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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
Pula firm against the Rand
The development is a reversal of the trend of previous years during which the pula continuously lost value against the rand and all other major trading partners' currencies except the US dollar due to Botswana's crawling peg exchange rate regime....
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Too much respect and leverage accorded electoral losers
Then, an electoral thief, naked of any democratic intentions, streaked across the country's political landscape, inviting violence and the sudden appearances of sleepy, retired African presidents. Desmond Tutu, Graca Machel and even the lacklustre...
*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 04 April 2008
BOOK REVIEW
"His Illegal Self" treads territory familiar to Peter Carey and his addicts. This time he focuses on two Americans, one a young woman caught up by accident in the 1960s and early 1970s, in extreme leftwing movements modelled on the Maoists and...
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 04 April 2008
Truant lawyer angers judge
The judge threatened to issue a warrant of arrest for Mothusi. Mothusi of Mothusi and Company law firm is acting as a pro deo counsel for Raymond Leshomo who is jointly charged with Arnold Mashango with the murder of Mario Lottering on May 27, 2006...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Defaulting BDP members put on notice
Nkate told members at last week's National Council meeting to pay up or face heavy penalties. He said it is regrettable that BDP MPs and councillors owe the party a lot of money. "A lot of our councillors and MPs are in arrears of their monthly...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Botswana gets green-light to sell ivory
This is in line with what was agreed last year at The Hague. Information from the Botswana Ministry of Environment Wildlife and Tourism shows that the CITES secretariat in Gaborone gave the country the go-ahead after verifying the government...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Workers march against 15 percent
The forum, which consists of the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU), Trainers and Allied Workers Union (TAWU), Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU), Botswana Primary School Teachers Association (BOPRITA), Botswana Tribal Administration Service...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Crime sours growth of Tati Siding
This high rate of urbanisation is accompanied by a complete revolution in socio-economic activities. One man who is watching the transformation of this village with an eagle's eye is the village chief, Simon Nkgageng, who shares the joys and...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Survival claims not true - Foreign Affairs
Clifford Maribe from the Public Relations, Research and Information department issued a response from his ministry saying the UN Human Rights Committee noted the pleas that were submitted to it. Not all relocated persons will benefit from the High...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Moatshe determined to honour World War II veterans
This greatly touched his great-grandson Bathusi Moatshe, now 27-years-old, who had always admired his ancestor's gallantry in the war. The younger Moatshe was raise by the late war veteran, whom he describes as a 'strict disciplinarian who liked...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
SADC observers big let down
Perhaps, as we go about our business, we should spare a thought for our neighbours in Zimbabwe. As we go to press Zimbaweans do not yet know the full results, after voting in a historic election last Saturday. Although parliamentary results are out,...
EDITOR 04 April 2008
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04 April 2008
Militarisation of state apparatus
Without trying to provoke a backlash from Khama loyalists, or an unwarranted victimisation by an 'assignment-hungry' Directorate of Intelligence and Security Services, I duly offer my sentiments as a Democrat and citizen of Botswana. While...
UNOZIBA O. MBELA-BELO 04 April 2008
Annual Thapong artists' exhibition on
It is safe to say that the San artist has been greatly influenced by nature because, like storytellers of old, his artworks tell tales of animal life. His Family showcases Ostrich With Young, Tortoise With Young and X'gane (Guinea-fowl) With Young....
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
When two elephants fight it's the grass that suffers
Even the Political parties who are IEC major stakeholders heard it through the media. In all this fight of elephants (permanent Secretary to President/chairperson and secretary of IEC) which manifested itself in the media the grass (staff) have...
04 April 2008
President Festus Gontebanye Mogae
Decorate our ever pursuits of democracy and love of manYou cherished the human condition and cared for the lesser breeds Guided as it were by that inner richnessOf a rare composure and steadfastness trueFor all these never allowed your position of...
ALBERT G.T.K. MALIKONGWA 04 April 2008
NITTY GRITTY
And since it is a quarter way into the year the average soul is bound to have experienced some spiritual airlock! So in the words of Chicken, the Prophet of the Church of Holy Goat, "Easter is the time to relieve the spiritual airlocks of the general...
BAROLONG SEBONI 04 April 2008
FIRST CUT
I still maintain the same position. I am not convinced that he can take us to the 2010 African Nations Cup in Angola. People can come up with all sorts of excuses but the more I watch the Zebras, the more I become pessimistic that we will not make...
DENNIS KEAGILE 04 April 2008
Junior golfers got for world event
The tournament starts on Monday and runs for three days and winners book a ticket to the World Junior Championships in Japan at the end of the year. The Botswana team consists of the newly crowned Botswana Amateur Open champion Steward Smith, Russell...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Young Karateka aims high
Ranna has just returned from the US Open Karate Championships and Junior Olympics in Nevada, USA where she won three gold medals and a bronze. She said that competition was much tougher in the US Open than in the Junior Olympics. In the Junior...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Nico seek to sustain revival
Rollers humbled Nico 4-1 in the first round late last year and Majombolo would be out to settle scores. The Gaborone giants are having a bad season and need to beat Nico to move closer to the leading pack. On the other hand, Nico had a slow start...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 04 April 2008
No club competitions in kofukan national championships
The tournament is expected to attract karatekas from all karate styles. BKF spokesman, George Tshikare predicted a large turnout saying karatekas have been craving for action since the year started. "We are hoping for a large turn-out for these...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Controversy as BSA indaba is postponed
"These are internal issues that are not for public consumption," he said. Even though some softballers have shown dissatisfaction with the postponement of the meeting, Mukokomani said there is nothing wrong with the move. He said they have not...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Kopong derby set for Sunday
Whenever the two sides meet, the small village comes to life and fights are common between supporters. In the first round game, the clubs fought to a 1-1 stalemate. But in the recent Easter tournament sponsored by Phakalane Estate, United broke the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
The fired ministers: what went wrong?
Ex-Health Minister Professor Sheila Tlou She is a professor of Nursing Education on leave of absence from the University of Botswana. She was nominated by the retired president Festus Mogae to Parliament and made a cabinet minister after the 2004...
04 April 2008
Magosi deserve mother of all parties
It is said some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Some have leadership bestowed upon them at the time of their birth, while others have to sweat hard to realise their dreams. Equally, as with organisations, some become...
04 April 2008
Chiefs' unsung heroes
Othusitse 'Jabu' PilaneHe is a down to earth star and a hard-worker. Jabu is underrated but his contribution this season has been immense. Without doubt, he makes Magosi tick with his superb runs down the right flank. In his absence, Magosi lack...
04 April 2008
Bakgatla heir praises Chiefs
Chiefs enjoy the biggest following among Bakgatla. Since the league started, the Kgatleng giants have posted a 24-match unbeaten run. The sustained march to Magosi's first major soccer title has attracted thousands of supporters to games. Kgafela...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Chiefs host Boteti
In the first round fixture played at the Itekeng Stadium in Orapa last year, Chiefs beat their opponents by a solitary goal from Jerome 'JJ' Ramatlhakwana. This season, Magosi have been in an uncompromising mood, which has seen them go 24 matches...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Mixed reactions to power transition
"The event was of no significance to us because it goes against our stance on automatic succession. We are totally against it. We want direct election of the president," BNF spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa said yesterday. He added that the new...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
Students show opposition parties the way
Last week, the opposition coalition composing of the BNF, Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Botswana Peoples' Party (BPP) and the UB Pan African Society swept all the 13 seats in the Students Representative Council (SRC) elections. The...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Customary Court of Appeal sets precedent on adultery evidence
He made the decision in the case of Baradi Segole who is accused by Bakang Mosala of having an affair with his wife, Malebogo. At some point the two men worked together and formed a bond so strong that Bakang introduced Segole to his family. Segole...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Unions want fair trade with Chinese
The corporate tax collector is smiling over her balance sheet. However, there is the darker side that is not pleasing to the ordinary citizen in the street in Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Chinese business community has dominated this sector and...
VICTOR MULANGISI
Correspondent 04 April 2008
Lobtrans manager in mental hospital
Lobtrans and its sister company Lobatse Cash Store are in liquidation. A lawyer for the two companies, Reuben Kamushinda said that he was unable to communicate with his client because he is in a psychiatric ward. The news forced Justice Ian Kirby to...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 April 2008
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