinking outside the...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
Moumakwa Steps Down
"Apparently, Moumaka spoke to the president about three months ago. I think this was proper as he acknowledged the leader of the party who is also the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly." But Mohwasa could not be drawn into disclosing...
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
Somebody Must Stop This Madness
At a Gaborone West nightclub, vendors were chased around and locked up in cells by the G-West police. At the main mall, vendors had their equipment confiscated by the police. In this edition, we report of an incident in which another vendor, a...
EDITOR 05 November 2007
The Winners Code
Often, they also come in the form of interdicts directing people on what not to do. The interdicts or commandments of success are a set of principles that the truly successful, and those that aspire to be successful observe and live by. Today we...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 05 November 2007
Issues In Education
"My Future Today: A Guide for Youth" is also billed as "Life after School". DITSHWANELO staff, spearheaded by the director, Alice Mogwe and the Children's Rights Programme Coordinator, have prepared this exceptional booklet. The British High...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI and
S. WEEKS 05 November 2007
Etcetera II
Surely this early rain came at the right time because so many thousands of cattle were in poor shape and would never have made it until the arrival of a late first rain. Already we have had the bauhineas in flower but this year's special glory seems...
SANDY GRANT 05 November 2007
HEALTH CORNER
All these result in a greater workload for the heart, which can be dangerous. Stress can cause a heart attack, sudden cardiac death, heart failure, or arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) in persons who may not even know they have heart disease....
DEBASHISH GANGOPADHYAY 05 November 2007
Is Teaching French A Curse?
The French Embassy in Botswana paid for my ticket and for my tuition and even gave me allowance on my stay there. I cannot say that it was much but it was enough though tough to survive. What really troubles me is that our Ministry of Education seems...
05 November 2007
Billboard 05.11.07
05 November 2007
Cartoon 05.11.07
05 November 2007
Bye-law Officers 'Harass' Naledi Mechanics
On Friday, the council officials raided mechanics operating from their homes at Old Naledi. One of the mechanics, Freedman Kwata said he was fined P200. He was told that if he failed to pay he would be taken to court. The council officials...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 05 November 2007
Botswana Chorus Stages 'Chorale Goes Jazz' Concert
They plan to stage a concert at a venue yet to be decided, even as they seek confirmation with Westwood International School and Satchmos where they performed two weeks ago. Botswana Chorus teamed up with Jazz Impromptu to offer renditions of...
Rampholo Molefhe
Correspondent 05 November 2007
Talking Musica
The human physiology is capable of the extraordinary, but it cannot take limitless torment. So, there must be a time limit to rehearsal if it is to be productive. The leader of the rehearsal session should be prepared. That means, he or she...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 05 November 2007
Food For The Soul
Concluding on this very difficult and painful subject, I thought I should also talk about other substances in our environment that may contribute to cancer. This is precisely where food safety becomes a critical element in our health...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 05 November 2007
OUT TO LUNCH
I will be the first to say that some minimum wage earners do not ever display some of the qualities this article will associate with their salary category, so my apologies to them if the following is of any inconvenience to them or their...
SHAMEELA WINSTON 05 November 2007
BHC To Sell 2 500 Flats By Sectional Title
The Chief Executive Officer of the public housing agency Reginald Motswaiso said since the enactment of the Sectional Title Act in 1999, the BHC had been working hard to prepare for the smooth rollout of the scheme. Motswaiso was speaking at the...
Thalefang Charles
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
Lerala Diamond Mine To Start Early 2008
The company has projected that 330,000 carats of diamonds will be mined at Lerala per year. "Plant construction is now well advanced and initial mining for stockpiling of diamondiferous ore has commenced," said Greg King, chairman of DiamonEx in...
05 November 2007
Makakaba Buries BMC
Makakaba replaced ineffective Lapologang Motlogi and soon his presence was felt when he opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a beautiful header from a perfect cross by Obed Mokgosi. When the hosts were hoping to recover, Makakaba completed his...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
Hangman Returns After A Year
Senior Assistant Commissioner Anthony Mokento confirmed on Friday afternoon that "it is true Popo was hanged this morning". He was found guilty of murdering Boitshwarelo Balotlegi in Molepolole in 2004 for ritual purposes. Popo was in the ...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
AIDS Support Group To Launch Garden
The publicity project of the support group and initiatives of People Living with HIV/AIDS works in partnership with the First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) Foundation. According to Allan Tshekedi, coordinator of the group and Assistant Health...
Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 05 November 2007
Man In Court For Raping Cousin
Information before court is that between December 14 and 15, 2002, Ramatopane allegedly raped the complainant at the Francistown Golf Course before dragging her to an old abandoned vehicle near BDF Donga Camp where he continued to rape...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
Former Commander's Bodyguard Jailed 12 Months For Attempted Murder
Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi found Koboyatladi Thero guilty of attempting to kill three of his colleagues Otsile Matshameko, Moalafhi Kgabisa and Samuel Radikolane on January 15, 2005 at Area W Second Brigade BDF Camp by shooting at them. Thero (30), a...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 05 November 2007
Popo Hanged Secretly - Joina
Joina said neither him nor Popo's family members were informed that he was to be executed on Friday. Joina said he only heard rumours that his client had been executed. "Some people told me that it was announced over Radio Botswana lunch...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 05 November 2007
Bobirwa Council Under Fire For Corruption
Workers cheered when one them, Mooketsi Potedi presented copies of a circular which he said proved that the council is irregularly recruiting staff. The worker said nepotism has now turned the council into a family business. He said that it started...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 05 November 2007
BDF Bands Shine At Charity Concert
Though the event may not have been that exciting there was nothing much to complain about. The well-organised event attracted hundreds of revellers to the SSKB world class auditorium, where 13 bands dished out entertainment. The soldiers displayed...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 05 November 2007
Cellular phone snatcher caned and fined
The friendly game between Police and Botswana Savings Bank employees on October 29 at Baphuting football grounds in Phiring could not go on when a spectator grabbed a cellular phone from a three-year-old and sped off. This was said at the Broadhurst...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Cartoon 06.11.07
06 November 2007
BACKSTAGE
At least 15 of Zhang Yimou's movies are available with English subtitles. His most popular films outside of China are Hero (2004), Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) and House of Flying Daggers (2004). [See Mmegi, 28 September 2007, Arts/Culture...
SASA MAJUMA 06 November 2007
Splash take Lions Park by storm
The gig, which was billed to kick off at 1600 on Saturday, only started the following morning because of power failure. While technicians including Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) handymen worked hard to address the problem, more and more fans were...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 06 November 2007
Sedibeng sings classics at Maitisong
While the conductor and the founder of the choir Andy Batshogile admitted that they had some challenges preparing for the concert, the crowd, was nonetheless impressed. All in all, Sedibeng, clad in maroon and black, presented 30-pieces reaching...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
F/town chicken shortage hits catering industry
One of the most popular 'haunts' for lunchtime patrons is the Market Place in the Mall. Belinah Sekepe, a lunch caterer on the Market Place, says she has resorted to serving free-range 'Tswana chicken' to bypass the shortage of the popular...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Mining Counters shine on BSE
Although both the DCI and the FCI recorded minor losses in the week under review, some significant gains were registered in most mining counters which included a 5.04 percent gain in Discovery as well as a 1.68 percent increase in the share price of...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Three months grace for Barclays customers
The new service, which is available to both new and existing clients, will bring relief to customers during the festive season, a period usually congested with many financial commitments. The bank says in a statement the payment holiday is part of...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
PASSOBO commits to 'user friendly' facilities
He said it was necessary that the disabled have user-friendly facilities. Matlala was speaking in an interview with Monitor Sport after the Paralympics Association Of Botswana (PASSOBO) ordinary general meeting (OGM) at the weekend. Matlala said his...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 06 November 2007
Chiefs reclaim top spot
Ahead of the game, Magosi were under pressure to reclaim top spot from Uniao Flamengo Santos who surged ahead after beating BDF XI 2-0 on Thursday night. So far, the star-studded Chiefs have 18 points and have conceded only three goals from eight...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 06 November 2007
Bright impressed by lads' performance
Rollers beat Nico United 4-1 in their action-packed encounter at the National Stadium and moved to the 12th position on the Premier League table. Had Sekhana 'Nandos' Koko not wasted two glorious chances in the second half, Popa could have buried...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Accusations fly as BDP primaries draw near
Kgatleng East constituency, which is dominated by the so-called Kwelagobe/Kedikilwe faction, is likely to be retained by an opposition party, particularly the Botswana National Front (BNF) if the factional wars persist. The incumbent Member of...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 06 November 2007
FIFA sports medicine course underway
The course started yesterday and will run until Friday under the guidance of instructor Dr. James Sekajugo from Uganda. BFA chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tosh Kgotlele said during the official opening yesterday that they were advised that...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Fraternal concern motivates 'noble' witness
Noble Webber, who is serving time at Francistown Maximum Prison for a different matter, was in court as a witness for his brother Kenny Webber, who was answering charges of a stolen vehicle. Kenny is also serving time at Francistown Maximum. The...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Interview with Molomo
In the Mo Ibrahim Index of African governance Botswana scores third highest behind Mauritius and Seychelles, and ahead of SA. To what would you attribute this achievement? Batswana practiced participatory democracy long before the introduction of...
06 November 2007
Attitude key to sound leadership - Lekganyane
Speaking at a massive prayer service in Shoshong and hosted by Felix Barobi Kgamane, Bangwato regent Sediegeng Kgamane's younger brother, Lekganyane said he had chosen a theme bordering on behaviour and the people's thinking. Lekganyane told the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Kgamane hails Lekganyane visit
Speaking at his younger brother, Felix Barobi Kgamane's prayer service in Shoshong, Sediegeng said: "Your presence has given the church service great honour and dignity. We hope it will also bless Shoshong village and Botswana generally". The...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Mogae's amen speech
President Festus Mogae expressed confidence in his deputy, Lt. General Ian Khama who will take over in April next year. He described Khama as a patriot who has always carried the mantle of leadership with distinction. He believes Khama can lead the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 November 2007
Orange and Mascom must wake up
But this is also a time when that old issue of telephone network problems rears its ugly head again. The dysfunctional telephone network has almost become synonymous with the festive season. Phones go dead. Helpline attendants always give the same...
EDITOR 06 November 2007
AS I SEE IT
The fairness part of it, is concerned with whether the playing field is level: are the regulations and rules of the elections observed by every contestant? Is the body conducting elections independent of political authority? Are parties contesting...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 06 November 2007
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