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Advert for judges' posts around the corner
This comes three months after President Ian Khama turned down the JSC's recommendation of appointing three judges to the High Court in its first ever advertised judges posts. In the past, the President, on the recommendation of the JSC, appointed...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 17 June 2009
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17 June 2009
MISA Botswana welcomes the president's withdrawal of defamation case
Although, like any other person the President must enjoy similar rights to ordinary citizens, as the President he is prone to public criticism. Even in the Setswana culture, kgosi ke thothobolo e olela matlakala, which means a leader must always be...
*LAONA SEGAETSHO 17 June 2009
Botswana at ICC meeting
1. The Minister for Defence, Justice and Security, Hon Dikgakgamatso Ndelu Seretse, led the Botswana delegation to the meeting of African State Parties to the Rome Statute, which was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 8-9 June 2009. The delegation...
17 June 2009
Abuse of state media by the BDP is uncalled for
Though it has always been clear that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party(BDP) has a tendency to abuse state resources for its advantage against its political opponents, recent developments have all the hallmarks of a country now degenerating into a...
17 June 2009
Scope for another rate cut as Inflation slows
On Monday, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported that annual inflation for the month of May fell from 10.2 percent to 8.4 percent. The last time annual inflation figures was under 10 percent was in March 2008 when it stood at 9.8 percent. In...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
Bourse Africa to trade $20bn - Official
Speaking at the Botswana Resource Sector Conference at the GICC last week, Bourse Africa's Head of Strategy Adam Gross said they trade about US$4 billion to US$5 billion worth of commodities per day in India, which is five times smaller than Africa's...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
Manto7 won't defend P50, 000 title
He met his Waterloo in Maun, the same place where he booked a place into the nationalfinals last year. Chris Manto7 of Zvaka Presa fame, mesmerized the crowd and judges at last year's finals, beating the likes of Jeff Matheatau,and Vee wa Mampela to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
Kitso gives My Star its sparkle
Since the start of the show, the young man has never found himself amongst those with the least vote and it does not look like that would happen any time soon. He knows how to sing in such a way that his voice does not lose the cord. He shows such...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 17 June 2009
Fraizer vows to make amends
Fraizer has come under heavy criticism from some of his teammates and supporters after missing a crucial penalty during their high-profile Coca-Cola Cup quarterfinal clash against Mochudi Centre Chiefs in Francistown last Saturday. With the score...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
Tlhalerwa advises softball association
He challenged all softballers to assist in raising funds for the sport. He is concerned that the lack of sponsorship for softball has had an adverse impact on the performance of players, clubs and the national team. Speaking at the BSA fund...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 June 2009
Govt to close LCE
The Ministry of Education said in a meeting at LCE last Friday that the college is too old and it does not have money to renovate or expand it. This year the University of Botswana (UB) warned LCE that it is going to remove it as an affiliate if it...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
First Division giant sinks
But times have changed and the SSG side has now been relegated from the division after a poor run. Though regarded as a First Division power, promotion to top flight football has always eluded Wonder Sporting, which seemed content with their 'giant'...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 17 June 2009
BRU blames referees for Vulture failure
He said Zambian referees were assigned to handle games involving their own teams and this made them biased. "Our level of play is higher than that of the Zambian teams we played. We dominated the whole tournament and we could have easily beaten them...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 17 June 2009
BNOC appoints commision
BNOC chairperson Negroes Kgosietsile said the membership has grown and that is why they need the commissions to lighten the workload. The Olympics Committee was established in 1979 and has more than 20 affiliates. Kgosietsile said the new commissions...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 June 2009
More elderly people getting infected with HIV
Speaking at the launch of a Population Services International (PSI) biannual report, the organisation's country representative, Toby Kasper, revealed that a Botswana Aids Impact Survey (BAIS) III study released this year shows that more older people...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
Court to make ruling in infanticide case
This is after the mother's lawyer, Chipo Gaobatlwe of Gaobatlwe Attorneys, moved an application of no case to answer in a matter in which Mercy Tlhomola (24) is accused of the murder of Gaolefufa Tlhomola. Tlhomola is alleged to have murdered her...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 17 June 2009
Gabathuse launched in a colourful ceremony
Launches of council candidates that preceded Gabathuse's one, turned out to be low-key events which hardly received the attention of the party bigwigs. Not only did her's attract a good crowd but the party's big guns, especially from what is...
SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANNESS
Correspondent. 17 June 2009
Retrenchments rip hole in Phikwe saving's purse
SACCOS lost 25 members through retrenchments and this has reduced members' savings by P571,208,15 and resulted in a loss of share capital of P12,500. Retrenchment also led to the reduction of loans ratio from 1:3 to 1:1. An average of P3 million...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
Nasha praises Limkokwing students
The university in conjunction with Plascon through the Paint a Child's Life project gave the school, which is situated in a low income area, a new face-lift by painting the entire school and building a shade for the center's playground. Nasha was...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 17 June 2009
Is South Africa a bully in SACU?
Perhaps, even as the African Union strives towards building a single continental government, the smaller nations should remain vigilant against bullying by regional middle level imperialist countries which want to gain economic advantage for their...
17 June 2009
Law for exiles needs fixing
It is gratifying that already there are initiatives to review the act. Last week, at the University of Botswana, the law department held a workshop on the review of the refugees act. During the deliberations, some panelists raised issues about the...
17 June 2009
BIDPA identifies opposition problems
The study credits the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) with better management of its affairs. Weak operational structures of opposition parties, it says, make it operationally difficult for the parties to mobilise resources effectively. "Even...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Phikwe holding on for dear life, MPs observe
They indicated that government seems reluctant to commit resources to the town when it should take the lead in demonstrating the viability of investment opportunities in the town. It is most pathetic that all the NDP 10 projects that were earmarked...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Floods could destroy crops
In its effort to shore up farmers, government went to the extent of procuring tractors to be used by farmers, and in some instances, hired tractors to plough for those farmers who could not be assisted with government purchased tractors. The acting...
Correspondent 18 June 2009
Our Heritage.
With an Oxford University degree under his belt, and two years in the RAF in Egypt, and having been recently ordained, Derek Jones arrived in this country in 1954 by way of the mail boat to Cape Town, train to Francistown and then truck from there to...
Sandy Grant 18 June 2009
Why explode while courts Abound
The MoE, perhaps in its modern reincarnation, has not been the best at dealing with issues affecting tertiary students. In many cases, the ministry's methods have been questionable to say the least. Members of the public should be familiar now with...
18 June 2009
Cartoon strip 18.06.09
18 June 2009
A thing to ponder on Zebras
The duel between Italy and the USA particularly was a spectacle of class, so closely contested it seemed impossible to pick a winner until perhaps fate took over. The USA just like Italy showed plenty of industry despite a numerical disadvantage as...
18 June 2009
Gaolathe urges banks to support local development
The minister said this at the official opening of the Francistown branch of Bank Gaborone on Tuesday. The latest Bank Gaborone branch, which has been operating since April 24, is the third in the country after two in Gaborone. Gaolathe said in...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Aviva resists pressure to move to SA
Aviva, which is listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange, has a 90-percent interest in the Mmamantswe Project in eastern Botswana - an indicated 1.3 billion tonne resource. The company plans to develop an initial 1 000 MW power station using...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 18 June 2009
New clothing label keen to meet demand
Launched in 2007, the label is growing and 23-year-old Ndzibi Kealeboga, who owns Kazilevel, confirmed this when he said that since the winter season set in, they have distributed 450 sweaters in Gaborone and a total of 3, 616 in towns and major...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff writer 18 June 2009
Heartbreak and fun as the best jostle for top spot
Heartbreak because so many of the country's talented musicians wont all make it to the finals, as only one per category will qualify. For fun lovers, however, it will be fun and joy all the way from morning till late in the night as they find...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Judge extends mercy to Arsonist
This was after Lebakeng told the court that he had one year to go to complete his sentence for arson after the President granted him remission. "Did the President accept what you have done?" asked Justice Phumaphi. Lebakeng declined to answer the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 18 June 2009
Stage set for Maun comedy and poetry festival
It is the second year running that poetry and comedy talents in Botswana are being cultivated and given exposure through President Ian Khama's initiative which was started last year. The effort has resulted in the establishment of the country's...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
BK Proctor takes his new album to Lizard Lounge
BK Proctor's album, BK PROCTOR THE ALBUM, is his third Album since he released other selfs-tiled projects, which include two Mix Tapes; Bk Proctor Vol 1 and 2. The latest 16-track album is a mixed bag of kwaito, Tswana rap, hip-hop, as well as...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Mpoeleng's fate unknown
Notwane spokesperson Andrew Mokgatlhane said that he has not been briefed about the suspension by the technical bench. "As far as I am concerned, if the technical team is not happy with a certain player, they forward a formal complaint to us and we...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Buffaloes fail to rise to the occasion
However, the just-ended season has been nothing but a disappointment for the Mochudi side. Buffaloes did not look like the club that did so well in the previous season in the Coca-Cola Cup and the league. They came close to getting promotion to the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 June 2009
Motlakase re-brands for Premier League
The club has transformed from being a community entity to a private team and changed its name to Motlakase Power Dynamos. It is now owned by five directors, Gaolatlhe Kelesitse, Mangisi Segadimo, Bashi Gaampone, Gregory Kealotswe and Ambrose...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Kgosietsile wants more time at BNOC helm
He said that after convincing the government to allocate a plot to BNOC and to come up with a sports policy, he is on course to spearhead the building of the organisation's offices and the enactment of a Sports Act. The BNOC goes to elections next...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 June 2009
Nchindo seeks to freeze trial
This follows an order by Regional Magistrate, Lot Moroka, directing Nchindo, his son Garvas and former Debswana employees, Joseph Matome and Jacob Sesinyi, to appear for mention on June 29 before trial commences on July 6. Nchindo has instructed his...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 18 June 2009
Son suspected in mother's murder
The suspects are Thuso Patrick Motimedi, 30 and 27 year old Gobatamang Wame Thapelo, both from Mmadinare. The duo did not have legal representation when they appeared before court on Monday. Motimedi is the deceased's son, whilst Thapelo is his...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Botswana-China trade relations improve
Liu Huanxing said on Tuesday that the 80 percent growth was accompanied by a favourable balance of trade for Botswana, for the first time in its commercial relations with China. "Growth of trade volume has made headway and enjoys further space of...
MPHO TLALE
Correspondent 18 June 2009
Infant Formula shortage frustrates PMTCT
Infant Formula, one of the benefits of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programmes, remains one of the main challenges. PMTCT coordinator for the Francistown City Council (FCC), Mogomotsi Orefile, said this at an HIV and AIDS...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 June 2009
Council wins right to build bridge
The applicant, Gerald Estates, has applied to the court restraining, interdicting and prohibiting the FCC from carrying on or commencing any road building or other construction work on the applicant's property namely portions 65, 66 and 68 of Portion...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 18 June 2009
BDP faction hijacks Day of the Child
The faction members used BDP Francistown East constituency youth to hold a demonstration and lash out at their rivals in the Kedikilwe-Kwelagobe alliance. The organising committee made matters worse by failing to invite representatives from the other...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 18 June 2009
BCP/BAM govt would ensure citizen participation
Speaking at the launch of the joint manifesto of the Botswana Alliance Movement (BAM) and the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) last Sunday in Gaborone, Gobotswang said a government formed by the two parties would prioritise the tourism sector to ensure...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff writer 18 June 2009
HIV/AIDS spread in prison related to homosexuality
The magistrate said the importance of education must be emphasised on the young minds as without education, a child is lost. "Without education, there are unwanted pregnancies because a child who does not attend school has an idle mind and is prone...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 18 June 2009
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