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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
Mogae's Choppies ties raise legal and ethical knots
Political observers say the former president's relationship with the business community generally raises ethical issues. Mogae was appointed Chairman of the Board of the Choppies Group on October 1, 2008. "He has been actively involved with...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 30 January 2009
Your Toyota Yaris could be your killer
South African newspaper, The Times reported on Wednesday that 51,000 Toyota Yaris cars were recalled in the country while Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan has recalled 1.3million worldwide. The Japanese recall includes Vitz, Belta and Ractis...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Recession has thrown us into turbulence - Kedikilwe
Speaking at a ceremony to celebrate the official opening of the first phase of the Diamond Technology Park in Gaborone on Wednesday, the Minister said that the country's vast mineral resources have seen Botswana enjoy economic prosperity but now the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
DCEC corruption report
Twenty five of these reports were classified for investigations while three reports were retained for intelligence purposes. Advice was given on 18 reports and the remaining 60 did not fall under the mandate of the DCEC hence they were referred to...
30 January 2009
Councillor Tema dies
His colleague, Lesego Raditanka, who is the Chairman of the Central District Council (CDC), says the late Tema was a humble man who was well versed in issues of finance. "I don't know if he had the relevant qualifications in finance, but he was...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 30 January 2009
Chinese shops a relief, but they must behave
They used to struggle trying to make ends meet, especially when it came to buying household goods and clothes. However, when the Chinese and other foreign nationals opened clothing shops they were happy that finally they too, would be in a position...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
The search for elusive jobs
They all have sad stories to tell about their endless search for employment. To some of them, it has almost become an annual ritual to gather in the area around the labour offices with the hope of getting a job. Specialist publications show that...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Denialists and apologists rule SADC Summit
In tandem with decorum though, the majority of the heads of state and government who had their day, could be rightly described as denialists and apologists. In fact, veteran scribe, Rampholo Molefhe once rattled the perfumed and pampered...
KETO SEGWAI
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Official Opening of the Diamond Technology Park
The transformation wrought here, in these very short years, is a marvel we can all celebrate. This entire enterprise is nothing short of a bold and comprehensive endorsement of the future viability of diamond polishing in Africa. At a time of...
GARETH PENNY 30 January 2009
The Real Che Guevara
Che the revolutionary romantic, as depicted by Benecio del Toro in Soderbergh's film, never existed. That hero of the left, with his hippie hair and beard, an image now iconic on t-shirts and coffee mugs around the world, is a myth concocted by Fidel...
* GUY SORMAN 30 January 2009
Credit crunch acid test for Gaolathe
With impressive GDP growth rates of an average seven percent in the recent past, backed by a flourishing mining industry, the government has received several regional and international accolades for running the economy well. But tables are turning...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Khama set to move into State House
Private Secretary at State House Tefo Mokaila said yesterday that renovations were expected to be completed by December, but there were delays caused by different factors including bad weather. "We had anticipated that State House would be ready by...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Government urged to recapitalise Debswana
On Monday, all eyes will be on Baledzi Gaolathe, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, when he presents the budget speech to Parliament in Gaborone. The Botswana Mine Workers' Union (BMWU) says the minister ought to bail out mines,...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 30 January 2009
BOCCIM laments inadequate budget consultation
In an interview with Business Week, Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) executive director, Maria Machailo-Ellis, said although there is "some sort of interaction with Government on national budget formulation, the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
What is in Gaolathe's purse for the ailing mines?
Gaolathe will present the national budget on Monday against the backdrop of a global financial crisis which has resulted in unprecedented production cuts and massive retrenchments in the mining sector.BCL Mine, the backbone of the economy of this...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 30 January 2009
'Botswana diamond industry to lose more than other players'
The world's diamond jewellery retail markets (in the Nov 2008 through October 2009) period are not expected to perform so badly. The US (which accounts for 43 percent of diamond value consumed) will see a 22 percent decline in retail sales for the...
* CHAIM EVEN-ZOHAR 30 January 2009
Botswana invests in pontoons for Zambezi crossing
Over the years, Zambia has been the only country providing pontoons or ferryboats to cross the mighty Zambezi. The Zambian government currently runs two pontoons with a capacity for one articulated truck, four small vehicles and people. To solve...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Capital Bank opens branch in F/town
"We have three areas in which we will make Capital Bank better than other banks," said the Branch Manager, Madhava Murthy, at the official opening. "We are going to focus on reduced transactions, improved returns and give the customer attractive...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Sparkling with cultural legacy
A local community junior secondary school, en route to the famous Pharing gorge, has yielded the famous "lenao la ga matsieng'-a rare stone engraving of a man's foot on a hill. The footprint at Mathiba CJSS was discovered by a school teacher...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Ancient caves buried deep in the Kalahari
A geophysical study at the same place that boast of Gcwhihaba caves, confirms that dozens of caves lie buried deep under the Kalahari Desert and work has started to uncover the mystery. The job to unearth the mysteries beneath commenced in 2005 when...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 30 January 2009
Back Stage
Spike Lee's movie is challenging: his first movie, She's Gotta Have it, was just 20-years before, it was released in August 1986. When the Levees Broke is a documentary on Hurricane Katrina made for public television. On February 5 and 12 two "Acts"...
SASA MAJUMA 30 January 2009
The Leadership dialogue: Time management or priority management?
Many well-meaning people are caught up in the thick of thin things. Reeling under the ruthless despot known as "urgency", they have become prisoners of the immediate. One reason, among a milieu of others, explaining the high levels of ineffectiveness...
30 January 2009
Accountant General takes custody of 'Daisy Loo cheque'
The order comes after the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) launched an appeal last year against a High Court dismissal of the state's application for a restraining order. The court has also ordered Daisy Loo and Moemedi Dijeng to pay the...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 30 January 2009
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30 January 2009
There has to be a third way
What now remains are questions, doubts, and above all, fear that we might have inadvertently imposed upon ourselves something akin to a police state. Never in the democratic history of this nation have we witnessed the high level of fear and...
30 January 2009
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