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BOOK REVIEW
Phillip Michael Ondaatje was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on September 12, 1943. He moved to Canada when he was 19 and now lives in Toronto. In his first year at university he encountered an English teacher who inspired him to write. He began with...
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 22 February 2008
Technological cooperation
The goal is to focus attention on the potential of technology to help the world address poverty and environmental threats. The list includes potential breakthroughs such as low-cost solar power, safe disposal of CO2 from power plants, nuclear...
*JEFFREY D. SACHS 22 February 2008
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22 February 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
I suppose I should start by confessing that yes I DO understand that we consumers have quite a bit to complain about. We ARE often abused, tricked, deliberately confused and generally ripped off by a range of organisations. There ARE...
22 February 2008
Quality diamonds still in demand - Oppenheimer
But, because of the disproportionate volume of lower-quality, cheaper diamonds sold there, the subprime crisis is obviously a worry, Oppenheimer says in an exclusive Mining Weekly interview. "America remains about 50 percent of the diamond jewellery...
22 February 2008
Bifm escapes equity markets downturn
Bifm CEO Victor Senye said despite facing market volatility, inflationary pressures and limited investment products, the company's overall returns and clients were positive for the year in both real and nominal terms. Assets under management grew...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Poultry farmer undeterred by floods
But when too much rainfall leads to crop and livestock destruction, farmers are left impoverished. One farmer who understands this better is Tlokweng's Itumeleng Mabaka of Rich Melody Investment. Mabaka says the heavy rains that recently fell in...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 22 February 2008
PPADB consults with security companies
A similar workshop focusing on information sharing between security guard service companies and "the PPADB regarding the operations, processes and procedures as set out in the PPADB Act and Regulations" was held last September. It was also aimed at...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 22 February 2008
FNBB deposit book grows by over 30 percent
According to the bank's financial results released this week, FNBB incurred a 29.4 percent increase in operational expenses to P120 million, largely due to its expansion programme and process improvements. "During the period under review, the bank...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Business upbeat over Eskom's R60bn vote
Tebogo Rapitsenyane of BOCCIM says the move breathes confidence into the business community in Botswana as the country largely relies on Eskom for power supply. He was speaking to Business Week after watching Manuel's presentation of South...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Kedikilwe on diamonds
Platforms like this are important to help us realize that the enemy is not within but outside the room like Gareth so aptly observed yesterday. This conference is important for two reasons. Firstly it follows at least three other similar industry...
22 February 2008
BACK STAGE
Whether it makes it or fails is really immaterial. A great novel has been transformed into a good movie, filled with terrific acting, but overloaded as is the novel with the British failures in WWII and the evacuation of Dunkirk (better to watch...
SASA MAJUMA 22 February 2008
Zimbabwe: mentors, proteges and morons
There is undeserved euphoria about Simba Makoni, a ZANU-PF prodigal son who clearly owes his political identity to Robert Mugabe, the dictator he seeks to replace today. Makoni's challenging of Mugabe will not benefit the people of Zimbabwe in any...
*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 22 February 2008
Why SADC leaders keep backing Mugabe
This paralysis eventually acquired a name: it became known as South Africa's "quiet diplomacy". Meanwhile, Mugabe went about systematically terrorising the supporters of the opposition, the agents of the African Renaissance and wrecked his country's...
*MOELETSI MBEKI 22 February 2008
Change at White House, no change for Africa
By the look of things, there is every possibility that he just might. The reasons are largely historical and cultural, arising from Africa's connectedness to the Americas starting with the slave trade, and hardened by the 400 years of the ensuing...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 22 February 2008
It is all about diamonds (Part 1)
When corruption reaches this magnitude, it is an indication of seriously deficient government watchdog organs, including law enforcement units, parliament, as well as religious organizations amongst others. The religious organizations are supposed...
TODD MAJAYE 22 February 2008
Direct election of the President Part 1
Botswana has, since independence in 1966, been governed uninterruptedly by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and its economic growth-rate record has been impressive, at the expense of diversification, persisting inequalities and weaknesses in human...
22 February 2008
"Banna ba Mmathubudukwane ba tshaba masimo"
We had just 'scooped' one of the greatest tales of our time about the veteran's memories of the war and we leave the yard with a smile of contentment. Suddenly, three skinny boys on a donkey-cart appear from nowhere, forcing us off the road. The boys...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Cat meat livens up Chibuku party
The cat, with a tan and white coat, had fallen into the temptation of sneaking into the yard - day or night - to steal a fowl or a goose. But on Wednesday, "MmaTebogo" had had enough. She let loose her dogs which chased and mauled the cat until it...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 22 February 2008
It was rape, not defilement - judge
Gakologelwang was earlier charged and subsequently convicted of the offence of defilement by the Magistrates' Court. Gakologelwang was sentenced to 12-years imprisonment plus strokes. The said Gakologelwang had noted an appeal against conviction...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 22 February 2008
Suvivor of 'The White Man's Battle', Powane speaks
He is a rare breed and his dimming eyes have seen more horrors than some of us will ever get to witness in our entire lifetime. Although Powane is as sprightly as they come, he is a World War II veteran, one of the few who are alive in the world...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Grilled by BDP caucus? That's news to me, says Serema
Mmegi is privy to information that Serema was summoned this week to explain to the concerned parties after the re-run of the Palapye constituency primary elections which Moiseraele 'Master' Goya won, beating Health Minister Professor Sheila Tlou by...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Umbell Botswana set to fly Botswana's flag higher
To conceptualise her dream she formed her 100 percent citizen-owned company called Umbell Botswana. The 28-year-old Tsimako has had to forego other traditionally female jobs to concentrate on her chosen path. Her corporate branding business, which...
JOHN CHURU
Correspondent 22 February 2008
Can anything good come out of Maunatlala?
If you do not appreciate this village, you certainly have to pay attention when proud villagers belt out a long list of their sons and daughters, who are among Botswana's movers and shakers. For Maunatlala is home to gospel music icon Mmereki...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
'You and I go a long way,' Mogae tells BaLete
"I retire with unwavering confidence that basic policy will continue even if the opposition assumed power some day," he told BaLete gathered in Kgotla. "Such is the durability and near-permanence of what my administration has established". Mogae,...
DOUGLAS TSIAKO 22 February 2008
Sebetela cheers Goya
The results have just been announced with Moiseraele Master Goya declared the undisputable victor of the re-run of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries in Palapye. He had previously won the first round of the primaries before the results...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
BNF scoffs at BCP olive branch
A trade off for the two parties for the Palapye and Kgalagadi North constituencies was previously proposed; the BNF leaving BCP to contest Palapye and the BCP reciprocating at Kgalagadi North. Kgalagadi North was represented by the BNF before...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 February 2008
No 'sex workers' in Botswana law books
Prostitution is illegal in Botswana. This week, the Minister of Justice, Defence and Security, Phandu Skelemani told Parliament that "we do not have the word sex worker in any of our statutes". Skelemani was responding to a question from the MP...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 February 2008
Masitara tussle with taxman in court
In his current application, Masitara is fighting tooth and nail to have a writ of execution in tax arrears of up to P800,000 to be stayed until March 28 because he still needs certain answers from BURS. In the present application which...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Rocky waves at Molapo Crossing
Shareholders in Busy Five, the company that owns the mall, are at loggerheads over the running of the company. At the heart of the wrangle is Ronald Noble Marsh, a citizen investor who accuses some of his fellow shareholders of banding together to...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
DPP not independent - Moatlhodi
He said he would even mention names. However, the Minister of Justice, Defence and Security, Phandu Skelemani assured the MP that everything is done above board. Moatlhodi also wondered why the DPP is still under the Attorney General's (AG's)...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 February 2008
FIRST CUT
I remember very well that this column did raise its objection by then for an increase of such a large number. By then the likes of Dr Batlang Comma Serema argued that our teams were playing fewer games and as such did not get the necessary game time...
DENNIS KEAGILE 22 February 2008
BNSC disappoints BABA
Hosts, Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) postponed the event in midweek after they apparently experienced some logistical problems. Re Ba Bona Ha is a development programme introduced by BNSC to unearth talent from children Under 17 years. It...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 22 February 2008
Gantsi: The journey there and back
The place is Ghantsi Township in the Gantsi district. The two reliable basis which trail the long distance on a daily bases leave at six and eight o'clock in the morning. The ride is long. The public transporters make a few stops before reaching...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Will it be Radipotsane or Moabi?
The two sides will meet in yet another final in a fortnight's time. Fireworks are expected to fly as usual when the two meet. In their last meeting, TASC beat Cats 38-33 in the Motor Centre finals. Cats are still licking their wounds and will be...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 February 2008
Inter-Club Tourney is on tomorrow
The 11th hour cancellation was prompted by a communication breakdown between BABA and the hosts, Glen Valley Barracks. But BABA spokesperson Willow Kemoen assured yesterday that "everything is now in place" and the tournament would go on. He...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 22 February 2008
Rumbles as ruggers go to polls tomorrow
The main issue on the agenda will be the election of a new committee where the incumbent president, Dave Gilbert, will face his deputy Bob Lekan in a two-horse race. It was revealed recently that the two seem to have personal problems between them to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 22 February 2008
'Nandos' offered to Chiefs
After resigning from Rollers last month, the club claimed that Koko had a contract with them and refused to release him to join Magosi. Rollers were said to be arguing that if they let Koko go, Chiefs would have to pay them a reasonable transfer fee....
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Young Selalome's impressive sculptures
Sickness had forced him out of school and the 'piece jobs' that he did to eke out a living did not bring much money home. Despite the major setbacks, his parents, who are farmers were pinning their hopes on him to improve their livelihood. Asked why...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
No need to press panic buttons yet - Comets
Comets are currently lying at the bottom of log standings but spokesperson Kealeboga Ramogobya told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they shall overcome despite the odds. He also pointed out that they have been playing well but faced with the challenges...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Gabonamong rediscovers his form
Since the arrival of David Bright at the club, Gabonamong has put up some brilliant performances, scoring spectacular goals along the way. In the three games he has played this year after the African Nations Cup (AFCON) break, Gabonamong has netted...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Another big test for Gunners
After putting up a brave performance against Notwane last Friday, Gunners must fancy their chances against the log leaders. Though Gunners are lying in a precarious position with 14 points, this does not mean that they cannot claim the scalp of the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 February 2008
Solar energy could temper power crisis
To cushion the impact of this long anticipated turn of events, the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), as long ago as September 2005, hiked its electricity tariffs from P8.58 to P10 for domestic consumers, while the fixed charge for commercial...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 22 February 2008
Too many security companies
These crimes have translated into the mushrooming of security companies.In the past security companies have been the preserve of businesses, but with the worsening crime situation even individuals rely on private security for personal protection and...
EDITOR 22 February 2008
Mugabe is a Legend
Zimbabwe is a sovereign state and not a province of Botswana, we don't need anyone to dictate or lecture to us on how Zimbabwe should be governed, not even western-sponsored bodies like MISA, SAMDEF, BOCISCOZ or Survival International.Before spotting...
22 February 2008
How to be a business owner
The question that a lot of people then forgot to ask themselves was: "why go to America when most if not all of Europe, including America; the land of 'dreams and opportunities' were all flocking to Africa especially"? In any case psychology,...
*PRINCE T. MONNA 22 February 2008
Why Khama is going to be a great president
When Khama takes over from Mogae on the 1st of April, Batswana are, like during the Q.K.J. Masire presidency, going to have a president they really like. My prediction is that Khama is going to be a people's president because of the following...
22 February 2008
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