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Civil service, cabinet go military
Further, the militarisation of Cabinet cascades down to the senior management of the civil service where former army officers have been appointed to some crucial posts. The general manager of the Central Transport Organisation (CTO) is...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Thapong empowers local art teachers
Participants will take lessons in printmaking and easy bookbinding. According to Elsie Scotch, the office assistant at the centre, Thapong decided to empower the teachers so they in turn can teach their students new approaches that they will...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BOMU embarks on meet-the-artistes-tours
BOMU publicity secretary Joel Keitumile revealed that the programme got off the ground when they met with Department of Youth and Culture officials this week. He said the department is one of the most important stakeholders as BOMU receives...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 03 April 2008
SACU Council of Ministers meets in Gaborone
The meeting will be the 14th since the coming into force of the new SACU agreement on July 15, 2004 and the third since Botswana took over the chairmanship of SACU on July 15, 2007 from Swaziland. A press statement says the council will...
STAFF WRITER 03 April 2008
New products coming to BSE
The local bourse is also hosting its inaugural Exchange Traded Funds conference to mark the relocation. Todays conference has attracted fund managers, private bankers, investment advisors, brokers, and other capital market practitioners from...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
No threats, Khama. Act on promises
However, the new President has to be reminded that any democracy prides itself in its respect of the institutions that form an integral part of the democratic landscape such as the media. Further, the right of citizens to openly criticise...
EDITOR 03 April 2008
Moupo speaks against automatic succession
General Khama is the second President to assume the Presidency in terms of the Amended Section 35(i) of the Constitution in terms of which the Vice President automatically succeeds the President when the latter retires, dies or becomes in any way...
03 April 2008
Of law and transition
There are rumbles about presidential succession and whether the incoming President shall be a president with full powers as the previous or that his powers, limited on such matter as dissolving Parliament, equate him to an acting President....
03 April 2008
Cartoon 03-04-08
03 April 2008
Mine boss pleads for peace
"History is littered with examples of bitter rivalry between management and the unions where in the end there was no prosperity in such mines," Mpathi said addressing a Botswana Mining Workers Union (BMWU) congress at Tati River Lodge last...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Zebras fire more blanks
The game was graced by dignitaries amongst them, Khama, newly-appointed Vice President, Mompati Merafhe, Maun East MP, Ronald Ridge, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Phandu Skelemani as well as newly appointed Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Gladys...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Gunners seek revenge against Police XI
Of late, the university stadium has been a good hunting ground for the Lobatse side. However, tonight they meet a side that hammered them 3-2 in the first round after leading 2-0. That is one game that hurt Gunners supporters badly. On that...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
National Museum to host photo exhibition
The exhibition, billed to officially open on April 8, is titled Other Sides- An exploration of boundaries. Grant will be exhibiting a total of 36 photographs some of which have been previously published and long forgotten, while others will be on...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BDF cleans up Tlokweng
Welcoming the BDF after the clean-up campaign, BaTlokwa Paramount Chief, Kgosi Puso Gaborone, commended the BDF for choosing Tlokweng out of other villages around Gaborone. I thank the BDF for choosing Tlokweng out of other villages and...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 03 April 2008
Govt, Collins settle out of court
The agreement was reached last month. The case has now been concluded by way of a settlement out of court, Keetshabe said, adding that they had reached an agreement with Collins that the details would not be disclosed to the public. We have...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BNF MPs back Merafhe
The former Foreign Affairs Minister got 48 votes with six MPs abstaining. Two votes were spoilt. The sole Botswana Congress Party (MP) Dumelang Saleshando indicates that he abstained. If none of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (MPs) abstained,...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Masitara in taxmans cuffs
Justice Ian Kirby delivered judgement in the case yesterday following a wrangle with Masitara who argued that BURS calculated tax claims were flawed because the accountants who did the audit of his organisation were incompetent. It is clear...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Civil service, cabinet go military
Further, the militarisation of Cabinet cascades down to the senior management of the civil service where former army officers have been appointed to some crucial posts. The general manager of the Central Transport Organisation (CTO) is retired Lt....
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Of law and transition
There are rumbles about presidential succession and whether the incoming President shall be a president with full powers as the previous or that his powers, limited on such matter as dissolving Parliament, equate him to an acting President....
03 April 2008
Of law and transition
There are rumbles about presidential succession and whether the incoming President shall be a president with full powers as the previous or that his powers, limited on such matter as dissolving Parliament, equate him to an acting President....
03 April 2008
Birds ravage farmers harvest
Even though farmers mark 2008 as the year of good harvest, many say that they are worried that they will lose most of their crops to birds that feast on their crops. Farmers assert that their efforts to keep birds away from their crops are hindered...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Moupo speaks against automatic succession
General Khama is the second President to assume the Presidency in terms of the Amended Section 35(i) of the Constitution in terms of which the Vice President automatically succeeds the President when the latter retires, dies or becomes in any way...
03 April 2008
No threats, Khama. Act on promises
However, the new President has to be reminded that any democracy prides itself in its respect of the institutions that form an integral part of the democratic landscape such as the media. Further, the right of citizens to openly criticise those who...
EDITOR 03 April 2008
National Museum to host photo exhibition
The exhibition, billed to officially open on April 8, is titled Other Sides- An exploration of boundaries. Grant will be exhibiting a total of 36 photographs some of which have been previously published and long forgotten, while others will be on...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Govt, Collins settle out of court
The agreement was reached last month. The case has now been concluded by way of a settlement out of court, Keetshabe said, adding that they had reached an agreement with Collins that the details would not be disclosed to the public. We have...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BNF MPs back Merafhe
The former Foreign Affairs Minister got 48 votes with six MPs abstaining. Two votes were spoilt. The sole Botswana Congress Party (MP) Dumelang Saleshando indicates that he abstained. If none of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (MPs) abstained,...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Civil service, cabinet go military
Further, the militarisation of Cabinet cascades down to the senior management of the civil service where former army officers have been appointed to some crucial posts. The general manager of the Central Transport Organisation (CTO) is retired Lt....
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Civil service, cabinet go military
Further, the militarisation of Cabinet cascades down to the senior management of the civil service where former army officers have been appointed to some crucial posts. The general manager of the Central Transport Organisation (CTO) is retired Lt....
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BDF cleans up Tlokweng
Welcoming the BDF after the clean-up campaign, BaTlokwa Paramount Chief, Kgosi Puso Gaborone, commended the BDF for choosing Tlokweng out of other villages around Gaborone. I thank the BDF for choosing Tlokweng out of other villages and...
KHONANI ONTEBETSE
Correspondent 03 April 2008
BNF MPs back Merafhe
The former Foreign Affairs Minister got 48 votes with six MPs abstaining. Two votes were spoilt. The sole Botswana Congress Party (MP) Dumelang Saleshando indicates that he abstained. If none of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (MPs) abstained,...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Zebras fire more blanks
The game was graced by dignitaries amongst them, Khama, newly-appointed Vice President, Mompati Merafhe, Maun East MP, Ronald Ridge, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Phandu Skelemani as well as newly appointed Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Gladys...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BNF MPs back Merafhe
The former Foreign Affairs Minister got 48 votes with six MPs abstaining. Two votes were spoilt. The sole Botswana Congress Party (MP) Dumelang Saleshando indicates that he abstained. If none of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (MPs) abstained,...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Govt, Collins settle out of court
The agreement was reached last month. The case has now been concluded by way of a settlement out of court, Keetshabe said, adding that they had reached an agreement with Collins that the details would not be disclosed to the public. We have agreed...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Masitara in taxmans cuffs
Justice Ian Kirby delivered judgement in the case yesterday following a wrangle with Masitara who argued that BURS calculated tax claims were flawed because the accountants who did the audit of his organisation were incompetent. It is clear from...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BOMU embarks on meet-the-artistes-tours
BOMU publicity secretary Joel Keitumile revealed that the programme got off the ground when they met with Department of Youth and Culture officials this week. He said the department is one of the most important stakeholders as BOMU receives an annual...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 03 April 2008
SACU Council of Ministers meets in Gaborone
The meeting will be the 14th since the coming into force of the new SACU agreement on July 15, 2004 and the third since Botswana took over the chairmanship of SACU on July 15, 2007 from Swaziland. A press statement says the council will receive a...
STAFF WRITER 03 April 2008
Gunners seek revenge against Police XI
Of late, the university stadium has been a good hunting ground for the Lobatse side. However, tonight they meet a side that hammered them 3-2 in the first round after leading 2-0. That is one game that hurt Gunners supporters badly. On that fateful...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Govt, Collins settle out of court
The case has now been concluded by way of a settlement out of court, Keetshabe said, adding that they had reached an agreement with Collins that the details would not be disclosed to the public. We have agreed that the details are not for...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
"Ndaba was offered a chance to resign"
Totolo says Ndaba was offered the chance to resign but did not respond. He said a similar offer was also made to the institutions Director of Technology Development Tebalebo Baletlwa in accordance with BOTECs board decision to part ways with...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BNF MPs back Merafhe
Two votes were spoilt. The sole Botswana Congress Party (MP) Dumelang Saleshando indicates that he abstained. If none of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (MPs) abstained, then five BNF MPs did. If the two spoilt votes were from the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
Masitara in taxmans cuffs
Justice Ian Kirby delivered judgement in the case yesterday following a wrangle with Masitara who argued that BURS calculated tax claims were flawed because the accountants who did the audit of his organisation were incompetent. It is clear...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 03 April 2008
BACK STAGE
There are actually two movies called Shake Hands with the Devil: the documentary made in 2004 and released in 2005; and the feature, also made by Canadians, filmed in Rwanda and Halifax in 2006 and released in September 2007 at the Toronto Film...
SASA MAJUMA 04 April 2008
The movers on Khama's chess board
The biggest movers of all are Selebi-Phikwe East Member of Parliament (MP) Nonofo Molefhi and Ghanzi South MP Christiaan De Graaf who moved from the back bench up into cabinet as full ministers. Nonofo Molefhi - new Minister of Lands and...
04 April 2008
Masitara property under the hammer
At least this is the feeling one gets after an interview with BURS attorney Sardique Kebonang following a court order by Justice Ian Kirby ordering the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) politician and businessman to pay BURS an outstanding amount of...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Tlou could return to UB
The others are Moeng Pheto, Charles Tibone, Duncan Mlazie and Moggie Mbaakanyi. Tlou, who lost the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries for the Palapye constituency twice last December and early this January respectively, was still...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
Well, I forgot about how many time things go wrong, about the companies who are actively trying to deceive us and those who just don't give a flying whatsit about the law. Every so often though things happen that just give me material for free....
04 April 2008
Firestone upbeat on Tsabong
The company, which has operations in Botswana and South Africa, noted that the independent data review it carried out concluded that there are "real chances of discovering an economic, large-sized diamondiferous kimberlite" at Tsabong where the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Activox on schedule
Speaking to Business Week from Johannesburg recently, the Project Manager Floyd Botha said construction of the P4 billion refinery is still on schedule. Commissioning of the industrial scale refinery is to be completed in 2009 with the first...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
African Copper heads for first production
The mine, formerly known as the Dukwe project, was renamed Mowana last year, the local word for the Baobab tree which stands near the entrance to the property. "Production is imminent and construction is over 90% complete at this point," Hamilton...
04 April 2008
Lobtrans saga cost banking sector P160m
Their 2007 profits have taken a slump on the back of high provisions for Lobtrans loans which were not secured. After StanChart announced lukewarm results last week, its share price on the bourse plunged 5.63 percent while Barclays' went down 1.59...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
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