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PHK Commends Biogas Initiative
The company produces biogas through processing waste from the kitchen and other sources for cooking, lighting and electricity. The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Ponatshego Kedikilwe said last week at the commissioning of the first...
By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Will SMS Service Benefit Schools?
The service is meant to make it easier for schools to communicate with parents without having to rely on notes and circulars. It is a service provided by smsweb in schools in South Africa and recently Ghana. However, the only hitch is that schools...
By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Paediatrician Cycles For Charity
Bernheimer hopes to complete the feat on his 40th birthday May 10. After covering the distance a party will be hosted for him by the Minister of Health, Lesego Motsumi. The minister will present Bernheimer with a cheque for the total amount raised in...
By Martin Nyirenda
Correspondent 05 May 2008
Salon Owners Dread Winter
Manager of Rose Garden Salon, Linda Oteng, says that business is frustrating in winter for several reasons. "People believe that in winter, their hair breaks, so they prefer to plait. Once they plait, they stay away for long before coming back," she...
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Kaboeamodimo Named Broadcasting Services Chief
Mphusu was recently transferred to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) as director (administration). Kaboeamodimo is expected to report for duty today. Kaboeamodimo is not new to the department, as he had worked in the then Department of...
05 May 2008
BFTU, Minister Clash On Globalisation
He said this is happening despite the multiplicity of Southern African Development Community (SADC) trade agreements. Radibe was speaking at this year's Labour Day commemoration held at the Tsholofelo Community Hall. The theme of the event was "fair...
By Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Unions Splintered On 'May Day'
While the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions, the mother body of other trade unions in the country held commemorations, a splinter group held its own parallel functions in many major centres of the country. In Gaborone, a group led by the Botswana...
By Tshireletso Motlogelwa
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Ex-council Chairman Loses Case
The case goes back to 2005, when Tlharese was the deputy chairman of the council. Tlharese was elected council chairman last year but has since been ousted. He is now an ordinary councillor. When he was the deputy council chairman, Tlharese...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 05 May 2008
Give Us Bachelor Soldiers - Cllr
The councillor for the village Lesego Molapo has appealed to the BDF to deploy "young energetic and single soldiers" to the village once the camp is completed. Giving a vote of thanks at the groundbreaking ceremony last week, Molapo said the camp...
By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Judgment Day For Liquor
The matter was heard in court on Friday. The respondents in this matter are the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Police and the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Principal state counsel Isaac Kamwendo represents the respondents while Yul Moncho...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 05 May 2008
Food For The Soul
When was the last time you ate a plateful of only refined carbohydrates and sugars? When was the last time you moved a muscle or two? And when was the last time you drank enough water, i.e. at two litres per day. Not looking good hey. Overall it is...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 05 May 2008
Talking Musica
And then to confirm that indeed the proposals offered in this column and others about the response to the ethnic question, particularly as it relates to the Basarwa, were sound. On the evening of the 4th May, Roy appeared as he had done in the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 05 May 2008
DJ Colastraw Set To Drop Hot Album
DJ Colastraw, who is now based in Johannesburg, South Africa, told Showbiz that the album has tracks produced by some of the world's biggest house music producers like David Vandette (France), Justicio (Spain) and Merv from Funqi tones...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Odipeca Launch Attracts Few Revellers
Despite the fact that the label is a favourite among locals and the show was organised by Zen Promotions who are known to help stage good shows in the country, the launch was a different story altogether. An early indication that it was going to be...
By Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
OUT TO LUNCH
Firstly, I would like to thank everyone who reads this column. That includes those who say they read it religiously to those who admit to only skimming through once in a while. I especially thank all of you who actually make the time to tell me what...
SHAMEELA WINSTON 05 May 2008
BRIEFCASE
The government's privatisation advisory body, the Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency (PEEPA), last year announced that BVI needed to raise capital to finance plant expansion in Gaborone. SADC Cement Sales Hit Record The southern...
05 May 2008
Merafhe Commends BR On Safety
The national rail carrier has targeted a total of about 21 level crossings between Ramatlabama and Ramokgwebana for public safety and the protection of its assets. Speaking at the commissioning of a level crossing in Mahalapye last Tuesday, Vice...
By Staff Writer 05 May 2008
FNBB Embraces The Deaf And Hearing-Impaired
The bank's chief executive officer Danny Zandamela handed the booklet to the Patron of The Botswana Society For the Deaf and also the former President of Botswana Festus Mogae on Wednesday. The bank said in a statement that the production of the...
05 May 2008
Economic Rebound Helps Stanbic's Balance Sheet
According to its financial results for the 2007 full year, the bank saw growth in profit after tax jump from P89.4 million in 2006 to P110.7 million in 2007. The charge represents a 23.8 percent growth. The Managing Director for the unlisted bank,...
By Business Reporter 05 May 2008
Minimum Wage Threatens Job Security Of Chambermaids
While employers want to give their employees their rightful pay in accordance with the law, they say the maid may as well pack and go. It seems each party asserts it is the victim. The minimum wage for housemaids was recently set at P510. Jane...
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
New Liquor Law To Irk Beer Makers
Brokerage firm Stockbrokers Botswana (SBB) says its current view on fundamentals of the beer industry is positive in the medium- to long-term since the regulations place restrictions on trading hours and not on the actual consumption of alcohol....
By Kabo Mokgoabone
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
Protecting Zimbabwe
In light of the escalating violent repression of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change - and of those whose support apparently helped the MDC to prevail in the presidential election, the results of which have still not been announced after...
*By Desmond Tutu 05 May 2008
From A Cinderella Village To NED Capital
But within the space of nearly two decades Masunga dramatically became the hub of the region. Some 20 years ago Masunga was overwhelmingly rural and the only soul and blood of the village was subsistence farming. Modern developments were...
By Siki Motshwari Johannes
Correspondent 05 May 2008
Union Leadership Should Wisen Up
Of even greater concern are reports indicating that two unions, the Manual Workers Union and the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) are in the final stages of forming a new federation to rival the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions...
EDITOR 05 May 2008
SMMEs' Worst Nightmare: Records In Chaos
It has since emerged that whilst a good market base can get you into business, it is good record keeping that will keep you there. Recently the Office of the President issued reforms that empower street vendors, youth and women groups particularly...
05 May 2008
Health Chat
This is a welcome statement and indeed an exciting one given the misunderstandings about chronic disease. These have certainly contributed to their global neglect and it is hoped that such moves in our country would prevent further ignorance on this...
KIRAN BAGHAT 05 May 2008
Issues In Education
Creating a conducive environment for learning is one of the most essential duties of teachers, school managers, and they require the support of officials and parents. The government, through its various ministries and councils provides the...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI &
S. WEEKS 05 May 2008
Etcetera II
Today alone I came across three vehicles in Gaborone which had simply expired as soon as either traffic lights or a cicrcle had come in sight. What sort of impulses in Gaborone emanate from what elsewhere are merely routine elements of road design?...
SANDY GRANT 05 May 2008
The Winners Code
Heartbreaks do not come by accident. Excellence is not a result of a single outstanding performance but a product of habit. If we keep doing what we have always done we will remain stuck where we are. The journey from poverty to wealth; from...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 05 May 2008
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Rugby Minnows Stalk Giants In Sevens Event
The non-Premier League sides that will be pitting their wits against the giants include Molepolole College of Education (MCE), Gaborone Technical College (GTC), Jwaneng, Orapa, Ghanzi and Thebephatshwa BDF Sharks. They will do battle with Premier...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 05 May 2008
Pre-Mature End To Decisive Duel
With the score deadlocked at 1-1, referee Gaontebale Malete ended the game with seven minutes to go after one of his assistants, Teenage Ratshipo, was allegedly attacked by fans. The game was stopped twice in the second half after fans threw cans of...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 05 May 2008
Gunners Boost Survival Hopes
Nare's spirits have been lifted after the survival specialists notched up two crucial wins in four days. Last Wednesday, Mapantsula ran riot beating relegated Jwaneng Comets 5-1 at the UB Stadium. Gunners' talisman Otlaadisa 'TRX' Mohambi scored a...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
The Best Of The Premier League
Noah Maposa (Mochudi Centre Chiefs)The Chiefs' goalkeeper has been a pillar of strength for his club this season and deserves a place in the Premier League first eleven. Despite the silly red cards he got against ECCO City Greens and Gaborone United...
05 May 2008
Zebras Fail To Gallop
Zebras got their break when Zambian defender, White Simwanza put through his own net after failing to deal with a beautiful cross from Keoagetse 'Barnes' Radipotsane. Rowe sprang a surprise in the game when he employed a defensive approach in the...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 05 May 2008
Young Zebras Sail Through
The Young Zebras advanced on a 2-1 goal aggregate after holding the Namibians to a 1-1 draw in Windhoek a fortnight ago. Yesterday's match was settled by Township Rollers' striker Aubrey Kebonnetse who headed in a beautiful cross from Galabgwe Moyana...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
BDF Builds P72m Camp In Rakhuna
The facility is expected to be complete by 2011. Its construction will create jobs for 150-200 people. Tiroyamodimo said that the construction of the camp comes after a 2002 review on the presence of BDF in the southern part of the country. The...
By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 05 May 2008
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