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Ex-mayor caught in tender web
In the eye of the storm is former Selebi-Phikwe mayor, councillor Molosiwa Molosiwa, who is the current chairperson of the council's Finance Committee. The Hospital Ward councillor stands accused of failing to declare interests in the...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 09 May 2008
Pageant brings new dimension to HIV/AIDS fight
A contestant in the Mr HIV Positive Living, Nicholas Makgolela, says the pageant is a unique way of addressing HIV and AIDS issues. Makgolela takes the ramp on May 31 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) as one of the contestants...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 09 May 2008
Cervical cancer a concern for Botswana
Even though most people still have no clue what cervical cancer is, doctors at Nyangabwe Referral Hospital assert that there is cause for worry by everyone. This emerged at a breakfast seminar organised by the hospital public relations...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Choppies robbery case continues today
Tertious Sodindo, Zikhale William Ncube, Tlhophe Kebaswele, Patrick Ogotseng Moatlhodi, Kebonyemodisa Mompati and Emmanuel Gaetwesepe are accused of robbing Choppies supermarket of P113, 257.36 at gunpoint and threatening to shoot employees and...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
SA's Harmony survives hostile business environment
The world's fifth largest gold producer announced a R2 billion revenue for the just ended third quarter of March 31, which Harmony attributed to a high bullion price at US $944.40 ounces and a weaker rand at R7.4 to the US dollar. The company posted...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 09 May 2008
In their own words
Before talking to him, he suggested that we include another well known club don, the popular Maun-based Tops Masole. For fear of being singled out for "making a lot of noise through the media" about the Liquor Law and trading hours, Tops declined to...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS 09 May 2008
Khama's Roadmap good but has inherent pitfalls
President Ian Khama's roadmap has raised a number of questions, hopes and expectations as the nation reflects on its implications. But what comes out clearly is that the man is concerned about some of the problems facing the country and he wants to...
09 May 2008
Artists welcome directive with reservations
"Time is of essence to fast-track the formation of the arts associations, which will ensure that this gesture is not abused by those from outside the country. This initiative seeks to develop local artists, only and we, the artists see it as part of...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Govt waives hospital fees for elderly and disabled
Speaking to Mmegi yesterday, she said the ministry is still working on guidelines to effect the waiver. She said that when people get older, they tend to visit health facilities frequently and hence waiving medical fees will make their life...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
NRH out to mend its image
The hospital in the process earned itself a bad reputation as 'slaughter house' by relatives who lost their loved ones at the hospital. As a first step in trying to get rid of the negative image, the hospital formed a public relations committee,...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Khama puts accent on discipline among the youth
He was addressing BDP Youth Wing's Congress in Gumare on May Day. Present at the congress were Vice President Lt Gen Mompati Merafhe, BDP Chairman Daniel Kwelagobe, Secretary General Jacob Nkate, members of the Central Committee, and Chairman of the...
09 May 2008
Thamaga gets two headmen
The appointees are Edison Segale Gobuamang (chief's representative) and Tshepiso Thomas Mosielele (headman of records). Gobuamang Gobuamang told Mmegi yesterday that Mosielele took office on April 5 while Segale reported on Monday this week. The two...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
The eyes that have seen much
He witnessed the troubles brought by the marriage of his friend, Seretse Khama to Ruth Williams, which subsequently led to the split of the Bangwato morafe. He saw the colonial Bechuanaland turn into a thriving democracy and economy of...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Qore Exhibition on at the National Museum
This exhibition of contemporary artworks is dubbed "Qore Exhibition". Qore is a San word for the hunting and gathering season when the young San go out and collect food for incapacitated elders. Explaining why they chose the theme, Moses said:...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Morgan Spurlock looks for Osama
His second feature tackles the war on terrorism by asking: "Where in the world is Osama Bin Laden?" His quest sees him heading off to find the world's most wanted man, with no military experience or expertise. In short, he sets off to do what the...
09 May 2008
BOOK REVIEW
The latest issue of Botswana Notes and Records is Volume 38 for 2006. It has just been published by the Botswana Society. The last one, Volume 37 for 2005 was a bumper special edition of 305 pages on Human Interactions and Natural Resource Dynamics...
Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 09 May 2008
BACK STAGE
There are 10 actors playing 10 roles whom you need to take time to slot names to faces and positions. Perhaps, the one that stands out the most for a Botswana audience is Jill Scott - after playing Precious Ramotswe in The No 1 Ladies' Detective...
SASA MAJUMA 09 May 2008
Centre for illegal immigrants
It was only about two years back or so when hell broke lose at the centre when some asylum seekers engaged in a protest claiming that the authorities were not granting them their wish. A day after the incident, a Burundian asylum seeker was shot...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Mineral exploration on the increase
Speaking at the on-going Paste '08 seminar in this resort town, the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Ponatshego Kedikilwe said a total of 740 prospecting licences were issued in 2007 alone. Out of this, 358 were for diamonds and...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Innovation hub targets mining and ICT
The Coordinator the Hub, Marianne Nganunu, said on Tuesday at the Paste 08 Seminar here that BIH was ready to partner with the mining industry in search of technologies for making the industry environmentally friendly, or green mining.BIH had also...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
'Base metals' will make up for diamond slack - report
Diamond exports have been slowing over the past years and are set to continue falling, especially with the looming recession in the US market and Debswana's anticipated 1.5 percent fall in production for 2008. "Botswana's diamond revenues have...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Excellent customer service is key - Johnson
These awards, organised by Service Bridges and Gabz FM, acknowledge individual employees who demonstrate outstanding customer service, flexibility and personal attention to develop and maintain relationships with customers. Johnson says being...
09 May 2008
AG exposes discrepancies in govt special funds
The report for the financial year ended March 31st, 2007 scrutinised the Citizen Contractors Fund, Micro-Credit Scheme, National Petroleum Levy Fund, Tertiary Education Development Fund, Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Rewards and Fines Fund, Public...
STAFF WRITER 09 May 2008
'Give me your fakes...'
However it does contain the famous line: "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free..."Despite my feelings about the terrible poetry the statue has justifiably become a truly international symbol of liberty,...
CONSUMER WATCHDOG 09 May 2008
Stop the rage in Zim
The anxious five weeks during which the results were withheld were characterised by reports - substantiated by newspaper photographs, television footage and by accounts of doctors who have been treating some of the victims - of state-sponsored...
EDITOR 09 May 2008
A new chance for Darfur
But none of these steps, taken alone or together, can bring about the ends that their often well-intentioned advocates seek. On the contrary, they risk reproducing the havoc that such measures have unleashed in Iraq and elsewhere in recent years....
STEPHEN ERIC BRONNER 09 May 2008
Moupo's detractors' hypocrisy
In their sleep, they fashion themselves as cabinet ministers, permanent secretaries and other demi-gods over all other mortals.It would seem that decades in the opposition is finally taking a toll on some comrades and hence such comrades are...
09 May 2008
It could have been easy for you Rowe
During Vesselin's tenure the wad a tendency of fielding seven defenders and subsequently the Zebras could not string together three passes without the opponent intercepting or the ball being sent outside the pitch. The then Zebras play was...
09 May 2008
NITTY GRITTY
She has bought some pots and more serving dishes because she wants to be one of the first few women to tender for the catering jobs at the government enclave. So she is testing the capacity and capability of her staff and catering equipment. She...
BAROLONG SEBONI 09 May 2008
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09 May 2008
Gunners, Rollers in relegation battle
After languishing in the danger zone for months, the survival specialists are on the verge of performing another last minute escape act and victory against Rollers tonight at the National Stadium will come in handy. Going by current form, Gunners are...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Orange bankrolls BRU
A delighted BRU president Dave Gilbert said at the launch of the sponsorship that yearly, they have a budget of about P2.6 million. He added that though they do not have that amount, clinching sponsorships like that of Orange would assist a great...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Chess players vie for Olympiad slots
The first stage of the marathon preliminary tournament starts at the National Stadium tomorrow till Sunday when four rounds will be completed. The top four after 18 rounds will be joined By FIDE Master (FM) Phemelo Khetho and Ignatius Njobvu in the...
09 May 2008
Zim refugees narrate ZANU-PF terror
It has now become apparent that jumping the border into Botswana to seek political asylum has become the only hope for hordes of MDC operatives and supporters running away from violence perpetrated by ZANU-PF 'militia'. Gun-totting soldiers and...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Seboko opens Ramotswa CJSS courts
Seboko said that she was humbled by the charitable gesture shown by diamond polishing company DDA Botswana and the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) who contributed the money towards the development of the facility. "I am sure these courts will go a long...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 09 May 2008
The cream of the English Premiership
Peter Cech (goalkeeper - Chelsea)He is the likely number one goalkeeper in the world at the moment. He is the most consistent goalkeeper this season. He is the undisputed best goalkeeper in England in the last three seasons. Despite the severe head...
09 May 2008
Nico ease relegation worries
Majombolo found themselves trailing 2-0 at half time but fought gallantly to score four goals in the last 45 minutes to bag full points. It was a game of two halves, as Mamoja-diskie dominated proceedings in the first half while the hosts came back...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 09 May 2008
Masitaoka out to prove a point
The two sides could not finish their last fixture last week Thursday when referee Gaontebale Malete abandoned the game five minutes to the end due to violence. as When the game was stopped the two teams were level at 1-1. Masitaoka were the first to...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 09 May 2008
And the English Premiership champ is...
The grand finale is a double-header on Sunday when Manchester United visit Wigan while Chelsea host Bolton. It is almost certain that Manchester United will crush Wigan and retain the title but this is soccer and anything can happen. But whatever...
LETSO MPHO
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Readers respond to Mascom Premier League selection Kopano Kopano: Kemmy Pilato deserves selection
Sports Editor's Note: There is no doubt that Kgoboge and Masitara are brilliant players. They were considered for team's selection but when the team was cut to 18, they were sacrificed. We watch all the teams for the sake of respected readers like...
09 May 2008
New hospital costs P600m
The hospital is a joint collaboration between Botswana Public Officers Medical Aid Scheme (BPOMAS) and Pula Medical Aid Fund. It is expected to start operations next year. The Minister of Health, Lesego Motsumi said the 330-bed hospital will have...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Swedes donate children's books
All the books are authored by Astrid Lindgren. When handing the books over to the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture a representative of the Swedish Embassy Marie Anderson said the donation is part of their celebrations to commemorate the life of...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 May 2008
Btv under fire for 'sitting' on Matlho-a-Phage
Among other things, it discussed Khama's inauguration speech. It is understood that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) had fielded Odirile Motlhale in the discussion while former Mogoditshane MP, Mokgweetsi Kgosipula represented the Botswana...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Cllrs to serve on implementation committees
The councillors suggested this week that some of them should sit in the committee to monitor project implementation. Speaking during a special full council meeting to give feedback on the recent meeting between President Ian Khama, councillor Mookami...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 09 May 2008
Mbeki visits Zimbabwe
Mbeki, the Southern African Development Community (SADC)'s mediator on Zimbabwe, earlier this week dispatched senior aide Sydney Mufamadi to meet political players in Zimbabwe over violence that has broken out across the country since March 29 polls...
09 May 2008
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