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Botswana: Yardstick of African democracy
Below, KOFI AKOSAH-SARPONG, explores Rawlings' recent presentation in Nigeria and his search for a 'democratic practice' that integrates the values of western democracy with African custom. Botswana emerges as a significant marker on Rawlings'...
25 January 2008
Of Mogae, farewell speeches, white horses and heifers
Every now and then, when a president is about to leave office, there are cartoons depicting the president as a beggar out in the street, or as an unemployed vagrant. That image could not be further from the truth. It is after their tenure that...
25 January 2008
Exploring rural-urban migration
The senior citizen was prompted to ask the question because children in Shakawe were leaving in large numbers to go for weekends in Maun to shop and to party. The young people would reportedly tell the elderly people a majority of whom are...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Banned pastors not Anglican Church employees - Mwamba
In an answering affidavit to the court case the pastors have lodged against the church, Mwamba outlined the church rules that empower him to make decisions. "The applicants are not employees of the Anglican (first respondent) and for the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
NDMO warns the public of floods
"Given the forecast, the district commissioners who are responsible for managing floods in their respective localities have been urged to be alert and report such incidents to the National Disaster Management offices," he said. Moyo revealed that...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 25 January 2008
Sex-for-grades scam blankets UB
"Those who refuse to oblige fail the examinations," cried scores of female students. SRC president, Mishingo Jeremiah shares the concern raised by the students, adding that all available efforts should be made to stem the problem. He said that...
SERWALO MAZWIDUMA 25 January 2008
Unions helpless on teacher-student love affairs
"We can only take action if the members violate the union constitution but when they violate the code of ethics of their profession, there is little that we can do," said the Botswana Secondary Teachers' Union (BOSETU) president, Eric Ditau. "There...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Cold war in the BNF?
Many within the party believe that although things look normal on the surface, the war is being fought behind the scenes. They say the rivalry might reach the boil again during the primary elections. Last week the BNF Elections' Board resigned en...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Mogae warns 'shadow' correspondents
Mogae spoke of people bent on making things difficult for Vice President Ian Khama and said such people "will not manage". The President was particularly angry with people who sent vitriolic articles, critical of the government of the day to...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Who will gather Mogae's presents?
It is reported that in Ghanzi the Farmers Association gave him up to 50 heifers and a bull. Patricia Maganu reports from Serowe that the President got 10 calves. The happiest moment came when Vice President Ian Khama and his younger brothers...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
DPP, Nchindo lawyers square up
In the current sideshow, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has drawn first blood by demanding that Collins Newman Attorneys should recuse themselves from the case. DPP argues that Collins and Newman suffers conflict of interest in the...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Mhlauli judgement (Part 3)
Is Kadimo Oremeng a truthful and credible witness?Advocate Van Zyl dwelt at length on the evidence of Oremeng. The Advocate highlighted the variance between Oremeng's evidence in court and the statement he gave to the Directorate on Corruption...
25 January 2008
BOOK REVIEW
African Psycho is an unusual novel. It is a story of neglect, abandonment and revenge, where the person seeking revenge on society attacks individuals and in that act is actually punishing himself. "I have decided to kill Germaine on December 29"...
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 25 January 2008
BACK STAGE
It starts with a television (TV) news interview in 2009 with a doctor (played by Emma Thompson) who claims to have created a vaccine that cures cancer using the homeopathic principle of treating like with like. At first she has 100 percent success....
SASA MAJUMA 25 January 2008
Batswana women writers making a mark
The trio, who are close friends, are in the process of jointly writing an anthology of short stories for children. The 44-year-old American-born Kubuitsile came to Botswana in 1989 as a Peace Corp and three years later got married to a Motswana, so...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Artists hold exhibition
The theme of the artworks on display by the duo shows the viewer the links between the narrative in the visual arts and poetry. "The use of free-association, the juxtaposition of caught happenings that allow a relationship between the real and...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
Last Friday's Mmegi intrigued me. Of course it does every week, excellent newspaper, make sure you buy a copy every day. In fact buy several copies every day. What intrigued me to begin with were two advertisements in exactly the same position...
25 January 2008
Blackouts prompt scramble for renewable energy
With the commissioning of additional coal-fired and nuclear plants several years away before they will bring relief to SA's overburdened power system, Eskom is turning to alternatives to bring more power in faster. Rationing and voluntary target...
25 January 2008
In for a raw deal from second hand car dealers?
"I just bought a light American truck for P60, 000. I settled for this particular model because it was extremely cheap," says Nathan Mushota, a technician with a printing company in Gaborone. "I paid the dealer, collected the truck and set off for my...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 25 January 2008
A woman of epicurean delights
Talking to this proud owner of FRESSH restaurant located at one of Gaborone's up-market shopping malls takes her back to the days when owning a restaurant is just a dream. Seeing her among her employees at the restaurant, one would not believe...
JOHN CHURU
Correspondent 25 January 2008
Agronomist predicts high yield
Phineas Pheto of the National Master Plan for Arable Agriculture and Dairy Development (NAMPAAD) argues that the good yield forecast is not based on the fact that people have crops in their fields. It is based on the continuous rains covering large...
KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
New purchasing system at Choppies
The system has been named Choppies Gram. It started last December and was installed at all the 47 stores countrywide. Says the chain's Director of Public Relations Ben Stegling: "Simply put, Choppies Gram is about buying groceries from one store...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 25 January 2008
Is ZANU-PF's Makoni serious?
After dictator Mugabe betrayed Zimbabweans in the manner he did, killing hundreds to discourage democracy, people are not excited about anything of the sort at all. What excitement is generated from ZANU-PF cloning itself? And will they label...
*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 25 January 2008
First Rand CEO lauds 'stable' Botswana
Speaking at a luncheon hosted in his honour by First Rand's subsidiary FNB Botswana, Nxasana said such initiatives "send the right message" and attract foreign investment. He commended the country for its good macro-and-micro economic policies,...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Power cuts plunge business into turmoil
Since January 16 some parts of the country has experienced unexpected power blackouts. This is because Botswana's major power supplier, Eskom, of South Africa, has decided to cut the outside supply to meet local demand. This latest development has...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 25 January 2008
US slump to affect Botswana exports
The credit crunch spread across the Atlantic to the UK where banks stopped lending to each other, resulting in a run on deposits at Northern Rock, which is now on the verge of being nationalized. Although the effects of the US sub-prime mortgage...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Chinese shops 'cushion' inflation
In a mini-survey conducted by Mmegi in the Francistown's shopping district, it has emerged that most shoppers seem to be gravitating towards cheaper products more and more. What can they do since the wages they earn at the end of the month cannot...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 25 January 2008
By God, he does speak!
In a purported interview with the state newspaper, Khama reportedly denied The Botswana Gazette speculation that he is to replace the permanent secretary to the president (PSP) with an army officer. "As far as I am concerned, the PSP will...
EDITOR 25 January 2008
Obtaining a license is tedious
I have never known that the business community suffers a lot due to some of the out-dated laws still practiced by most of our councils. We don't need somebody from the moon to come and show us how awkward some of our licensing laws are because even a...
25 January 2008
Chewing football bones
I was hoping that after the Zebras vs Bafana game [16/01/08], a number of our local media houses would start criticizing and questioning Rowe's tactics and formations. Much to my dismay none whatsoever did so except for Sunday Standard' Tshepho...
25 January 2008
Institutionalising political bribery
In this article I confine myself to the two recently televised incidents where the controversial BDP candidate in the Palapye by-election doled out gifts to the football community and then the ailing at the hospital. After winning the primaries, the...
25 January 2008
Keep safe during the rain
During heavy storms at night, is when most of the break-ins occurs. Due to the noise of the rain on the roof, tenants and guards do not hear the intruders coming, also the dogs sense of smell and hearing is not so good during the storm, and most...
25 January 2008
Ex-mayor Bagayi to stand in Phikwe East?
Bagayi has confirmed that he has relocated to Phikwe East after moving out of the mayoral house. He lost the mayoral chain to Amogelang Mojuta early this month. "Yes, I can confirm that I have relocated to Phikwe East. It's highly likely that I'll...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 25 January 2008
Cartoon 25.01.08
25 January 2008
FIRST CUT
Two or three years ago, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) tried to bid for the hosting rights of the 2010 tournament but the government refused to play ball as Angola got the nod. The argument by then was that the P1 billion expenditure...
DENNIS KEAGILE 25 January 2008
Satmos' top goal-scorer vanishes?
Satmos, who are placed second behind log leaders, GNT, have not seen their predatory marksman after the festive season break. Phiri, a Zambian who made a name for himself while plying his trade in Zimbabwe, joined Satmos at the beginning of the...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 25 January 2008
Chess season kicks-off
The event marks the first step in what is likely to be a rigorous battle to the national crown. All top players in the country will be present save for the two defending champions in FIDE Master Phemelo Khetho (men) and Tshepiso Lopang (women). The...
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 25 January 2008
Magosi maintain unbeaten run
Chiefs have now made history by going 15 games without a loss in the Mascom Premier League. Though Magosi's achievement is remarkable, they still have to match Township Rollers' national record of 20 games in 1985. That season Rollers only lost to...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
No decision on aborted game yet
PLC Secretary Setete Phuthego says a decision will be made after the PLC receives recommendations from its legal advisor. "The issue was referred to our legal advisor to advise us whether to prosecute or not. At the moment I cannot say what will...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 25 January 2008
ECCO's poor show worry official
He said the development is worrying and something needs to be done to revive the fortunes of the national champions. "There is a serious problem. When this season started, we had an intention to defend the title but we are now not in the right...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 25 January 2008
Chiefs go for 'Nandos'
Chiefs' communications manager, Clifford Mogomotsi told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they have written to Rollers informing them that they are talking to the player. Speculation is rife that Koko has been offered around P30,000 signing on fee and a...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Celtic confirm Gaborone duel
"We are finalising everything and we will arrive in Botswana on Saturday for the game. We have already sent our representatives there. I can assure you that we are taking this game seriously as we are preparing for the start of the second round (of...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Swallows, Cosmos invade Gaborone
The tournament will feature Mascom Premier League giants Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Extension Gunners; and South African Premier League sides Moroka Swallows and Jomo Cosmos. In the opening game scheduled to kick-off at 7pm, Gunners take on Cosmos....
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Botswana to receive more rains
According to a Meteorological Services official Gasewasepe Nthobatsang, the Ngamiland, Chobe, Central and North East will continue to experience widespread thundershowers or rain. She said heavy falls are expected in some places over those areas. "A...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
When good rains become a vendor's blight
She is a self-employed tailor who also operates pay phones. On a normal day, her business is brisk and rewarding. At this time of year, she mainly makes alterations on school uniforms. But she also does overalls and any other piece of cloth that is...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 25 January 2008
GTC students start class boycott
The students, who sang freedom struggle songs on their way to present a petition to the Minister of Education, Jacob Nkate said that they would continue the class boycott until their grievances are resolved. "If they do not resolve these issues we...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Lifespan of Gaborone roads has expired - Mayor
Some of the roads were built 15 to 30 years ago without adequate provision of storm water drainage, Jain pointed out, adding that they have not been refurbished to meet modern standards in line with modern traffic requirements. He admitted that...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 25 January 2008
Court fed up with suspect's 'snake bite' tale
Now court officials say they have had enough.Chief Magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang threw the gauntlet at Tebogo Ramanganeng, 29, that his story had better be true next time, otherwise she is going ahead with the trial, come January 28.Ramanganeng...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 25 January 2008
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