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Katlholo denies he was pushed
There have been conspiracy theories that Katlholo has been made a sacrificial lamb because of the explosive Nchindo corruption case. The case is said to be a hot potato that has the potential to divide government. There have been claims that there...
13 March 2009
Moruti on the guard in Okavango
In his view, a bridge could usher the much needed business to the constituency. The bridge would also facilitate free movement of people in the constituency into other parts of the country. As it is, residents of the Okavango depend on an...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Botswana /Namibia to implement telecoms agreement
Convened by the Ministers of Trade and Industry, Mr Neo Moroka on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Science and Technology, Hon Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, and Namibia's Information and Communication Technology, Hon Kapaanda, the meeting agreed...
13 March 2009
Car washers up in arms
The applicants, Thabani Molauzi, Smart Setlhako and Molamodi Nleya had filed an urgent application at the Magistrate's Court that Francistown City Council (FCC) attorney Mokhurutshe, city clerk Kebabonye and the FCC be cited for contempt of principal...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Babirwa women in constant combat with poverty and inequality
BOBONONG: As women celebrate Women's Day around the world and reflect on their achievements and challenges, Babirwa women deserve recognition in their own right, especially in their fight against poverty and inequality. Bafedile Motsamai makes a...
13 March 2009
Moitoi bids Tsvangirai farewell
Venso-Moitoi was among several SADC dignitaries, diplomats and senior Zimbabwean government officials who witnessed the burial of Susan on Wednesday at the Tsvangirais' rural home in Buhera in the eastern Manicaland province. The minister said...
FRASER MPOFU 13 March 2009
Police stuck with 'stolen' meat
The police want to dispose of the meat but since the case is registered before court they have to get the court to order that the meat be disposed of. Chief magistrate, Lorraine Makati-Lesang said that what was going to happen at the end of trial...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
P80m corruption case set for April
Yesterday, the public prosecutor, Keorapele Sambere confirmed the dates before Chief Magistrate, Lot Moroka. Moroka told the court that they would be no regular mentions until trial resumes. Kelaeng, who appeared on his own behalf, also confirmed...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Butchery owner on trial for stock theft
The duo appeared before Chief Magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang for trial. Investigating officer Constable Moagi Dlodlo of Tatitown police related how he came to know of the matter and later charged the two accused persons. 'Dlodlo said that they...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
IT gets half the communications budget
Out of the P743,696,069 allocated for development projects in the Ministry of Communications, Science and Technology, the ICT Hub project has been allocated P360 million. Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, stated in Parliament this week: "This is our...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Accident or not, MDC must let the dust settle
I pray that the Prime minister maintains or regains his focus. Susan Tsvangirai stood by her husband through a lot of trying times and, indeed, she died sitting next to her husband. It is my hope that Mr Tsvangirai recognises that he and Mai...
DON-MARTIN ROPAFADZO 13 March 2009
Divisions rock BDP in Phikwe
In the run-up to the 2004 general election, Selebi-Phikwe MPs, Kavis Kario and Nonofo Molefhi were bosom buddies. Kario supported Molefhi in his bid to ouster former Selebi-Phikwe MP, Daisy Pholo. At the council, Kario, a former deputy mayor, enjoyed...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Tertiary education is a mess
Now it has emerged that in the past few weeks, a joint operation between the departments of immigration and citizenship, labour, social security and other law enforcements agencies has been rooting out lecturers and teachers in private colleges and...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
PMTCT: The baby's 'saviour' from HIV
As HIV/AIDS remains the leading social and public health problem in Botswana, as indeed elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa, the government vigorously used the three-pronged strategies of information, education and communication to help change...
TOM ONIRO
Correspondent 13 March 2009
ABCH to launch retail banking in July
"We are excited about the project but realise that the economic environment is now very different from when it was first conceived," Group CEO, Douglas Munatsi, said on Wednesday during the announcement of ABCH results for the year ended 31 December...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
IMF conference identifies diversification delays as a problem
The conference, "Changes: Successful Partnerships for Africa's Growth Challenges," ran from March 10 to 11 and brought together African policymakers, development partners, the private sector and civil society to share experiences and learn from...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Sightholders remain positive inspite of slump
The country's 16 sightholders, as they are called, are among the diamond sector's hardest hit in the global financial crisis. As at October last year, 2 500 Batswana were employed by the cutting and polishing firms, with the figure expected to rise...
BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT 13 March 2009
Tourism Board gets lion's share of ministry budget
The funds have been allocated for BTB projects, while some of the money will be tapped from the Department of Tourism. P46, 903, 140 is provided to enable BTB to continue its mandate of providing tourism services to the nation and to operate its six...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Reprieve as BCL reduces 'retrenchees' to 200
Responding to Mmegi enquiries, BCL Public Relations and Communications Superintendent, Tiro Kganela, said the mine cut the number after exploring other avenues to keep as many employees as possible on the job. "BCL has always had a plan with options...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
ABCH suspends rights issue amid recession
Announcing the group's results for the year ended 31 December 2008 at GICC on Wednesday, Group Chief Executive Officer Douglas Munatsi said key stakeholders are supportive of the move to suspend the rights issue as investors are "experiencing a...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Consumer Watchdog
As you read this we will be graced yet again by the inestimable presence of John Tschohl, the man who was apparently once described by Time magazine as a "client service guru". He's been brought over again by our National Productivity Centre...
13 March 2009
Three youngsters impress at Thapong
The trio, who have just completed their Form Five, impressed many art lovers who came to witness the opening of the exhibition with their exquisite artworks. Thato Khomela's acrylic on canvas piece Basket Expo looks like the work of an...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
CDC backlog eradication project moves slowly
The Central District Council (CDC) has said the shortage of the materials and delays in supply because of the massive construction work in South Africa for 2010 World Cup facilities has adversely affected its plans to clear that backlog of...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Back Stage
On March 19, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Phandu Skelemani, will open the film festival. The first film to be shown is Zimbabwe (2007) by Darrell Root, 84 minutes long. After the film a discussion will take place on...
13 March 2009
You are a glorious attractive mess
Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD Correspondent The Shack a surprising little book began as a family project. A father, who felt he had lost everything, wanted to write something of value for his six children. He started with an outline that followed...
13 March 2009
'The real issue is political will', Annan tells IMF
In opening remarks on the second day of a two-day conference co-organised here by the Government of Tanzania and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Deputy UN Secretary General Dr Asha-Rose Migiro called on Africa's development partners to...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Zimbabwe has a history of mysterious car accidents
Political feuding within ZANU-PF before and after independence in Zimbabwe have led to the loss of lives of top politicians, businessmen and pro-democracy activists, mostly in road accidents believed to have been orchestrated by ZANU-PF leader...
13 March 2009
These elections are about candidate over party
The year 2009, it appears, will be the year of the candidate rather than the party. Everything suggests that the leading political parties - the ruling Botswana Democratic Party and the opposition Botswana National Front - have gravitated towards...
13 March 2009
Waiting for militias to leave the Kivus
"These armed groups have a very poor human rights record, and usually a high concentration of armed men is directly related to a high frequency of rights violations, including roadblocks, extortion, looting and sexual violence." Most IDPs in...
13 March 2009
Govt must learn to consult
It is shocking to learn that it is now that the minister wants to engage the media. This is exactly what the media has been demanding even before the law was passed. So why now when the law has already been enacted? We are not surprised by what...
13 March 2009
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
Everything in the country still seems to work as it has done since the country started to go down a slippery path almost 10 years ago. So much so, in fact, that a Los Angeles Times article on the Internet recently quoted President Robert Mugabe as...
13 March 2009
We could educate MP Kario if only he would let us
It is with extreme level of concern and utter disappointment that Council of the Law Society of Botswana views these comments. The Honourable junior Minister makes the following insinuations; .That generally Lawyers are thieves and are always in and...
* TEBOGO SEBEGO 13 March 2009
Freedom requires vigilance
In the law passed by Parliament in December 2008 and which came into effect after being assented to by our President in the same month, the definition of media practitioner has remained unchanged, and the need for registration has been extended to...
13 March 2009
Appeals court soon to operate fulltime
Parliament has been told that the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security is working with relevant authorities to come up with the right model and balance to achieve the localisation and permanence of the Court of Appeal. This was said by the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Nitty Gritty
Go peita- to stick a hose up someone's assDiborele- spectaclesLetsoku- powder made from a brown stoneLetsela- cloth/ wrapperKatakata- caterpillarSepora- wooden stoolDimonamone- sweets; suckersNkuke- paraffin that wants to be carried Sekiripoto-...
13 March 2009
Cartoon strip 13..03.09
13 March 2009
First Cut
Not that I had anything against the eventual victor David Fani, but because I felt that he lacked the aggression and decisiveness, which I think the BFA currently needs. However, other people were of the view that Makgalemele is not good enough and...
13 March 2009
Tennis club faces demolition
During last week's meeting of Selebi-Phikwe Town Council, the mayor Amogelang Mojuta said the Ministry of Local Government has reinstated the construction of the bus rank, which had been deferred indefinitely last year. Mojuta said the tender for...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Softball benefits from soccer stadium closures
The crowds at the event were massive and at the final whistle, the convoy that left the National Diamond could be mistaken to be from a high profile football match between Rollers and Gaborone United. In the last game, the National Diamond stands...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Liverpool face daunting task at Old Trafford
United are seven points ahead and have the benefit of a game to spare. They have not lost in a longtime and do not look like a losing side at the moment. How Liverpool tends to dispute this fact remains a step steeper than a ladder. Truly speaking,...
SHINE MACHIIRWALI
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Mascarenhas upset over BNSC awards omission
Mascarenhas, who has blazed the bowling trail with her exploits on the green, achieved a historic eighth place finish in the World Bowls in New Zealand last January. She went on to represent the country at the World Singles Championship in Scotland...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Botswana team leaves for Tiger Bowls
Kitso Robert, Remmie Kebapetse, Newman Motshidisi and Oabona Motlhadile carry the hopes of the nation as the team makes its debut in the world event. Motshidisi and Robert are the most experienced members of the team. The on-form Kebapetse has...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Battle of relegation candidates
The two bottom clubs are still smarting from the humiliating defeats they suffered last weekend. Nico United were humbled 4-1 by Uniao Flamingo Santos while log leaders, Gaborone United (GU) swamped Naughty Boys 5-0 last weekend. However, Nico...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
Ramotswa hosts crucial First Division clash
Defeat for Comets will mean a serious dent to their title challenge because Killer Giants will increase the gap to eight points. Hence, the two sides are both under pressure to get maximum points. Defeat will be disastrous but a draw will favour...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 March 2009
'Oh yes,we are there in Nchindo case,'says AG
The AG also said they will be defending government in a related application where Nchindo's attorneys are challenging the constitution. The AG made the comment yesterday at a rare media briefing by her department. Molokomme's comment comes at a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
No - confidence motions worry BNSC
He said in the last one year, five sports codes have moved to have a vote-of-no-confidence in officials. Kemoeng said it looks like sports bodies have now resolved to censor officials even when there is room for negotiations. He asserted that it...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 13 March 2009
We are not afraid of Rollers -Ntini
When they met a fortnight ago at the same venue, Santos pulled a surprise when they beat Rollers 2-1 in an entertaining game. Boitshoko Zikhale and Farasai Nyamumamwendo scored for the Gabane side while Rollers' consolation goal came from substitute...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Can Matebele come to the party?
On their return to top flight, they started badly. But they have recovered sufficiently and forced themselves into the title race. Currently, Matebele under the tutelage of coach Stanley Mwaanga are sitting in third spot and waiting to pounce if the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 13 March 2009
Media workers must shun heinous law
In the history of both Germany and cinema, there is a colossal and controversial figure, a filmmaker called Leni Riefenstahl. The creative and very talented filmmaker lived at the height of Hitler's rule, producing some of the most well-choreographed...
13 March 2009
Domkrag bosses reprimand S/Phikwe councilor
The tongue-lashing of the 'wayward' councillor apparently took place over the head of the party's regional branch. It was brought to bear on Matlhogonolo by the Secretary General of the ruling party Jacob Nkate and its Executive Secretary Dr Comma...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 13 March 2009
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