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Debswana shuts mines
The mining company says it is shutting down two of its mines in Orapa and Damtshaa for the rest of 2009. The other mines, Letlhakane, Orapa No.1 plant and Jwaneng Mine, which have not opened since they closed for Christmas, will remain closed until...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
BAM-BCP discuss draft manifesto
Parliamentary and council candidates from across the country filled the Pandagala Junior Secondary School Hall in Tutume to discuss the manifesto titled: 'A Nation At Crossroads: Which Way Now? Democracy Or Military Dictatorship'. During the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 February 2009
Over P600,000 in overpayment to RSA students
The Auditor General's report for the financial year ending March 31, 2008 reveals that a total of P655, 601 is owed due to the overpayment of students. The overpayments arose from various factors, among them payments to students who had absconded...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
Agriculture Minister predicts satisfactory yields
He added that by the end of December, only about 12,000 hectares had been planted in the communal sub-sector but this increased to 90,000 hectares by February 13. "We are however still concerned by the high number of fields that remain un-utilised...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
FCC cuts budget by P7 million
Mayor Buti Billy told a full council meeting yesterday that " we are currently faced with a global financial crisis which has resulted in a widespread economic recession. "This has resulted in a sharp decline in private demand especially in...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 24 February 2009
IPHC priest interdicted in unholy wrangle
Police here have opened a file in which Pule alleges that he was assaulted by some members of the church after entering the church premises with his 12-year old son last Wednesday. The church has now instructed Duma Boko and Company to...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
Northern cluster water supply delayed
The construction of the northern cluster, which was expected to start in April this year has been delayed by design audit and tender documentation review stages. Construction is now expected to begin in August this year, the Minister of Local...
24 February 2009
IEC seeks to cancel by-elections
The IEC is consulting with wards that are supposed to hold by-elections to forgo them because the October general elections are just around the corner. IEC secretary Gabriel Seeletso said given the short time left ahead of general elections, there...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
Tempers flare in court over 'boluses' exhibit
Gagothata Newe, who is facing a stock theft charge, is represented by Tshekiso Tshekiso of Kgalemang and Associates while the state is represented by David Pitlagano of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The two parties appeared before...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
Govt sets aside P88m for internship drive
The objective of the initiative is to accord fresh graduates the opportunity to gain work-based skills while they continue to explore employment avenues. Presenting his budget proposal in Parliament last week, Labour and Home Affairs Minister Peter...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
Thank you, Afrobarometer
We have not had a chance to read the report yet, but we are satisfied with the good job that our brothers and sisters in the government media are doing. This is despite the ever-present prospect of being fired or transferred for writing,...
24 February 2009
AS I SEE IT
Serema went on an overdrive, lambasting the two parliamentary hopefuls, whose political sin and crime allegedly was the perceived denigrating speeches against the high priest of the ruling party, HE President Lieutenant General Ian Khama. Serema...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 24 February 2009
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24 February 2009
AB deal awaits govt approval
Said the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Baledzi Gaolathe, in his budget speech four weeks ago: "Government started fresh negotiations with IDI, which have successfully been concluded and it is expected that the management contract will...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
Company results fail to inspire share prices on BSE
Although FNBB again traded flat yesterday, BIHL posted a marginal rise of 5thebe which proved insufficient to offset the 10thebe fall in Engen, which dragged the DCI down. At this time last year when the reporting season began, financial...
STAFF WRITER 24 February 2009
Ministry hosts Japanese experts
According to a statement from the ministry, the objective of the seminar is to provide a platform for the Japanese Science and Technology Research experts to share their experience on possible interventions to support the development of science,...
24 February 2009
Did fans snub Thuli's album launch?
Few attended the event at Zebras club in Mogoditshane despite the line-up, which boasted the likes of P Mag, Franco, Jeff Matheatau and Matona, among others. Was the low turnout due to the fact that it was not yet month end or her long absence from...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 February 2009
'Security guards' invade music scene
Since their arrival onto the music scene late last year Matona have attracted attention from fans across the scope. They are a group of four young men trying to use music and drama to glorify the security job, which has been shunned by many over the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 February 2009
Back Stage
Daratt won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival in 2006. It is a movie that makes you think. It is writer and director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's third film. The first, which was also the first feature film made in Chad, is Bye Bye Africa...
24 February 2009
Masitaoka completes double over Letlapeng
Letlapeng custodian Mothusi Nkau was called to action early when he beat out a long-range shot from Kabo Banogi. Under scorching heat, Letlapeng put Masitaoka under pressure in the first half with the Molepolole side conceding a number of corner...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 February 2009
Gaborone Cricket Club retains committee
Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, club chairman, Sumod Damodar said that the officials were retained unopposed. However, two new faces, Revi Angara and Anend Rangaswamy have been included as additional members of the executive committee. Damodar...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 24 February 2009
Brilliant Ngele buries Gunners
The first half was especially an eventful affair with Gunners threatening the resilient Santos' defence. Gunners drew first blood through Abednico Powell in the second minute but the lead was short-lived as Ngele equalised two minutes later. The...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 February 2009
More specially elected MPs for BDP?
In an unprecedented move, the BDP has written to all its members directing them not to oppose a motion by Mahalapye East MP Botlogile Tshireletso calling on Parliament to amend the Constitution to allow for the number of MPs to be increased from the...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 25 February 2009
Minister defends 'police shootings'
Since the beginning of the year, two people have been shot and killed by the police in different incidents in Maun and recently in Gaborone. The police have admitted that the young man who was killed in Maun was not the one that they were...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 February 2009
Nasha to account for anti-woman remarks
The caucus stands for the political empowerment and enhancement of the political leadership of women. It is all about women politicians showing solidarity with each other. Hence to our shock and surprise to learn that Mma-Nasha has made a special...
25 February 2009
BNF Youth support UB students
We also call on the UB management to reinstate the suspended Student Representative Council (SRC) without any conditions whatsoever. We are moved to support and show solidarity with the students on their demands. Access to education is one of the...
25 February 2009
BDP is drunk with power
Previously there had been robust debates surrounding the efficacy of keeping this now outdated practice of rewarding ruling party cronies and loyalists who could not make it to either Parliament or council chambers. At independence, the practice was...
25 February 2009
BoB relaxes monetary policy
BoB governor, Linah Mohohlo indicated on Monday that interest rates will fall in 2009 while the exchange rate regime will not be significantly shifted as part of measures to counter the unfolding challenges to Botswana's economic growth...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
Cartoon strip 25.02.09
25 February 2009
The maestro who refuses to shine
His latest work was with borankana prodigy Deben Natale, who is currently making waves with his Sebodu ke nnenekwane. But if you think that was Mafoko's best project ever then you had better think again because comparing this maestro's work is no...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 25 February 2009
Miss Botswana 2009 a 'Mercedez Benz affair'
According to Thapelo Pabalinga, the spokesperson for the organisers, they have been contracted to run the show by the Miss Botswana licence-holders, the Botswana Council of Women (BCW). Pabalinga revealed that they intend to bring back respect for...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
Poetry lovers in for a treat
But wait a minute, poetry will not be the only thing on the programme as there will be story telling as well. The performance is open to anyone interested in attending and it is free. Non-members who would like to bring a story or poem are free to do...
STAFF WRITER 25 February 2009
Siile, Gabasiane set to shine
The Francistown concert will be entitled Ladies In Jazz. This will not be the first time that the country's "ladies of jazz" will be staging a show in the Ghetto. In between the breaks, jazzman Soares Katumbela aka DJ SK, would be spinning the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 February 2009
College students hold principal hostage
The students called the principal to address them at 8am. When he failed to report to the dining hall, the SRC president went to call him and the students refused to let him go without giving them concrete answers. The meeting, which started at...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
Gunners' official accuse players of sabotage
"It is not that Chicco is not a good coach. If you look from our game against Gaborone United until Sunday's game, you can see that some of our players have been plotting our downfall," Dada said. "We need a review to see if some of the players...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 25 February 2009
Clubs qualify for Oseg-Mokoto finals
The men clubs that made it through are defending champions BDF IX, Wells, Paper Club, Scramblers, Rail Giants and Carats. In the women's competition, holders Wells, Bears, BDF IX, Carats, Scramblers and Police IX will do battle in the final. They...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 25 February 2009
Farmers risk losing ISPAAD benefits
"They (the farmers) will be disqualified from the scheme next year to focus only on serious farmers," Shaw Kgathi told a full meeting of the Francistown City Council (FCC). ISPAAD has been introduced by the government to replace the Arable Land...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 25 February 2009
Peer education rolls to Phikwe schools
Peer Education Programme manager Rebecca Nkalanga has indicated that the programme has been piloted in Gaborone by Salvation Army Psycho-Social Support Initiative (SAPSSI) and in Francistown by Youth Health Organisation (YOHO). She noted that...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
Parties welcome IEC decision
Four council seats are vacant after the death of the incumbents and with general elections scheduled for October, the IEC has suggested that they should not be filled. There is concern that the newly elected councillors may not even attend council...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 25 February 2009
MPs fail to pay rent
The Auditor-General report for the year ending March 31, 2008 found that there is no indication that the defaulters are being vigorously followed to pay up. The report says that MPs have accumulated P91,703 in arrears for electricity. The existing...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
Brigades takeover costs P249m
The takeover has resulted in 103 percent increase in the recurrent budget for the Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (DVET), bulging to P 488, 494, 570 in the 2009/10 financial year. Already government has ...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
Over 1, 000 govt cattle stolen
Kweneng East Member of Parliament (MP) Moeng Pheto asked the Minister of Agriculture, Christian De Graaf, about the state of affairs at the farm early this week. The minister said the cattle were stolen by Batswana or South...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
Nkate updates House on UB rumpus
The minister outlined some of the reasons that led to the disturbances. "One group of students, who had been staying on-campus in the first semester, decided to move out in the second semester and demanded that the ministry should pay them...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 25 February 2009
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