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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
Sheik points Muslim route to HIV prevention
"As Muslims, we encourage and emphasise abstinence until marriage," Hassan says. Abstinence, the primary prevention message for Muslims, is viewed as an act of faith and compliance, but evidence from other parts of the world shows that not all...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 23 May 2008
BOOK REVIEW
"Unaccustomed Earth" is a book of eight stories by a Pulitzer Prize winning writer, born in London (her parents were from India) and brought up in Rhode Island, USA. Her first book of stories, "Interpreter of Maladies" (1999), was well received. Her...
23 May 2008
BACK STAGE
The DVD was released in February this year. It should be at your local DVD outlet. The movie opens with the voice of a lawyer, Arthur Anders (played by Tom Wilkinson). After years devoted to the defence of a giant corporation, uNORTH, in a...
SASA MAJUMA 23 May 2008
Sello's landscape of change
Talking to the Mail & Guardian inside the Arena at the State Theatre in Pretoria, where he is performing the role of Baroka in Ngcobo's play, Ncube says that the lack of nuanced roles in the theatre and on television, as well as the shortage of...
23 May 2008
Stage set to celebrate Letlhafula, the annual harvest
This year's event will be held on May 31 at the usual spot Botswanacraft and Market premises, and promises plenty of traditional dishes, games and music. The debate on disappearing culture has come up a number of times with people fearing that the...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
In simple terms it means that you can never get something for nothing. Even though a bar owner may offer free snacks, you are expected to buy lots of drinks to earn them. Even though you get energy out of a physical or chemical reaction you always...
23 May 2008
Stanbic is 'a leading supporter of mines'
He was speaking at a breakfast meeting hosted by Stanbic Bank at the Thapama Hotel in Francistown. Executives from mining houses around Francistown and from Debswana's Morupule Colliery attended the meeting whose theme was "Development of the Mining...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
DTC Botswana second sale
DTCB had its first sale during the week of 28th April and the Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Manager Kago Mmopi said the sale or Sight was a great success. He said the sale was a major milestone towards supporting the development of a...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Commuters face fare hike
On Monday government increased both unleaded and leaded replacement petrol by 65thebe per litre, diesel by 75thebe per litre and illuminating paraffin by 62thebe per litre. A statement from the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR)...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 23 May 2008
BNTF boosts hospitality in F/town
Tati River Lodge marketing manager, Shasha Radinoga was on Wednesday elated that "we are at full throttle." He said the lodge has 80 rooms, which were all fully occupied. "Most importantly, we have a number of banquets which exceed the number that...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Covey to cause a splash in Botswana
Looking at the crystal ball, he even has the solution of how to fix this country. The problem with this country, according to Khama, is lack of implementation of good economic diversification policies. The government has over the years adopted many...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Albidon discovers more nickel near Phikwe
Believed to be the most substantial nickel sulphide intersections in Botswana outside the Selebi-Phikwe and Tati nickel mining districts, the intersections include
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percent nickel, 0.30 percent copper within an intersection of 18.6...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Stanbic encourages offshore banking
Theshni Kuni, a manager for Offshore banking for Africa, told the meeting that Standard Bank offshore comprises of a number of companies located in the offshore jurisdictions of Jersey, Isle of Man and Mauritius. Kuni said one of the reasons why...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Stanchart becomes settlement bank for CSD
The new system which went live yesterday at the Botswana Stock Exchange(BSE), is entirely electronic, and holds securities, transfers them, ensures their safekeeping and maintains an updated record of shares held by clients, all in paperless...
Brian Benza
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Commodity firm seeks base in Botswana
The company has applied for a licence to operate a Pan African commodity and derivatives exchange based in Botswana, the Botswana International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) has said. The IFSC's Business Development Executive Letsebe Sejoe said...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
FIRST CUT
So far the early indications are very encouraging. I like the kind of hands-on approach by your office. One moment you are with prisoners in Mahalapye and the next moment you are watching a game between Mogoditshane Fighters and Nico United at your...
DENNIS KEAGILE 23 May 2008
When Man United painted Moscow 'Red'
On a pulsating night of exciting and thrilling football of European Championship final in Moscow when two English football giants, Manchester United and Chelsea met, there could have only been one winner in the end. And yes you guessed right, victory...
23 May 2008
Kabelo shoots ahead in chess qualifiers
The Kings Chess Club captain bagged four points from five games, winning three and drawing two. Young Bojosi Sabure also had a good start, scoring 3.5/5 points. Tebogo Pitlagano also finished with 3.5/5 points, two of them coming from byes. The Chess...
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 23 May 2008
BOBS pledges to help schools, BNSC
Their partnership started in Jwaneng on Tuesday during the commemoration of the World Metrology Day under the theme "Measurements in Sports" which was attended by all schools in the diamond town. The partnership will see BOBS visiting schools where...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Better days for softball coming, assures Morule
Some teams indicated that they would not take part in the Ipelegeng league if funds they contributed for the last year's edition were not re-imbursed. But BSA president Marumo Morule has assured that they would have a competition any time after...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Notwane needs sharp-shooters of its hey day
Ramodise's comments come in the wake of the team's poor performance, which has seen them sink deep into relegation zone. "The team lacks balance. The defence is poor but that is not the only problem area. If you take into consideration that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Cartoon 23.05.08
23 May 2008
BMC's poor performance hurts player
"It has been frustrating for me to watch the youngsters lose like that when I know I could do something to help. I have seen them lose games they should have easily wrapped in a few minutes and it hit me hard," the mid-field maestro told Mmegi...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Golden Girls issue still unresolved
The team that was formed last year could not be included in the national women's league on the grounds that it was the only team in the north, meaning southern teams could not afford to travel to the north to honour fixtures. However, the association...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Relegation battle goes to the wire
Hunda definitely does not want to be remembered as the coach who saw the Lobatse side twice relegated. Rather, he would wish for soccer followers especially 'Ezinkomo' supporters to see him as a hero who rescued their team from the chop. "It is too...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Nico thump troubled TASC
Masitara now has the chance to finish as the leading goal-scorer when his team takes on Extension Gunners tomorrow. The Nico forward took his tally to 18 goals and is now tied with Mochudi Centre Chiefs' deadly marksman Jerome 'JJ' Ramatlhakwana...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Nico, Gunners in battle for top four finish
As the curtain comes down on the 2007-2008 season, both sets of supporters who had to endure agony in the middle of the season have the opportunity to cheer their stars to a top four finish. Both teams fought hard to avoid relegation. For Nico, it...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Photo-finish for the Golden Boot in offing
In line for the award are Master Masitara (Nico United) and Jerome 'JJ' Ramatlhakwana (Mochudi Centre Chiefs) who have netted 18 goals, with the nearest rival Otlaadisa 'TRX' Mohambi of Extension Gunners having scored 17 goals. For a very long...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Should Rowe resign?
Some of the frustrated supporters have even called for Rowe's resignation as "he has nothing more to offer the Zebras". The Briton, who was recruited from the Middle East where he was coaching junior sides, has been working without an assistant since...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
BFA pleads with the nation
This follows demands from soccer fans that coach Colwyn Rowe be shown the door after a series of dismal performances by the Zebras. Since Rowe took charge of the national team in 2006, there has been an outcry that the team has lost its touch and...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
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