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Police sue govt
Other respondents are the Commissioner of the Police Service and the Attorney General of Botswana. Through a savingram dated 16 May 2008, Pearl Matome, on behalf of the director, suspended the implementation of scarce skills at the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Mogae ordered to go for fingerprinting
The Gaborone Extension Two Magistrate's Court made the order after the prosecution alleged that Mogae had initially refused to be fingerprinted. Magistrate Nokuthula Moyo earlier on, discharged her of the offence of driving a motor vehicle...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Culture Spears' Kulenyane grabs double platinum
The group's leader, Kabelo Mogwe, said that they were awarded the Double Platinum Award in recognition of their extraordinary achievement last June by the Replication Technology Group in South Africa. The company specialises in replicating DVDs and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Artists band for Sponsor-A-Child
The festival, an annual event, will be held on September 6, 2008 to raise funds for Sponsor-A-Child.It will be the third concert to be held for Sponsor-A-Child. The last two generated a staggering P104,000. The festival is organised by Sound of Hope...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 27 August 2008
BOMU elections postponed
In an interview, former BOMU secretary general , Winfred Rasina, said the elections, which were scheduled for last week Thursday, were deferred to give former members of the two consecutive executive committees time to amend the organisation's...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Bisto's Uglyman
Remember that funny track Pusha Sekgoropa, which dominated at various drinking spots around the country? Most people who boot the CDs and cassettes of that album were attracted mainly by the clowning lyrics than its melody. But nothing will stop...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 27 August 2008
Botswana Olympiads impress BNOC
Although the athletes did not bring the country's first medal as expected, their performance has not gone unnoticed. BNOC programmes manager, Andrew Kamanga told Mmegi Sport that individual performances have shown that the athletes have done very...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
WASBO, SVM review to end soon
BNSC halted the operations of Women and Sports Botswana (WASBO) and Sports Voluntary Movement (SVM) sometime last year and ordered a review because the council was not satisfied by the way the two bodies conducted their affairs. Kemoeng...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 27 August 2008
Competition policy crucial for SADC-PS
Speaking yesterday at the SADC Regional Conference on Competition Policy and Law, Permanent Secretary (PS) at Ministry of Trade, Banny Molosiwa said that anti-competitive behaviour will nullify markets. "The liberalisation of markets in the region...
STAFF WRITER 27 August 2008
StanChart launches CSG centre
Speaking at a press conference to launch the new centre, the Bank's Executive Director of Origination & Client Coverage, Seseti Mogami said that the bank was geared towards enhancing service for both individual and corporate customers. He added...
27 August 2008
SADC free trade area scraps tariffs
This means that the region has been declared a Free Trade Area (FTA) by which movement of goods and services will be unlimited since import tariffs will be eliminated. Companies in the countries that have signed will sell their goods to markets in...
EDITOR 27 August 2008
Is Khama plotting against Seretse?
This question has risen after the President's amazing tours of the constituency in the last three weeks in the company of the minister who is fighting hard to ward off the challenge of former area MP, Tebelelo Seretse in the ruling party primaries...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
First the journalists, now their families
Another day, another death list. Despite having an arsenal of anti-press laws at his disposal, the leader of Zimbabwe's junta, Robert Mugabe, has resorted to using brute force and the threat of assassination to silence the independent media. Yet...
* BY WILF MBANGA 27 August 2008
BAU response on SADC protocol on trade
1. Agricultural products not eligible for preferential treatmentAnnex 1, Section 5 provides that agricultural products shall not be eligible for any preferential treatment under the SADC Protocol on Trade, 2. Non-Tariff Karriers to trade...
27 August 2008
Facts on the Media Bill, according to the ministry
The Public Relations Office [of Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology] notes with concern the numerous negative reports by the local media on the Media Practitioners Bill as presented in Parliament a fortnight ago. The suggestion that...
27 August 2008
Cartoon Strip 27.08.08
27 August 2008
Written contracts can help combat stigma - Kraai
One of the nagging issues concerning HIV and AIDS in Botswana at the moment is stigma. People have lost their jobs because of their status or on suspicion that they are HIV positive. Reports of people dying because of the stigma surrounding them...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
SA killers get 18 years
The two from Madutle Village in the North West Province were charged together with a Motswana man, Benson Keganne from Pitsane, for the murder of Gloria Mahowe at Maisane lands near Molapowabojang on March, 10 2001. Keganne had already been...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Ngoma faces civil jail
The nominated councillor nearly spent 30 days in civil imprisonment for failure to service two different debts. The former Francistown mayor owes Onma Investment trading as Gwedzi Cash Loan about P16,000. In another matter, his company, JS Builders...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 August 2008
BTU negotiates with BEC on examiners' pay
BTU president, Japhta Radibe, disclosed that they recently met with the officials of BEC regarding the matter. "We feel the conditions are not good for primary and secondary school teachers. But we are still in discussions with them. Our view...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 27 August 2008
Deportee gets reprieve
Following a recommendation by the High Court, a settlement was reached that Mthandazo Sibanda, be reinstated on medication pending judgement on the appeal against his deportation. The lawyer for the Botswana Network of Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA),...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 27 August 2008
Jehovah's Witnesses hold Gaborone event
Jehovah's Witnesses will host their annual convention at the National Stadium with the first of the two local conventions in English beginning Friday 12 September, followed by the second in Setswana beginning Friday 19 September. This year's Guided...
27 August 2008
BNF scores own goals again
With just a year left before the general elections, the BNF house is on fire. Infighting has erupted in the perennially troubled party. While other parties are preparing for the general elections, the BNF is tearing itself apart once again. These...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 August 2008
BDP fights primaries 'fraud'
It is said that the BDP elections board has launched intensive investigations into the alleged scam and indications are that more candidates might be involved. Phikwe Mayor, Amogelang Mojuta also faces allegations of registering of 22 new members...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 28 August 2008
Batswana teachers study French in Reunion
The move is meant to develop the teaching of French in Botswana schools. Philippe Mahieu, spokesman for the French embassy in Gaborone said the sponsorship will cover all costs for the duration of the course. He said that the 10 teachers are the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
FCC excels in ministry review
"On August 7, under the leadership of our chief executive officer, we appeared for a review before the Permanent Secretary and other ministry officials," Billy told the third full council meeting. The review was one of President Ian Khama's...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Govt to boost food output - De Graaf
Addressing Maokatuma residents, the minister said working with Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB), government will increase the strategic grain reserves for use in time of great difficulty, when the grains cannot be sourced from...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Woman sues govt over false HIV result
According to, the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS, (BONELA) which is representing Sekgabetlela, the wrong test results nearly wrecked their client's marriage as her husband had perceived the positive HIV diagnosis to mean that she had...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Risk of 'fake' voters in Shoshong Bulela Di Tswe
Former Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Phillip Makgalemele, former MP, Modibedi Robi, and former regional chairman, Keoletile Kekwaletswe, challenge him as the BDP holds its primaries for 25 constituencies this weekend. According to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOOGWE
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Woman scientist wins public health prize
Dr Poloko Kebaabetswe won the award for her dedication and leadership in successfully directing the TDF2 HIV Prevention Study in Botswana. In an interview, Dr Kebaabetswe said the award was in recognition of her effort to help in the fight against...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
President's Day awards' money stuck
At the time of going to press yesterday evening only Mercy, Manto 7 and Stompie had received their awards, reliable sources point out. The majority of the award winners have not been paid. The winner of double awards, Manto7 revealed early...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Chinese and Batswana in worksite wrangle
Jinke said in an interview that since they came to Botswana they wanted to cooperate with the locals as well as to localise jobs 'but unfortunately the behaviour of the locals is just unacceptable'. He said theirs is an international company with...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Russian billionaire eyes Air Botswana
"I can confirm that he is interested in investing in Air Botswana and we have invited him to come to Botswana to make his proposal to government," Mbaiwa said. He explained that the Russian's interest has nothing to do with the ongoing...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
BOCCIM conference to open in ftown
According to a BOCCIM statement released yesterday, the conference will be held under the theme "Setting the Agenda For Sustainable Economic Growth". The National Business conference is a high level gathering which is expected to come up with...
28 August 2008
Microsoft prices go down in Africa
A statement from Microsoft says the launch of a pilot programme in the last half of 2007 made reduced-price Microsoft Office Home and Student available in five markets worldwide. This in turn saw a marked increase in the demand for genuine Microsoft...
28 August 2008
24-hours inside BBAIII house revealing
The mood is confusing, the look on the 24-hour media housemates' faces is not revealing whether the opportunity is appreciated or not. Looking around, it was quite plain that a number of journalists were worried about entering the house, which has...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Local authors cry foul
They cite the recent President's Day Holiday celebrations during which government splashed a lot of money on visual and performing arts activities in the country after President Ian Khama directed that 'two programmes of performing and visual arts be...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 28 August 2008
Tex kicks out Chilly
Segona claims that Ramogobya threatened to kill him in the early hours of Tuesday morning after a heated argument at the house they had been sharing at Phakalane Estates. Ramogobya has denied such a charge, saying he only threw Segona out of his...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 August 2008
BFA to rescue women football
BFA president, David Fani said on Tuesday that it is encouraging to see women putting effort in their game though they still face many difficulties. He was speaking at the awards ceremony for the Pro-Guard women football tournament. Fani said...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 August 2008
Capital Motors sponsors volleyball event
The event will be known as BMW tournament. Capital Motors have donated P75,000 to sponsor the competition. During the sponsorship launch in Gaborone on Tuesday, Capital Motors representative Michael Masunga expressed concern at the low pace at...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 August 2008
Phikwe Callies eye Second Division soccer
Callies was on the brink of collapse until former Mosquito coach, Chakalisa 'Chucks' Mahube came to the rescue. The club is one of the oldest in Selebi-Phikwe. In recent years, it has been hit by financial problems and a dwindling support base...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 28 August 2008
Red Lions fall on hard times
In some instances, Red Lions failed to honour fixtures leading to heightened speculation regarding its future. The club which at one stage was tipped to make it to the Premier league has seen its fortunes dwindle in the past season and now have...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 28 August 2008
Food security must be top priority
This, we understand, should lead to a P4.5 billion-food production project that will cover Kasane, Pandamatenga, Lesoma and Kazungula. The government intends to provide requisite infrastructure for this massive agro-commercial project. We...
EDITOR 28 August 2008
Uganda's smart protectionism
Working smarter is no empty slogan; it is the key to modernising African agriculture. An advocate of food self-sufficiency for Uganda, Bukenya wants Ugandans to eat more homegrown rice, thereby boosting local farmers and rice millers while freeing...
28 August 2008
Combis a menace
A month ago, the traffic police in Gaborone issued a warning to combi drivers to desist from blowing their hooters indiscriminately and unnecessarily. These guys have learnt the art of hooting at every turn or stop - it is irritating to other road...
28 August 2008
Matters of Omission
Seretse's involvement in funeral undertakings is not prompted nor initiated for election campaigns. It should be noted that Seretse has a rich portfolio in business as a board member in numerous companies, locally and regionally. One does not avail...
28 August 2008
Cartoon Strip 28.08.08
28 August 2008
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