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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
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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
Swartz quizzed about CTO debts
Swartz said Shell had charged CTO for fuel at retail prices instead of at government tender prices. The minister said Shell collected the invoices on February 13 2009 to correct them. Mogoditshane MP, Patrick Masimolole asked if was true that CTO...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff writer 19 February 2009
Tlhokwane bade farewell
Usually, a farewell function to bid someone who has worked for 31 years in a high ranking position would be replete with speeches, dancing and singing. The Monday gathering was conducted with military precision. Most of the people who occupied the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 19 February 2009
'Skin, yes. Meat, No!' - Thanxa
The magistrate had a hard time in sentencing the accused as his age is unknown. Eventually he was estimated to be in his early 60s. Before he was convicted and fined, Thanxa, who had a Sesarwa translator, had the court in stitches, stubbornly...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 19 February 2009
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19 February 2009
The America that can say no
Some observers cite these episodes as evidence of decline in America's international clout. But there's a larger point: so far, except for relatively small sums offered to the Kyrgyz, Russia and China haven't offered much help. Amid much...
IAN BREMMER 19 February 2009
The family builds academic excellence
Tshepiso Obakeng, Kesego Tshepe, Kaisara Kaisara, Tumo Moruemang and Moagi Karabo Chimidza and their academic peers across the country deserve to be congratulated for their achievement. They indeed are the future of this country and we believe that...
19 February 2009
IEC does not burn voters' rolls
The article's facts are inaccurate and convey misleading information on both the interpretation of section 79 (2) of the Electoral Act and on the issue of burning of the election roll alleged to have been said by one IEC officer in a workshop on...
19 February 2009
Kgatleng not against condoms
The leadership of the council learned of these unfortunate situation through the media. While the council cannot absolve itself from the action of its officers it should nonetheless be noted that bye law enforcement officers of the council narrowly...
19 February 2009
Aviva looks to acquire victims of credit crisis
"As a direct result of the global financial crisis, management are now seeing fuel resources for integrated energy development that can potentially be acquired on deferred consideration terms," the company's CEO Lindsay Reed said in a recent...
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT 19 February 2009
Ntsoro part two out now
Those who know the likable Mokaragana host from his childhood years say he has always been full of jokes. "The story of these two (Ntsoro and Toki) has grown from last time when they arrived in the city from the cattle post. They now think they...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 February 2009
Botswana set to celebrate its women achievers
The event is being organised by Tshepo Sikwane of Big Dawg Productions, Mpho Laing, journalist and fashion editor of Lapologa Magazine who is also the ambassador of Mosadi, Bakang Sebele, the founder of the non-profit organisation Youth Alive, which...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 19 February 2009
Police turn to traditional doctors to combact crime
"Have you ever considered consulting traditional doctors to fight crime? You should show that you are committed to dealing with us to fight crime. If there is an elusive criminal, do you seek the assistance of traditional doctors?," he asked at a...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 19 February 2009
Tough talk from Dargie
Within months of his return he worked on a project called Music Kings of Botswana, featuring the likes of Vee, Franco and Captain Dira. Although that was not a major project, Dargie was back to serious business last year, producing Gong Master vs...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 February 2009
Poor refereeing in be Mobile premier league
How are they hired to do that job, do you wake up and go to BFA and tell them that you want to be a referee and given a go ahead to do something you have been never been initiated to. I do not want to sound paranoid, but I was really...
19 February 2009
BOKA hosts referees' course
Masumbika explained that this time round, they have extended the invitation to teachers because the knowledge they will gain will help in karate development in schools. He said karate playing rules and regulations were changed late last year hence it...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 February 2009
Still no sponsor for women football
BFA chief executive officer, Tosh Kgotlele said things are very tough but they still remain hopeful that a Good Samaritan will come to their aid some day. He said they are still negotiating with a number of companies and there is hope that something...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 February 2009
Notwane players stand by Moyo
In recent weeks, there have been calls from supporters that Moyo should be relieved of his duties for failure to perform. The situation got worse after Notwane lost 3-1 to bitter cross-town rivals Township Rollers last month. The supporters believed...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 19 February 2009
Comets look set to buttress reputation
Comets crushed Wonder Sporting 6-0 in Jwaneng while log leaders Killer Giants of Ramotswa mauled Prisons XI 3-0. The results left the log leadership unchanged with Killer Giants still occupying the top spot ahead of Comets. Killer Giants have 22...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 February 2009
Court orders forensic evidence in Russian's fraud case
The particulars of the offences are that on or about December 22 last year, at or near Grand Palm Hotel, Pastouchenko manipulated the software of the electronic gambling machine using his loyalty personal card numbers in order for the machine to...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 19 February 2009
Gaolathe to shrink 2009 budget
He holds the 'world recession' responsible for his latest undertaking. In his earlier proposals, the minister had made P27.36 billion available for recurrent expenditure, allocating P10.56 billion for development. Gaolathe wants to slash expenditure...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 19 February 2009
Eight suspended from UB again
The students, who were members of the Student Representative Council (SRC), were given two-week suspensions pending disciplinary hearings after class boycotts by UB students. The affected students are Kagiso Thutlwe, who is the President of the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 February 2009
Seretse hails spies in crime war
Seretse stated that his ministry is willing to investigate the allegations against the DIS once it receives evidence of wrongdoing. He said claims of torture of police officers by DIS operatives are still being investigated and once the probe is...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 19 February 2009
Tlou gets US college post
The aim is to provide students with role models of men and women in public service who are engaged in addressing critical issues of the day. The holders of the Weissberg Chair visit Beloit campus in Wisconsin for up to two weeks and give public...
19 February 2009
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