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Khama method under scrutiny in alcohol case
In an affidavit submitted in an urgent application by the alcohol industry to have the controversial alcohol levy stopped, KBL and BBL managing director, Lehlohonolo John Matsela, says that Khama is more interested in arbitrary decisions than the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Mogende: fiery, firebrand, outspoken and humble
The towering Mogende was a humble man, described by many as a capable union leader. His death sparked outpouring condolence messages from across the spectrum. Mogende wore many hats during a life that spanned 56 years and came to a brutal end on...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Domboshaba festival promises thrills
To the Bakalanga people, Domboshaba hill is what Mecca is to the Islamic world. Like pilgrims journeying to Mecca for a spiritual revival, Bakalanga people, both young and old, are this weekend expected to throng the Domboshaba hill for a cultural...
SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANNES
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Two artists exhibit at Supa Ngwao
Dichaba and Seabo are both secondary school art teachers. They expressed their disappointment as members of the public did not turn up for the exhibition during the opening night. The two artists are graduates of the Molepolole College of Education...
ISAAC PHEKO
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Kraai makes ends meet chiselling dead wood
However, there are some Batswana who are into this type of art. One such artist is Mogoditshane-based ,Ziki Vincent Kraai, who once worked for Thapong Visual Arts Centre. While most of his peers retired and went into farming, Kraai decided to make...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 September 2008
BACK STAGE
Its main redeeming grace is that it is a serious satire of the whole movie industry, but its drawback is that it employs extreme and absurd situations to achieve its objectives. A lot of the references to other films will go over your head the first...
SASA MAJUMA 26 September 2008
BOOK REVIEW
The great Russian artist Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993) comes alive in Dancer, a brilliant and complex novel by Colum McCann. It is a work of fiction, not a biography, but it reads more like an expanded autobiography. It begins in Russia during the...
Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD
Correspondent 26 September 2008
BCL pays over half a billion to creditors
The General Manager of BCL Mine, Montwedi Mphathi, was in Gaborone on Tuesday to settle the mine's subordinated debt of P430 million given in US dollars (US$65 million) and P12 million to the government. "We are very grateful to Government for...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Lippe is the new BTC CEO
Len Makwinja said Lippe will takeover the reins at BTC from October 1 on a three-year contract and that the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology Pelonomi Venson-Motoi has approved Lippe's appointment. "I can confirm we have appointed...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Poverty is on the decline - professor
Speaking at the recent Decent Work workshop at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone, Economics professor at the University of Botswana Happy Siphambe said a part of the poverty reduction comes from social safety nets, although the problem is that they are...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Another set of counterfeit banknotes in circulation
According to a statement released by the bank's spokesperson Chepete Chepete , the P100 counterfeits bear the serial numbers G/27 832232; G/33 636820; G/29 894749; and, G/24 419516. The P50 counterfeit bears serial number F/30...
26 September 2008
Botswana going Zim way - experts
He called on the press to reject the bill. He urged Botswana to come up with a Freedom of Information Act instead of the discredited bill that is due to be debated in Parliament at the November sitting. Louw was speaking at a one-day conference...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Exporters told to prepare for stiffer competition
Opening the annual general meeting of the Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) recently, Trade and Industry Minister Neo Moroka said these developments meant more intensified competition. "It is therefore absolutely vital that...
26 September 2008
Mmegi F/town office turns five
I remember some people signalling a 'warning' that it was only a matter of time before we reverted to the old order of a weekly, citing the market forces. The main issue being that the printing costs and generally the generation of advertising...
26 September 2008
A ray of hope for orphaned children
As such, many have succumbed to emotional turmoil and perennial thoughts of their late parents. The retreat camps that the government has introduced to provide the psychosocial support have proven that indeed, such children are bottling up...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Batswana deserve better
In the 1960s, Africa experienced a stampede for independence. The independence of the Gold Coast, re-christened Ghana, opened the scorecard in 1957. Harold Macmillan, the Tory Prime Minister of Britain, portrayed the domino effect of Ghana's...
26 September 2008
The young helpless restless
Every morning they rush to this place; the labour office in central Gaborone. Their faces showing of the frustration they have to endure, waiting and waiting and more waiting has become a characteristic of their lives; they wait and wait. Perhaps...
26 September 2008
The state press is undemocratic
The dominant source of information was the South African press, modelled on the overarching political system of apartheid or racial segregation as a form of state ideology. The 'Bantu World' was supposedly tailored to the needs of the 'non-whites' in...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Caught between past and present
Recently, I caught the advance publicity about a BBC TV programme, which was going to explain, why the tourism industry in India is so much less significant than that of other Asian countries such as Thailand and Malaysia? Unfortunately, I missed...
26 September 2008
Icons of modern Botswana architecture
It is that time of the year when we get to celebrate Botswana's existence as an independent nation, celebrating 42 years of independence. To most people it is a day to look forward to and celebrate the lives of the great chiefs that made Botswana...
26 September 2008
The Olsen behind award-winning videos
If the Channel O Music Video Awards are anything to go by, Shike is Botswana's premier music video director. His work first caught everyone's attention when music video fans across the continent voted Mista Doe's Hot to Death video, done in...
26 September 2008
Mafolofolo face tough test
After struggling to reach the final, Mafolofolo comes up against a formidable BDF VI side boasting good players like Lee Tshipana and the towering Francis Dingwe. Soldier-dominated BDF VI have won more cups than any other volleyball club in the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Govt tightens passport screws
Tsiane says in a press statement that the replacement cost of a lost passport would go up to P1, 000. This is one of the new developments government has adopted to protect the integrity of Botswana passports. "In view of the current security risks...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Young Zebras start final assault
A comprehensive, win tomorrow will make the Zebras task easier during the return leg in Kimberley in two weeks'time. The last time Botswana made an appearance at the continental youth showpiece was in 1994 in Mali where the Young Zebras were...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Mafolofolo, Kutlwano fight for supremacy
In the opening women's final which is expected to kick off at 1.30pm, favourites Mafolofolo will once again confront blood rivals Kutlwano. Games between the two giants have never disappointed and this clash will be no exception. Mafolofolo cruised...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Player gets counselling after leg-breaking tackle
TASC spokesperson, Jonas Ikgopoleng said that they have appointed a club official to counsel the player after his tackle from behind broke Mothusi's leg. He said that although he was not at training when the incident happened, they have talked to...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Standard Bank sponsors Independence Open
About 200 players took part in the event that had a women section for the second year running. Standard Bank head of consumer banking, Michael Wiegand said the relationship between the bank and the tournament has been sustained for decades. "We have...
26 September 2008
Shock as BFA dissolves women soccer bodies
The former commission chairperson Senki Sesinyi got the shock of his life on Wednesday when he was summoned to the BFA offices to be informed of the dissolution. Sesinyi who was reluctant to discuss the issue said no explanation was given for the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Can Thammano inspire Killer Giants?
After failing once again at the last hurdle to make it to the elite league, the Ramotswa side recruited the ageing midfielder from the defunct Blue Diamonds.Thammano is not worried that he might not match the pace of young players. He says he uses...
26 September 2008
More bashing for Media Bill
Vice chairperson of Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Batsho Nthoi expressed alarm at the motive behind the introduction of the Bill by the Minister of Science, Communication and Technology Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi. "What has gone terribly...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Botswana suffers from manhole theft
FRANCISTOWN: The theft of manhole covers has become a national problem, Francistown City Council chief water engineer Nazir Bushen has said: "People have been stealing these lids and selling them to scrap metal dealers. They break them into small...
ISAAC PHEKO
Correspondent 26 September 2008
Nurses threaten court action on scarce skills allowance
Their main contention is that they fall within the category of those who have been selected to benefit from the policy. At an emergency meeting called by Nurses Association of Botswana (NAB) on Tuesday at Babusi Hall in Gaborone, the Serowe branch...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Teachers under investigation for politics
Lucas is the Secretary General of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and its parliamentary candidate in Bobirwa. The event took place last weekend at Gobojango Community Junior Secondary at the village that has given its name to the school near...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
Makosha vows to shatter Mfa's Nata/Gweta record
Mmegi: Very little is known about Makosha in the BDP politics, can you introduce yourself? Makosha: I am 53-year-old Rayner Makosha, the sixth child of Ngaparelang and Sikalebe right here in Gweta, Makosha ward. Both my parents are now deceased and...
26 September 2008
Mogende: A neighbour who didn't know his house number
As a neighbour in Phase One suburb in Selebi-Phikwe and even at the office, at the Union House in the copper/nickel town, he left an emotional bruise in my heart for we shared many issues as neighbours at the workplace and as social acquaintances at...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 September 2008
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