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Stolen Cattle At GCC Slaughterhouse
Reports say a Gaborone butchery is being investigated in connection with the crime. The cattle belong to Modiriemang Mogapi of Moshupa who intervened before GCC could slaughter them. He keeps the cattle at Letlhakane, eight kilometres from...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 08 September 2008
Magistrate Postpones Kidnapping Trial
Defence counsel, Duma Boko, did not oppose the postponement necessitated by the death of the mother of Wesson Manchwe. The case involves, Debswana employee, Mmabatho Sekgoma, who is accused of abducting a seven-year-old boy without the consent of his...
By Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 08 September 2008
Zimbabwean Tries Another Trick For Business
This would be the biggest prize money ever to be won by a beauty contestent in the country. But parents of some contestants are already raising doubts about the beauty contest dubbed 'Miss Teen Africa'. A parent said she paid P250...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 08 September 2008
Double Infection: HIV And Conservative Ideology
At the recent Gender and Media Summit held 11-12 August, a representative of JournAIDS, a group of Malawian journalists who specialise on the epidemic, presented his group's support for mandatory HIV testing for pregnant women. Not routine testing,...
By Mercedes Sayagues* 08 September 2008
Banda Gets Nod As Mwanawasa 'Heir' Apparent
Banda polled 47 votes against 11 recorded by his closest rival and finance and economic planning minister Ngandu Magande in a contest held to find a leader to steer the party after Mwanawsa died in a Paris military hospital on August 19. The...
By Humphrey Nkonde
orrespondent 08 September 2008
Quality Wanes At MISA Awards
These awards are intended to celebrate the successes of journalists over the past year. The adjudicators made an interesting observation about the quality of the presentations. The chief adjudicators pointed out categorically that the quality was...
EDITOR 08 September 2008
The Winners Code
Knowing what you now know about men and women, what would you do differently in your next relationship? Knowing what you now know about human behaviour, how would you treat your friends, subordinates, spouse, clients and all other people in the...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 08 September 2008
Issues In Education
The Roots of Empathy programme was carried out in 133 schools and involved nearly 5,000 pupils across Ontario. It constitutes a model for "best practice". In 1996 Gordon founded Roots of Empathy. This was extended in 2005 into the Seeds of Empathy...
DORCAS MOLEFE
OWEN PANSIRI and
SHELDON WEEKS 08 September 2008
Etcetera II
Take the less remarkable but certainly more representative image of our own society and times provided by a woman who was walking alone down the middle of Independence Avenue during the midday rush hour. She was clasping her cell phone to her ear...
SANDY GRANT 08 September 2008
Health Chat
Mild airway obstructionSigns *Good air exchange*Responsive and can cough forcefully*May wheeze between coughs Rescuer actions*As long as good air exchange continues, encourage the victim to continue spontaneous coughing and breathing efforts. ...
RHODA CHINDOMU
SHEILA CHIDZOMBA
KIRAN BHAGAT
LESEGO KALANTLE 08 September 2008
Our Local Institutions Need A State Of Emergency
The government has actually come up with a good system that lacks close monitoring and continuous reporting to at least a Board independent of the ministry. Recently, the government decided that some students will be sent to the local institutions...
08 September 2008
BNF Blames BDP For Voter Apathy
Mohwasa said there is voter apathy because people are protesting the BDP's rule which favours the chosen few, leaving out the poor. He stated that as a result, people do not bother to register to vote. Mohwasa dismissed some commentators who...
By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 08 September 2008
Maoto Robbed Of Victory
As youth in the constituency who support Khumongwana Maoto we are not happy with what is written on the papers because it is implied that Maoto does not have the support of the Francistown South residents. We are saying Maoto conducted a clean...
08 September 2008
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08 September 2008
Chiwele Steals The Limelight
Sponsored by Bifm and the European Union (EU), the show kicked off with a performance by Lala Liu, who offered Mozart's Violin Concerto. Liu was followed by the versatile KTM choir, which delivered three pieces, including Botswana. Then the Gaborone...
By Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 08 September 2008
Food For The Soul
We can't hide our rolls any longer, and for those going on vacation to an exotic beach somewhere, all the more reason to make yourselves proud. And let us not forget that September marks the beginning of the celebration season - to which we often...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 08 September 2008
Zebras Booted Out Of World Cup Qualifiers
The loss means the Zebras will miss out of the third phase of the qualifiers and their date against Mozambique on October 11 in Gaborone will just be a formality. The Zebras' woes were not helped by the numerous chances they missed in the second...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 08 September 2008
BFA Break-In Inside Job?
But the one million dollar question is: Why was the money left in an insecure office and not deposited at the bank? Apparently the office, which was allegedly broken into, does not have burglar bars. Secondly, why did the alleged thieves only...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 08 September 2008
CEDA Not Here To Make Profit - CEO
Addressing a media briefing on the newly revised group structure on Thursday, Matsheka said it was understandable for the market to complain about CEDA soft loans, but it 'must be understood that it is a government empowerment scheme'. Set up in...
By Business Reporter 08 September 2008
CEDA Ponders One-Stop Service Centre
"In recognition of some of the challenges, it became necessary to integrate all structures into one and focus on the founding principles," explained CEO Dr Thapelo Matsheka at a press conference. The agency has four windows, namely the CEDA Soft...
By Business Reporter 08 September 2008
'Cutrite' Named Gabz FM CEO
He replaces Kennedy 'Heavy D' Otsheleng who died last year. The appointment of Moeng of the ExCut Edge fame comes at a time when the radio station alongside its two private competitors have embarked on rigorous national rollout of broadcast...
08 September 2008
Blue Opens Rwanda Branch
This makes Rwanda the 12th country on the continent where Blue has operations. The initial product offerings in Rwanda are one to three month salary advances, three to 24 month personal loans and loans relating to home improvement, education and debt...
08 September 2008
President's Opinion On Death Penalty Irrelevant-Ramsay
"The death penalty is a form of punishment provided for in our law, and sanctioned by the Constitution. Our independent judges may decide to impose it in appropriate cases. When they have done so, the President may exercise mercy under Section 53 of...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 08 September 2008
Merafhe Likens The Press To Lions
He was the guest of honour and keynote speaker at the MISA annual media wards held at the GICC. Recently the vice president has been accused of abusing his powers by ordering that a road in his Mahalapye constituency be refurbished ahead of his...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 08 September 2008
Phikwe Hosts World AIDS Day Commemoration
He said that the AIDS Day commemoration is an internationally recognised event that has been established to encourage people to come together and reflect on the tragedy brought by HIV/AIDS and to reflect on the strategies, programmes and...
By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 08 September 2008
Bulela Ditswe Violates General Orders?
In Francistown central ward, it is alleged that the returning officer sanctioned civil servants to vote 30 minutes before the 6pm closing time. Majority of civil servants in Francistown reside at central ward in the Francistown East constituency....
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 08 September 2008
Japan Writes-off Botswana's Debt
The agreement was signed between the Botswana Minister of Finance, Baledzi Gaolathe and Japanese Ambassador to Botswana Ryoichi Matsuyama. Speaking at the event Gaolathe said that the agreement was not the first to be signed between the two...
By Bame Piet
taff Writer 08 September 2008
Private Hospital Starts Recruitment
The promoters of the 330-bed facility have designed a website in which it has invited applications from health professionals. Last week the hospital advertised jobs for nurses in local newspapers through a labour recruitment company. The nurses are...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 08 September 2008
Kokorwe Leaves After Making History
She is the only MP to have successfully moved a Private Members' Bill that was enacted into law. After a long struggle, the Domestic Violence Bill finally became law on August 15. The bill was tabled by the minister last year before she joined...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 08 September 2008
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