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New Dikhwaere Group Releases Album
The Selebi-Phikwe based duo of Daniel Mokobi and Mosimanegape Gaaitsiwe has come up with a decent offering that should win them a lot of traditional music fans. Mokobi said they wanted to offer their fans "undiluted" dikhwaere music. He feels the...
MQONDIS DUBE
Correspondent 04 December 2008
Singer Kaizer pays tribute to grandmothers
Titled Dikgang Tsa Motse, the offering takes you through the social issues that ordinary Batswana encounter in their lives. In the first track, Bo nkuku, Kaizer focuses on grandmothers, who are very important people in our lives, particularly in this...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
Jazz diva arrives home to find mourners
It all started when a Popular Punah song, Selelo Sa Malema, was repeatedly played on a Radio Botswana Sunday programme, with the presenter saying 'may her soul rest in peace'. The radio presenter, it seemed, played a wrong version of the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
When jazz fuses with disco
Only few people could have imagined that he would one day mix his jazz with disco. But he will soon be mixing the two when he starts working with former South African disco golden boy, Thabile Mazolwane . The two musicians have joined forces to...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 December 2008
New mining projects push Zim rentals and rates up
The new and old mining activities in the province have forced landlords to quote their properties for sale or high rentals in foreign currency, especially US Dollars, South African Rand and Botswana Pula.Economic analyst and businessman Trust...
FRANCIS BINGANDADI
Correspondent 04 December 2008
First National Bank of Botswana Cell-phone Banking records a milestone
"Prepaid airtime still remains the leading driver of transaction volumes on the Cell-phone Banking channel, accounting for more than 80 percent of transactions recorded monthly," says Yolisa Phillips-Lejowa, Head of Electronic Banking. Prepaid...
04 December 2008
Imara revenue eroded by costs
The group said that in SA, its stockbroking division's results were ahead of budget but the corporate finance and asset management units had been adversely affected by " world events". It said performance fees from asset management operations could...
04 December 2008
Cartoon Strip 04.12.08
04 December 2008
Soccer officials must refrain from hooliganism
In many places around the world, football is more than just a game. In war torn places like Sudan, football is the glue that binds communities together. At a time when Liberia was engulfed by internecine civil wars, George Weah, the Liberian star...
EDITOR 04 December 2008
The death of NATO
But perhaps it is now time for some discreet reflection on the fact that "the old man will not always be with us." Human institutions, like human beings, can collapse with surprising speed once they have outlived their usefulness. The dramatic...
* NICK WITNEY 04 December 2008
Boteti River shies away from Mopipi, Rakops
Boteti River, a source of livelihood for residents of who are derisively, Manoka, because the river, has been dry for over a decade now. In that time, hardship was the order of the day for these people. While before they did not have to depend on...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 04 December 2008
Public aware of 'productivity',but there is none
The centre believes such a development could make the country productive and vibrant.Speaking at the launch of the Productivity Awareness Report at the BNPC in Gaborone last Thursday, BNPC information research services manager, Dabilani Buthali said:...
TATENDA MOYO
Correspondent 04 December 2008
Tertiary schools intake on the rise
"If access is one of the major challenges of the Ministry of Education, then they are on the right direction but I might stress that we should not do that at the expense of the quality of education," he said. Students from GIPS, NIIT and Limkokwing...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
Man sentenced for possession of ammunition
Passing judgement yesterday, Francistown principal magistrate Thato Mujaji said the accused, Sentebaleng Njae, committed a minor offence but still needed to be punished, as a deterrent. However, the magistrate said she had taken into account the...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 04 December 2008
Support for local businesses lacking - Lefhoko
Lefhoko, who addressed a full council meeting to brief councillors about his ministry, pointed out that Selebi Phikwe has one of the best bakeries in Botswana but it does not receive the support it deserves. The council prefers to order face bricks...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
Two 24hr clinics to open in Gaborone
Expansion of the Broadhurst Clinic will depend on the availability of staff. "You must understand that you need at least 50 staff members to be able to operate 24 hours," she said in Parliament yesterday. Nasha was answering a question from Gaborone...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
Truant students face loss of sponsorship
So serious is the problem that some students have even started small businesses with the allowances they receive from the Ministry of Education (MoE). "They do not bother to attend classes," says Dr Patrick Molutsi. "And as soon as they realize that...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
Tibone demands progress at Ntimbale
The Tourism Minister, Kitso Mokaila, responding to more than two enquiries by Tibone, told Parliament that his ministry has already concluded arrangements with the Ministry of Lands and Housing to reserve some dams for tourism. "The next step will...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
Botswana donates P3 million to people of Zimbabwe
Maribe said they are donating the P3 million, through the World Health Organisation (WHO), UN Children's Fund and the World Food Programme (WFP) because Botswana has always encouraged donors to assist the people of Zimbabwe. "We have no...
04 December 2008
Chess official implicated in theft
The Mogoditshane lodge cut its ties with BCF saying that it does not want to be seen to be in support of criminal behaviour. YCL chief executive officer, Patrick Simon said the decision to stop financing chess events came after a top BCF official was...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 December 2008
Media boycotts Chiefs games?
By yesterday, media practitioners were drafting a petition to the Botswana Football Association (BFA) and Premier League sponsors be Mobile saying that they will give Chiefs a blackout because of Molome's behaviour on Sunday after his side lost 2-1...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 04 December 2008
The Public Service Bill has deadly spikes
This is a long overdue development, which could have long been completed with. But because this Government believes in doing things in piece meal it resulted in the delay. However, there are some sections which dilute the essence of Trade Unionism....
04 December 2008
BCP on AIDS Day
This statement highlights key issues from the BCP National Policy on HIV and AIDS, which aims at creating an enabling environment for the prevention and mitigation of HIV and AIDS among families as well as communities. As we commemorate the World...
04 December 2008
Khetho reflects on Olympiad exploits
Mmegi: What was the difference this time around, in terms of preparations for the Olympiad? Khetho: We had individual preparations. I had intensive training psychologically, physically and I had an active chess-opening repertoire. As a team,...
05 December 2008
New club plans to change Francistown soccer
Though Ghetto Stars was formed four months ago, it wants to change the face of women soccer in Francistown and the northern region. The club is the brainchild of the captain Mitchel Tlhasela and her friend Portia Mogapi. They formed the club in...
05 December 2008
The Football Hero: Terrence Moputhing
He was 17 days older than me. We both grew up in the Gaborone main mall area where his parents owned a house in an up market plot that currently houses the head office of BEDIA. I was later to spend the better part of my life with him as a...
DIKGANG PHILLIP MAKGALEMELE 05 December 2008
First Cut
After scooping the league title, Magosi clinched the Kabelano Charity Cup and the Coca Cola Cup. Chiefs started the current season on a high note by overcoming Extension Gunners. It was again a time of glory until Township Rollers under new mentor...
DENNIS KEAGILE 05 December 2008
Outlook stable despite fading diamond sparkle-analysts
"The impact of the global downturn on Botswana's diamond exports and other commodities is in turn likely to have a significant effect on economic growth, fiscal outturns and external balances," says Standard & Poor's credit analyst Remy Salters....
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Global crisis delays Maun copper project
Speaking at the Australia Day mining conference in London on Monday, Managing Director Brad Sampson said the timeline for the approximately $200 million project is to be extended because of the economic downturn. "The firm is revising a feasibility...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
P9 billion wiped off foreign board at BSE
According to a Capital Securities' November 2008 BSE report, the P9 billion that has been wiped off the board since the opening of the year is "potentially more damaging" than meets the eye. The report says in the month of November, of the eight...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Testimony of a LEA beneficiary
The occasion was the official opening of the LEA Regional Office located across from Thapama Hotel in Daukom House last Tuesday. "I had gone to the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) offices last July 24 seeking funding as I did not have any knowledge...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Cut the red tape - Lefhoko tells LEA
Speaking at the official launch of the northern branch of the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) at Thapama Hotel, Lefhoko called on the Citizen Enterpreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) and other financial institutions "to move faster in facilitating...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Watch Dog
A customer had bought things on credit from Game Stores and ended up having difficulties making the payments. Her debt ended up being passed over to a debt collector to pursue. So far there's nothing wrong with this situation. Stores...
05 December 2008
Young Farmers Fund is on track - CEDA
Speaking in an interview with Business Week, the Coordinator of the CEDA Young Farmers Fund, Thabo Thamane, said they are satisfied with the progress of the scheme that is aimed at empowering young farmers. Thamane revealed that so far they...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 05 December 2008
Ominous threat hangs over wretched vendors
Law enforcement officers of the City Council of Francistown (CCF) went around Botswana's second city warning the vendors, especially unlicensed ones, to vacate their posts or face imminent removal. That was done in subsequent days, leaving the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 05 December 2008
Ikalanga song and dance captivate many
The crowd that had thronged the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) tent last Tuesday was left spellbound as 27-year-old Thenjiwe Ntogwa and her two fellow dancers, Chenesani and Sinikiwe Ntogwa took to the stage. They pounded the red-carpeted parking...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
A Calendar for 2009 Selected by
It is the season for purchasing calendars for 2009 as gifts, and for your walls, even, if so arranged, as a reminder of key events and appointments. It has 28 pages, including the covers, and sells for P120 each. It is also available at...
SHERIDAN GRISWOLD
Correspondent 05 December 2008
Back Stage
It is in Telugu with English subtitles and the occasional Indian-English. It is not what is usually labelled a "Bollywood" product. It has been on circuit in Southern Africa, so look for it. It was made by Rajnesh Domalpalli as part of his MFA...
Sasa Majuma 05 December 2008
Transporters, govt collide over fares
The Depart of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS) announced the fare cuts but the move has angered the BRTS, which has since written to the minister. BRTS president Mbako Mahube told a news conference in Gaborone yesterday that the ministry did not...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
SADC to investigate MDC military camps in Botswana
The investigating team was appointed following a November 5, meeting of the Organ Troika held in Maputo, Mozambique, in which Zimbabwe lodged a complaint that Botswana was giving military training to youth from the opposition MDC-T to fight the...
STAFF WRITER 05 December 2008
P19m for 4 ranchers and P1m for 40 families in compensation
Briefing participants at a stakeholder meeting here recently, Motlatsi Pilane said the land had been handed over to the department of water affairs after negotiations with the owners of the freehold farms which began last year. Speaking at the same...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
SA policemen feature as witness sings in CMS case
Tumagole, Maja and eight others are accused of stealing P20 million from Central Medical Stores, through four fraudulent transactions that have resulted in supply shortages at public medical facilities throughout the country. The trial started late...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 05 December 2008
Teachers mark in shoddy conditions
Teachers are marking in overcrowded classrooms and poor conditions, which is likely to compromise the validity and reliability of the final results. BOSETU's executive secretary, Justin Hunyepa, says that one would have expected BEC to prove to the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Taxi, combi operators stick to old fares
Commuters are crying foul but the operators are sticking to their guns, claiming they are unaware of the changes. The operators have resorted to forcing commuters to pay immediately they board the bus/taxi. Although the government gazetted the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 05 December 2008
Kwelagobe carries the day at BOPEU meeting
And the burly man affectionately known as "DK" is a man who does not mince his words.This came across when he was the guest of honour at the annual general meeting of the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) at Mater Spei College here on Tuesday....
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 05 December 2008
Parley notes law on small claims courts
The bill, gazetted on November 28, is known as the Small Claims Courts Bill.Tenants who have been unfairly evicted by landlords are also free to claim where the contested amount is not more than P15,000. The proposed law follows a recommendation by...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Schools are the new frontier of the war on drugs
By the age of 13, Ernest (not his real name) was already hooked on drugs and could not function without sniffing or smoking a little marijuana. Asked how he got hooked on drugs, he simply answered, "Just for fun." This is happening right here under...
05 December 2008
Intelligence service without 'intelligence'
Recriminations continue after the Indian terrorist attack as the nation, and the rest of the world, mourns the dead. In the case of the United States, a new emphasis on coordinated work between intelligence bodies was developed out of the 2001...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Let's fight intellectual property theft - Hlatswayo
Addressing journalists and police officers at a workshop on intellectual property in Gaborone yesterday, he said intellectual property theft is dangerous because it affects lives both economically and socially. According to the World Health...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 December 2008
Opposition sidelined from national events
The parties say they did not send representatives to the World AIDS Day commemorations in Selebi-Phikwe on Monday because they are ignored when such events are planned. BNF publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa said they boycotted the celebrations...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 05 December 2008
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