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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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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
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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
Music: an asset in revival churches
Empty seats rattle, the floor trembles as the nearby iron structures, serving as an office, vibrates. The waves are hard to ignore even from across the road and several hundred metres all around. This is thanks to the state-of-the-art public address...
NYAKWAR BARA
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Finally, a schedule for 'power outages'
Selato said the corporation intends to distribute the schedule or the Customer Information Guides by next week covering all public places such as the corporations' customer service centres, kgotla, post offices, police stations, health facilities,...
23 May 2008
Drug shortages shocking
The report only confirms what the public has known for many years now. Drug shortages are common problems at most of our public health centres and many people now resort to pharmacies to buy drugs. According to a Daily News report, essential drugs...
EDITOR 23 May 2008
Jwaneng college discusses discipline
Khumalo was speaking at a brief meeting this week with JTC students where she outlined her management road map and strategy. "This is not an interactive meeting, but a brief meeting just to familiarise each other," said Khumalo who has just been...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Assemblies of God extends helping hand
On Saturday the 18th May 2008, The Man's Ministry, together with the Life Care Ministry members, braved the morning chill of winter and teamed up as departments in the church to give clothes, blanket as well as renovated a house for its member, who...
23 May 2008
Can Mbeki now recognise a crisis?
The bone of contention centred on the buying and selling business and hawking, which, it was alleged, was being dominated by "foreigners" at the disadvantage of the locals, especially since such a business enterprise does not require any academic...
TANONOKA JOSEPH WHANDE 23 May 2008
PSP acts on government vehicle abuse
Molale has also expressed his concern about reports of overspeeding and other road infractions on the part of government drivers, further observing that: "Reckless driving must be stopped and culprits punished. This recklessness is compounded by...
23 May 2008
High tempers at workplaces
While some people go to extent of screaming, hauling insults at others, thrashing office equipment and slamming doors, others simply get fed up, stop communicating, put on a headset and keep to themselves.Like other emotions, expression of rage is...
NYAKWAR BARA
Correspondent 23 May 2008
America needs Obama
She has exhibited the full range of emotions form tears, to cheek, a tinge of arrogance and even a misrepresentation of events on her now famous visit to Kosovo. She lightly dismissed her false account of events there - dodging bullets at the airport...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 23 May 2008
Has govt thought Khama's initiatives through?
One a such intervention is the recruitment of graduates into the public service and that those who fail to get jobs will be given living allowances. That is quite laudable. But does Government know the magnitude of the problems and the scale of...
STRYKER MOTLALOSO
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Dutch Reformed Church wrangle deepens
This is not the first time that members of the Mochudi congregation have been at each other's throat. In 2004, a section of the church, which referred to itself as the "concerned group" opposed Kgosiemang's ordination. The group insisted that...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Chaos and pandemonium at F'town council
The contentious issue was the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) representative, Barulaganyi Machacha's presentation. The councillors were critical of the much publicised four Ds of President Ian Khama that encompass development, democracy,...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 23 May 2008
A call for a Godly response - Xenophobic attacks on Zimbabweans in South Africa
The xenophobic attacks do not represent the Botho culture of Africa that encourages good neighbourliness and promotion of dignity and respect of all people. The EFB is disappointed by the attacks and would like to urge our South African neighbours to...
23 May 2008
Ramaotwana, Moupo and the resignation issue
He cleared his throat and started: "In light of the concern of BNF stakeholders, the BNFYL Central Committee resolved thus: That Comrade President (Otsweletse) Moupo be kindly requested to consider stepping down voluntarily from the Presidency of the...
23 May 2008
Tau denies tutors 'exodus' at BOCODOL
A source who asked to remain anonymous had alleged that tutors were leaving the institution due to frustration caused by late payments and other issues. The source said over the years, her part time tutor's payment has never come on time - the 15th...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Prisons denies unfair promotions
"There were few posts but many competitors and it is only natural that we could not take all of them. Officers know that they have to pass the proficiency test before they could be considered for promotion. That is the only way for one to show...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 May 2008
Magistrate finds lawyer's witness hostile
Last week, another witness, Bachaile Sekoto, was also declared a hostile witness following an application by state prosecutor, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae. Mothusi has been slapped with another charge of fabricating evidence in the case in which he has...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Mothusi appeals conviction
Lyndon Mothusi and Hebert Sikhakhane, another lawyer, were recently convicted of financial crimes involving fraud and money laundering. It is alleged the crimes were carried out between October 2003 and January 2004 when the two defrauded the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Expiring IDs cast shadow on elections
Addressing the City Council of Francistown on voter registration earlier this week, the Elections Chief Administrator of the IEC, Barulaganye Machacha, said that the number of expiring ID cards was exceedingly high. "A valid Omang is a critical...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 23 May 2008
Govt acts to streamline asset disposal, procurement
Known as the Local Authorities Procurement and Asset and Disposal Bill, it is aimed at providing for procurement of works, supplies and services irrespective of their classification. The activities include the disposal of public assets, both...
STAFF WRITER 23 May 2008
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