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When will Nchindo case proceed, Moroka to decide
Magistrate Lot Moroka is set to decide this following an application by defence lawyer, Parks Tafa, who requested that the case be postponed to allow for the hearing of an urgent High Court application launched by Nchindo and his co-accused. Former...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 28 May 2009
TB alarm at Gaborone First offenders
Only two weeks ago that the prisoner was taken to Marina where he is in isolation."Right now we could be infected because this prisoner mingled with us for a long time when it was clear that he had TB," says a warder. The spokesperson of the...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 28 May 2009
Churches, healers, police mount child search
Spiritual churches and all willing traditional doctors will this Saturday hold a prayer vigil at the village in the morning. Chairman of the search committee elected by the community, Cry Molatlhegi, confirmed that the search has not stopped and they...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 May 2009
We want more quality than quantity-TEC
Last year the institutions admitted more students than they had budgeted for. Molutsi said they had recommended that 8,800 students be shared amongst all the TEC registered institutions but they ultimately admitted 12,300. "Once that happened we...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 28 May 2009
UB boss draws the line on partisan politics
The UB vice chancellor, Professor Bojosi Otlhogile, revealed this at the full council meeting yesterday. He said the policy was formulated after the 2006 crisis at the institution. He said the majority of UB lecturers and students were involved in...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 May 2009
Ten Commandments are best cure for crime Batshu
He said this yesterday at a workshop that was held at Thapama Lodge aimed at enhancing participants with knowledge and skills of cluster programmes in No.15 District. Gods Ten Commandments are still the standard by which people should strive to live...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 28 May 2009
Fix the coupon system
Unlike the old system, the new coupon system was expected to empower the users by affording them choice. In the old system, users had no choice but to buy from a prescribed shop. Even if the particular grocery store provided food very late,...
28 May 2009
Europe's paradoxical Parliament
Thirty years ago, when the first elections to the parliament were held, almost two-thirds of the electorate voted, but over the years, participation has dropped steadily. This year it may be 30%. Europe's politicians are by and large proud of the...
* GILES MERRITT 28 May 2009
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28 May 2009
The Vice President is speaking out of turn
I do not know whether the statement was a government position or not but if the answer is into affirmative, them the citizens of this country must begin to know that indeed, our democracy is under threat. How can a Vice President after receiving...
28 May 2009
Ramsay dismisses report
"Even worse, Botswana's presidential spokesperson Jeff Ramsay recently announced government will not be able to include new patients in its free antiretroviral (ARV) treatment programme from 2016 onwards, because it doesn't have sufficient funds to...
28 May 2009
It's a bigger and better BOCCIM show
All the big names that have become synonymous with this BOCCIM 'affair' - among them LEA, BHC, BPC, BTC, CEDA, BSB and WUC were highly visible even as they were only sprucing up their stalls. As usual, LEA, CEDA, Mascom, Orange and others who...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 May 2009
Tawana secures control of Orapa diamond prospect
In a statement on Wednesday, Tawana said it will pursue new initiatives for the rapid development and bulk sampling of several kimberlites in this highly prospective area. The Orapa Kimberlite field is located in north-eastern Botswana and includes...
STAFF WRITER 28 May 2009
KFC opens outlet at Game City
Other fast-food chains in Botswana include Chicken Licken, Wimpy and Nando's. The KFC brand is managed by Boitumelo Dijo in Botswana. With only a few tables inside but more outside, it is essentially al fresco, permitting diners to watch people go...
TUMELO SETSHOGO
Correspondent 28 May 2009
Juju Boy the gothic man
This is Juju Boy, not the American comic character, but Juju Boy the new Motswana rapper whose rock 'n' roll influence is radiating throughout his debut 20- track album, One Man Rock Band. Born Kgotla Ntsima, the rock 'n' roll crazy rapper is living...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWEM
Staff writer 28 May 2009
Lesego warms up the night at Quest
Lesego Nchunga was undoubtedly the toast of the night with her raps, poems and rendition of vibe R& B compositions that kept the patrons spellbound. The 21-year-old University of Botswana (UB) law student is proving that he is one of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 28 May 2009
It's simply been wonderful,says Miss Earth
This year's Miss Earth final will be held on August 22 at Maitisong, Maruapula School, Gaborone. Speaking in an interview with Showbiz, Ngwako stated that her reign as Miss Earth has enlightened and broadened her knowledge of environmental issues,...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 28 May 2009
What was going on in Bessie's head?
Interestingly, in this book which some perceive to be semi-autobiographical, Head takes the reader into the disturbing world of Elizabeth, who is perhaps mentally unstable and somehow manages to throw in scanty details of her (Head's) personal life...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 28 May 2009
Chiefs, ECCO in dream clash
Both sides will face each other in a much-awaited clash on June 13 at the Francistown Stadium. When Chiefs were paired against their hoodoo side, hundreds of football lovers, clad in different club colours, hugged one another and whistled as they...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 28 May 2009
Misfiring strike force doesn't concern Mwaanga
Their goal-scoring problem has continued in their Coca-Cola Cup campaign. But coach Stanley Mwaanga says one goal along with three points is enough and he is not complaining. "What is important is not the number of goals you score but getting...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 May 2009
300 runners for King of the Hill race
Gaborone Runners Club (GRC) president Teddy Egner said the race would start at PPC Botswana's head office in Gaborone West Industrial Sites. Athletes will run a loop within the industrial area, past the Game City main entrance, up Kgale Quarry road,...
STAFF WRITER 28 May 2009
Stone Breakers blame credit crunch
Team manager Batsho Dubane attributed the team's poor showing to the world economic crunch that has affected the mining industry. The Letlhakane-based side and FC Palapye were condemned to Division One soccer over the weekend after finishing at the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 May 2009
Teacher jailed for oral rape of children
The prosecution alleged that Thakadu, in September 2007, at Mogoditshane, placed his manhood in the mouths of two pre-school children for purposes of sexual gratification. Yesterday, Gaborone Regional Magistrate, Lot Moroka, handed down a five years...
ISAIAH MORWAAGAE
Staff Writer 28 May 2009
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