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It's D-day
Motswaledi is asking the court to set aside his 60 days suspension and to be reinstated as the party's representative in the Gaborone Central parliamentary elections. Khama's team hopes that the court will stop Motswaledi in his tracks and dismiss...
02 September 2009
Ditshwanelo condemns caning of 'culture offenders'
Fifteen members of Maranyane, an award winning drama group, were lashed on their bare backs for allegedly abusing the Sekgatla culture in one of their plays. Applying of corporal punishment on the back has been outlawed. According to the law,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Trio plead not guilty to murder charge
It is alleged that on August 16, 2007, the trio - Thato Mafuta, 20, Lethata Majoo, 23, and Thatayaone Tiroyame, 17, all from Tonota - murdered Anywhere Ngwenaya at Tonota. Kgosiemang Kgosiemang, 49, said on that day he met the three at a certain...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Let's move to security in mobile banking
Other major banks, among them, Barclays and Stanbic are also introducing cellphone banking. We think this an important chapter in the development of Botswana's banking industry. This will not only improve the banked to much more easily access banking...
02 September 2009
What happened to Mohamed al-Hanashi?
Because my commercial flight was cancelled, I got a ride back to the United States on a military transport. I happened to be seated next to a military physician who had been flown in to do the autopsy on al-Hanashi. When would there be an...
* NAOMI WOLF 02 September 2009
The country should not go down with the BDP
What is certain is that political instability will set in as the party seeks to assert its authority over the President and the President also does like wise. In all likelihood, the Party will seek to recall the President, whilst the President in...
02 September 2009
Consortium brings cheaper internet connectivity to Botswana
Abari Communications, a majority citizen-owned consortium said its bandwidth deal is five times bigger than the current capacity in the country. The company said the increased capacity will result in high speed internet and a drastic reduction in...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
High household borrowing worries BoB
The bank wants to encourage higher levels of national savings. However, in recent years, households have taken the lion's share of bank loans - at one point nearing 60 percent - compared with the business sectors of the economy. Lending to the...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Gunners abandon plans to sign Zim players
Gunners' spokesman Kitso Dlamini has told Mmegi Sport that they decided against signing the players after realising that they are too expensive. "Chico was very impressed with what he saw but unfortunately, we could not offer what they were...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Granger wins Northern Golf Open
Granger dethroned Diane Lucas, the four times champion who had raced to an early lead with Podise on the first day with 76 scores apiece. But the fortunes of Lucas changed on the second day when he continually hit obstructions on the browns. He was...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Seven teams represent Botswana at regional school games
Botswana will be represented in soccer, volleyball, basketball and netball. The teams under the aegis of the Botswana Integrated Sports Associations (BISA) left by road to Mbabane yesterday. Before departure, a farewell dinner was held for the...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Kgoroba dies in South Africa
He explained that his father has been in South Africa for the past five weeks for a series of check ups at the clinic. "He was supposed to come back last week but he had kidney complications and he was unstable till he passed away on Monday. He...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Piracy continues to haunt musicians
But more than a year after it started operating, more and more performers continue to lose thousands of Pula to unscrupulous individuals who sell fake materials at give-away prices, while their legitimate owners struggle to find their feet in this...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Mma Ramotswe movie boosts global interest in Bots music
In a phone interview Solomon Monyame, the Mudhut studios boss, told Showbiz that he is inundated with enquiries from music publishing as well as film-making companies in the United States of America (US) and Europe, seeking to exploit Botswana...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Ratshega relocates to South Africa
Shumba told Showbiz that since the FIFA Confederations Cup last July, he and his new set of dancers have been living in Pretoria. Shumba has been deserted by his original dancers, who formed a new troupe and released a debut album in August ,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Nosey Road show moves to Club Zoom
The concert will feature visiting South African heavy metal band, Architecture Of Aggression (AOA). Ivo S'brana, spokesman for Nosey Road Band, says the Saturday show, themed, The Power of The People, is for a charitable cause. "It means each of us...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Connie's gospel music in a class of its own
When you listen to her debut album, Re Rapela Modimo you would definitely see what separates Connie Moraka from the other gospel musicians.Her music is not the conventional type, where you are made to feel you are at church. The beat is quite vibey...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
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02 September 2009
Kgosikwena fails to halt stock-theft case
Yesterday, Molepolole magistrate, Dumisane Basupi dismissed an application by Sebele saying that the Bakwena royal has a case to answer. Sebele, through his lawyer Shame Taimu, tried to persuade the magistrate to stay the proceedings while he pursues...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
End in sight for UB allowances dispute
The court will decide whether the ministry pays the students June and July allowances that were stopped without prior consultation. Justice Key Dingake of the High Court ordered the payment of the allowances but the ministry moved to the higher court...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Industrial Court urged to up its game
Speaking during a full council meeting last week, Matshaba said the Industrial Court benefits employers more than employees who are generally the main complainants. He mentioned that plaintiffs give up easily on matters they report to the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
BNF makes peace with Magama?
He said following the amicable meeting, Magama will be launched by the party as the parliamentary candidate for Gaborone South, possibly by the BNF president, Otsweletse Moupo. It said the party has decided not to institute disciplinary proceedings...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Let's bury the hatchet - Kwelagobe
Kwelagobe made the call when launching Palapye parliamentary candidate, Moiseraela Master Goya over the weekend. Accompanied by top BDP leaders, including President Ian Khama's brother Tshekedi, the BDP strongman said it was high time members...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
Ministers says fraudsters operate parallel government
The group has almost all official documents and stamps which they use to process visas, trading licences, work and residence permits among other things at a price. The fraudsters go by the name Magumaguma, which literally refers to scavengers. They...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 02 September 2009
Check expiry date on food products - health official
He said it has come to the ministry's attention that the food sold in shops and markets are not healthy and pose threat to people. He said a toothpaste sold in Botswana called collage has been found to contain harmful substances. "Food can be...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 02 September 2009
The suspense continues
The case started late apparently because the Motswaledi team wanted Justice Ian Kirby to recuse himself. It is understood that the recusal option was abandoned to allow the case to proceed. First to address court was advocate Roland Sutherland for...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
What is the IMF's mission?
Just two years ago, it was being downsized, and serious people were asking whether it should be closed down. Since then, there has been a renewed demand for IMF lending. Members have agreed to a tripling of its resources. It has been authorized to...
03 September 2009
Political funding
In my view, its proponents are fundamentally from a wider spectrum of the opposition while the ruling party is seemingly allergic to it for fear of fair competition. Some people vaguely argue that parties should fund their campaigns because they...
03 September 2009
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03 September 2009
BHC to allocate 575 houses
Next week, BHC will allocate 30 houses at Selepa location and another 545 at Gerald Estates at the end of the month. In an interview, BHC Estates Officer Jimmy Kabinga stated that only Botswana citizens are eligible for the allocation. "For one to...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 03 September 2009
Maruapula School to host bigger, better Setswana Week
Organisers of the event told Showbiz that following the successful hosting of the first Setswana Week last year, they have decided to involve more people to make this year's event not only bigger but one of the most spectacular events on the cultural...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Tuks Senganga, Molemi for Spring Festival
Tuks is well-known for revolutionising the rap genre with impeccable Tswana poetry laced with United States (US) rap beats. Since the Setswana rapper burst onto the scene, tens of rappers have followed suit, imitating his style to perfection. Tuks...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Vee shelves Ma-veeta water
Ma-Veeta brand has been missing from the shelves for about a year now, although Vee claims he suspended production only six months ago. Showbiz enquiry comes at a time when critics are saying Ma-Veeta's business must have gone down under. Critics...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Thapong Artist of the Year awards postponed
"As you know, the catalogue is part of the documentation of the visual arts in Botswana so it was very important that we come up with a catalogue that has pictures and profiles of the artists," said Bakwena in an interview. Bakwena further said that...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Chiefs gets new coach
Mondo replaces countryman Beston Chambeshi who has taken up a job at Power Dynamos of Zambia. The new Chiefs' coach was previously in charge of top Zambian sides Zesco United, Lusaka Dynamos, Kabwe Warriors and ZANACO. He has coached Kalulushi...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 03 September 2009
Chambeshi quits Chiefs a 'happy man'
He refused to comment on claims that things became difficult for him because club officials interfered too much in his work, especially in naming the line-up. "All I can say is that I had a fantastic relationship with the management. Even the players...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
How the case unfolded
"I hear there are about 10 buses bringing in supporters from across the country," a young man says. "So, go raya gore ba tlile go seka?" I say part declaring and part loudly wondering. "Gatwe kgang ya bone e padile," he retorts. The case scheduled...
03 September 2009
New soccer team launched in Francistown
Mega.com will campaign in the Second Division. "Mega.com is a young team which has just been formed and affiliated to the Francistown Football Association," Belebese said. He said the team aims to promote sports and keep the youth out of the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Rain dashes Botswana's cricket hopes
The downpour forced the umpire to call the game off and award the two sides a point each. After losing to Norway and the hosts Singapore in the opening matches of the qualifiers, Botswana needed to win its remaining three games in the qualifiers to...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Correspondent 03 September 2009
Postal workers' union petitions minister over working conditions
The petition was delivered to the ministry headquarters in Gaborone. The BPSWU said it is concerned with the physical conditions, which post office employees work under. "The buildings are dilapidated, furniture is in bad condition in some post...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Botswana hosts African parliamentarians
The conference coincides with the International Day of Democracy on August 15. The theme of the day is 'Democracy and Political Tolerance'. The IPU was established in 1889 as a focal point for world-wide parliamentary dialogue. It works for peace...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Moswaane becomes BDP's latest 'mokoko'
The Monarch South councillor said at a press conference at Marang Hotel yesterday that he will be in the race despite the fact that he lost in the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries. He likened what is happening in Botswana under...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 03 September 2009
Saturday fete for retired Catholic bishop
Newly ordained Botswana Catholic Bishop, Valentine Seane said the celebration will start with a Holy Mass followed by lunch. He explained that the Saturday event is open to the public. A second celebration on October 2 will be for dignitaries...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 03 September 2009
Opposition may help BDP topple Khama
He asserted that there is a likelihood of the Barata-Phathi faction teaming up with the opposition to mount a successful opposition to Khama's endorsement as president by Parliament. "There is the likelihood that after the general elections, the...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 03 September 2009
Our heritage
As a further contribution to my History of Gaborone, Trevor Bottomley - who some may remember as the first Registrar of Coops - has kindly sent me his copy of the Independence Celebrations leaflet for the seven days from 27th September to 3rd October...
Sandy Grant 03 September 2009
SADC must not coddle Mugabe again
It was evident that had he stayed in the race, and subsequently won the elections, more lives would have been lost or probably there was going to be a civil war - something that is not easy to stop. He was labelled a coward by some when he chose to...
03 September 2009
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