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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
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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
Kalafatis' lawyers want Khama
The Kalafatis family, acting through their lawyers Duma Boko and Dick Bayford, have written to President Ian Khama requesting a sworn statement from him on a number of issues. Among others the lawyers want Khama to clarify his relationship with a...
STAFF WRITER 19 June 2009
Parliamentarians hear out F/town and Phikwe
Speaking at a press conference last week here, Molefhabangwe said this town should not be treated like other towns. He said that the government must concentrate on things that can attract investors to set up quickly in Selebi-Phikwe, such as...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Khama's sister re-starts feud with paper
She wants the newspaper's editor, Outsa Mokone, and reporter, Rueben Pitse, banned from practicing as journalists. Last week, President Ian Khama announced that he was withdrawing his suit against the paper following a story carried in the weekly...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Alleged thief pleads 'not guilty'
Eighteen year old Othusitse Bless Moepeng aiiegedly broke into six different houses and stole household items worth close to P20 000. All the crimes were committed in Tonota in 10 months. On the first and second counts, on 19 August 2008, Moepeng...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 19 June 2009
GM foods could be a big a risk
Last Thursday night's 'The Eye' Btv programme discussed one of the topical issues at the 19th World Economic Forum held in Cape Town the same week on genetically modified foods. Host Sipho Nyanga and discussants Drs Bulawayo and Maphanyane shed some...
19 June 2009
BIDPA reports lack of coordination in land management
The rapidly increasing demand for land and its shortage in urban and rural land areas has created pressure on peri-urban areas, the study says. The report also notes that though land is not elastic, the population keeps growing. It refers to the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
Only AIDS beats trauma related deaths - medic
This was said by the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dr Kolaatamo Malefho, officially opening the symposium on trauma management workshop at the Marang Hotel in Francistown. "Trauma is second to only HIV/AIDS with regards...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
Alcohol drives high risk sex, says PSI
The report says that whilst alcohol and substance abuse do not play a direct role in HIV transmission, they are both associated with high-risk sexual behaviour due to reduced inhibitions and diminished risk perception. PSI said that they have an HIV...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
Who will win Kanye North?
For a long time, the country's second largest political party, the Botswana National Front (BNF) has put its foothold in Ga-Ngwaketse. Thus to date the BNF has won the two Kanye constituencies and has its clutches in the neighbouring towns of Lobatse...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
June 16 in historical perspective - from the Khoisan Resistance in 1642 to democratic South Africa in 1994
The 'Day of the African Child', celebrated early this week in recognition of the historic 1976 black student resistance against education in Afrikaans and English in the institutions set aside for 'bantu' schooling in South Africa, should remind...
19 June 2009
Rampholo Molefhe: How I will vote
The deserving political party or candidate under the current economic circumstances would the one that is sensitive to the plight of miners and the working class in general. Workers in the cattle industry are also likely to be adversely affected by...
19 June 2009
Khama to dissolve Parliament in August
"Parliament will, after this meeting, be dissolved by the President to pave way for general elections in terms of Constitutional provisions," the Principal Public Relations Officer of the National Assembly, Redman Josiah, said yesterday. The...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
Media and whistle blowers unprotected - BIDPA
A 2008 Botswana Institute for Policy Development Analysis (BIDPA) released this year however decries the fact that whistleblowers are not protected by any legislation. The report notes that the Corruption and Economic Crime Act protects...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
'Moshombororo' boards airwaves at RB
He was driven by passion to re-trek to the old radio station. "It was not for other things. I grew up in the studios of Radio Botswana. I love it. I have passion for the job". Motshidisi joined the radio station in 1971 at the age of 23. He...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Media obsession for Khama is self-destructing
The State President is normally the biggest newsmaker in his own country at any given time. When the President speaks, especially in public space, invariably what he says is news. Some people have even argued that what the President says is policy or...
* TITUS MBUYA 19 June 2009
LCE: The death of a monumental treasure
To a visitor, the college looks more like a forest, only short of wild animals to populate its wild-looking environs. Weed have grown to shoulder length, and you would think the college management would have found it fit to keep the grounds...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
Govt approves P245bln NDP10 Budget
NDP10, which will run from 2010 to 2016 to coincide with Vision 2016, will be presented to Parliament by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning Baledzi Gaolathe next week in the third meeting of the fifth session of the ninth...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
Analysts predict unparalleled mining boom
Prior to the recession, mining was on a boom with exploration budgets reaching P246 million in 2008 and the Department of Geological Services struggling to process a monthly average of 100 new mining applications. Companies already on the ground were...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Orapa pioneer hopes for another big find in Ngamiland
Manfred Marx was among the group of geologists who discovered Orapa and Letlhakane mines in the late 1960s after a decade long search. Led by Lamont and Gibson, Marx and several other geologists made the discovery that propelled Botswana into the...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Horticulture market thriving
The Botswana Horticultural Market is a joint venture between the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) and the Botswana Horticultural Council. The Ministry of Agriculture is represented on the board of directors. The former car assembly plant at...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Discovery to raise USD 140m for Boseto this year
The Managing Director of the Australia-based Discovery says the company may raise half the sum from equity and half from debt. "The company is also open to talks with potential joint venture partners," Brad Sampson said in an interview with...
GOITSEONE KGOPANA
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Downturn won't stop Rand Diamonds' plans -Tiffany's
Infact, according to Tiffany's Vice President James Fernandez who was in Botswana last week, Rand Diamonds is going ahead with building its close to US$5 million (P35 million) factory adjacent to Diamond Trading Company (DTC) Botswana in Gaborone....
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 19 June 2009
BNF intent on weekend protest march
In a letter to the party this week, the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Margaret Nasha, 'regretted' that they would not receive the BNF petition.Nasha said they are not going to entertain the petition because the subject...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 June 2009
Stanchart seeks to lure back lost clients -MD
Although Stanchart is still healthy and scoring double-digit growth figures, it has lost some of its former prestige to the point where a sizeable number of its customers have heavily criticised it. Some of them say it is the bank's service delivery...
19 June 2009
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