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Sesana a mere FPK employee - Kebuelemang
"He is just a mere employee - a field worker at that," says FPK coordinator Kgosimontle Kebuelemang. Calling Botswana only male international celebrity a "field worker" sounds cruel but that is Kebuelemang says people should get used to. According to...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 27 May 2008
Tshekedi express arrives
Tshekedi's wife and two children clad on party colours making the whole thing a family affair. Tshekedi seems to have adopted his elder brother and President Ian Khama's style of shaking hands with the elderly people at public gatherings in...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
Merafhe launches another Khama
He was speaking at the well attended launch of the BDP candidate in the June 21 parliamentary by-election in the Serowe North West constituency, Tshekedi Khama, President, Ian Khama's younger brother. The rally was held at an open space at the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
BNF youth bickering over Moupo
Last week Basenyapelo wrote to Khan, the youth wing 's publicity secretary, reminding him that the youth wing had made a resolution in Kanye calling for Moupo to step down as BNF president. However, Khan, a staunch Moupo loyalist, has indicated that...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
Four directors exit Works and Transport
They are, Moshe Mookodi of Department of Roads Transport and Safety (DRTS), Olefile Moakofi of Department of Civil Aviation (DCV), Jimmy Modise of Department of Engineering and Building Services (DEBS) and Ephraim Masimega of the Department of Roads....
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 27 May 2008
BNF fires PUSO
The decision was taken last Saturday at a regional committee meeting held at Ipeleng Primary School in Lobatse. A letter penned last Sunday and apparently delivered to the leader of PUSO, Nehemiah Modubule delivered the bad news to the party....
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
Taxi fares rise
According to the ministry's new rates, a combi trip will be P3.00, up from P2.50. A shared taxi will cost P3.60 up from P3.00. A special taxi trip, P18.00 from P15.00. Furthermore, bus operators on tarred roads will charge 13.58 thebe per kilometre...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
BACK STAGE
It is another morality tale from writer and director Peter Greenaway designed to upset and challenge the viewer's sensibilities. It is outlandish and grisly, most certainly not a film for the squeamish. From its opening shots it is a brash...
SASA MAJUMA 27 May 2008
MultiChoice marks Africa Day
MultiChoice Botswana hosted a breakfast session at the Phakalane Golf Estate on Sunday to mark the day, thus reaffirming its commitment to giving clients a pan-African programming. Through its multiple channels MultiChoice Africa, under which DStv is...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
New kid on the block promises hot album
The staunch Zion Christian Church (ZCC) follower and four others are busying assembling the album entitled, Raogang Masole. The artist, who goes by the stage name Tumi, says the album is still at the instrumental stage. "The reason why...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 May 2008
'African touch' at the Shebeen
The interior has been decorated with masks all over, giving it an African touch. You might even feel that you are attending an art exhibition in an art gallery when you are inside the club. Owner Steve Raman said he has...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 May 2008
Minister hails new product of Stanchart
Speaking at the official launch of the bank's new International Trading Account (ITA) at the Gaborone Sun last Thursday, Lefhoko said that the new product is further proof of Stanchart's determination to remain competitive...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
Govt to relax control over Phikwe Unit
Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water resources, Ponatshego Kedikilwe and Selebi-Phikwe West Member of Parliament (MP) Kavis Kario made the call during a progress meeting in Selebi-Phikwe on Friday. However, while acknowledging the need to give the...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 27 May 2008
Shareholders approve PrimeTime-Tati deal
The majority holders of PrimeTime, which was listed on the domestic bourse late last year, sanctioned the deal, which involves three properties in Francistown. "At an extraordinary general meeting held on May 14, the three resolutions were passed by...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 27 May 2008
Dipholo is a fake intellectual
Their debates are preceded by lengthy but irrelevant re-statement of the already known theories and philosophies. In their often contradictory jumble, they want to portray themselves to be what they are not. Kenneth Dipholo is an unbending member of...
27 May 2008
AS I SEE IT
Politicians of all persuasions, religious leaders and community leaders, have condemned, this new form of apartheid unequivocally. Whereas apartheid fixated on one colour, xenophobia like biblical Joseph's blanket, looks at motley in colour....
MICHAEL DINGAKE 27 May 2008
SA street violence is horrible
This time it is not President Robert Mugabe putting on a show of shenanigans to steal the Zimbabwean elections. This time it is not Africans rioting against their political foes or some authoritarian leader. It is South Africans killing other...
EDITOR 27 May 2008
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27 May 2008
Tshosane is not a worried man
His team has been struggling upfront despite keeping the best defensive record in the league, second after winners Mochudi Centre Chiefs. BDF XI conceded 28 goals compared to Chiefs' 21 goals against. "I do not care how dangerous my opponents are,...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 27 May 2008
The day Gunners rolled into town
Soccer fans could not have asked for a more perfect ending to the season than Saturday's duel between two rejuvenated sides, Nico United and crowd-pullers Extension Gunners. The two teams responded with a blend of exciting football, complimented by...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 27 May 2008
BMC to release Hunda?
When he was brought in midway through the season, Hunda's mandate was to ensure that BMC retained their Mascom Premier League status, which he did on Saturday winning 1-0 against BDF XI at the SSKB Stadium. "My contract ended on Saturday and I think...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 27 May 2008
Who takes Coach of the Year award?
Madinda Ndlovu (Nico United)When the Zimbabwean tactician was fired by Township Rollers last year, he was written off but he bounced back and proved the doubting Thomases wrong. After Nico United showed confidence in him, despite a slow start to his...
27 May 2008
NGO petitions govt over Zimbabwe
The organisation made its pleas yesterday when submitting a petition to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MFAIC), Phandu Skelemani, at the parliament buildings. The recommendations in the petition received by Skelemani...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 27 May 2008
Uncertainty looms over softball team's trip
Twelve countries are expected to battle it out in a round robin system competition with Botswana and South Africa being the only African nations at the tournament. Botswana Softball Association (BSA) president Marumo Morule said though there are a...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 May 2008
Debswana's carat production down but revenues up
Debswana produced 33.8 million carats in 2007, compared to 34.3 million carats in 2006. Despite this decline in carat production, revenue for the group increased to P18 billion compared to P17, 4 billion over the same period last year. Increased...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
Cartoon 28.05.08
28 May 2008
Extend protection to transport workers
This is largely attributed to the non-formal nature of the sector. Most of the entrepreneurs in the sector are, more often than not, in the business as a side venture. They have formal jobs elsewhere, including at the Department of Road Transport...
EDITOR 28 May 2008
Funding of political parties untenable
The new democratic constitutions of Namibia and South Africa have oftentimes been bandied about as citations where public funding of parties has aided to enhance democracy. An incisive view is necessary. One holds that while the aforementioned...
28 May 2008
Referendum farce in Burma
But more than sympathy is needed, because the Burmese military junta's incompetence and brutal oppression are further aggravating the tragic consequences of this natural disaster. In the midst of the cyclone's devastation, Burma's...
*VACLAV HAVEL 28 May 2008
Star rally gives Tshekedi royal welcome
It was a fun filled and thrilling political experience. Leading the pack of 'comedians' was chairman of the ruling party, Daniel Kwelagobe, who thrilled the audience,when in a subtle way, he poked fun at President Khama, giving the man a...
Siki Motshwari Johaness
Correspondent 28 May 2008
NEWS BRIEFS
According to Police Public Relations Officer Christopher Mbulawa, large quantities of letters have been intercepted in Switzerland as they were being posted to different countries and different nationals. Mbulawa says that the fraudsters normally...
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OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
Foot and mouth fence in disrepair
The Namibian government financed the fence. Kgathi said this why Namibian cattle that cross over the broken fence put Botswana cattle at a risk of contracting cattle lung disease. He noted that fortunately the double cordon fence between...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 May 2008
Justice Masuku to quit the bench
Mmegi has learnt that Justice Masuku has been appointed Swaziland Chief Justice effective from October. This means that Francistown High Court will lose two judges this year because Francistown High Court Judge President Justice John Mosojane...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 May 2008
Rape case postponed
When he was meant to appear for trial yesterday, his lawyer, Basimane Bogopa, said they were unable to proceed with it due to the ill health of the accused. He said that Patlakwe had been granted sick leave until May 30. "He was granted sick leave...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
Zebras lie in wait for Madagascar
Rowe admitted that since Madagascar have not been playing for a while after being suspended by the world soccer governing body FIFA, it was difficult to assess them but expressed confidence his charges will deliver on Saturday. "I have been...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
Botswana scientists get Nobel recognition
Two scientists were on Monday evening recognised for their contribution to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports, which received the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007. The scientists, Dr Opha Pauline Dube, and Dr Peter...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
Liquor regulations lift boozers' appetites
People in Francistown have started to binge on alcohol in order to beat the reduced hours. Besides the new liquor laws increasing the intake of alcohol, shebeen and tavern businesses are getting boosted because the new laws do not seem to apply to...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
Merafhe wants red tape scrapped
Addressing a Kgotla meeting in Kanye on Friday, Merafhe said that government wanted to do away with some bureauctratic processes which have slowed down in service delivery. "We cannot be prisoners of our own laws and regulations which were...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 May 2008
Mothusi slams officials
TASC were demoted from the Mascom Premier League at the weekend after suffering a 4-3 defeat to Notwane in a crucial game played at the Francistown Stadium. TASC finished the season in 15th position with 33 points from 30 games, something which...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
Serowe braces for Culture Day
According to Head of Division (Culture) in the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Youth Dineo Phuti, preparations for the event, to be held under the theme: Culture Is My Business, are at an advanced stage. "We expect people from the Serowe/Palapye...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
M-Net Idols top 10 selected
The last group performances produced two more contestants, through public voting, to join the six who had already qualified. The two, who got into the top 10 through public selection, announced Monday night, are 23-year-old Christine Adda from Kenya...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
10 to battle it out in Mr HIV Positive pageant
Information from BONEPWA indicates that the 10 were selected from 39 aspirants. BONEPWA programme officer Rosemary Mokgosi said they had a difficult task selecting the 10 people because all the profiles they received were rich BONEPWA had to hold...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 May 2008
Punah sends everyone reeling and rocking
Punah proved that she is a kwasa kwasa queen during her Saturday show at Satchmo's Jazz Caf. Just towards the end of the show, she switched from her usual beat to do the kwasa kwasa stuff - and the revellers simply loved every moment of it,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 May 2008
BHC unveils new logo
The Minister of Lands, Nonofo Molefhi, performed the official unveiling at the ceremony. Speaking in an interview, BHC public relations and corporate manager, Mooko Seisa, said they changed their corporate image following a review conducted last...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 May 2008
BoB raises Bank Rate to tackle inflation
Through a spokesperson, the central bank said it was taking a proactive stance by tightening monetary policy with the objective of containing second-round effects and inflation expectations in order to sustain a low medium-term inflation path. The...
KABO MOKGOABONE
Staff Writer 28 May 2008
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