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For Macunama to have a name beginning with the letter "M" is a Misfortune. Deep in the jungle of the upper Amazon a birth occurs. Out comes a baby (acted by the adult Grande Otelo) who by the time he is six still cannot speak. His name is Macunama....

Sasa Majuma 16 December 2008

Masimolole not known for defending civil rights

What else could one really expect from a man, who for the past four years as an elected MP for Mogoditshane has never brought a single meaningful motion to parliament? Probably this is the only motion that he could only think of, and ironically,...

16 December 2008

Watch out for money-grabbing churches

The sects in question preach against traditional church denominations that have long established themselves in Africa e.g. Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist just to name a few and are helping to eradicate poverty or rather to alleviate it as was...

16 December 2008

That trip was costly, unnecessary, Sir

This figure is not surprising and the general public should by now have a good idea of how much these trips generally cost the nation. Which brings us to the problems with these types of trips. The President is constitutionally answerable to the...

EDITOR 16 December 2008

Cartoon 16.12.08

16 December 2008

New pipes to resolve Borolong water problems

Tonota acting senior assistant council secretary, Boitumelo Moatshe, said they are aware of the shortages in Borolong and that is why they have decided to buy new water pipes to alleviate the problem. She said the project was not in their current...

NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 16 December 2008

Motswaledi mesmerises debaters

Motswaledi, giving a speech reminiscent of his 'We are at the cross-roads' played with words the Obama way, captivating the young Africans who could not help but shout the Obama line 'Yes We can' as he closed by arguing that it is now Africa's time...

LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 16 December 2008

Mayor accused of 'betraying' BDP interests

The letter accuses the mayor of using his mayoral position to de-campaign the ruling party in their constituency and accuse him of not communicating with the BDP councillors and area Member of Parliament (MP) but instead spends more time with...

ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Saleshando calls for police unionisation

However, the outspoken lawmaker said soldiers and spies should remain outside unions for now because their mandate was national security. He was moving and defending his motion to amend the Trade Unions and Employers' Organisations Act, the Police...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Teachers boycott marking exams

A teacher who spoke on condition of anonymity said that they decided to boycott marking because the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is exploiting them. He said they were told-off when they requested more money because of the heavy workload. "We...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Killjoy BDP councillor spoils bridal shower

But that was before the people's representative went home to change into shorts and a muscle top and reappeared at the women-only affair, wielding a gun. Well, a pellet gun. It appears Councillor for Mothubakwane Ward, Tselayabotlhe...

EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 16 December 2008

Debut Ntsoro comedy sells 500 copies in the first week

Last week, Keitumele released a short sitcom, based on the hilarious jokes of the Ntsoro character he normally presents on his Saturday music show on Botswana Television (Btv). The sponsors of the short comedy, Dargie Digital studios are upbeat the...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Botswana plans 24-hour border operations

Briefing the media at the ministry's headquarters in Gaborone, Peter Siele said arrangements are being made for Tlokweng, Pioneer Gate, Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Mamuno and Ramokgwebana border posts to operate 24 hours by the first half of next...

TATENDA MOYO
Correspondent 16 December 2008

Lionjanga graft case starts

The PPADB boss is charged with corruption after he failed to declare that his nephew and sister had interest in a company doing business with the state procurement and disposal body. Lionjanga's sister, Alice Makgekgenene and nephew Kagiso...

ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Cats are Choppies champions

The runners-up got P2,600. Title favourites, TASC of Francistown finished third after beating Phikwe Prisons in the losers' final. The final between Cats and Notwane started on a high note with Notwane showing more determination. The Toronto...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 December 2008

Motlhagodi turns down Masitaoka

Masitaoka recently parted ways with their coach following a series of poor results. "I found out that Masitaoka fired their coach because of pressure from the supporters and I knew straight away that it would happen to me if things did not...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 16 December 2008

TAFIC fails to bring back supporters

Last weekend, the once massively supported Matjimenyenga beat visiting Naughty Boys in an almost empty Francistown Stadium. The solitary goal was scored by veteran player and captain Tamocha Bedi. In the past, TAFIC matches drew massive...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Plea for wayward youth

Mission Mereyotlhe pleaded with the media to treat the matter as delicate because it involves youth. He said that while it is true the youth were wrong, it should be noted that their youthful exuberance contributed to their behaviour. He was speaking...

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 December 2008

BDF XI end GU's unbeaten run

Before the 2-1 loss to Matebele, GU had played six games without a loss, winning five and drawing one. The result puts BDF XI in the fourth position on the log standings with 12 points from six games. Four points separates BDF XI and the log...

BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Alfredo's 14th project launched

From the excitement and the good crowd that turned up for the event it was clear his fans have been missing him. But the heavy contingent of 'stars' at the Zebras club on Saturday night had a big impact on the good turn up. Slizer, By 2, Astley...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 16 December 2008

'TRL to access 30 000 rooms worldwide'

Speaking at the launch of TRL Travel, a subsidiary of the Khupe group, here last Friday, Mokaila said it was good "to see Batswana setting up establishments like this" and that the Khupe group would "help other Batswana to achieve success stories...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

Six in the red on a depressed bourse

Reflecting the depressed market conditions, only six counters made some movements during the week, albeit in the red.The DCI tumbled by 4.47 percent to close the week at 7,369.06 points on persistent losses in financials such as FNBB, Barclays,...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 16 December 2008

No rescue package for mines yet despite crisis

The Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Ponatshego Kedikilwe, said not only BCL and Tati Nickel mines were affected but that revenues from mining were declining as a result."First, the international financial market situation is fluid,"...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 December 2008

AS I SEE IT

Batswana knew nothing about multiparty democracy, majority rule, separation of powers, the rule of law and freedom of the press. However, Tswana traditional rule was based irrevocably on freedom of speech, which was interchangeable and coincident...

MICHAEL DINGAKE 16 December 2008

Beware of the alcohol-Free St Louis

St Louis has been aimed, especially the young Motswana man (as Redd's the young Motswana woman). What KBL is now doing is wanting the youth who may still have two minds about drinking alcohol, but also want to look cool. By marketing in the...

16 December 2008

FCC should solve broken streetlights problem

I find it in very poor taste that the Council Electrical department can find time to put up festive candles at the traffic circle at Thapama and at the BMC circle (nice thought and good initiative though) but you spoil it by not finding time to...

16 December 2008

Foreigners allowed free cholera treatment

Foreigners are currently charged about P30 consultation fee when seeking medical attention from government health facilities in Botswana. Briefing the media on the cholera situation in Botswana yesterday, the Director of Public Health in the...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Nightclub owners fail to overturn liquor laws

The judge said that a plea by nightclub owners to the court to set aside the new regulations is misconceived because Section 15 of the Constitution under which the application was brought specifically related to discriminatory treatment attributable...

LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 December 2008

Kanana residents protest Bulela Ditswe results

They have threatened that their man - Cornelius Gopolang - would run as an independent if their pleas were ignored. The protesters are rallying behind Gopolang who lost 216-255 votes to councillor Ace Ntheetsang. The former Botswana Peoples' Party...

OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 17 December 2008

Tough contest ahead in S/Phikwe mayoral elections

In addition to the incumbent mayor, Amogelang Mojuta, two names are being thrown around. One is former mayor, Benjamin Bagayi, while another is Molosiwa Molosiwa, Bagayi's predecessor. Mayoral and council chairmanship elections almost always open up...

MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 17 December 2008

Botswana to get earthquake detectors

Once fully operational, the network is expected to enable scientists to measure earth tremors occurring in the country and possibly be able to send earlier warnings of earthquake occurrence. To this end, the first phase of what may come to be known...

EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 17 December 2008

President pardons 1,060 prisoners

In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, ministry of labour and home affairs spokesperson Lebogang Bok said that the reprieve was an expression of goodwill and mercy by President Khama. She said that the remission covered major and minor offences,...

EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Transporters threaten repeat boycott

Sources at the Ministry of Works and Transport say that taxi, combi and bus fares could go down before end of the year, or otherwise in the first week of January. Early this month, government decreased public transport fares but abandoned the...

BAME PIET
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

BEC gives assurances on exam results

BEC spokesman, Spencer Moreri said that the problem has been resolved and marking is ongoing as usual. Moreri was talking after teachers based at the Limkokwing University marking Setswana papers launched a boycott citing low remuneration and a heavy...

CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Man survives train collision

Mongwewarona Monnathune is said to have tried to manoeuvre his vehicle crossing the railway when he met with the train and he has since been charged with driving without due care and attention. Monnathune, an employee of Builders...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Defence calls Lionjanga as its last witness

The prosecution closed its case yesterday after calling three witnesses and admitting statements of five others. Defence attorney Sidney Pilane made an application that his client be called to testify. Pilane told the court that because the case is...

ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Standard Chartered, artists partner to serve needy

Some of the artists who took part in this philanthropic gesture included Tebogo 'Tebbie' Sethomo, Punah Gabasiane, Lekofi Sejeso, Kabo Leburu and Nnunu Ramogotsi. Welcoming guests at the event, Hemamo branch manager, Julia Tlhotlhologolo, said that...

GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Machesa drop another album under Ramco Records

The group appeared to be sinking into oblivion after clinching a distribution deal with the mighty EMI South Africa two years ago. They are now back with Ramco Records, where they became pioneers of commercialised borankana back in 2001, through...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

DJ Selector drops House Channel 2

The album has 12 tracks. This album is the club disk jockey's sophomore work. It is preceded by his debut DJ Selector: The Project, Session 1, which had songs like Go ikelwa. The new album has Perekedza, a song that has been copped off from Oliver...

EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Botswana music packaged for international exposure

A first of its kind, the project has seen the board approaching 10 of Botswana's musicians, and signing a five-year deal that sees their music compiled in a unique Audi release, that the board sends out to 500 clients around the world. BTB marketing...

MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Art is the work of many hands

"The act of creating art is not different from the act of building a bridge. It is the work of many hands," Mnyele once commented. He would have been 60 this year, as old as one of the most profound documents celebrated on December 10, the Universal...

17 December 2008

Zim crisis needs new approach

The ZANU-PF government, after refusing to cede control of the critical home affairs ministry to the MDC has now decided to go ahead and gazette the power-sharing agreement as an amendment to the constitution. This move is seen as a welcome...

EDITOR 17 December 2008

It is an insult to our democracy

The source of my worries is the leadership of my country. They are gradually showing signs of intolerance. In their quest to instill the so-called discipline in us, they are injecting fear and hatred in us. I have a problem in that I find it...

17 December 2008

Cartoon Strip 17.12.08

17 December 2008

Letlapeng goes for glory

The Ramotswa side are seeking to win the title and gain automatic promotion to the Premier League. Letlapeng technical director, Buttler Sello believes that the goal is within reach because his charges have proved their winning capability....

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 17 December 2008

TASC cry foul

The title favourites finished third in the tournament after beating Selebi-Phikwe Prisons. TASC was highly tipped to at least reach the final against fellow favourites and eventually winners BDF Cats but faltered in the semis. This gave Cats an easy...

PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 17 December 2008

Zambia fails Africa Again

The surprise withdrawal came against the run of events, just as the country appeared to gearing up for the task. Recently, Zambia hosted a three-day consultation workshop about hosting the games with officials of the Supreme Council for Sport in...

17 December 2008

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