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The real battle begins
Motswaledi wants the court to do the following: set aside his suspension by Khama, stop the party effecting the suspension holding a new primary election in Gaborone Central; and to prevent the respondents from taking any steps to approve anyone,...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 28 August 2009
HIV on the rise in Phikwe
Addressing councillors on Wednesday, Mantswe said during the initial Botswana Impact Aids Survey, Chobe District had the highest prevalence rate while Phikwe was second. However, the mining town shot to the top during the second and third surveys....
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
Remembering the ninth Parliament
Otsweletse Moupo (Leader of Opposition)The Gaborone West North MP said the ninth Parliament was more civilised than previous ones in the manner in which debates were handled. With half of the MPs in possession of tertiary education qualifications, he...
28 August 2009
The state media is at the heart of the BDP campaign
"A e gana go bala molaetsa. Ya o go bala dinyonywane tsa Pandamatenga," joked radio presenter and comedian Dignash (Michael Morapedi) on Wednesday about how the powers that be would have reacted had Broadcasting Services director Mogomotsi...
28 August 2009
Church hosts US prophet
The overseer of New Season Ministries, Apostle Francis Sakufiwa said the visit by Prophet Dixon is necessitated by Botswana's mounting moral decay, family breakdowns and pressures brought by the current economic recession. Apostle Sakufiwa said that...
STAFF WRITER 28 August 2009
ECZ gives thumbs-up to cross-border power project
ECZ's approval of the construction of the electricity inter-connector would ensure collaboration between the Zambia Electricity Corporation (ZESCO, the Botswana Power Corporation and two other utility companies in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Zambia, which...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Along came Gaositwe
To all intents and purposes, the story of Dr Gaositwe Chiepe cannot be adequately told in the context of a profile. For it is much larger than that. The task seems impregnable when one considers her many accomplishments. How does one do justice to a...
28 August 2009
Gold Mine murder case resumes
Raymond Leshomo and Arnold Masango are jointly charged with the murder of their supervisor Mario Lottering at Mupane Gold Mine in the North East District on May 27, 2006. Leshomo had wanted to be represented by some of the high profile South African...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Councillor queries state of Ipelegeng projects
Speaking in full council, Tabengwa questioned the progress report that shows that some projects are 99 percent complete and called for a review of the report. "How could they be at 99 percent while electricity boxes in some schools are not fixed?,"...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
All is not well in journalism with ICTs
While the new world order demands that everyone should be averse to the use Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), the journalism profession has found it to be a blessing in disguise when it comes to day to day operations of a...
28 August 2009
Nano technology could be used to cure brain cancer
Titanium dioxide nano particles were used since they are sensitive to light, and the sensitivity used by the scientists to kill the cells. The new therapy works a bit like the Trojan horse. The titanium dioxide nano particles are guided to the...
Lauri Kubuitsile
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Why BDP negotiation efforts crumbled
The details of the negotiations have been sketchy, but what is obvious is that the task was an arduous one for the two party veterans, meeting Khama more than three times in the space of a week. First meeting him at his office then going on motor...
STAFF WRITERS 28 August 2009
Microbes may hold key to malaria control
They say that when anopheles gambiae mosquitoes have bacteria in their intestines, an immune response is activated that stops them from being infected with plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly species of the micro-organisms that cause malaria. The...
LAURI KUBUITSILE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Of political issues and the courts of laws
Politics has always been a game of conflict, appeal to the masses, public opinion appealing reasoning and numbers; not the stiff-necked logic of technicalities that plays itself out in the courts. Politicians have to be equipped with the art of...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Setswana dishes had everyone salivating
In 2007 Botswanacraft in collaboration with the then Department of Youth and Culture published its first edition of Botswana Traditional Recipes, which were taken directly from the dishes served during Letlhafula celebration. Last Wednesday,...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
Back Stage
Religulous (2008) is now on circuit in Southern African cinemas and may come to Gaborone. If not, it will be available on DVD soon. Comedian Bill Maher has travelled the world to try to find out a bit more about what makes various organised...
SASA MAJUMA 28 August 2009
An African journal going for nearly 50 years
Transition-Looking Ahead. Indianapolis, Indiana. Indiana University Press, 158 pages, paperback, US$18.50, pISSN 0041-1191. Available through Exclusive Books, Riverwalk. Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD Correspondent In these pages we have recognised...
28 August 2009
Job losses loom at DTC
Although the Diamond Trading Company of Botswana declined to provide details of a voluntary retrenchment package it has cobbled because negotiations with its employees union are currently underway, the company's Corporate Communications and Public...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
ISPAAD, contract farming make for a good 'yield' at BAMB
The profit realised has enabled the board to clear a long outstanding accumulated deficit which stood at close to P6 million and now holds retained earnings of P7 million. This is a remarkable achievement for BAMB, given that it has been...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Mohohlo attributes P200 bill to inflation policy
Speaking at the launch of new bank notes last Friday, the Governor of the Bank of Botswana (BoB), Linah Mohohlo, said the portrait on the new P200 bill recognises and celebrates women, children and the noble teaching profession. The other...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Govt projects run behind schedule
One of the projects visited was the P113 billion Dikgatlhong Dam that has fallen behind by eight months. The Principal Resident Engineer of the Bobirwa project, Boikanyo Mpho of Bergstan Gauff Consulting Engineers, attributed the setback to...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
BLIL to venture into unit trusts next year
The company's CEO, Regina Sikalesele-Vaka, says the unit trust offering forms part of their strategy to expand the business and diversify their product range, which is mainly life and funeral assurance. "Unit trusts are a combination of...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
BDP lawyers pronouncements on Khama's powers
President Ian Khama has said that at the heart of his decision to suspend the BDP secretary general Gomolemo Motswaledi was his comments regarding a press release from the law firm of Collins Newman and Company. However before the press release,...
28 August 2009
BancABC readies to go retail
The two will bring to nine retail branches ABCH plans to launch across six SADC countries under the BancABC banner before the end of the year. "We are currently accelerating the branch renovations and feel very strongly that our retail business will...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
Statistics Bill due in November
Initially, the Bill was due to come before the Winter Parliament that was dissolved last Friday in preparation for the forthcoming general elections. However, the Bill, which has already been drafted, did not see the light of day due to the large...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Japanese firm trains Batswana in space age geology
The Japanese Oil, Gas and Metals Corporation (JOGMEC) signed the agreement with DGS for the training of Batswana geologists in remote sensing technology in 2008. It entails use of Japanese space satellites to survey for various minerals beneath soils...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 28 August 2009
The rise of the dragon
With all the mishaps that have been associated with travelling in the past few months, including plane crashes and the A(H1N1) virus, I am sure you will agree with me that now is not the time to travel, especially long distances. I found myself in a...
28 August 2009
Consumer Watchdog
A friend asked me a few days ago where she could go to find out about consumer rights in Botswana. Frankly, I didn't quite know how to answer. You might think that there would be a special section of the Government web site with a...
28 August 2009
A glimpse into performance of MPs
Pono Moatlhodi A'Sub Accountant' by profession, he always boasts. He is a good debater but not very independent. Sometimes can be disappointing. He recently refused to support a harmless motion calling on government to prescribe the date of election...
28 August 2009
Gabz fm should not pander to busybodies
There is nothing wrong with a party complaining when it feels that its rights are being trampled upon. However, the trouble is that in their jostling for political space and favourable coverage in an election year, nitpicking political parties will...
28 August 2009
We now embark on an extraordinary journey
It was an informal gathering that demonstrated once again that at the BDP, the democratic spirit is alive and receiving nourishment, a gathering whose debates invoked and polished the finest of our party's ideals. It was here that democrats spoke a...
NDABA GAOLATHE 28 August 2009
NITTY GRITTY
Last Friday, the Director of Broadcasting Services, Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo, went on air on both Radio Botswana and Botswana Television (Btv) to read a four-page political message from the President of the governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)...
BAROLONG SEBONI 28 August 2009
Our star is dimming
When President Khama took to the podium, I said to myself, "our star can only shine brighter". Then came the four D's. To me, it was a classic example of a doctrine, ideology, whatever you may call it. And what has history taught us: BEWARE OF...
28 August 2009
No pardon for Motswaledi as talks collapse
Former presidents, Sir Ketumile Masire and Festus Mogae say the talks failed yesterday when Motswaledi, who had written a letter of apology to Khama, went ahead to register his case against President Ian Khama with the High Court. "Motswaledi had...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
Yes, voters will punish the BNF
Those who bravely chose to undertake this difficult task, end up being forced into mastering the dishonorable act of telling untruths (go oketsa marago ka matlapa). It appears the BNF Youth League spokesperson, Arafat Khan, has not escaped this...
28 August 2009
NITTY GRITTY
Mr Kool got his name because he is the coolest. He is unflustered in any situation. In fact he is so cool that if he got any cooler he would freeze! You can literally wake him up at any hour of the night and take his blood pressure...
BAROLONG SEBONI 28 August 2009
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28 August 2009
Reds lead the charge in the transfer market
Already, the Reds have made two big signings ahead of the start of the league season next weekend. GU have recruited Botlhe 'Ringo' Rankgomo from relegated Naughty Boys and Tumisang 'Butcher' Sekanonyane of BMC with reports that Mogoditshane Fighters...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 28 August 2009
TAFIC indaba to tackle crucial issues
Club spokesman, Jones Mosweu said elections are not on the agenda but delegates can decide that a ballot be held at the meeting. "It will be up to the delegates to say if they want new office bearers. As for us, we are going to tell them what we...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Masomere feels sorry for successor
The club had problems paying my salary," he said before he left. Masomere's contract was expected to end in March 2011 but was cut short after reported disagreements with Nico officials. That has not prevented the Selebi-Phikwe side from...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Strong field for Northern Golf Open
Botswana Golf Union (BGU) secretary general, Mpho Kelosiwang said that defending champion, Diane Lucas, Phenyo Lekgoa, Shane Granger and Charlton Makoko are among the favourites. "In fact, most of the national team players will be competing in the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Motlakase to play in South Africa
The Palapye side play Vodacom league side, Naughty Boys tomorrow. "We would like the players to be ready when the league kicks-off. We know very well that it is very tough in the Premier League hence we decided to keep the boys active," Motlakase...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
First Cut
Seeing clubs playing with worn-out kits does not add value or enhance the image of both the First Division and the Premier League. In fact a peep into the budget or pay structure of Premier League clubs shows a very huge disparity in salaries. One of...
28 August 2009
World chess champion arrives
But with the coming in of Botswana Chess Federation (BCF), more events like the games with 30 top players have been included in his programme. The Grand Master (GM) is expected to arrive today when the National Institute of Information Technology...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 August 2009
The land stampede
Trouble nearly flared as Batswana from various parts of the country competed for an opportunity to apply for the few residential plots available in the tribal territory. Some hopefuls had literally camped outside the offices while others were...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Kanjabanga fails to bar Ntime
Kanjabanga's application against the BNF and Ntime, was dismissed with costs by the Lobatse High Court yesterday. The lawyer wanted the court to declare the decision of the BNF to allow Ntime to contest the primary elections unlawful. He argued that...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 August 2009
Cllrs query identity of Khama Fund
During a full council meeting, the councillors demanded to be told why the fund is receiving money from the Office of the President. They wanted to know where the fund has been. The councillors were reacting to an address by a member of the fund's...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
MELS leader eyes the presidency
"In 2004 we had 12,000 (supporters) and now we have grown to 18,000. So I am hopeful that this time if the IEC has done its job well as they allege, I will be nominated (as presidential candidate)," he said. MELS has never nominated a presidential...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
P4 million sought for 'accidental discharge'
Twenty-two year old Morwe, who is seeking P4 million in compensation, says he was shot and wounded by a plainclothes officer while he was on his way to work on August 22 last year. The bullet went through his pelvic area and smashed his upper left...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 28 August 2009
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