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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
ABC donates to orphan
The money will enable a gifted orphan to experience the best that the Botswana educational system has to offer at the school known for its high standards. Presenting the cheque to the principal of Maru-A-Pula Andy Taylor at Maharajah Restaurant on...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
Phikwe vendors seek audience with minister
The call comes after the council evicted the vendors from their trading areas because they were operating illegally. During a meeting with the mayor Benjamin Bagayi and his predecessor Molosiwa Molosiwa, the vendors through their chairman Serefete...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
Obituary- Kabo Mosweu
Members of the Kuru Family of Organisations, and the communities of Shakawe, Maun and Ghanzi are in a state of shock and disbelief after the tragic loss of one of the brightest stars of the San movement in southern Africa. Kabo Hendrick Mosweu,...
23 November 2007
Brewers power Sechaba half-year results
Operating profit grew by 15.8 percent to P81.1 million. Sechaba owns Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) and Botswana Breweries Limited. KBL has recorded an annual growth of 22 percent in attributable profits as a result of good performance in beer...
BRAIN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
Aussie miners to drill in S/Phikwe
According to a statement by the Australian Stock Exchange-listed company, the objective of the 3.9-kilometre long drilling is to provide an initial test of the coincident geophysical and geochemical targets. "In particular the programme will assess...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
US motivational speaker to visit
The American will be hosted by the Dikarabo Group in conjunction with The Business Centre, the two companies announced yesterday at a press conference at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone. Nelson Mokgethi, one of the directors of the Dikarabo Group, said they...
KAGISO SEKOKONYANE
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
Gabs hosts SADC meeting
The meeting takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday. It will be attended by stakeholders from SADC states and collaborating partners in groundwater and drought management. The GDMP is one of the sub-projects under the regional Groundwater Management...
23 November 2007
Gov't urged to clarify relations
Speaking at the Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) annual dinner at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) on Saturday, the chief executive officer of FirstRand Bank of South Africa, Sizwe Nxasana, said the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 November 2007
Venture Partners looks for second fund
VPB Marketing Associate Diphuka Maganu told Business Week that the new fund aims to achieve its first close in June 2008 on 60 million euros, and they anticipate that 60 percent of the capital will be from Botswana. Maganu said the private equity...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Correspondent 23 November 2007
Non-Bank regulator board named
The members were chosen from across the disciplines of business, financial markets, commercial or business law, economics and accounting, in accordance with Section 14 of the Act establishing NBFIRA. The Chairman of the board is the current...
STAFF WRITER 23 November 2007
Property giant set to list on BSE
The company, whose portfolio ranges from retail property, to office and industrial property, officially opened its IPO on Tuesday and is scheduled to run until December 7. During this period the public will be able to buy Prime Time shares at P1.25...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
When the dead came knocking at the door
FRANCISTOWN: Right now, as I sit penning down this article, I can feel my skin crawling and my black wiry hair knotting as if an invisible hand was plaiting MaPondo on my tresses. It is the same sneaky feeling you get when you tread gingerly past...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 23 November 2007
Christmas: the lucky are budgeting
The less privileged are also counting their thebes, intent not to be left out in the celebrations that will ensue. Countdown has started towards Christmas. From Wednesday, only 33 days remain before we are back to celebrating the big day and...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 23 November 2007
Festive season hosts marrying couples
Every Thursday, the district commissioner's offices in the 'Old Village', Gaborone bustles with life as scores of couples dressed to the nines solemnise their unions by exchanging vows, supported by friends and family. When Mmegi arrives at the...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
What is it with the Robert Ms?
Robert Masitara The businessman-cum-philanthropist-cum politician was suspected of rape but against all odds he was discharged and acquitted by the Magistrates Court this year. He also assaulted a photojournalist for taking his picture after his...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 23 November 2007
FIRST CUT
I cringed after reading what is attributed to Major David Bright in an interview with Mmegi this week. My mind ran widely trying to interpret, comprehend and make sense out of it. Quite explicitly, Bright implied that a dim-witted ('someone' who) has...
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 23 November 2007
TV tussle gets tough in Africa
GTV is a relatively new player in Africa, and has signed a five-year $3.5 million deal with the Tanzanian Football Federation (TFF). At the same time their more established rivals Supersport, have promised $2.7 million dollars to the Football...
23 November 2007
Kofukan tourney set for Sebele
Botswana Kofukan Federation (BKF) Public Relations Officer, George Tshikare explained that the championship will be in the form of team events for the three competing regions: North, Central, and South. Also there will be individual categories...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 23 November 2007
Dirang Moloi: The maestro who ran away from football
On several occasions, Premier League giants Notwane had to send out a search party for him. From the early days, the sensational midfielder was a very reluctant footballer. Indeed, it is pressure from his peers and mentors that made sure he was...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 23 November 2007
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