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The marathon is on at Bosele
The organising committee told a media briefing on Wednesday that the winner of the men's 42.2kilometre race is guaranteed P20,000, by far the biggest prize in local athletics. The runner-up will walk away with P10,000, while a third place finish...
CALLISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Struggling TAFIC walk to raise funds
Saadia Rossenkhan, a director at Impex, a Francistown company, will be the main walker. TAFIC alias Machimenyenga is reeling under a financial crisis that has seen them in danger of missing some of their fixtures. This is despite the fact that the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Coaching in lower ranks is hell - Paul
Early this year, Paul was tasked with leading the 'old lady' of Botswana football, Queens Happy Hearts to the First Division. After reviving the fortunes of Happy Hearts last year, owners Rabi Tshosa and Phadza Butale said they want to see their side...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Private papers have a right to govt adverts
It appears that in Botswana, one has to be a relative of somebody who occupies a senior place in government to gains an inkling of what the governors could be up to. On paper, the government proclaims itself to be a guardian of freedom of...
26 June 2009
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
More than a month since John Kalafatis was executed near a Gaborone bar, the investigation that Minister Ramadeluka Seretse promised the nation is apparently still ongoing. Presumably, so are the investigations into the deaths of the other nine or so...
DAN MOABI 26 June 2009
Gentle feminism in Sweden
Even among many Batswana, it's understood as connoting women's "politics of selfish adversarialism". Hence, many feminist strugglers detest the stigmatizing effect of the feminist label. The unfavorable perceptions it generates negate women's...
LOG RADITLHOKWA 26 June 2009
Why is there delay on transport permit allocation?
The burning issue at hand is issuing of the permits to folks who are enthusiastic to run transport business. I am losing patience with this department because they do not serve us accordingly as I much I expect them to do. For those who are not...
26 June 2009
NITTY GRITTY
The fellows are animatedly discussing the end of the world. The topic has been introduced through the letter from The Prophet of the Holy Goat, presently being read to them by myself. Other fellows disagree with the Holy Prophet who states...
BAROLONG SEBONI 26 June 2009
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26 June 2009
Rammoko's house of art
It does not signify any lavish lifestyle as one of those mansions along the same road, but strangely, it has such an appealing presence that it has now become a major attraction to locals and travellers alike. A passenger boarding a bus to Ghanzi in...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Blood Diamonds star Mwine and YOHO produce short film
Mwine, who has vast experience in photography, theatre, film and television, was invited to share his theatrical expertise with YOHO, and coordinate a workshop, which was held in Letlhakane. The workshop is part of a programme undertaken by YOHO,...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Reds wary of Matebele
Both sides have been doing well in the league with GU occupying pole position and Matebele in fourth place. GU must be worried ahead of the game as BDF XI have proven to be the most difficult opponents this season. BDF XI is the only side which has...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Back Stage
Slumdog Millionaire (2008) has been showing at the New Capitol Cinemas. It won eight Oscars at the 2009 Academy Award Ceremonies including for "Best" film, director, cinematography, adapted screenplay, sound mixing, original score, editing and song...
SASA MAJUMA 26 June 2009
"The only thing that must never end.Love.And great perfomances."
"The Quiet Girl". London, Vintage Books, 406 pages, paperback, P120, ISBN 970-0-099-50735-2. Available at Exclusive Books, Riverwalk. Reviewed bySHERIDAN GRISWOLD Correspondent Peter Hoeg's, The Quiet Girl a.k.a Den Stille Pige is a love story in...
26 June 2009
Debswana secures multi-million loan
Speaking on the sidelines of the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Annual General Meeting in Gaborone on Wednesday, Debswana managing director, Blackie Marole said the facility is a stop-gap arrangement made...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Sightholders ready to submit to Kimberley Process
The firms' announcement is in reaction to criticism levelled against the Kimberley Process by civic groups this week that the omission of cutting and polishing firms from the Process has created a loophole in the struggle against illicit diamond...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Morupule Colliery expansion speeds up
The Colliery's expansion will see it tap into previously unexploited resources to ramp up production from about one million tonnes per annum to 3.8 million tonnes, which will also result in expanded surface facilities. Adjacent to the mine, the...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Capital inflows to plunge - World Bank
Quoting World Bank manager responsible for international finance, Mansoor Dailami, international capital inflows to developing countries will fall to $363 billion in 2009, down from the $707-billion in 2008 and a sharp decline from the $1,2 trillion...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Oil price hikes to stem inflation slump
A report from Motswedi Securities says that although inflation has eased off since late last year, the downward trend might be slowed as a result of resurging oil prices on the international market as well as the potential increase of administered...
STAFF WRITER 26 June 2009
New St Louis beer hits the market
The surprise turned out to be the launch of a new beer called St Louis Export premium lager. St Louis Export has an alcohol content of 4.7 percent, higher than the original St Louis Light by 1.2 percentage points. The launch of St Louis Export comes...
MPHO TLALE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Consumer Watchdog
I'm sure I'm not the only one who is constantly surprised by how many people keep falling for pyramid schemes in all their shapes and sizes. I also know that most people who finally escape the clutches of such schemes then spend ages wondering...
26 June 2009
Uranium poised to trigger scramble
For decades, Botswana has been renowned for its premier position in the production of high value diamonds, the country's economic backbone. The country has also enjoyed the international spotlight for its massive coal reserves which are...
26 June 2009
Nico lie in wait for Rollers
He said ahead of their be MOBILE Premier League clash against visiting Township Rollers tomorrow, the inactivity might affect his players' fitness levels. "We cannot be compared to Rollers in terms of fitness and they will start the game as...
CALLISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Kalafatis lawyers move against Btv
It is almost two weeks since, President Ian Khama's sister, Jacqueline, tabled a complaint against the Sunday Standard newspaper before the Media Complaints Committee demanding that two of the paper's journalists be barred from writing following a...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Can a president be sued?
The newspaper threatened to counter-sue and Khama withdrew the case. However it is in the case that will arise out of the Kalafatis' family efforts to get justice that the theory of immunity is likely to be tested. One school of thought maintains...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 26 June 2009
Govt splashes P9.4m on students
"There were 364 responsive debtors. one hundred were difficult to trace due to no form of identification, 281 did not respond at all and two are deceased," Kario told Parliament yesterday. He was responding to a question from MP for Palapye,...
STAFF WRITER 26 June 2009
Media 'ombudsman' defends his post
A row has erupted between Sunday Standard deputy editor Spencer Mogapi and Kgabi. Mogapi contends that Kgabi is not competent to sit on the committee because he is a BDP activist. Mogapi says that Kgabi's presence on the committee does not inspire...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Seretse licks wounds in duel with gritty 'DK'
"What the last weekend voting shows is that the Seretse group seemingly forgot that delegates are elected along factional lines. So, this is a message to the whole faction that if they don't check themselves, they may lose," analyses Maundeni. His...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Council privatises day care centres
Speaking at a workshop for early childhood centre managers recently, Mojuta said this is necessary because "it has come to our attention that running four centres is very expensive and provision cannot be made to cater for all requirements of a good...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
BIDPA pats govt on the back
According to the Botswana Institute for Development and Policy Analysis (BIDPA) 2008 Report, social services like education, water reticulation, sanitation and health are not available to remote settlements in the same quality as in urban areas like...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
No evidence to convict, court finds
Principal magistrate, Peggy Madandume, acquitted the accused yesterday on the grounds that the complainant failed to point out an individual who was amongst the group. "We can't say the accused are the ones who harassed the complainant because if it...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Nursing is plagued by 'brain drain'
The Assistant Minister of Health, Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri, was officiating at the Commonwealth Nurse's Federation (CNF) that is currently underway at the Phakalane Golf Estate in Gaborone. The migration of nurses to other countries is top on their...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Young goalkeeper with a big heart
But soon after he crossed over to Chiefs, Rollers claimed that Magosi had 'stolen' their player. Before he joined Chiefs, the 16-year-old Mathe played for the Rollers' junior team. He was recruited without the involvement of Rollers, who claim they...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
IEC conducts workshops for observers
IEC elections chief administrator, Barulaganyi Machacha said this when addressing a local observers' workshop at Marang Hotel on Wednesday. Machacha disclosed that the IEC does not have enough funds for such initiatives. She advised the trainees to...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Stage set for DK's launch at Molepolole
Former Maun member of Parliament (MP) and one of the party's veteran politicians, Bahiti Temane will officially launch Kwelagobe who took over the chairmanship from Ian Khama when he ascended to be the country's presidency in April last year....
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
OP says it's untrue
Government information services coordinator, Dr Jeff Ramsay said in a statement yesterday that while the content of the letter is under consideration, "we wish to express our concern at the fact that a letter that is apparently intended for His...
STAFF WRITER 26 June 2009
Police actor Moilwa means business
Moilwa is one of the actors on the Botswana Police Btv show, Itshireletse. When he is not shooting scenes for the crime prevention programme, Moilwa is a traffic cop at the Gaborone West Police Station. The Serowe born young man, has...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Tshekedi's daughter to officiate at Moeng celebrations
The Queen Mother of what is widely considered Africa's richest tribe is the only daughter of the late Kgosi Tshekedi Khama, who established the school in 1949 as an Ipelegeng or self-help effort. Known for her oratory, Queen Sesame will be the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Princess, youth ambassador in charity project
Pelelekae , going for her third year of study in business information systems at Limkokwing University, has participated in several modelling shows at Game City. She has also done similar work for Foschini and Stuttafords and other...
26 June 2009
Khama should take a leaf from his predecessors
FRANCISTOWN: Without any shadow of doubt, these must be trying times for Ian Khama's presidency. Lately, Khama has been receiving widespread criticism from different quarters, including from some sections of his own party. At times like these, a...
26 June 2009
Colour and showmanship take centre-stage in launches
Some use flair and showmanship. Others are eloquent and charismatic. As they address political meetings, they sway their audience to believe what they say without question. Most political campaigns need preparations and military precision. Even the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
Festus Mogae addresses the EC
I must say I am pleased to be here to address a conference whose organisers recognise that 2009 is a crucial year in the battle against climate change. That battle will culminate in an international conference in Copenhagen in December where the...
FESTUS MOGAE 26 June 2009
Town folk will fight to keep Lobatse alive
The town nestles on a mountain range with tree major tarred main roads and a wet, cool climate. A water pipeline from Gaborone and a dam at Nnywane have led to the establishment of several important industries in Lobatse, including the recently...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 26 June 2009
SA wins praises ahead of World Cup
JOHANNESBURG: When FIFA president, Sepp Blatter pulled out a small piece of paper out of an envelope pronouncing South Africa as the 2010 World Cup hosts in Zurich, Switzerland in 2004, Africa erupted in celebration. The World Cup is coming to Africa...
26 June 2009
And so to enjoin, to direct and to do one's damn-est - or is it?
I am not writing because Mbuya is eminent in that fraternity but rather because Mbuya seems to have changed the position he held in 1992 when he and a fellow journalist Prof Malema were dragged before the courts for allegedly 'wrongfully receiving...
KEINEETSE KEINEETSE 26 June 2009
Great events and brilliant journalism
The conversations at Mmokoldi and Phakalane, among the white elite and the Africans who emulate them, recount with reverence of Seretse Khama's arrival at Serowe as leader of the Botswana Democratic Party, prime minister and the proper King of the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Club management worry departing BVF president
She said the clubs are not improving in the management of affairs. "If you look at big clubs like Kutlwano and Mafolofolo, you will realise that they are still doing things the same way they did 10 years ago," she said. She said that she faced...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 26 June 2009
Chiefs win Moloi case
This comes after the National Appeals Board dismissed an appeal from Moloi's former club, Notwane. Botswana Football Association (BFA), Chief Executive Officer, Mooketsi Kgotlele said NAB dismissed the appeal because Notwane failed to pay the P20,000...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 June 2009
First Cut
In seeking to know the politics of sports development and the endless clash of ego and wrong perception between two of the biggest sporting bodies, I thought of opening this piece with an analogy of farming.Government are the owners of heavy...
26 June 2009
Masunga hosts slugfest
The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) competitions manager, Phetogo Tsheko said the Interclub Boxing tournament would be held in the village for the first time since its inauguration in 2002. Boxers from the national team like Mmoloki Nogeng are...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 26 June 2009
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