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Khama Appoints 'Outsider' At Finance
The Tonota-born economist will take over the reigns at the government enclave from August 1 for four months. This follows Khama's granting of sick leave on full pay to the substantive Finance Minister, Baledzi Gaolathe, who has been in and out of a...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
Athletics Team Trains In Germany For World Championships
The team has 11 athletes - four women and seven men - will be under Bobby Gaseitsiwe. Senegal-based Olympic Games 400m finalist Amantle Montsho, Kgalalelo Sefu, Seonyatseng Ntlhomphe and Irene Motonge are in the women team while the men's team has...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 27 July 2009
BNOC To Fill Vacant Post
BNOC held its elections last week but the position was not filled because the candidate, Bobby Gaseitsiwe withdrew from the race though he was unopposed. The past immediate publicity secretary Solly Reikeletseng left the post to contest the BNOC...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 27 July 2009
I Was Forced To Resign - Kgosiyang
He said he was told to quit by a senior Botswana Softball Association (BSA) official after accusations that he was not committed to the team preparing for the world event. He said it was surprising that the BSA wanted to make it appear that he walked...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 July 2009
Kgale Wins Schools' Coca-Cola Cup
The game at the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Lekidi Centre headquarters in Gaborone started on a fast pace with both teams going for the kill. Fans were kept on the edge in the six-goal thriller. Montsamaisa dominated possession and had...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Correspondent 27 July 2009
The Winners Code
More than 2000 years ago he made a loaded statement which sums up the ingredients needed to make a lasting difference in whatever calling or career you dedicate your life to pursue. He wrote, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your might...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 27 July 2009
Issues In Education
During the decade of independence in the 1960s, most of these countries had one or two national universities, usually starting with one, with origins going back into the 1920s like at Makerere in Uganda and Legon in Ghana, then slowly diversifying...
D. MOLEFE
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S. WEEKS 27 July 2009
Etcetera II
Hence, my 'from the front line' by-line this time around. With respect, the notion is not so absurd because those parts of the world without a reliable, reasonably priced supply of electrical power will never progress - and Odi, Modipane,...
Sandy Grant 27 July 2009
Health Chat
Both smokers and non-smokers perceived that they were held responsible for their disease. Some people had given up smoking, and some had never smoked, yet still felt stigmatised. They said that lung cancer can be caused by other factors, such as...
Kiran Bhagat 27 July 2009
Something Is Wrong At BOCODOL
The college also accords an opportunity to students who have never sat for any of the examinations of the certificates mentioned above to do so. Enrolment is not free; they pay the enrolment/registration fee (P20), subject fee (P45 per subject) and...
27 July 2009
Hail the Money Machine
To emphasise their return, they did it in style against the much-vaunted Mochudi Centre Chiefs, who have been at the helm of the log for the larger part of the season. But if truth be told, GU have acquitted themselves with admirable consistency...
EDITOR 27 July 2009
Deputy Mayor Faces Game Meat Charges
He is scheduled to appear for mention at the Palapye Magistrate Court on October 23. The Ikageleng Phase 1 councillor and an unidentified companion were arrested and remanded in custody on June 28 after they were allegedly found with game meat by...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
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27 July 2009
A memorable Experience
When I got the invitation to join the multitudes prepared to do the annual charity walk the thought of the three-days150km walk in the pans sounded so exciting to me. It was this anticipation of adventure, among others, that led me to join the...
27 July 2009
The Irresistible 'Handshake' And Swine Flu
To everyone, shaking hands has always been second to nature. It could be in greeting, or as a sign of respect after someone had performed a heroic act, or when a groundbreaking agreement has been reached between two parties. The fact that a...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 27 July 2009
Foreign Traditional Doctors Fake?
The doctor claims that he can fix marriage problems and divorce cases as well as bring back lost lovers. No problem is too big for these foreign traditional medicine men.The doctor further claims that he can enlarge a penis. Other miracles...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 July 2009
Kenya, Botswana Airlines In Code-sharing Deal
Speaking at a media briefing to announce the re-launch, officials from Kenya Airways and Air Botswana said the partnership is a win-win deal that will see Botswana benefiting from the superior Kenya Airways network. "The code-share will encourage...
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
De Beers In 99% Loss As Diamonds Lose Their Glitter
The diamond giant, which has a 50/50 partnership with Government in Debswana, made $316 million in the same period a year ago before the economic downturn deterred even the wealthy from splashing out on non-essentials. De Beers blamed an...
Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
African Metallurgists To Meet In Kasane
The conference - the first one for Botswana - follows four bi-annual others in the southern African region in Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa and Namibia. Organisers say the fifth event will take place over three days after which attendees will go on...
Staff writer 27 July 2009
Africa's Finest
Sibil Knight stole the show in front of an estimated 500 hip-hop heads who parted with P80 as entry fees for the Grand Finale. The triumph by the Gaborone rapper further outlines Botswana as the undisputed home of rap music in Africa, following...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
Hundreds Attend Mosako Album Launch
But conspicuously missing was Vee, Odirile Sento, the man who collaborated with Mosako in the hit sngle, Come together, a remake of a South African disco track of the late 80s. The duo have in the past appeared on stage to...
27 July 2009
Talking Musika
It is the expectation of the managers of 'The Shebeen' that there should be live music at the club. That was not my expectation. Live music means that we should pay the people who play the music. That is a cost above what one had...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 27 July 2009
Radioactive Facility Worries Pilikwe Residents
The concerns were raised during a Kgotla meeting held in the village on Thursday. Although one of the consultants engaged by government, Mookamedi Masie, of Water Resources Consultants, tried to explain the project's environmental impact, dissenters...
Gasebalwe Seretse
Correspondent 27 July 2009
Food For The Soul
I am not sure how many of you can say they love winter. Well, I am one of those people who actually enjoy winter. Crazy it might sound, but I love it because I just enjoy my food more. What with all the range of hearty soups, stews, and puddings with...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 27 July 2009
Nasha Declares Setswana Difficult
The Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Minister told Parliament on Friday that it is impossible to translate law into Setswana. She explained that Setswana is very difficult but the language used in law documents is even worse. Nasha made...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
Justice Newman To Adjudicate In 'War of Titans'
Justice Newman has been roped in to replace former judge, Justice Unity Dow, who left the service early this year. At the centre of the controversy is the battle for company shares among the business partners. The other partners in the dispute are...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
Khama Blames Media In BDP Fights
Addressing the party's national congress in Kanye last Saturday, Khama said that the media would like to see factions perpetuated and institutionalised in the BDP. "They are continuously undermining and demonising the leadership of the party and...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
BLLAWU At War With Itself
This was after the CEC took over control of the Francistown branch executive committee after six members resigned. According to the BLLAWU president Pelotshweu Baeng, and secretary general Moshe Noga, only the chairperson Michael Tlhalerwa and...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 27 July 2009
Millonaires!
Gaborone United (GU) has lived up to its billing as the 'Money Machine' by becoming the first club to pocket the biggest ever pile of cash in local football - the P1 million top prize in the be MOBILE Premier League. The Reds ended 19 years of...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 27 July 2009
ECCO Pumped Up For Next Season
The former champions are encouraged to go for broke next season by their impressive second round performance in the current campaign where they have only lost twice going into their last match. ECCO public relations officer, Unabatsho Mathalaza was...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 27 July 2009
BNYC chair contradicts his board over Morima
Rantleru yesterday issued a press statement rebutting media reports quoting other board members who said that Morima had been fired. The statement also expressed concern that BNYC was in the habit of firing directors. Information reaching Mmegi...
OLIVER MODISE
Correspondent 28 July 2009
Mother-to-child HIV transmission lowest in Africa - study
This was revealed by Dr Roger Shapiro of the Botswana-Havard AIDS Institute when releasing the findings of a random trial comparing HAART regimens for virologic efficacy and the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission among breastfeeding...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 28 July 2009
BNF warns general election rivals
BNF spokesman, Moeti Mohwasa said over the weekend the party only needs 17 more MPs to oust the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from power unlike its main opposition rival, Botswana Congress Party (BCP), which needs 28. Of the 57 elected MPs, BNF has...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 28 July 2009
Moupo set to launch Khan for Moleps North
Molepolole North is one of the constituencies where the BNF has high prospects. The margin during the 2004 general election was quite close as Khan polled 3,912 while the ultimate winner, Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri of the Botswana...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 July 2009
Pilikwe: From a model village to a dumping site
During a kgotla meeting, held at the village recently, Water Resources Consultants who have been engaged by government to compile an environment impact assessment report have not adequately warned the residents about some of the negative impacts that...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 28 July 2009
Native languages are in a shambles
This is a revelation on many levels. Infact, this exposes the ineptitude of our socio-political system. The Constitution is perhaps the most treasured document ever produced since independence in September 1966. Batswana hold it dearly - and uphold...
28 July 2009
AS I SEE IT
Some familiar government concepts, before we come to the unfamiliar one of arrogantocracy: Democracy, we know, means government by the majority; demos comes from Greek and kratein from which -cracy comes, means 'rule/government.' The...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 28 July 2009
Mmamabula delay to slow Botswana power plans
The snag will result in the delay of the date in which MEP is supposed to start operating, further complicating power shortages in Botswana. Things might get worse after Eskom's announcement last week that it is not ready to commit to purchase power...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 28 July 2009
Economist predicts no further interest rate cut
Addressing the media in Gaborone last week, chairman of the Bifm Investment Committee, Dr Keith Jefferis, said that inflation which eased to seven percent in June, is set to continue declining and the rise in fuel prices in June is...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 28 July 2009
"Local institutions show effective business leadership"
Speaking at a leaders and achievers awards ceremony in Gaborone last week, PMR.africa chief executive officer, Johan Hattingh announced that the processes embraced by scores of companies, institutions, government entities and individuals on their...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 28 July 2009
"Go-ka tweng" singer survives on govt handouts
It does not take a rocket scientist to determine that despite her awesome talent, the old woman has been neglected by her own country and people as her story is a tale of abject poverty. While it is true that the village of Mmashoro, like any other...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 28 July 2009
RETENG hosts cultural festival
The festival, which was organised to showcase the song and dance of some of the marginalised tribes of Botswana, was a glaring success as hundreds of people braved the biting cold to put their stamp of approval on the benevolent affair. Before the...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 28 July 2009
Back Stage
Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) is being shown today only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. It is Mike Leigh's latest film on life in London and it is a stunner. It is an amazing film about wanting to give love, to be loved, to make people happy...
SASA MAJUMA 28 July 2009
Title decider grosses over P200,000
He said more than 7,000 tickets were sold for the match watched by an estimated 8,000 fans at the Molepolole Sports Complex. "We sold over 7,000 tickets and grossed nearly P250,000," Phuthego said. This was the biggest crowd to watch a Premier...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 28 July 2009
Zim coach recognise Vultures improvement
Dawson added that with time, the Vultures will be among the best rugby sides in the continent. "With money being spent on facilities and players, the level of rugby here (in Botswana) promises to be of international standards," he said. He hailed the...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 28 July 2009
Is the Vodacom Cup losing its shine?
When the Vodacom Challenge started 10 years ago, it used to feature South African sides, Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, and two other clubs drawn from African countries. The inclusion of one English club however changed the whole format. The featured...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 July 2009
Another ex-champion weeps in Molepolole
This time, it was Fighters' Mandla Mgadla who sobbed in sorrow when his club let slip the lead twice to draw 3-3 with Toronto and fail to dodge the axe after fellow strugglers Nico United beat former champions ECCO City Greens 2-1 in...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 July 2009
Cartoon strip 28 .07.09
28 July 2009
Moseki is clutching at straws
I invited Form Fve leavers aged 25 years and below with good grades in science subjects to present their certificates for perusal at the Francistown East Constituency office on June 30, 2009 at 0900 hours for scholarship to study engineering in an...
28 July 2009
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