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High Court rejects Nchindo application
As the application of Louis Nchindo, his son Garvas, two former Debswana employees, Joseph Matome and Jacob Sesinyi failed, Dibotelo ordered that the substantive matter at the Village Magistrates' Court should be mentioned within 14 days or as soon...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
Council trains destitute on survival skills
The workshop is meant to impart information on entrepreneurship skills to new rehabilitation beneficiaries. It aims to raise awareness on the importance of rehabilitation of the destitute and to give them information on tendering procedures. Deputy...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Ditshwanelo takes up case of 'simulated suicide'
Ditshwanelo spokesman, Peter Tshukudu, has confirmed that the civil liberties NGO has picked up the cudgels for Tshukudu's family and intends to take it to court. "The case has been reported to us and we are looking into it," Tshukudu told Mmegi...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 26 August 2009
Chiluba acquittal sparks controversy
According to magistrate Jones Chinyama, the case against Chiluba regarding theft by public servant could not stand, as the president was not a public servant but an elected official. On the other hand, the court convicted and jailed those who were...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 26 August 2009
BNF abhors the 'ZANUFICATION' of state media
This was shocking in a number of ways. First Mr Kaboyamodimo is a civil servant and is not permitted by the Public Service Act to speak on behalf of any political party. Secondly the platform that was used has a full potential of influencing...
MOETI MOHWASA 26 August 2009
Opinion piece by President Chissano
However, our unique natural inheritance is under threat. Across Africa, one can see threats to water supplies and cases of severe environmental degradation. Lake Chad, which supports the livelihood of 30 million people across four countries, may no...
26 August 2009
A welcome rally for the common good
Among some of the key reforms that will be made under the new motion is the provision calling for the counting of ballots at polling stations and not at the polling districts and constituency headquarters as has been the case. The past practice was...
26 August 2009
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26 August 2009
Govt defends position on economic stimulus package
Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) last week, Rakhudu said despite pressure from the private sector for a cure-all stimulus package, Botswana's economic composition was different from...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 26 August 2009
BOTEC plans use of Kgalagadi sands for brick-making
"We have reached the assessment stage of the Kgalagadi bricks moulded from sand and we want to establish if they can be used just like any other stock bricks on the market. The Kgalagadi sands account for 2.5 million square meters of the country's...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Policemen suspended for alleged graft
"We are trying to close all gaps of corruption at this station," said the Acting Station Commander of the Selebi-Phikwe Police Station, assistant senior superintendent Goganang Pule, this week. "It is true that the officers have been...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Olomide set for F/town, Gabz
The most sought after rumba maestro will then move down south for a second show in Gaborone at the DUMA FM Ground on October 3. Entrance fee is P150 for both shows. The show organisers are confident the most popular act in rumba music will pull...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
Artist wants his portrait on Botswana coin
The artist, who has been in the industry close to a decade, sings Dikhwaere and his 2007 Thobane album took the nation by storm, as it became a household song. The muso has released a new album, titled Ke Tshwana Le Moshe, in which he claims to...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
Celebrating women with Mosadi
Those who saw its preview will definitely want to see the finished product, as the organisers and producers went a step further, visiting every corner of Botswana to include more women from different walks of life, all telling their different...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
Maposa opts for Bay United
Maposa, together with Chiefs' team-mate Pontsho Moloi put pen to paper on Monday afternoon after impressing in a number of pre-season matches for Bay United in Pretoria. Last week, Soccer Laduma reported that the Zebras' second choice goalkeeper was...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Radipotsane's appointment causes stir
Those against his appointment argue that Radipotsane has not achieved much as a coach, hence he cannot change BMC's fortunes. It is said that even some players are not happy with the appointment. They believe that it was a blunder to dismiss Godfrey...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Mochudi Buffaloes join privatisation bandwagon
Club manager, Clement Molefe said they have been preparing to privatise since the end of last season. After much deliberation, it was agreed that the only way to make the club sustainable is to run it as a private company. "For the past 10 years that...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Construction of Goal II project gets underway
The job has been awarded to TAMLAC, the construction company that worked on FIFA Goal I project of building the Botswana Football Association (BFA) technical centre and administration offices. FIFA has availed $400,000 to co-fund the first project on...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
Swine flu cases rise to 30 - director
Director of Public Health in the Ministry of Health Shaneez El Halabi revealed this in an interview with Mmegi yesterday. "We are having lots of pending results in South Africa where we are sending the specimen for testing," she stated, adding that...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
SADC waits for Botswana elections' date
SADC executive secretary Dr Tomaz Salomao said that they can only deploy observers after the date has been announced. Besides, they need to be invited by the government of Botswana to avail observers for the elections. He said they will only know...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
PS defends broadcasting director on Khama speech
On Friday, Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo read a speech by President Ian Khama explaining why he suspended the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secretary general Gomolemo Motswaledi. Though there has been criticism that this is another sign of the ruling...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
BDP denies snubbing private press in election campaign
BDP executive assistant, Lee Lesetedi said that this is not a deliberate attempt to deny the private press adverts because they chose the Daily News to exploit the advantages it has. He said they prefer to advertise with the Daily News because...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Hardware employees in the dock for theft
Two shop assistants, Kereng Akuje and Phenyo Thibanya; driver, Othusitse Gakgotla and labourer, Orateng Zuka are facing a single count of stealing by servant. They made their first appearance before Chief Magistrate Mokwadi Gabanagae on Tuesday....
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Skelemani walks for charity
As the walkers detoured at the corner of the High Court building, facing Galo Shopping Centre, Skelemani's stride and easy-going disposition belied what he revealed afterwards that he woke up feeling under the weather that morning, his stomach...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 26 August 2009
Bail application goes before Regional Magistrate
The presiding magistrate, Nokothula Moyo of Broadhurst referred the case to Moroka on Tuesday after the state counsel, Lesedi Seloka told the court that they have completed their investigations. Moyo does not have powers to grant bail to murder...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 26 August 2009
Former presidents appeal to Khama again over Motswaledi
The meeting is another attempt to bring peace in the strife-torn Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Motswaledi was suspended by Khama for 60 days and recalled from contesting the Gaborone Central parliamentary seat. Khama said he punished...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 27 August 2009
Another boon for borrowers as BoB cuts bank rate again
BoB said in a statement that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had decided to cut the bank rate by a further 0.5 percentage points from 11.5 percent to 11 percent, the fifth time the central bank has cut interest rates since December 2008. The...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 27 August 2009
Bannister takes over as BEMA President
Bannister takes over from Tarsem Kumar, the Group Managing Director of Dinesh Textiles who stepped down after two years at the helm when the organisation held its Annual General Meeting last week where a new seven member Executive Committee was...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 27 August 2009
Mhlanga to star at Thapama Pleasure Island grand opening
On Friday, Street Horn will be launching the Thapama Hotel jazz joint, Pleasure Island. On Saturday the company would be hosting renowned South-African based guitarist, Louis Mhlanga at the Thapama Lodge. This will not be Mhlanga's...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 August 2009
Promoters plan an action-packed month-end
In Gaborone, the fun starts today with a specially designed 18-rated show at Maitisong, Shaken, not stirred, dubbed as a show for every kind of man who likes every kind of woman. The top drawer for jazz lovers is tonight at...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 27 August 2009
Mtukudzi son to rock Gabz
Although Sam will be performing in Botswana for the very first time the youngster has seven years of performance experience. Revellers can expect to be serenaded with the young jazz artist's music from his album, featuring his band, Ay Band,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 27 August 2009
It's all systems go for Mtukudzi, Dyer show
It is expected that Dyer will be backed by two of his old buddies Rampholo Molefhe and Lister Boleseng in the show that should rekindle old memories for the trio. Dyer was with the two artistes when they were still members of the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 August 2009
Nico expels senior players?
The sacked players include former international, Eric Molebatsi though Nico chairman, Kitso 'Jomo' Nkoborwane professed ignorance of the development. The players received their dismissal letters last week. The letter to Molebatsi dated August 20 says...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 27 August 2009
World netball event exposes Under-21 deficiencies
The team returned home on Sunday after finishing a disappointing 18th out of 20 countries at the just-ended World Youth Championships in Cook Island, Australia. Lebotse said players lacked basic game skills. Botswana was in pool C with neighbours...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 27 August 2009
Rollers discard Zambian duo
The former Boteti Young Fighters' man is linked with a move to South Africa. A source close to Phiri said the player is leaving for South Africa this week. "There is a club that is interested in him in South Africa and he should be leaving anytime...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 August 2009
'Erring' Btv, radio must not go unpunished - BCP
The BCP wants the board to "penalise the two broadcasters for violating the conditions of their licences". This followed last Friday's incident when the director of Broadcasting Services, Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo, went on air to read Botswana...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 August 2009
Can the President be sued as BDP leader?
However, there are complications in the impending court action because one of the respondents - the main one - happens to be President Ian Khama. There is talk that the case will die at the High Court even before it gets to the merits stage because...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 27 August 2009
Lawyer quits group sex case
Hence the two former Special Constables, Sydney Ntope and Phethogo Gaanakobo appeared before Justice Gabriel Rwelengera of the High Court yesterday for sentencing without representation. They told the judge that they expected to meet the lawyer in...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 27 August 2009
What are the powers of Ombudsman?
Addressing a full Francistown council session yesterday, Ipeleng Tshetlhana explained that, " We have powers of investigations but the ombudsman does not interfere where not necessary." Subsequent to her presentation, councillors still posed more...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 27 August 2009
Poor showing in sports calls for soul-searching
It is always sad to wake up to the reality that we are far from world beaters, 43 years after independence. Batswana have most of the times taken defeat with remarkable grace. But it is time for serious soul-searching after perennial defeats in the...
27 August 2009
Does "curing" cancer kill patients?
A century ago, the German Nobel laureate, Paul Ehrlich, introduced the concept of "magic bullets" - compounds engineered to target and kill tumor cells or disease-causing organisms without affecting normal cells. The success of antibiotics 50 years...
*ROBERT A GATENBY 27 August 2009
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27 August 2009
BSE suspends Olympia for flouting accounting rules
Mmegi Business has learnt that on the 31 May 2009, Olympia published unaudited preliminary accounts for the year ended 28 February 2009 which showed a profit after tax of P377, 429 but failed to report a loss of approximately P17 million. The...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff writer 27 August 2009
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