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Setswana, English don't always tell AIDS message - volunteer
Edward Pettitt, also known as Kago, whose term as a volunteer is coming to an end in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) program in New Xade said that often Setswana is hard and English is impossible to understand. He said that...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 27 February 2008
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New BOMU president calls for unity
The former secretary general conceded in an interview with Showbiz yesterday that BOMU was besieged by a host of problems and it was high time they changed the strategy for the better. "The very critical thing is the handover report. It contains...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 27 February 2008
90 BDVC workers to be retrenched - PHK
Briefing Parliament this week, the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Ponatshego Kedikilwe said BDVC will make every effort to ensure redeployment of its staff to the new company and its acquisition of new skills before any retrenchment...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 February 2008
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BoB dumps yearly inflation targeting
Presenting the 2008 monetary policy statement in Gaborone on Monday, BoB Governor Linah Mohohlo announced that the bank has also abandoned tasking itself with setting and achieving an annual inflation objective, arguing that  the price stability...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 27 February 2008
Northern Rock, any lessons for Botswana?
But the difference is that to the Botswana government, nothing seems to be happening, while in London, Northern Rock is under public scrutiny. A few weeks after depositors and shareholders clamoured for their money, the British legislators were...
EDITOR 27 February 2008
Sefhare secondary transfers
It is a very serious matter that must have been referred to the police service for further investigation so that the law can take its course. There are clear suspects in this untidy saga. The affected teachers think that someone within the school...
27 February 2008
CKGR mining puzzle
After all it is only some few months since the Government finished telling us that the relocation of Basarwa was nothing to do with mining, because there were no plans to mine in the reserve as the deposit at Gope was not worth mining. Whereupon I...
27 February 2008
Are we a lost nation?'
Teams from Lesotho and Swaziland varsities are here to continue the BOLESWA tradition. This is a noble social event that promotes cultural interaction. There is also notoriety related to this event, SEX? Sex orgies. -men and...
27 February 2008
The rise of drug-resistant tuberculosis
Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is a difficult to treat strain of TB which, attacks where health systems are historically weak, especially in areas of high HIV prevalence. Failure to contain local outbreaks, develop tools and...
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RICHARD E. CHAISSON 27 February 2008
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Cartoon 27.02.08
27 February 2008
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Botswana to cut foreign players' quota
The proposed change is part of a broader strategy geared towards the introduction of a professional league in Botswana by 2012. This was resolved during the week-long FIFA-sponsored Win In Africa With Africa seminar, which ended in Selebi-Phikwe on...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 27 February 2008
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'Mechova' in blue number plates
Rows of taxis can be seen at this bus rank waiting for passengers. To these innocent souls, any car that they see at the rank with a blue number plate and names of the permit holder nicely engraved on the sides or doors of this taxi qualifies to be a...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 27 February 2008
Chibuye inspires Tango Boys
Since joining the Tango Boys late last year, the Zambian has transformed the team from relegation candidates to a side that might challenge for top honours, though Mochudi Centre Chiefs look set to run away with the title. Under his leadership,...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 27 February 2008
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FIFA man courts Botswana players
Those who catch his eye are likely to cut their professional teeth in the South African Premier League. Makaab is the managing director of Durban-based Prosport International in South Africa. He is in Botswana at the invitation of Mochudi Centre...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 27 February 2008
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Construction of private hospital starts next month
Speaking on behalf of Botswana Public Officers' Medical Aid Scheme and PULA Medical Aid Fund (PULA), Kabelo Ebineng of AFA told Mmegi yesterday that they intend to start constructing the hospital next month. They hope the hospital will start...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 27 February 2008
GTC's SRC finally meets Nkate
The college reopened two weeks back. It was shut down after students refused to return to classes following six days of peaceful demonstrations. The SRC refused to honour the meeting that Minister Nkate had called to discuss their problems, insisting...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 27 February 2008
Setswana teacher charged for lying
The 41 year old, Alfred Morapedi, appeared briefly before Chief Magistrate, Lorraine Makati-Lesang to confirm his trial date. Morapedi's case has since been referred to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for trial. Morapedi told the court...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 February 2008
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PSP quashes request for F/town parliament
Last year, Francistown council adopted Itekeng ward councillor Sam Masunga's motion calling on the Office of the President to consider establishing a second Parliament in the city of Francistown. In Molale's savingram dated February 26, 2008 to the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 February 2008
In God's name, don't use condoms - priest
The workshop which is held under the theme, 'Media Fatigue and Stigma in Botswana: Changing Hearts, Minds and Behaviours" is aimed at equipping reporters with the necessary skills in reporting about HIV and AIDS issues. Speaking at the ongoing...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 27 February 2008
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3,000 Botswana mine jobs on the line in SA
Gold Fields limited spokesman, Andrew Davidson, says most of the jobs that are on the line are for contract workers. The world's fourth largest gold producer employs over 40,000 workers. South African mines employ over one hundred thousand 100,000...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 27 February 2008
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Bantom, the music traditional doctor
Bantom has produced albums for local artistes and backed some of the top local Afro jazz acts in the country. Some of the music giants that he has backed include Socca Moruakgomo, Ndingo Johwa, Momo and the late Duncan Senyatso.  In fact,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 February 2008
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Kgosi Tawana to stand for Maun west
Tawana is expected to contest the primaries expected this year. There has been talk that Tawana will make a comeback after keeping a low profile. In 2003, the youthful chief resigned from the Kgotla to join politics. He applied to the BDP...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 February 2008
BCP rearing to go for primaries
BCP secretary general, Taolo Lucas says the primary elections will cover 21 constituencies. Some of these constituencies include Francistown West, Francistown East, Tswapong South, Tswapong North, Tonota North, Kweneng South East, South East North,...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 February 2008
Turbulence at the union will not affect congress - BMWU
The congress comes at a time when deep seated divisions have rocked the NEC and the election of a new committee will take place against a background of a morale sapping court case loss. The industrial court upheld the dismissal of 461 Debswana...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 28 February 2008
BCL to launch HIV survey
The BCL General Manager, Montwedi Mphathi and the workers union's representative, David Lesejane signed an agreement on Tuesday, giving consent, on behalf of the employees, to carry out the survey. BCL Wellness Manager, Vinga Mphathi, outlining the...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 28 February 2008
Maripe denies BDP card-for-land' allegations
Bahadzisi Maripe, a BDP political aspirant in the constituency, is at the center of the controversy. Maripe wants to stand for the Francistown South seat, currently held by Khumongwana Maoto. Maoto says he has heard the accusations against Maripe...
UYAPO KGOSI
Correspondent 28 February 2008
Wifey rescues snoozing hubby - Mayor
Butale is the second councillor to be attacked by unknown persons in the last two weeks. Mayor, Honest Buti Billy announced Butale's misfortune during a full council Tuesday meeting. Billy reported that Butale was hospitalised at Nyangabgwe...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 February 2008
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Business goes better with competition laws - minister
The deputy minister was speaking recently at a two-day conference at Gaborone Sun Hotel, on competition policy which drew participants from as far afield as India, Nigeria, the Gambia, Malawi, Mauritius, Kenya, Namibia and Ethiopia. Competition...
JOHN CHURU
Correspondent 28 February 2008
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15 percent a 'mockery of workers'
Reacting to government 15 percent across the board salary adjustment, the Botswana Secondary Teacher's Union (BOSETU) president, Eric Ditau says the decision will adversely affect productivity and the ability of the civil service to retain expertise....
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 28 February 2008
Having children the safe way with HIV
The HIV/AIDs director of Academy for Educational Development (AED)-Botswana, Kirsten Weeks, said affected people should be able to choose whether to have children or not. Weeks said this at the half-day 'needs assessment' workshop held at Gaborone...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 28 February 2008
Moeding re-admits suspended students
The students were sent packing for ill-treating Form Fours. Moeding principal Marcos Maedza said the bullies have been recalled starting with those involved in lesser misdeeds like forcing their juniors to tuck in their shirts and ordering them to...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 28 February 2008
State strikes wrong note in Tshabalala case
Tshabalala is accused of driving the BMW that collided with a Ford Leisure, killing Maria Monyatsi and her friend, Tumelo Monaisa, on the morning of March 17 2001. The first to take the witness box was, Kebonye Tsiaka, a combi driver who saw the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 February 2008
LCE students boycott classes
Among other things, the students complain that management does not respect them and fails to consult them on important matters. The students handed a petition to the Lobatse District Officer, Pupakai Makarobe this morning. The petition was...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 February 2008
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IBS, PPADB settle out of court
The company is to provide computer hardware maintenance and software support services for microcomputers, servers and peripheral systems in use at government ministries and departments. "The award of the said Tender No. TB 3/7/302001-2002 to the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 28 February 2008
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SA's Mafikizolo to perform at Ozone
This will not be the group's first show in Botswana. They enthralled local audiences when they performed at places like Rasesa Lodge. In fact, the sensational group have a huge following in this country. Although their name refers to newcomers...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 February 2008
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Batswana women get another chance to win recognition
She is Judith Sefhako and no one can dispute that if anyone deserved the two awards then it was indeed Sefhako as she stood head and shoulder above the rest. The opportunity for another Motswana woman to scoop the prestigious Five Roses Thari ya...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 28 February 2008
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High demand for MC Maswe
MC Maswe, whose official name is Thapelo Nku Maleka, is in demand these days and has become a regular performer at different occasions, whether big or small, as Master of Ceremonies (MC). The Ramotswa-born star is a real entertainer but has the...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 28 February 2008
Robust growth predicted in 2008
Investec Fund Manager Bakang Seretse says the mining, retail, construction and banking sectors have been experiencing boom times lately, a trend likely to continue in 2008. "Mining, in particular, is thriving, with the DTC facility expected to open...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 28 February 2008
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SADC energy ministers tackle power crisis
Among factors leading to this situation are positive economic growth, which averaged about five percent in most of SADC member states and rural electrification projects in others. According to a communique from the SADC secretariat, the ministers...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 February 2008
Tebelopele defends strategy of 'incentives'
The centre's marketing manager Thandi Tumelo says the incentives are not meant to bribe people to test, but are for encouragement. Recently, Tebelopele extended its campaign to Ratholo Village in Tswapong where it distributed chocolates and red...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 28 February 2008
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People living with HIV turn to homeopathy in Maun
MAUN: The nondescript town of Maun in northern Botswana is often no more than a way-station on the road to the luxury safari camps of the Okavango Delta, a haven for wildlife and one of Africa's most popular tourist destinations. For Hilary...
28 February 2008
Review VAT threshold
The adjustment was meant to stimulate growth of small businesses in South Africa, which is said to employ thousands of people in Africa's largest economy. Although South Africa is a big economy that can afford to lose revenue from VAT, Botswana can...
EDITOR 28 February 2008
Botswana not ready for direct presidential elections
In my view there are problems that must be addressed first before we decide to change our current system. If we elect the president directly we may find that we are killing party politics. In our current system it is quite clear that the President...
28 February 2008
Btv guilty of double standards
I got the shock of my life when Btv reported that one of America's presidential candidates, John McCain, was caught up in a scandal amid allegations that he was sexually involved with his female campaign manager - a woman who is not his wife. The...
28 February 2008
Speak Setswana proper or not at all
What I find strange is that nobody ever seems to be particularly concerned with expressions like "I'm gonna kill you" instead of "I'm going to kill you". This, to me is hardly surprising. I have heard slang being spoken from the time I was a primary...
28 February 2008
RB call-in programmes monotonous
Not a single day passes without Radio Botswana engaging in one of her incessant call-in programmes. The broadcasters seem to want to outdo each other with the number of phone calls they can bring into the studio. Thus you have from Monday to...
28 February 2008
Botswana Television's political bias
In previous election campaigns, Btv has refused to disclose circumstances under which coverage for political parties may not be availed. However, it is common knowledge that the BDP is availed unlimited coverage for its political activities while the...
28 February 2008
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Cartoon 28.02.08
28 February 2008
Construction of Francistown stadium starts next month
Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 'Win in Africa with Africa' seminar in Selebi-Phikwe over the weekend, the minister said after the groundbreaking ceremony, actual construction would start in earnest. "My ministry will continue to...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 28 February 2008
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Van Kierkek wins junior tennis event
The former Under-13 national team player never looked in danger of losing the match played under sweltering heat. Palang Gogannekgosi won bronze, while Tumi Tumisang got a consolation prize. In the girls Under-13 section, favourite, Itumeleng Legwete...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 28 February 2008
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