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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

Botswana praised for its HIV/AIDS treatment policy

Giving an overview of the region's progress and achievements in the fight against HIV and AIDS, Dr Antonica Hembe, the Sadc head of HIV and Aids secretariat said while some governments in the region are facing problems availing treatment to their...

FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 23 November 2007

Medical education programme aproved by council

The pre-medical students who enroll in August 2008 will be the first group to commence the full cycle of undergraduate medical education offered in Botswana. Hence the August 2008 milestone will mark the formal commencement of the UB School of...

23 November 2007

Tomorrow's crises today: the humanitarian impact of urbanisation - overview

The arrival of this family or graduate or baby will tip the world's demographic scale and, for the first time in history, more than half the human population will live in cities. At present, 3.3 billion people live in urban centres across the globe....

23 November 2007

Botswana launches UN civil society advisory committee

The decision to create a civil society advisory group was based on UN Secretary General's 2005 recommendations on enhancing UN country-level engagement with civil society partners. This was a direct response to the 2004 Cardoso report, named after...

23 November 2007

Parliament this week

b) Whether he is satisfied that the implementation of these projects and programmes is going as planned, what challenges are faced and what has been done to resolve these to ensure timely delivery on these projects. Answer, Assistant Minister For...

23 November 2007

Managers 'test' by example

Cutting, who was with his senior staff at Diagnofirm Medical Laboratories, said that they wanted to re-emphasise the importance of testing. He asked how else they could convince staff, if they did not lead the way. "We wanted to show them it...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 23 November 2007

Councillors quiz Moruakgomo on post of BALA officer

Moruakgomo told the Southern District full council meeting on Wednesday that while BALA advocated for the full autonomy of both district and town councils, it needed to sensitise councillors that autonomy would mean that they become more responsible...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 November 2007

Some tour operators ill-treat workers - GUS

Speaking in an interview this week, Matlhabaphiri said he had a joint meeting with tour operators and their employees on November 9, during which workers reiterated that their bosses ill-treated them. Matlhabaphiri explained that he went to...

KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 23 November 2007

Cancel election primaries - BNF activist

Gaseitsiwe, known to many as a party foot soldier, lost to Kanye North legislator, Calvin Batsile at the BNF primaries in the run up to the 2004 general elections. "We have roughly 109 council and 12 parliamentary seats, and if we go for primaries,...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 November 2007

No turning back for BNF's Moumakwa

Inside sources reveal that a secret meeting last week between Moumakwa and his rival councilor, Phillip Khwahe of Kang North, councillor Motsamai Motsamai of Ncojane and two other higher party members in the constituency, explored possibilities of...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 November 2007

Lobatse BNF members headed for clash?

Lobatse Member of Parliament (MP) Nehemiah Modubule said he was astounded when the constituency committee sneaked former Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president Otladisa Koosaletse into the area and introduced him to the people as a potential...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 November 2007

What is driving oil prices so high?

What factors are causing this unremitting increase and what are the likely consequences for consumers and the global economy? What is causing the latest price spike?This was triggered by simmering tensions between Turkey and Kurdish separatists in...

23 November 2007

Don't bring council questions to Parliament - Masalila

He said implementation of projects is being slowed down as ministers spend more time attending to questions that are asked at the wrong forum. Masalila said ministers are supposed to spend more time in rural areas to ensure that projects are...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 23 November 2007

DPP sets up regional office in Palapye

"Gradually people will see more lawyers taking up prosecution duties to relieve police officers who are overwhelmed by their police work," says Chief Prosecuting Officer, Wesson Manchwe, who is the Officer in Charge of the Palapye regional...

STAFF WRITER 23 November 2007

Domestic violence bill set to sail through parliament

The proposed law is aimed at giving protection to people who are abused at home. Kokorwe said that the proposed law is gender-neutral. She said even men who are abused by their partners would also be protected. The legislator said she...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 November 2007

BNF offers Mogalakwe the peace pipe

This comes in the wake of a threat by Mogalakwe to take the party to court. In the latest development, the party's lawyers, Langwane Mmekwa have boldly stated that the party has made a decision not to reinstate Mogalakwe or agree to his demands....

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 November 2007

I had to resign - Chiepe

Former MP and long time cabinet minister Dr Gaositwe Chiepe has told Mmegi that she had to face the same situation in the late 70s. Chiepe said she had joined Parliament as a Specially Elected MP after the 1974 general election. During the life of...

GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 23 November 2007

Govt shelves Assets, Liabilities law

Defence, Justice and Security Minister Phandu Skelemani's explanation is that government has instead opted to come up with a Code of Conduct for the political leadership. However, Skelemani was unclear on the form, and extent of the code of conduct...

STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 23 November 2007

Hell upon Ian Smith

To us, no amount of decency or modesty would inhibit us from saying what we feel about a man whose policies made life unbearable for our people in Zimbabwe and in the sub-region. His racist wars affected many in the region. Smith was apartheid's...

EDITOR 23 November 2007

NITTY GRITTY

Well, when our man Smooch got wind of it being debated on GABZ FM on the morning show, he set off as quick as a lightning bolt that aims at Molepolole or Kanye and never misses its target. He headed straight for the Registry of Companies and...

BAROLONG SEBONI 23 November 2007

Bright is not treated fairly

What Bright is asking for is very simple, he says, Go na le banna bale babedi, ngwana wa monna yo mongwe o ya sekolong a apere dithako tse disha tsa letlalo, fa monna yo mmnge ene ngwana wa gagwe a ya sekolong ka phataphata mo marigeng!. What David...

23 November 2007

Parliament should not cripple the executive?

The recent calls by Boyce Sebetela on simplicity in drafting bills is an indication that the in Botswana the legislature enjoys executive oversight. Kokorwe belief that parliament should be given more powers and autonomy from the office of the...

23 November 2007

'I am ashamed of my African leaders'

In a published letter to Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva, (Mmegi, November 16, 2007), I pleaded and urged Silva and his government to justify their invitation of Robert Mugabe in contravention of European Union travel bans on Mugabe and his...

*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 23 November 2007

America's failed militarized foreign policy

They are all poor, buffeted by natural disasters - especially floods, droughts, and earthquakes - and have rapidly growing populations that are pressing on the capacity of the land to feed them. And the proportion of youth is very high, with a...

*JEFFREY D. SACHS 23 November 2007

Bye bye democracy! Welcome dictatorship: a rejoinder

I cannot understand nor comprehend the assertion that no one shed light because this is a very simple and straightforward matter. Non-the-less I shall endeavor to soothe Dr Gobotswang's agony: Democracy, Development, Self-Reliance and Unity as a...

23 November 2007

Cartoon 23.11.07

23 November 2007

BOOK REVIEW

Like the Flowing River contains over 100 "Thoughts and Reflections" by one of the world's most popular authors, the Brazilian, Paulo Coelho, Exclusive Books readers recently ranked his "The Alchemist" as Number Seven in a list of the 101 best books....

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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 23 November 2007

BACK STAGE

The Great Dance is told from perspective of the !Xo San hunter !Nqate Xqamxebe and his two comrades in the art of tracking and "a hunt by running". As they say, "That is what we do ... that is who we are ... tracking is like dancing. This is the...

SASA MAJUMA 23 November 2007

Visual art: 'The San in Botswana Today' exhibition

Ah, the Kuru Organisation finally presented the most successful and truly contemporary exhibition: This Is Us! The San in Botswana Today, which gave enthusiasts the answer to this lingering question. It opened at the National Museum Art Gallery in...

OGOPOLENG KGOMOETHATA
Correspondent 23 November 2007

Ski the legendary producer

David Molosi aka Ski's latest CD, DJ Ski vs Big Dawg is reported to be selling briskly at local Game stores, Kgalagadi Music World and Musica. The album, which was launched recently at Phakalane's Fashion Lounge, marks the return of Africa's house...

SIDNEY BAITSILE
Correspondent 23 November 2007

CONSUMER WATCHDOG

This Act, which has existed for almost 10 years, also states that you, as the Minister, can authorise Regulations that prescribe exactly how businesses may operate in order to safeguard the interests of consumers. These Regulations were finally...

23 November 2007

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