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The death of Timothy Mupoperi took place on the night of April 16, 2004 at Otse Veterinary Camp in Central District. A panel of seven judges set Chunga free yesterday on the grounds that the evidence against him was unreliable and contradictory. The...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 January 2008

Chinese celebrate New Year

Chinese diplomats from their embassies in Botswana and South Africa graced the event. Proceedings were conducted in Mandarin and English. At the beginning of the event, guests were treated to the 'dragon dance'. In this traditional dance, which is...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 29 January 2008

Ellerines de-lists from BSE

A statement on the BSE website says Ellerines Holdings de-listed with effect from 24 January 2008. The company was founded in 1950 by South African brothers, Sidney and Eric Ellerines. It has been bought by ABIL for P8.57 billion. The company ceased...

BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 January 2008

Power failure shackles Phikwe business

Even though Phikwe has experienced intermittent power cuts, a regional power crisis has necessitated businesses in the mining town to find alternative power sources. Many business people said their first priority would be purchasing generators to...

KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 29 January 2008

Mmamabula project delayed

Financial close for the first phase of the project is now expected in the fourth quarter of 2008, followed immediately with the start of construction in the same quarter.This would push commercial operation of the first unit of the power station to...

29 January 2008

Stop teacher-student sex!

However, lately, there are increasing reports of teacher-student "love" affairs. Surely, love does not form the basis of such a union. It is more like a sex maniac teacher taking advantage of the impressionable and hapless school kids. ...

EDITOR 29 January 2008

AS I SEE IT

He could easily have validated Botswana as, "a shining example of democracy." To sparkle, democracy unlike diamonds, needs to be systematically polished and burnished. Originally our constitution did not recognise the two-term presidency. First...

MICHAEL DINGAKE 29 January 2008

I blame BDP veterans

BDP is a party that has existed for long. It has attracted a lot of youth such as me but of late I do not bless the way things are being operated. It has enough veterans, who are supposed to act as custodians at times when things go wrong rather...

29 January 2008

Our Health policy is outdated

Our past contributions to this debate may have been pervaded by frustration and condescension, and one must admit that we met arrogance of an equal magnitude from the powers that be. In this opinion the author seeks to bring to our attention the...

29 January 2008

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29 January 2008

Wasteful TAFIC held to a draw

The match ended in a 3-3 draw with the referee dishing out nine yellow cards. GU were the first to draw blood early in the game when Kebareng Sabone of TAFIC handled the ball in the box. Kenny Ledikwe drilled the resultant spot kick past Tebo...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 29 January 2008

BFTU joins anti-Davos front

The day is commemorated in 'confrontation' with the world economic forum summit of neo-liberal elites held every year in Davos, Switzerland. A statement of solidarity from the office of BFTU secretary general Gadzani Mhotsha says the annual Davos...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 29 January 2008

Gaborone Cricket Club retains officials

Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, club chairman, Sumod Damodar said that all the officials retained their seats unopposed. However, the club has brought in two new faces as additional members of the executive committee. Aiden Rose and Jonathan...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 29 January 2008

Still no takers for Zambian soccer duo

But the two players have failed to find clubs after they were released by Lobatse sides BMC (Chimbokaila) and Extension Gunners (Muwowo). The two have been hanging around together since their release. Chimbokaila is said to be in negotiations with...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 January 2008

Tango Boys lose star players

TASC spokesperson Jonas Ikgopoleng said that Amos got a new job in Gaborone while Mokgathi, who is a soldier, has been transferred to the capital city. He said it was not going to be easy for TASC to monitor the players while in Gaborone and they...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 29 January 2008

FSS students "boozers" sent packing

Addressing a well attended parents and teachers association (PTA) meeting at the FSSS main hall yesterday as part of the orientation for the incoming Form Four students, school head, Othusitse Othusitse, assured the parents that the school was on...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 29 January 2008

Dam construction set for February

This will be the fourth dam after Gaborone, Bokaa and Letshibogo. The dam is divided into two sections with the first expected to be complete in October 2011 and the last one in January 2012, according to Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 29 January 2008

Sour case gets bitter for murderers

Molefhe was also convicted on one count of unlawful possession of ammunition. Molefhe is a South African citizen while Sampson is a Motswana. Justice Maruping Dibotelo made a ruling yesterday that there were no extenuating circumstances in the...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 January 2008

'Communication' shifts for 'Intelligence'

Sources within government indicate that the Directorate of Security and Intelligence is making preparations to move into the office block located around the Gaborone main mall. The Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology recently revealed...

TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 29 January 2008

Baby born on train

Engine drivers of Botswana Railways had to transmogrify themselves into midwives when they transferred the soon-to-be-mother to a first-class coach to be delivered of her burden of nine months. "There was considerable pandemonium as passengers wanted...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 29 January 2008

BACK STAGE

Now from Australia comes Ten Canoes, also a remarkable and lyrical film made with the Ramingining Aboriginal people to tell one of their ancient stories in different dialects of Ganalbingu and with English subtitles. It is the 10th movie from Rolf de...

SASA MAJUMA 29 January 2008

Don't compromise your watchdog role BOMU told

The 2007 BOMU Mascom music awards panel of adjudicators' audited report has recommended that there should be a formal appointment of adjudicators with expectations, processes and protocols they would be involved in clearly spelt out right from the...

MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 29 January 2008

Maun to host Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day marks the global recognition of efforts in sensitising and raising public awareness on issues affecting wetlands and their utilisation. This year's theme is: "Healthy Wetlands, Healthy People". The theme symbolises the...

30 January 2008

Seepapitso unhappy with govt stance

Seepapitso cited cases where government officials are sponsored to travel within the country and beyond any time they wished "whilst Dikgosi have to kneel down for weeks" before a trip could be approved. "Even travelling to Mochudi - just around...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

Bisto won't keep quiet yet

He and Robert Dargie have teamed up again to produce a hot disco album titled Didimala a follow-up to last year's Matshidiso. There is no doubt that Bisto, whose real name is Peter Maunge, is passionate about the job he does. He likes being...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 30 January 2008

Dikakapa shoots video

Group leader Moagi 'Jumbo' Lekone said the DVD, which depicts the country's cultural and tourism aspects, will be released next month and launched in March. He said the DVD was shot at places like the Molepolole Kgotla, a pan in Sekoma and also at...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 January 2008

Veteran muso to release album

He is working on the project with his cousin, DJ Sidney Baitsile as the soundman.Bra Tsilo says he is going to incorporate the services of other local musicians. He is intending to give the upcoming album his best shot. "Definitely it will have...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 January 2008

Batswana tap clothing market

Botswana may still be far from being self-reliant in terms of goods and services, but in the near future we might see international clothing labels slowly fading into oblivion as more and more Batswana have taken it upon themselves to establish their...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

About women and willpower

Kgaotsang Matthews from Moribame Matthews Attorneys said over the weekend at a day dubbed 'Me-Day' that it would be good to write a will to know where one's estate goes after passing on. The event was organised by Standard Chartered Diva Club...

THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

Tati Nickel to surpass BCL on power consumption

The survey shows that by 2009/10, the power consumption at peak load from Tati Nickel would have doubled amid the power crisis that has engulfed the country. Currently at peak load, the mines use 39 mega watts (MW) of power and next year they...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

Branding Botswana on course - Makgato-Malesu

This was revealed at a workshop held by the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA) at the Gaborone Sun on Monday. The brand, which is going to be used to market Botswana globally, was launched by President Festus Mogae last...

TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 30 January 2008

Kibaki is a political rapist

In the face of senseless killings going on in the country since the December elections, all Kenyan leaders must put aside their differences and urgently stop the runway violence. We could not agree more with Odinga, the cheated leader of the...

EDITOR 30 January 2008

The trinity that Khama shall be

He will be the fourth president, and the omnipotent office shall be his third super influential administrative centre. With the leopard skin hanging at his royal home accompanied by military medals, the man will be nothing short of an archetypical...

30 January 2008

Age saves certificate forger

Chief Magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang also considered that Patrick Ganetsang was a first offender and pleaded guilty to save court time. Makati-Lesang took into consideration that Ganetsang is still young and might have been influenced by...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 30 January 2008

What the workers want in the 2009 budget

This is one of the important parliamentary sessions since it is the one which distributes the national cake. There is a need for pro-employment incentives and other interventions in the labour market to make markets adjust to human needs. As...

30 January 2008

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30 January 2008

Mabrano confident of promotion

The Letlhakane-based side currently lies fifth on the standings ahead of FC Palapye with 18 points. They are five points behind leaders Great North Tigers (GNT), who are trailed by Motlakase with 22 points and Satmos with 20 points. Stone Breakers...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 30 January 2008

Hosiah tops chess qualifiers

He was the best of seven players tied on six points because of a superior tie-break. Joint top with Hosiah after seven games were Jona Chaka, Bojosi Sabure, Daniel Mfanenyama, Seabelo Tlhaselo, Edwin Kabelo, Onkemetse Dintle and Thembani Major. The...

30 January 2008

Gunners admit weaknesses

The admission came after Mapantsula suffered heavy defeats from South African sides in the Four-Team Challenge Cup over the weekend. On Friday night, they were thumped 4-1 by Moroka Swallows in a game where debutant Abednico Powell was the only man...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

Rollers to see stars

Kick off is at 8pm. Before the main game, Stars' reserve side will tackle Notwane in a game starting at 6pm. Addressing a press conference in Gaborone yesterday, Stars' marketing and communications manager, Putco Mafani, said that though they did...

TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

MP on Lerala peace mission

He took the initiative after an approach from the VDC. "They told me that the strained relationship between them and the chief hinders them from executing their mandate and they have overstayed in office. I promised the VDC that I would approach the...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

'White man' causes stir

Outpatients idling about suddenly stared in horror as bare-chest Zimbabwean, Charles Mberikwazo staggered in flanked by two policemen. He was white from his head to waist and blood oozed from his nostrils. There was a huge welt across his back. He...

GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 30 January 2008

Promote IP exploitation - Minister

This is because universities, research and technology transfer institutions deal directly with knowledge and information generation as their core activities the Communication, Science and Technology minister said. She was speaking at a workshop on...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

Murder convict loses Court of Appeal bid

Nyambe was appealing the sentence, arguing that there was nothing linking him to the offence. However, a panel of judges upheld the sentence saying evidence led in court linked him to the offence as he was said to have been the one who shot the...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

BDP buries veteran campaigners

BDP women's wing president, Tebelelo Seretse, described Gaosekwe as an honest politician whose dedication to the BDP was beyond reproach. "He used his own resources to help the party," said Seretse. "He was a humble man," she added. Although Seretse...

OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

Students suspended for riots after power failure

The school headmistress, Zibo Nthobatsang, said she had reported the matter to the regional office. She slammed the media for focusing on negative news and said that she would not be asked why she had to explain her actions. "This school improved...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

Striking TCE students await ministry action

The students want their refectory privatised so that a competitive company that will put the health of the students first can take over. "The people who are working in the kitchen do not care about our health. Take for example the tea that is mixed...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 30 January 2008

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