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The products, which are available in local pharmacies, are advertised in the print media.They go by various names. One of the aphrodisiacS was advertised with a claim that 'it could hold it non-stop for 120 hours'. Most of the products...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 25 August 2008

Private Sector To Help Shape Foreign Policy - Skelemani

Speaking at the 17th Biennial heads of mission conference dinner in Gaborone, foreign affairs and international co-operation minister, Phandu Skelemani, said that his ministry is in the process of concluding the redrafting of a policy document geared...

By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

TEC To Hold Quality Assurance Workshop

According to TEC spokesperson Donny Dithato, some of the issues that will be discussed include the draft of an External Quality Assurance Audit Framework. "Draft Internal Quality Assurance Guidelines for Tertiary Education Institutions, feedback on...

By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

BTA Rescues Tonota Family

MP for Tonota South, Pono Moatlhodi, found help from the BTA after learning about the plight of the family. BTA, the founder of the project, will be working closely with the Village Development Committee (VDC), the MP and the District...

By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Showbiz Father Eludes Big Dagga Fine

Senior Magistrate Thato Mujaji said the state had proved its case that the marijuana belonged to Bosomane Baoletse and that he was selling it. Mujaji rejected Baoletse's claim that he had found the marijuana in a taxi. He was later arrested on the...

By Isaac Pheko
Correspondent 25 August 2008

Murder Suspects In Custody

The two men who appeared scared appeared in court on Wednesday for arraignment. Obvious Matamero (27) and Tatenda Musai (25) are accused of murdering Thembelani Dlamini in Area W location in Francistown. The DPP applied for the two to be...

By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Murder Accused Granted Medical Reprieve

The case of the 25 year old woman, born in Mosojane, was subsequently postponed after Magistrate Tonoki observed that the accused person might be unaware of the fact that she was to appear on Friday. "Reading from the records before me here, my gut...

By Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

EU Condemns Mugabe Over Parliament

The delegation said in Gaborone that opening Parliament, when talks between ZANU-PF and MDC are stalled, will not solve anything. "Everything right now depends on whether Morgan Tsvangirai is happy with the deal. It is better not to have a deal than...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

External Registration On Low Gear

On Friday, Maroba said that there are 25 external polling stations where Botswana has missions, but only 2,258 voters were registered last year. Out of the 25 polling stations, nine are open in South Africa where there is a large number of...

By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Tibone, Moyo BDP Favourites In Tati

Renowned businessmen, Charles Mbiganyi Tibone and Samson Guma Moyo are the sitting MPs for Tati West and Tati East respectively. Tibone is pitted against his nemesis, Mapoka councillor Robert Muzila, while the flamboyant Moyo will slug it out with...

By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent | 25 August 2008

Deportee Goes To Court

Sibanda has made an urgent application to court against his deportation as a 'Prohibited Immigrant' and he wants to be transferred from the Prisons clinic to a more conducive medical facility where he can be isolated to reduce the risk of cross...

By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Electoral Fraud Claims

In his two hour contribution on the Electoral Amendment Bill on Thursday evening, Saleshando outlined how the BDP has ignored proposals, agreements at all-party conferences since 1991, and legal documents on amending the electoral act to enhance...

By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Death Knell Looms Over Mzwinila Candidacy

He was suspended at the beginning of this month by party president, Ian Khama although the BDP congress recently rejected the proposition to give its leader sweeping powers to expel or suspend a member. Credible sources say the youthful leader is...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Moupo Divorces

The decree nisi for divorce filed by Grace has been hovering over the head of the Botswana National Front (BNF) president for six months.But Moupo is still technically married to Grace until he signs the settlement agreement papers. Grace's lawyer,...

By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent | 25 August 2008

Tenants Must Read Lease - BHC

Addressing tenants last Thursday, BHC officials said it is through thorough reading of the lease agreement that tenants would know the right time to renew their contracts. They should also know that they have to give a month's notice to the...

By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Food For The Soul

Even when you are in deep meditation and supposedly 'blanking your mind', your brain is still active. And of course some people are more efficient about how they think, what they think and the outcome of their thinking. Others, oh well, I shudder to...

BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 25 August 2008

Talking Musica

Setswana se ke se utlwile gotwe ke ene yo o ne a eteletse pele setlhopha sa SSG se se ne se romilwe go didimatsa batsenasekolo ba University of Botswana Lesotho and Swaziland, ka nako ya re batla go seka kgang ya ga Tswaipe. My information...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 25 August 2008

No Decision

Out of the about 240 girls that converged on the Grand Palm Hotel's GICC, very few impressed the two talent scouts, Botswana's 2006 winner Kaone Kario and longstanding South African model Andiswa Manxima and the cast of the M-Net crew shooting the...

By Jerry Kai-Lewis
Correspondent 25 August 2008

High Steel Prices Threatens Can Manufacturers

General manager of Can Manufacturers Botswana - originally known as Canmaster - Booker Bannister revealed the fact that the country is landlocked is another major threat. "Currently we are witnessing the high cost of producing raw materials worldwide...

By Business Reporter 25 August 2008

Mascom's 3G Offering Battles Electro-magnetic Waves

But the same designation was claimed by Mascom's rival, Orange, when it launched its Livebox recently. Mascom's third generation technology, known as 3G in IT nomenclature, will enable users to access the Internet at high speed, make video calls and...

By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Market Elasticity Should Absorb Interest Rate Increases - FNBB

Speaking at the presentation of his bank's financial results for the year ended 30 June 2008, Zandamela said the elasticity of the domestic market to changes in interest rates was high and therefore very little, if any, effect on their business was...

By Brian Benza
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

INFLATION WATCH

The 0.5 percent increase in inflation comes after three consecutive monthly increases above one percent, from March to June. The rise in the July reading is attributable to the usual culprits: food and fuel prices, as demonstrated by general...

MAUNGO LEBANNA 25 August 2008

Diamond Recovery Commences At Lerala

The company said in a statement that it has placed 18 million shares with two major Botswana institutions. At A$0.20 per share, the move has raised A$3.6 million to be used to strengthen the company's cash reserves. Diamonex said the plant is...

By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

RoadCem Is Ozone-friendly

Speaking at the launch of the product in Gaborone over the weekend, the Managing Director of PowerCem, Andrew Pauw, said the product had been confirmed and reported by Dutch-accredited laboratories after investigating the leaching behaviour of...

By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

OUT TO LUNCH

I enjoy these messages and derive encouragement from them because they show not only that my remarks struck a chord with someone, but that readers actually care enough about the situation to want to discuss, or vent, or suggest, or merely make...

SHAMEELA WINSTON 25 August 2008

Please, Go And Register

At the end of the initial registration period just over 300, 000 people had registered. This number was far below the expected number of eligible voters. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) target is over 600,000. A supplementary registration...

EDITOR 25 August 2008

The Winners Code

It has also produced some gut-wrenching monumental failures. These too were not made at the Olympics, but were also just revealed there. Like life, the Olympics produce glorious moments as well as heartbreaks. Hence from them we can learn enduring...

George Chingarande 25 August 2008

Issues in Education

Botswana, over the last decade has tried to accommodate the problems faced by the seeing and hearing-impaired students in schools. What is more difficult and remains to be confronted as a real problem are the many other aspects of their general...

D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI &
S. WEEKS 25 August 2008

Health Chat

* If there is no response, send someone to active the emergency response system and get the automated external defibrillator (AED). Step 2: Open the airway* Head tilt-chin lift* Check for breathing. Take at least five seconds and no more...

R. CHINDOMU
S CHIDZOMBA
K BHAGAT &
L KALANTLE 25 August 2008

Etcetera II

How come? Each and every competitor is bound to be nervous but is presumably advised how to control and direct it. Similarly, it is surprising that anyone could become one of the best 400m runners in the world and still be worried about competing in...

SANDY GRANT 25 August 2008

MISA Botswana Welcomes Minister's Retreat

MISA Botswana finds the postponement a great relief as there is now an opportunity for the media and all people who care about this Country's democracy to re-mobilise and help couch the Bill such that it reflects the true ideals of a democratic...

25 August 2008

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25 August 2008

Giants Land Big Stars

At BDF XI, the biggest catch is former Zebras midfielder, Masego Ntshingane from Mogoditshane Fighters. The army side struggled badly last season and got relegated but made a quick comeback through the promotion play-offs. Ntshingane is expected to...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

'Matsatsela' Laid To Rest

Speakers at the burial described the departed player as a hardworking and well-mannered person. Kehitile died on August 15 at the Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone and speakers at the funeral said they were shocked at the way he lost his life...

By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

Orthosurge Donates To Blue Angeles

The donation was handed over at the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) last week by the company's managing director, Sehularo Motshegare who said they have been associated with other sports in the past and they felt it was time they helped softball....

By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 25 August 2008

Mafoko, Mogorosi To Rejoin Rollers

Mangole said at the weekend that Rollers is negotiating with Pirates to loan them the two players. He said that legally, the players belong to Township Rollers as there has been no international clearance and payment to complete the transfer to...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

The Saviour

Magosi won the shoot-out 5-4 after a dull game at the National Stadium. Despite playing with a shoulder injury throughout the game, Maposa made his presence felt by two crucial saves in normal time. It was the second weekend when the goalkeeper kept...

By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 25 August 2008

cartoon 25.08.08

25 August 2008

BDP meets ANC

The BDP delegation had cabinet ministers Daniel Kwelagobe and Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi; and the party's political affairs and administration manager, Fidelis Molao. Kwelagobe is BDP chairman. Word has it his delegation met with ANC president...

STAFF WRITERS 26 August 2008

Mogae to know her fate today

The offences were committed in 2006. Chedza pleaded "not guilty" to the two counts before Gaborone's Extension Two Magistrate, Nokothula Moyo. It is alleged that on June 16, 2006 at around 10pm, the police on patrol along the Nelson Mandela Drive...

ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 26 August 2008

Magistrate to rule on P17million fraud case

Sierra Leone national Patrick Cole, Clement Molefe, Jabulani Johnson, Norman Maja, Aaron Babolele, Lebogang Kaisara, David Tumagole, Otsile Mosarwe, Jenamo Nfana and Bushi Nthibo have been charged with the theft of P17 million from CMS through three...

OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 26 August 2008

More shocks expected as Bulela Di Tswe nears

The BDP holds its band C primary elections this coming weekend, with 25 constituencies scheduled to hold the primaries, also known as Bulela Di Tswe. Already three sitting MPs have lost in the primaries. They are Ronald Ridge of Maun West, Rakwadi...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 26 August 2008

The funeral with a touch of politics

Few will forget her death as she passed away at a time when her son is vying for political office against Vice President Mompati Merafhe in the Mahalapye West constituency. What is certain is that her son, Bernard Bolele, had the painful experience...

SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANESS
Correspondent 26 August 2008

Thapelo Lippe to head BTC?

Sources said yesterday that Lippe, who is currently CEO of Microsoft in Kenya is likely to land the BTC top job that has been vacant ever since V.T Seretse left. BTC board chairman, Len Makwinja, said yesterday that Lippe is one of the two...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 26 August 2008

Ostrich abattoir slaughters cattle to survive

The abattoir manager, Freeman Mogaga told Business Today that they do not have ostriches to slaughter because farmers are not supplying them. "The little that they (farmers) have are for breeding and not for meat. We are slaughtering cattle...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 August 2008

Analysts predict continuous DCI rebound

The weekly market report from Motswedi Securities say the DCI closed last week above the 7,600 point mark mainly because of gains in financial stocks on expectations of positive earnings results. The DCI has staged a dramatic recovery since reaching...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 26 August 2008

Tawana Lebale in Big Brother 3

The weather on Sunday night was just perfect, favouring, the new housemates' glitz and glamorous looks, as they entered the house, which could be their home for the next 91 days. The show, of course, attracted a crowd of BBA enthusiasts, who had been...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 26 August 2008

Duo plan fabulous Miss Independence pageant

The duo of 23-year-old Koketso Moremi and Lindi Ndaba said that the pageant, which will take place at a spot near the Three Dikgosi Monument in the new Gaborone central business district (CBD) will be held under the theme: A re buseng ngwao ('let's...

EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 August 2008

Shirley optimistic about the future

That has not happened, four years down the line, she is still amongst the 'middle class' artists who are not so talked about, but not completely out either. In 2006 she released Tsoga maroko featuring Gong Master (Mponang Ketshabile), which was an...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 26 August 2008

BACK STAGE

Koktebel is an unusual award-winning road film. It explores the relationship between a father (acted by Igor Csernyevics) and his 11-year-old son (played by Gleb Puskepalis). The road from Moscow to the Crimean town of Koktebel is not easy,...

SASA MAJUMA 26 August 2008

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