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BDP Committee Abandoned Seretse's Case
The BDP Women's Wing boss is protesting her loss to cabinet minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi in the SeroweSouth primaries. The chairman of the Appeals Committee attorney Isaac Seloko confirmed on Friday that they started hearing the case and called...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Under-21 Netballers Clinch Third Place
Botswana finished third after South Africa and Malawi. Other countries that took part in the competition were Swaziland and hosts, Lesotho. Botswana's world ranking also dropped from 19 to 20 after the games. Coach Lorato Thebeyakgosi said the trip...
By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 13 October 2008
Ramatlhakwana Will Excel At Santos
Ramatlhakwana a fortnight ago came on as a substitute and scored the equaliser for the Capetownians to snatch a point from dreaded Orlando Pirates. It was only Ramatlhakwana's third appearance as a substitute in the league. Despite a quiet start in...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Fireworks Expected At Phikwe BFA Meeting
The BFA National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved that four new members be co-opted onto the regional committee to fill the vacancies created after the resignation of aggrieved members. BFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tosh Kgotlele is...
By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 13 October 2008
Disgrace
The defeat means the Zebras finished the qualifiers at rock-bottom of group seven, with only five points. The supporters who came hoping their side would redeem their dented pride left disappointed as the Zebras huffed and puffed throughout the...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Nyangabgwe Hill Inspires Residents
To truly appreciate Botswana's second city, one has to take time to climb up to the top of one of its most imposing landmarks. The other alternative is to fly over the city. Nyangabgwe Hill has a concrete road that snakes through the terrain from...
By Isaac Pheko
Correspondent 13 October 2008
The Dangers Of Gambling
There is a woman (name withheld) who was involved in a car accident and was paid P30,000 by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund. She went and showed the payment cheque to her husband. The husband knew about his wife's addiction and accordingly...
13 October 2008
Food For The Soul
Unless you have a metabolism that can rival a spaceship burning off jet fuel into the moon, then what are you thinking? You see, it's not rocket science; truly all calories are not created equal. Picture this: you can choose to enjoy some comfort...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 13 October 2008
Talking Musika
July 1, we now understand, is Heritage Day, or something of that sort. Fine. What the nation of Botswana must appreciate is that the capitalist path of development has only helped to advance the entertainment interests of the upper classes of...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 13 October 2008
Fine Women OF Jazz
Although the show was debuting, one could see that its organisers had put in much effort and that added to the fact that it featured leading female talents in the jazz genre made it exceptional. The show, which attracted mostly a mature audience,...
By Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Brief Case
African Copper continued to slump, shedding 44thebe to 73thebe. Other losers for the week include Diamonex, down 32thebe to 70thebe and Aviva, down 53thebe to 200thebe. As a result of the losses experienced by the foreign companies, the FCI went down...
13 October 2008
FCE Gives To The Needy
All the children received toiletries in gift bags of assorted colours written, 'we love you'. Each child received 12 toilet paper rolls, six sunlight bars, 10 lux soap bars, washing powder, lotion, face towels, toothbrushes and many other items....
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
OUT TO LUNCH
They go even further to show their rejection of anything associated with their old lives, including even their values and relationships. As they grapple with some of the life lessons they will undoubtedly encounter in their new station, those with...
SHAMEELA WINSTON 13 October 2008
EU Delegates Tour Tati Nickel Mine
The EU delegates, including German ambassador to Botswana Ulf Hanel, were taken on a conducted tour by Tati mine chief for the first time since the signing of a two-million euro agreement for exploration at Selkirk and Phoenix mines in 2005. British...
By Patricia Maganu and
Isaac Pheko 13 October 2008
Letshego Confident It Will Raise P1 Billion
"Looking at the performance of the Group and our strong loan book, we expect a positive response from the market," Group Managing Director, Jan Claassen, said at a press conference last Friday. Claassen said despite the financial crisis gripping the...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Global Expo Takes Off Wednesday
Under the theme 'Promoting Economic, Diversification and International Trade, the three-day BEDIA-piloted show will be launched by the Vice President Mompati Merafhe at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) on October 15. "This is a...
By Staff Writer 13 October 2008
De Beers, African Diamonds Conclude AK06 Talks
De Beers (70 percent) and African Diamonds (28 percent) own Boteti Exploration. Production is scheduled to start in April 2011, with all of Boteti's diamond production to be sold through Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB). Statements from the...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
The Billboard 13,10,08
13 October 2008
Cartoon 13.10.08
13 October 2008
An Incalculable Loss To Tourism
It is even more depressing that the this should happen at a time when the National Museum, Monuments and Art Gallery was expecting Unesco to declare the caves a world heritage site. In recent weeks, veldt fires have torched vast swathes of territory...
EDITOR 13 October 2008
Health Corner
Leg cramps are common. The cause is not known in most cases. However, some medicines and some medical conditions can sometimes cause leg cramps. Regular calf stretching exercises may prevent leg cramps. Quinine tablets may be advised if you have leg...
R. CHINDOMU
S. CHIDZOMBA &
K. BHAGAT 13 October 2008
Issues In Education
This Issues explores lessons and experiences about Quality Assurance (QA) from one of the leading actors in this field. Quality assurance can be carried out from two key perspectives. The first is internal. Each country wants to ensure that their...
DORCAS MOLEFE
OWEN PANSIRI and
SHELDON WEEKS 13 October 2008
Babirwa Chief Want Electric Fence On Zim Border
Speaking during a meeting convened by Vice President Mompati Merafhe in Bobonong last Thursday, Malema said the area is currently hit by drought and cattle disease. The movement of animals between Botswana and Zimbabwe spreads FMD. He stated that...
By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Etcetera II
But why was it held after the National Intelligence and Security Bill had been approved by the National Assembly and after the country had been subjected to such intense stress; and not before. But now that this frightening Directorate is legally in...
SANDY GRANT 13 October 2008
The Winners Code
The people that survive through life are the most wretched of all people. They are like chaff driven by the wind. They have no control over their destinations and over the outcomes and results they get out of life. Not surprisingly, their lives are...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 13 October 2008
I Strongly Support Reteng
I cannot agree more with Prof Lydia Nyati-Ramahobo, the Secretary General of RETENG. It is a pity that governments are not willing to listen to those who want to promote their indigenous languages. Botswana for one should be leading by example,...
13 October 2008
Six Students Fall Pregnant At Boikhutso JSS
Speaking during the school's prize giving ceremony on Friday, Tefo Seganabeng said one of the students is a Form One girl. The pregnancies come at a time when the school has intensified its pastoral programme to instil discipline among students....
Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 13 October 2008
Graduands Urged To Add Quality To Society
Speaking at a joint graduation ceremony of the UB and Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) held in Gaborone over the weekend, Otlhogile implored graduands to help unfortunate members of the society. He urged them to use their research and...
By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Autlwetse Borrows From Seretse's Book
Back then, Seretse had faired badly in the primaries against Autlwetse. But there was a certain council ward, Tshimoyapula, where a fracas occurred. A ballot box burst open, spilling its contents after it was kicked in the chaos that ensued. ...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Khama Off To Fast-Track Projects In Namibia
Reliable sources in government told Monitor that the two presidents will unlock the logjam that has dogged negotiations for the lease of land for the construction of the facility. The project was first mooted under former President Festus Mogae but...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff writer 13 October 2008
Gchwihaba Caves Burnt
This follows an aerial survey of the caves, one of Botswana's most pristine nature reserves, by a helicopter borrowed from the Botswana Defence Force on Saturday. Veldt fires have been raging in Ngamiland, where the hitherto unspoiled caves are...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 October 2008
Chinese Embassy Donates To Phikwe Teams
Ding was speaking during the donation of soccer kits to Selebi-Phikwe football teams in the mining town on Thursday. He said it was important that the teams put the equipment to good use and pledged the embassy's continued support to sports in the...
By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 13 October 2008
Boring Cairo dampens Marumo's spirit
He confesses that he is bored to death in Egypt. He cannot speak Arabic and he finds it very hard to mix with Egyptians. "I speak English with three foreigners at the club. The rest do not communicate in English. The team-mates who speak English...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
BACK STAGE
Rafi Pitts, the Iranian filmmaker, is 40- years-old. This is his sixth film. The first was Salanda (1994). He has won prizes at many film festivals including those held in Berlin and Paris. A number of ancient Farsi poems are sung, in the...
SASA MAJUMA 14 October 2008
Moruti's quest to self-discovery
Although the budding author and motivational speaker is looks like hebarely out of his teens, he has somehow been able to offer 'mature' counsel to his readers. Moruti suffers from an incurable disease called Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndrome, which, he...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
Musicians caught in liquor war crossfire
The government came up with a new package of regulations in a bid to fight alcohol abuse in the country. According to the new rules, nightclubs must close at midnight during the week and at 2.00 am over the weekends. In the past, nightclubs...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 October 2008
Kenyan Sheila is out of BBA 3
The housemates who are up for possible eviction seat there, with their hearts pounding, wishing for the moment to arrive sooner, for them to know if their hopes of winning the USD 100 000 (roughly P740 000) will come to an end on that Sunday or if...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
Botswana not immune to world market crunch-BOCCIM
The President of the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Modiri Mbaakanyi is not buying into reports that Botswana is not affected by the current worldwide financial crisis. "Like they say, when America coughs, the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
Minister urges local business to exploit FTA
Lefhoko was the guest speaker at the annual Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Gala dinner at the GICC, where he represented his boss Neo Moroka. The Assistant Minister urged the local business community to improve...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
Cartoon-14.10.08
14 October 2008
These Khama times are absurd
Government media be it RB1, Daily News or Btv has never been editorially independent despite attempts to portray it as something like public media. It has always been the tradition of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party to keep the government media...
EDITOR 14 October 2008
Rollers silences critics, and Magosi at once
The game, which started with a good run from Mapalastina could have given Mapalastina a goal in less than 10 minutes of the game. But Magosi could not allow conceding a goal with its formidable defence. Mapalasatina winger, Joel "Speed fire"...
14 October 2008
AS I SEE IT
It transpires Hon Daniel Kwelagobe, Minister in the President's Office was dropped because he deferred debate on Hon Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi's Media Bill, in favour of his own bill. The controversial Bill, though falling under the MSCT, is said to be...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 14 October 2008
Rollers humiliate Chiefs
Before the game, few gave Rollers a chance of gunning down the national champions - le alone running away with an impressive 4-1 victory. The last time Rollers beat Chiefs was two years ago in the Coca-Cola Cup quarter-final and the weekend's victory...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
BAM, BCP dismiss BDP candidate
Speaking at a political rally in Matenge village last Sunday, Chipaladza, who is a BAM candidate within the North East District, pleaded with the villagers to "ignore Thapa and elect BAM candidate Gibson Nyathi, as your councillor for the Makaleng...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
BDP wields 'Khama magic' in poll drive
Speaking at a politically rally in the village to drum up support ahead the council by-election on Sunday, BDP Deputy Secretary General, councillor Kentse Rammidi, reminded the BDP faithful that the only man who carries the hopes of the villagers is...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
BNF, BDP, BCP brace for by-election
The Village ward council seat fell vacant when BNF councillor and former Gaborone mayor Nelson Ramaotwana resigned to join the civil service. All the three parties have already identified candidates for the by-election. The BNF will be fielding its...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 October 2008
Police seize explosives in raid
Selebi-Phikwe Police Station Commander, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi said the police found the explosives at the man's house in New Stance after a raid last week. The police briefly detained the man before he appeared in court where he was granted...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 14 October 2008
CTO auction starts this week
CTO general manager, Lt-Col Moakohi Modisanyane told Mmegi yesterday that about 1,813 vehicles are up for auction. The vehicles will be sold in batches with the first units from Gaborone going under the hammer on October 16 and October 30....
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 October 2008
Probe Nganunu - Lawyers
The story that broke in July this year alleged that Nganunu called Broadhurst Magistrate, Pako Ralehika-Phiri's office, seeking the magistrate to alter a sentence imposed on his relative, Sesupo Mochaya. The magistrate is said to have resisted the...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 14 October 2008
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