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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
Lion cub hospitalised at Gaborone Reserve
DWNP spokesman, Alba Orapeleng, says the cub was brought here from Moreswe Pan in the Khutse Game Reserve on October 16 this year for observation by a wildlife veterinarian. "When it arrived in Gaborone the cub was placed in a boma at the Gaborone...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Ramogapi scoops Redds country finals
The top prize went to the youthful Kagiso Ramogapi who beat nine other contestants at the awards held under the theme, "What is the nature of your fashion?" The entrants' works were influenced by the elements of wind, fire and water. The...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Sluggish TK gets Big Brother house 'TKO'
Viewers were quite decisive in voting to send the overly confident young Zambian home, as he was voted out by 11 countries, while Angola's Ricardo Venancio received only two votes. TK was knocked out by Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa,...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Hevendon makes a kill as hairstylist
Nowadays, Batswana, both male and female, want to look well groomed and the young man never runs short of clients. When the 27-year-old hair-stylist from Herero ward in Mahalapye took up the job in 2002, he thought it would be only for a short time....
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Back Stage
Eight boys have done so well on their A-levels that they are allowed to stay on another term and prepare for the Cambridge and Oxford interviews and entrance examinations. Only the second best will get to go to Bristol, Loughborough or even Sheffield...
Sasa Majuma 28 October 2008
The deal that never was
But only time will tell if they have money," said a football supporter at Lekidi Centre in Gaborone on September 26 after the announcement that Monhumutapa African Broadcasting Corporation (MABC) had availed $9.5m to sponsor the Premier League for...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Diphatsa humiliate BDF VI twice
The once dominant BDF VI emerged second best again when the two military clubs met twice in the Debswana Cup over the weekend. In the first meeting, Diphatsa gave BDF VI a 2-0 wallop to emphasise their supremacy over their big brothers....
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 October 2008
'Unfit' referees get another chance
Five Botswana referees recently failed a fitness test conducted by former Zimbabwean referee Felix Twangarima, who is now working full time for FIFA. The five are; Thapelo Disang, Israel Malepa, Moora Silas, Phodiso Rasetsoga and Hawa Maseko. Since...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Karate teams bring medal haul
The junior team of 30 karatekas won 29 medals - seven gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze while the senior team of 10 karatekas got five gold, four silver and six bronze. Khaya Groth and Raffael Reid performed exceptionally well in the junior category each...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 October 2008
Moupo bad for BNF - Modubule
On Sunday, Modubule defied the odds and held a BNF political rally with expelled Mosolotshane ward councillor, Mogalakwe Mogalakwe. The agenda of the rally was a war on the party leader, Otsweletse Moupo, whom they accused of driving the party into...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 28 October 2008
No back up for Backup, case delayed
The case was scheduled to continue yesterday but failed as there was no substitute for magistrate, Terence Backup, who was engaged elsewhere. Two parties were engaged in the negotiations for the better part of the day at Molepolole Magistrate Courts....
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Bitter recipe brewing for Bishop Mwamba
After revealing his intention to appeal against the recent High Court judgment in which seven priests successfully challenged their dismissal from the church, some congregations are said to be brewing a plan to oust Mwamba. It is reliably...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Sejakgomo: From gaol to Vision goals
The 30-year-old, Mothei Sejakgomo, together with his friend, Douglas Maelemane, on October 13 embarked on a sponsored walk that took them five days to complete. The walk, organised and sponsored by Nyangabgwe Hospital advisory committee began...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 October 2008
Chinese envoy counsels NGOs
Speaking at the opening of Botswana Coalition of Non-Governmental Organisation (BOCONGO) annual general meeting in Gaborone on Friday, Ding Xiaowen reminded NGOs that they are representatives of thousands of people from all walks of life. Ding...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
Bobirwa BCP urges Kgathi to 'pack and go'
Launching the constituency candidates, Phage said Khathi failed to fullfil the promises he made to Babirwa when he contested for parliament. He cited the construction of roads in Bobonong, lack of potable water and a sports stadium. He said Bobirwa...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 October 2008
BNF to hold election strategy conference
Publicity secretary Moeti Mohwasa said the Mahalapye conference would discuss and finalise the strategy. "As party leadership we are very much aware that for us to do well in the coming general election, we need to harmonise and coordinate our...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 28 October 2008
Morwaeng to face the music at Tsholetsa
The BDP executive secretary, Dr Comma Serema, confirmed that the Central Committee has instructed the disciplinary committee to call Morwaeng for a hearing. Serema said he could not divulge more details about the case. In the Gazette article,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 October 2008
Metal Orizon Nodd to rock Ghetto
With fast paced house music, kwasa kwasa and jazz taking centre stage, the two groups are set to offer fans a taste of rock, as Nodd makes its first tour since releasing its album, My Perfect Gift, in May this year. Nodd spokesperson Joseph 'Joey'...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 29 October 2008
BB3: The ball is in viewers' court
So the decision now lies with the voting public to decide whose time in the BBA3 house comes to an end this coming Sunday. However, this time around predicting the evictee is not as easy because all the three are not that popular with the show's...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
Stage set for Afro jazz tour 2008
According to Soares Katumbela of Street Horn Promotions, the festival will feature local artistes Banjo Mosele, Malombo Mmereki, Malefo "Stampore" Mokha and South African jazz singer Sonti Mndebele. All the artistes will be launching their new...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 October 2008
Fighters to challenge for honours
Kgengwenyane said they lost like any other club. Fighters struggled for most of last season and only escaped relegation by a whisker. Though it is too early, the heavy loss to the Francistown minnows over the weekend may spell doom. ...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 October 2008
Phikwe braces for national champs
The tournament brings together more than 250 emerging talent from primary schools.Selebi-Phikwe held its regional tournament at the weekend to prepare for the championship. Three schools will represent the region at the two-day tournament, which...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 29 October 2008
BoB slammed for its silence on global recession
Outspoken University of Botswana lecturer, Dr Oupa Tsheko, has described the central bank's silence as "sheer arrogance" because the public deserves to know the status of the country's wealth. Speaking at a panel discussion on the effects of the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
DTC not pressured to reduce sales-Mmopi
DTC Botswana's Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Kago Mmopi, says the final two "sights" for this year - which will be week-long events including the one next Monday and another in December - will be smaller and more focused than previous...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
We should sell our products with pride
We should not be made to feel embarrassed when selling either diamonds or beef. Or any other God-given resource we might have. It was somehow embarrassing for our otherwise forthright Minister of Environment, Tourism and Wildlife, Kitso Mokaila to...
EDITOR 29 October 2008
The agony and ecstasy of synthetic drugs
Around the world, in order to enhance performance, people are popping pills and powder known as amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS). From ravers in all-night discos to assembly-line workers or long-haul truckers, more than 30 million people use...
* BY ANTONIO MARIA COSTA 29 October 2008
'Foot and Mouth' knocks on Kuke
A statement from the Ministry of Agriculture says five cattle were reportedly showing foot and oral lesions associated with the disease. Samples have been taken to the laboratory for testing and results are awaited. "A complete movement...
STAFF WRITERS 29 October 2008
Cry the beloved Zimbabwe
The region around the Victoria Falls, to cite just one example, is one of the most beautiful attractions in the world. Thus placing Zimbabwe among the top tourism attraction centres in the SADC region. It is also endowed with literate human resource...
29 October 2008
Talana gives us jobs
My area MP Pono Moatlhodi is a cry baby. There is nothing like slavery at Talana farms. My sister is one of the people working there and she manages to get P1, 000 a month according to her production compared to the government P450 wage for farm...
29 October 2008
Cartoon Strip 29.10.08
29 October 2008
Unions' wrangle continues
The fight is over the registration of the new organisation. According to its interim president Andrew Motsamai, BOFEPUSO is a federation of trade unions in the public sector. It was formed after the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) and the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
BCL employees get 15% salary hike
The union has accepted a 15 percent wage increase for its members in the negotiations with the mine management. The wage negotiations, which commenced in March, ended with a settlement last Wednesday after BMWU accepted the mine's offer of 15...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
MISA condemns publication of Media Bill
MISA national director, Thapelo Ndlovu said the minister published the bill before the proposed consultation between the media fraternity and the ministry. He said the fact that the minister went ahead and published the bill in its original form...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
News Briefs
It is believed she was raped in the early hours of Sunday morning. No suspects have yet been arreasted. Superintendent Counsel Moyo confirmed the incident and pleaded with the public to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 October 2008
Botswana clams up on ivory sale details
Other countries that will dispose of their stockpiles are Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. They will auction more than 100 tons of ivory to buyers from Asian countries, China and Japan. According to BBC news, the 1999 auction raised about US $5m...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff writer 29 October 2008
Motowane ordered: pay first, then run
On Monday, the legal team led by Sydney Pilane, agreed to out of court settlement with complainant, Joel Kereng, on an amount believed to be around P60,000, in the hope that their client, Motowane would not have to face the cattle theft charges...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writers 29 October 2008
Community activists meet to combat crime
The activists include teachers, police officers and community leaders who are determined to help combat domestic violence, murder, rape, defilement, incest, abortion, assault and the threat to kill. Speaking in Mogoditshane at a meeting convened by...
TATENDA MOYO
Correspondent 29 October 2008
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