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Kario raps 'thieving' Lawyers
Kario said this in Parliament on Monday when commenting on the budget request by the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security for the Attorney General's Chambers (AGs).While he commended the AGs Chambers for initiating a study to bring about legal...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 04 March 2009
Selebi-Phikwe grapples with drugs shortage
The national drug availability level is 80 percent. The mayor said the government has waived tender regulations to allow councils to procure drugs from private pharmaceutical companies. But the demand for drugs is high and the private sector...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 04 March 2009
Ten hospitals sacrificed in NDP 10
The hospitals were to be built in Moshupa, Tonota, Mabutsane, Lerala, Mmathubudukwane and Letlhakeng under the soon-to-start National Development Plan (NDP) 10. Other health projects that were planned for the NDP 10 and have been postponed include...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
The Eskimos bounce back with O mpimpile
They have released an album titled O mpimpile, a phrase from street-speak, which denotes an act of betrayal by one close to you. In the context of this title, which is also the fifth track in this album, O mpimpile is used to refer to a friend who...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
Christian woman moots 'Queen Esther' beauty pageant
But in the words of former beauty queen Vehae Tjiriange, beauty pageants are rooted in the history of the Christian faith. The Miss Malaika Botswana 2005 reveals that according to the Bible, Esther (in the Old Testament) was a beauty queen who...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
US Idols show goes on air today
Unlike others, Idols has continued without fail, to unearth talent and produce musicians of substance. The eighth season of American Idols is scheduled to start airing on DStv's series channel today, with the South African Idols wrapping up...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
Lesokwane brews 'fresh' album
"I am happy with the way things have been shaping up for me since I started music. I never hit the roof like other musicians have done but I was never at the bottom either," Lesokwane said. Still, Lesokwane, who is Franco's cousin, believes that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 March 2009
Australian company gets Ngami mining licences
The area adjoins the diamond exploration licences held by the company at Tsumkwe in north-eastern Namibia, where Mount Burgess has discovered three kimberlites to date. Mount Burgess believed that it is in an advantageous position to have secured the...
STAFF WRITER 04 March 2009
Guesthouses: Minister is on the right track
There is no doubt that the guesthouse business is spreading fast in the country and something needs to be done to streamline the sub-sector and sort out its problems. The two parties-the minister and guesthouse operators-exchanged information and...
Editor 04 March 2009
Why bipartisanship is good politics
Like most recent American presidents, Obama campaigned on a promise to work with his political opponents for the greater good of the country. Bill Clinton said much the same thing before he was elected, and then spent his first term in a knockdown...
* CHRIS PATTEN 04 March 2009
Ministry on Jwaneng clinical waste
The public is duly informed of the following: The cool box that is reported to have been abandoned did not contain clinical waste as reported but rather, this was a specimen cool box that contained sealed vaccutainer needles and test tubes. ...
04 March 2009
AB to rejoin IATA-Ramsden
He was responding to a question by Member of Parliament (MP) for Mogoditshane Patrick Masimolole who wanted to know whether withdrawal of Air Botswana's membership from IATA was associated with its non-compliance with IATA safety requirements and...
STAFF WRITER 04 March 2009
BFTU have the capacity to bargain
The formal establishment follows a resolution made by BFTU affiliates in the Public Service on Monday 9th February 2009, which was effected on Monday 23rd February 2009. This Press Release also serves to address the misconceptions which are spread...
04 March 2009
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04 March 2009
Kgosiyang confident ahead of world event
Kgosiyang said he is confident that the team will do well after the players put a spirited fight against South Africa in four friendly matches over the weekend. The matches were used as part of preparations for the world event and to select the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 March 2009
Factions chase away Ramotlhwa
When he quit on Friday, he said that he has been driven out by factions in the association and its structures. Information reaching Mmegi Sport indicates that Ramotlhwa could have left last year but he was convinced by some people to soldier on....
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
Chirwa out , Observer in at Letlapeng
Letlapeng technical director, Butler Selelo has said they decided to move on after Moseki ditched the team two weeks ago. "There was nothing more we could do. We tried everything to bring him back to the team but we were unsuccessful. Life has to go...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 04 March 2009
Changes in Tourism Act to accommodate guesthouses
Mokaila said that the number of guesthouses in Botswana have gone up tremendously since the act came into being. He said the mushrooming of guesthouses have spun out of control. The minister stated that he agreed to convene the meeting because he is...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
Ministry stops overpayment to Monarch students
It is said the government realised at the end of last year that it has been paying R800 per student per month for accommodation over the R1,500 a month asking price. A directive was issued last year to contain the wastage and make the students pay...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
Peace as Mfa's rival is launched at Nata
Makosha, who has ousted the long standing Mfa as Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) parliamentary candidate for the constituency, was launched together with his council candidates by Serowe South MP Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi in Nata on Saturday. The...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 04 March 2009
BNF yet to ratify IEC code
The public relations officer of the electoral authority, Osupile Maroba, says the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Botswana People's Party (BPP) and Botswana Labour Party (BLP) are the latest to join MELS and Botswana Congress Party (BCP)...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff writer 04 March 2009
Councillor Dipuo laid to rest
He was the second child born to Mme Qhumokwake Sekonga and the late Rre Dipuo Moyarapabi of Sankoyo Village in the North West District on September 18, 1962.The late councillor was brought up in a farming family until he worked on the South African...
04 March 2009
Drug-resistant TB undermines success - Motsumi
Presenting her Committee of Supply budget in Parliament on Monday, Health Minister Lesego Motsumi said the increase in Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR) and Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDRTB) undermines achievements posted over the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
CDC acts to curb water shortages
Raditanka has said that to meet the demand most of the boreholes are either operated far beyond the recommended 10 hours a day or the supply is augmented by using water bowsers. The current water shortage in the district is attributed to the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 04 March 2009
Moupo calls for DPP autonomy
The Leader of the Opposition was commenting on the 2009-2010 budget for the AG's Chambers. He said he has no problems with DPP consulting the AG. But the DPP should be independent and its director should be made an accounting officer, who will budget...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 March 2009
Kgosi Mosielele did a commendable job
We take this opportunity to commend him for leading his people to demonstrate that the spirit of self-reliance is still alive. This is even more important at a time when the world is facing a debilitating financial crisis. The crisis has forced...
05 March 2009
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05 March 2009
Gope mine unlikely to take off
The company said this last week as it downgraded its buying recommendation for Gem Diamonds following an interim management statement earlier this month and meetings with management. "Capital market conditions make it unlikely the group will be able...
STAFF WRITER 05 March 2009
Council in pressure to recoup 'lost' imprest
The developments have brought into sharp relief the internal controls of the Selebi-Phikwe Town Council (SPTC). But SPTC has managed to recover P52, 672.47 in imprest erroneously availed to its employees, including town clerks. A difficulty is...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 05 March 2009
World bank holds meetings with Finance ministry
The WBG's programme will focus on four elements of the government's short and long term agenda that includes Infrastructure for increased competitiveness, by providing technical input and financing for critical infrastructure investments in power and...
05 March 2009
Chris Manto 7 a one hit wonder?
The track was simply irresistible and not even children could ignore it while the elderly could not help but give the tune the nod every time it played on national radio. Few cared what the words meant, some even making their own compositions while...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 March 2009
A soulful night with Pastor Dube
But although a lot of attention will be on the two singers, the show dubbed 'Gospel is still Alive' is actually a night dedicated to our own Hosana Gospel Ministers, a newly formed multiple member group who will also be showcasing their talents at...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 March 2009
Thuli's former dancer switches to gospel
Now Dikhading, who hails from Majaalela in the Southern District, is adamant God has finally decided her fate. "It was my calling, I have always loved gospel music even when I was dancing for Thuli. I think it was just a mistake that I recorded that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 March 2009
Student releases scorching album
Kombani used to be a dancer with the Chronicles, the Francistown group that won My African Dream competition two years ago. "I am a talented dancer, but I tried at producing my own music album and it worked," he said. Sbonda says that he...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 05 March 2009
Gongmaster are back again
Gongmaster, known as Mponang Ketshabile and Ditiro, had released an album titled Makanyane. They have now released the sophomore work, a sequence to the precursor. The album titled Makanyane Vol.2 starts off with a track called Botsotsi, which...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff writer 05 March 2009
BCP councillor jailed for murder
The indictment alleges that Tabengwa at Block 1 Location in Francistown murdered Kabelo Motswedi Molalapata. Senior Magistrate Peggy Madandume has committed the matter to the High Court since investigations are complete. The Ikageng ward councillor...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 05 March 2009
BDF IX vow to retain Oseg-AP classic
Other men sides taking part in the finals are Wells, Paper Club, Scramblers, Rail Giants, Carats and hosts Vikings. In the women's competition, defending champions Wells, Bears, BDF IX, Carats, Vikings, Scramblers and Police IX will do battle in the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 05 March 2009
Fighters' coach defends underperforming players
"Things are hectic for us, players are demoralised because they are not paid properly and they have lost focus. I know people would say that I am making excuses, but we are the only country where clubs in the national league are not funded. Obviously...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 March 2009
BCA reacts to Pakistan terrorist attacks
At least six people were killed in the incident with seven Sri Lankan cricketers wounded. Reports say up to 12 gunmen attacked the squad's convoy near the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with rockets, hand grenades and automatic weapons. The attacks...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 March 2009
Madirelo blamed for laxity over interns
During an Institute Industry Partnership Programme (IIPP) breakfast show organised by the Selebi-Phikwe Technical College (SPTECO) recently, managers and captains of industry called for improved monitoring of interns. The meeting was organised to...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 05 March 2009
Merafhe stresses importance of education
Speaking at the 10th anniversary of Rainbow High School, Merafhe said education has been allocated 20 percent of the total budget because government is aware that an educated and informed nation is critical to the social and economic development of...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 March 2009
Gaborone gets High Court
The Minister for Justice, Defence and Security, Dikgakgamatso Seretse told Parliament this week that the P80 million will be used for the design and construction of the facilities. The Court of Appeal and the High Court are in Lobatse, the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 March 2009
Botswana courts go hi-tech
The new technology will allow cases to be heard via video conferencing and give members of the public and lawyers access to court records at the click of a mouse. The changes are meant to provide easy and quick access to judicial information...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 March 2009
'Sharing the Caring of the Nation'
Speaking at a panel discussion marking the beginning of IWD celebrations, Khin-Sandi Lwin, UN Resident Coordinator, explained that the burden could be caring for children who are the future productive citizens of the country or for those who are ill...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 March 2009
Court revokes bail of defilement convict
Kitso Kgamelo who has been out on bail pending the outcome of the appeal of his conviction was sent back to jail to wait for judgment on June 12 by Justice Modiri Letsididi who intimated that he found no prospects for the success of the case. The...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 05 March 2009
From Lady Di to Michelle Obama
That same week, in the midst of the worst economic crisis since the 1930's, a national poll found that support for President Barack Obama was remarkably high, with respondents consistently saying that he "cares about people like me." These two...
* NAOMI WOLF 05 March 2009
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