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BDP rejects Moatlhodi's appeal
Mmegi can reveal that while the Central Committee deliberated and noted Moatlhodi's apology, the consensus was that the voluble MP should be left on the ropes to fall and thus confirming the party's earlier decision that the MP will not represent the...
19 November 2008
Squandering education is no option
Our tertiary education system is falling to pieces right before our eyes. There are two reasons why it is important to note this: education involves billions of Pula of tax-payers' funds every year, and most importantly, education, especially...
EDITOR 19 November 2008
Time running out as Kenyan parties dither on special tribunal
It now seems unlikely that the Tribunal's chances of success are going to improve.In recent weeks it has emerged that the main parties in Kenya - President Mwai Kibaki's Party of National Unity (PNU) and the Prime Minister's Orange Democratic...
* GODFREY M MUSILA 19 November 2008
Khama's 'muddling through' politics
Orders and threats are issued with abandon. Parliament is ignored on major decisions involving huge sums of money. The presidential initiatives announced with palpable unilateralism, pay very little attention to the 2008/2009 budget passed by...
* TAOLO LUCAS 19 November 2008
BFA leadership is lost
These events are killing our football. First it was the Munhumutapa saga and next it is the sacking of the Under 20 national coach, Oris Radipotsane. Guys what are we trying to do? Are we treating the national interest as our private property, if so...
19 November 2008
Cartoon Strip 19.11.08
19 November 2008
First 'Made in Botswana' diamonds reach America
In a bid to take beneficiation to another level, the Diamond Hub has twinned with two diamond manufacturing companies, Motiganz and Star Diamonds, a relationship that sees Botswana become both the source and manufacturer of diamonds. Tombale says...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
BOCCIM pledges to support entrepreneurship
"BOCCIM has several programmes available to help new entrepreneurs," the organisation's CEO, Maria Machailo-Ellis, said at the 6th joint graduation ceremony of technical colleges in Gaborone last Friday. She said BOCCIM continues to champion...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 19 November 2008
Diamonds brings shine and sound to the music scene
Company spokesperson, Desmond Modeso, said that their emphasis would be on promoting live sound as opposed to backtracking. They feel that the Botswana music industry is ready for live music."With an outstanding global reputation, Botswana is ready...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
Top author writes to put 'bread on the table'
One of them is the award-winning Lauri Kubuitsile, who says that being a full-time writer is a demanding job that needs much discipline. Speaking to Showbiz in an interview, the Lecheng-based author said that all is not smooth sailing and to make...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
BDF band concerts get under way again
The event will from then onwards proceed to other areas in the country. The event has proved to be a crowd-puller in the past and the coming one is expected to be no exception, BDF protocol and public relations officer, Major Bernard Ragalase said....
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 November 2008
Anglicans: We will comply, but...
At a press briefing yesterday, Bishop Theophelus Naledi, Father Andrew Mudereri, Maleho Mothibatsela, and Pako Keokilwe said the Anglican Diocese of Botswana is complying with the judgment but it can't do so without following church rules and...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
'Dikhaewere'kingpin says it as it is
The muso, who hails from Bobirwa, has a background in singing Dikhwaere, the ones usually sung over Christmas in villages and masimo (lands). In this album he took advantage of his dikhaewere days to release an-all encompassing Dikhwaere...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
Stage set for 'Miss Broadhurst' pageant
Entry fee is P50 all-round.Group secretary, Neo Khumalo, says the pageant is aimed at raising money for charity. The group will also engage in a litter-picking campaign in Broadhurst the next day. The group was formed recently with an objective to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 November 2008
Stage set for JB Sports Quarterfinals
In the men's competition, Kutlwano take on Itekeng while Diphatsa lock horns with Desert Kings. Defending champions, BDF VI will pit its strength against Teletswana in what should the highlight game of the quarterfinal. The duel presents BDF VI with...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 November 2008
Yizo Yizo win Bobirwa constituency league
During the awards ceremony, players' representative, Masilo Keongadile said the league attracted many youth from the streets and unearthed talent that would have remained untapped. He said the league is an indication that there is progress in the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
Daggers drawn for Mmadinare by-election
Last Saturday, the BDP painted the expansive village red and this weekend, it will be the turn of the opposition Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) to officially launch their candidates. Although the odds are staked...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 19 November 2008
Tribunal to oversee DISS fails to meet
An inaugural meeting of this tribunal is scheduled for December 9, the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology Penolomi Venson- Moitoi who was speaking on behalf of the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Ramadeluka Seretse, told...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
Turn Labour Dept into parastatal-Radibe
Contributing at the ongoing four-day labour officers' conference in Palapye last Monday, Radibe said the current arrangement is making life difficult for labour officers. "Imagine, a permanent secretary (PS), who is senior to a labour officer, fires...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
BMC postpones resumption of slaughter
The announcement was made to farmers over the weekend following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) last month. "The resumption of slaughter at the BMC abattoirs is suspended for one week. BMC requests all producers who have booked quota...
TATENDA MOYO
Correspondent 19 November 2008
Labour officers warned against crooked immgrants
Addressing the annual labour officers' conference at the Desert Sands Hotel in Palapye, Kgosi encouraged the top labour officers who included regional labour officers, district labour officers and other stakeholders to be very careful with the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 19 November 2008
Dr Tlou receives American nursing honour
The Award was established to recognise individuals for their dedication to promoting quality care in nursing. The AAN board of directors says Tlou has demonstrated a sincere personal and professional desire to improve the safety and quality of...
19 November 2008
'Bulela Ditswe' opens gates to BPP
Latest to decamp to the BPP is Somerset East Councillor, Reverend Phillip Butale.Although Butale did not want to confirm or deny that he had defected to the BPP, the party's secretary general, Edward Mpoloka confirmed the reports. Meshack Matsheka...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 19 November 2008
Tonota Domkrag prays pardon for Moatlhodi
Scores of residents thronged the Panorama Hall in the village to support Moatlhodi who has been denied the opportunity to run for parliament for what the BDP Central Committee describes as 'indiscipline'. The BDP team consisting of party chairman,...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
'Sexy' Tawana sparks great controversy
Big Brother Africa 3 was launched on August 24, with 12 housemates from 12 countries, comprising six females and six males, playing the game with the hopes of winning USD 100, 000 cash prize. Tawana was the oldest in the house, and as such many...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Tselakgopo releases third album
Unlike other traditional musicians, who have now grown fond of throwing in a few songs of Dikhwaere, Tselakgopo has decided to stick to their core business -traditional. The eight-track offering was produced by one of Botswana's ablest producers,...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Madimabe reincarnated
Physically he is well-built, what you would call a giant, an Okonkwo figure (if you still remember Achebe's Things Fall Apart). Otlaathusa Tshipa, who goes by the sobriquet Deben Natale, towers over almost everything when he gets into a place. It...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Big Brother must review rules
Admittedly, Tawana Lebani voluntarily went to the Big Brother Africa House3 on her own without an input from Batswana. In fact, until then, few knew about Lebani's existence. It is, however, also true that Big Brother Africa inmates are normally...
Editor 20 November 2008
Re-thinking homegrown terrorism
International security cooperation, border controls, and transport sector monitoring are all important, but they don't go far enough. Governments must also identify radical tendencies within Europe's Muslim communities and devise strategies to...
* BUSSO VON ALVENSLEBEN 20 November 2008
Julius Malema is not a good example to Batswana youth
It was very disturbing to see our ruling party inviting the irresponsible and immature ANCYL leader Julius Malema, who compares killing in politics to killing in a football. Little does he know killing in football match is used figurativey. Malema...
20 November 2008
Talana Farms - putting the record straight
It is a fact that the management of Talana farms had argued that such an exercise by the TDT was not possible as they had tried it before and failed to the extent of falling victim to the misconception and myth that "Batswana are lazy" and...
20 November 2008
Who will save the Anglicans?
There is no transparency in the diocess of Botswana, more especially with the use of our money.We pour hordes of money to the diosces and we never get feedback. The bishop is always flying oveerseas, but he does not visit local parishes. Some...
20 November 2008
Cartoon 20.11.08
20 November 2008
More goodies for Premier League clubs
Premier League officials remain tight lipped about the television rights deal but it is understood that it is a multi-million-pula package. The broadcaster, possibly Btv has agreed to pay up front. The Premier League resumes on November 29 after a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Moatlhodi weeps as uncle is chased away
" I broke down and could not hold back the tears at the sight of my beloved uncle being chased away from a meeting that he wanted to attend to appreciate the reasons that led to my recall from the constituency," the BDP maverick legislator...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Khetho continues to soar at Olympiad
In his latest FIDE standing, he is ahead of 50 Grand Masters (GM) making the prestigious list of the top 100. The giant leap by Khetho comes after notching his fourth victory in five games at the Olympiad. There are only six players with 4.5...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
BFA and women soccer officials smoke peace pipe
The delighted Sesinyi said BFA officials behaved very professionally in the meeting in explaining issues to them. He expressed hope that this is the beginning of good things for the women game. At the centre of the dispute was the failure of the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 20 November 2008
All Kasi Zebras' t-shirts sell well
All Kasi director, Barnes Maplanka told Mmegi Sport yesterday that since the jerseys hit the market, the sales have been good. He said the sales could be better if the Zebras were playing. He asserted that when the Zebras play, most people want buy...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Petrol now under P6 a litre
The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources yesterday announced the pump price reductions that took effect from 1 a.m. this morning. The price reductions for petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin are in tandem with oil price...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Siele tells labour officers to turn a new leaf
Officially opening this year's annual four-day labour officers' conference at the Desert Sands Hotel in Palapye on Monday, Siele said ever since he was appointed to the ministry last April, his office had been inundated with reports that "labour...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
The Square Mall set to thrill customers on Saturday
Square Mart offers customers a wide range of food and non-food goods under one roof. The store is modelled on American chain store giant, Wal-Mart, that is renowned for being a discount departmental store that does not compromise on quality....
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 20 November 2008
Nets for life launched in Botswana
The three-year, $12 million Initiative was designed to reduce the transmission of the malarial parasite through Improved preventive measures. Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) to embark on this...
20 November 2008
Law to fight money laundering on the cards
According to the Government Gazette of November 12, the law will also provide for a national coordinating committee on financial intelligence. The law will provide for the reporting of 'suspicious transactions'. It will also empower the Financial...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff writer 20 November 2008
GIPS SRC blames BCP for chaos
The SRC Minister of Sports and Entertainment, Comfort Rannoane said the BCP cheated the students to go and present a petition to the Ministry of Education. He said the BCP youth told GIPS students that colleagues from other colleges like University...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff writer 20 November 2008
Tlou calls for 'men's' wing
Contributing to the President's opening of parliament speech yesterday, Tlou, a former Minister of Health, said she was not impressed that the leadership of political parties across the spectrum is dominated by men. She said men dominate central...
20 November 2008
Mutambara rejects Khama's call for fresh Zim poll
President Khama recently said the only way through which the political impasse in Zimbabwe could be broken would be by holding a new presidential election. But Mutambara said President Khama's suggestion is unworkable, as election-weary...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 20 November 2008
SADC application rejected
Members of the Trans-Zambezi Malaria Initiative are Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola and Zambia. The countries, through whose territory the Zambezi River cuts its course, had early this year, submitted a joint application to the...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 20 November 2008
Female 'Bliss' slow on take off
SELEBI-PHIKWE: Women continue to shun the female condom known as 'Bliss' despite efforts to promote its use. Selebi-Phikwe District AIDS Coordinator, Lameck Myengwa said the use of the female condom is low, as is its distribution. The district...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 20 November 2008
Phikwe suffocating under volcanic sex trade
As darkness slowly engulfs the area, the number of figures heading into town dwindles significantly. Actually, it is reduced to a trickle. However, some figures pace up and down the street. The motive is not clear as they slowly become a permanent...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 20 November 2008
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