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Princess Marina overwhelmed by congestion
According to the management, the growing population of Gaborone and its environs has seen the hospital struggling to provide health care services. Hospital superintendent, Dr Chiapo Lesetedi, said that the hospital, whose catchment area runs from...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
Cartoon strip 18.03.09
18 March 2009
Inflation eases to 10-month low
The last time annual inflation was under 12 percent was in April last year, before it went up to an all- time high 15.1 percent because of high food and oil prices. "The February National Consumer Price Index was 124.1, registering an...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
Explicit lyrics out - Leruarua
"I would rather not sell than try to use vulgar language. As musicians we have a responsibility towards society and we should not be seen as promoting this kind of language," Sedima told Showbiz. He says his new album is about love and respecting...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 March 2009
Baron down and out of SA Idols show
During a nerve wrecking episode of the elimination show, which airs on DStv's M-Net every Monday, Daniel Baron became the second top 10 contestant to leave the show. The young man admitted to the presenter that he was not expecting to leave the...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
Mafia Soul expands despite recession
According to the founder Molefi Nkwete, this year their focus will be on expansion."We have decided to reach out to a market we haven't been able to access in the past, so this year will see us undertaking many ventures in Botswana," says the...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 18 March 2009
Discontent at Masitaoka
Masitaoka had a good second round last season standing in the way of Prisons XI and Killer Giants and effectively killing the two clubs' title ambitions. Killer Giants' title charge went up in smoke when they lost at home to Masitaoka just a week...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 March 2009
Introspection saves Prisons XI
Veteran striker Tatenda Mbikiwa believes their steady climb to the top came as a result of self- introspection. "We lost two games in succession at the end of the first round and that came as a wake up call. Now are happy to have recovered from the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 March 2009
Notwane youth to play in South Africa
Team coach, Chris Leswafe told yesterday that the invitation to play in South Africa came after they won the youth league. The Notwane side is in the same group with Inter Milan Youth Academy of Italy, Mumbai Academy of India and Gauteng...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
Swimming boss warns detractors
He said the bad publicity tarnishes the good name of the sport. He urged those who have ideas on how to run the sport to come forward and make proposals. Morton was reacting to media reports in recent weeks alleging racism in swimming. He was...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 March 2009
Taxing campaigns killdemocracy -Ntuane
He said that could go a long way in enhancing democracy and in promoting cleangovernance, minimising abuse of office andcorruption. "I support the funding of political parties.I don't think there is any politician who iscontesting the elections who...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 March 2009
Ministry prioritises de-centralisation
Speaking during the first ever People's Day at Selebi-Phikwe Town Council over the weekend, Masalila pointed out that part of the Local Government's objectives is the establishment of additional sub-districts, administrative authorities and service...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
Condom wrapper shocks beer guzzlers
The company has described the incident as a rare occurrence in their 33 years' history. However KBL said, "In light of the nature of the incident as well as the inspection findings, we have concluded that the unfortunate experience cannot be...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
Does Zwenshambe JSS have food?
"There is food in the school. The parents who called you distorted the information," he said. Some parents claim that there is no food at the school and they have to buy their children food and take it to them at the school. "We have bought food...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
BDP divisions puzzle Dada
The business moghul said at a Maun West constituency fundraising dinner over the weekend that party members should undertake a deep and thorough introspection after elections to discover why polls divide them. "The purpose of the thorough...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
Tawana shows his mettle
The choir continued to shine before the top table singing partisan songs about Tawana's abilities and ridiculing the opposition parties that they did not pose a threat. The songs encouraged BDP diehards to go and vote in large numbers. Botswana...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 18 March 2009
This is a big joke
Interestingly, Lefhoko reportedly revealed that Botswana missed an opportunity to have a branch of an Australian university on its soil primarily due to unavailability of serviced land. Monash University has since set up shop in South Africa....
18 March 2009
Two sides of the same South African Police Service
There are honest and hardworking policemen like Piet Beyleveld, the highly respected detective who rose to fame with his successful investigations, notably of serial killings. There are, however, murder cases that not only go unsolved, but very...
* JOHAN BURGER 18 March 2009
In defence of honourable J D Nkate
The reasons for such, a move are politically motivated, under false pretext that going for his head will present the rather over-ambitious BCP with a Prized trophy and consequently land BDP a crippling blow. The BCP should be forewarned that such...
18 March 2009
Expelled BNF 'mavericks' in comeback bid
The letter has been written by former national disciplinary board chairperson, Dr Lebohang Letsie on behalf of Lobatse legislator Nehemiah Modubule and former central committee member Dr Elmon Tafa and others. The trio were expelled from the party...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 19 March 2009
Botswana to host TICAD meeting this weekend
The discussions will focus on boosting economic growth, achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the impact of the global economic crisis. The two-day ministerial-level meeting will be hosted by the Government of Botswana and convened...
19 March 2009
Correction
"Tourism Board get's lion's share of Ministry Headquaters' Budget". We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused
19 March 2009
Kubuitsile scoops yet another prize
According to the organisers of the prize, it has been birthed from a recognition of dearth of fictional African literature that focuses on the youth and encourages them to explore and develop an interest and pride in the African continent. "I...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 19 March 2009
Hiked Miss Teen Africa fee irks parents
Miss Teen Africa beauty pageant was staged last year and the queen scooped P100,000 as the first prize. But it came as a shock to most parents when the winner was given only P20,000 and the organisers announcing that the balance (P80,000) had been...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 March 2009
I deserve top honours - Vomit
Now the fellow, who broke onto the music scene with that Afro pop hit Matshidiso a decade ago, believes he deserves national honours for having 'taken dikhwaere to the top'. In his new album, Ke Tswhwana Le Moshe, Vomit insists that he is the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 March 2009
Phakalane Estates sponsors volleyball
The tournament will be played in four stages over seven weekends. Speaking at the unveiling of the sponsorship on Tuesday, David Magang of Phakalane Estates said they believe the little they gave will take the sport to a higher level. He expressed...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 March 2009
Morule wants BSA presidency again
Morule said his long stay at the BSA helm is a positive development because he has learnt important lessons that will help the sport. He became BSA president in 2000 having been the vice president before. In 2001, he was relegated to the vice...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 March 2009
Morule wants BSA presidency again
Morule said his long stay at the BSA helm is a positive development because he has learnt important lessons that will help the sport. He became BSA president in 2000 having been the vice president before. In 2001, he was relegated to the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 March 2009
MoE gets Indian computers
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Indian High Commissioner in Botswana, Vishnu Hade said his country is making the donation as part of a commitment made in 2006. He said the commitment was made by the Indian Prime Minister during his December...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 March 2009
Woman survives mauling by dogs
When a Mmegi team arrived at the scene around 11pm the two bull terriers were menacingly barking at the crowd that had gathered by the gate. Neighbours complained that they feared for safety of their children, as they did not know where the dogs had...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 19 March 2009
Kgosi Sechele set to introduce wife
"We wish other tribes will join us to celebrate Kgosi Kgari's wedding. Visitors will be taken very good care of because Bakwena are a generous and kind-hearted people," says Kgari's deputy and chief wedding organiser, Kgosi Keineetse...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 19 March 2009
our heritage
If there is any single photo which can claim to illustrate the economy of this country prior to the advent of the diamond age, it surely has to be this one. But if there is another which is even more illustrative I hope that someone will bring it...
Sandy Grant 19 March 2009
Before we blame criminals, let us look at ourselves
There are reports that in Mahalapye, Palapye, Selebi-Phikwe and Gaborone, some criminal elements who masquerade as DIS agents were arrested, charged and convicted by a court of law. It would seem the sole aim of these criminals was to gain entry into...
19 March 2009
Cartoon strip 19.03.09
19 March 2009
BOSETU mourns its founder member - Fernando Maoto
The last time I met Mr Maoto was last year (2008) before the commencement of the external national examinations when I addressed School Heads of the South region in Lobatse about BOSETU's position of not going to invigilate and mark the examinations....
19 March 2009
Natasa Mining to acquire 70% stake in African Copper
African Copper says Natasa has agreed to assist the ailing group with a bridging loan of US$1.5 million to meet its immediate and critical working capital requirements. Under the terms of the agreement announced on Monday, Natasa Mining has agreed...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 19 March 2009
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