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It also marks the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of thousands of candidates who have spent the past few weeks writing the examinations. For some of these candidates, this punctuates the inevitable end of their lives as students. It is a...

DAN MOSEKAPHOFU
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Peace dawns upon Lesenepole

Headman Gabolekane Mokgobelelo has confirmed that the tensions and sour relations that used to exist between the two parties have calmed. 'It is quiet now, and nobody has come to me with any case related to the name dispute. Developments in the...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

Sir Ketumile Foundation seeks funding

Speaking at the inaugural dinner for the Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation recently, he explained that funding, though committed, took long to come during his DRC mission. In that regard, their survival was only assured after the Botswana government...

STAFF WRITER 14 November 2007

The stigma of 'airtime' ARVs

The availability of these life saving drugs has brought a ray of hope to the infected and the affected. The ARVs have brought smiles on the faces of those who have been hopeless and helpless. It is one of the feats for which the government of...

DAN MOSEKAPHOFU
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Save the lion

In a statement released on Monday, the department expressed concern that to date, lions continue to be killed at unsustainable levels. The department noted that since 2005, it has been allowing a sustainable off-take quota of 1 per cent of the lion...

STAFF WRITER 14 November 2007

Wild Dogs translocated to Botswana

The dogs were transferred from the Marakele National Park in Limpopo to the Northern Tuli Game Reserve in far eastern Botswana recently. "It is intended that this reintroduction will facilitate the establishment of a viable population of...

SHARON HAMMOND 14 November 2007

Spook foils death threat

Tatitown police said they were aware of the case that happened two weeks ago at Shashe River in Borolong. Detective Assistant Superintendent, Collar Baakile said the man, in his mid-twenties, had threatened to kill his lover after entertainment at...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Legal penalties for false registration

The villagers' legislator, Mmoloki Raletobana gave the warning addressing a political rally in the village last weekend. "Do not agree to be tricked into registering at Gabane North while you live in Gabane South just because your cousin, brother or...

ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Temple minder found dead

Central police station commander, Superintendent Mokuedi Mphathi confirmed that the deceased man was employed as a groundsman at the establishment. Some worshippers found the dead man last Saturday around nine in the morning. The station commander...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

Did Mogae and Khama abuse their office?

Sebetela reportedly told a Kgotla meeting in Palapye last Friday that he had gone to the top offices in the country to seek assistance in his search for jobs after making the decision to quit Parliament. "We agreed to help him get a job. Sometimes...

TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

MP Moyo warns of another FMD outbreak

He said that the border fence between Botswana and Zimbabwe is destroyed and cattle and wildlife move freely between the two countries. There was an outbreak of FMD in the North East area in 2005. Moyo was commenting on President Festus...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

Will Letshabo replace Tlou?

Can Tlou contest the by-election without resigning her position as Specially Elected Member of Parliament? Can she continue carrying on as minister of Health while she is not an MP? If she resigns as an MP, how soon can Parliament fill the vacancy?...

GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

Labour abuse must stop

The move followed the workers' meeting of the hospitality and tourism sector he addressed over the weekend at the tourism capital of Botswana. Matlhabaphiri must be commended for taking time to consult with workers in the sector, which has been...

EDITOR 14 November 2007

Tribal people at risk of extinction from diabetes

The problem is so serious that Professor Paul Zimmet of the International Diabetes Institute has said, 'Without urgent action there certainly is a real risk of a major wipe-out [due to diabetes] of indigenous communities, if not total...

14 November 2007

Is Big Brother for moral degeneration?

The journalist who interviewed me might have not heard my points clearly hence I need to clarify my position. My comment to the journalist who interviewed me, was basically that people seem to be very much in support and like to vote in favour of...

14 November 2007

Ditshwanelo, what about the victim - Boitshwarelo Balotlegi?

Sepeni was a cold-blooded murderer who robbed Miss Boitshwarelo Balotlegi in 2004 of her life for money. An amount that he most probably would have squandered within a month on Chibuku. He took away somebody's daughter's life for eternity. He did it...

14 November 2007

AS I SEE IT

Said he, "If we are to maintain the level and standard of services we have attained thus far, there is need for those who can, to contribute towards provision of public services. Those in need will continue to be assisted. The issue of cost sharing...

MICHAEL DINGAKE 14 November 2007

Cartoon 14.11.07

14 November 2007

BACK STAGE

The Chinese name of this film would quickly translate as "Walking, Singing". This is fitting, as this exquisite movie is about three generations of itinerant blind musicians in Mongolia. Life on a String is also appropriate as the film spans from...

SASA MAJUMA 14 November 2007

Now Lala Voka hits the market

Though the market is already saturated ,the men behind the project are adamant that the brand will penetrate the market and survive the stiff competition. Lala Voka represents any form of entertainment joint where people, especially the youth,...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Grand West features local artistes

This time the club is also offering live music. Marketing executive Abby Oromeng said they have been featuring local artistes since last month. She said from Wednesday up to Sunday, the club would every night be showcasing local...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Musicians Against AIDS plan massive Sound of Hope Concert

The three philanthropists are organising a huge concert to coincide with the World AIDS Day at the National Stadium on December 1. The men who have initiated the concert - Roger Madison of Stage Zone, and two brothers Ray and Ivo Sbrana of Nosey...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

BOMAid, KBL and MVA sponsor road safety essay competition

Under the campaign "Safer Roads Towards 2016", the objective of this competition was to instill the road safety awareness among the students and to stimulate their brains with regard to how road accidents could be mitigated. The winning essay...

14 November 2007

BOCCIM to hold annual Gala Dinner

The federation of employers is a non-profit making organisation that relies on membership subscriptions and calendar events like the November 24 gala dinner to run its affairs. The organisation's Regional Manager (North) says "member subscriptions...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

BOB shoots down P10 coin rumours

BoB spokesman Chepete Chepete says there has not been any discussion at the moment regarding replacing any money in circulation. "No, it's not true at all that we are thinking of making a P10 coin. The note is still in full use," Chepete says,...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Batswana buy stake in African Diamonds

This follows the recent acquisition of over 7.6 million shares in the company by asset management company Investec Botswana on behalf of investors. The 7.6 million shares, which amount to almost 11 percent shareholding in the gem diamond mining...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

Bhamjee donates football kit

The donation included soccer balls, boots and bags. Bhamjee said that his trust is trying to help the needy in rural areas and not getting support from various organisations. He revealed that he got most of the equipment from World Group of...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 14 November 2007

'Beach' volleyball tourney coming

The event will be held on November 24 at Ozone premises in Tlokweng. BVF vice president (technical) Waboraro Mokgatle said in Gaborone yesterday that since there were no beaches in the country, BVF would improvise by piling up more sand at the venue...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 14 November 2007

GTV wins broadcast rights to the FA Cup

Part of the English Football Association's latest US$300m, four-year international rights deal, GTV's package will also include all England international home games and The Community Shield. GTV's rights extend to 44 countries across sub-Saharan...

14 November 2007

Women's bowls team selected

The five-person team was selected after the weekend's Botsogo Tuli Bowls Championship held in Selebi-Phikwe to represent Botswana in the World Bowls Championships from January 12-27. The largely experienced side has got a new cap in Tshenolo...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Help TAFIC - MP pleads

The legislator said this during a sponsored walk to raise funds for the club at the weekend. Masisi said TAFIC is a big team with a massive support base but the state in which the team finds itself is worrisome. "If sponsored, TAFIC can be a way out...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 14 November 2007

Another chapter in elusive opposition unity

The two opposition parties released a joint statement on Tuesday confirming an introductory meeting they held last Saturday. Two days before the meeting, BNF spokesman, Moeti Mohwasa admitted that preparation for the talks are underway. But BPP...

KETO SEGWAI
Staff Writer 15 November 2007

Bravo for Botswana's response to AIDS!

Batswana were perhaps unsure about what to expect. But they were hoping that things would turn out right. The ARV programme, running alongside the Abstain, Be faithful, Condomise campaign, helped complete Botswana's approach to the fight against...

EDITOR 15 November 2007

Keeping promises on TB

These people died before they could even be diagnosed, let alone treated. Since then, XDR-TB, which is extremely difficult to treat with today's antibiotics, has been detected in 41 countries, and it continues to spread. Recently, for the first...

* MARK HARRINGTON 15 November 2007

Accuracy is vital to our journalism

It is encouraging to note that a new crop of journalists has been infused into the media industry while the old graduate into their mentors as editors and the more adventurous taking up new careers in the public relations and marketing fields....

JERRY BUNGU 15 November 2007

Cartoon 15.11.07

15 November 2007

Khoza determined to give disco music meaning

He had a large following and won an award for his track 'Winy winy'. But Khoza Kehakgametse believes his is the rightful heir and is ready to claim his crown. Ekefinah is the name of his latest and second album, which he is steadfast will have...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 November 2007

Botswana's music export to Norway returns

Mosele said in Gaborone yesterday that he would be here until next year, collaborating with local musicians. Mosele, who hopes to form a band, said he is interested in the development of traditional and folk music. "That is my dream. I want to take...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 November 2007

Bread shortage hits F/town

With queues at bread counters growing longer by the day, the loaves are literally selling like hot cakes. The Branch Manager of Nswazi Spar, Mohutsiwa Dikgakololo, describes the rate at which bread flies of the shelves as "alarming". "We think it...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 15 November 2007

Body to rein in unbridled micro-lenders

The authority, which will be partly modelled on the Financial Services Board (FSB) of South Africa, will regulate monetary institutions other than banks, key among which are asset managers and micro lenders, which are not regulated by the central...

KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 15 November 2007

Table tennis official seeks help

BTTA secretary general Game Mothibi said their efforts to develop table tennis to the desired standard have been hampered by lack of expertise in some areas. "No matter how much we are determined, we have realised that we cannot do it alone," she...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 November 2007

North Americans keep taps on Dipsy

The former Santos hitman who set the local scene alight when he first arrived in the country three years ago to join Santos, ironically from the North American Soccer League, fell way out of the pecking order at Santos last year under Roger de Sa,...

15 November 2007

Oodi celebrates 'Day of Elderly'

The objective of the commemoration, which will be held under the theme 'Addressing the Challenges and Opportunities of Ageing' is to sensitise the public on the needs of the elderly and their importance as agents of social development. The...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 15 November 2007

Boxing receives P92,000 from BBL

The money will be used to sponsor the annual boxing championships. The preliminaries of the tournament will be held in Jwaneng this weekend while the final will be in Gaborone the following weekend. Speaking at the sponsorship launch, BBL marketing...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 November 2007

Botswana wallops Barbados

Towering shooter Tebogo Radipotsane was the other vital cog in the Africans' win, displaying some elegant shooting skills and an astonishingly long reach. For three-quarters of the game, Radipotsane was shooting 100 percent, and only two missed goals...

15 November 2007

Bright under no pressure

However, on his return, Bright says that he is not worried about the Morocco match, though he has not been with the team. "I am under no pressure because I am used to international games. I am also not going to put the players under pressure and we...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 November 2007

Smokers run greatest risk of lung disease

He said that the most common cause of this disease is smoking. Ninety-five percent of patients who have it are smokers and only a small group of people get it through occupational exposure. According to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), COPD is used to describe...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 15 November 2007

Pathologist finds brain damage in murder case

Dr Varaprasad Patnaik was giving expert evidence in the murder case in which Madiakano Sedimo is charged with the murder of Podile Joseph at Bobonong on September 30, 2004. Dr Patnaik said he conducted the postmortem on the deceased on October 6,...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 15 November 2007

TEC makes NDP history

TEC chairperson Jacob Swartland said yesterday that it is the first time the private sector is going to make a contribution to the development plan. "This is a true sign of the Public Private Partnership that government is advocating," he said at the...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 15 November 2007

Nagafela sings Mogae's praises

In his response to Mogae's state of the nation address, Nagafela said that the President ought to be thanked for instituting the commission that led to the amendment of section 77,78 and 79 of Botswana's constitution to accommodate...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 15 November 2007

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