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The Chill And The Heat
In the second capital of Botswana, Francistown, the cloudless weather was forecast as starting at 3degrees Celsius in the morning and reaching 26 in the afternoon. People in the streets of the city are starting to revel in the new season stepping out...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 04 August 2008
'Highway Of Death' Worries Kokorwe
She fired a salvo at speeding motorists who violate recommended speed limits. "They do not consider that they are driving through the village," she said. Kumakwane residents have repeatedly complained that the road has become a threat to their...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Amend Outdated Botswana Constitution - BONELA
BONELA legal officer Uyapo Ndadi said this at a three-day HIV and AIDS workshop held in Francistown last week. Ndadi indicated that human rights in Botswana do not include, among others, the right to education, the right to health, the right to find...
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 04 August 2008
Rowdy BOMU Kgotla Elects New Chiefs
The meeting nearly ended in a fist-fight as the musicians hurled obscenities at each other. Members of the BOMU executive committee announced their resignation when it became clear that the meeting had gone out of control. An interim...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Moupo Urged To Resign
On Friday, the group held a press conference at the University of Botswana, with a view to give its side of the story regarding the divisions in the party. In a tell-all statement read out by BNF ideologue, Elmon Tafa, the group attacked the BNF...
By Oliver Modise
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Facing Deportation
In addition to his indeterminate affliction, Mthandazo Sibanda of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, who is resident in Mahalapye, has found his name on the list of persona non grata in Botswana after being tested for HIV/AIDS and told he had the dreaded multi...
By Oliver Modise
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Talking Musica
Both methods work, as long as the voters or membership agree as one. The important issue is whether the leadership represents the true interests of the membership. It appears that the practicing musicians do not want to be led by a group of...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 04 August 2008
Food For The Soul
You probably mumbled in protest that the scale is not working properly or some such mutterings of denial. Overweight and obesity are becoming increasingly serious problems that lead to a whole lot of other health risks and eventual death if not...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 04 August 2008
DJ Razah Releases Third Album
An avid rock fan, DJ Razah made early intentions of releasing a rock album, but somehow abandoned the idea preferring the fast selling house music. He released his first album, House Hits 1 three years ago, which contained the hit Motse Ona. He...
By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 04 August 2008
DJ Sid: The Rebirth
The album was officially launched on July 31 at Club Ozone, which has lately become the most popular venue for music shows in the country. The club is also popular for hosting big South African DJs such as Christos, and Sbu. The Rebirth is a...
By Mmoloki Marumo
Correspondent 04 August 2008
OUT TO LUNCH
The environment, the prevalent mood, our position at work and our comfort level in that position, the people involved and our relationships, as well as our character, all work to influence the point where we interact. Which means that you can find...
SHAMEELA WINSTON 04 August 2008
'Burgeoning Public Service Is A Problem'
Addressing a change management conference at the Gaborone Sun recently, the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President responsible for Public Service Reform (Unit), Dr Omponye Kereteletswe, said there was need "to jerk up productivity". "The...
By Kabo Mokgoabone
Staff Writer 04 August 2008
MRIB to de-list in September
On Friday, the company's board of directors issued a notice convening an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) for August 29, 2008 to approve cancellation of the admission of the company's ordinary shares to trading on the BSE (de-listing). MRIB...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 04 August 2008
Sanlam CEO Says Mistake Was Made 'In Good Faith'
In an interview last week following his visit to Botswana, Van Zyl said he acknowledged that they made a mistake as far as communicating the transaction, but that they did it in good faith. "I will be the first to admit that we did not communicate...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 04 August 2008
Zambians Told To Intensify Prayers For Mwanawasa
He said that the information he has received indicates that the president's condition has greatly improved. The information was obtained from the First Lady, Maureen Mwanawasa and the Zambian embassy staff in France. Officiating at a Northern Baptist...
By Martin Nyirenda
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Mbeki Petitioned In Gaborone
The demonstrators marched from White City location in Gaborone to the South African High Commission on Queen's Road to hand in a petition asking Mbeki not to continue with the planned government of national unity talks as it is not a solution to the...
By Monkgedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff writer 04 August 2008
Haircut Still Cheap In The Streets
Street side barbers appear to have been caught off guard by this development. Their haircut prices have been the same since the early 1990s, and it appears they are not in a hurry to increase them. A clean shave, chieskop, mpandlane or letwadi,...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Musicians Must Behave
Members of the BOMU executive committee resigned en mass, protesting against the shabby manner in which they were treated. The executive committee members resigned because nobody could stand the accusations levelled against them. There was no order...
EDITOR 04 August 2008
Batswana Are Ignoring Their Safety
It is and surprising to learn that even though the holes have been securely barricaded, people tend to pass across the scene. They have gone to the extent of removing the danger tape used. I wonder whether these people really know the purpose of...
04 August 2008
All Kasi Will Manage
This is a historic event indeed. Firstly this is the biggest technical sponsorship the BFA has ever had. They out muscled the internationally acclaimed brand Puma, which always took our beloved Zebras for granted. Now our heroes will be allowed to...
04 August 2008
Health Chat
However, blood is only supposed to clot when it is outside a blood vessel, and clotting within an artery, or vein, can be dangerous. A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein. The DVT usually forms in a deep leg vein, and...
R. CHINDOMU
S. CHIDZOMBA
K. BHAGAT &
L. KALANTLE 04 August 2008
Etcetera II
Yet, not so long ago, the government transferred the cost of plastic bags onto the consumer, drastically upped the price of milk and then decided that everyone should pay more for alcohol. The urge to raise prices does seem to be an unusual form of...
SANDY GRANT 04 August 2008
Issues In Education
It reported on notable and commendable progress at all levels of the education system. Botswana has made great strides in the provision of education and issues of access and equity have been largely addressed. However, more still needs to be done....
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI &
S. WEEKS 04 August 2008
The Winners Code
There are many other examples of people that fail to survive heartbreaks. Emotional set backs tend to cut deeper into the souls of people than any other type of set backs. They come in all forms and sizes. The common ones are bereavement, divorce;...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 04 August 2008
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04 August 2008
Pirates Lift Telkom Cup
They did not return home disappointed after watching three entertaining games, which were played under an electrifying atmosphere. Football lovers came from all corners and packed the stadium to the rafters. In the opening semi-final, Orlando...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 04 August 2008
Motlhalane Goes Back To Comets
He turned then new signing Tshepo Motlhabankwe into an ordinary player. The bad news for BMC is that nippy midfielder has returned to his former club Jwaneng Comets. BMC released Motlhalane to Comets on Friday afternoon after the Lobatse side failed...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Rollers Claim No Money From Pirates
"If we had received the money as some people are saying, you could tell from the level of excitement in our camp. The truth is, Pirates have not yet paid us for the players. We sold the players to Pirates. We wrote letters of release to Pirates. But...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff writer 04 August 2008
Top BFA Campaigners Apologise
Things got out of hand on Thursday in a debate between Maokaneng Bontshetse and Puma Matlhware - chief campaigners for this Saturday's Botswana Football Association (BFA) polls. Bontshetse is leading the campaign for the return of former BFA...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 04 August 2008
BFA Seals Deal With SAFA
South African Football Association (SAFA) president Molefhi Oliphant said on Friday that one of the reasons Botswana soccer has progressed in the last five years is because of Makgalemele's good vision and leadership. Speaking at the signing...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 04 August 2008
Nico Out
The newly promoted Premier League side beat Nico United in the shoot-out 4-1 in Tlokweng in front of a paltry crowd on Saturday. Naughty Boys should thank their young goalkeeper, Basimanebotlhe Moilwa who pulled several saves early in the game to...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 04 August 2008
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