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Second round fells two BNF generals
In the Kweneng South constituency, Dipate was dealt a blow by Kopano Rannatshe with 469 to 732 votes. The two men are known to be in the faction headed by the party president, Otsweletse Moupo. The rival faction is headed by the party's...
STAFF WRITER 04 March 2008
Onus is on Kibaki on Kenyan deal
The Kofi Annan-mediated power-sharing deal between President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga is a welcome development. The deal that comes after five weeks of intense negotiations is likely to see Odinga becoming prime minister with...
EDITOR 04 March 2008
AS I SEE IT
Jazz music has this uncanny way of reducing me to pensive thought. It makes me think away from the beaten path. I am fidgety at the Zumamania gripping South Africa; what the hell? During liberation, freedom fighters concentrated on uprooting...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 04 March 2008
Please bring back BBC on Btv
In countries like South Africa there are programs about mathematics, chemistry, English and other subjects which are viewed by the less privileged elderly viewed, who did not have the opportunity to attend school (there is still a great percentage of...
04 March 2008
I cracked bullying at Moeding - Tregilges
At one time the board of directors requested the Teaching Service Management to transfer the headmaster David Tregilges to stem ..... (here the article cuts off) Your newspaper should not, by inference, be blaming me for the current Moeding crisis....
04 March 2008
Uniform increment across the board is just and fine
Worse still, recommendations made by the same commission have been sidelined, if not rejected. However, the annual increment across the board bas been implemented as usual, and this time around it is 15%. I have learnt from Radio Botswana comments...
04 March 2008
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04 March 2008
Self-correction pulls down DCI
Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Bank, two of the large cap counters, whose shares dominate the domestic board went down by 1.39 percent and 1.52 percent respectively last week. They further lost ground in the free fall which began at the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
No favours for youth in business
Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) and Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) officials said during business forum presentation at the event that the youth should be prepared to compete with everybody in the commercial world. "There are...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 04 March 2008
The star that is Don B
If he can excite fans more than his mentor Dan Tshanda then Botswana has a disco superstar in the making. Competitors watch out Don B will be untouchable in 2008, at least that is what he says. If you were at the Dalom Music Festival at Lions Park on...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 March 2008
Shanti-Lo works on second album
Shanti-Lo says it is time to come up with another release as his last album, entitled Shanti-Lo, was released in 2005. But he justifies that one should take time before rushing to the studio after the release of a previous album. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 04 March 2008
Foiled FCE tender re-evaluated
The Court of Appeal has ordered that the companies that had initially tendered should be given a chance to tender. The tender to refurbish the school came to an abrupt halt after the High Court found that the company on site, Unik Construction...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
Gunners rue missed chances
Gunners did everything right and created more chances than their opponents but they could not convert them into goals. This left their supporters who came to the match in numbers disappointed. Zimbabwean marksman Nkosinathi Khumalo deserves the blame...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
Killer Giants maul Prisons XI
The win revived Sebatana's promotion aspirations. Killer Giants have been firing blanks recently after a fantastic first round and this has put their promotion chances in jeopardy. Prisons could have toppled Killer Giants from the top spot if they...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 March 2008
Oseg-Mokoto classic comes to an end
The event has been running for three months. BDF XI beat Blue Angeles 14-3 in an all army men final while in the women final, Jwaneng-based Wells white-washed Bears 8-0. The tournament organiser Labbeous Peloewetse hailed the event as a success...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 March 2008
Kemoeng encourages BoBA
He stressed that coaches have to go through different levels of training to keep pace with developments. He was speaking at the on-going Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA), level four coaching course that started yesterday. He said there is a reason...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 04 March 2008
Saleshando for popular election of President
He suggested a referendum for Batswana to decide on a motion tabled by Botswana National Front (BNF) MP, Akanyang Magama, calling for direct election of president. He suggested that the elected President be allowed to choose the vice-president until...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
Govt rejects inflationary salary adjustment bid
"It would be better to retain the current system whereby half of inflation is accommodated, and any additional increment is judged in view of other priorities and evidence of increases in productivity," reads a copy of the government White Paper on...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
List of accepted recommendations by the Salaries Commission
Commission. This will be followed by lists of amended, referred, deferred and rejected recommendations. 1) Within three years, concerted efforts should be made to finalise and introduce broad-banding however, the transition period should, be...
04 March 2008
Anti-AIDs Community Bids Mogae Farewell
Mogae was speaking at the HIV and AIDS partnership farewell dinner held in his honour on Friday at Boipuso hall, where he was praised for playing a pivotal role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He said those who have fallen have fought a gallant war...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
BNYC launch youth month against AIDs
Government in 1997 designated March as the month in which young people, in collaboration with various partners and stakeholders, hold HIV and AIDS sensitisation, community mobilisation and advocacy campaigns throughout the country. This year's...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 04 March 2008
Makgabaneng rallies to northern schools
Moratiwa Mangwegape of Makgabaneng said that they began the project early last year."Every term we touch on a different topic and go to the schools to educate the students," she said.Mangwegape, who is known as Shirley in the drama, said that though...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
We'll save Babereki House - Mhotsha
Only a week ago the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU)-owned office complex once again appeared in local newspapers under the "in the matter between" advertisements stating that the House would be auctioned to the highest bidder on March...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 March 2008
Moupo takes a swipe at the media
Even the motorcade before the rally did not seem to have any impact. However, the speeches were electrifying.Taking a brief detour from the task at hand, the guest speaker, Moupo jabbed the media for what he called biased reporting against his party....
SIKI MOTSWARI JOHANNES
correspondent 05 March 2008
Rejuvenated Topito tries hard in music
If Mmusi Dikgole was academically gifted he could have been an acclaimed attorney by now. Unfortunately, things did not go the way he anticipated and his education ended at Form Five, disqualifying him from entering any tertiary institution. That,...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 05 March 2008
"I will gladly go through the trial of fire"
"Hindu fundamentalist formations denounced it as obscene, immoral and offensive to Indian culture and the Hindu religion, and attempted to have it banned". The Shiv Sena succeeded in closing a number of cinemas in India where Fire was showing. What...
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SASA MAJUMA 05 March 2008
Nicholson Clinton ad a hit online
It has since spawned a parody endorsing Clinton's rival Barack Obama. Nicholson is one of several celebrities who have come out in favour of Clinton. Others include director Steven Spielberg, singer Barbra Streisand and actress Eva Longoria Parker....
05 March 2008
A record P16 billion collected in taxes
In the 2007 report, Commissioner General Freddy Modise says revenue collected amounts to P15.8 billion, an increase of 33.9 percent from P4 billion in 2005/2006. Modise says this amount includes revenue amounting to P57.7 million or 0.33...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 05 March 2008
Sino-Bots trade doubles in seven years
"It is interesting to see how commerce and politics will interact". Addressing a Stanbic Bank Botswana business breakfast after the landmark Standard Bank-Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) deal at the GICC, Davies who appeared to be rooting...
KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 05 March 2008
Stanchart Plc rake in record profits
"I am very pleased that Standard Chartered Bank has once again delivered another year of record results," Cutting said in a statement. "Africa remains a core part of the bank's strategic footprint. We have particularly benefited from the growth of...
STAFF WRITER 05 March 2008
Let cell phones talk
With the advent of cell phones, communication became faster. Cell phone technology enabled us to achieve what we would not have done over the last ten years. Over the past 40 years, it has not been possible to reach many areas, particularly rural...
EDITOR 05 March 2008
Putin's Unwilling Executioner?
The election of Putin's longtime acolyte and handpicked successor, Dmitri Medvedev, as Russia's president means that Putin is formally surrendering all the pomp and circumstance of Kremlin power. But now it looks like 21-gun salutes and first place...
NINA L. KHRUSHCHEVA* 05 March 2008
CSR/I and the Mining Industry
In last week's Papers, I read with desperation that some mining companies operating in Botswana might not have concern, care and appreciation. As a matter of fact, the environmental base sustains wealth creation for the mining industry. It is...
OGGIE B. MARUAPULA* 05 March 2008
Moleleki Mokama: a man of many firsts
As you indicate he was the first Motswana Chief Justice, to my knowledge first Attorney General and probably first Botswana High Commissioner to London. I think he has many firsts. May his soul rest in peace. Lest it be forgotten the Late First was...
05 March 2008
Tshabalala's celebrate, Monyatsi's mourn
The Monyatsi family waited for seven years hoping to see justice done.Tshabalala was set free by Gaborone Chief Magistrate, Lot Moroka on charges of causing death by dangerous driving, killing Monyatsi and Tumelo Monaisa. Tshabalala was the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 05 March 2008
Corruption in Botswana
Aren't these Ministers sleeping partners in some of these properties acquired by some corrupt means? Let us look at the following events; 1. The Lesetedi commission revealed a lot as per land dealings in Botswana. But the government has not acted...
05 March 2008
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05 March 2008
Doctors, patients and healers ponder HIV
It took me 20 minutes to reach Dimpho Seteng's place. As early as 0715 hrs, she was already swallowing her mixture of powdered herb and lukewarm water. She welcomed me with a smile, lowering her cup to her chin, her upper lip and lower teeth covered...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 05 March 2008
Mogae leads Under-23 side to Cameroon
He has called 27 players to be trimmed down top 18 for the trip to Cameroon. Kaone Molefe and Tebogo Sembowa who are currently studying in South Africa are part of the team. During a media briefing yesterday, Mogae said that he is hoping to play a...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 March 2008
Boxing association re-brands
"We wanted to match adhere to international standards of boxing as recommended by the mother body, International Boxing Association (IBA)," he stated. He said they have graduated from amateurs to professionals and they applied for the new name a long...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 05 March 2008
China on tour to celebrate Olympic Games
In Gaborone, it was hosted by Miles Nan Charitable Foundation Botswana. The OCOC team arrived on Monday and received a warm welcome from hordes of Chinese and a few Batswana at Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). A number of MPs among...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 05 March 2008
Chess Providence lives up to his name
However, in round five Oatlhotse became a victim of a trait common among upcoming players. In a tournament where the players had only 10 minutes each, he looked set for victory as his fifth round opponent, Tebogo Pitlagano, arrived seven minutes...
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 05 March 2008
DCEC wants 'freedom of information' law
He says that it is abnormal to introduce legislation on whistle blowing whilst leaving behind FOIA when the two are supposed to complement each other. "Something of that kind is in the pipeline," he assured journalists. Katlholo was speaking...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 March 2008
Water corporation gets generators
Speaking last week, Mmipi said to mitigate the problem and 'put customers fears to rest', WUC has acquired generators and it is sensitising the public on saving power. "The Water Utilities Corporation is working tirelessly to find ways to cope with...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 05 March 2008
Kedikilwe launches 'efficient power use' campaign
Launching the programme, Minister of Minerals, Energy and Mines, Ponatshego Kedikilwe said the electricity shortage affected SADC and Botswana is upbeat about creating awareness among the users on the importance of saving power.He said government is...
MARTIN NYIRENDA 05 March 2008
Sky's the limit for Kambimba
Kambimba attracted the ire of both opposition and his Botswana Democratic Party members who questioned his political partiality.He was seen addressing rallies and wearing BDP colours when he was still in the civil service.Kambimba leaves at a time...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 05 March 2008
Palapye gripped by election fever
Every morning, residents are woken up early in the morning by politicians from across the political divide making important announcements for the day.Multiple speakers are mounted on top of the vehicles running around town. The day is closed with...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 March 2008
Zim election results could take a week
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) said it would not commit itself to a date when it would announce results of the March 29 polls for fear this could spark Kenyan-style post-election violence in the event it failed to keep the promise because of...
05 March 2008
All is set for M-Net make-or-break auditions
The auditions in Gaborone will only be for a day, so if singing is your passion, make sure you do not miss out, as the auditions will be the only chance for you in Botswana. Registration begins at 08:00 and the organisers will strictly adhere to the...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 05 March 2008
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