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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
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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
Government forms special committee
Already, there is information that the committee members have met and task forces have been given assignments on how to fast-track project implementation and service delivery. Other cabinet committees will provide support mechanisms to ensure that...
STAFF WRITER 18 April 2008
For goodness sake, there is a crisis in Zimbabwe!
Mbeki came up with the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) and set standards, among which was 'good governance'. But NEPAD folded three days ago and Mbeki had to let go of a failure he created. But comedy continues as NEPAD is now to be...
*TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 18 April 2008
Of Molf, BNF plotters and the lumpen radicals
Botswana National Front (BNF) leadership is rumoured to be plotting against its three most vocal legislators - Lobatse MP Nehemiah Modubule, Gaborone South Akanyang Magama, and Gaborone West South MP, Robert Molefhabangwe. The rumour that the three...
18 April 2008
The non-diplomat at Foreign Affairs
A faxed note that has just been brought in attracts his attention. New Foreign Affairs Minister, Phandu Skelemani has just arrived in his constituency office at the Nswazwi Mall. He is known for keeping time. And he shoots straight. "I told people...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
BSD holds AGM
She said they have big dreams but they are financially crippled. She said they have aspirations to have a wider reach but this has not been possible because they do not have money. Mokgosi said that the government finances the day-to-day running of...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Death row inmates seek Appeal Court reprieve
The two were sentenced to death last month by Justice Maruping Dibotlelo of Lobatse High Court for the murder of Zimbabweans Robert Ncube and Sam Homberaume in Mogoditshane eight years ago. In the appeal, lawyer, Ookeditse Maphakwane for Molefe said...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Mma-ramotswe in NZ
It wasn't your typical stake-out. We had parked right outside the suspect's house, which stood in a wide tree-lined street in a quiet residential part of Gaborone, Botswana's capital. "OK," whispered Tim, "this is the place." But Tim Race is no...
18 April 2008
The irony of Mma ramotswe
Popular as it seems to have become, I am still tempted to contemplate whether the Government of Botswana still holds that this concept is worth the financial muscle it commanded because I personally reckon it leaves a lot to be desired. Mma...
18 April 2008
It somewhat falls short artistically
In terms of brand placement, that is promoting Botswana as a country I think the producers have done well, in fact exceedingly well. Certainly every movie-goer in Europe or America who had never heard the name will definitely emerge from the...
BOTSALO NTUANE* 18 April 2008
Special committee is well placed to achieve results
Khama is well placed to work with such a structure since he has been grappling with the problems associated with poor implementation of government projects in the past few years. We have reason to believe that the President is conversant with...
18 April 2008
Mbeki gives Africa bad name
Which planet is this guy from? Did he even believe himself? I will not even dignify such a statement with an attempted explanation. Someone should just ask the President to wake up and smell the coffee. He should ask the millions of Zimbabweans in...
18 April 2008
Modubule confirms suspension
He told Mmegi yesterday that he received a suspension letter from Lobatse BNF constituency secretary Joseph Kgangetsile. "I have been advised by my attorney not to say anything at this moment," Modubule said. BNF publicity chief, Moeti Mohwasa...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
What is being taught at the University of Botswana?
Well - Michael, we all know that you are not part of the Geography faculty. We know this from your comment, "It's a unique river in the sense that it emanates from the sea or ocean..." In fact, the Okavango emanates from the highlands of Angola and...
18 April 2008
Inflation is eating into students' allowances
This is the dilemma that most Batswana students studying abroad, especially those in South Africa find themselves in. With the spectre of power outages, spiralling fuel prices and the high cost of living, the excitement of studying abroad seems to be...
18 April 2008
NITTY GRITTY
As you know, dear readers, who in the last two years have been bombarded with all sorts of mottos for all sorts of brands, we have to choose the line that will sell the organisation; 'the phrase that pays', so to speak. The central committee...
BAROLONG SEBONI 18 April 2008
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18 April 2008
BMC realises highest kill in 10 years
But producers will not be paid any bonuses because they were paid up-front in the good prices prevailing last year. The BMC slaughtered 171,299 cattle in 2007, a 25 percent increase on the 137, 336 slaughtered in 2006. BMC CEO Motshudi Raborokgwe...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 18 April 2008
Inflation edges closer to double digits
A statement by Government Statistician Annah Majelantle shows that the year-on-year inflation rate in March stood at 9.8 percent, up 0.8 percentage points from 9 percent in February. The latest figures give weight to analysts' forecasts that the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Chobe Holdings increases tourism footprint
In a statement on Tuesday, the Group said subsequent to a shareholders meeting on April 10, the two companies are now wholly owned subsidiaries of Chobe Holdings Limited. The 20 857 092 ordinary shares issued in satisfaction of the respective...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
BEDIA to host Indian investors
BEDIA Public Relations Officer, Kungo Lentswe says the delegation will hold a seminar on Monday and thereafter meet one-on-one with local investors until Thursday. "They are coming to explore possibilities like setting up their factories here or...
STAFF WRITER 18 April 2008
IFSC seeks legislative review
"Our priority is to see the IFSC legislation improved so that it unlocks value for us to lure more companies to domicile here and to pursue other long-term strategies," Boshwaen told Business Week in an interview. If the legislation is improved, the...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
Stanchart funds Sightholder
H&A Cutting Works is a member of the Exelco Group and is one of the 16 sightholders appointed by DTC to purchase rough diamond for cutting and polishing in Gaborone. The building is modelled round the traditional Tswana homestead, and is...
18 April 2008
Home-based testing big hit- Survey
The 2006 survey carried out among adults who have received home based testing by a team from Botswana-Baylor Children's Clinical Centre of Excellence through their community outreach, explored the feelings of the community, and indicated that over 28...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 18 April 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
I'm not going to get into the long, tortured history of Ireland but you may understand that in the North the word "Irish" has all sorts of political connotations. Certain parts of the community object to anything being called Irish when they...
18 April 2008
Moloi guides Magosi to league title
Mmegi: Last week you led Magosi to their first league title as their captain when you beat Mogoditshane Fighters 4-2. How does it feel, achieving something that others failed to do in the past? Moloi: The feeling was unbelievable because...
18 April 2008
It's an army affair in softball presidential race
The interesting battle will be for the position of president, where the incumbent Tirelo 'Scania' Mukokomani will face his vice president (technical) Bobby Khupe in a two-horse race. Khupe, an army major faces a former soldier in what promises to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 April 2008
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