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Mfa Attacks DK
"DK did not fully support the retired president, Festus Mogae and he has not been supporting Khama. It is on this basis that I plead with BDP diehards to give Khama a chance to lead by rejecting DK and his lobby group," said Mfa who seems to have...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 13 July 2009
Immigration Chief Warns Against Graft
Speaking at a workshop organised by the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs in Gaborone, Gaealafswe said corruption at the ministry was rampant and must be tackled by all stakeholders. The workshop was attended by among others officers from...
Keobonye Majatsie
Correspondent 13 July 2009
"We're Still In The Race" - Motswaledi
Claiming to have the support of the out-going central committee, women's wing and youth wing, the Nkate/Merafhe faction, which backs Tebelelo Seretse against Kwelagobe, last week stated that Seretse's campaign team was in the lead after a preliminary...
13 July 2009
Primary Schools Hold Special Fair
The fair, which is held annually, sees the students exhibiting their artifacts in whatever they are good at, including extra curricular activities. According to the coordinator of the event, who is also the head teacher at Serungwana Primary School...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 13 July 2009
BNF Activist Awaits Judgment
Charles defeated veteran activist and former MP, Mokgweetsi Kgosipula in the BNF primaries. Kgosipula was one of the BNF MPs who broke away to form the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in 1998. He went back to the BNF after trying his luck in...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Two In Tug-Of-War Over Plot 3832
The plot, whose number is 3832, pits 70-year-old herdsman Kealoiwa Garebaitse, who is originally from Jamataka, just west of Franscistown, and a woamn consultant at the Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) Keganneng Mikkie Matenge who has...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Mercantilism Reconsidered
This question constitutes a Rorschach test for policymakers and economists. On one side are free-market enthusiasts and neo-classical economists, who believe in a stark separation between state and business. In their view, the government's role is to...
*By Dani Rodrik 13 July 2009
Modise: The VW Doctor
They will also tell you that they can fix any mechanical problem. However, that is not the case with self-employed Gaborone motor mechanic, Tsholo Modise who specialises in VW automobiles. Even at his premises where he is operating, you will...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Our Parliament, Our Disgrace
Only Ministers Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi and Lesego Motsumi and a handful of assistant ministers were present. This is, indeed, a disturbing turn of events. We have commented on this matter before calling on whoever is responsible for the National...
13 July 2009
The Winners Code
Man's most precious gift is his life, and it is given to him once to live. In a sense life is a great equaliser. Both the small and the great are given only one shot at life. With that one life comes the only opportunity to achieve all that you...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 13 July 2009
Issues In Education
Teachers are managers of classrooms and of students' learning experiences. They occupy a very crucial and central role in the academic lives of students. They stand between an official, well-thought out and well-crafted, national curriculum-that...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI&
S. WEEKS 13 July 2009
Parliament Fails To Form Quorum
There were only 23 out of 57 MPs. The few who managed to beat the laziness that comes after tea break had to wait for 15 minutes for their colleagues to return. Very few MPs trickled in, forcing the Speaker to declare the proceedings closed. ...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 13 July 2009
Etcetera II
For Monday's column (i.e. this one) I began with a draft headline question, 'what is it with the ...?' and then started to fill in the gap, firstly with the BDP, then the BNF, then Lobatse, then with all those letter writers, of all shades of...
Sandy Grant 13 July 2009
Health Chat
Lung CancerSigns, symptoms and delay in diagnosis It is important to note that signs and symptoms similar to those caused by lung cancer may be due to other less serious problems. However, one factor affecting survival for patients with lung cancer...
Kiran Bhagat 13 July 2009
The Cry Of A Teacher
At a time when things are changing so fast in the world, we find ourselves rummaging in the dustbins to resuscitate that which countries which move with the times have long repugnantly discarded. They did so because it was no longer applicable in...
13 July 2009
BotswanaPost To Build High-Volume Sorting Centre
It recognises the need to use IT to step up its business and enhance delivery of its spectrum of products and services. BotswanaPost has also pledged improved operational systems and mail security, which has potential to provide businesses with a...
Martin Nyirenda
Correspondent 13 July 2009
DTC Botswana Donates To The Disabled
The project, the Central Association of the Blind & Disabled (CABD) is a registered membership-based charity, which started operating in 1981 with its head office in Serowe. It is an organisation for people with disabilities and promotes the...
13 July 2009
Kitso Crowned Mystar Winner
He also wins P20, 000 from sponsors Mascom and a one-year recording contract with Master D, the producer of the show, as well as a trip to London. The small built college student was all smiles as he amassed nearly 10, 000 votes, precisely 960...
Monkagedi GaotlhobogweStaff Writer 13 July 2009
Master D Cries Out: Btv Doesn't Pay Me
The minister responsible for culture, Gladys Kokorwe attended as guest speaker, while the minister responsible for Botswana Television (Btv), Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi as well as the Btv boss Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo were also present. The stage...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 July 2009
Talking Musika
It was not a particularly bright week for me last week. Apologies. We should however make a second attempt at establishing the Music Appreciation Society I proposed two weeks ago. The reasons for it need not be repeated, save that...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 13 July 2009
Food For The Soul
I have often pondered why something so easy to do or the simplest advice is the one most difficult to take and apply. I suppose human beings and the whole world just love complicated solutions. For instance, if you go to a good (and I mean a truly...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 13 July 2009
Retired Police Boss Takes Over At Btv
A Btv employee said the management at the Department of Broadcasting Services might have been forced to introduce the new general after the news about his appointment was leaked to the private media. They were told that the new boss has...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 13 July 2009
GU Maintain The Lead
They looked much more like a championship side, while Rollers, who had nothing to play for as they looked set to secure their top five position on the log standings never showed character like in their previous, encounter with ECCO City Greens....
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 13 July 2009
BFA Denies Receiving Players' Allowances
However, the BFA chief executive officer, Mooketsi 'Tosh' Kgotlele said they are still waiting for the money from the government. Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) executive secretary, Kitso Kemoeng referred inquiries on the issue to the...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 13 July 2009
BSA Gets Funds For World Cup
The tournament starts next week. The Botswana team is scheduled to leave for the event tomorrow. The team's participation in the event has not been certain because of a shortage of funds. But the good news is that after a struggle that appeared...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 13 July 2009
FNBB Commits To Indoor Soccer
The money was raised by FNBB through its visa card road to 2010 World Cup campaign. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Boiki Tema, the new business development officer at FNBB described the event as a special one. "This marks a very special event...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Motor Centre Sponsors Botswana Open Again
This is one of the longest sponsorship partnerships the Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) has ever had. The P90,000 sponsorship was presented to BTA by Motor Centre principal dealer at Zaheera Esof at a ceremony at Notwane Tennis Club on...
Mpho Tlale
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Mascom Renews Ties With Volleyball
The company last sponsored the league in 2006 when it stopped to focus on football. After the new three-year sponsorship deal with Mascom, BVF has said the league for both men and women will kick-off on July 24. Outgoing BVF president, Tsoseletso...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Reikeletseng Promises Change At BNOC
He said that to achieve this goal, he will improve the strained working relations between BNOC and the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC). "For sport to press forward in Botswana, the BNOC and the BNSC must work together to effectively utilise...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 13 July 2009
The Team Of The Season
Khalid Niyonzima (BDF XI)The Burundian goalkeeper has been in fine form for his club this season. As BDF XI challenge for a top-four finish, Niyonzima has often come to the rescue when his defence is exposed. Though many people might argue that...
13 July 2009
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13 July 2009
Swine Flu reported in Botswana
Botswana has become the 14th country in Africa to confirm cases of the flu. Neighboring South Africa is leading in Africa with 45 cases. The first confirmed case in Botswana, a male has been put in isolation at the Block 8 clinic as the ministry...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 13 July 2009
Bakwena Celebrate Kgari's Wedding
Kgari's wife hails from GaThwane village in the Borolong area. The wedding ceremony started on Saturday at the 102-year-old Molepolole UCCSA church building. The chief is said to be a member and an active chorister at the church. A prayer service was...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 13 July 2009
Botswana Establishes Stock Theft Courts
Speaking during the Judicial Conference held at Adonsonia hotel, Justice Nganunu said in a bid to combat the problem the judiciary has established stock theft courts. "Nothing like this has happened since the hey day of mandrax dealing and car...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 13 July 2009
BLLAWU's Petition Against DO In Vain?
The Tonota branch of Botswana Landboards and Local Authorities Workers Union (BLLAWU) was supposed to petition DO Pamela Nasha yesterday but they could not because the latter has not written a letter to the police that she would accept the petition....
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Kanye Serial Killing Cases Remain At Six
The six killings took place at Ruele, Sebako, Botlhoko, Sebego, Ntsweng and Mahikana wards. The police would also like to dismiss allegations that similar murder cases have recently been reported in Gaborone, Ramotswa and Mochudi suggesting that the...
13 July 2009
Use Bliss Condom, Women Urged
Speaking during a bliss road show in Botshabelo last week, Sexual Transmission Infections Coordinator for Selebi-Phikwe, Kabo Masupe said women should use the female condom the same way as men use theirs. She explained that the female condom was...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 13 July 2009
Inferno razes Mfa's house
But there are contradictions regarding the presence or otherwise of anyone in the house when the fire started: Mfa says there was no-one home while the police say his 26-year old daughter and a toddler were present but escaped without injury. "I...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 14 July 2009
Botswana ranked best mineral investment destination in Africa
Against the 71 jurisdictions (a combination of countries, provinces and states) included in its most recent survey, Botswana is ranked 18th. This is the highest score of any African nation. In Latin America, only Chile is rated higher than...
STAFF WRITER 14 July 2009
LEA breaks new ground in ISO certification
Managing Director of Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) Dr. Elsie Meintjies said the event was equally special to them just like it was to LEA. This is because the certificate is a new achievement for BOBS as well as LEA. LEA forms part of the...
GOITSEONE KGOPANA
Correspondent 14 July 2009
AS I SEE IT
"Democracies" without opposition parties and more importantly vibrant opposition parties are at best pseudo-democracies. In addition to being a democracy, the government must have a free, fearless and independent press. We owe to the French...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 14 July 2009
BDP MPs are spineless
Under a more organised and objective Parliament the motion should have cruised through without hitches. But it seems its major undoing was its origins. The fact that the motion was put through by a member of the opposition seems to have condemned it...
EDITOR 14 July 2009
Serowe controls govt and the party
As a disciplined and loyal member of the ruling party, I initially wanted to abstain from the war of words between the two factions within the party. As a non-partisan member, I have always wanted to follow the last word from the party leader on...
14 July 2009
Who is Sidney Pilane?
Pilane is no fool, that I will grant at least as he occasionally displays the way his brain functions. But for his heart and ability to apply thought processes to reason, for accepting that our thoughts and expectations only work if the world around...
14 July 2009
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14 July 2009
Softball coach drops bombshell
Kgosiyang tendered his resignation on Saturday saying he was under pressure from unnamed Botswana Softball Association (BSA) officials. The team flies to Canada today. The BSA has promised to find a replacement before the team departs. Kgosiyang's...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 14 July 2009
Rollers deny match-fixing allegations
Before and after the game, there were reports that Rollers and GU had struck a deal to fix the match to help the Reds maintain a three-point lead ahead of closest opponents of defending champions Mochudi Centre Chiefs. GU have amassed 71 points with...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 14 July 2009
Zebras to play China
China will host the Botswana national soccer team on September 29. The Zebras have already played Namibia, Lesotho, New Zealand and Iraq to prepare for the qualifiers. Zebras coach, Stanley Tshosane has expressed his desire to have...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 14 July 2009
Law society could arraign Khama before ICC
LSB Chairman, Tebogo Sebego says this year's AGM agenda items featured extra-judicial killings by Botswana's security forces, the Media Practitioners Act and Legal Practitioners Act. Sebego says after a lengthy debate, lawyers attending resolved to...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 14 July 2009
Thrilling end to season on the cards
It is not clear who will join Naughty Boys to the First Division, although debutants Great North Tigers (GNT) looks the most vulnerable of the relegation candidates. GU were ruthless against cross-town rivals, Township Rollers and the emphatic win...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 14 July 2009
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