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Media must look out for quirk AIDs cures
Mogapi was one of the presenters at the 10 day media workshop on 'Media Fatigue and Stigma in Botswana: Changing Hearts, Minds and Behaviours'. He spoke about why most newsrooms seem to no longer value HIV stories. Mogapi said that stories that were...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 24 July 2008
BCP slams govt over food and energy crisis
Speaking during the BCP fourth national congress in Bobonong on Sunday, Saleshando said the government has failed the agricultural sector and neglected to tackle the imminent energy shortage. "The BDP government has failed the agricultural sector to...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 24 July 2008
BAM exhorts Mugabe and Tsvangirai to talk
The BAM meeting responded to reports emanating out of Zimbabwe that South Africa's President and peace broker, Thabo Mbeki had successfully negotiated a platform for dialogue between the political adversaries, Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF, and Morgan...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 July 2008
Mogae set for Mexico's AIDS 2008
The conference will draw around 25,000 participants from across the globe, including many world-renowned leaders and experts in their field. AIDS 2008 will officially open on the evening of August 3 by Mexican President, Felipe Caldern Hinojosa....
24 July 2008
Moupo axes own political groomsmen
There was only a knife stabbing and furious words between party president, Otsweletse Moupo, loyalists and dissenters whose challenge was thwarted and almost buried at the Molepolole 'special congress' earlier in the year. The knife wielding 'party...
MMEGI REPORTERS 24 July 2008
Khama is No messiah
BCP President, Gilson Saleshando described the initiatives as Khama's "raw untested ideas". "Since his ascendance to the office of the president, Ian Khama has been bombarding the unsuspecting public with the so called government initiatives while...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 24 July 2008
BACK STAGE
Shanghai Dreams is the story of Wu Qinghong (Gao Yuanyuan), an attractive young woman of 19 who is finishing secondary school and aspires to go on to university. Qinghong's mother, Zhou Meifen (Yang Tang), is a medical doctor and her father, Lao Wu...
SASA MAJUMA 24 July 2008
It's Eric VS Nicollette at IDOLS
IDOLS Mentor, Kawesa Richard had said that Eric was a shoe-in for the final, but couldn't choose between Nicollette and Trinah as his competition for the big show. The judges also weighed in with their opinions - and were unanimous that Trinah and...
24 July 2008
Maxy launches yet another missile
In fact, tomorrow (Friday) will mark the release of yet another thriller by Maxy entitled Re Batswana, betsho. Maxy withheld the track list of her upcoming album, because, she said, it awaits review, which is to be done next week. She said it would...
MMOLOKI MARUMO
Correspondent 24 July 2008
Madd Doggs album to be out soon
But those who have been wondering why the youngsters took so long to release their debut album after such a successful single a year ago, would soon be saved of the anxiety. They promise to unleash their rocket just after the awards, which were held...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 July 2008
Raman to celebrate in style
Raman runs four nightclubs - Satchmo's Jazz Cafe, Grand West, Ozone and The Shebeen. Raman, who is originally from South Africa, has spent almost half of his life in this country running "showbiz". He is one of the rare breeds that have survived...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 July 2008
BNF rejects Media Bill
In a statement containing resolutions from the party's acrimonious gathering in Jwaneng, the party commits itself to fighting media repression. "The BNF rejects the Media Bill in its entirety," announced the statement. On other issues, the party...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 24 July 2008
Botswana tariffs throttle Zim borehole exporter
Chizmark Engineering and Services is a relatively small company that manufactures mainly boreholes and works in general fabrication. The company's Operations Manager, Joseph Gumbo, said Chizmark has established a firm market base in Botswana for its...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 24 July 2008
PSDS to kickstart NDP 10 theme
Among the delegates to be in attendance will include Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executive Officers of parastatals and heads of diplomatic missions. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry Bannie Molosiwa is expected to give a...
24 July 2008
Diamond sales up 10% despite US slump
Presenting the group's first half-year results in a teleconference from London, Managing Director Gareth Penny said although there was a decline in the traditional market, the US, strong demand from emerging markets such as China, India and the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 July 2008
'Botswana could have up to 8% of world's uranium'
Tunks was speaking at the Botswana Resource Conference held at the GICC at which he also said his company was currently exploring one of the largest places of contained uranium. "Countries next door to Botswana hold about 15 percent of the world's...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 24 July 2008
Is our government increasingly being run by decrees?
The latest announcement of the 70 percent increase duty on alcoholic beverages has taken by many by surprise, especially that there has been uproar over opening hours of liquor outlets. Liquor traders took the matter to the courts and the state has...
EDITORIAL 24 July 2008
Response to Mmegi article "Chief Justice hijacks justice"
In this context I was initially reluctant to respond to the article entitled "Chief Justice Hijacks justice", which was published in the 10/7/08 edition of the Mmegi newspaper. But, given the concern raised by the article, I feel it is now incumbent...
24 July 2008
With a hero like Che Guevara, Arafat Khan can't be courteous
The victim of this cold blooded murder was Eutimio Guerra, an ordinary peasant and army guide. And the bold executioner who later described this act is none other than Ernesto Che Guevara, Arafat Khan's hero. No rational being should therefore...
24 July 2008
Where are the global leaders?
Oil prices are at historic highs. The leading economies are entering a recession. Climate change negotiations are going around in circles. Aid to the poorest countries is stagnant, despite years of promised increases. And yet in this gathering storm...
* JEFFREY D. SACHS 24 July 2008
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24 July 2008
Chess tourney marred by controversy
By Saturday, it was obvious that BCF did not have any idea of the number of clubs expected hence the playing hall at Ya Rona Country Lodge proved inadequate. Up to eight teams had to play in the open space outside the hall in chilling weather...
KENNETH BOIKHUTSWANE
Correspondent 24 July 2008
Media position paper on Media Practitioners Bill
It is apt to indicate that the drafting of this Bill was preceded by a consultative process that sought the views of several stakeholders, culminating in an agreement on principles that should underpin any law aimed at regulating the mass media in...
24 July 2008
SA star takes Botswana Tennis Open title
After struggling to win the title in the past, last year's runner-up managed to clinch the top honours while defending champion Benjamin Vanresburg, also of South Africa, did not attend this year's edition. The left-handed tennis sensation gave...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 24 July 2008
Poisonous Snakes dominate NDB chess
The club registered its first win in the National Development Bank (NDB) sponsored Teams Chess Championships by scooping 29.5 points out of 42. The Broadhurst-based club was one and a half points ahead of second placed Kombined Forces. In third...
24 July 2008
Buffaloes admit Coke Cup weakness
The coach fears that he might not stand the test in the next round against Premier League sides. Buffaloes will face Gaborone giants Township Rollers on the weekend of August 9-10 in the last 32. "This game (against Checkers) has opened our eyes. We...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 July 2008
A bitter Coke taste for Killer Giants
That it was bitter village rivals Letlapeng who masterminded their fall left an even bitter taste in their mouths. No wonder things nearly turned ugly towards the end of Letlapeng's shock 2-0 victory over their fancied opponents. A scuffle ensued 15...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 July 2008
News Briefs
The man was armed with a pistol. Superintendent, Andrew Bugalo Montshiwa, said that nobody was injured during the robbery and they are hunting for the assailant. Some of the employees told the press that this is not the first time they were hit...
Compiled by BAME PIET
Staff Writer 24 July 2008
Road accidents defy vehicle increase
Kgosidiile said this has been the case but there is need to continue efforts to curtain road carnage as every lost life is regrettable. "Through continuous introspection, it became apparent that our role should be appreciated more by encouraging...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 24 July 2008
Namibia wants MVA across borders
This is a sentiment expressed by Sidney Boois, Motor Vehicle Accident Namibia's Manager, Accident and Injury Prevention. Increased cross border travel activity necessitates the provision of cover across borders as Batswana may find themselves as...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 24 July 2008
BPP wants Mmamabula takeover
The BPP wants the government to invite a country that has the technology and the expertise to come and set up a nuclear power station in the Kgalagadi Desert. The BPP passed and adopted the resolution during its 48th annual delegates conference held...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 July 2008
BNF man faces stabbing charge
Jwaneng Station Commander, Superintendent Kebafetlhetse Mothubane, confirmed that a suspect had been charged for allegedly using a knife in the shoulder. Fana Kgosidintse, a member of the BNF residing in Lobatse, was stabbed with a knife on the...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 24 July 2008
BCP retains central committee
The fourth national BCP congress in Bobonong resolved that current officials will only be replaced after next year's general elections. BOTSWASEMA region chairperson, Nzwaligwa Nzwaligwa, said the party decided against holding internal elections to...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 24 July 2008
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