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Ban on 'braai' kills butchery suppliers
Entrepreneurs now claim to be under pressure to service loans from financiers such as the Citizen Entrepreneurship Development Agency (CEDA). As a result of the situation, they fear that they are likely to face difficulties with their businesses in...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 January 2009
Is MDC losing support in Africa?
The MDC has announced that it has not agreed to an agreement announced by the regional body SADC following mediation talks held in Pretoria South Africa on Monday. A diplomat in Addis Ababa has said that the MDC had reneged after agreeing to a...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 28 January 2009
Botswana jobs in SA mines under threat
"Gold Fields has indicated its intentions to retrench ten percent of it workforce. Our position on retrenchments is that we are opposed to the idea and would ensure that jobs are safe," Lesiba Seshoka, spokesman for the National Union of Mineworkers...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 28 January 2009
Two ministries proposed for Ministry of Finance
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Baledzi Gaolathe, has hinted that "the situation and challenges at hand may accordingly dictate new developments" at the ministry. He was responding to questions following concerns that the ministry...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 28 January 2009
BCP contender preaches agriculture
Addressing a political rally in Sikwane over the weekend, Monowe said that it was disheartening that in Botswana people only turn to agriculture when they are retiring from the public service. He said that this was a very bad practice that needed to...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 28 January 2009
Man kills lover
Superintendent Counsel Moyo of Broadhusrst Police Station said the man is in custody while the body of the deceased is at Princess Marina Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem. Police investigations are continuing. Meanwhile, the police are holding...
STAFF WRITER 28 January 2009
AU, UN and poll only hope for Zim
That was the hope-raising preamble to the communique of the Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government that ended in Pretoria in the small hours of Tuesday morning. However, soon after this, the communique, as expected, goes on to subscribe what...
28 January 2009
AS I SEE IT
The prison inmates knew exactly what she was talking about. The prisoners were the subjects of the grimness she was referring to; they lived it, the daily conditions of the prison, the abuse, harassment, physio-psychological torture intrinsic in...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 28 January 2009
Batswana-owned business directory launched
Speaking at the launch of the directory at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) yesterday, the Managing Directory of Leapfrog, Thapelo Pabalinga, said the government had expressed a desire to support citizen-owned companies but did not...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 January 2009
Eskimos, Vee reunite for Feb album
The Gaborone West outfit, which shot to fame with hot debut album, G-wa-wa in 2003 when they were still part of Vee's stable, Black Money Makers have told Mmegi Showbiz they are itching to rediscover the touch that made them a household name. Their...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 28 January 2009
Zenzo releases eight-track album
He says that since he started working on the entertainment beat he now has a deeper understanding of the way the music industry works. "When I started in music, I didn't know much about this industry. I used to hear Vee talking about his albums on...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 January 2009
Makanyane Volume 2 coming soon
Both of them are high profile musicians by their own standards, ranking among the best in the Borankana field and when they announced their intention to record a traditional music album together last year, fans could only anticipate a good...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 January 2009
Satmos crowned champions
The P10,000 challenge cup, a brainchild of BCL Security Superintendent, Noah Makaba, produced an early surprise when Premier League side, Nico United lost 6-5 to No Mathata in an open play in the first semi-final. The defeat meant Nico has lost...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 28 January 2009
Majombolo capture Maposa
Maposa has signed a two-year deal and was on the bench when Nico hosted Mogoditshane Fighters on Saturday. He is expected to give first choice goalkeeper, Murambiwa Ndlovu tough competition. Majombolo moved quickly to sign an experienced custodian...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 28 January 2009
Niyonzima still hopesto move abroad
Niyonzima believes he can win the be MOBILE Premier League title after re-uniting with his former mentor Stanley Mwaanga at BDF XI this season. He feels winning the title will enrich his profile and help him move abroad. He told Mmegi Sport that he...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 January 2009
Can Dinoko survive the test?
Naughty Boys must recruit quality players who have both the character and the will to rise to the occasion and save the sinking ship. But due to lack of resources, it is unlikely that they will get the players before the transfer window closes...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 January 2009
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28 January 2009
Has DIS started abductions?
Already, the president of the University of Botswana (UB) Student Representative Council (SRC), Kagiso Thutlwa has said that he was recently abducted from the campus and dumped in the bush along the airport road. Thutlwa had assumed that the three...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 January 2009
Why do smart people live longer?
Indeed, the impact of intelligence on mortality rivals well-known risk factors for illness and death, such as high blood pressure, being overweight, high blood glucose, and high cholesterol. Its effect is almost as important as that of smoking....
* IAN DEARY 29 January 2009
Saved by Mwamba! It is not true
This is absolutely not true because what we are going through as Anglicans is not the works of God, or maybe the writer who happens to call himself Monthe doesn't understand the word 'saved' means. It's funny that he chose the name of the lawyer who...
29 January 2009
Batswana students in Canada need help
The bus drivers for the local transport (just like combis except that its operated by the city of Ottawa) have been on strike since December 10 2008. Some of us were not yet done with the exams. The exam period ended December 22 2008 and went back to...
29 January 2009
Abdication of a Paramount Chief
Therefore, the sooner this matter is clarified to the Batawana nation the better, as this is not a private matter for the kgosi and his family. For if indeed, Kgosi Tawana has left the throne for good and has even banished his offspring from ever...
29 January 2009
S/Phikwe feels the squeeze of the recession
Speaking to Business Today after the halting of a project to build more houses for teachers, Mojuta said the council was in the grip of massive budget cuts that will be on the agenda for the next full council meeting. He said SPTC must learn to stay...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 January 2009
Eastern & Southern Africa Business Associations converge in Nairobi
The policy papers were endorsed and adopted at the annual conference of the Eastern and Southern Africa Business Membership Organizations (ESA-BMO) Network, taking place in Nairobi, from 27th - 28th January. Botswana was represented at the...
29 January 2009
Mhlanga drums up support for drummers' project
Mhlanga initiated the project as a way of keeping the youth away from the streets. He believes that they could acquire skills that they could earn them a living. He describes Drummers Anonymous as a community...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 January 2009
Botswana's Diamond Studios sets up base
The presence of Diamond Studios is designed to build synergies between Zimbabwean artists and their Botswana counterparts, Diamond Studios' marketing manager, Avoid Chibanda said. He said the studio has state-of-the-art equipment. He said...
FRAZER MPOFU
Correspondent 29 January 2009
Ramco videos give buyer good value for money
Unlike other musical videos, which concentrate on showing artists singing and dancing, he delves deeper and gives the viewers entertaining scenes that make the buyer feel they are getting good value for their money. "When I write a script I listen...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 January 2009
Terrorist threat delays artists' UK trip
Some members of Ghetto Artists were supposed to fly to the United Kingdom (UK) to attend a conference last Saturday, but could not do so after receiving a letter from organisers in London. The conference, which was supposed to take place from...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 29 January 2009
AU boss warns on Obama
However, Ping asserted at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa in an address to journalists that there is hope for better Africa-US relations because of the new presidency of Obama. Ping said Obama brings a new orientation and an approach to issues...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 29 January 2009
Mmadinare artists cry foul
The group members, Agang Bokae and Mmoloki Mosi, claim that Leco had advised them to join other touring artists for shows in Mmadinare, Palapye, Paje and Bobonong. They noted that the Mmadinare show was on December 26 where they performed along...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 January 2009
Captain Dira back in the studio
"I am remaining with just one song to finalise the recording. I have already completed recording seven songs," says the 24-year-old from Matsilojoe. Captain Dira, 24, real name Dickson Diratsagae Mahupela, estimates, his current album, ...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 January 2009
Prisons XI struggle to keep-sup
After Mwaanga's departure to BDF XI, little was done to quickly find a suitable replacement. Though he led Prisons XI to a second place finish behind Naughty Boys, he was a disgruntled man. He quit after accusing the management of not doing enough to...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 January 2009
Club denies ousting BoBA officials
Luza is coach of Tsholofelo-UB Boxing Club. He does not understand why his club is accused of masterminding the vote of no confidence. He said his club was aware that passing the motion might result in all members stepping down. Former BoBA...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 January 2009
BNSC ponders boxing saga
BNSC spokesperson Modipe Nkwe said the BoBA Annual General Meeting (AGM) is in June and hence there is a possibility that the BNSC might recommend the establishment of an interim committee. Alternatively, the BNSC might call for an early BoBA AGM to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 January 2009
Khumalo remains calm
Supporters are now wondering if the club might be heading for the dusty grounds of the First Division. Accusing fingers were pointed at Khumalo after the defeat to Notwane at the weekend. Fans blamed him for poor fielding. The club's problems might...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 29 January 2009
"Botswana supports SADC stance on Zimbabwe"
Speaking in Gaborone a day after the extraordinary summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held in South Africa, Seretse said Botswana supported SADC's recommendations of a unity government as both parties expressed confidence the...
29 January 2009
Kgatleng council adopts reduced budget
When presenting the budget, the chairman of the Finance and Strategic Planning Committee, councillor Gilbert Mangole, said the initial proposal for the 2009-2010 financial year had been P201,349,180 but it was reduced to P163,707 400. He explained...
29 January 2009
FCC moves against illegal lodging operators
FCC public health specialist, Dr Paul Nashara said on Tuesday morning that they will take action to deal with the problem by the weekend. He said his team has been conducting a house-to-house survey and they realised some households accommodate an...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 29 January 2009
Mines' union appeals for fair Moolman package
On Monday the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) leadership and Moolman Mining management were locked in a series of meetings trying to tie up loose ends without success. The BMWU secretary general, Jack Tlhagale said one of the major issues that...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 29 January 2009
Choppers will boost war on crime - Tsimako
Tshimako was speaking at the end of a "20km walk for development" held to raise funds for the construction of a shelter (leobo) at the Mathangwane Village Kgotla last Saturday. The police chief said as the helicopters are not enough to cover the...
STAFF WRITER 29 January 2009
SADC has failed Zimbabwe -Skelemani
Violet Gonda: Today I have the pleasure of welcoming the Botswana Foreign Minister, Phandu Skelemani on the programme Hot Seat, talking about Botswana's position on the crisis in Zimbabwe. On Monday, SADC is holding (held) an emergency summit on...
29 January 2009
Govt must leave information to flow
Ideally, information housed in various government departments is held in trust for the public. Unfortunately in our case, the information is seldom transmitted to the public. There is an attitude among most civil servants that unfortunately seems to...
29 January 2009
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