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'Why we resigned'- BNF board
We wish to make it clear that the ex-Board had no intention of running a public war of words with the Central Committee. We also wished to state in no uncertain terms that the resignation of the Board was not related to the factional tensions that...
01 February 2008
Lobtrans trucks grounded as drivers' pay cheques bounce
Some of the drivers say their pay cheques were not honoured. The drivers, who requested anonymity, say they became suspicious when they were paid with cheques instead of their salaries being deposited in their bank accounts as usual. "Those...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Teachers welcome new referral system
BTU secretary general Keorapetse Kgasa said that members have accepted the system and it has had a positive impact since it encourages them to have one family doctor. AFA requires a member of a medical aid to register a family doctor - a General...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Khama sheds his 'enigma image' in Serowe
One praise poet, Radithobane Mokane, even went to the extent of saying "Tshetlha ya dikgwa, Kgosi ya me le ha o bua le ene ha nke a tshega," prompting a tumult of laughter from the crowd and tickling even Khama himself. Some of the things that he...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Parties gear for Gaborone ward by-election
Although the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has not released dates for the by-election, the country's political parties have moved into the area and all look set for the fight. Botswana Congress Party (BCP) publicity secretary Dumelang...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Mogae arrives in Addis for AU summit
The summit opened yesterday morning. Speakers at the opening ceremony were expected to include AU chairperson President John Kufour of Ghana, outgoing AU Commission chairperson Alpha Oumar Konare, and United Nations (UN) Secretary General Ban Ki...
01 February 2008
Budget: What does the crystal ball say?
The displaced plebeians for whom that balcony was constructed occupy the makeshift tent on the exterior lawn, awaiting possible confirmation by the performing minstrel on budget day, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Baledzi Gaolathe, of...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 01 February 2008
How Mhlauli walked
State Counsel, Boyce F. Rampete, a dark-brown man with a frail looking frame, a small face half lost behind big shades, his large robe swirling in a cloud behind him, walks up the stairs to Court Number 11. He nervously puffs on a cigarette. At the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Nchindo's first day in court
Yesterday Moroka was in that posture for a large part of the session in his court. Most of the session was spent reading out charges to former Debswana managing director Louis Nchindo, his son Louis Garvas, Debswana group secretary Joe Matome,...
GIDEON NKALA and
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writers 01 February 2008
Nchindo case postponed to March
Although the case has generated huge public interest, yesterday's events seemed like too much shuffling of the feet with no meaningful movement. Not much was achieved on the day. The prosecution withdrew two charges that had been leveled against...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
BOOK REVIEW
The World According to Bertie is the fourth in the series of Edinburgh-based novels by McCall Smith labelled "A 44 Scotland Street Novel" (Mmegi 13 April 2006). They began as a "daily novel" published in the local Edinburgh newspaper The Scotsman....
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 01 February 2008
Of DTC Botswana, sightholders and 'diamantaires'
The highlight of this year's economic landscape will be the launch of the highly anticipated Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Botswana. Subsequently, sightholders are setting up shop to be ready for the $360 million rough diamonds they will get...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
BACK STAGE
And it is a true story. Granted that it is a bit long, running one minute short of two hours, Talk to Me, is gripping right to the end. The title comes from interactive radio in the 1960s, when a DJ makes an appeal to his audience to call in. Yes,...
SASA MAJUMA 01 February 2008
Model-search mired in controversy
At a Press conference held at their premises, Fashion Lounge Botswana recently announced that they are taking over BIME and will be running the show from now onwards. But "project pioneer" Collins Nawala has been incensed by all this, accusing...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
I was in the Philippines a decade after the truly wonderful overthrow of that old fascist crook Ferdinand Marcos by what Philippinos proudly call "People Power". Over 3 million ordinary people took to the streets and demanded liberty and freedom from...
01 February 2008
Donor countries to invest $9bn in AfDB
The commitment was given by the donor countries at a recent meeting of Africa's development partners in London to become yet another significant event in the history of aid relations between Africa and its partners. At the talks, representatives of...
01 February 2008
CIC Energy wants local contractors for village development
Last week the company placed an advert in newspapers inviting companies in the fields of construction, material and service providers to register for the information session on the Residential Village Development for the Mmamabula Energy Project....
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 01 February 2008
Eskom denies delaying Mmamabula project
The project, which could involve a 7.5-million-ton-a-year to 9-million-ton-a-year coal mine, as well as the 2 100-MW to 2 460-MW power plant, was being pursued by CIC Energy, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Eskom Enterprises MD Brian...
01 February 2008
BP improves service delivery
A BP Botswana retail sales manager Ruth Dumedisang said recently in Tlokweng that they have already introduced initiatives to improve their operations. These include the 'Attendant Cashier Incentive Programme', which started in July and ended in...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 01 February 2008
BCL develops power saving plan
BCL divisional manager in charge of marketing and communications, Gerald Ndlovu said the mine has engaged the services of an energy audit consultant to help identify areas that can reduce power consumption without affecting business. "BCL is fully...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 01 February 2008
Media is crucial to national branding
Seale was speaking at a (BEDIA) workshop at the Gaborone Sun this week where he was invited to share the South African experience on the role of the media in branding. "Opportunity and Tranquility Beckon" is the stripe line on the branding...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 01 February 2008
What is in the briefcase for us, Minister Gaolathe?
Having presented a P25.91 billion budget, Gaolathe faces the nation at a time when there are pressing issues that need to be urgently tackled requiring the government to dig deeper into the national coffers. Developments on the global...
01 February 2008
Tiger Kloof died once, lived twice
Also, many will agree that the Bangwato heir and founding president of Botswana, Seretse Khama fought vociferously against imperialist regimes as Rhodes' and caused the ushering in of independence on a silver platter to his nation, hence naturally,...
ENOLE DITSHEKO 01 February 2008
NITTY GRITTY
Thy light does not come to earthExpectant mothers are dying to give birthAs the incubators turn coldAnd hospital generators are very old. When will thy kingdom of light come?When will thy mandate be done? Give us this day our daily breadThat got...
BAROLONG SEBONI 01 February 2008
Professor Parsons is mistaken
Given that accuracy in recording and reporting information is as important to the field of history as it is to journalism, we were surprised and disappointed. This letter will only deal with his sentences on Dipolelo Video Arts/Storyline Media,...
01 February 2008
Kibaki openly rigged the results
I am a Kenyan residing in the capital Nairobi, and I can assure you that Kibaki openly rigged the results with the help of the Electoral Commission of Kenya and a few of his rich and powerful friends in the country. No one is ready to accept the...
01 February 2008
NGOs demand that SADC leaders should show commitment
In a statement following a three day strategy meeting, members of the Southern African Gender Protocol Alliance[1] <#_ftn1> commended the recent move by senior officials responsible for gender to strengthen the draft SADC Protocol on...
01 February 2008
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
It is clear from the above quotation that from day one, the Serowe stadium was a disaster in the making. The disaster now stands prominently on the notorious site for all to see. I wish the audit report had clarified what "the department" meant when...
DAN MOABI 01 February 2008
Students should heed positive spirit at MoE
The latest developments could be pointers that the ministry has effectively become a listening establishment. This is a highly commendable positive development. This week the Minister of Education, Jacob Nkate, officially received 19 buses...
EDITOR 01 February 2008
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01 February 2008
FIRST CUT
But it is not all doom and gloom as Angola seems to be on the right track in Ghana. The Angolans were still to play by the time of going to press but they had a good chance of reaching the quarters yesterday. Just this week, Botswana Football...
DENNIS KEAGILE 01 February 2008
Test of character for Super Eagles
But as fate would have it, blood rivals Ghana and Nigeria confront each other in the first game of the last eight - an eagerly awaited clash pitting two of Africa's soccer giants. The fact that the once legendary Black Stars of Ghana and the Super...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
BNSC plans budgeting and strategy course
The first phase kicks-off on Monday and ends on Friday when the second phase starts. The BNSC said the course is targeted but not limited to treasurers and secretaries general of affiliate bodies. Over 20 delegates divided into two batches have been...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 01 February 2008
Botswana grapples with embracing IP
The symposium discussed the very difficult questions of definition and ownership of intellectual property, its teaching, and its bearing on the development process in Botswana and internationally. The acknowledgement was made that the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 01 February 2008
National Stadium hosts speed chess
The one-day event will be held tomorrow at the National Stadium. Each player will have five minutes per game. The defending champion is FIDE Master (FM) Phemelo Khetho. Roscoe Bonna is always an eagerly awaited and popular speed chess event....
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 01 February 2008
Chiefs clash with BMC again
Both sides met a week ago at the same venue and Chiefs ran away with a slim 1-0 victory to finish the opening round without a loss in 15 games. In tomorrow's game, Ezinkomo will be looking for revenge against Magosi. Once again, BMC can be...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Rollers host Platinum Stars
The 8pm game comes after Popa hosted and hammered another South African side Bloemfontein Celtic 2-1 in Gaborone last Sunday. After the Celtic win, Rollers go into tonight's game on a high. Last weekend, Rollers showed a lot of improvement under new...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Remaining fire engines can cope - GCC officer
But a GCC source has told Mmegi that the city council's fire engines are poorly serviced. The source, who requested anonymity, says the engines' service plans are not followed because authorities say there is no money. A fire engine was involved in...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Ministry closes down GTC
The students were warned by Education Minister Jacob Nkate in writing on Wednesday that if they did not return to class by 9am yesterday he would, in accordance with the provisions of section 27 of the Education Act, close the college and expect all...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Court to rule on Zim group sex case
The accused have also been charged with facilitating rape after allegedly forcing two Zimbabweans to have sex without their consent. The prosecution and the defence both made their submissions this week. The defence counsels submitted...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 01 February 2008
Education Ministry on learning curve - PRO
At the Ministry of Education (MoE), it seems the year 2008 has started on the wrong foot with the month of January registering four major incidents that have set tongues wagging across the country. Twenty-two Francistown Senior Secondary School...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 01 February 2008
Thugs terrorise Monarch township
So serious was the situation between 2004 and 2005 that in a given month Kgosi Martin Burns Chilume got to hear up to 100 cases. That translated to over 800 cases annually. "The situation is no longer that bad because nowadays, we have below 70...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 01 February 2008
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