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Moupo Defends Military Appointments
He said he is opposed to the appointments but it is not politically right to declare the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government a military one. He added that those who are close to the government must advise it. "I don't think it is...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Lekaukau's Sacking Condemned
The director of DIS, Isaac Kgosi is said to have been part of the team that went to evict the GICO boss. Reports say Lekaukau lost his job because of allegations that he helped fund the legal battle of Gomolemo Motswaledi, who is challenging his...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 September 2009
Waste Oil Management Must Improve - Opelo
Speaking at the dinner, the director of the Department of Waste management and Pollution Control (DWMPC), Jimmy Opelo said: " Tshole Trust exists to coordinate and improve the effectiveness of Botswana's waste oil management initiatives through...
Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Tati Nickel Boss In Court For 'Insulting' President
Jan Gerber, Manager Mining with Tati Nickel, appeared before magistrate Peggy Madandume last week. It is alleged that on September 16 the accused, when talking to an employee at the mine said that, "I do not care if it is the f***ng...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Botswana To Host Reading Conference
According to Penny Moanakwena of the Botswana Reading For All, The Pan-African Reading for All (RFA) Conference is one of the most exciting and memorable literacy events on the African continent. She explained that it is organised bi-annually by...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Modern Teaching Methods The Key - Bentil
Bentil said the myth that only students with extra- ordinary academic prowess excelled at these subjects needed to be changed, as research had proven otherwise. He added that it has been established that if modern methods of teaching are employed,...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
BDP Candidate Condemns Tribalism
Addressing a BDP star rally in Hukuntsi recently, Motobake said tribalism is a scourge that has shattered many African nations. "If I say, vote for me because I am from Hukuntsi then I will be talking tribalism," he said.He asserted that he should...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 September 2009
BNF Maintains Presence At BDP Rally
Though the ruling Botswana Democratic Party recently held a rally in the village for its Kgalagadi North parliamentary candidate, Victor Motobake, the opposition Botswana National Front (BNF) made its presence felt through its contestant Phillip...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 September 2009
Red Cross Top Job 'Moves Out' Of State House
However, the recent election of Churchill Kgati as president of the BRCS has buckled the trend. BRSC marketing and communications manager, Cassius Mmopelwa explains that the development has not come because of a change in their constitution. He...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Rabbit Breeding Is Big Business
Since childhood she has always loved pets and to be specific, was passionate about taming rabbits. Now the Mahalapye-born youth says she is delighted that she can feed her passion by breeding rabbits every day and making a living at the same...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 28 September 2009
Official Acknowledges DCEC-Ombudsman Confusion
This became evident at a breakfast seminar hosted by the Ombudsman in Francistown last week. The seminar was aimed at bringing the Ombudsman closer to the people, especially the NGOs and the private sector. The head of station of the Ombudsman's...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Soldiers Help Fight Rustling In Bobirwa
He explained that the situation is far from ideal because the improvement has been very slight. Tangane said that though the much anticipated change for the better, has not been achieved, there are indications that they are getting on top of the...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Sennanyana's Undying Love Was To Mould Pupils Into National Assets
This pronouncement lives in every stakeholder at the institution; students, parents and staff. Back in the 1980s, the sight was rocky and bushy, very fitting for a major tourist resort that could attract business magnates. Beyond the rocks and the...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Where Have All Ex-Shashe River School Students Gone?
It was a cloudy and humid day and I had hoped to catch up with fellow alumni, former teachers and other staff members. Now a scribe with more than 20 years in the field, the last time I was at Shashe was in 1986 just after the last examination...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 28 September 2009
A Call To The Ballot
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has been trying to encourage eligible citizens to register for the 2009 election. It even extended voter registration, in an effort to get as many voters as possible. The IEC has been working hard to combat...
28 September 2009
The Winners Code
Sir Edmund Hilary is famous for being the first person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. Reflecting on his life and his achievements much later in life he wrote, "It is not the mountains we conquer, but ourselves." Former South African...
George Chingarande 28 September 2009
Issues In Education
One of the ever-engaging issues in educational management is the question of education planning. Since World War II, the role of 'planning' in education has been a subject of debate. Some nations have established deliberate educational planning units...
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S.Weeks 28 September 2009
Health Chat
First, many people wanted to make it clear that they had been severely depressed. That is, they know what it was like to be in absolute despair. Secondly, they stressed they were speaking from experience when they said that recovery from episodes of...
Kiran Bhagat 28 September 2009
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28 September 2009
Botswana's World Diamond Ambitions Take Shape
The bank and its partners have come up with a specific package to finance Botswana's diamond industry. The opening of the bank in Botswana comes less than a week after government went into high gear in its bid to become a leading rough diamond...
Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
EU, Botswana Evaluate Development Cooperation
Head of the EU delegation, Paul Malin said the review has shown that the construction of technical colleges is the most visible development born from the cooperation. Malin said they seek to learn lessons from the previous projects in planning for...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Dispute Halts Elephant Sales In Mmadinare
Speaking during a Kgotla meeting that was addressed by the outgoing area MP, Ponatshego Kedikilwe and cabinet minister last week, the trust's chairman indicated that they had hoped to make a killing out of this year's sales as they expected to be...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Pick N' Pay Teams Up With FNB For Easy Access To Banking
Under the initiative, Pick n' Pay stores will host an FNB kiosk as part of the supermarkets ambitious expansion plan. The venture presents a unique opportunity for FNB to increase its geographical foot-print nationally because Pick n' Pay has taken...
Martin Nyirenda
Correspondent 28 September 2009
Orakle Set For Major Comeback
The new album is entitled Gemini. Orakle said it will be a must have for local hip-hop fans. The soft-spoken rapper said the new album contains some rich material and was mastered by some of the best producers in the industry. He said he would decide...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Talking Musika
It is absolutely delightful to observe that the presidency has started to demonstrate a healthy consistency in its recognition that the artists of Botswana are the country's best bet in efforts to diversify the economy. The Europeans and Americans...
Rampholo Molefe 28 September 2009
Food For The Soul
It's hot already! A cool nutritious meal plus a nice walk in the park would do the trick.Often some things are so obvious that expressing them sounds rhetorical, yet most of us choose to ignore the simple advice. I'm talking here about the basic...
Boitshepo Giyose 28 September 2009
GU, ECCO In Drab Draw
Bulky striker, Wellington Maposa salvaged a point for the defending champions after they fell behind to a seventh minute Bonolo Fraiser opener. This was GU's second consecutive draw after they were held by Notwane in the season opener. ECCO have also...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
Semakwezi Punishes BDF XI
The two teams had gone to the break tied at 1-1 after Simakwezi opened the score in the 34th minute after connecting with a well-timed cross from defender Finki 'Mathaousand' Mothibi from the right. The Zambian blasted a super shot past Khalid...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 September 2009
Spartans Dislodge Police V From Top Spot
This was the second loss by Police V since the beginning of the league and their first during the second round. Police went into the game seeking to cement their pole position as any slip would have allowed Spartans to go top. Both Police VI and...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 September 2009
'Rasta' Not To Blame For Fighters' Relegation - Mgadla
Mgadla who recently transferred to champions Gaborone United said Kgengwenyane is among the best coaches he has worked with. "He is a good motivator and understands tactics very well. He did his best to save the team under trying circumstances and he...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 September 2009
Netball Side Fails T o Improve Ranking After COSANA Event
Botswana coach Seipei Gaelesiwe blamed their third finish on insufficient preparations.The International Federation of Netball Associations (IFNA) world rankings have not been released but she suspects that Botswana's position has not changed because...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 28 September 2009
Etcetera II
It was only recently that we were authoritatively reminded that the State, the country and the BDP are one and the same.There has never been any doubt therefore that BTV and RB would be run as that unitary authority sees fit. In that sense therefore...
Sandy Grant 28 September 2009
Concern Over Disappearing Sports Officials
He implored first badge of 15 umpires trained by the Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) last week not to go underground like most officials do after attending courses."BTTA has invested a lot of resources on you to be learned officials who can...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 28 September 2009
BDP postpones Motswaledi hearing
The BDP said yesterday that the case will be heard on Sunday. Motswaledi was suspended by President Ian Khama for 60 days last month pending a disciplinary hearing after Bobirwa MP and chairperson of the BDP Publicity Committee, Shaw Kgathi lodged a...
STAFF WRITER 29 September 2009
AS I SEE IT
It is an indictment on human nature that in politics than in any other field, except perhaps music or soccer, human beings are ruled by emotions more than reason. Unsurprisingly, that is why all political systems, including democracy, occasionally...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 29 September 2009
What violation of rights? - Semenya Case
Exponents of such tests premise their argument on the concept of Human Rights. It is their contention that such tests have violated the right of the athlete. The discussion hereunder is a critique of this theory. Before I venture into my...
29 September 2009
Cartoon Strip 29.09.09
29 September 2009
A-Cap enthused by uranium drilling results
In an update published on the company website yesterday, A-Cap says the final round of metallurgical drilling and sampling for a Bankable Feasibility Study is now complete and that only six diamond holes to collect sufficient material for variability...
STAFF WRITER 29 September 2009
European Commission commits to greater cooperation
The event took place in Gaborone where 14 organisations will directly benefit from these grants to be implemented at national, district and grassroots level over the coming six to nine months. The Non-State Actors Capacity Building Programme is the...
STAFF WRITER 29 September 2009
Uganda's Phil, Moz's Jen leave house
The housemates however, had nominated the twins for possible eviction. Erastus and Edward Moongo from Namibia faced eviction but sadly for Phil, the week's head of house decided to replace one of the twins (Edward) with him and it looks luck was not...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
Franco, Matsieng, Shumba bag the money in Moruleng
Shumba Ratshega, real name Moses Malapela, was one of the local music stars who benefited from the Moruleng event, which also saw thousands of Bakgatla's newly initiated regiments perform at the newly built Bakgatla stadium in Moruleng. Shumba for...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
Koffi Olomide show called off
The P150 show was supposed to be held at the Adonsomnia Hotel before coming to Gaborone on October 3. However, the organisers say they have postponed the Olomide show due to circumstances beyond their control. Joel...
MONKAGEDI GOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
Backstage
This is a film that confronts the continuous violence against women in different cultures. Silent Waters is set in two time periods. In the present it is 1979 in the small town of Charkhi in northern Pakistan (filmed at Wah in the Pakistani Punjab...
SASA MAJUMA 29 September 2009
Unheralded Nicosets the early pace
It is probably the first time that Majombolo find themselves at the apex of the Premier League log. Nico eased into top spot after hammering struggling Boteti Young Fighters 4-1 at the Selebi-Phikwe Stadium on Saturday. This is the team's second win...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
Motswaledi saga: Part II begins
N.J. McNally (Zimbabwe)McNally is a Zimbabwean citizen. He has been a judge in Zimbabwe and Botswana. Recently he presided over the Guta Ra Mwari case where members took the church to the Appeals Court to resolve a power struggle. He overturned the...
29 September 2009
Chiefs supporters impress in Moruleng
The facility is located 40km outside Sun City. Chiefs' supporters travelled in the friendly against South African Premier League side Platinum Stars. The entertaining duel played in an electrifying atmosphere in the North-West Province ended 2-1 in...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
Great start for African sides
Egypt, Ghana and Cameroon all registered impressive results in their first matches with South Africa drawing with United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday evening in a match they had virtually won. The South Africans looked on course to emulate Egypt,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
Mobile crowned NDB chess champions
The big duel on Sunday between Mobile and perennial champions Bonyonyo in the penultimate round produced fireworks with giants biting the dust after some heart-stopping chess. One of Botswana's most decorated players, Ignatius Njobvu of Mobile would...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
Moruleng Stadium opens for business
The ultra-modern facility might serve as a home base for some of the countries that play their World Cup matches in Rustenburg. The stadium is situated less than 10km from Sun City. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Nyalala Pilane, (Kgosi)...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff writer 29 September 2009
Convicted 'abductress' to know her fate today
Yesterday, attorney Duma Boko said in court that a non-custodial sentence did not mean that the convict (Sekgoma) would have gone unpunished. Boko was mitigating on behalf of Sekgoma who was found guilty of abducting a 7-year old boy four years...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 29 September 2009
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