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The battle for Moscow
Moscow will be raved for a totally English-showcase after the two giants beat off strong contenders from European elite for a first all-English finish. Going into this finale - these two teams have proved harder-than-steel to break and opened...
LETSO MPHO
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Cartoon 21.05.08
21 May 2008
Is Rowe for real?
I want to suspect that he has been a ball boy at England games, all the gains that were accumulated by Mavesse-vesse have been reversed, we are back to squire one. Not sowing seeds of discord between the two coaches, Rre Vesselin's record has been...
21 May 2008
Threat to kill opposition is backward
It is derived by from the Greek (demokratia), "popular government" which was coined from (demos), "people" and (kratos), "rule, strength" in the middle of the 5th century BC to denote the political systems then existing in some Greek city-states,...
21 May 2008
Impotent America?
Amidst the celebrations and the soul-searching, no meaningful breakthrough in the deadlocked Israeli-Palestinian negotiations is visible. There are immediate reasons why this is so: Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's government is weak and...
* SHLOMO AVINERI 21 May 2008
Tshekedi Khama
(1905-1959)
Son of the renowned Christian Chief and reformer, Khama III, by his fourth marriage - ruled the Ngwato as Regent after the death of his senior half brother, Sekgoma II, in 1925. The heir, Seretse Khama, was still a minor at the time. Tshekedi's...
SANDY GRANT 21 May 2008
Doctors tour 'state of the art'
Six doctors were given an opportunity to see what the laboratory does and 'to put faces to the voices'. The laboratory manager, Desire Mhlabi said that they have come a long way since their humble beginnings in the early 1990s. "We have grown in...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
'This is my car, till death do us part' - motorist
They thought in order to discourage smoking and drinking, let us increase their prices. Hence, both beer prices and cigarette tariffs went up. But, to this day, a lot of Batswana still imbibe and a host of others still blow smoke through their...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 21 May 2008
BPP casts doubt on Khama's 'orders'
Boikhutso Ward Councillor, Motlatsi Molapise of the Botswana People's Party (BPP) said that the opposition members who said Khama's initiatives were not a threat to opposition were absolutely wrong. "How can people not flock to a party that gives...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Mfa spells out Khama's 'Riot Act'
Mfa is travelling around the country spreading President Ian Khama's message. The centrepiece is that those who do not perform up to standard within a given period will lose their jobs. "If you do not perform well in six months," he said, "and the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Botswana under military rule - BCP
Gobotswang was speaking at a political rally on Sunday where he launched Annah Motlhagodi as the BCP's parliamentary candidate for the Gaborone West-North. Gobotswang lectured that in military traditions throughout history, an army could seize power...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
No more worries for Gunners
Unlike in the recent weeks during which they had been fighting tooth and nail to avoid relegation, for the first time Gunners will go into this game without such worries. The Lobatse side cemented their place in the Premier League for next season...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Another 'fraudulent' lawyer unmasked
The latest was the brief appearance of Michael Morwamang, a 'lawyer' working for the Attorney General, before the Extension II Magistrates Court in Gaborone on a charge of uttering false documents yesterday. "It is true that we suspect that we...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Doctors tour Diagnofirm
Six doctors were given an opportunity to see what the laboratory does and 'to put faces to the voices'. The laboratory manager, Desire Mhlabi said that they have come a long way since their humble beginnings in the early 1990s. "We have grown in...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Govt offers solution on SA law graduates
A legal advisor at the Government Implementation Coordination Office (GICO), Bongani Radipati, has called on citizen law graduates from South African universities to take advantage of government sponsorship to write attorneys' examinations conducted...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
BDP launches 'bulela ditswe'
The BDP central committee convened a meeting on yesterday morning specifically to vet parliamentary and council applications of party members interested in contesting the primaries. The BDP's executive secretary told Mmegi that the party has also...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Two colleges to lead teacher upgrade drive
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development's public relations officer Nomsa Zuze says Lobatse and Francistown teacher training colleges would be running the programme. She explained that this upgrading would help individual teachers in terms...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Villagers reject 'imposed' chief
Some concerned villagers and Kgosi Mosojane, who is also a member of the Ntlo ya Dikgosi, are apparently up in arms over this issue. Mulambakwena Village Development Committee (VDC) treasurer, Wangu Gordon said yesterday that as village leaders "we...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Why would I resign? - Rowe
Many supporters have been calling for Rowe's resignation after what they call a string of poor performances by the Zebras. But Rowe explained yesterday that he has done well since taking the reins. "We nearly qualified for the AFCON games that were...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Sechaba reports solid results
The group has declared a net final dividend of 23thebe per share payable on or about June 13, 2008. The company - which is the listed vehicle for both KBL and BBL - weathered the storm ahead of tough new liquor laws, rising inflation and growing...
STAFF WRITER 21 May 2008
Diamond polisher to expand
The piece of land is next to the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB), the Director Shagi Hahshon disclosed on Monday during a guided tour organised by De Beers Botswana for journalists. Hahshon said by the end of this year, Suashish will have at...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Domestic business credit up 4.5%
On the back of increases in credit to domestic businesses, which went up by 4.5 percent to P243.1 million and a 1.4 percent increase to non-domestic businesses to P57.2 million, total credit went up from P13.53 billion in January to P13.83 billion in...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
The Shebeen re-opens tonight
It become a favourite destination for Gaborone's night revellers. The Shebeen featured live bands, including Abraxas, which at some stage was the resident band. Initially the Shebeen was patronised by decent patrons. But as time went...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 May 2008
Zim becomes second man in M-Net top 10 Idols
Last Sunday's displays were the best by far as all the contestants in group three gave sterling performances, making it hard for the public to pick only two for the top 10. The chosen two are none other than Nicolette Kiigi from Uganda, and the...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 21 May 2008
Stop lynching migrants
Some South African mobs are attacking Zimbabwean and Mozambican migrants and killing them in the most brutal and sadistic of ways. The international media is awash with these mobs armed to the teeth, scouting the streets of Alexandra looking for any...
EDITOR 21 May 2008
Serious business as Northern Trade Fair opens
Or that another industrial site was sprouting and heavy machinery was busy at work turning up the earth to put up structures for factories. But nope. It's nothing like that. It is exhibitors putting finishing touches to their stalls at the on-going...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 22 May 2008
CSD goes live today
The first companies to be implemented are FNBB, Turnstar and Sefalana. The Manager of the new system, Masego Pheto, says other companies will be introduced into the system in phases and that if things go according to plan, all companies listed on...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 22 May 2008
BOMU presidential awards date set
BOMU public relations officer Joel Keitumele says the first competition to select the finalists held in Kang on May 17 was successful and that they are hopeful of hosting similar shows in Francistown, Maun and Gaborone in the near future. Keitumele...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Franco wants BOMU presidency
Franco was suspended last year for apparently going public about the union's affairs. Now the Gabane-born star says he is not only interested in becoming a member but to assume BOMU presidency, as he believes the organisation needs to be headed by a...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Meet Elliot, the keyboard wizard
The quiet spoken Morgan traces his music background to his family. His brother, Jomo, is a well know, musician while his sister, Daisy, was a disco queen in the 90s. Jomo, used to play for the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) but is now running his...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Cartoon 22.05.08
22 May 2008
Good move on Botswana milk
Similar measures should have long been introduced in other agricultural sectors. The decision is even more relevant if taken against the backdrop of the raging food crisis which threatens the very existence of economies that are, like Botswana,...
22 May 2008
UB ghost lecturer? No, UB is the ghost!
UB as we may recall is the highest institution in Botswana, producing professionals that hold our future. In its lifetime it has never been closer to the highest ranked universities across the world, how can it be when there are ghost professors who...
22 May 2008
Just one tablespoon of oil is enough
For example, royal cream biscuits, which have been around P5 for some time, are now over P10. When a list of nutrients is given, we find carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water and fats and oils. Fats and oils are needed in a diet but the...
22 May 2008
Phikwe hosts rugby sevens tourney
The tournament, which is being hosted on a rotational basis, was held in Francistown last weekend and moves to Gaborone next weekend. Makhubu Cricket Club will be the venue for this year's Phikwe edition of the tournament where Phikwe rugby fans,...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Rollers secure Premier League status
The result has clearly put smiles back on the faces of Mapalastina supporters as their side needs only two points to survive the axe. Joel Mogorosi, Thebe Maiketso and Bernard Semakwezi were on target for Rollers while Richard Mwaanza scored the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 May 2008
Gabonamong wins Santos' big award
Gabonamong, a consistent performer in midfield for the People's Team, had a big influence in his team's impressive third place finish in the Absa Premiership. Gabonamong is expected in the Botswana national team this week to prepare for the 2010...
22 May 2008
Botswana's FA Cup launched
Football personalities graced the occasion despite the chilly weather and their night was spiced up by the performance of Kwaito star Mapetla and upcoming sensation Stompie. Coca-Cola has once again pledged P750,000 for the competition with the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 22 May 2008
A new deal for poor farmers
Hundreds of millions of poor people, who already spend a large share of their daily budget on food, are being pushed to the edge. Food riots are mounting. But many poor countries can grow more food themselves, because their farmers are...
22 May 2008
ICT connects people with disabilties
The day was commemorated under the theme "Connecting Persons with Disabilities: Information Communication Technology (ICT) opportunities for all". Guest speaker, Minister of Communications, Science and Technology, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi said it was...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Mob attacks woman for wearing shorts
The mob alleged that President Ian Khama Seretse Khama had "outlawed" the wearing of pants in public. The young woman, Kereng Mogomotsi, said a group of women descended on her as she was doing her afternoon shopping in the main mall. Mogomotsi said...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Nurses association to host Commonwealth
CNF was founded in 1973. It is a federation of national nurses associations made up of delegates from 53 commonwealth countries. Although the theme is not available yet, the previous discussions in CNF meetings have been on an array of issues ranging...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 22 May 2008
Bowsing and Jojos supply Gabane water
There is noise as young and old people stand in a queue holding water containers. This is Monday, the second day in which the village is without fresh water. "Now listen, everybody," shouts a security guard, his eyeballs rolling authoritatively...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Selibe-Phikwe suffers lack of skills
The town Mayor, Amogelang Mojuta, painted this gloomy picture when he briefed the Assistant Minister of Local Government, Olifant Mfa, during a special full council meeting on Monday. Mojuta said the local authority faced a number of challenges...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 22 May 2008
Botswana civil society bemoans Zim tragedy
"Mugabe has been pampered and is being treated like a hero," Radibe said at a press briefing by the Botswana Civil Society Solidarity Coalition for Zimbabwe (BOCISCOZ) yesterday. He called on SADC to activate its machinery. He said the Security...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 22 May 2008
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