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Magistrate rejects request to recuse himself
Charumbira, who is also the deputy registrar and master of High Court, dismissing the application, said that the meetings referred to by the defence lawyers did not have a bearing on the case. "I am of the considered opinion that grounds advanced for...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 10 March 2009
Ntsoro part Two, the story of two worlds apart
Things like robots and electronic stairs were simply impossible and when the two finally make their fateful trip to the big city they are intrigued by even the slightest of things. The fun-loving duo never stops wondering, 'how do they do that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 10 March 2009
Back Stage
Ju Dou (1991) is being shown today only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. It is the second of four films on Tuesdays in a Chinese Film Festival. Last year Zhang Yimou orchestrated the opening and closing ceremonies at the Beijing...
SASA MAJUMA 10 March 2009
BDF XI dislodges Rollers
BMC finished the first round in fifth position with 24 points. In the game against BDF XI on Sunday, it was obvious that BMC was going to be a difficult customer after a heavy loss in their preceding assignment. Though captain Mosimanegape...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 10 March 2009
Good start for 'Observer'
This was Letlapeng's first win in four games and Pelokgosi had reason to smile after registering such a feat in his debut as the club coach. Pelokgosi was roped in from Kgabosetso Southern Callies of Moshupa after a fall-out between Letlapeng and...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 10 March 2009
Rousing rallies at Saleshando launch
There was hardly any parking space as BCP supporters descended upon the youthful parliamentarian's rallies to also launch his council candidates. Saleshando is standing against the ruling Botswana Democratic Party's, Gomolemo Motswaledi, who has...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 10 March 2009
Murder-accused cop attacks journos
Walking with a hitch occasioned by leg irons, Motswasele, a former police officer at Broadhurst Police Station, charged at photojournalists who were trying to photograph him, choice words tossing out of his mouth in the process. Motswasele is...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 10 March 2009
How long shall they kill our prophets?
"How long shall they kill our prophets"- Bob Marley sang The first real accident that happened to Morgan Tsvangirai and family was his mistaken belief that he could tame the old crocodile that has been eating the children of Zimbabwe from the days of...
10 March 2009
Let the Khama media charm roll-on
But that was after he had opened up to CNN the only way he could ever do for foreign journalists. Khama did for CNN what he has never attempted to do for the local private media. He gave them an all access pass into his life. Khama has this ability...
10 March 2009
AS I SEE IT
When Batswana talk about government, including some educated ones, they have in mind the Executive: the president, ministers, public servants, law officers, immigration officers, magistrates and all those who order people around, give them some...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 10 March 2009
Cartoon strip 10..03.09
10 March 2009
DCI makes surprise comeback
Accordingly, the DCI gained a modest 0.72 percent to finish the week above the 6,500-point mark. On the other hand, the FCI was flat at 1,171.80 points on thin volumes on the Foreign Equity Main Board. The local equity market has been on a steep...
STAFF WRITER 10 March 2009
Mosadi makes Batswana women proud, special
Organised by four youthful minds - Tshepo Sikwane of Big Dawg Productions, Mpho Laing, journalist and fashion editor of Lapologa magazine, Bakang Sebele, who is the founder of the non-profit organisation, Youth Alive, which focuses on HIV/AIDS and...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 10 March 2009
UB student leaders get hearing
According to the Acting Director of Public Affairs at the university, Tefo Mangope the hearings started last week Thursday and they will continue for the rest of this week. "We cannot say how long they will take but we are not anticipating the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
Man fails bail, identity unknown
He is said to have stolen property amounting to around P8,000 from a BHC house. He appeared briefly before Senior Magistrate, Peggy Madandume for arraignment yesterday. State prosecutor, Sesafeleng Dijeng said that the prosecution still has to...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
Women protect their brood
One of the legends has it that a family left the cattle-post of Zaoga one morning on foot, bound for Rakops. The woman was carrying the baby on her back while her husband shouldered a pickaxe on whose handle dangled a calabash of sour milk to be used...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 11 March 2009
Retailing regulations need bite
This is commendable. Many businesses operate with impunity throughout Botswana in the full knowledge that their waywardness will either go undetected, or it will attract no penalties or even a slap on the wrist. The officer in charge of...
11 March 2009
Dula Sentle to re-open
I am happy to say I was not disappointed! The village of Otse is beautiful, and I was able to meet many of the children. An all-day picnic was held where plenty of food was served and many games were played. But despite the...
11 March 2009
Point of correction
The above is incorrect at anyone who fails Trade Related Practice and/or Technology will not be awarded a certificate. He or she has to re-sit the subject. With National Craft Certificate courses, there are five subjects taken, they are:1. Trade...
11 March 2009
Lowering hemlines with every birthday?
Just after the South Africa Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) last month, South Africa's Sowetan newspaper featured a short piece about what the stars were wearing. The paper commented on celebrities Andile Gaelesiwe and Terry Pheto, who both...
* ADJOA OSEI - ASIBEY 11 March 2009
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11 March 2009
Medical insurance hit by economic recession
AFA's Deputy Managing Director, Rose Tatedi, was speaking at the official launch of the Francistown branch of the Pula Medical Aid Fund at Marang Hotel where she said the closing down of certain mines would affect them even more. AFA are the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
Head Up heads for New York
It has been officially accepted into the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (NYIIFVF) for screening from March 19-26. A letter from Stuart Alson, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the prestigious New York Independent...
SIDNEY BAITSILE
Correspondent 11 March 2009
Francistown artists plan arts festival
Cyril Monkgogi Ndolo, director of Mokwalo Arts and Science, says that Francistown artists have not made it a habit to get together. He says that they were inspired by the workshop that Thapong Visual Arts Centre organised last year. "After the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
Khama celebrates Mauritius Day
President Khama is accompanied on the visit by the Minister for Defence, Justice and Security, Dikgakgamatso Seretse, the Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila, and senior officials. In Port St Louis, he is expected to hold...
11 March 2009
The relationship between artists and politicians
Whilst some agree, some people, who are apolitical, refute this. However, artists, a significant section of a society, are always found dabbling in politics, either as supporters or as politicians, playing a leading role in politics. In the United...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
SA Idols race heats up
But as it is the norm with competitions, there can be only one winner, not meaning that the other contestants are not good enough. Monday night saw one of the top 10 contestants' dreams of becoming the winner of SA Idols came to a sudden end as she...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
Stakeholders fault knock-out softball
She asserted that the knock-out system instills urgency in games. Shongwe did not agree with people who said the system does not give good teams enough competition to prove themselves. "A game of softball is not about stamina. If you are big, you...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 11 March 2009
The title is ours - Killer Giants coach
The supremely confident tactician said that after his close rivals, Jwaneng Comets suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Kgabosetso Southern Callies over the weekend, all obstacles in his march to the title have been cleared. "The way...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 11 March 2009
Giant Killers and Wells share spoils
The two sides will keep the trophy for six months each while the P10,000 first prize money will be divided equally between them. The last time there was such a deadlock in a local softball final was 1996 between Vikings and Paper Club. Wells men...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 11 March 2009
Phikwe butcheries fear for nosedive
This follows the council's decision to temporarily close down its abattoir because it does not meet the set hygienic standards. The abattoir will be closed for 20 days starting Monday. During a meeting last Friday, Town Clerk, Kutlwano Matenge...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
BDP defamation suit goes to court
Sebele is a member of the Bakwena royal family. He was defeated by Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri in the BDP primaries for Molepolole North. Morwaeng is demanding P500,000 from Sebele for defamation of character. He claims that without lawful...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 11 March 2009
BHC builds for destitute
The groundbreaking ceremony for the house of Shadiko Baseyo has been performed and BHC public and corporate affairs manager Mookodi Seisa said at the event that their CSR programmed aims to assist the less fortunate members of the community. "It is...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 11 March 2009
Murder suspects in court
The indictment alleges that the four men, Fanuel Mpofu, Assurance Ndlovu, Butholizwe Ndlovu and Romeo Mpofu on February 16, 2007 near Mokubilo village along the Francistown to Orapa road, acting together and with common purpose, murdered Irene Nthoi....
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 11 March 2009
New Era College claims sabotage
According to the managing director of the school, had it not been for the delayed license by the TEC, they could have been one of the private institutions that got government sponsored students in the past two years. He said that instead of...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
Promising response to Tsheko's appeal
At least P500,000 is needed for the operation, which will also require a team of 11 surgeons. Briefing the media in Gaborone yesterday, Dorcus Makgato-Malesu, the chairperson of Sponsor-a-Child Trust, revealed that they have already collected...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 March 2009
Murder-accused BCP councillor granted bail
Tabengwa is facing a single count of murder after he allegedly shot dead one Kabelo Motswedi Molalapata at his home in Block One on March 7 last year. Tabengwa spent two days in prison after Senior Magistrate Peggy Madandume remanded him in custody...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 11 March 2009
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