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Riot police quash UB student march
A morning meeting addressed by the students representative council (SRC) had resolved to disrupt classes so that no one goes for lessons, campus sources say. Students from the morning assembly took hourly patrols to ensure that their decision was not...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 03 February 2009
BCP statement on the Zimbabwean crisis
The economy has collapsed. Poverty, disease and squalor are rampant. Mugabe has unleashed a campaign of terror on the people and he is using unconventional tactics to hang on to power. The BCP wishes to register its concern at the failure of SADC...
03 February 2009
Christians must participate in politics
Though most have always participated at the level of voting, there are still those who believe even voting is not a sanctified act therefore they cannot do it. Most are avoiding contesting for political office, but there is no scriptures in the...
03 February 2009
Workers in limbo as Debswana shuts down mines
Damtshaa Mine and Orapa Mine's No. 2 plant will be closed for 2009 as a cost-cutting measure as the stranglehold of the global economic downturn tightens. The production cuts were approved by the Debswana board last Thursday. The board also approved...
03 February 2009
Japan still committed to Africa despite global recession
Government officials here told Business Today that during the fourth Tokyo International Conference of Africa's Development (TICAD IV) last year, Japan promised to double aid to Africa and that it is still committed to the agreement. "We had a...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 03 February 2009
This year's Kickstarters to be announced
The Kgalagadi Breweries (Pty) Limited and Botswana Breweries (Pty) Limited invest in the trust that runs the annual youth entrepreneurial development programme. "Those successful will win seed capital towards the development of their business...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 February 2009
Cartoon strip 03.02.09
03 February 2009
SA Idols season opens without 'a capella' rules
The judges for the season are Randall Abrahams, Mara Louw, Sony BMG marketing director, Dave Thompson, and radio personality, Gareth Cliff, the initial Idols judges. In this season of Idols, M-Net has revealed that the strict 'a capella' rule will...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 03 February 2009
NIIT to launch Botswana Books Collection
In an interview with Showbiz, NIIT librarian, Katanego Nkoko, said the Botswana Books Collection, which will be launched this Thursday at the Botho Campus Park, is 'a collection of books by prominent local authors and about Botswana', and the...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 03 February 2009
Back Stage
The Night of Truth is a surprising film on genocide in Africa. Fanta Regina Nacro, the great female director from Burkina Faso who until now had made many short features, particularly ones on human rights, has created it. It is claimed that she "is...
SASA MAJUMA 03 February 2009
Transfer window closes on low key
Moloi had been AWOL since last year from Notwane. Information reaching Mmegi Sport indicate that the club has put a high price on the midfielder and this has chased away potential buyers. Notwane has managed to retain loyal defender, Mpoeleng...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 03 February 2009
Customs and excise overtakes diamond revenues
While admitting that the diamond revenues which account for over 70 percent of national exports will fall by more than half, Gaolathe announced a P37,79 billion budget against estimated revenues and grants of only P24,39 billion resulting in an all...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 03 February 2009
PLC meets over closure of Gaborone stadia
The UB and SSKB facilities have been the only venues available for soccer matches in Gaborone after the closure of Police College stadium and the National Stadium for renovation. The closures now mean that the southern part of the country is left...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 03 February 2009
Friendship beyond track-rivalry
The duo was speaking in Nairobi, Kenya during the recent training programme for talented African athletes organised by the multinational G4S security company. Before they talked about their interesting duels on the field, a video of their 10,000m...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 03 February 2009
Jungle Kings struggle to beat Dinoko
It took troubled Naughty Boys only 13 minutes to concede when midfielder Gaotwesepe Legoreng struck from long range to beat goalkeeper Basimanebotlhe 'Cheeseboy' Moilwa. The defeat increased the woes of the relegation-haunted Tlokweng side....
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 03 February 2009
Govt creates more jobs
The major beneficiaries of this growth in manpower are Ministry of Education and Skills Development, which will have 733 new posts, mainly for new primary schools and to cater for the double shift programme, Ministry of Health will have 701 new posts...
STAFF WRITER 03 February 2009
Budget: 'Old wine, old bottles...'
Gaolathe's budget painted a grim future for the working class. Public servants will not see any increment in their salaries. "In light of the tight budgetary outlook arising from the unfolding global financial crisis and economic slowdown, government...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 03 February 2009
Govt scheme puts 84,000 hectares under the plough
Modise says records show that 42, 000 hectares of land have already been measured, while work to measure another 42, 000 hectares continue. But due to the rains being late, planted land will fall short of the 150, 000 hectares targeted by the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 February 2009
Education ministry emphasises brigades training
The permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Ruth Maphorisa, said this when officiating at a brigades consultative meeting in Gaborone on Saturday. The meeting was held under the theme "Accelerate Takeover,...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 03 February 2009
City authorities take no chances with cholera
From high-density areas to upmarket suburbs, posters have been put up in strategic places announcing the discovery of a deadly cholera virus at Shashe Dam and that people should take precautions. The city council has also used public address vans to...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 03 February 2009
Gaolathe's development budget laudable
Even though there are a number of concerns, overall, Gaolathe seems willing to offer leadership at a time when the nation is wondering where salvation will come from. It is important to note that Gaolathe's budget remains a proposal, hamstrung for...
03 February 2009
AS I SEE IT
He was a formidable fighter against apartheid and revered by the township youth, disparagingly known as 'tsotsis' Uncle JB insisted on deferential use of language, for effective communication, whatever the emotions. My boy, he would say, you can tell...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 03 February 2009
BCP demands answers on NDP London connection
The 2009-2010 Budget Speech was tabled in Parliament on Monday without the National Development Plan 10, although the government spent P4 million to pay London-based consultants to put it together. Through a parliamentary questions asked by...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 04 February 2009
BNF youth league urges youth to register for elections
It is very important for the youth to register for elections in large numbers in order for them to vote in the upcoming general elections as they are the ones mostly affected by the harsh socio-economic conditions prevailing in our country which are...
04 February 2009
Musodza missed the point on Anglican issue
In the said article there are numerous fallacies and inconsistencies, but the author claims to set the record straight with wrong and irrelevant information towards the matter for discussions on the current situation of Anglican Church Botswana...
04 February 2009
The foibles of Muammar Gaddaffi
After his quest to be the man in the Arab world was frustrated, he turned his attention to Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve his ambitions as a grandiloquent puppet-master.The past few months have undoubtedly brought Gaddafi closer than ever to his...
04 February 2009
Budget too optimistic - analyst
Gaolathe announced a P37,79 billion expenditure budget against estimated revenues and grants of only P24,39 billion resulting in an unprecedented deficit of over P13 billion on Monday. Presenting a paper on the overview of the macro-economic...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 February 2009
BEDIA creates 9000 jobs in five years - Gaolathe
Presenting the 2009/2010 budget in Parliament Monday, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Baledzi Gaolathe said BEDIA's strategy of focusing on new investments and encouraging expansions is yielding positive results."Over the last five...
STAFF WRITER 04 February 2009
Did gospel singer kill girlfriend?
Speaking in an interview with showbiz yesterday, the musician said that "they say I killed her and right now I am in police custody. I wanted to go home, but she would not let me go, hence she started fighting me, hitting me. She looked drunk," he...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 February 2009
Is it the end of the road for Machesa?
Ramco Records had made them African super stars, winning a Kora award in the process and it only made sense that they decided to return to their roots and mentor, Eric Ramogobya last year. After re-uniting with their former producer the group...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 February 2009
Radinoga out to prove himself
Radinoga had spent years trying to prove himself, but got very little recognition and when he accepted the offer to mould the Kgosi Bathoen statue, his decision was not based on the amount of money he could make but it came as a chance for him to...
CHIPPALEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 February 2009
Cartoon Strip 04.02.09
04 February 2009
Drama as Ecco beat Gunners
The pouring rain and the soggy pitch did not dampen the spirits of the players who waged battle throughout the match. The clap of thunder when the two teams trooped to the flooded pitch was perhaps a sign that the match will be an explosive affair....
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 04 February 2009
Nkabiti's professional dream on hold
The former national champion says his trainer's hectic schedule has caused delays his plans to sign a contract for fights. "I hoped to have concluded a deal by now but due to my trainer's busy schedule, we have not been able to finalise everything....
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 February 2009
Shortage of local magistrates acute - Nganunu
Chief Justice Julian Nganunu said this at the opening of the legal year at the High Court in Lobatse yesterday. Nganunu said their biggest challenge is the shortage of citizen lawyers who could become magistrates. He said magistrate courts must not...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 04 February 2009
Botswana's budget transparent - Report
This year's International Budget Partnership Report says 80 percent of the world government is not open on budget. It says Botswana is a country that provides significant information but not extensive information. Countries in the ...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 February 2009
UB not to close yet
The principal public relations officer at MoE, Nomsah Zuze, says they are monitoring the situation closely. She stated that the MoE wants to give the students ample time to decide whether they will go back to class. "When the situation gets out of...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 04 February 2009
Gopolang launches independent campaign
He is campaigning under the slogan "Ngata ya dikgong", a bundle of wood.BDP deputy executive secretary, Fedelis Molao, has disclosed that his party's disciplinary committee has not yet handled the matter emanating from the Francistown regional...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 04 February 2009
Hands off traditional brew - women
Speaking at a panel discussion organised by BOCONGO to respond to the budget proposals on Monday, Maungo Mooki said this will result in loss of income for many families. She said the majority of traditional brewers are women who need the money...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 February 2009
"Beware the glutton at OP," warns BCP
The BCP leadership unleashed a blistering attack on President Ian Khama's administration for getting its priorities wrong. The BCP heavily criticised Khama for allocating the lion's share of the budget to his office with a significant amount, running...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 04 February 2009
A global green new deal
Far from burdening an already over-stressed, over-stretched global economy, environmental investments are exactly what is needed to get people back to work, get order books flowing, and assist in powering economies back to health. In the past,...
* ACHIM STEINER 04 February 2009
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