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Talking Musika
That serves the same purpose as the rehearsal before a show. You play the song so that you learn the corners, and most importantly, in the genre of African folk musika that we play, you find the place where the song settles rhythmnically. The...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 27 October 2008
Food For The Soul
Well, the source of my confusion was profoundly demonstrated a couple of weeks as citizens of the world were observing or shall I say celebrating World Food Day. World Food Day is commemorated every year on October 16. The significance of this day...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 27 October 2008
BOMU In Financial Straits?
If a new executive committee is elected, one of its priorities will be raising funds for the organisation. In his financial report to the BOMU annual general meeting, Bakwena said the association's financial position is unhealthy. He...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 October 2008
MAD Grand Finale
The setting at the glittering event was typically African with the guests being ushered into the hall amidst ululations as they walked down the red carpet. The versatile traditional group, Mogwana, also entertained guests with an array of traditional...
By Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff writer 27 October 2008
Death Penalty Clips Fly's Wings
This unprecedented scene happened when Justice Thomas Masuku delivered his ruling on the defence plea of extenuating circumstances. Justice Masuku, compared the circumstances in which Fly killed his two year old son, Tawana Mosinyi, to Kedisaletse...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 27 October 2008
Obama Selling Like Hot Cakes
Though he is a political representative vying for his country's highest political office, one may be befuddled by this excitement, which has permeated the global village. Perhaps the answer to this question is astutely captured in Mmoloki...
By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Murder Accused Must Have Counsel
It is also a constitutional requirement that if such an accused person cannot afford to hire a lawyer, the state provides a pro deo counsel or court appointed attorney. A prominent criminal lawyer, Dick Bayford, says that in terms of the Legal...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 27 October 2008
Lotsane SSS Bails Out Diabetic Student
Babi, 19, is an orphan who is being looked after by his poverty stricken grandfather. His sugar diabetes condition has reached a stage where he has to have insulin injections on a daily basis. But because he and grandfather had no fridge Babi used to...
By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Judge Absent, Murder Case Postponed
The case was postponed because the presiding justice, Gabriel Rwelengera, was not available. However, when Justice Tafa was about to dismiss the court, Abel Nyasha (30) who had been sitting quietly, shot up and told the judge that he was not given...
By Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Soldiers And Police Canned For Rape And Assault
The accused persons were charged with indecently assaulting Zimbabwean citizens in Ramotswa in 2005. The soldiers and police were on patrol on that night when they decided to raid the Zimbabweans. Samuel Seshabo, Thato Bojosi, Moagi Samson, Sidney...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 October 2008
BCP Ousts BNF From Village Ward
He was speaking after Seabelo Thekiso, a University of Botswana (UB) student beat Kagiso Ntime of the Botswana National Front (BNF) and Armstrong Dikgafela of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to become the new Village councillor. The seat was...
By Oliver Modise
Correspondent 27 October 2008
Kgafela II Quells Dagga And Bojalwa Craze
President Ian Khama will be happy to hear that the youthful leader aims to rid his people of dagga smoking, alcoholism, and bad manners; key moral values that Khama has declared he will relentlessly pursue to recreate a disciplined nation. At his...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Bakgatla Aim For Self-Sufficiency
Addressing his people for the first time since his September 20 coronation, Kgafela II said such projects would, among other things, enable him to carry out his mandate as Kgosi kgolo without much equivocation because instead of relying on a...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Bakgatla In Court
His royal uncles in Mochudi are also cited in the matter which is seen as a litmus test for the newly coronated Bakgatla leader. Hardly a month since he was draped with a leopard skin in front of multitudes of Bakgatla from South Africa,...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
BDF VI Coach Plans To Quit
Mabutho has been with the club for five years and has built a crack side, which has won every cup on offer in local volleyball. He believes he has played his part and it is time to explore other interests. He said he will not be leaving volleyball...
By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 27 October 2008
BONA Meets To Revive Suspended League
The league committee spokesperson Debra Dintletse said the competition had to be called off temporarily because the Under-21 national team was taking part in the Confederation of Southern African Netball Associations (COSANA) games in Lesotho early...
By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 27 October 2008
Cycling Champion In Road Mishap
Fortunately, he did not suffer any serious injuries and he attended the prize-giving ceremony hours later. A fuming Strydom told Monitor Sport that he is disappointed by the lack of professionalism shown by the police on the day. "I was running at...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Disruntled Dintwa Deserts Satmos
Dintwa has been missing from the Satmos set-up since he coached a Selebi-Phikwe select against the national Under-20 side over the Independence Day holidays. Satmos' public relations officer, Mpenzeni Sambandawe said the coach left to attend a...
By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 27 October 2008
Moloi Inspires Chiefs On Return
After getting a 4-1 thumping from Township Rollers recently, the title-holders seem to have recovered their poise. This was Chiefs' second consecutive win after beating Naughty Boys the previous weekend. Despite the absence of influential...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Toronto Mauls Naughty Boys
The other two goals were netted by Barnes Radipotsane and Tebogo Sembowa. Notwane dominated the proceedings from the first whistle and it was not a surprise when they took the lead in the opening minutes through two quick goals by Molwantwa. The...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 October 2008
Nare Relieved
Nare has been under fire from some quarters after his side lost its two opening games against Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Naughty Boys. His charges were headed for an unwanted 0-0 draw on Saturday when substitute Aime Nzohabonayo pounced deep in...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Masunga Gives Zwinila A Royal Welcome
Not many people in the village or in his school knew him or even bothered to take any interest in his work as an amateur boxer. Even when his school and village learnt that he was travelling abroad to India for the Junior Commonwealth Games, many...
By Siki Motshwari Johanness
Correspondent 27 October 2008
Local Biscuit Manufacturer Forges Ahead Despite Odds
Ndubano is the sole owner of the onlybiscuit-making factory called Foods By Melittah. The factory is located in Area W location in Francistown. The smell offresh baked biscuits is what welcomes visitors as they walk in and theendless rows of...
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Billboard 27.10.08
27 October 2008
Cartoon Strip 22.10.08
27 October 2008
African Trade Zone Welcome, But...
Proponents of the deal say it will ease access to markets within the region and end problems arising from the fact that several countries belong to multiple groups. The deal is also expected to strengthen the bloc's bargaining power when...
EDITOR 27 October 2008
Health Corner
This two part series aims to explain why foot ulcers sometimes develop, what you can do to help prevent them, and typical treatment if one does occur. What is a foot ulcer?A skin ulcer is where an area of skin has broken down and you can see the...
R. CHINDOMU
S. CHIDZOMBA&
K. BHAGAT 27 October 2008
Etcetera II
It growled back at her. It was only then that she realised that this wasn't just another mangy street dog, as she had supposed, but a lion; albeit a young one. And this wasn't in the CKGR, it was at the government Meteorological Office in the Village...
SANDY GRANT 27 October 2008
Issues In Education
First, there are a variety of ways to ensure that institutions are legitimate through registration and financial accountability. The link between accreditation and the so-called "consumer protection" might be a spurious link. If institutions offer...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI&
S. WEEKS 27 October 2008
The Winners Code
The greatest tragedy that can befall a flower is that it can wither before it has fully bloomed. Likewise, the greatest tragedy to befall any relationship is for it to be terminated before it has accomplished the purpose for which it was started in...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 27 October 2008
Kgathi And Moatlhodi Are Wrong
What a pathetic wishful thinking! Who are these gentlemen are trying to fool? The duo accused Mzwinila claiming that the recruitment of people to work in the farms is done through the labour office not the politicians. As a member of the BNF I...
27 October 2008
The Church Needs A Backbone
His words that he is only a messenger of God seemed to hit a brick wall, as he tried to explain that he was not the one who did the healing but simply put his faith to practice,, applying the word of God. As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom...
27 October 2008
Mass Media Complex Disaster
The ministry of Communication, Science and Technology has for a while been a separate one from the overwhelmed office of the president (OP). As their name suggests, the ministry is supposed to be the leader and catalyst in the field of communication,...
27 October 2008
OUT TO LUNCH
I don't know whether it's liberating or not when one considers that all actions and reactions started as a thought, so that everything one experiences, the joys and the injuries in one's life, are as a result of a thought pattern that one may or may...
SHAMEELA WINSTON 27 October 2008
'S/Phikwe Businesses Fleece Consumers'
Financial matters topped the list in the fraud.Speaking during a workshop to promote fair business practices in Selebi-Phikwe last Wednesday, a senior official of Consumer Affairs, Simasiku Simasiku, said the value of goods involved in disputes in...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Moyo Opens F/town Campus Of BAC
Welcoming guests, BAC Executive Director Michael Lesolle said the campus, which is currently housed at Barclays Plaza in downtown Francistown, was an important milestone in making education accessible to Botswana's northern population. "We want to...
By Sylvester Wapitso
Correspondent 27 October 2008
'Walvis Bay Is Swift And Fiddle-Free'
In February this year, Botswana and Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to secure a piece of land measuring approximately 36,000 square metres adjacent to the Walvis Bay for the development of a dry port facility for Botswana. Last...
By Staff Writer 27 October 2008
BoB Governor Wins Africa Award
The reception was convened at the time of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, to honour the recipients of the 2008 awards for Finance Minister and Central Bank Governor of the Year for Latin America, Asia,...
27 October 2008
Aviva In Strategic Merger With NEMI
The combined entity will provide investors with exposure to operating and development stage assets across attractive metallurgical and thermal coal projects, the statement says. Under the arrangement, Aviva shareholders will receive 0.59 NEMI shares...
By Staff Writer 27 October 2008
Gaborone is a city of paupers and tycoons - UN report
The report indicates that though many countries in Africa are enjoying rapid, positive economic growth, a large majority of their populations are not benefiting from the new wealth. African countries in which cities exhibit extremely high levels of...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
BCP won't purge candidates
Regional chairperson Nzwaligwa Nzwaligwa said yesterday that the party had no such plans, adding that it was "only the general membership that has the mandate" to determine its representatives. Speculation had been rife that the BCP leadership in...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 28 October 2008
Africa should take the tip from Asia
The neo-liberal theory of economics has been at the centre of economic philosophy peddled by the West, led by the United States. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the organisations that dominate international finance adopted this...
EDITOR 28 October 2008
Open letter to new BotswanaPost boss
Mr Moleta, you are coming into an organisation that is collapsing if staff turnover is anything to go by. It is quite frightening more so that it is impossible to get replacements or simply to attract replacements for those who left. Some departments...
28 October 2008
AS I SEE IT
A proper understanding of democracy is that it is a system dynamically hinged on its core principles of majority rule, rule of law, the freedom of the press; that it adapts to people it serves at different times in different situations. That is how...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 28 October 2008
Benefits of trade for developing countries
Members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) now have a stark choice in their efforts to conclude the Doha Round of world trade talks. We can sit on the sidelines and point to the economic turmoil as another reason why a conclusion is not...
*SIMON CREAN 28 October 2008
Cartoon Strip 28.10.08
28 October 2008
Base metals exploration starts
Triprop Holdings is a Botswana company promoted by an Indian gem and jewellery multinational company, Shrenuj Group. Triprop has been granted prospecting licences for base metals in the Selebi-Phikwe and Tati-Selkirk areas. During a brief...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Sector growth phenomenal - Mascom
Growth projections over ten years were put at a customer base of merely 100, 000 for the whole sector. But now since its inception in 1998, the mobile phone customer base is beyond everyone's wildest dreams at 1.6 million. But the CEO of Mascom,...
ISAAC PHEKO
Correspondent 28 October 2008
Stanbic opens branch in Palapye
The bank's Managing Director, Leina Gabaraane, said Stanbic established its operations in Botswana in 1992; but with 9 branches, over 500 staff and a full range of banking services, it was today one of Botswana's leading commercial banks. Gabaraane...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Diamonex auctions Lerala diamonds
The diamonds were presented for viewing in Gaborone followed by a viewing in Antwerp, a statement from the company said. The Australia-based company completed the last phase of commissioning at the end of August, leading to the commencement of...
STAFF WRITER 28 October 2008
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