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Batswana must own knowledge-based products-Nkate

Jacob Nkate was giving a keynote address at the 'Open Access' leadership summit of the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) at the University of Botswana (UB). He said through research and innovation, tertiary education...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Are Batswana over-reliant on condoms to combat HIV/AIDS?

A couple of articles and utterances have recently appeared in the Botswana press implying that the resilience of the epidemic in Botswana has been a result of over-reliance on condoms. As is typical with such utterances, some people quote the Ugandan...

21 November 2007

Cartoon 21.11.07

21 November 2007

Govt backs pageant

Answering Mahalapye East Member of Parliament (MP) Botlhogile Tshireletso, Minister Pheto told the House that the Miss Botswana pageant was, for example, given P50, 000 to cater for her attire. "I am aware that this may be considered inadequate and...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Stolen dress found, Miss Bots contest continues

Owner Michelle Kgwarapi says the dress was found by a cleaner, stashed behind a bed in a Gaborone Sun hotel room, where the contestants had been lodging. Daisy Botsoma, the director of Miss Botswana, said she was pleasantly surprised to learn that...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Hundreds turn out for Phikwe beerfest

Four local DJs set the pace and had everyone on their feet as they danced the night away. DJ Double H, DJ Trax, DJ Onks and DJ Mos churned out hot tracks from the turntables on a warm Saturday night. It was a departure from the norm where some...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 21 November 2007

Remember me O' Lord

O nkgopole, is an album to celebrate love and life in general but the title track combines both thanks giving and appeals for more blessings. Identity is everything to Alfredo, the same sound you hear on Ipabalelo Tseleng is still dominant in O...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 21 November 2007

Bank Gaborone upbeat on prospects

Speaking at the official opening of the bank's mall branch in Gaborone on Monday, Andre Barnard said Bank Gaborone will do so by means of a simple strategy - giving a great service to customers. "I cannot really say we have any unique strategy or...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Zambian coach arrives at TASC

Christopher Chibuye, who has been in charge of Zambian Under-17 squad, arrived here last week and he watched as the Tango boys failed to impress in a narrow 1-0 defeat by rookies Boteti Young Fighters at the Francistown Stadium last Sunday. Since...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 21 November 2007

BFA plans to retain Bright

Bright was supposed to step down after last Saturday's 2-0 win over Morocco in the Olympic Games' qualifiers but word from BFA is that he might be convinced to stay. The BFA says that it is still to meet with the coach to discuss contractual issues...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Would Mogae grant hangman go-ahead?

The judge ruled that the aggravating features far outweighed the extenuating circumstances. He also found that the murder was premeditated. Tsobane strangled the 10-year-old Macfallen with an electric cable and tied her lifeless body to a tree to...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 21 November 2007

Three-year old dies in lovers' tiff

Superintendent Samuel Mosipi of Mahalapye police station said Monday that they had detained a 22-year-old, fourth year, University of Botswana (UB) student who is likely to be charged with murder. Information on the matter was sketchy at the time of...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 21 November 2007

Basarwa threaten to drag govt to court

In a petition to the government yesterday The First People of the Kalahari Game Reserve NGO is threatening to go to court in 14-days if government does not to allow Basarwa in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) to use a borehole in the area....

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Boineelo wins SADC essay competition

This year's assay theme was "Sustainable Development and Poverty Alleviation". It was to showcase knowledge of challenges facing the SADC region. The Mochudi girl beat competitors from all the fifteen SADC member states. Performing the prize giving...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Mhlauli admits greed and lies

Yesterday at the Village Magistrate Court in front of his children, relatives and many in the audience young enough to be his children, Elvidge Mhlauli, the former Permanent Secretary who is facing corruption charges was called a liar. He was called...

GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 21 November 2007

Moupo struck off the roll

Makhoana said the law society received a letter from the Registrar of the High Court notifying them of its action against Moupo's firm. She said normally when an attorney has been struck off the roll, the society would apply to the High Court...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 November 2007

Kuru celebrations offers time to reflecton bigger issues

The Basarwa-owned non-governmental organization staged art exhibitions, musical shows and a series of panel discussions covering diverse issues. There were also health presentations dealing with HIV/AIDS and TB. KFO then noted that the...

EDITOR 21 November 2007

Miss Botswana controversy

It has been reported that the reigning local queen is left in the cold to fend for herself financially in order to reach the upcoming competition. The model went on to appeal to those who care to listen for assistance. It is becoming a trend for the...

21 November 2007

'Anything but CKGR' - Mokaila

Though it appears that government officials should have received the letter on Tuesday, deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mustaq Moorad said Wednesday that he had seen no such letter....

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

Banter and the nail-biting exchanges in court

Magistrate Moroka: Like eating an elephant, I believe he will eat one piece at a time (he was responding to an interjection by Advocate Van Zyl that Prosecutor Manchwe had used half of a statement to form a question which he posed to the...

22 November 2007

Corpses recovered in burnt house

Halahala said yesterday they were called to stop the fire in Mabudutsa ward but they recovered were the two corpses from the debris. He said the fire must have started between 1 and 2am and they are still investigating the cause. Halahala said one...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

Police smash Zim tobacco smuggling racket?

Seven more black plastic bags also containing tobacco were recovered from the same home. The tobacco is believed to have been smuggled into Botswana from Zimbabwe through ungazetted entry points. Bobonong Police Station Commander Patrick Mbikiwa...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

Ntuane turns opposition songbird

He said the introduction of school fees would do more harm than good. The legislator proposed that education should be universally free. Members of the opposition, especially the Botswana National Front (BNF), have always expressed...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 November 2007

Rejected BCP candidates cry foul

The two are Itumeleng 'Shine' Ngakaetsile who wanted to contest the Selibe Phikwe East parliamentary election and former councillor, Modise 'Super' Thipe who wanted to win back Botshabelo Central council ward. However, their ambitions were shattered...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 22 November 2007

BPP men quit the heat

"It is true that I have quit the party," revealed Mogatle. He stated he was resigning because he did not agree with the party's weekend resolution against cooperating with other parties. "I believe that the BPP will take a long way to liberate...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

School fees drives students to streets and 'masimo'

Moupo told Parliament that this is clear evidence of the negative effects of the new policy on school fees. "Given that Botswana is a middle-income country, characterised by a classical paradox of rich country-poor citizenry, there is no rational...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

Stop bluffing, Mr. MP

Surely, the MP, a former senior administrator at the Office of the President and a representative of the country at the United Nations, ought to know the route that a parliamentary motion takes once it has been passed. Or is he deliberately...

EDITOR 22 November 2007

Motlhagodi is not new to Botswana politics

I write not necessarily to respond to the article but to present a constituent view on some issues that were raised which I believe belittles our wisdom and/or intelligence as Gaborone West North residents. First let me state that I am a constituent...

22 November 2007

Cartoon 22.11.07

22 November 2007

Local artistes act against music piracy

On Monday two Zimbabwean men, who had been making "big bucks" in Botswana through illegally reproduced music CD and DVD sales, found themselves in hot water when a group of top local artistes stormed their house in Orapa and confiscated the pirated...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 November 2007

Mpule Mokhali in a comeback bid

There was a time when the Mokhalis rode a crest of glory and were the darlings of Batswana music lovers. Johnny is most certainly one of the artists who pioneered Setswana folk music in both Botswana and South Africa in the early 80s. Mpule has fond...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

Stampore down but not out

Over the weekend he performed at Satchmo's jazz cafe after a long time without appearing in public. But he was still a hit with the audience. The 'weather-beaten' Molepolole musician is struggling to make ends meet. He even admits that he is having...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 November 2007

Mutual and federal appoints citizen MD

Bekker worked formerly for the PG Group, later moving to the African Banking Corporation as Relationship Manager with particular responsibility for leasing and investments. He joined Mutual & Federal in 2005 as Claims Manager. Commenting on...

22 November 2007

Opal Decor puts Botswana 'dateline' on exports

Launched last week, the showroom boasts handmade Botswana furnishings mainly for export to overseas markets. Director Ouma Rammidi says her main goal is to sell outside Botswana, and then to tourists, foreign conference delegates and local...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

Exporters ask for trade finance facility

At a breakfast panel discussion organised by the Department of Industrial Affairs at Fairground Holding's Pavilion Hall in Gaborone on Tuesday, experts raised concerns about the country's focus on larger components of the economy. "We have done...

KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff writer 22 November 2007

Slow registration for inaugural beach volleyball

BVF sports development administration officer Boitshwarelo Motlogelwa said yesterday that though the response to the Saturday event is low, they expect to register the expected 50 players and more. By Tuesday, less than 20 players had registered...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 November 2007

Withdrawals mar BISA elections

BISA president, Batshidi Tsae said the withdrawals made some delegates at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Gaborone Senior School to demand the elections should be postponed. The delegates felt that the candidates were running away from something....

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 November 2007

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