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Direct election of the President (Part 2)
The BDP also enjoyed favoured access to state resources, like the electronic media and communications. It is documented that BTv does not enjoy editorial freedom in its presentation of news, and the appearances and speeches of the BDP leader, Mogae,...
29 February 2008
'HK' Ntseane: Portrait of a patriot
The legendary teacher, farmer, preacher and father attended two Mafikeng schools. Born to a Dutch Reformed Church (DRC) preacher, HK was forced to abandon his father's church for the Roman Catholic in order to attend school at St Anthony's in...
TSEBE JOHN NTSEANE 29 February 2008
Moupo's foibles personify destiny of opposition
He prevailed over his opposition mainly the very cohort of 'so-called' leftists who gave his the presidency after defeating Kenneth Koma at the famous Kanye, one proper congress, ago. He also, by some trick of default, determined that he would keep...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 29 February 2008
Second round of primaries for BNF
Information from the party office states that there will be a second round of primary elections in Gantsi North, Gantsi South, Ngwaketse South, Borolong, Kgatleng West, Molepolole north, Molepolole South, Gaborone Central, Kweneng South and...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
Study attempts assessment of anti-AIDs services
The majority of people interviewed showed that barriers to seeking prevention services were associated with discrimination and stigma of AIDS, hence the fear of disclosure. An Academy for Educational Development (AED) technical advisor for...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
SADC's silence on Zimbabwe elections embarrassing
Is the Southern African Development Community (SADC), or whatever nonsense they call themselves, still in existence and what is their purpose of existence? Does it mean whoever 'these people' elect as their Chairman can go prating around, saying...
*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 29 February 2008
Zambia's maverick diplomat recalled from Libya
Chitala was summarily dismissed on January 31 for writing without clearance an article in a Libyan newspaper calling for the immediate formation of an African continental government and criticising by name some African governments that he accused of...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 29 February 2008
Human Rights Committee grills Botswana
The International Covenant on Civil and Political Right (CCPR) indicates that the list of issues had to be taken up in connection with the consideration of the initial report provided by the Botswana government when more explanations were required....
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
Tshabalala argues 'no case to answer'
Other passengers in the BMW were Kenneth Dibotelo, Godfrey Goofy Pilane and Bissau Gaobakwe, the court heard. The public gallery was packed to capacity. Gaobakwe took the witness box yesterday in the case in which his friend Tshabalala is facing two...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
Council abattoir is beyond its lifespan
Billy said records show that a proposal for a new abattoir was long mooted as far back as 2000, but funding had been a problem. "When a facility operates beyond its economic lifespan, (its) maintenance costs become unsustainable," he said. "This...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 29 February 2008
Cable theft bleeds BTC coffers - Molosankwe
This has become one of the major challenges facing the corporation, BTC head of corporate communications, James Molosankwe, says. He says vandalism and cable theft hamper their efforts to provide essential services to their customers. Speaking in...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 29 February 2008
BHC tenants want houses refurbished
The call was made during a consultative meeting held in Selebi Phikwe on Monday. BHC convened the meeting to brief tenants about the outsourcing of the corporation's maintenance work and the introduction of a call centre. Senior Customer Care...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 29 February 2008
Moupo on the budget
* Introduction Before dealing with substantive issues raised by the Minister in the Budget Speech, I wish to raise certain general issues some of which I did raise last year but were not satisfactorily responded to. The first one is that of the...
29 February 2008
DCEC calls Justice Newman over...
Speculation is that the DCEC interviewed Newman on instruction from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) which ordered probes on dealings between Newman's former firm, Collins Newman Attorneys and the Tourism Development Consortium. The...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
Why the survey
We set out to find out what the public's perception is on the impending leadership of President Ian Khama. Most importantly to find out the public choice on the Vice President. This is particularly, important given that the public and to a greater...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
Merafhe tops race for VP
If presidential heir apparent Ian Khama is to consult the public on who to choose as his Vice President, chances are that he would be told to nominate his former boss at the Botswana Defence Force Mompati Merafhe. A survey by Mmegi shows that the...
29 February 2008
BOOK REVIEW
Here is another book to celebrate the wonder of music! But this one goes into details about our human brain and the things that can happen to it to make our hearing of music disappear, or develop abilities that we may be born with that others...
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 29 February 2008
BACK STAGE
It is a territory where broken families eke out a living, a sanctuary for ex-convicts who confront resentful policemen, and seek relief in bars and taverns where their chair and table waits for them day after day, night after night. Dorchester is a...
SASA MAJUMA 29 February 2008
TB video a new approach to reach minority groups
The trust is part of the Kuru Family of Organisations (KFO) that services marginalised communities in Ghanzi, Kgalagadi and Okavango districts. The 14-minute DVD/Video simply entitled Re Batla Botshelo (We want to live) is meant to impart...
STAFF WRITER 29 February 2008
Ndaba, Malebang mount breathtaking exhibition
The two artists are undisputable leaders in Botswana's arts world, having won a number of awards between them. Malebang, who specialises in oil on canvas, was the 2004 winner of the inaugural Thapong Artist of The Year Award. His artwork namely Trio,...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
It's the Public Service I have a problem with. It's our attitude towards them and, worse still, their attitude towards us that bothers me. For any government employee who hasn't worked it out yet, let me spell it out for you. There's a...
29 February 2008
African Copper's Botswana project to produce first output in Q2 2008
In December last year, the government of Botswana granted African Copper a 25-year mining licence for the Mowana project following the approval of an environmental- impact assessment and environmental-management plan. "Construction of the Mowana...
29 February 2008
De Beers widens its quest for diamonds in Botswana
In a interview with Business Week, De Beers Managing Director Gareth Penny said there is massive potential for De Beers in Botswana and the challenge was to discover new opportunities to replace diminishing mines. Penny was responding to a question...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
More BHC houses for Selebi-Phikwe
The BHC has just completed 80 housing units which will be ready for occupation in March. But despite growing demand, enquiries have been made to acquire no more than 20 houses. The BHC set aside 20 houses for sale while the rest were...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 29 February 2008
Debswana sets up 'spy' hotline
The facility is said to offer a more comprehensive and independent anti-corruption platform with enhanced anonymity and a wider range of communication channels. Speaking at Debswana Suppliers and Media Briefing at the Gaborone Sun on Wednesday, a...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
No pressure from govts on DTC - Penny
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Business Week in Gaborone this week, De Beers Group Managing Director Gareth Penny said De Beers' move to set up the Diamond Trading Centre in Botswana is purely based on commercial reasoning and that there has...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
A hug for the driving instructor
He seems to be oblivious of the fact that his is a high risk job that involves putting his life on the line almost every minute. He is also not bothered by the fact that in spite of the enormous contribution that he has made and continues to make...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 29 February 2008
Where is the coalition against automatic succession?
BDP backbench is proving to us that there are afterall BDP MPs who bark only to get their master' attention and behave around feeding time. A new president is coming and he might want a new cabinet and it seems the BDP lot are all obsessed with the...
EDITOR 29 February 2008
It is all about diamonds (Part 2)
Question upon question has been asked on why the citizens are not actively involved in the control of their diamonds. Pleas upon pleas have been made for citizen empowerment friendly diamond policies and legislation that makes it mandatory for...
TODD MAJAYE 29 February 2008
NITTY GRITTY
Finally, it was Nikita who answered on behalf of everyone in his usual verbosity. "Naare wena, you mean you are obliviously ignorant to customs and habits of establishments such as ours? The Tsogang Banna Julle Bliksems Association for men, like all...
BAROLONG SEBONI 29 February 2008
Schools, bullies, punishment and sexual mongers
Schools as educational-social institutions have always played and will continue to play an essential role in advancing democratic virtues out of chaotic and problematic educational issues. Schools are platforms for intellectual growth and...
29 February 2008
We need to inform ourselves
One wonders whether the Councilors are not alive to the Constitutional provisions as cited by the PSP. Perhaps if there could be a drive to educate the ignorance then mis - education prevailing in our society even at high responsible levels could be...
29 February 2008
A new-model NATO
Why is a new strategy needed? NATO's current "Strategic Concept" was adopted in 1999, but since then the world has changed dramatically. At that time, NATO was a regional alliance that concentrated on the reactive defense of the Treaty Area. But...
*KLAUS NAUMANN, HENK VAN DEN BREEMEN,
PETER INGE, JACQUES LANXADE and
JOHN M. SHALIKASHVILI 29 February 2008
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
Therefore, Moabi does not quite nail it. Most importantly his argument lacks a robust historical dimension, which cannot be ignored in dealing with the issue." (Sunday Standard 17-23 February 2008) He then addressed the deficiency in my contributions...
DAN MOABI 29 February 2008
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29 February 2008
Gunners fight for survival
After a poor start this season, GU have recovered to record two consecutive wins over BMC and Police XI. This has brought faith to their supporters who hope for a better finish in the league. Despite putting some impressive performances against...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
Toronto target Boteti
Since joining Notwane last year, Moyo has emphasised youth development though some people have criticised him for this. But in recent times, the youngsters have improved drastically and started earning maximum points. Though they are lying in an...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
ECCO hit by injuries
He said two of the players had to be taken to hospital after they sustained head injuries. He said the four players are the latest in a long list of injuries that have plagued the club. He conceded that they are currently not doing well though they...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
Rejuvenated Mapalastina go north
If history is anything to go by, the game might go either way considering that both sides have given each other a torrid time in the past. In their last duel, TAFIC narrowly won 3-2 at the UB Stadium. Rollers' coach Dickson Ngwenya of Zambia said...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 29 February 2008
Derby time in Mochudi
The momentum will be with title contenders Mochudi Buffaloes when they face dangerous Eastern Tigers who will be the homeside. Buffaloes go to the match at the Eastern Tigers' ground in second place in the standings with only one point separating...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 February 2008
FIFA agent says coaching can be hell
He left to concentrate on managing the players after a rough time on the bench. He said that being a coach can be frustrating especially when there is no support from the club management. "I became increasingly frustrated by the politics in football...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 29 February 2008
GNT promise to make sure
Marauding GNT has been consistent in the northern First Division League since the season started. Like before, they are beaming with confidence that they would eventually taste topflight soccer. For the past few seasons, the police-dominated side has...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 29 February 2008
FIRST CUT
I mean the manner in which both Somerset Gobuiwang of Rollers and his counterpart at Chiefs Ernest Molome tore at each other in a radio programme on Monday was scary stuff. There was too much vitriol and bile thrown about. One would have expected...
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 29 February 2008
The 'crimes of soccer'
From what we have all witnessed in the just ended AFCON 2008 competition in Ghana, I degrade some of the showcases. I really could not wait any longer. What is the point of waiting if my insights can almost certainly come to our rescue when the 2010...
29 February 2008
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