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BDP top brass backs Motswaledi against law firm
The President has been at loggerheads with the Central Committee after all his candidates were trounced in party elections last month. Since then he has been accused of by-passing the committee and making unilateral decisions in running the party but...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
Like Al Bashir BDP leaders must face ICC
I totally agree with the BDP government that Al Bashir must be taken to ICC to face his crimes on war and against humanity. I do not necessarily endorse political institutions like ICC and do not subscribe to BDP politics, but I agree with their...
18 August 2009
Cartoon Strip 18.08.09
18 August 2009
BoB's introduction of P200 note applauded
Speaking in a telephone interview, Prof Sinha said the central bank made a wise move, which would reduce the high pressure exerted on the P100 note, currently the biggest denomination in the country. Sinha said the decision came at the right time...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 18 August 2009
Africa-China trade plunges 30 percent
Speaking to African journalists here this week, the Commercial Counsellor in the Western Asia and African Affairs department in China's Ministry of Commerce, Xie Yajing, said lower resource prices and declining demand from China had seen trade...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
RnB star with a passion for hairdressing
People, however, appreciate even more what he can do with their hair because once he has treated your hair you are sure to go back as a satisfied customer. This young man, however, has far greater talent than just making your 'good hair day.' Gofaone...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 18 August 2009
BOMU set to cash in on awards
BOMU offices are expected to be swarmed by hundreds of musicians eager to land the coveted awards, which would be quite mouthwatering after sponsors, Mascom injected P750, 000 into this year's awards. Cash strapped BOMU, which was recently...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
Back Stage
The Inaccessible Pinnacle (2006) a.k.a Seachd is being shown today (August 18) only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School.It is the first feature film made in Gaelic in Scotland. It was filmed entirely on the Isle of Skye northwest of...
SASA MAJUMA 18 August 2009
Montsho makes history in Berlin
The Botswana track star will pit her strength against the world's best in the 400m final scheduled for tonight at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany The Senegal-based Montsho was impressive on Sunday when she recorded her personal best time of...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
Three more Botswana players attract South African interest
Gaborone United (GU) midfielder, Ofentse 'Size 10' Nato, Santos' striker, Mogakolodi 'Tsotso' Ngele and Mochudi Centre Chiefs' dazzling midfielder, Dirang Moloi are reportedly being monitored by clubs in the lucrative South African Premier Soccer...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
Netball officials discuss pressing issues
At the meeting, the regional chairperson, Olefile Letsholo, secretary, Dendo Tebogo Thabolo, treasurer, Catherine Manthe and public relations officer, Bobby Ntereke expressed concern over the lack of netball courts and umpires. The shortage has...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 18 August 2009
Ministry reveals problems with paying student allowances
He said the ministry waits for confirmation of registration from the colleges before opening accounts for new students. "This is because we do not want to pay the wrong students or those who do not exist," Setume said. He said he was in the dark...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
BNOC hunts for Chief Executive Officer
BNOC secretary general, Moses Moruise said the organisation is growing and it needs a person who can run it on a full time basis. "We have grown and we should move away from depending on volunteers," he said. He added that the running of the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 18 August 2009
Specially elected MPs a threat to democracy - Moatlhodi
Contributing to a debate on a bill that seeks to increase the number of specially elected members of parliament from four to eight yesterday, the MP for Tonota, Pono Moatlhodi broke ranks with his party and attacked women for seeking "special...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
Election day must be public holiday-BNF
Speaking during a political rally at General Freedom Square over the weekend, Magaga argued that on elections day, people are making decisions that affect their lives and they should have ample time to think hard about decisions they are taking. He...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 18 August 2009
Unions clash over Tonota houses
The allocation came two weeks after the Botswana Land Boards and Local Authorities Union (BLLAWU) petitioned Plaatje about the refusal by Tonota District Officer (DO) Pamela Nasha to give the houses to the staff. The petition indicated that the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 18 August 2009
General elections date to be announced on Friday
Lands Minister and Selebi-Phikwe East MP, Nonofo Molefhi said during the launch of Ikageleng Phase Two councillor Lekang Mukokomani over the weekend that parties should not wait to know the election date to start campaigns. He said that the parties...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 18 August 2009
Duo in court for not paying employees
Yvonne Moses and Gadzani Mchauza face nine counts of failing to pay their employees' March salaries. Moses and Mchauza are said to be managing director and site foreman of Terex Construction Company respectively. The two appeared in court yesterday...
PATRICIA MAGANU
and CHAZHA MAFOKO
Staff Writer 18 August 2009
Good news in the financial sector
However, even under these difficult circumstances, there have been some silver patches on the horizon even though they have been few and far between. In Botswana, the bank lending rate has fallen significantly to the point that it is nearer to...
18 August 2009
AS I SEE IT
In two months' time, we shall have the 10th Parliament of Botswana following the 10th general elections, scheduled to be held in October, since independence in 1966. Our democracy is pregnant with its tenth child. Boy or girl? I don't think anybody...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 18 August 2009
Khama purges Motswaledi
Motswaledi has been replaced with Wynter Mmolotsi - until now the deputy secretary general - as secretary general, according to information reaching Mmegi. Both Motswaledi and Mmolotsi are of the Barata-Phathi faction of the BDP that thumped their...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
Cartoon Strip 19.08.09
19 August 2009
Good news as Mtukudzi returns to Botswana
In 2005, Mtukudzi came to Gaborone to perform at the invitation of controversial promoter, Jeff Malaba. Tuku, as he is affectionately called, was supposed to perform at the Botswana Television (Btv) amphitheatre. But the show failed...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 August 2009
Mosadi to premiere at New Capital Cinema
On International Women's Day 2009, at a sold out event at the Gaborone Sun Conference Centre, paying guests saw a 30-minute preview of the documentary, which told the stories of six outstanding Batswana women who were chosen for their activism...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 19 August 2009
Authors disappointed at presidential snub
Recently, performing and visual artists were serenaded by President Ian Khama himself as he awarded them with dozens of prizes on Heritage Day while writers were relegated to a comparatively low-key award ceremony at the National Museum. Even more...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 19 August 2009
Musicians team up for a compilation album
However, Mogomotsi Gaolape, the marketing manager for DDS Records, the company that is putting together the project, says they were unable to convince other cultural music icons to come on board. He explained that the project entails a one-off...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
Btv set to screen local soapie next year
The director of Camelthorn, Enrst Engels confirmed that Btv has commissioned his company to do the shooting. They had planned to call for auditions this week. The shooting of the drama will be done in September up...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 August 2009
Gunners offload seven players
The players that have been deemed surplus to requirements at Gunners are Zimbabwean goalkeeper Paradzayi Mandivenga and his compatriot Nkosinathi Khumalo; the Burundian duo of Christopher Ndiyashimne and Aime Nzohabanayo; and three locals - defenders...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
Comets appeal to be heard today
The appeal was filed by Comets, who topped the promotion play-offs but missed the boat when their 12-1 win over Mogoditshane Fighters was nullified. While Comets believe they were supposed to be promoted to the be MOBILE Premier League, Miscellaneous...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 August 2009
Vultures finish third in regional tourney
The event featured South African sides. Vultures lost only two of their seven games. The team was ruthless against South African sides, Klerksdorp and Lions, winning 27-0 and 33-5 respectively. The tournament is the second of seven the North Region...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 19 August 2009
Maposa For Celtic
Soccer Laduma reported that the Zebras' second choice goalkeeper might leave Bay United to ABSA Premiership side, Bloemfontein Celtic. It is said the Free State club has shown interest in Maposa's services. The goalkeeper is currently training with...
STAFF WRITER 19 August 2009
BDP in hunt for new candidate
In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, BDP executive secretary Dr Comma Serema said: "His Excellency President Khama has tasked the Electoral Board to look for a new candidate, as Motswaledi's suspension runs for two months and as you know we go for...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
BDF 'donates' flatbed lorry to banking week
The BDF truck was used in the proceedings. There was a demonstration that culminated at the main mall where various banks held exhibitions. The BDF truck was part of the motorcade. The army truck was draped with posters promoting the banking...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 August 2009
Inflation eases to 6%, lowest since 2001
The deceleration, which brought annual inflation in line with the upper end of the Bank of Botswana's (BoB) 3 to 6 percent objective, occurred inspite of fuel prices increasing in June and July. According to a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
Good business practice saved Tati - Sebetlela
"We are not saying that we are out of the woods, but we are looking much more positive today," Sebetlela told a press conference at the end of a tour of Phoenix Mine near here last Friday. "There are a host of other measures that we have put in place...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
BDP constitution: where does the power reside?
Article 31-Powers and Functions of the Central Committee31.1 The Central Committee shall have the following powers and functions:31.1.1 To supervise the day to day implementation of Party Policies and Programmes as directed by the National...
19 August 2009
High stakes HIV case dismissed
The case, which was heard before Justice Abednico Tafa, was withdrawn after some witnesses somersaulted and refused to lead evidence for the plaintiff. The plaintiff tried to advance her case, but in the end Justice Tafa was not convinced that the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
Charged for paying a fine?
Oduetse Moleele (25) was in court on Monday after he allegedly gave a fake driver's licence to a policeman in Tonota in September last year. "I have already pleaded guilty to that offence and paid the fine and I am wondering why I am here today," he...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 19 August 2009
Zims charged with unlawful possession of tusk
Two accused persons, Fortunate Mwanza (29) and Prince Sakurita (26) seemed befuddled by the proceedings, agreeing with everything put to them by both the prosecutor and the magistrate. At one stage, Principal Magistrate Peggy Madandume had to...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE and THATO MARAPO
Correspondents 19 August 2009
We do not recognise Motswaledi's suspension
They came to lend moral and technical support to a project they deeply believed in: They were determined to send to parliament, Gomolemo Motswaledi, an unimpeachable democrat of our time, a new torch-bearer of the ideals of a great political...
NDABA GAOLATHE 19 August 2009
Dictatorship creeping in
Secretary General Gomolemo Motswaledi has been suspended which effectively means he is no longer BDP Secretary General and the party's Gaborone Central parliamentary candidate. With just about two months before the general election the BDP candidate...
19 August 2009
Open to letter to His Excellency President Ian Khama
Hope I find you well and that your work and family are fine. As for me, work and family are fine. I am made aware that the business of running a country is taxing, nevertheless I am hoping you will have time to read my letter. It was also good to see...
19 August 2009
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