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DK is BDP Chairman
The 18-member BDP Central Committee (CC) elected Kwelagobe yesterday to fill the void left by Ian Khama who on April 1 ascended to the party leadership and state presidency. Kwelagobe was nominated by former president Festus Mogae as an ordinary...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 08 April 2008
Zimbabwe's razor edge
While disheartening, this act of political thuggery does not diminish the victory of democracy over dictatorship in a country ravaged by misrule and ignorance. Ultimately, this is a victory for the strong hearts and sturdy backs that have carried us...
08 April 2008
Big Dawg throws weight behind compatriots
Already an established South African entertainment management and branding solutions company, the name Big Dawg Promotions is synonymous with A Grade management solutions and has worked its magic for companies and artists such as Vodacom, MTN, CELL...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Socca gives Millenium revellers night to remember
Another reason could be that he does not want to bore people with the same stuff by performing every weekend. Moruakgomo is one local musician who takes his profession seriously. To him, music has become business and he is always striving...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 April 2008
BACK STAGE
It is the second of five films in the German Film Festival and presented as part of the Maitisong Festival because of its many themes relating to creativity. It will be preceded by an opening ceremony by Ulf Hanel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic...
SASA MAJUMA 08 April 2008
Secretariat powers SACU to new heights
She told a media briefing on the outcome of the 14th SACU council of ministers meeting in Phakalane Golf Estates on Friday that SACU has made great strides in the development of various instruments like tariff board, national bodies, SACU single...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 08 April 2008
New liquor regulations fail to take effect
An official of the Ministry of Trade and Industry said the regulations cannot take effect because they have not been gazetted and the draft is still with the Attorney General's Chambers. Previously, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Neo Moroka...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Ministry holds energy efficiency seminar today
A press release from the energy affairs department in the ministry says industry analysis shows that the building sector remains one of the largest users of electricity in Botswana. It says the energy consumption has grown considerably and it is...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 08 April 2008
AS I SEE IT
The speech was obviously crafted to answer the pervasive question in the minds of many skeptical freedom-loving Batswana, whether given his background, he would give a lie to the reservations and speculation they harbour. Said he, to allay this...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 08 April 2008
Cartoon Strip-08.04.08
08 April 2008
Africa fails Zimbabwe
The threats and counter-threats coming from Zimbabwe gave all voters a good picture of what was expected of them, which was obviously to vote for ZANU-PF. Military leaders came out and showed which side they stood in the patently partisan way....
08 April 2008
Judgement on attorneys' fraud case postponed
Presiding magistrate, Nelson Bopa was due to deliver judgement in the case yesterday but was compelled to reschedule because Mothusi was absent. Last month, Bopa postponed the case stating that he had not finished his judgement. Yesterday,...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 08 April 2008
The graves are not yet full
My mentor: One of the refugee camp directors, whom I called "Teacher" out of respect. "Martin Luther King has been killed," Teacher said, with a pained voice and vacant eyes. I looked towards Teacher, wondering: "Who is Martin Luther King?" I was a...
08 April 2008
Majombolo ease relegation woes
Nico are now on 29 points from 21 games but not safe from the dreaded axe. If the copper-nickel mining town side continues with its rich vein of form, then the fans can be rest assured that their side will be playing top-flight football next...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Buffaloes suffer body blow
Buffaloes were under pressure from the first whistle doing more defending than attacking and should have been punished early in the game but the visitors' lack of composure inside the box ensured that the two teams went for the break dead-locked at...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Softball veteran left speechless
He was lost for words and when he finally recovered some of his poise, Mokoto quipped: "I have never understood the meaning of the word humble until today. I really do not know what to do, I just feel like crying". It was an emotional moment for the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Worries over referees' poor pay
He expressed concern that referees are still paid peanuts despite the good work they do in local football. He said refereeing is a very risky task, therefore it needs good rewards. The lowest ranked referee is paid a mere P50 per game while...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Ferdinand injured at the Riverside
The Manchester United central defender and current England captain sustained the injury, which will almost certainly rule him out of tomorrow's Champions League game at home to Roma, during a thrilling 2-2 draw against Middlesbrough. The result...
08 April 2008
US law to destigmatise Mandela, other freedom fighters
"It is shameful that the United States still treats the ANC this way based solely on its designation as a terrorist organisation by the old Apartheid South African regime," Berman said. "Amazingly, Nelson Mandela still needs to get a special waiver...
08 April 2008
Health plans must note climate change - Lesolle
He says although this winter may be very cold due to the recent heavy rains, in general, the winters have become warmer. He says due to global warming, there will be a lot of changes such as a houseflies staying up until late or tsetse flies...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 08 April 2008
House adopts RADP motion
After weeks of debate, the motion was unanimously adopted. However, before the adoption, Local Government Minister Margaret Nasha accused opposition MPs of trying to kill the motion at the initial stage, saying it contradicted their claims that...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 April 2008
Youth complain about Khama cabinet
In his cabinet appointments, the President left out youthful MPs like Botsalo Ntuane, Edward Raletobane, Ronald Ridge and Kavis Kario who all hold degree qualifications in various fields. Khama even appointed an old veteran, Gladys Kokorwe to the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Customary Court produce complex decisions
Last Wednesday, the court freed a Metlojane man who was serving a five-year custodial sentence for stock theft. In the court's determination, stealing animal skins is not the same as stealing stock. Gert Titus broke into a Metlojane fresh produce...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 08 April 2008
NEWS BRIEFS
Assistant Superintendent of Police Christopher Mbulawa said the accident occurred on Saturday evening at around 6pm. The driver of the Ford was a 39-year-old woman and another passenger was a four-year old boy. Mbulawa said that the bodies were in...
Compiled by BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 April 2008
Mogae's retired life
Presidential spokesman Dr Jeff Ramsay said the office meant for former president Festus Mogae has been budgeted for in the 2008-2009 financial year. He said the office will have a small core staff, the most prominent being Senior Private Secretary...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 08 April 2008
Makgabaneng health fair impressive
Project coordinator for 'Makgabaneng' serial drama, Moratiwa Mangwegape says they were impressed with the way people turned out. "We were very impressed with the way people were cooperating with us and taking responsibility for their health," said....
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
Govt to recognise, pay for scarce skills
Among the most affected sectors are health, construction, the judicial service, and information technology (IT). In her address at the ceremonial opening of the Legal Year on February 5, 2008 the Attorney General Athaliah Molokomme lamented the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
M-Net Idols show off to a flying start
The show kick-started with the Kenyan auditions that saw 13 hopefuls making it through to the next round. Those who got the golden ticket to continue in the tough competition from Kenya include Antony Mwangi, Priscilla Mmbone, Victoria Njeri Mutheka,...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
BONEPWA to stage Mr 2008 HIV Positive Living pageant
BONEPWA programme officer Rosemary Mokgosi said their objective is to encourage men's participation in HIV/AIDS issues. Police commissioner Thebeyame Tsimako will be the guest speaker at the event. Tsimako is the current chairperson of Men's...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Shumba's move to Gabs pays dividends
When Moses Malapela, otherwise known as Shumba Ratshega, composed and recorded a six-track album called Masiela a few years ago, no one recognised him. Even today many people still do not know that the popular Makhirikhiri is his second album. Like...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Free calls as BTC tests mobile network
An official from the state landline monopoly said they have had a soft launch since the end of March. This enables people to call as much as they want to stress the network to see if it can handle the pressure. "We want to fix any loopholes or...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
Local micro-financier sustains Africa march
The company, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, already has footprints in Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. Letshego says in discussions it has targeted three more countries to set-up operations. Already, negotiations are at an...
STAFF WRITER 09 April 2008
Multi-million drilling starts at Mmamantswe coal mine
Aviva managing director Lindsay Reed said the resource estimate affirmed the project as very low strip ratio open pit thermal coal deposit. "The resource base has the potential to supply six million tonnes per annum to both a 1,500MW power project...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
We must break the dependence syndrome
The Daily News quotes the head of the dairy section in the ministry, Lebane Nthoyiwa, as calling for government intervention if the impending milk crisis is to be averted. The crunch is expected to come in the wake of the FIFA World Cup games...
EDITOR 09 April 2008
Reponse to Dipholo
This piece shall seek to halt Dipholo and other opposition political party pundits in their refreshed attempts to label the BDP youth as 'incapable or unwilling to engage in intelligent discussions as a result of their love for political office'....
09 April 2008
Let's rid Botswana of mediocrity, poor service
I am sure that many readers countrywide will share my sentiments. Let me start with the poor state of our roads both national and those within township boundaries. Despite having made tremendous strides in constructing paved roads countrywide,...
09 April 2008
Botswana could lose out on mining boom
BCL General Manager Montwedi Mphathi and some members of parliament warned that xenophobic tendencies and bureaucratic delays in issuing work permits could affect Botswana's chances of reaping full rewards from the mining boom. The BCL management...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Cartoon 09-04-08
09 April 2008
Badminton boss dismiss allegations
Some badminton coaches and administrators who preferred anonymity have complained that they are sidelined when decisions are taken by BBA officials. They expressed worry that BBA is not doing enough to develop coaches and players and they fear this...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 09 April 2008
BONA suspends Cats players
This means the affected players Kagisano Mawela and Gaedupe Ramaja will not take part in the first round of the 2008-2009 league. Their club has been fined P150 for not instilling discipline in players. It is alleged that during the Motor Centre...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Phuthego confident over Mascom sponsorship
The three-year deal between the company and the Botswana Football Association expires next month by the end of the season. Premier League Committee (PLC) secretary Setete Phuthego has said negotiations are at an advanced stage for a renewal. He...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Fighters warn buoyant Chiefs
While Chiefs need two points to lift the title, the Mogoditshane side is desperate for points to get out of the relegation zone. Chiefs are top of the log with 61 points from 25 games while Fighters are lying on the 13th position with 28 points from...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
Technical education key to economy
The Deputy Project Coordinator for the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Mogotsa Kewagamang, officiating at the Selebi-Phikwe Technical College (SPTECO)'s 20th anniversary celebrations on Friday said technical,...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Setlalekgosi celebrates 40th anniversary
In the meantime, Setlakgosi staff and students are involved in a number of fund raising activities to raise funds for the birthday bash in September. Samuel Gombo of the publicity committee said that they are not only proud to be turning 40 years...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
Pastor joins the political fray
Pastor Phetlhe's appointment was effected last week while Kambimba was reportedly vying to challenge Vister Moruti for the Okavango parliamentary seat at the end of February. It is very rare for a Pentecostal church pastor to hold a public...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
Govt employee found murdered
The attackers smashed the door to enter the house and stabbed him with a sharp instrument. The victim died outside his neighbours' home where he tried to seek help. Apparently, its two female occupants were too scared to open the door for him but...
STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Zim attorneys' practices put under curatorship
The two are Walter Chikanda, a former Gantsi magistrate, and Ntsikelelo Mafa Moyo, a Maun magistrate. Law Society of Botswana (LSB) executive administration officer Bernard Bogosi disclosed that Chikanda of Chikanda Attorneys has failed to...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 09 April 2008
Women urged to be assertive
Siele said the Bill sought to make consequential amendments to other laws to bring about equality between spouses whom marital power placed on the legal capacity of a wife and replace it with equal powers. He said other consequential amendments made...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 09 April 2008
Moupo faces divorce from his wife
Grace has instituted divorce proceedings against Moupo at the High Court in Francistown. The politician was served with the summons personally on February 11, 2008. He has not entered a defence. Sources close to the couple reveal that Moupo's...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 09 April 2008
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