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Khama's magic will be tested today
The Kedikilwe-Kwelagobe faction is in total control of these areas and there have been cries from the Nkate-Merafhe axis that its members are being sidelined. Lately, BDP primaries losers in Francistown South have reported the winner, Wynter Mmolotsi...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 July 2009
Vets destroy 84 goats near Zim border
Most of the goats belonged to one person, who is now threatening to sue the police for negligence. The rest belonged to two other families. The 84 goats were intercepted between the Botswana and Zimbabwe cordon fences along the Shashe River, which...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 15 July 2009
Law Society is apt and upright
After the President signed the bill into law, it looked like the media was going to be delivered to the guillotine by bloodthirsty hounds. Except for the litigation mounted by the media to fight the unjust law, there has been very little support...
15 July 2009
Cultural exchange in Botswana?
Cultural institutions worldwide, such as museums and art galleries, are continually engaged in processes of creative, social and aesthetic exchange that actively inform and enhance the promotion of contemporary practices in the arts and that welcome...
15 July 2009
Peo to relax loan conditions as SMEs default
Speaking in Phakalane near Gaborone on Tuesday, the Chairperson of Peo, Sheila Khama, said the global economic recession had led to shrinking markets for Peo beneficiaries, hence their working capital problems. "Like most businesses, the Peo joint...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 July 2009
Mokaila laments little progress in tourism joint ventures
This years' conference was held under the theme Tourism: Responding to Challenges in the Global Market. The annual tourism pitso is the initiative of Minister Mokaila that began in 2006 to create a forum for the ministry, the private sector and other...
GOITSEONE KGOPANA
Correspondent 15 July 2009
CITF speeds up design of skills training curriculum
CITF training facilitator in the welding department, Geoffrey Matswa, says the organisation has developed programmes to encourage Batswana to contribute to the Botswana's economic development processes. Matswa was speaking in an interview as a CITF...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Way forward for Private Sector in Africa
RESTORATION OF DEMAND. * An economic recession is primarily characterised by a decline in demand for goods and services. Specifically, the purchasing power of consumers is adversely affected by an economic recession due to loss of jobs, stagnant...
15 July 2009
Stage set for BOTA drama semi finals Aug 11
The competition attracted highly talented dramatists from scores of vocational institutions, all eager to reach the semi finals slated for the Botswana Television (Btv) Auditorium on August 11. This year's theme is: Chaba e senang ngwao (Our...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Abelson's album out
Abelson Modise, a young kwaito musician going by the name Zoun 2, has had his own share of disappointments in this dog eat dog music industry. He recorded a-not-so-good album in 2004, which flopped. He later joined Robert Dargie but once again his...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Rollers protest committee's ruling
On Monday, the Disciplinary Committee penalised Chiefs for using their reserve goalkeeper, Thabiso Bobby Mathe in a Premier League match against Rollers in March. Rollers filed a protest against the young goalkeeper on the grounds he was not...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Govt killing Lobatse - Modubule
He was commenting on the Draft National Development Plan 10 in Parliament on Monday. Visibly angry at Education and Skills Development Minister Jacob Nkate, who kept on interrupting his debate, Modubule described him as a "very dishonest man". Nkate...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 July 2009
Confident softball team leaves minus coach
Despite a promise by the Botswana Softball Association (BSA) that a coach will be roped in to replace Kgosiyang, the team flew out under the tutelage of assistant coach, James Gunda. Matshediso said though Kgosiyang's departure shocked them, they...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Mopako puts retirement plans on hold
The 33-year-old veteran is aware that his best days are gone but he is ready to guide the youngsters in the new season. When Killer Giants failed to win promotion two seasons ago, the diminutive midfielder threatened to quit playing. Mopako has been...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Inaugural Chinese golf tourney a success
The team played well on a perfect sunny day and the golfers excelled from hole one. Rodney Butau from the ZimBots team was crowned individual champion, with Tim Calvert and G. Melagan coming second and third respectively. ZimBots chairman, Paul...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 15 July 2009
New volleyball chief promises change
Molaodi and his committee were elected during the BVF congress at the Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) in Sebele over the weekend. He beat Mokgatla Waboraro by 15 to two votes to grab the top position. The other committee members are Godfrey...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 July 2009
BDP central Committee finds Mmolotsi guilty
The BDP Central Committee, at its sitting yesterday, found Mmolotsi guilty of contravening the party vetting policies. This was confirmed by the BDPs secretary general, Jacob Nkate. He has breached conditions of the vetting exercise, however the...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Government will wipe out undesirable immigrants - Khama
He said at the - Tourism Pitso 2009 - that there are certain foreigners who come into the country to commit serious offences such as money laundering, human trafficking and drug peddling after taking advantage of loopholes in the immigration laws....
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 July 2009
CMS fraud suspect gets bail
Sierra Leone national, Patrick Cole was freed on Monday, despite opposition by the prosecution. Cole, Clement Molefe, Jabulani Johnson, Norman Maja, Aaron Babolele, Lebogang Kaisara, David Tumagole, Otsile Mosarwe, Jenamo Nfana, Bushi Nthibo and...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Regional office embroiled in controversy
After the heated arguments the congress descended into chaos as the democrats walked out as regional committee chairperson Botho Ntirang addressed the meeting. The marginalised Barataphathi factions bone of contention was that out of four employees...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Mayor roots for women politicians
He said that at this stage, it is advisable to encourage voters to support women who have won primary elections. He told stakeholders to lobby the government to review the electoral system to increase the number of women in decision-making and...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Rigging claims in BDP elections
Former BDP National Youth Executive Committee (NYEC) vice-chairman, Oaitse Kgotla Moahi said his votes were fiddled with and he only made it as a delegate after a protest and recount. During the branch elections, I was told that I was elected by only...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 July 2009
BCP urges youth to think outside the box
Responding to remarks by a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) officials Segaetsho Garekwe that voters should ignore opposition parties, Lucas told the workshop that when the BDP assumed power they did not have experience in governance. Garekwe, who is...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 15 July 2009
Who will chair BDP congress?
.BDP constitution is silent l Practice is that the party chairman chairs congress.BDP secretariat says the president will chair this time A few days before the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) congress questions abound as to who between...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
African leaders must overhaul their act
Obama's visit to Africa should be underscored, not only because he has African blood flowing through his veins but for the new message and vision that he wants to sell to the continent. He could have decided to turn a blind eye to the wrongs that...
16 July 2009
Women, be wary of new found friends!
That I am writing a second letter to the newspapers within a space of four weeks does not make me a troubled soul; am simply a concerned member who believes in human dignity, and who believes that people can campaign against others but they should...
JACKSON MOETI 16 July 2009
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16 July 2009
Indian firm appointed DTC Botswana sightholder
According to DTC Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Manager, Kago Mmopi, Shrenuj is replacing DDA of Botswana which fell a victim to the slump in the diamond market following the global credit crunch. The decision was also taken in order to...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
Reggie Bush donates over P300 000.00 to the Motswedi Rehabilitation Centre
Reggie and Kim are friends of the diamond industry and are active members of the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF). DEF was founded by Russell Simmons who visited Botswana in 2006 as a guest of De Beers. The organisation is a non-profit international...
16 July 2009
The Studio that Kulenyane built
But talk to members of Culture Spears about a flashy BMW or AUDIQ7 and they would not be interested. Despite their soaring success in show business theirs is a humble lifestyle, which contrasts with their high-flier tag. The Culture Spears members...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 16 July 2009
It runs in the family
"My grandfather was my role model. I admired his skills in carving as he produced well-decorated utensils such as bowls, spoons, pestles, stools and yokes. My grandfather also made some exquisitely patterned pots and baskets and I believe these two...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 16 July 2009
Motswako artist Tebza puts Serowe on the map
Motswako artist Tebogo Thogo, better known as Tebza, is set to put his home village of Serowe on the map with his 10-track album called Rocka. The album kicks off with Tobetsa, which is likely to give established singers a run for their money....
16 July 2009
Bright dumps Santos
The Botswana coach told Mmegi Sport yesterday that his relationship with club boss, Goolam Allie was no longer rosy and he could not afford the 'torture' anymore. Bright has been with Santos for two seasons. He was hired after he proved his mettle at...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
Masitara confident of emerging tops
Speaking from his new base, Masitara said the suspension of nearest rival for top goal scorer award, Moemedi 'Jomo' Moatlhaping of Mochudi Centre Chiefs is a blessing in disguise. Masitara found the net 27 times before a P300,000 move to Muculmana....
THATO KALA
Correspondent 16 July 2009
Cabinet stops political debates
"We had to obey and turn around and come back to Gaborone. We exist through the 1974 presidential directive and are funded by government. So when the minister (Kokorwe) says stop the debate, we have to do so. You should know that though we have not...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
All set for BNOC elections
Kgosietsile has been at the helm for more than 20 years while Reikeletseng has been serving BNOC as publicity secretary. The BNOC president is aware that he faces a tough challenge as Reikeletseng has proved to be popular among sports people....
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 July 2009
Motlakase decides against artificial turf
The club has said that it cannot afford the turf. Club spokesperson, Monty Gagomokgwa said they were initially provided with wrong figures in the quotation for an artificial turf. The actual figure is close to P 1million as compared to the P400,000...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
Unsigned SADC gender protocol worries councillors
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor for Monarch South Ignatius Moswaane raised this point during the recent three-day workshop held in the Francistown City Council chambers. Moswaane said that it was odd for the non-governmental organisation...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 16 July 2009
High Court sets date for ruling in Nchindo case
The judge made the announcement on Tuesday at the end of a heated confrontation between the lead counsel for Nchindo and his co-accused, advocate Peter Hodes and the prosecutor Kgosietsile Ngakaagae. The state has been complaining about the language...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
Ministry still to decide Lionjangs'a fate
Acting Minister Keletso Rakhudu said in an interview yesterday that as far as he knows they are yet to take a decision on the matter. Rakhudu said they have a good working relationship with Lionjanga and are constantly in touch with him. He added...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
HIV/AIDS counsellors cry foul
Tired of being ignored, the officers have taken to visiting newspaper offices in a bid to drive their "enough is enough" message home. A group of Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS lay counsellors at council clinics...
16 July 2009
Another swine flu case confirmed
She stated in Gaborone yesterday that a Motswana man was last Friday confirmed to have contracted the AH1N1 influenza virus, commonly known as Swine flu. The case comes a few days after the first case was reported in Botswana. El Halabi said that...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 16 July 2009
BDP committee rejects re-run of branch elections
The appeal came from three members of the branch committee who were not happy by the manner in which the election of delegates was conducted. The election was held on June 29 during the branch congress, which was attended by some members of the...
BASHI LETSIDIDI
Correspondent 16 July 2009
Is BNF favouring ex-BCP men?
This has raised claims that the suspensions and expulsions against the primary election winners are meant to pave way for the former BCP activists. Those who have earned the wrath of the party beating former BCP operatives are Lobatse MP Nehemiah...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 16 July 2009
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