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Motion Thrown Out
The motion called for abolition of automatic succession to the presidency by the vice president. However, the motion was shot down by Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MPs who argued that: "if it ain't broken don't fix it". The BDP MPs maintained...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Woman - A Gift To Humanity
They continue to be made to believe that God the Almighty who is said to have created all human beings as equals has actually made them inferior beings. They are made to believe and accept that they have been created for men. The world continues to...
By Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 10 March 2008
They Missed The Boat, And Caught Up
All he cared for was the cattle that he herded. This went on until he was 12 years old. He saw his younger siblings going to school, learning how to read and write. He registered with the Non-Formal Education commonly known as 'Thuto ga e Golelwe' at...
By Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 10 March 2008
A Zezuru Husband Has Many Roles And Wives
All that we ever see are men with clean-shaven heads and goatees and women dressed in white. And the fact that they go around selling hand crafted merchandise and seemingly, anything they can lay their hands on. However, it was after a furore arose...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Man Breaks Zezuru Church Vows
Ishmael Moshoma Maposa, a 47-year-old father of 20 and husband of three, remembers the day he broke the vow of his Zezuru church never to enter a medical hospital, after his body was engulfed in flames at his home. He said he had bought diesel in...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 10 March 2008
DJ In Court For Grievous Harm
Freddie John, the 32-year-old resident DJ at Pula Bar is in the dock to answer for the wounding of 30-year-old Power Nkhwana. John appeared with his attorney, Keitshegile Sechele for arraignment and bail application last Thursday. State prosecutor...
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 10 March 2008
A Dangerous Resting Place
The place is just a few metres from this road and a few kilometres from the Francistown airport. This is the much talked about 'resting place' that continues to characterise numberous conversations and make newspaper headlines. The most...
By Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Zimbabwe Needs Help
Dube did not know that he was risking his life by resting at this place where many people have been attacked, mainly by thugs from his country, who are as hungry as he was. Dube is one of the many Zimbabweans who can no longer withstand the...
EDITOR 10 March 2008
The Winners Code
Interestingly, very few people know the purpose of the mind. Where purpose is not known invariably abuse reigns supreme. Therefore, the mind is probably the most abused gift. Today we present the winners' thinking guide to eternal success. It is a...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 10 March 2008
Issues In Education
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of Prof Ulla Kann. Certainly, she made a great contribution to the research on Botswana's educational system, both when she was at the Ministry of Education and while at the former NIR" - Isaac...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI and
S. WEEKS 10 March 2008
Etcetera II
It could hardly have escaped notice that the latter issue had marked similarities with the Russia's torpid election where an unusual constitutional arrangement enabled a departing President to ensure not only that he became Prime Minister but that...
SANDY GRANT 10 March 2008
Student Faces Assault Charge
The accused Form Four student is alleged to have stabbed a fellow learner following a misunderstanding at the school. The school head, Chakalisa Izhani would not comment on the matter saying it is a police case. She said it was 'an isolated...
By Kenneth Banda
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Health Chat
Much can be done to improve the quality of life and prolong life. The therapy is approached from three different angles: *Treating the underlying cause*Removing contributing factors that can worsen heart failure*Treating the heart failure...
Rhoda Chindomu
Sheila Chidzomba
Kiran Bhagat 10 March 2008
Vote Wisely On March 15
We in the Botswana Congress Party Youth League would like to communicate some details to the voters countrywide, who will be voting on March 15 with the aim of assisting them to make the right decisions through their vote. We would like all those who...
10 March 2008
SACU Revenues Grow While AGOA Receipts Decline
According to the Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) annual report for 2007, Botswana's share from the common revenue pool increased from P3.9 billion in the previous year to P6.6 billion, an increase of P2.68 billion or 68 percent over the...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 10 March 2008
How Realistic Is BoB's New Inflation Objective?
On the backdrop of rising food and fuel prices, the recent 15 percent public service salary increment awarded against the background of rising prices of consumer goods, especially food and fuel, and the possibility of a hike in administered prices,...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 10 March 2008
Mail Volume Decline Impinges On BotswanaPost Revenues
As reported in the prior year, there is a continuous trend of decline in mail volumes, affecting revenues. This threat to BotswanaPost's business has led to efforts to develop other products "to exploit opportunities that could potentially breathe...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Project Delay Angers Councillors
The Selebi-Phikwe Phase III infrastructure development project, which should have been completed last January, involves the demarcation of 2, 665 residential and 70 industrial plots. The tender was awarded to China Jiangxi more than three years ago...
By Kenneth Banda
Correspondent 10 March 2008
PPADB Holds Workshop On Procurement Processes
In response, PPADB last week hosted a two-day educational workshop for Ministerial Tender Committees (MTC) and District Authority Tender Committees (DATC) at Boipuso Hall. The workshop covered the legal framework of tenders and procurement...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 10 March 2008
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10 March 2008
Pop Stars Botswana Launched
This first ever music talent search in Botswana was introduced last year by reggae musician and producer Keabetswe 'Master Dee' Sesenyi in collaboration with Mascom. Its objective is to promote music talent in this country. The winner of the...
By Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Councillor Kills Theft Suspect
Sources close to the investigation disclosed that the councillor was not detained in connection with the incident. It is said that the deceased aged 29, hailed from Tonota. "There are some rooms at the back of the councillor's home he is leasing out...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 10 March 2008
Talking Musica
This is permitted in the expectation that eventually, the society or company will, call a meeting of its directors or a general meeting of its targeted membership in order that there should be formal adoption of the constitution of rules of operation...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 10 March 2008
Food For The Soul
Whether you are talking about food supplies, medicine, nutrition, education, you name it... It is almost like they are sitting on gold and begging for a cent. We never seem to think and act local, yet we have so much potential and so many resources...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 10 March 2008
Fighters Win
Fighters went into the game seeking to redeem their pride after losing to Extension Gunners while BDF XI were riding high after beating ECCO City Greens at the same venue. BDF XI wilted under pressure as Fighters pressed forward but they were lucky...
By Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Chiefs Gun Down GU
Chiefs have now amassed 51 points and remain unbeaten after 21 outings. Though they managed to leave the National Stadium with maximum points, Chiefs' display was marred by signs of indiscipline from some of the players. Goalkeeper Noah Maposa was...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 10 March 2008
BONA Constitutional Hitch
The process has been thwarted by failure of some of BONA affiliates to append their signatures to the changes and too much power given to the executive committee. The changes were made in 2006 but have not taken effect because the Registrar of...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 10 March 2008
BAA, BISA Introduce Walking Race
Coaches are already being trained for the discipline. Last week, BAA and BISA held a coaching clinic at the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) conference room to introduce the race to some coaches and teachers. At least 22 coaches and club...
By Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 10 March 2008
BTA Gets Sponsorship For ITF Junior Event
By Friday, BTA had raised about P260,000 from Debswana, Stanbic Bank, Barclays, Orange, Motor Centre, Standard Chartered and First National Bank Botswana (FNBB). Other companies like Sanitas, Creative Thinking, African Alliance and Gaborone Sun have...
By Mogomotsi Moloi
Correspondent 10 March 2008
South African, Motswana Sentenced To Death
"On a date to be set by the President you shall be hanged by the neck until you are dead," Justice Maruping Dibotelo told the convicts and the dead-silent members of the public. Dibotelo also sentenced Molefhe to five years' imprisonment for...
By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 10 March 2008
Teachers' Unions Ponder Merger
Newly appointed BOSETU executive secretary and former publicity secretary, Justin Hunyepa, broke the news on Friday at the just ended Botswana Business Subjects Association (BOBUSA) conference at Maharaja. He said in the past the teacher's unions...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Bobirwa Bids Mogae Farewell
The lodges made the pledges as their contribution towards President Mogae's farewell at the end of this month. He will treat himself to this luxurious excursion at any time convenient to him. Mashatu Lodge offered two free nights with full meals...
By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 10 March 2008
BCL-Police Fight Explosives' Crimes
BCL organised a crime stakeholder's meeting on explosives attended by police officers drawn from Selebi-Phikwe on Friday. BCL Divisional Manager for Asset Management, Keenlord Dube, said the mine is fully cognisant of the legal, criminal and business...
By Kenneth Banda
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Women Celebrate In Kanye
Speaking at the commemoration of World Women's Day in Kanye on Saturday, Mogae said that it was not true that giving women the same powers as men would make them look down upon their husbands. "I know a lot of young successful women with PhDs...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Mogae To Walk For Red Cross
"As it is our mandate to reach each and every corner of the country, we are raising these funds for this purpose,"BRCS president, Nomsa Mbere, said at a recent press conference, adding that some of the money would be donated to the Mogae...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 10 March 2008
Liberty and music
It is perhaps the last living example of pure totalitarianism - control of the state over every aspect of human life. Is such a place the right venue for a Western orchestra? Can one imagine the New York Philharmonic, which performed to great acclaim...
IAN BURUMA 11 March 2008
Dikakapa pick up the pieces
The group's promoter and spokesperson Moagi 'Jumbo' Lekoni has conceded that Gong Master left a void but they are doing all they can to revive their fortunes. He said they have roped in another talented member to replace Gong Master who departed...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 11 March 2008
Motswana artist represents Botswana in the UK
The artist was chosen from among a number of local mentors to represent the country. The visit saw Rasina doing a series of performances and workshops in Britain. The multi-talented artist performed in several venues in central and east London...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
Culture Spears to unleash new hits
The group's lead singer Kabelo Mogwe confirmed to Showtime over the weekend that their new product is on the way and their fans should brace themselves for more captivating hits. "We are busy preparing our third album and hopefully it will be out in...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 11 March 2008
Govt compromises on new liquor law
Deputy director of trade and consumer affairs at the Ministry of Trade and Industry has told Mmegi Business that government has understood the suggestions made by the public and other stakeholders affected by the proposed laws and a compromise will...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 11 March 2008
Discovery Metals release drill results
The drillings are part of the pre-feasibility study being undertaken at the project's Zeta Prospect. The company reported that the infill drilling at Zeta intersects further high-grade copper mineralisation. It has exceeded two percent copper with...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
PS announces changes at Finance Ministry
The change will be effected through a bill to be drafted and tabled in Parliament. It will result in the renaming of the CSO to the National Statistics Office (NSO). A press statement from the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
There is a CD 4 count machine crisis in Mathathane
The local clinic CD4 count machine is out of order and the nurses simply tell their patients to find a machine somewhere else and come back with the results for treatment.. Where on earth does a poor village person find such a machine? I personally...
11 March 2008
Innovativeness is attainable
In fact David Nelson once said "Stop assuming that a thing which has never been done before cannot be done at all". This statement fits well with our Vision 2016 commitment of being an innovative and productive nation. After being reminded on the...
*DIKGANG PHILLIP MAKGALEMELE 11 March 2008
What next after failed sanctions on Iran?
Unfortunately, the new sanctions are unlikely to be any more effective than the first two rounds. Consider the two earlier Security Council resolutions. The December 2006 resolution curbed international assistance to Iran in mastering the nuclear...
*BENNETT RAMBERG 11 March 2008
Hopeless debate lets democracy down
Given the initial debate in the House, particularly from the BDP backbench, the defeat of the motion did not come as a surprise. Parliament is a law making body. It will pass some motions and discard others. That is a given. We must however stress...
11 March 2008
Zambia's Hillary in the making
In recent weeks, there have been increasing calls for President Levy Mwanawasa's wife, Maureen, to succeed her husband - Hillary Clinton-style - as president of Zambia when his second and last term expires in three years' time. This is the very...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 11 March 2008
Cartoon 11.03.08
11 March 2008
Athletes qualify for African showpiece
The two made the cut after doing well at the ongoing senior athletics Euro Page Series in South Africa. Baloyi finished second in 800m while Sefu got the same position in 400m. Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) used the competition as a...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 11 March 2008
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