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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
Parliament passes foreign affairs budget
Merafhe told Parliament yesterday that the January 2008 AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, established a committee of 10 heads of state and government, following deliberations of the AU ministerial committee charged with strategising about...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 March 2008
De Beers Botswana offers supplies in tight market
De Beers, which accounts for around 40 percent of global rough diamond supply, is due to launch a new local marketing arm in Botswana this month to help boost the country's jewellery sector and create jobs. The move reflects an effort by African...
13 March 2008
'Consumers need a cheetah, not an elephant'
And asked him about this day and other consumer rights -related issues. Q. What is World Consumer Rights Day? A. It's another of those days that someone somewhere decides is a special day. They give us an opportunity to make some noise about a...
13 March 2008
Hot Kwaito hits the shelves
It is only through these things that you can reach success. But understand that there are obstacles that obstruct us from reaching our goals. It is like walking to the peak of a mountain and the route is very slippery, you meet all sorts of dangerous...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 13 March 2008
Mel-D releases a contemporary gospel album
The tracks in the album include What God Has Joined Together, All We Need, Together, Me And My House, Let It Rain, What God Has Joined Together (house mix) and You Make Me Dance. Although Mutuma insists that this is not a gospel album, it is evident...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 13 March 2008
Lister fulfils his musical dream
Boleseng made inroads into the music industry after the release of his acclaimed album, Life's a journey. It is every musician's wish to record and the success of Boleseng's album was the turning point. Suddenly everyone in jazz circles was...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 March 2008
Botho should not tax the poor
That is not surprising particularly when the gestures are viewed against one of the major pillars of Botswana's Vision 2016, botho. In the remotest or smallest villages and newly gazetted settlements that Mogae has visited, he has collected...
EDITOR 13 March 2008
The 'Teenage' returns as 'Malome'
But nowadays David Tsalaile is affectionately known as 'Malome Davor' by Gunners' faithful. To them he is not just another Gunners' player. He is an experienced leader capable of assuming the responsibility of an uncle in the Gunners' family. It is...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 March 2008
Enzinkomo promise to rise
But club spokesman Parks Buthiyi say they are reviving after last weekend's 2-0 victory against another relegation-threatened side, Jwaneng Comets at the Lobatse Stadium. He asserted that the players are now motivated for the next games starting with...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 13 March 2008
Double Action retain women's league title
Untouchables are assured of second place with 36 points already in the bag while Kanye Swallows with 29 will finish third. Lobatse-based Roosters finished the 10-club league without a win and are placed last. Double action now have the right to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 13 March 2008
Alleged hired guns muddle state case
This comes after key state witnesses gave contradictory evidence in court last week. As a result, Sindiso Mazibisa, the lawyer representing the accused, Ray Dokotela-Moyo, has applied to be discharged at the end of the state case at the Bulawayo...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 13 March 2008
Swallows coach blame double shift
He was speaking after the team lost to log leaders and champions-elect Double Action last weekend. The result left Swallows nine points behind the leaders. "Many factors have contributed to our downfall. But we have been hit hard by this double...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 March 2008
Cartoon 13-03-08
13 March 2008
Cost-sharing in education: The untold story
Think of Councillors and MPs who think the world of the car scheme where they buy one 4x4 SUV at half price! Buy one get one free they say. Today Botswana is squirming in a lethargic pool of poor productivity and unabated corruption because people...
M.D. Lecha 13 March 2008
UB gives 15% pay hike, writes off P2million
This discipline includes the tools and techniques used in land surveying, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS) and earth mapping. The course will be taught in the university's faculty of...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 13 March 2008
Sanitation managers urge use of 'wastewater'
They made the pledge at a press conference at Cresta Lodge on Monday, marking the National Week on Sanitation celebrations, which will be held countrywide. The main issue was to make a concerted effort in educating the nation about reuse...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 13 March 2008
BONELA demands HIV employment law
The enactment of such a law would protect workers affected or infected by HIV/AIDS in the workplace. A legal officer at BONELA, Uyapo Ndadi, said on Tuesday that since they served the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Charles Tibone, with a...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 13 March 2008
Abstinence is possible, Silabo
Officially opening the Kanye Police HIV/AIDS workshop at Motse Lodge yesterday, Bashi Silabo said that he was appalled at the way society is concentrating more on condom use than on other methods of prevention. "We have the ABC - abstain, be...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 March 2008
Voter registration cascades in Phikwe
During the November 2003 general voter registration, 6,743 people registered in Selebi-Phikwe West and after supplementary registration in 2004, the number increased to 9,211. However, in October last year only 4,231 registered. This indicates a...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 13 March 2008
Zimbabwe elections: SADC MPs uninvited, Europe barred
Member of Parliament for Shoshong, Duke Lefhoko, who is also member of SADC PF and former vice chairman of the organisation confirmed yesterday that they had not been invited as an independent body. "We have only seen a letter which says that...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 March 2008
'2008 holds promise for Botswana Life'
A good performance in 2007 has given the leading insurance provider fresh impetus of increased new business opportunities, particularly against the background of a mining boom in northern Botswana and the recent 15 percent salary hike for civil...
KENNETH BANDA
Correspondent 13 March 2008
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