Archives
Explore
Home
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Full Picture
Featured Videos
More
About Us
Advertise with Us
Archives
Sitemap
Contact us
Sign in
Create account
Home
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Select Year:
2024
|
2023
|
2022
|
2021
|
2020
|
2019
|
2018
|
2017
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
2003
|
Select Month:
January
|
February
|
March
|
April
|
May
|
June
|
July
|
August
|
September
|
October
|
November
|
December
|
Archives:
Thursday November 01
Friday November 02
Monday November 05
Tuesday November 06
Wednesday November 07
Thursday November 08
Friday November 09
Monday November 12
Tuesday November 13
Wednesday November 14
Thursday November 15
Friday November 16
Magistrate outlaws media in P20million trial
The order comes after the deputy director of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Phadi Solomon made an application that the case be held in camera for the security of the witness. However, defence lawyers, Duma Boko, Thabiso Tafila and...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 26 November 2008
E-passports coming, but not for all
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Segakweng Tsiane has announced that not everyone will have the new e-passports that will be introduced in 2010. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the tender award to G&D of Germany...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Reverend 'Jim' MacDonald dies in Francistown
He was ordained by the Association of International Gospel Assemblies in 1984. He was a United States Army veteran and served his country in Europe, Lebanon and Laos. As a 1956 honor Military Graduate of the Massanutten Military Academy, Jim...
26 November 2008
Flooded Boteti River rouses village mood
A health worker at a clinic in the village said people are so excited they have started fishing in the river."Right now as you are talking to me, I have three good bream fish and as soon as we finish talking I am going to cook them for my lunch,"...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 26 November 2008
BB3 was quite an experience - Hazel
One such "winner" is Malawi's Hazel Warren, who gave the winner stiff competition and finally emerged runner-up to Angola's Ricardo Venancio, who beat the Malawian by a slim margin. The two tied when the votes were counted the normal way of using...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Botswana music industry under threat - BOMU
In an interview, Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) spokesperson Seabelo Modibe said yesterday that a lot of factors have conspired to retard the growth of the music industry in the country. He cites the latest global economic recession, which has sent...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
O icheke, as DJs battle it out in Phikwe
Zenzele Hirschfieldt of Zen Promotions, who is organising it, said that some of the DJs slated for the Friday gig are Obakeng Mokobi, popularly known as Obza, of RB2, Francistown's most sought after DJ Bunz, real name Peter Gaetsewe, and DJ Double-H...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Non-mining has greater share of GDP
But the November edition of preliminary GDP figures for 2007/08 shows a slacking real growth of 3.3 percent compared to 5.3 percent in 2006/07. The slowdown is attributed to the mining sector having recorded a negative growth of 3.5 percent against a...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
De Beers looks to drive demand in US amidst crisis
De Beers Botswana's Public and Corporate Affairs Manager, Charmaine Muir-Revaka, says they are taking proactive steps to minimise short-term consequences of the crisis on itself and its partners. "The focus of De Beers' response to the current...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
DISS suffers another credibility crisis
Besides, what was wrong with improving and strengthening the existing structures instead of forming a new one? Though the intelligence and security agency was established during the dying days of the Mogae administration, there was no doubt it was...
Editor 26 November 2008
God saved Anglicans with Bishop Mwamba
I am appalled to read the letter written by someone who claims to be a member of my church from Tonota. I wonder which planet this fellow parishioner is coming from to fail to read the truth of what has been going on since the suspension of these...
26 November 2008
Nightclubs want Commissioner of Police jailed
The lawyers are instituting contempt of court proceedings after the police ordered the closure of Grand West and Satchmo's nightclubs last Friday night. The police claimed that the two nightclubs - both in Gaborone West - were operating without...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 November 2008
We are heading for disaster
Our president does not seem not to consult, neither does the BDP. Take for example the 30% alcohol levy issue, the money to paid players in premier league and 1st Division and recently, MP Moatlhodi's issue. As some members of the society like...
26 November 2008
Cartoon 26.11.08
26 November 2008
BFA announces Under-20 teams
Both competitions take place in South Africa.Although some may question BFA's decision to compete in the two competitions, the result could be very positive, as it would give experience to a large pool of young players. The men's Zone VI team looks...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Baby in a dustbin at IHS
She explained that when she pulled out the refuse bag from the dustbin it was heavy which was unusual. "I just thought the girls were drinking over the weekend and put some bottles in there. I opened only to find an adult's panties inside and when I...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Mogae praises parents
Mogae was speaking at a prize-giving ceremony held at the school yesterday. He said parents of children studying at English medium schools are different in pledging a role to take a part in the education of their children as compared to those...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Ramsay defends Khama's presence on NGO board
Ramsay said the Constitution does not bar the head of state from serving as a board member of any organisation. He said it should be noted that Conservation International is a NGO. "So there is no conflict of interest," he said. He added that Khama...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Disabled are poor and marginalised - Alexander
Alexander, the guest speaker at the event, said that the lack of equal opportunities for education, employment and social interaction leaves many people with disabilities with few resources, little opportunity to make their contribution to society...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Women take stock of human rights gains
The participants said that advocacy for women's rights by women's organisations in the country has subsided mainly because the essence has changed from women advocacy to gender advocacy, sparking fears that equality might never be realised. It...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Carpenter claims GCC official assaulted him
He said he was assaulted by the leader of the group. He asserted that he was not aware of the council raid until he saw a vegetable vendor dismantling his stall. The vendor told him that he was ordered by the council officers to destroy...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 November 2008
BONELA wins human rights award
The award is presented annually in recognition of excellence in the fight against HIV/AIDS and TB and promoting a human rights based response to the two health problems in southern Africa. BONELA treatment and literacy coordinator Cindy Kelemi said...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 November 2008
Botswana could offer Tsvangirai sanctuary
Foreign Minister, Phandu Skelemani also told BBC World News that regional powers must admit they had failed to resolve the deadlock between Tsvangirai and President Robert Mugabe and should now bring economic pressure to bear. Asked whether...
27 November 2008
BCL recovers P5m in anti-graft drive
Dube said the recovery of the money was facilitated by an offer of amnesty BCL made to individuals and companies that may have defrauded the company by corrupt means."Trust is one of our values," he said. "Our organisation was built on trust and we...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 27 November 2008
Botswana needs the E-passport
Ever since that security watermark now known as September 11, many governments around the world spend a lot of money getting more arms and ammunition for their armies to secure themselves. Civil aviation procedures had to be rewritten on the face of...
Editor 27 November 2008
Big Brother Africa Three: A wake-up call
The paper says "The sad thing about the BB shows is that participants in there are almost always regarded as if they represent the countries they come from...It is of course true that when a compatriot excels in the promotion of virtue, even as we...
27 November 2008
Lessons for young Batswana with aspirations for Political Office from Barack Obama
As a political non-aligned but very much aware youth, I took notes and I have garnered enough to share with fellow Batswana youth with aspirations to become President of Fatshe Leno La Rona one day.There were many lessons that came out of the...
27 November 2008
Cartoon 27.11.08
27 November 2008
Volleyballers lament tournament congestion
Osupile said the congestion of tournaments did not give them enough time to prepare for the Zone VI club championships billed for Durban, South Africa next month. He stated that the level of competition has improved in the men's game because unlike...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 27 November 2008
Botswana golfer wins prize at Swazi Open
She said Swaziland invited all the women's golfers in the continent although the participants were only from Botswana, South Africa and the host country. She was among the three women from Botswana together with Maria Machaelo-Ellis and Tiny...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 27 November 2008
BOPSSA launches in Palapye
During the launch of BOPSSA in Palapye, Mokalake said the ministry encourages the bench-marking of sports development for purposes of enriching the skills and knowledge of young people. He said despite the problems that the new association is...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 27 November 2008
Opposition urges Khama to fight AIDs
Khama will be the main speaker at the World AIDS Day commemorations in Selebi Phikwe on Monday. Two opposition party figures have challenged the president to pursue HIV/AIDS with the same vigour he has done with the alcohol issue.Botswana National...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 27 November 2008
Botswana not ready for direct election of president - DK
Kwelagobe was responding to MPs' comments on a bill he tabled in Parliament to amend the Electoral Act. He said that he has noticed that MPs especially from the opposition want proportional representation and direct election of the president to...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 27 November 2008
Education ministry introduces specialization
She explained that they are looking at results of the pilot project, which guides them on how they should roll out. Zuze stated that they changed the medium of instruction from Setswana to English and this has improved the confidence of the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 27 November 2008
BOPRITA leaders face stand off with members
Insiders say that teachers are bent on defying the union leadership by marking the JC and Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) scripts. In fact, teachers, majority of which are staunch members of BOSETU honoured the Botswana...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 November 2008
Ricco was the people's 'champion'
Ricardo Venancio, fondly known as Ricco in the house, the ultimate winner of BBA 3 cash prize, was Africa's sweetheart from the onset and seemed to get along well with all the other housemates. It was obvious from the onset that Africa had fallen...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 27 November 2008
Miss Teen Africa beauty queens shell-shocked
The coordinator of the event, Miti Mhlaganyebe said the money would be deposited into an interest-bearing account with Stanbic Bank and the parents of the contestants would be one of the signatories. Mhlagayebe said they called the parents and they...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 November 2008
Splash rolls into town again
But while a lot of focus will be on Dalom Music groups, Splash, Patricia Majalisa, Don B (Donald Botshelo), Dalom Kids, Matshikos and Peacock, the show will afford two local disco musicians Linda Kgosiemang and Mercy Magobi a chance to showcase their...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 27 November 2008
Gloomy christmas for BMR workers as Activox shuts down
An anxious employee of BMR based at the Activox Demonstration Plant at the Tati Nickel Mine says management briefed them early this week about their 'inevitable' job losses. Says the man, who prefers anonymity: "We have been informed that this...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 November 2008
Subscribe
Receive latest and breaking news via email
Submit
Have a Story? Send Us a tip
Invalid key
Send