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Bank rate stays unchanged
Inflation rose for the second consecutive month in September 2009, remaining above the upper end of the Bank's medium-term objective range of 3 - 6 percent. Despite the short term increase, inflation is expected to stabilise around the...
CHEPETE CHEPETE 28 October 2009
A tight race for Mayoral election
The faction is reported to have settled on Ikageleng councillor Shadreck Nyeku from Francistown South constituency to go for the mayor's seat with Stanley Masalila of Tatitown ward as his deputy. However, Nyeku said yesterday that the BDP has not...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Lawyer to take Khama insulter to SADC Tribunal
A businessman of Indian origin, Sayed Fakhar Abbas Shah, was flown out of the country last Thursday after being declared an undesirable visitor to Botswana. The lawyer, Duma Boko, says he is assessing different options, one of them being approaching...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Mogae commends "well-rounded" GIPS graduates
Festus Mogae was giving a keynote address at a graduation ceremony at the Gaborone Instute of Professional Studies (GIPS) in Mogoditshane yesterday. Mogae said while expansion of tertiary education is welcome, it is important to emphasise that...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Rapist gets three years in jail
Senior magistrate Peggy Madandume said that the court had considered the age of the accused person and the fact that he was a first offender. "The court has to consider the age and health of the accused person," she said. She further said that the...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Only 7 percent land is good for farming - Phiri
Speaking at a panel discussion on food security organised by the Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) in Gaborone, land boards director Moremi Phiri said although the country is in a position to supply everyone with land, only seven percent of land is...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff writer 28 October 2009
Kario for BCL?
But it is unclear how much Kario wants to return to his former employers BCL Mine after a rather acrimonious departure in 2004. The holder of an Honours degree in Engineering from Leeds University in the United Kingdom, Kario left his job for...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Fraudsters have raided the church
There are reports that some fraudsters even pose as pastors. Most of these so-called pastors are collecting large sums of money from the congregation. If the fake pastor is a foreigner, most of the cash is sent to his or her country, while the...
28 October 2009
The future of facts
When I told the group that I had begun my career as a magazine fact-checker, several of them grew misty-eyed, as if someone had told a group of priests about his childhood as an altar boy. I brought up my past because I think that fact-checking is...
* ESTHER DYSON 28 October 2009
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28 October 2009
Batswana are in the grips of indebtedness
An alarming 60 percent (P10.2 billion) of lending by banks currently goes to household spending. This emerged at a consumer credit forum organised by the country's oldest and biggest fund manager Bifm and South Africa's FinMark Trust on Tuesday at...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Botswana businesses the most upbeat in the region
A report complied by international business consultants Grant Thornton says despite energy cost and consumer demand concerns, businesses in Botswana are more optimistic than they were in 2008 and are more upbeat about the future than their...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Selebi-Phikwe music star makes a comeback
The musician, commonly known by his stage name Mzekillah, the King Priest, said in an interview that he is being managed by a company called Chad-Sadi International. He explained that the company liaises with local and international companies to...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 28 October 2009
Franco begins Namibian tour
The rumba maestro revealed that for the first time he will be taking a number of his fans for the Namibian shows, but said he would only know by midweek how many he would be taking along with him, after several of them requested to be...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 28 October 2009
Maghebula releases new album
The album, which entered the market on October 1, contains hit tracks such as Setlhako sea lela; Go tlhakatlhakane and Morwalela, which is a combination of both gospel and traditional music. He said that already 5, 000 copies are in...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 28 October 2009
Zebras receive rave reviews despite exit
It has been a worthwhile 10 days for Botswana in the COSAFA Cup and after being knocked out by the hosts on Monday, the Zebras walked away with praises from Zimbabweans. They lost the match 1-0 after conceding an 88th minute goal through midfielder...
OWEN SIBANDA
Correspondent 28 October 2009
Why the Zim media gloated over Zebras' performance
The thousands who packed Bulawayo's Barbourfields Stadium in the old Mzilikazi suburb had every reason to stand up and salute a 'gallant' Zebras despite the 1-0 loss to home side, the Warriors of Zimbabwe. The Bulawayo fans had adopted the Botswana...
28 October 2009
Chinese donate to Tsamaya football academy
Kids are the future of this country and I have to say we as Chinese are happy to learn that this country takes proper nurturing of children seriously and we are therefore happy to be helping in this regard," Zhang said. "We believe that Botswana is...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 28 October 2009
BBA braves through fixture disruption
The matches were not played because BBA staged BOTESSA games at the venue - the University of Botswana (UB) courts. "We made this move in order to promote basketball as a unit even though we knew it could negatively impact on the league," Jankey...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 28 October 2009
Radipotsane keen on signing Ramosoeu
The coach rates the player who used to feature for Extension Gunners as Simione Maposa, highly. "I have made it clear to management that I want to sign him, but we already have four foreign players and it is a tough decision to make because one of...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Botswana judicial export at Hague trial
Justice Sanji Monageng is one of the three ICC judges presiding over the high profile case of Bahar Idris Abu Garda, the Sudanese rebel leader, who is alleged to have killed 12 African Union (AU) peacekeepers at Haskinita in Darfur, Sudan. One of...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
BDP takes control of southern councils
The ruling party has numerical supremacy even in the capital city, Gaborone where the opposition has been in control for decades. The BDP is expected to be in charge of Gaborone, Gantsi, Kweneng, Lobatse and South East while the Botswana National...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Compromise needed in race for Phikwe mayor
The two parties shared the 14 council seats in the town equally in the recent general elections and this means that voting for the mayor on party lines as usually the norm will produce a tie. The election of the mayor is scheduled for November 5....
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Bayford withdrawal disrupts CMS corruption case
However, another defence attorney, Duma Boko came to the rescue and made an application to Regional Magistrate, Lot Moroka that Molefe should be given time to negotiate with Bayford to return as his lawyer. Boko said he told Bayford before he...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Aviva fulfills Mawana Minerals agreement
Aviva is pursuing the development of a coal mine supplying four million tonnes of coal per annum to an integrated power development pumping out at least 1,000 megawatts (MW). The Australian company also plans to produce between six and 12 million...
THATO MOSEKI
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Microsoft launches Windows 7 in Botswana
Windows 7 is Microsoft's newest version of its popular Windows desktop operating system, which promises to be the best yet to be distributed by the company. More than a billion people around the world, of every language and every culture, use...
29 October 2009
Prolonged off-season poses financial challenges for clubs
Most clubs rely on gate takings and the period of inactivity means no income while players and other expenses have to be paid. The 2009-2010 season will end early owing to the World Cup which would be hosted in South Africa between June 11 and July...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
BNSC in race to raise funds for Botswana Games
The games' budget is estimated at P6.2 million but the council has raised P3.2 million. Botswana Games general manager, Tuelo Serufho declined to say how far they have gone in trying to bridge the P2.7 million shortfall. He appealed to the business...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 October 2009
ABM gears up for graduation ceremony
Close to 100 students will be awarded certificates and diplomas in secretarial and business studies. ABM business development and public relations officer, Kefilwe Mukokomani has said the institution has invited chief executive officer of CEDA...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
GM crops no panacea to food insecurity - expert
Speaking at a Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) food security workshop in Gaborone yesterday, Molefe asserted that there is too much emphasis on the yields of GM crops than on the quality of food from the crops. She said there is lack of capacity...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Cholera alert in Francistown
Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital public relations officer Caiphus Gabana said the hospital in conjunction with the district health team is closely monitoring the situation to avoid the deadly disease from spreading to Botswana. He said they are still...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Officers swoop on 'illegal' Gaborone lodges
Yarona Country Lodge, a fast growing catering, conference and accommodation facility was found to be operating two lodges in Gaborone Phase II and Mogoditshane illegally. Yarona Country Lodge has three Lodges, two in Mogoditshane and one in...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
TODAY'S WORK PLACE
It has however periodically been misunderstood and misapplied. Case law confirms that quite a number of employers and employees do not understand it the way it should be. This article seeks to unpack certain aspects of the...
JOSEPH MASANGO 29 October 2009
Splash leader back on his feet
The Splash leader singer was sick at the time after suffering food poisoning during his tour of Zimbabwe, which ended two days before the BDP show. Aspirants Botsalo Ntuane (Gaborone West South) and Odirile Motlhale (South East South) had engaged...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 29 October 2009
Flick a peek into the plight of orphans
This is the pivot upon which the story of a poor orphan, Maikutlo, who in search for a home to rest is suddenly attacked by hooligans, revolves. The assailants take away her bags - her only two possessions. They try to rape her as they forcibly...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Irresistible Tebby sets up gospel studio
In an interview this week, Setlhomo revealed that her new studio called Tebby Gospel Studio specialises in producing gospel music, sermons, and poetry.She said that she has engaged professional producers from South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Franco's 9th rumba album out today
The new album titled Baesekele, or bicycle, appears to have been inspired by, among others, the recent general elections, with two tracks in particular paying tribute to local politics. This is not surprising for someone who had been so busy in the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 October 2009
Our heritage
The first came from Lesego Motsumi, recently appointed Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, whilst celebrating UN day; and the second from the Parliamentary body, AWEPA at the culmination of its meeting in Cape Town. Minister...
Sandy Grant 29 October 2009
AWEPA recommendations on promoting parliamentary democracy
AWEPA was acknowledged as a key developmental link between Africa and Europe, supporting the consolidation of parliamentary democracy and strengthening the voice of the voiceless in Africa. The importance of AWEPA's cooperation with IPU and with...
29 October 2009
Our other drug problem
The development of new drugs is a complex and lengthy process. It starts with an idea and requires a wide range of skills to bring that idea to fruition: synthesis or extraction of more or less complicated molecules, proof of their therapeutic effect...
* BY SILVIO GARATTINI 29 October 2009
Zebras could have done better!
Already, most supporters who have aired their frustrations through different forums have called on Botswana Football Association (BFA) to act fast and fire the coach, Stanley Tshosane. We agree with them. On Monday when the Zebras went down 1-0 to...
EDITOR 29 October 2009
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29 October 2009
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