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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

Cartoon 23.01.08

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

Nkate wants cure for sick schools

This came in the wake of parents around the country complaining in Kgotla meetings and even calling the teaching service management asking for the sacking of all the failing teachers in the schools. At Kokong Primary School in the Southern...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

Nigerian accused claims frame on cocaine charge

He accused the investigating officer, Khumo Bagopi of fabricating the case after he was discharged and acquitted by the village magistrate court on a different offence last year. "After the case, you and your colleagues vowed that you were...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

Mogae lauds Batswana for peace

Mogae said regardless of whether they were disagreements between government and the people or other politicians, it never got out of hand like in other countries in Africa. "Even though at times we did not quite see eye-to-eye concerning some...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

How is BDF doing for uniform?

He was responding to allegations by BDF soldiers that there was a serious shortage of boots, camouflage and overalls, to the extent that some soldiers were forced to report for duty in plain clothes. "We are not facing any crises regarding...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

Sporting lawyer, Sebego joins political fray

Sebego will stand against Gaborone South MP, Akanyang Magama in the Botswana National Front (BNF) primary elections, which are scheduled for next month. Sebego is better known for his involvement in football than as a political activist. He is...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 January 2008

Transporters fight over passengers

Zimbabwean Ray Dokotela-Moyo, owner of Dokotela Omnibus Company appeared in court in Bulawayo on Friday last week charged with inciting two men to kill Sibonginkosi Moyo, an inspector at Fellowship Bus Company, another big transporter on the route....

FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 24 January 2008

Check the spelling on toothpaste - dentist

Molefe was speaking in the wake of the warning by the Ministry of Health early this week, advising customers to avoid toothpastes made in China because they contain Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a harmful chemical. DEG is said to be used in anti-freeze...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

Lerala chief fumes at his boss

He said the meddling has now caused rifts and tensions between him and the residents. Last Monday, the residents thronged the Lerala Kgotla for a meeting that Moroka claim he was not aware of. The chief said by the look of things, the meeting was...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

Kanjabanga hounded by BDP - Boko

Boko wants the case struck off the roll 'because his client's constitutional right to be tried within a reasonable time has been breached'. "The claimants demand the immediate stay of any further action in respect of the intended prosecution as they...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

Attorney Kanjabanga faces theft charges

The matter is before village chief magistrate, Lot Moroka. Eight others charged alongside Kanjabanga include his secretary Boitshwarelo Moreemang, Kudzani Gaabopiwe, Ishmael Olekile, M K Capital Power and its managing director, Paul Mchenya, Mabone...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

BOMU set to deliver awards report today

The presentation is meant to explain the criteria used on the awards, contribution made by the five judges and the 40 percent made through SMS, said BOMU secretary general Nkgopolang Thomelang. An international private company, Price Water House...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 24 January 2008

Limkokwing disappoints artists

Artists were lured to enter the competition by catchy lines like "convert that hobby of yours into a prize-winning entry" but up to now the winners have not been announced. One of the entrants and award-winning author Lauri Kubuitsile is unhappy...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 24 January 2008

Leteane defends 'Re hauhele'

He possesses a golden voice and it must be easy for any producer to get the best out of him. But just one track spoils it all. It is understandable that Vusi idolises South African gospel maestro Lundi Tamarya but going to the extent of copying him...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 January 2008

Africa sees robust 2008 despite subprime-AfDB

Bank President Donald Kaberuka told Reuters Asian demand for Africa's resources and better economic management by African governments had so far protected the continent's countries from the financial turbulence beyond its shores."On first round...

24 January 2008

Domestic stocks remain resilient to US crunch

An analyst at Capital Securities says this is partly because revenue sources for these companies are not likely to be affected by the sub-prime mortgage crisis in the US. However, Leutlwetse Tumelo points out that ripple effects of world markets...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
StaffWriter 24 January 2008

Flood alert

In light of these prospects, the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) would like to warn members of the public about inherent dangers of flash floods. We would also like to emphasise that forecasts are not precise predictions and hence...

24 January 2008

UB sponsored students return as medical doctors

They are joined by four government sponsored interns. The University established mutually beneficial training arrangements with four universities in South Africa and two in Australia where medical students were sent after part one of their...

24 January 2008

Two energy futures

Humans will have found ways of dealing with air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. New technologies will have reduced the amount of energy needed to power buildings and vehicles. Indeed, the distant future looks bright, but much depends on how...

JEROEN VAN DER VEER* 24 January 2008

WHITHER BOTSWANA?

I recall that in his last state of the nation address to the National Assembly last year, President Mogae commented on his commitment to advancing the democratic culture for which this country is already so well known. He was particularly elated that...

DAN MOABI 24 January 2008

How prepared is BPC for power supply?

The cost of these power outages to the economy cannot be over-estimated. With this clear and present danger, it is not only fair but also necessary for the authorities to explain to the nation the scope of the crisis and how they plan to respond...

EDITOR 24 January 2008

Cartoon 24.01.08

24 January 2008

Massive increase in BDC sponsorship

The amount is P52,500 more than last year's sponsorship. This is the second year that BDC is sponsoring the event organised by the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA). The competition will be held in Jwaneng this weekend. It will mark the end of the...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 24 January 2008

Kim's Auto honours tennis prodigy

The equipment were handed over to Mabaka accompanied by his mother, Fidzani, by Kim's Auto managing director, Chae Soo Kim at the Botswana Tennis Centre in Gaborone. The company donated the equipment to the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) Form...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 24 January 2008

Gunners clear confusion over PRO position

The man touted as Gunners' spokesman has been Kitso Dlamini but Dada's comeback has confused matters. Dlamini has told Mmegi Sport that at Gunners, they do not have a public relations officer. He explained that the club spokesman works under the...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 24 January 2008

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