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Palapye Voting Had Fatal Flaws - Nkate
He said: "When looking at the winning margin, it shows that this was not fatal although worrying". The second reason for ordering a re-run, he said, was that the December 22 primaries were chaotic with people campaigning vigorously on the lines....
By Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 11 February 2008
Magama Wants Direct Election Of President
Magama wants the Constitution to provide for the direct election of the president and abolishment of automatic succession by the vice president to the presidency on death, resignation or ceasing to hold office of the incumbent. "This is a...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Muzila Steals The Show From Mogae
This became evident from the start when the Mass choir, composed of civil servants, started singing songs full of praise for the DC. These songs were viewed as patronising especially to Muzila's alleged political rivals like Member of Parliament...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 11 February 2008
Moupo Bites The Dust
Moupo's vice president, Olebile Gaborone survived over his challenger, Alfred Matlapeng at South East North with 1,126 as his opponent polled 361. In one of the most tightly contested constituencies at Gaborone South, Akanyang Magama pulled through...
By Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 11 February 2008
Food For The Soul
At least not in this heat. It sure has been hot as hell and we are almost melting, rendered helpless and on the verge of heat strokes. We are at a loss for what to drink anymore: coke, juice, tea, water, gin and tonic, or the good old beer. The...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 11 February 2008
Talking Musica
"They were a failure from Day One," the bird sonorously intones. "Look, how can it happen that a whole department of government should fail to pay this VAT which all law abiding citizens and thieves are compelled to pay? "Apparently, for all of the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 11 February 2008
DJ Bunz Undaunted By Miami Hiccup
He says before the March 25-29 WMC, he has been booked for gigs in Miami, Chicago and New York. DJ Bunz told Showtime over the weekend that he has managed to raise enough funds for the international DJs' Spin Off Competition and nothing would...
By Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Freshly Ground Take Gabs By Storm
The popular South African group definitely took Gaborone by storm. The band was back at the same venue the next day - and it was never a dull moment. Local artiste Shanti-Lo also performed at the show and, as usual, the young man...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Budget Is About Projects Already Approved - PS
"The Budget does not come out with new things, but (is meant) to implement what is in development plans," Serwalo Tumelo said. People often complain that the Budget has nothing new, and "they are right because it is not the intended purpose. "Tumelo...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Govt Praised For Investment Trust Fund
The Botswana Confederation of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) says the fund, which will warehouse shares and other assets from privatised entities, is a good beginning. "This is a very positive step since it will go a long way in facilitating...
11 February 2008
Debswana Remains De Beers' Major Producer
The group's Chairman said this on Friday when answering questions during a telephone conferencing from South Africa after the company unveiled its annual results for 2007. Nicky Oppenheimer said De Beers was hopeful that the Government of Botswana...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Sebina Road Life Threatening
The road runs from Sebina through Makaleng, Kalakamati, and Sekakangwe all the way to Mbalambi in the North East District. It is the size of a one-way traffic road with gaping potholes. The invisible road markings make driving difficult. The old...
By Uyapo Kgosi
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Modubule Questions Liquidation Of Lobtrans
The company's headquarters was located in Lobatse where many of its employees were also based. Nearly 500 jobs were affected when the company went to the wall last week. The company has been placed under provisional liquidation following a...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Mogae Wants Diamond Skills Transfer
"We expect all licence holders to pursue aggressive training programmes to develop high levels of competence within a reasonable time frame among Batswana." Mogae said this when officially opening the Steinmetz Diamonds Group polishing factory last...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 11 February 2008
'Tinseltown' To Be Opened Next Month
The building, which DTC Botswana's Managing Director Brian McDonald says is in a class of its own "in the world", was funded by De Beers to the tune of P471 million. "It (DTC Botswana) will help diversify the economy and also help sightholders fulfil...
By Business Reporter 11 February 2008
The Debt Delusion
But there is a deeper problem that has been overlooked: the US economy relies upon asset price inflation and rising indebtedness to fuel growth. Therein lies a profound contradiction. On one hand, policy must fuel asset bubbles to keep the economy...
*By Thomas Palley 11 February 2008
Shacking At SHHA
To while away time, he sparingly sips Chibuku earlier purchased from Boikarabelo's shebeen, two doors down the street. He can see his wife, Ruth, as she darts about busy preparing supper on the family stove inside the room. Bokole, who used to sit...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 11 February 2008
GUEST COLUMN
They can never, under any circumstances, be treated as shocks or sudden tragedies. I see them as being factors of political invention. In this country poor planning is a virtue, not a vice. I personally regard it as a cradle of many problems that...
RODOLF MONTHATI 11 February 2008
Etcetera II
Consider the current P4.10 postage stamp which features an Oryx otherwise a kukama or gemsbok - presumably one in a set of wildlife stamps. Why must we be told, on the stamp, that the kukama is the national animal of Namibia? Is this really something...
SANDY GRANT 11 February 2008
Issues In Education
It was noticed that: * Secondary schools can be redesigned to be better places of learning for the futurel Improved academic outcomes and student personal growth are both possible, but it will require a change in the culture and learning...
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O. PANSIRI and
S. WEEKS 11 February 2008
Lost In A Foreign Land
The voice of suffering echoed from afar calling for assistance and it was ignored. Setswana sa re ngwana yo o sa leleng o swela tharing but I think fa ngwana yo a sa neelwe attention still o swela tharing. Today is another strike to remind us that...
11 February 2008
We Are Against Giving Mogae Presents
The issuance of the statement was motivated by the Kgotla meeting called on January 28 2008 by Bakwena Tribal Authorities in which the tribe was asked to prepare for the said visit. The said preparation actually meant that the tribe should come up...
11 February 2008
Thugs Drive Ageing Farmers From Masimo
After all, that was their only means of survival. From the masimo they got food, not only for consumption, but also for paying school fees for their children with proceeds from crops they managed to sell. They also bought clothes for the family. A...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 11 February 2008
The Winners Code
The sportsman hankers for a place in the winner's circle. The icon and the celebrity long for a place in the proverbial sunshine. The pursuit for betterment is a universal human craving. It is this pursuit that has spawned numerous inventions....
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 11 February 2008
Is It The BFA Or PLC?
No explanation was given except that it was for reasons beyond their control. This is one of the many times when fixtures have been cancelled at the last minute. When these cancellations are done, no regard is taken for the teams involved. Teams...
EDITOR 11 February 2008
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Top Bowler Happy With NZ Performance
Mascarenhas, who is also the Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) spokesperson, reached the quarterfinals in the ladies' singles. Her good run ended when she lost to her Australian rival. However, Mascarenhas is happy that she improved her personal...
By Kenneth Banda
Correspondent 11 February 2008
First Division Sponsorship In Pipeline
He said negotiations are at an advanced stage to seal the deal. "We are working round the clock to finalise the deal. We are in talks with two potential sponsors. We expect to have finalised everything in two weeks' time," he said. He said...
By Khonani Ontebetse
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Rollers' Soccer Queens Set To Go Places - Coach
Rollers joined the league at the beginning of the current season and have not been doing too badly for newcomers. They are currently sixth out of 10 teams in the log standings with 15 points. Odisitse expressed satisfaction at his girls' general...
By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Buffaloes Secure Draw
The Kgatleng outfit had been shocked by two quick goals in the first fifteen minutes of the game and only few spectators expected them to recover from the debt. In the first thirty minutes of game, 'Dinare' looked lost and out of breath, still...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Victim, Suspect's DNA Match
The child was allegedly assaulted in 2005. When the trial started, the state called a forensic scientist from the Gaborone Forensic Science Laboratory, Boitshepo Bojosi. He said in May 2006, the Mochudi police gave them a white panty with red...
By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 11 February 2008
GSS Launches 'Smooth' Double Shift
He says they had about two years to work on preparations for the double shift. "Actually, we were supposed to be amongst the first schools piloting the project two years ago and we prepared ourselves then," he pointed out. He says that because they...
By Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 11 February 2008
Kedikilwe Speaks On Diamond Beneficiation
The conference, which starts today, will be attended by representatives of more than 99 percent of the world's rough diamond producers which include the leaders of the five largest world producers by value. Kedikilwe is among the 40 speakers who are...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Domestic Violence Bill Sails Through Parliament
This is the first time that a private member's bill has been passed by Parliament. The proposed law is aimed at giving protection to people who are abused at home. The proposed law received overwhelming support from MPs, including men, since it...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 11 February 2008
Brawl Engulfs 'Tsholetsa' Rivals
Worried by the incident, Minister of Health, Professor Sheila Tlou reported to a four-man delegation led by Education Minister and BDP secretary general, Jacob Nkate on Saturday morning. The fight featured Tlou versus last year's winner of the BDP...
By Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 11 February 2008
Govt Under Pressure To Abolish School Fees
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Mahalapye East and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Chief Whip, Botlogile Tshireletso, joined the chorus yesterday, saying the government is making more people destitute by denying them access to education. She said...
By BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 February 2008
Botswana, Namibia sign MoU
The MoU will boost cooperation between the two countries. The agreement signed in Windhoek dates back to 2006, when the two countries' heads of state, President Hifikepunye Pohamba and President Festus Mogae, signed a memorandum of understanding...
ANNA SHILONGO 12 February 2008
Exodus off to a flying start
Five years after they started a poetry movement, aimed at representing the voice of Botswana's youth, Exodus Live Poetry is gathering momentum. The outfit inaugurated this year's campaign at the Cafe Khwest, where it all started, albeit under more...
JERRY KA-LEWIS
Correspondent 12 February 2008
New gospel group to fight poverty
One such group is the newly formed gospel ensemble, Bajaki Gospel Group, whose members hope to make a difference, by helping disadvantaged members of society. As demonstrated in songs from their newly released album Re A O Leboga, the group praises...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 12 February 2008
Old BSE indices won't be discarded - Soko
BSE listing and trading manager Bopelokgale Soko says they decided to introduce the new indices due to concerns - mainly from fund managers - that the old indices were not fully effective in showing the growth of their investments. The Local Asset...
STAFF WRITER 12 February 2008
New company invests $15m in coal mining
Asenjo is a joint venture between Sentula Mining, Jonah Capital and Aquila Resources.Sentula is a South African mining services company listed on the JSE while Aquila is an Australian resource company. The company says the estimated coal resource...
BUSINESS REPORTER 12 February 2008
'Govt must walk the talk of the budget'
This came out during a budget review dinner hosted by the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) here on Wednesday. Participants expressed concern that while there had been a surplus for two consecutive years, there were...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 12 February 2008
Moupo's fall from grace
Primaries are not a new phenomenon in Botswana politics. They happen whenever general elections or by-elections are approaching. The primaries are a living example of inner party democracy. Various political parties use them as an objective selection...
EDITOR 12 February 2008
Duma Boko is spot on
One can relate to many a case and as recently as January 2007 the case of Phala Vs AG AND SPSM. A public officer was dismissed on 20/10/03 when the law was quite clear on matters of a fair hearing. The Court of Appeal approximately three years...
12 February 2008
Jimmy George - the Einstein of soccer
But there is one gentleman who impressed me during this tournament. He did not play in the tourney but he just gave us comprehensive analysis that surpassed all. He is BTV soccer analyst, Jimmy George indeed the man is the "Einstein of Soccer." Just...
12 February 2008
AS I SEE IT
Looking back 40 years, Batswana survived. Miraculously? No, at the time of independence, Batswana lived for one another. What one Motswana (family) had, the family shared with other families. There was Letsema, Mafisa and the village kgosi's sesigo...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 12 February 2008
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Court quashes hearing as lawyers blunder
On Friday, Industrial Court Judge, H Ruhukya tossed aside an application for condonation by the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) on the grounds that it filed the application late. The case should have determined the fate of 450 essential service...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 12 February 2008
Extension 27 reservoir of soccer stars
However, few people probably know the brighter side of Extension 27 as a producer of football stars who have taken the Mascom Premier League by storm. The likes of Pontsho Moloi (Mochudi Centre Chiefs), Dirang Moloi (Notwane), Tshepo Rakola...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 12 February 2008
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