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Govt ordered to pay UB student allowances
This comes a month after students of Limkokwing University won a similar case against the MoE. The court set aside the decision by the ministry not to pay the students for the June and July 2009 vacation as null and void and ordered that the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
BPP leader cautions against tyrants
He said rough times are coming unless the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is kicked out of power. Balikani was speaking at the BPP's 49th annual national conference at the Francistown Senior Secondary School over the weekend. "Tyrants and dictators...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 23 July 2009
May tolerance take root
All the major political parties held meetings of critical self-analysis at various destinations around the country: the MELS Movement in Mogoditshane, the Botswaa People's Party (BPP) in Francistown, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) in Gaborone, the...
23 July 2009
The coming global energy revolution
The Reference Scenario - in which no new policies are introduced - in the International Energy Agency's 2008 World Energy Outlook sees annual global primary energy demand growing 1.6% on average up to 2030, from 11,730 million tons of oil equivalent...
*FATIH BIROL 23 July 2009
What happened in Urumqi of China?
It was rumoured and baselessly reported by some international media that the riot was erupted from a peaceful demonstration which was suppressed by the government, and the root-cause was the discrimination policy adopted by the central government...
23 July 2009
Do not forget Basarwa
For them, little has changed since President Khama assumed the presidency over a year ago. Under Ian Khama, the Bushmen living inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve have been told they must make a 400km round trip to get water. They are banned...
23 July 2009
Cartoon strip 23 .07.09
23 July 2009
Standard Bank in campaign to support growth in emerging markets
The campaign which was launched last Friday in key markets is expected to reach about 475-million people in about 30 countries. Standard Bank Group Marketing and Communications Director Sarah-Anne Orphanides says Standard Bank is a...
23 July 2009
Sony Centre planned for Francistown
Mobility says preparations to set-up a centre in Francistown by the end of the year are an advanced stage. Sony Centre directs sound resources to staff development, a prerequisite to keep up with the ever-changing market needs and technology...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 23 July 2009
Thokolosi man vows to stay away from controversy
In Thokolosi, a drama series based on the mythical creature that spins riches for its owner, Moloi told Showbiz, he would do his best to stay away from village politics which forced him to cut out certain scenes of the series the first time the show...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Ntsoro 'the woman'
That is exactly how television personality Joel Keitumele looks like in his latest comedy release, Ntsoro le Toki, part 3. In the past Keitumele forced a local tabloid to make a retraction after it alleged he was gay. This...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff writer 23 July 2009
Khama rebuffs Kwelagobe and Motswaledi?
It is said that BDP chairman, Daniel Kwelagobe and secretary general, Gomolemo Motswaledi, who led the humiliation of Khama's allies during the party elections on Monday were snubbed on Tuesday when they tried to pay the President a visit. The duo...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Dira sparks controversy at drama awards
The group, which undoubtedly dished out the most captivating and colourful drama show at the climax of Heritage Month at Mantlwaneng, Westwood, last week, was disqualified because of featuring Captain Dira, who also participated in the contemporary...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Bok in the dark about album release
"I understand they are busy people, working on numerous projects, but I really need the new project to jump start my career," he says. News about the possibility of Bok releasing a first commercial album surfaced months ago after the government...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Shumba dancers break away
The five members recently hosted a listening session for their up coming Mosi ke wa eng, to be released soon under the name Dikgokong.The six dancers include the robust Tshegofatso Akanyang, known as CC or Kakapa, among Shumba music lovers. There is...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Local officials for Chiefs-GU duel
He told journalists yesterday in Gaborone that local referees will handle the duel scheduled for the Molepolole Sports Complex. He said that criticism of match officials will always be there and it will be unfair to local referees to bring in...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Rollers' appeal Mathe decision
Rollers have lodged the appeal on the basis that they did not benefit from the ruling, though they won the case. The dispute arose after Chiefs used reserve goalkeeper, Thabiso Bobby Mathe in their game against Rollers early this year. It was...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 July 2009
Sithole remains confident despite lacklustre performance
Though the stalemate did not change the fact that the Reds only need to avoid defeat against defending champions, Mochudi Centre Chiefs on Saturday to lift the title, it could be a sign of nerves. Despite the prospect of meeting a fired-up Chiefs,...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 July 2009
Four teams promoted to First Division
Mathaithai's passage to the play-offs was marred by controversy when it got entangled in a tug-of-war with Kanye United that was eventually resolved by the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee. The two clubs had to play each...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 July 2009
Four teams promoted to First Division
Palapye United had finished ahead of Peace Makers but were forced into a play-off decider because they were awarded soft points for their aborted game against Eagles. Palapye easily won the decider 3-1 against a jaded Peace Makers. The Bobonong side...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer
and CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 23 July 2009
Khama fails women again
Of the five nominees, three - the majority - are men. Before his favourites were humiliated at the Kanye congress on Monday, Khama had launched a public campaign to promote women in the party. But when he finally got the chance to walk the talk, he...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Serema to be fired?
Over the weekend Daniel Kwelagobe and those aligned to his faction were elected into the BDP's leadership. Kwelagobe beat Tebelelo Seretse to reclaim his place at the BDP high table as party chair. Prior to the BDP congress campaigns put the...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 23 July 2009
Khama fails to return Kanye
He was expected to go back the congress later, after the elections, but he never returned, amidst speculation that he was snubbing the new Central Committee. However, BDP electoral board chairman Parks Tafa said that Khama did not return to Kanye...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Suspected Kanye killer dies in police cells
The suspect was detained, together with three Zimbabwean illegal immigrants, who were then released to immigration officials for deportation. The police say he remained alone in the cells for about one hour forty-five minutes and when they checked...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Masire blames Lesotho government for unrest
Addressing the media in Gaborone on Friday, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) appointed mediator said during his attempts to help solve the political problems in Lesotho since last year, he had identified the government as the main...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 23 July 2009
Let's have proof of Btv bias - Ombudsman
This follows a complaint to the Ombudsman against Khama and BDP, by the BCP's deputy secretary general, Motsei Rapelana last month. The BCP says that there is disproportionate coverage of political campaigns by various political parties in favour of...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 23 July 2009
BCP-BAM agree to merge
"This will be a priority after the elections," he said. He explained that the two parties are pleased with the progress of their cooperation so far and the pact they signed for the general elections. He added that their election plan is proceeding...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 July 2009
DPP orders further investigations in Kalafatis' killing
Dambe has ordered the investigations to help her decide whether to prosecute the suspected killers. The police submitted their final report of the probe into the murder to her early this month. Kalafatis was gunned down by suspected state security...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 24 July 2009
BPP releases its election manifesto
The BPP promises to broaden Botswana's economic base by diversifying the economy through agricultural development and manufacturing. The party also promises to create employment and considerably reduce poverty. The BPP further promises to provide all...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 July 2009
Botswana Post keen to forge ahead - Sethebe
Speaking during the Botswana Postal Services Workers Union's 41st annual congress over the President's Day holidays, Sethebe said having a mountain of challenges to climb workers should set themselves goals higher than they normally would and...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 24 July 2009
Lawyers boycott halts Venson-Moitoi
This comes in the wake of the Law Society of Botswana (LSB) position that it would not recommend anyone to sit on the newly-appointed Media Appeals Committee until government and media houses sort out their differences. The Minister has indicated...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 24 July 2009
One case of swineflu confirmed in F/town
Ntshe is being turned into an isolation facility for the disease. The public relations officer of the council, Priscilla Gulubane, was not forthcoming with details, but has confirmed a person is infected with the disease in Francistown and added...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 24 July 2009
Of women power and politics
Yes, she has lost and yes a number of times but she is the superwoman of politics. In this article I want to pay homage to this dynamic woman, who like the proverbial phoenix always rises from the ashes. She is so hated by many, but loved by...
ONALENNA PITSO 24 July 2009
Economy still in red despite exports recovery
In a second quarter economic review report, the Chairman of the Bifm Investment Committee Dr Keith Jefferis says even though recovery to historic levels might still be a long way off, evidence of recent trade data shows that the worst of the crisis...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 July 2009
Certain Botswana firms reported keen to cross-list on JSE
The Director of Government and International Affairs at Africa's biggest bourse, Geoff Rothschild, says they have already received enquiries from BSE primary listed firms interested in secondary listing on the JSE's Africa Board. "We have met and...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 24 July 2009
Baroda goes on aggressive marketing
The bank continues to carry out perennial customer analysis to identify customer needs and to promote a culture of saving among Batswana. Baroda's Business Development and Marketing Manager, Neo Tlhaselo, says his bank is planning to introduce a...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 24 July 2009
Consumer Watchdog
I love technology, I really do. Partially it's because I'm a boy, admittedly a grown up one but part of me is still a kid who likes toys. However, I particularly love truly useful technology. My (semi) smart-phone helps me not...
24 July 2009
Night of chorale and poetry at Maitisong
Despite the cold, Batswana and quite a number of foreigners packed the theatre to witness the competitors, drawn from the four corners of Botswana, battle it out for the ultimate prize: P25, 000 for the choral section, and P10, 000 for poetry. The...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 24 July 2009
Dada names and shames BDP defaulters
Masitara was drafted into the BDP Central Committee as an additional member at the Molepolole congress after pledging to pay the BDP P100,000. His tenure has ended after party elections on Monday. Ahead of the elections, Masitara's name graced a long...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 24 July 2009
Back Stage
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) a.k.a HP-6 is now showing at the New Capitol Cinemas. It had its worldwide opening on July 15, with sales across the globe of P888 million on the opening night. The first five films grossed P32...
SASA MAJUMA 24 July 2009
'Within my exhaustion lay unshakeable determination to reach my goal'
Walking the Boeing 707. Windhoek, Namibia. Footprints Volume 1, Archives of Anti-Colonial Resistance and the Liberation Struggle (AACRLS), 128 pages, paperback, no price, ISBN 978-99916-44-11-0. Available through Exclusive Books, Riverwalk or from...
24 July 2009
Have patronage and paternalism been shaken in the BDP?
We posit that if his approach is widely adopted by members of his faction (Barata-Phathi) and crystalises into an ethic it could have serious consequences for the party. The move could spell doom to the patronage and paternalism that has for so long...
DR JOHN MAKGALA and BANYATSI MMEKWA 24 July 2009
History and perceptions of regionalism in Botswana - Part 1
Although economic, political, eth nic and religious factors have led to regionalisms and other divides, causing civil strife and civil wars in many countries, in Botswana the north-south divide existed for a long time merely as a political...
24 July 2009
DK won and then what?
The nation has - for the past few months - been gripped by the euphoria of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) congress. Never in the history of the BDP has the party been so deeply polarised. There were take-no-prisoner speeches made by senior party...
GIDEON NKALA 24 July 2009
Sound logistics needed for season clincher
The intensity of the race to the league title, coupled with the prize involved, will transform Molepolole into a frenzied and tumultuous centre-stage of diehard fans come to witness warriors of - until then - equal wizardry and might. It is fitting,...
24 July 2009
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
The results of the central-committee elections at the recent congress of the governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in Kanye constituted a humiliating defeat for the faction of the party commonly known as the A-Team, which lost all of the elected...
DAN MOABI 24 July 2009
Bungu failed on Jackson
However, it seems Bungu flushed his journalistic research skills down the drain and instead chose to sail on the wings of yellow journalism. Or is Bungu exemplifying the traits of an angry black man by insinuating that Michael Jackson refused to be...
24 July 2009
GS-26 congratulates new BDP CC
It is therefore all the more relevant and fitting that this particular defining moment in the history of the party be a subject of celebration for democrats and wellwishers within and without the boundaries of this great Republic. Our special...
24 July 2009
Cartoon strip 24.07.09
24 July 2009
MoE struggles to pay student allowances
Deputy permanent secretary in the ministry, Golekanye Setume said that the June and July allowances for UB students were not included in their budget for this year. "We are going to be affected negatively in the budget if the allowances are paid. We...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 July 2009
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