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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
Cartoon 24.07.08
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
FIRST CUT
You can trust me when I posit that whatever happens in Mpumalanga, the discussions would rage on. If we win, it will be the usual excitement where suddenly everything becomes good. If we lose, (and God forbid) it will be chaos. Overnight, we will...
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 25 July 2008
Zebras ready for Mambas
Kick-off is at 5.30pm. Before departure to South Africa, the Zebras were confident that they will add more woes to the Mambas by sending them tumbling out of the tournament. The last time Zebras and Mambas met was in the 2010 World Cup and African...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 25 July 2008
Discordant couples are a source of courage
They say they have been so ever since, despite various hardships that hit their affair. There have been recriminations since their relatives disapproved of the relationship. They often faced serious bankruptcy, and ultimately the existence of HIV in...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 25 July 2008
The pain of losing a job
FRANCISTOWN: Ivor Moses, a former concrete hands supervisor employed by GLTA Company at the construction site of the multi-billion Activox Refinery, says his job loss has complicated his life. Moses is one of the nearly 1, 000 workers who became...
25 July 2008
Ngamiland crawling with 'Foot and Mouth'
The PPCB outbreak lead to a mass slaughter of more than 330,000 herd, leaving not only broken souls but also poverty in its wake. Its after-effects are still being felt today in that region: unpaid school fees, medical debts, lack of food, clothing...
KETO SEGWAI 25 July 2008
Nganunu must resign
These wise words are from Callejo, SR.J, a judge from a court outside our jurisdiction, but they accurately represent what we expect from judicial officers in our land. Two weeks ago, this newspaper carried an article entitled 'Chief Justice...
EDITOR 25 July 2008
NITTY GRITTY
All the other leaders will be there in their fine suits, so he does not want to be out-suited. His fine young wife has also told him in no uncertain terms gore; "Daddy, if you want me to come along with you on these boring trips where you talk to...
BAROLONG SEBONI 25 July 2008
Customary courts system: A diabolical nuisance
Like heartless blood sucking ghouls, chiefs, the little-knowing merciless messiahs of the system, continue to suck poor and unrepresented accused persons into crammed jails, utterly oblivious to their constitutionally entrenched fundamental right to...
25 July 2008
Mugabe is sensing the worst case scenario
A vice president of Congo is in custody. Former leaders of Cambodia are in the dock. And the once all-powerful president of Yugoslavia died in a jail cell. The current president of Sudan Hassan Omar el-Bashir is under indictment, accused of ethnic...
25 July 2008
'Moupo axes own political groomsmen'
These standards stipulate as follows regarding media practitioners, 1. They must take reasonable steps to ensure that they disseminate accurate and balanced information, and that their comments upon vents are genuine and honest2. They must never...
25 July 2008
Two and a half cheers for the Mediterranean Union
The original launch of the Mediterranean Union almost sank the whole enterprise. Appearing to speak without giving the issue much thought, Sarkozy initially proposed a club of European and mostly Arab states along the Mediterranean's shore. It...
CHRIS PATTEN* 25 July 2008
Affiliates praise outgoing BNSC Boss
The current BNSC chairperson Dorcas Makgato-Malesu, has indicated that she will not be available for the position after taking up a new post as head of BEDIA. She has headed BNSC for the last five years. She has been hailed as a very focused person...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 25 July 2008
Cartoon 25.07.08
25 July 2008
BACK STAGE
Night Watch 3 will be out next year. Strangely he feels called on to repeat the rationale of Night Watch - a thousand years ago a group of people were summoned to save the world from evil. They have been doing so ever since. Orders come through an...
SASA MAJUMA 25 July 2008
BOOK REVIEW
The Art of War (or S_n Z Bng F) is an ancient book of oral history by Sun Tzu recorded first 2,300 years ago. It is sold as "Eastern Philosophy", but Sun Tzu's Art of War is far greater than that. It is an ancient classic that transcends many...
25 July 2008
Botswana marks National Heritage
The festivities were held under the theme: Towards Artistic Excellence by 2016. These festivities came after President Ian Khama directed that two programmes of performing and visual arts be held to celebrate national heritage and for the arts to be...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 25 July 2008
Zim bans export of food
Mpofu said although Zimbabwe has an obligation to meet certain regional export commitments, the domestic market came first and that his ministry was in the process of officially notifying governments in the region. "We have trade protocols with our...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 25 July 2008
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