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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
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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
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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
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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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Cartoon 05.03.08
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Accepted recommendations by the salaries commission (Part 2)
30) To address problems of job satisfaction, working environment and recognition, the Commission recommends that: 31) Government should avail workers especially professionals such as doctors, serviceable equipment and room to perform their duties....
06 March 2008
No sweat in cellphone repair
Even people considered to be lacking in skills are nowadays busy repairing mobile phones. For foreigners, it has been a ready source of income because it is not a reserved area of trade for locals. Bernard Tinashe, a 25-year-old Zimbabwean who...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 06 March 2008
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Heart disease, stroke are leading killers
Akim was speaking at the Heart Foundation of Botswana, the second such foundation in southern Africa. She said the old stereotype that cardiovascular diseases only affect stressed, overweight middle aged men in developed countries no longer applies....
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 06 March 2008
Moupo not fit for president - Nkate
Moupo, the incumbent MP for Gaborone West North, recently lost primary elections for the constituency to Calvin Bantsi. Speaking on Saturday at a political rally as part of the BDP's campaign for the upcoming by-election, Nkate said a party that has...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 06 March 2008
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Mogae moves to Phakalane
"Mogae will be given his staff as a retired president and government will take care of him as prescribed in the law," he said. He added that even some of his personal belongings at his office have also been moved as the hours to his retirement day...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 March 2008
Controversy dogs BOMU as old guard won't budge
By the following morning reports were rife that some aspirants who lost were complaining about electoral malpractices.But just as some music lovers thought the dust was settling a fresh controversy has erupted. The new committee is accusing the old...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 06 March 2008
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Slum boy offers second but different album
His debut House-Kwasa album, Naboela, a few years ago was not entirely successful because of various hurdles. However, the self-proclaimed goal-getter, originally from Thamaga, has now changed focus and dropped a Kwaito album, the genre notorious at...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 06 March 2008
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Tsaya thobane has changed my life - Vomit
He had dropped a bomb debut called Matshidiso, which instantly became a hit especially at parties and weddings. His rap made it a succulent number different from the many that were released before it. Not only that, he had assembled a good team...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 06 March 2008
Kubuitsile tackles ritual murders
The first book in the series was Fatal Profit, which was published by Macmillan Publishers in 2005.  Murder For Profit starts with the grisly murder of four children and their grandmother in the ploughing-lands just outside Mogobane...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 06 March 2008
Economic growth likely to follow Kenyan peace accord
We are pleased that the political turmoil and unrest in Kenya has been brought to an end with the recent agreement. The bloodshed and violence of the past two months have been well recorded and the subject of much debate. To focus on the positive:...
06 March 2008
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Botswana scores high in economic freedom
This makes the Botswana economy the world's 36th freest. The overall score is essentially unchanged from last year. Botswana is ranked second out of 40 countries in the sub-Saharan region, but its overall score is well above the regional...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 06 March 2008
Police fight to curb crime during blackouts
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Matthews Letsholo says they have put several measures in place to monitor facilities in high risk areas. Although he did not name them, Letsholo must have been referring to crime ridden locations like Broadhurst,...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 06 March 2008
Good for BURS!
This revenue is realised mainly from income tax, value-added tax (VAT), fuel levy, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and other sources.We learn that this represents a 33.9 percent increase from the last financial year. This is a highly...
EDITOR 06 March 2008
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
It is difficult to imagine a more crucial issue than this for a nation that claims to adore democracy, and to uphold democratic principles and practices consistently. Yet, as the Mmegi editorial opened: "Perhaps we have been wrong all along." So,...
DAN MOABI 06 March 2008
BTA hosts ITF juniors again
The tournament for the Under-18 attracts at least 29 countries. This is the second time the country hosts the event consecutively. It is the fifth time the competition is held in southern Africa. BTA sports development officer Tuelo Serufho ...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 06 March 2008
Zebras to play Brazilians
Brazil's ambassador to Botswana Joao Inacio Padilha said yesterday at a media briefing, held at Lekidi football centre, that the team will be made of active professional players from the capital city, Brasilia. The game will be part of activities to...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 06 March 2008
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Police to handcuff Notwane?
Both sides go into the game after suffering defeats in their last outings. The Jungle Kings lost 2-1 to Gaborone United (GU) at home, while Notwane unexpectedly fell by the same score to rookies Boteti Young Fighters 2-1 at the National Stadium on...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 06 March 2008
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Cartoon 06.03.08
06 March 2008
Labour unrest nests at Duma
Mudongo says she was tormented by the wife of one of the directors of the Phakalane based radio station. Mudongo says she started with the radio station as a freelance presenter but she also dabbled in with marketing. She says when the station...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 06 March 2008
Body plans prayers for political leaders
The religious association's secretary general Wame Hambira explained that the purpose of the crusade to be held at the National Stadium is to win souls for the kingdom of God, bring Christians of different denominations together to pray against the...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 06 March 2008
Firestone hails Botswana find
This evaluation, based on exploring down to 500 metres below ground, suggested MK1 could hold 1.1 billion tonnes at 20 carats per hundred tonnes, but the company says 'the deepest samples show 119 carats per hundred tonnes'. Bulk sampling should...
06 March 2008
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Is Kazungula bridge back on rails?
There are fears that work on the project, that was initially scheduled for completion by August 2008, could once again be delayed.  The three governments were supposed to have signed the crucial feasibility study agreement in Lusaka, Zambia...
STAFF WRITER 06 March 2008
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Leading women 'flaunt' Botswana diamonds
The trio comprises the chief executive officer of De Beers Botswana, Sheila Khama; attorney general, Athaliah Molokomme; and governor of the Bank of Botswana, Linah Mohohlo. According to a statement from the organizers of the event, the London-based...
06 March 2008
UB establishes energy study centre
UB faculties made a joint proposal which culminated in the Senate's decision to establish the Centre. The UB inter-disciplinary research centres already in existence are the Centre for the Study of HIV/AIDS, the Centre for Scientific Research on...
06 March 2008
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