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Nchindo's luxurious SA refuge
Louis Nchindo once counted former Botswana President Festus Mogae as his close friend. Now the flashy 67-year-old faces 32 criminal charges, ranging from giving false information to a government official, to forgery, conspiracy to defraud and...
16 April 2008
BOOK REVIEW
Thorn acacias still thrive in the dry grounds, and young people still address their elders politely as "Rra" or "Mma." But as this new series opens, that beautiful sere countryside is marred by a hyena gnawing at the remains of a human corpse, a body...
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Clea Simon 16 April 2008
New Yorkers come to Botswana band's rescue
The group is on a two-week concert tour of New York and New England to raise money for their school's AIDS/orphan scholarship. Their first performance in Union Square on Monday night almost did not happen after airline security blocked them from...
16 April 2008
Indian teacher holds art exhibition
Gopal Jayaraman, a teacher at Tutume McConnell College since 2004, is exhibiting his artworks at Supa Ngwao Museum in Francistown. The exhibition ends on April 25 when he will be preparing for another display at Thapong in Gaborone on May 9. Gopal...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 16 April 2008
Hilarious one-man show at MAP
The mid-afternoon affair, designed to raise funds for a core group of 24 of the school's students and six staff members to attend the upcoming National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, South Africa, attracted a crowd of youngsters, their parents...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 16 April 2008
Musicians commercialise Dikhwaere
It used to be a tradition that the music is sang during Christmas holidays or wedding ceremonies. But a number of local musicians are currently trying hard to revive the music, which is common in the rural areas, by commercialising it. To...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 16 April 2008
Oil prices hit new record highs
US light, sweet crude oil rose 72 cents to $112.48 a barrel, above the previous record of $112.21. Brent crude rose 41 cents to $110.25 a barrel in London. Bad weather led Mexico - a key supplier to the US - to close ports that deal with 80 percent...
16 April 2008
Crisis leads to Africa's first energy saving competition
The Botswana Energy Champion Competition 2008 (BEC 2008) will be launched at the beginning of May and will run for a full year. This was announced at the recent half-day seminar on 'Energy Efficiency in the Building Sector' at the Gaborone Sun by...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 16 April 2008
Aussie firm joins the 'uranium scramble'
A-Cap Resources and African Energy were the first two companies to be granted such a licence for a mineral whose worldwide demand is high due to its use as an alternative source of energy and in nuclear weaponry. Impact Minerals, which was...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 16 April 2008
Wrong move to raise interest rates - Mohohlo
The inflation rate, driven mainly by rising food and energy costs, will probably drop to the upper end of the 3 percent to 6 percent target next year, Mohohlo said in an interview in Washington yesterday. The Bank of Botswana has left its benchmark...
16 April 2008
'Nothing' is more than food for thought
Unlike other countries, the Botswana situation is made worse by the fact that the country is a net importer of food, sourcing an alarming 90 percent of its food from outside, predominantly South Africa. This means that if producer countries stop...
EDITOR 16 April 2008
BOSETU decentralises Funeral Scheme
Francistown deputy mayor Lamodimo Dikomang officially launched the branch, which is located at Haskins building, above Mascom Wireless offices. The branch will be home to one of BOSETU' structures - the BOSETU Funeral Scheme (BOFUS). Speaking...
UYAPO KGOSI
Correspondent 16 April 2008
Okavango! The river that is...
Albeit most people consider the panhandle as starting at Mohembo, the feature really begins upstream in the Mahango Game Reserve from where it extends south to the Gumare Fault. The Okavango River has been the main life support system of the Okavango...
16 April 2008
BOCCIM commits to Khama's 4Ds
There is no doubt that His Excellency is positive about the future, as this comes out throughout his address. Again, we view his address as a true inspiration for Batswana to pull together as a team in order to achieve the national vision, Vision...
16 April 2008
Do not be a victim of unfounded fears
Whether one agrees with him or not, his column 'Etcetera" provides real food for thought. What surprises me is that hardly any of our politicians (not necessarily MPs) ever care to take him head on regarding such issues, some of them quite...
16 April 2008
Cartoon 16-04-08
16 April 2008
Daka takes over at Police XI
"Yes, we have hired him. He is supposed to start work this week," Duha said yesterday. He added that they are yet to decide on the contract but said two years will be preferable. Daka dropped a bombshell last week when he resigned from the...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 16 April 2008
Under-20 take on Namibia in African qualifiers
Kick off is at 7pm. Speaking at a media briefing yesterday, coach Oris 'Boyo' Radipotsane said the 2-2 draw with South Africa at Itsoseng Stadium in Mafikeng last Sunday, has helped them rectify mistakes before the Namibia clash. He conceded that...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 16 April 2008
UB hosts game of survival
The Coca-Cola champions are lying second from bottom with 25 points from 24 games. In Notwane, they meet another side that is not yet safe from relegation. Toronto are sitting in ninth spot with 30 points from 23 outings and must churn out results if...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 16 April 2008
Woman to head UCCSA
But come this Sunday, another woman will ascend to the UCCSA top seat when Reverend Malebogo Muriel Mothibi takes over as chairperson. She will be inducted at a ceremony in Maun this Sunday. Born 55 years ago in Kanye to a father who was a reverend...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 16 April 2008
Wayeyi chief joins Ntlo ya Dikgosi
"In exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 77 (1) (b) of the Constitution of Botswana, His Excellency, Festus Mogae, has appointed you as a Member of Ntlo ya Dikgosi. "This appointment is with immediate effect," a letter from...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 April 2008
Anti-riot police trucks not yet registered
This is because the vehicles have not been registered at the Department of Road Transport and Safety. BPS spokesman Christopher Mbulawa confirmed yesterday that the registration of the vehicles is ongoing. He explained that that was the reason...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 April 2008
Robbery convict wastes no time
He was slapped with an eight-year jail term by acting chief magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang but when he was told he could apply for bail pending an appeal, he went into action. He stood up right after the sentence and applied for bail. In his...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 16 April 2008
ABM students win top awards
The honorees Mositi Mogotsi and Lerato Sylvia Moalosi were beside themselves with joy as they received their awards at a glittering prize giving ceremony organised by ABM University College. The third, Tshepiso Mosimanewathebe, could not attend the...
UYAPO KGOSI 16 April 2008
Textile firm suspends operations
The company employs about 600 people, most of them women. A few weeks ago, the firm laid off about 200 employees and last week, the remaining employees and some town council authorities received letters informing them that the firm has decided to...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 16 April 2008
Teachers up in arms over scarce skills snub
While the news about the introduction of skills allowance brought joy to professionals like medical doctors, who are to get as much as 40 percent, it was all gloom among teachers and nurses who have been left out in the cold. Yesterday, Botswana...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 April 2008
The disabled feel left out in AIDS war
They said at a two-day workshop this week that it is unfair for anybody to talk about success stories in the fight against AIDS without mentioning young people with disability. The theme of the workshop organised by the Botswana National Youth...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 17 April 2008
New bar hours could paralyse entertainment sector
According to the new hours, nightclubs now open at 7pm and close at midnight from Monday to Thursday. Over the weekends, they open at 7pm and close at 2.00 am. On Sundays and public holidays, they operate 3pm to 10 pm. Steve Raman, who...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 April 2008
Idols Botswana auditions on TV this Sunday
The Botswana auditions will be screened simultaneously with the Malawi auditions. Those who miss out on the initial screening can switch to Channel 198, which has been dedicated to Idols, which will broadcast throughout April showing all the Idols...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
Big Brother Africa is back
All interested in trying their luck in being one of the 12 housemates, should prepare themselves as M-Net has already begun calling for entries for an unprecendented third series of its reality super series, Big Brother Africa 3. Aspirants should...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
BOMU under fire for alleged inefficiency
This comes in the wake of the newly introduced liquor regulations that saw alcohol trading hours slashed. The reduction in hours has affected the entertainment industry, which relies on bars and nightclubs, but some BOMU members feel that their...
MOGOMOTSI MOLOI
Correspondent 17 April 2008
Stanchart in an all-embracing saving campaign
Last weekend, Stanchart was joined by the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) and Somarelang Tikologo on a walk themed Save Now For A Better Tomorrow. The walk started from Marang Hotel to Galo Mall. Stanchart...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
Investec launches Africa Middle East Fund
According to a statement released by Bakang Seretse of Investec Botswana, the fund is open-ended and daily traded, and will invest across the entire African continent, including the Middle East and Gulf countries. Its investment will span roughly 25...
STAFF WRITER 17 April 2008
Timely reforms at local government level
In the ongoing public debate, aspects that have been proposed for review in relation to councillors include: the exclusion of councillors from the council tender committees; the policy that permits government industrial cadre to continue in their...
EDITOR 17 April 2008
What is to be done?
Lenin said freedom of criticism is undoubtedly the most fashionable slogan at the present time and the one most frequently employed in the controversies. He said it is difficult to imagine anything more strangely than the solemn appeals to freedom of...
17 April 2008
Motsumi left an impressive record
The writer says the President, Lt-Gen. Ian Khama 'missed it when he redeployed Lesego Motsumi to the Ministry of Health'. Banks Ndebele says Motsumi's former Ministry of Works and Transport has performed poorly since she became its Minister, citing...
17 April 2008
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
The electoral rolls for the recent elections are good examples of this. The names of many people who had registered for the elections apparently did not appear on the rolls. However, the rolls contained the names of many deceased people, the...
DAN MOABI 17 April 2008
Zuma worried about Zimbabwe
In a widening disagreement with President Thabo Mbeki, Zuma said: "The region cannot afford a deepening crisis in Zimbabwe. The situation is more worrying now given the reported violence that has erupted in the country." Zuma ousted Mbeki as leader...
17 April 2008
Cartoon 17-04-08
17 April 2008
Mammoth task for Botswana girls
The Botswana girls face a mammoth task, as they need to score at least five goals to make it to the next round. The team was hammered 4-1 by Ghana in the first leg in Gaborone two weeks ago. Botswana made its debut in the qualifiers by outclassing...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 April 2008
Uncertainty over Mafolofolo trip to Egypt
Coach Kabo Ntshinogang said that so far, they do not have enough money to travel to the continental championships. Mafolofolo will be representing Zone VI at the competition. Ntshinogang said they are still running around to get more money for the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 April 2008
Softball club promotes HIV/AIDS testing
Though organisers wished that all the northern clubs could participate in the tournament only two sides made it - Scramblers and Motloutse. One of the organisers Bakang Ncheng said the turn-out was low due to the short notice. Clubs like Carats had...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
Nico make threats
Majombolo say they have been unfairly treated by the Premier League Committee (PLC) in the decision to re-fixture the match. The club threatens to move to the High Court for an order to have the fixture cancelled. It has written to the PLC...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 17 April 2008
Policeman admits lying to court
Hence Phukie Bokowe was immediately discharged and acquitted after a prosecution witness, Detective Inspector Ernest Ngwigwa admitted he is lying when under grilling by attorney Lyndon Mothusi. The policeman must have felt like a punch-drunk boxer...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 17 April 2008
Physiotherapists join scarce skills fray
Though the physiotherapists were included in the allowance, they are at the bottom of the ladder. They now question what 'scarce skill' is and argue that there has been a discrepancy. A physiotherapist who spoke anonymously said the government...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
BNF suspends Modubule
Information reaching Mmegi indicates that Modubule learnt about his suspension through his constituency office, which read him a faxed letter confirming that he has been set aside from the party. However, Modubule could not confirm whether or not he...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
Rape convict seeks freedom
Tlhowe is appealing his conviction and sentence for raping a 16-year old girl in Maun in March 2002. He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in March 2004. He said that he is unable to study properly because there is too much noise and congestion...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
State loses committal papers in murder case
The revelation was made by state counsel Reneetswe Rabosotho to Justice Thomas Masuku in the case of Smart Khani who wants to be discharged from custody because he has spent a long time without being tried for the alleged murder. He is accused of...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 17 April 2008
Malaria hits Bobirwa, Phikwe
Though the details are sketchy, health officials in the two regions have confirmed the outbreak and said they are still doing investigations. One doctor stated that he could not give full details as they were still touring the regions that have...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
Slow start to Daisy Loo fraud case
On Tuesday, the second witness, Doreen Segoea, continued to give evidence for the state. While Molaletsi's lawyer Duma Boko has excused himself as he is out of the country, lawyers Tebogo Sebego for Stegling and Joao Salbany for Abby had to be...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 17 April 2008
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