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The GCC Principal Health Officer, Greger Lepang has confirmed that a new dumping site has been identified. He cited consultations with various stakeholders as one of the main reasons it took long to identify a suitable place. "The life span of the...

KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 27 November 2007

Cartoon 27.11.07

27 November 2007

The end of Miss Botswana 2007/8 drama?

The 18-year-old University of Botswana (UB) political science student beat 1 others to the throne in a lukewarm grand finale held at the Gaborone Sun on Sunday. The pageant, which is always dogged by controversy, was disrupted by rain and the...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 27 November 2007

Skinflint rock band aims high

Formed only recently, Skinflint rock band comprises three youngsters - Alessandra Sbrana, 18, Giuseppe 'Juice' Sbrana, 17, and Kebonye 'Raskebo' Nkoloso, 22, who are aiming high. They told Showbiz that they feel greatly honoured to be asked to...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 27 November 2007

REP Office World celebrates silver jubilee

The Managing Director of the company, Graham Evans, commended his staff for the company's success. "A company's success or failure depends on its workforce," Evans said. "The most brilliant invention is nothing if there is no one to make it,...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 November 2007

Bears descend on BSE

The main index was once again pulled down by blue chip commercial banks Barclays and Stanchart, whose prices have been realigning to levels supported by their fundamentals. Stanchart was the biggest loser of the week, shedding 6.1 percent, while...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 27 November 2007

Botswana signs EPAs

A statement from the ministry says the agreement was signed last Friday in Brussels, Belgium after extensive negotiations which began in 2004 between the EU and the SADC EPA configuration. Under the new trade agreement, Botswana's exports, including...

27 November 2007

Pele tips Ghana for fifth title

He said during a visit to Botswana last week that Ghana stands a better chance of equalling the record because as hosts, they are favoured to win next year's AFCON. Pele said his country has done a lot of ground-work in preparing for the event that...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 27 November 2007

Gunners shoot down Rollers

The win saved the Zimbabwean tactician who has been under immense pressure to deliver and a defeat might have spelt doom. Supporters have been baying for his blood and the pressure increased recently when Gunners lost 3-2 to Police XI. Supporters...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 27 November 2007

Thunderstorm leaves trail of destruction

The traumatised villagers panicked when about 28 goats were struck dead by lightning. The trail of destruction marked an abrupt end to the residents' joy about the rains. The storm ripped off roofs and brought down walls and killed several...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 November 2007

Candidate takes BCP to court

Itumeleng 'Shine' Ngakaetsile was vetted out from contesting in the Selebi Phikwe East parliamentary elections, which were supposed to take place on Saturday. As a result, the Selebi Phikwe East parliamentary primary elections were halted pending...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 27 November 2007

Rampant corruption at FCC - Billy

Billy noted that the termination of employment was seen to be the right thing because they were no longer trustworthly. The mayor also announced that the department of mines has secured funds to the tune of P23.9 million for the rehabilitation of...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 November 2007

Kavindama wins BCP primaries

From the results of the party primaries held over the weekend, Kavindama thrashed Haidongo Haidongo 2,000-482 votes to become the party's candidate in the 2009 general election. Kavindama walked the corridors of parliament in 1994 as a BNF...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 27 November 2007

Woman stabbed to death at Police station

The man is alleged to be a 22-year-old auto mechanic with BCL mine in Selebi-Phikwe, while the women is 20 years old. Information reaching Mmegi indicates that the man was earlier spotted chasing the girlfriend. The woman took refuge at the Central...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 November 2007

Govt will not legalise abortion

-concealment of birth and procuring of abortion are prevalent offences and therefore necessitates a revision of Botswana laws prohibiting abortion. "For that reason I do not find the facts on the ground supporting the revision of the law prohibiting...

STAFF WRITER 27 November 2007

President's trips bleed the country

The question however is whether P8 million is too much to have been gobbled up in one year. The question is, of course, a difficult one and there would be no easy answers. Were these trips worth the money spent? We can only know the usefulness of...

EDITOR 27 November 2007

AS I SEE IT

MPs are paid a decent allowance for their attendance, however fleeting, in the august House. What it means, is, an MP can walk into the House, register his/her 'presence,' and disappear immediately or after tea time and on Friday which is their...

MICHAEL DINGAKE 27 November 2007

Teacher's condition worsens

Her colleague, Marang Gofhamodimo, who went to see her over the weekend, says her condition is so bad that she can hardly talk nor eat without the assistance of a feeding tube. Ramaabya has been diagnosed with Lupus, a disease that damages the...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

Veteran BCP cllr downed in primaries

This means that the BCP councillor's long reign will come to an end in 2009. Chamme has served the party since 1989 will have served as Leseding ward councillor for 20 years when he vacates office in 2009. Chamme lost to Leungo Rampuleng, who...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 28 November 2007

Row breaks out in Francistown council

The councillors were angry and they could barely contain their emotions as they said they were not properly informed about events at the council. The brawl started when the District Commissioner (DC), Sylvia Muzila, appeared at the full council...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

Radisele's 'Good Samaritan', Mosudisa offers kidney

Khumo Mosudisa from Radisele has resolved to donate his kidney to any of the many Batswana who are struggling to find treatment for their chronic conditions. Mosudisa is a cheerful man with an athletic body. His body is not a bag of bones but neither...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

Barry Eustice: champion of the disabled dies

Eustice was compelled to use crutches in the 70s after an accident. He was a financial management advisor to the Botswana Council for the Disabled (BCD). He was also the founder of the Cheshire Foundation in Mogoditshane. He was associated...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 November 2007

Mbaakanyi wants two terms for MPs

She said the constitutional provision limiting the presidential term to 10 years in office should be extended to legislators and civic leaders to give others a chance. "There is too much complacency and people think these are their seats," she said....

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

Give parliament independence - Molefhi

Like other MPs before him, Molefhi lamented the unfair treatment the House gets from government when contributing to the Presidential address. He said the Parliament of Botswana is run from the Office of the President (OP). Staff is employed...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

'Yellow monster' is coming, warns Seretse

He told the residents that painful as it was, his ministry would have no option but to demolish the shacks if owners did not leave the area. Addressing a heated Kgotla meeting in the village yesterday, Seretse informed residents that people...

TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

BNF bails out Moupo?

There is talk that the move is necessary to bail out embattled BNF president Otsweletse Moupo who sources say has not complied with the registration requirements. It is understood that aspirants wishing to contest council and parliamentary elections...

Staff Writer 28 November 2007

Will Masitara deliver the P100 000 BDP pledge?

In a bid to raise funds for the forthcoming general elections, the BDP appealed to its members for financial donations. The BDP treasurer, Satar Dada who is one of the BDP major funders, pledged to donate P500, 000. Masitara, a relative...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 November 2007

The big lions roar in Mogoditshane

Hardly a week passes without a live performance as promoters hanker for deals with them. Interestingly, Ratshega believes he is the 'Big Lion' but Gong Master calls himself "Tauya koma" and while it is not very clear who the big one really is one...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 November 2007

Steppin Razor steps in right direction

He said since December is also the international month of AIDS, the theme of the show would be AIDS. Mantswe said they are going to continue to stage more shows under different themes to mark the event. For instance, he said, the show would...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 November 2007

Use mining as a catalyst for diversification - Tati Nickel boss

Speaking at the BOCCIM Northern Annual Gala Dinner held at Tati River Lodge here last Saturday, the General Manager of Tati Nickel Peet Kotze said his company had approved business development projects totaling P1.2 million in 2007. These include...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 November 2007

Aussie company secures dual listing on the BSE

Aviva, which is also listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, has energy interests in Botswana (Mmamantswe Project) and in Australia (Coolimba Power Project). Upon listing on Monday, the Perth-headquartered company's shares closed the day's trading...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

Civil society disappoints on EPAs

Over the years in Botswana, NGOs have played an important part in nurturing democracy and in helping Government make informed decisions when drafting policy documents.Although we appreciate this contribution, we must register our disappointment with...

EDITOR 28 November 2007

Keeping up the good spirits

Being an old colonial sympathiser (from the Netherlands, originally, who experienced the transition in Indonesia as a young boy born in Padang-Sumatra) and interned by the Japanese in 43 - 45; over there, is not the endless blaming of the past, going...

28 November 2007

Basarwa wake up

However the way I see it, it is only a strategy to diffuse the controversy that has been tearing the village apart. That minority chieftainship and Basarwa chiefs in particular are not recognised in Botswana is an open secret and written on the...

28 November 2007

Is procurement panacea to SMEs growth?

Some had pointed out that such a policy would also achieve social justice within the society as a procurement system biased towards SME's contribute to fair distribution of resources. Nothing can be further from the truth. Botswana being a free...

EMANG CHIBUA 28 November 2007

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28 November 2007

Under-20 leaves for COSAFA tournament

The players start the COSAFA campaign against Mauritius on Saturday and Radipotsane said that his charges are ready to compete. He explained that they started the selection process in August until they had the final team of 20 players. The squad...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

Makgalemele withdraws from COSAFA elections?

COSAFA holds elections to fill the position currently held in an acting capacity by Adam Mthethwa of Swaziland on Saturday in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Besides Makgalemele, the post has attracted the interest of Salemane Phafane, the president of...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 28 November 2007

TAFIC rope in former players

He will be assisted by former international players, Davis 'Mlungisi' Kopi and Mmoloki 'BB' Sechele while Pogiso 'Wrist' Mmusi rejoins the team as goalkeeper coach. The three former players are expected to work with Ntime, formerly Tamirepi's...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 28 November 2007

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