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Power cut reports surprise Botswana
Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland face partial cuts". Botswana imports 75 per cent of its electricity primarily from South Africa. And Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Eskom recently renewed the supply agreement. When contacted...
STAFF WRITER 22 January 2008
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22 January 2008
AS I SEE IT
Not changed only in the way it can foil heists, by gunning down heavily armed bandits, 11 of them, and all the police officers coming out unscathed from the firefight; or in the way the politics has veered and changed from liberation to democracy and...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 22 January 2008
Report predicts 5% GDP growth for Botswana
"The mining sector encountered some problems in 2006 as output contracted, undermining GDP growth which came in at a little over 4 percent, the weakest performance for many years," says the report. "With mining output showing signs of recovering...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 22 January 2008
DTC suspends Sightholders
As a result of the Antwerp criminal court judgment of 6th December 2007 relating to what has become known as the Brenig case, the DTC has communicated to a number of current sightholders that it is suspending supply to them, 'with immediate effect,'...
22 January 2008
Gospel artistes at loggerheads
The saying that dynamite comes in small packages is fitting for Vusi. He burst onto the gospel music scene like a firecracker in 2005 after the release of his debut album Ntate re Thuse, produced by Leteane. He was then a nippy 13-year-old who...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 January 2008
Bingi Nite Vibes steps up tempo
To set the ball rolling, Bingi Nite Vibes has established a recording studio in Tlokweng and has already recorded two projects - one for Ras Anada with 12 songs - and a solid compilation album with 20 songs involving six different local and...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 22 January 2008
Four-team showdown set for Friday
Log leaders Mochudi Centre Chiefs and the sleeping giants of Botswana football, Extension Gunners are to clash against South African Premier League sides Moroka Swallows and Jomo Cosmos. Initially, SuperSport United were expected to be part of...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 January 2008
Boxers confident of victory
The boxers Hebert Nkabiti (64kg), captain Thato 'Hands of Stone' Batshegi (57 kg), Khumiso Ikgopoleng (54kg) and Gaolatlhe Mpotsang 69kg have been in camp since December. Nkabiti told Mmegi Sport that they go to Algeria with a mission to bring gold...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 22 January 2008
ECCO continues to struggle
Agonising misses by Bonolo Fraser and Mandla Sibanda proved costly for ECCO and allowed Fighters to claim the scalp of the Francistown side. The first half was short of good football as both teams puffed and huffed. Most of ECCO's passes...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 January 2008
Electoral crisis at BNF?
The party spokesperson, Moeti Mohwasa told Mmegi yesterday that the party is on course to hold primary elections as scheduled. He added that the recent resignation of the party's electoral board would have no major effect on the envisaged primary...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 22 January 2008
Mogae's first bye-bye
People - mainly of the BaBirwa and BaTswapong ethnic stock - came from neighbouring Selebi-Phikwe, Sefhophe and others to hear and see Mogae address them for the last time as President at the Mmadinare Kgotla. A variety of gifts, which included...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 January 2008
P1 million hoax lands winner in sick bed
At one moment she was told that she had won P1 million from Standard Chartered Bank only to learn later that it was a sad joke. Last week, Mothibi, a receptionist at the Botswana College of Distance Learning (BOCODOL), told a local newspaper how she...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 January 2008
Kasane, Gaborone bear brunt of roadside sex
The study was conducted by the University of Botswana-TRS Ditumelo Research Team and BOTUSA in order to find out how much faith-based organisations (FBO) contributed to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The research revealed that in Kasane unprotected...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 22 January 2008
IEC awaits by-election dates
Seeletso was responding to Mmegi's enquiry on pending by-elections for vacancies in the Gaborone City Council (GCC) and North West District after two councillors died. In Gaborone, Botswana National Front (BNF) and Marulamantsi councillor Kabo...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 22 January 2008
Limkokwing sets the record straight
He said this at a press conference he addressed with President Festus Mogae, immediately after the graduation ceremony at Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). Dr Limkokwing told the media that: "The students we employ after graduating...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 22 January 2008
Phikwe 'Domkrag' ridicules Moupo
Sesame South councillor, Mookane Mmusi said the BNF has to be honest and admit that it is faced with a leadership crisis. He was speaking at a weekend BDP rally held in his ward.Mmusi said he read in the local press that few people turned up for...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 22 January 2008
Blame govt, not rain
Having been sun-baked by the raging sun of the past seasons, the feel of raindrops on the caked earth and weather beaten faces is a refreshing change. But like spilt personalities, we tend to welcome the rains and then rant and rave about the...
EDITOR 22 January 2008
Gaborone power cuts are a driving hazard
In addition to that, there is a serious shortage of manpower in the Botswana Police Service and this worsens the problem. Botswana Police public relations officer, Superintendent Christopher Mbulawa confirmed that police are faced with a...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
Call PSP Molale to order
The skepticism that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is not completely independent might have gained traction last week when former IEC Chairman and Judge of the High Court, John Mosojane, cited several acts of interference in the...
STAFF WRITER 23 January 2008
BACK STAGE
This is an amazing film. Director and scriptwriter Thierry Michel works at the Institut des Arts de Diffusion where he also was a student starting when he was 16 in 1968. He thus has 40 years of experience in the cinema. He made news programmes and...
SASA MAJUMA 23 January 2008
'Ambassador' Johwa eyes global audiences
By doing so, Johwa feels that he will become a cultural ambassador for the country. "Diplomats cannot sell this country alone. An African country cannot sell technology to Europe but they can only sell their arts and culture," he...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 January 2008
BOMU 'ignores' northern artistes
He said yesterday that despite being legitimate BOMU members they (northern recording artistes) feel sidelined by the union. He said the union never consults northern musicians. "BOMU has been performing well in their respective office but it's...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 23 January 2008
Ellerines to delist from BSE
Ellerines, founded in 1950 by South African Ellerine brothers Sidney and Eric, was bought by ABIL for P8. 57 billion and from yesterday it ceased to be listed as a separate entity on the JSE, where it was primarily listed. BSE Listings and Trading...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
Preparations for AVCA conference advanced
In a press release this week, the organisers say preparations for the 7th AVCA conference are so rapidly gaining momentum that Venture Partners Botswana (VPB), IFSC Botswana and AVCA are in a countdown to the global event.Diphuka Maganu, a Marketing...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
Ethics please, Duma FM
Duma FM has started trial run broadcasting. We have had the privilege to listen to the rookie station and what we have heard so far is impressive. The music choice is wide and caters for a very wide audience. The disc jockeys seem to know what...
EDITOR 23 January 2008
More information needed on energy-saving bulbs
The recent BPC advertisements in the print and electronic media encouraging the nation to switch from incandescent bulbs to Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFLs) have, however, been a curious spectacle. My initial impression of the advert was, Wow!...
23 January 2008
Remembering Mmolotsi Sekgoma
Molotsi 'Nchokgo' Sekgoma is the son of Rre Peto and Mekube Sekgoma, born on the 30th July 1939 in Mochudi. He was the first-born child in a family of six children. He was brought up in a family where they were encouraged to be responsible and...
23 January 2008
IEC chairmanship
Dear Sir IEC CHAIRMANMy conversation with you of 28th ultimo refers. As it is almost certain that I will have retired from the bench by the next general elections in 2009, it is important that I afford my successor enough time to get on top of the...
23 January 2008
Judge Mosojane sets the record straight
I simply confirmed that there had been interference with the operations of the IEC from Molale (PSP) and that after I tendered my resignation' he started meddling again and I had little time left to deal with that latest situation, concerning both of...
23 January 2008
Deep condolence for Ziberberg
Under the guidance of Ziberberg DDA Botswana donated thousands of Pula to benefit the Deaf in terms of equipment and the construction and renovation of buildings for training and production units for the Deaf. One of Ziberberg' prime gifts to the...
23 January 2008
CKGR mine 'consultation' exercise flawed - SI
The move is part of plans to develop a $2.2 billion diamond mine within the reserve. In what has since been ruled an unlawful and unconstitutional act, in 2002 the Botswana government removed more than 600 Bushmen from the CKGR, without their...
23 January 2008
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23 January 2008
Vikings honours softball legend
The event will be known as the AP Mokoto Classic after the founding father of Viking and Botswana Softball Association (BSA) Andrew Pusetso Mokoto. The man behind the tournament, Labbeous Peloewetse of Vikings said at a press conference last week...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 January 2008
Rollers confront Celtic on Sunday
Bloemfontein Celtic, one of the most supported teams in South Africa will play Gaborone giants, Township Rollers in a friendly game on Sunday afternoon at the National Stadium. Rollers' official, Father Maphongo said they are using the game to...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
BONA sets dates for delayed finals
The two finals were postponed last year because of unforeseen circumstances. The Debswana final match was abandoned mid-way because of rain while the association could not host the Motor Centre final due to limited time. The Motor Centre final...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 January 2008
Ezinkomo next on Chiefs' menu
The game kicks off at 7pm. This season, Chiefs have been on a high, scoring 30 goals and conceding only seven goals. Magosi have been in a class of their own and every time they take to the field, they are the team to beat. In a way, this seem to...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
Ngoma renews fight for F/town West
His long held dream was enhanced recently when councillors loyal to Masisi drifted to his side. His brave fight in the recent mayoral race which he reportedly lost by two votes during a party caucus, is telling the man's intentions. At the recent...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
Kgosi, MP tour Tlokweng
The two leaders' first port of call was Mafitlthakgosi Primary School where they addressed Standard Seven pupils. In an interview after addressing Matlala Community Junior Secondary School Form One students, Kgosi Gaborone said: "Visits to schools...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 23 January 2008
Cattle disease ravages Ngami
Before the outbreak they could sell their cattle at the Botswana Meat Commission in Francistown and in butcheries within the constituency. Since the outbreak, that was confirmed in mid October last year, the department of animal health in the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
Beware of Chinese toothpaste
DEG is found in Chinese-manufactured toothpaste under various brands. However, the chemical is not recommended for use in food and drugs and it is said to contribute to mass poisoning in different parts of the world. Panama, Australia, the United...
STAFF WRITER 23 January 2008
Fire breaks out at Mayor's office
Acting deputy clerk, Innocent Leonard said he noticed the fire when he was in a meeting with Mothei in the mayor's office at around 11am and sounded the alarm. "I told him, 'let us get out before we burn in here'," he said. He suggested arson after...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
No diarrhoea reports at Nyangabgwe
An official from the hospital said the paediatric patients they have suffer from other health problems and not diarrhoea. This is in contrast to Mahalapye hospital where an increasing number of patients in the paediatric ward suffer from diarrhoea....
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
Mogae leaves office haunted by passion killings
Mogae was speaking on the occasion of bidding BaNgwato of Mahalapye farewell yesterday. "I do not know what can be done about this," the President said. "Perhaps we should close the bars during the week or enforce some extreme measures. I say this...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 23 January 2008
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