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The state wants them all
.President Festus Mogae's cabinet.Nchindo and his attorneys,Tafa and Khupe.De Beers chairman,Nick Oppenheim.High Court Justice, David Newman In what promises to be a major legal tussle, the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has indicated that...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondents 17 February 2009
Is the independent electoral commission, independent?
This year, being the year of the general elections, an event that may shape and tie our lives to moribund policies of one political party for the next five more years, the IEC must come under scrutiny and even become a burning campaign issue by those...
17 February 2009
'Innovation Hub will cost P1 billion'
Briefing MPs at a breakfast meeting on progress so far made in the establishment of BIH, the Minister of Communications, Science and Technology Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, said the first phase of the project is expected to cost an estimated P360 million...
STAFF WRITER 17 February 2009
Discovery Metals acquires funds for more exploration
A total of 12,7-million shares were placed at a consideration of A$0,18 a share. The funds raised from the placement will be used towards progressing Discovery Metals' bankable feasibility study at its Boseto copper project in Botswana and for...
STAFF WRITER 17 February 2009
Letsholo crowned Millennium's Valentine queen
After failing to grab the title last year, Phodiso Letsholo, a Gaborone furniture sales executive, walked away with the title. Letsholo was one of the contestants in last year's competition, but she did not make it to the top three. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 February 2009
Jeff versus Franco on the cards
Franco and Jeff Matheatau have been working together on a rhumba project that is due for release in the near future. Although the two maestros had wanted their project to be simply titled Jeff vs Franco Diamond Studios, which is behind the project,...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 17 February 2009
Cartoon strip 17..02.09
17 February 2009
Back Stage
When the film opens you see a youth sitting on a park bench, looking across a large bay or estuary. On the far side on a large building a huge sign proclaims "Panorama". Then slowly life in Angola's capital city begins to pick up. Angola ranks among...
SASA MAJUMA 17 February 2009
Buffaloes revive title ambitions
The two teams huffed and puffed in the opening minutes but the Letlapeng defence developed cracks first while the Buffaloes' rearguard marshalled by Don Ramphaljeng and George Mponiki kept danger-men Olefile Lochia and Lenyatso 'Tibe' Diseko under...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 17 February 2009
GU eases pressure
It was never going to be an easy game for GU. The pressure of having to play a must-win game against a team of Gunners' calibre was always going to be unbearable. With traditional rivals, Township Rollers having won the previous day, the GU-Gunners...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 17 February 2009
BFA to rescind card fines?
The BFA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tosh Kgotlele hinted that they are ready to have a fresh look at the issue when he addressed a meeting in Selebi-Phikwe on Sunday. "We can go back to the (BFA) council and discuss the issue," he told the BFA...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 17 February 2009
High Court denies CMS fraud suspect bail
This comes after High Court Judge Isaac Lesetedi denied Molefe bail following an application by Molefe's lawyer Dick Bayford in December last year. Molefe, Jabulani Johnson, Norman Maja, Aaron Babolele, Lebogang Kaisara, David Tumagole, Patrick...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 17 February 2009
DIS agent faces threat to kill charge
The DIS agent is said to have threatened Ontimile Phuthego uttering the words: "O a ntia. Kana golo fa ke tsere tshwetso. Ke a go go bolaya ke bo ke ipolaya - You are wasting my time. I have taken the decision to kill you and then commit suicide"....
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 17 February 2009
ZCC warned to comply with the law
A recent meeting between the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Peter Siele and ZCC leader, Barnabas Lekganyane was held to warn the church to comply with the law, principal public relations officer in the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs,...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 17 February 2009
D-Day for battle of statements' in Nchindo case
Village chief magistrate, Lot Moroka adjourned the matter yesterday after the prosecution asked the court for time to study the replying affidavit from Nchindo's lawyers to prepare the main arguments. Principal state counsel, Matlhogonolo Phuthego...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 17 February 2009
DIS speaks out on torture
In a statement released by the organ, through the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) also based at the Office of the President, the spy agency attempts to dispel what it calls "unsubstantiated allegations and insinuations about"...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 17 February 2009
Row over Nasha's 'sexist' language
Addressing a recent BDP function in Palapye, Nasha is reported to have urged BDP male candidates to defeat opposition women candidates. In Setswana, according to the opposition party women, Nasha's remarks could have sexual connotations that...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 February 2009
Audit exposes loopholes in handling of illegals
The report states that the department has a mandate to protect the society against entrance and residence of people with undesirable behaviour, while at the same time facilitating the movement of genuine travellers in and out of the country. It adds...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 17 February 2009
Opposition should combat 'rubberstamp' role
The details coming out of reports in the Parliament show that once again a cowed and subsequently overzealous BDP group of MPs worked to stop debate on its tracks and go for a vote. The BCP MP, Dumelang Saleshando, tabled a motion calling for the...
17 February 2009
Limkokwing intake suspended
According to the deputy permanent secretary, Golekanye Setume, the institution has already exceeded their capacity by 2,259 students. "Their official capacity was 7,500 students but they currently have 9,759 students which clearly shows that they are...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
FCC warns churches of unsafe waters
The medic warned that the practice of baptism by immersion, preferred by certain African independent churches, could be dangerous to human health. "The water is not safe at all. We will be making a follow up to ensure that the practice is...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
Statement disappears in Nchindo case
The prosecution and the defence in the case are involved in a tussle over statements of key witnesses. The defence wants to have access to the statements. But the prosecution says it has already availed what it has to the defence. "We maintain...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
Domkrag chief whip hard put to explain
Tshireletso said she was not in the House on Thursday when BDP MPs halted a motion by the Member for Gaborone Central, Dumelang Saleshando, calling on the government to amend the Trade Unions and Employers Organisations Act, the Police Act, the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
The brilliant lot
TSHEPISO OBAKENG from Lobatse Secondary School - seven A*, one A and one B. He is planning to pursue BSC at the University of Botswana before embarking on an engineering or mining degree after two years. His role model: My parents because of the way...
18 February 2009
Yes, taxpayers need to know
Until hitherto the decisions of the Executive have been shrouded in unnecessary secrecy. This has been in marked contrast with those of the other two arms of government, namely the Legislature and the Judiciary. The two branches conduct...
18 February 2009
Cartoon strip 18.02.09
18 February 2009
Political moment calls for gender "discourse of dissent"
It is a great time to reflect on ourselves as South African women in terms of exposing what divides us but more importantly, what brings us together 15 years after the first elections and 53 years after women marched on Pretoria's Union Buildings.The...
* MOHAU PHEKO 18 February 2009
The opposition does not hate soldiers
We Batswana, regardless of political affiliation are very proud of Saleshando. He is one of, if not, the most effective member of parliament despite the fact that he is the sole BCP MP. There is no doubt that the leadership of the BDP is starting to...
18 February 2009
Lessons from the workplace
Both these parties play an undoubtedly very important role in the life of an organisation. While this is the case I have never ceased to be perturbed by the sour relationships, which more often than not characterise the workplace. In most if not...
18 February 2009
We want to address Kgale route problems - GTLBSA
.We have instituted an inquiry in all issues raised by the parents. . We have requested Botswana Police Service to provide statistics for road accidents between Gaborone and Kgale (St Joseph's College) for public transport vehicles...
18 February 2009
Halaal law comes into force
The new regulations titled the Control of Goods (Marking and Labelling of Halaal and Non-Halaal Meat and Meat Products) spells specific requirements to supermarkets and chain stores dealing in meat and meat products. "Where Halaal and non-Halaal...
STAFF WRITER 18 February 2009
Lower fuel prices pull inflation downwards
Bank of Botswana Governor Linah Mohlolo is expected to announce the direction the interest rate policy will take this year when she presents the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for 2009 on Monday. Inflationary pressure occasioned by the rise in...
STAFF WRITER 18 February 2009
Too many cooks spoiling the broth - Alfredo
The rhumba musician, who has more than 10 albums under his belt, says with every Jack and Jill going into the studio, quality has been greatly compromised. "The whole industry is going down because everybody believes he or she can be a musician....
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 February 2009
Ratshega returns with hot album
It has been less than eight months since the release of his third album, which definitely did not do well. In fact, it simply made people forget about him. Changing his style to Dikhwaere backfired, but fortunately he has been quick to make...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 February 2009
CD packed with words of love, words of wisdom
Whether this occurrence is guided by an ambition to grow or just pure greed and the desire to make a quick buck is a mater of conjecture. Dikakapa lead singer Gongmaster broke away from the group to go solo. His cousin Ditiro Leero followed suit when...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
TAFIC revive Continues
The smile on the face of club chairman, Dan Mbili who watched the game from the stands among the rowdy Machimenyenga diehards said it all. He could not help being optimistic about their next fixture against tough-as-teak BMC this weekend. "That...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 18 February 2009
Oseg reunites with softball again
He was speaking at the launch of the second annual Oseg-AP classic tournament hosted by Vikings Softball Club. Pheko wondered why softball cannot get sponsors when other codes like football and karate are getting money with ease. "I think there is...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 February 2009
Nico's problems far from over
Nico fell 2-1 to the struggling Notwane in a match where the score did not reflect the weaknesses of the Selebi-Phikwe side. Toronto could have inflicted a bigger punishment on an erratic Nico team that lacked creativity and the killer instinct....
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 February 2009
BFA official threatens to resign
He told the visiting Botswana Football Association (BFA) national officials on Sunday that he will quit if factionalism does not stop in the region. He made the threat to BFA chief executive officer (CEO) Mooketsi Tosh Kgotlele and vice president-...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 18 February 2009
Khama borrows from alcohol brewers
In order to empower Batswana youth, Khama has directed the Ministry of Trade and Industry to woo the private sector to duplicate the entrepreneurship development concept initiated by the Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) and its subsidiary, the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
Matsubutsubu II ends successfully
Mokgware told the media that this time round, they had chosen to use the northern part of the country for the training because of the terrain. "We chose Tonota area mainly for its river range terrain. In this country, we have three types of...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
Accidents devour government funds
In his annual report for the year ended March 2008, he said that the issue has been "of constant concern to me. It is gratifying to note that the number of accidents has greatly reduced in the year of account, although the monetary value remained...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
Industrial Court quashes Diamonex employee claims
The employees cited Diamonex Botswana as first respondent and John Stevens, the judicial manager as the second respondent. Diamonex is listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. Representing the employees who came in large numbers, students from the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
Oriel's BGCSE results investigated for cheating
Oriel International School is a private school where students who have failed in government schools pay to improve their marks, as hinted by the headmaster who refused to be interviewed. It is located at the Maruapula Shopping Complex in the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
Jumbos destroy masimo, school fence
Fox said some villagers had complained to him about the weekend incident. The youthful chief said he did not know exactly where the elephants were coming from though there was a possibility they could have strayed into the area from far away places...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 18 February 2009
Pentecostals are battered at Silo - Reverend
Pule says that he wants to tell his story because some church officials are immoral and unethical and many people have been beaten and assaulted in the church. Pule says that most people are being assaulted at the Church headquarters in Silo in...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 February 2009
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