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DK warns of cheating at party polls
"We have already received reports of some functionaries violating the rules in an attempt to manipulate the process to favour certain individuals," said Kwelagobe. Kwelagobe, who is campaigning for re-election as party chairman, said this over the...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 23 June 2009
Cartoon Strip 23.06.09
23 June 2009
Gabasiane shines as 'Best Musician'
The queen of jazz beat the likes of Lister Boleseng, DT, Banjo Mosele, Fraco, Fresh Lesokwane and Nono to win the preliminary round held at the Zebras Club in Mogoditshane. The maverick vocalist was joined by Lesh Dee who scooped the newcomer...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 June 2009
Dismal attendance at president's awards
Each category contained well over 50 contestants but there was no audience other than the musicians themselves, a few producers and their friends. While it was reported that there were "lots of fans" in Maun and Francistown to cheer on the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 June 2009
Matsieng alive and kicking despite the silence
The album, which featured the hit track, Tinto topped the local music charts. Matsieng was in demand all over the country after the album release. Everyone was talking about Tinto, an irresponsible man who did not look after his...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 June 2009
Back Stage
It was shown on the big screen and won at least five major awards. It is a film that cuts very close to the bone-earthy, human and funny, all at once. It could be called a romantic comedy, if rejecting the baby in your womb and then falling in love...
SASA MAJUMA 23 June 2009
Molefe quits football office
Molefe's one-year reign has been characterised by internal bickering largely attributed to power struggles. He said he quit due to pressing business commitments. He denied that he was pushed. Molefe tendered his resignation letter on 12 June....
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 23 June 2009
Variawa elated to break Nissan's record
Variawa's win relegated traditional overall winners Nissan, to 4th place finish overall. Last year's overall winner of the Toyota 1000 Desert race Duncan Vos finished 4th but still won the special vehicle's category. His ...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 June 2009
BDF XI march forward
After the win, BDF XI now have a better chance to secure at least a third place finish following ECCO City Greens' 2-1 loss to Police XI in Francistown on Sunday. Only goal difference still keeps ECCO in third place ahead of BDF XI who have a...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 June 2009
Prosecution accuses Nchindo of delay tactics
Last week, Nchindo and company launched a fresh application to 'freeze' the trial indefinitely until Justice Maruping Dibotelo of the High Court had listened to their earlier application for a review of a court order issued by Regional Magistrate,...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 23 June 2009
Serowe South rejects Seretse
Seretse was rejected in her Serowe South constituency over the weekend in her attempt to be elected a delegate or observer at the forthcoming party congress and elections next month. It was a clean sweep for the Kedikilwe-Kwelagobe faction as the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 June 2009
BNF holds peaceful anti-killings demo
The demonstrations commenced at Gaborone West and culminated in a rally at Ledumang. However, both the march and rally were poorly attended. Party officials attributed the poor attendance to the Desert Race, which was taking place at...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 June 2009
Nasha explains scarce skills budget
She said that the allowance was introduced during the budgeting process hence other ministries did not cater for it. The minister was responding to a question by the MP for Lentsweletau, Major-General Moeng Pheto at the beginning of the third...
STAFF WRITER 23 June 2009
IEC boss coaches election observers
Speaking at a training workshop for election observers held in Gaborone last week Friday, Seeletso said that observers are not supposed to take sides with the party they favour. He said that their duty is to help IEC and the country to hold free and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff writer 23 June 2009
Af Copper seal deal with ZCI
The term loan facility of up to $31,3 million, the equivalent of P217 million, will put ACU's borrowings from ZCI onto a more permanent footing and it will be used by Messina to repay the bridging loan, the company said last Friday. The new term...
STAFF WRITER 23 June 2009
AS I SEE IT
Perhaps, Yeats' poem, "The Second Coming," conceptualizes crisis more graphically: "Turning and turning in the widening gyre, The Falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 23 June 2009
Khama should advice Jacqueline to stop
Proponents of this strategy were beginning to think that the relationship between the newspaper managers and the office of the President had been ruined. It would be impossible to discuss the merits and demerits of this position here, save that what...
EDITOR 23 June 2009
Khama's sister defends her media complaint
Parks Tafa has denied that his client is being used as a proxy by her brother to get even with the weekly. He said Jacqueline's complaint against the newspaper has nothing to do with the recent decision by President Khama to threaten and then...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Mmegi lensman assaulted
Moreri Sejakgomo who arrived in the office Monday morning feeling stressed and also saying he felt pains in his body, said he boarded an 11.30 am bus belonging to Bammangwato Coach Tours with his fiancee with much ado Sunday. "We had occupied the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Appeal court upholds but reduces 'adultery' fine
The panel of judges Kgosi Kgabosetso Mosielele, Kgosi Justice Baleseng and Kgosi Citrus Tise Mookodi heard that Beauty Kgwalabatlhe had been living with Keletso before he suddenly abandoned her with a child from the relationship. The two had been...
GOITSEONE KGOPANA
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Choppies can do better and should do better
Very few people can argue against the fact that the coming of Choppies has helped to force prices down. After a long time of dominance of South African chain stores, it is pleasing to learn that a Botswana grown company is taking the country by storm...
24 June 2009
For Children's sake, close schools in winter
As Africa and Batswana commemorate the Day of the African Child we need to asked ourselves if we - individually and collectively can stand up proudly and declare that we have been good to the Child. I would not want to delve into more criminal...
24 June 2009
Botswana Student Union-UK (BSU) elects committee
The meeting was attended by Botswana students from Universities across UK, mostly represented were Bolton and Bradford Universities. Even though the BOHICO (Education attach) was not represented the day was a success. The President's position was won...
24 June 2009
Lest unite for the good of the country
Botswana is fast losing image of being showered with accolades as a beacon of democracy. Today, the fog of weary democracy emotion, civilian autocracy is cementing itself in our beloved country. Killings of unarmed civilians by security personnel...
24 June 2009
Cartoon strip 24.06.09
24 June 2009
BHC empowers Batswana, managers insist
Speaking at the handing over ceremony of 26 district housing project in Tonota last Saturday, he said that accusation that the Ministry of Lands and Housing disempowered local contractors by passing jobs to non-citizens was without any...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Singing comedian has audience roaring with laughter
Going by the name of Mmularula.com, the Maun comedian impressed the judges and revellers with his unique style, twisting lyrics of popular hits in comic fashion that left the audience in stitches. The second best performer from the Maun event was a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Andries Bok and Stika Sola strum it to the finals
Who is the more dexterous and melodious strummer, is the question? While the two have never been in a 'face-off', lovers of folk/guitar music have enjoyed their adroit manipulation and rustic voices on Radio Botswana over the years. Now, for first...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Hoorah! Interest rates fall
This is the fourth time that the Central Bank has reduced the bank rate since December 2008 as inflation, which also eased by 1.8 percentage points last week, has been declining due to slower economic growth levels as well as falling fuel...
STAFF WRITER 24 June 2009
Give us more 'Live' performances
At the many album launches that were held at various venues around the country, people seemed more fascinated by those who appeared on stage with guitars and pianos, though they might not be their favourite artistes.International musicians tend to...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
T.H.A.B.O. feels at home as radio presenter
T.H.A.B.O's entertainment show, dubbed Groovers' Mansion started airing the at the beginning of May. He is enjoying every moment of it because everyone at RB2 is supportive Before he started the show, T.H.A.B.O. says they were put through some...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 June 2009
You have to be a creative genius to write songs
Some who acknowledge this weakness in their music would go for music classes while others who just attend school to polish their God given talents. But still there are those who still try to combine everything even though it might be evident that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Master Dee still passionate about raggae
But 'the master' moved to the United Kingdom, whence he returned to start Botswana's premier music talent search show, Pop Star - now My Star - which is currently airing on Btv. With viewers glued to their screens every Sunday evening, the show is...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Fani slammed for 'neglecting'women football
Double Action coach, Agreement Podi says the Fani administration has not made any difference to the women's game. He says sticky issues remain unresolved and the BFA has neglected women's football. He says Fani does not support women soccer. He...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Tshosane excludes foreign-based players for Iran match
The 22 players reported to camp on Monday. Tshosane said yesterday that the foreign-based players were not included in the squad because they have just returned to their respective clubs for pre-season training. Except for goalkeeper Modiri Marumo,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Futuro III produces positive results
He told Mmegi Sport that the BFA is committed to the development of players and this is why a week-long course for coaches of institutions of higher learning was recently held in Selebi-Phikwe. The course drew 30 participants and was held from June...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Mpote impressed with Under-20 team
Speaking to Mmegi Sport in Johannesburg on Friday, the Miscellaneous coach said the young lads displayed good football against a physical Singapore side, fielding mostly Under-23 players. Mpote believes that it is crucial for the junior national...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Sidney Pilane's homework
I cannot resist such people who think before they act, but one may also hasten to add that it depends on the nature of the preparation and for whom and at what level the preparation is sought and given. For example, in whose interests is the...
M.D. LECHA 24 June 2009
BIDPA gives judiciary thumbs up, but...
"A high court judge, Moatlhodi Marumo, resigned in 2006 alleging an executive order used to effect the deportation of an alien had overridden his judgement, thereby nullifying judicial independence. Another judge, Peter Collins, resigned ostensibly...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Kasane Airport expansion to cost P180m
Minister of Finance and Development Planning Baledzi, Gaolathe told Parliament yesterday that the main objective of the project is to rehabilitate the airport, extending the runway from 2,000 meters to 3,000 meters; widening the runway from 30 to 45...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
BCP councillor demands millions in damages
The councillor is claiming P2 million for unlawful arrest and detention and P2 million for malicious proceedings. He wants P23,800 for costs incurred in defending himself against his arrest, detention and remand in custody. The councillor was...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 June 2009
Botswana laws discourage us - men
"Even in our workplaces we are denied permission to visit clinics with our girlfriends. We are told that we do not have children because we are not married to the mothers. Even the Minister of Health knows this. Botswana laws sidelines us when it...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Police deport South African 'medics'
He said that the police arrested the group on June 19 and launched investigations. "They said they belonged to the Dutch Reformed Church in South Africa and they were travelling around to help people," he said. They told the police that they...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
City suffers lack of skills, slashed budget - Mayor
Opening a full council meetingon Monday, Harry Mothei, said the small number of technical experts they had been able to recruit usually left for greener pastures. He said that might have been the main problem behind many projects being deferred to...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
Nursing council sets up to protect patients
The registrar of the council, Khumo Modisaemang, said their mandate is to make sure that the public receives quality services. "Our mandate is to make sure that all nurses are registered and eligible to practice. The public can also report their...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 June 2009
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