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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
FNB rewards First Division clubs
The bank forked out P16,800 prize money to be distributed among the 12 clubs according to how they finished in the competition. Bottom-placed Eastern Sweepers took home P350, the same amount as 11th-placed McAlpine. River Plate, who came 10th, went...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 11 March 2008
Buffaloes take charge
But they are steadily proving their mettle in the First Division South League. It is too early but the Kgatleng side's dream of joining their big brothers Mochudi Centre Chiefs in the top-flight is on track. Following a hard fought 1-0 against...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 11 March 2008
Ngwenya is unhappy
The Zambian was speaking in disappointment after Rollers settled for a 1-1 draw against Notwane in a Mascom Premier League game at the National Stadium on Sunday. After watching his side squandering numerous chances, Ngwenya had reason to be...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
Gaborone clinics set for remodelling
She said this was permanent secretary for local government, Gabaake Gabaake's idea. His vision is that the clinic should meet the needs of Gaborone people and have world class equipment. She said even the staff's attitude needs to be...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
Ngamiland local police run on three vehicles
They only have three vehicles which they share with court clerks and chiefs in the densely populated Ngamiland district, including Maun and the peri-urban centres. Inspector Motsamai Maitshoko says "we are failing to do our work satisfactorily and...
STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 11 March 2008
Francistown does not see the light
Speaking at a bulb exchange programme at SOS village in Francistown this weekend, BPC Corporate Services Manager, John Helmand, admitted that "people in these areas are not responding to the messages". Helmand said that in Francistown, the power...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
Crime victim meets face to face with assailants
Pinetown told the Broadhurst magistrate Court that Masawi arrived to work on time that day and after they had a chat she (Pinetown) went to bed since it was very cold. She said that she was woken up by noise in her bedroom only to see a man...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
From Afghanistan, Prince Harry in Botswana
The United Kingdom daily newspaper, The Sun, reports that the couple left for their favourite African hotspot on Wednesday last week, five days after Harry returned from the lawless Helmand Province in Afghanistan. "The couple have hired a two-story...
STAFF WRITER 11 March 2008
Moupo's 'confidence crisis' courts Gaborone Central
Inside sources reveal that the party secretary general, Mohammed Khan, has written a strongly-worded letter to Ramaotwana, condemning his public announcement that could preempt ongoing party efforts to breathe life into the party leader's prospects...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
Survival targets Mohohlo, Molokomme
The three officials are expected to take part in a workshop organised by the diamond industry in London's St James' Square. Among the issues up for discussion will be the benefit of diamond beneficiation to Botswana. Survival has been a campaigner...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 11 March 2008
Pilane to go with Mogae
Officials at the Office of the President had no definite answers when asked about Pilane's contract. Press Secretary in the Office of the President, Jeff Ramsay indicates that although he has no idea what will happen to Pilane's contract, an...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
No 'ulululu' for Mogae - BNF women
"We were invited to bid Mogae farewell and recognise his contribution, especially what he has reportedly done for women during his tenure. The invitation purported that Mogae has done a lot for women of Botswana," said BNF Women's League publicity...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
High Court dismisses farmer's P92,000 claim
Louis Herbst, the owner of the company, took Radithotse to court complaining that between January and October 2005, Radithotse's cattle feasted on his crops - cattle grass and lucerne - at his Tsinani Farm without his consent. Herbst told the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
Health workers train in public relations
He urged clinic staff to be ambitious and creative. Their facilities should be places where patients can get early diagnosis, he pointed out. Gabaake said their role was to prevent diseases without waiting until people were sick. He said to improve...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
Limpopo, Shashe in plans for 2010 World Cup
Verhoef, from South Africa, says the Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) linking South Africa and its neighbours hold a lot of promise for southern Africa. He says while South Africa's tourism and hospitality sectors are bracing up for healthy...
BY FRASER MPOFU 12 March 2008
Save the piano tuners and folk instruments
Batswana patiently await completion of the 'technikon' at Palapye - or wherever - in the hope that there shall be some redemption of the country's folk music and the instruments that make it. The then Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, has...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 12 March 2008
Diplomatic immunity will not save SADC chief's son
The young man took his father's official car and crashed into a residential wall along Segoditshane way. A SADC source revealed that the organisation is very strict about the use of official vehicles. He said unauthorised people are not...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 12 March 2008
Barclays Masunga sponsors talent show and orphans
Perhaps not much was expected soon from the porta cabin-based bank, established only nine months ago with a staff of nine. What Masunga Barclays is doing is the classical case of being small in size but big in service. Last Saturday, the bank...
SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANESS
Correspondent 12 March 2008
Govt must protect HIV positive employees
Just how often have we heard the slogan of a caring and a loving nation being chanted? At every turn each and every company joins in the bandwagon, perhaps just to dupe the gullible into thinking that indeed organizations and corporations care about...
EDITOR 12 March 2008
AS I SEE IT
The umpires know it; they know too, they cannot guarantee a flawless game however vigilant they may be. The BDP Palapye primaries re-run recently elicited disparate comments from political practitioners, some trying to explain away, others...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 12 March 2008
Goodhope Senior: another MoE blunder
Earth-moving equipment that could still be seen at work when students arrived at the school is a clear indication that students' safety was not taken into consideration by the new school management, the Kanye Education Center personnel and officials...
12 March 2008
DK for VP
In my view, General Mompati Merafhe would be a bad choice for Khama because of Merafhe's involvement in party factions and his obvious dictatorial tendencies. There is already public disapproval of the number of former army officers in cabinet...
12 March 2008
This is not funny
It was obviously intended to amuse readers and raise a laugh.Will this mean that Batswana, hungry for meat will start to kill cats, to try this new addition to their diet? Is cruelty to animals ever funny or laughable? Perhaps writers of such...
12 March 2008
Cartoon Strip-12.03.08
12 March 2008
Mapetla contradicts manager
The no-show of Mapetla reportedly saw revellers who had paid to watch him on stage cause commotion and damage at the club. The musician says he only got to know about the show a few hours before it was to kick-off. He said as far as he is concerned,...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
Vee unearths captain of music
Already Vee is speaking highly of his latest signing. "He is the biggest artiste I have registered at Black Money Makers. There are only a few who possess his kind of talent. He is so dynamic and interesting," Vee said. Two months after his album...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 12 March 2008
Discovery Metal benefits Batswana - Minister
The company is anticipating the employment of some 400 personnel on its construction project and another 250 to run its operations. Kedikilwe said this will have a positive impact on Botswana's economy and the lives of the people. He was speaking at...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 12 March 2008
US sub-prime crisis far from over
The man nicknamed 'Mr. Optimistic' by the media, because of his over optimism even in difficult times, expects to see a world that "slows but not tumbling" because of the sub-prime crisis. "The sub prime is far from over. It could take six months, 12...
KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
Facebook mints youngest billionaire
Founded in 2004 by 19-year-old Harvard student Mark Zukerberg in his dormitory, the company has significantly grown to join the blue chip ranks. It has made its founder the youngest self-made billionaire in the process, according to Forbes. In...
THALEFANG CHARLES
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
Veteran businessman holds mind power workshop
The workshop targets business people, trainers of business people and any interested party. The theme of the workshop is 'make money by dissolving stress'. Sikwane has been in business since 1981 but he had to go through the mind power training and...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
Is Chiefs invincible?
That is until, Mochudi Centre Chiefs hit a very rich vein of form this season. The Kgatleng giants are still to lose a game after 21 outings in the Mascom Premier League. Chiefs have registered an unbelievable 15 wins and six draws so far. They are...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 12 March 2008
Golden boot beckons reluctant 'Big Animal'
The 22-year-old marksman from Malolwane who plays for both national Under-23 and Zebras is currently leading the scoring charts with 13 goals and many believe that he will definitely bag the golden boot award this season. The forceful striker has...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 12 March 2008
Majombolo join Moloi protests
Majombolo filed their protest soon after their 1-0 loss to Chiefs a fortnight ago. Other clubs that have protested that Moloi had left Chiefs and joined Gaborone United are Township Rollers and BMC. Nico spokesman, Etlhomilwe Raditshego said...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 12 March 2008
Botswana women prepare for Ghana
Botswana eliminated Lesotho in the first round with a 4-1 aggregate last month to set-up a date with the West Africans. This is Botswana's first foray into World Cup qualification. Though the team managed to beat Lesotho, it was not convincing and it...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 12 March 2008
Bright takes on Sundowns
Coach David Bright has seen his side win five matches on the trot to move strongly up the table. They are currently placed fifth on 34 points and unquestionably the form team of the league at present, scoring 14 goals on the way to picking up a...
12 March 2008
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