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Revolution At Ntlo Ya Dikgosi
The five-year term for the inaugural regional representatives ended over the weekend, culminating in the elections which see only village chiefs coming together to decide via secret ballot who represents their regions in the new look Ntlo...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
New Dikgosi Eye Over P120,000 In Allowances
Those who sit at the traditional arm of the Botswana legislature earn P121,741 each in allowances alone, according to the 2008 amendment of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi salaries and allowances. The 22 members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi from the various regions were...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Motswana Trucker Brings DRC Govt Before SADC Tribunal
The Director of Bach's Transport, Bachenjile Mosarwa, is suing the DRC government of $1,638,012.58. The facts of the case are that in October 2006, Mosarwa's Volvo truck, registration number B362AIA and (its) trailer were confiscated by DRC...
By Kopano Olesitse 02 November 2009
Tembo Lebang: An Illustrious Man Fit For Accolades
Among speakers at his farewell dinner on Thursday evening were the Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Lesego Motsumi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana, Professor Bojosi Otlhogile, and the permanent secretary...
By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Marina To Start Doctors' On The Job Training
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Newman Kahiya said they have realised there is a rigidity when it comes to sending doctors for further studies. He asserted that this is one of the factors that has led to the mass exodus of doctors...
By Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
IEC Confirms Ward Re-Election Date
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Secretary, Gabriel Seeletso announced in a press statement that nominations of candidates shall be received on November 13 at DHT Conference Hall in Mochudi, while polling will follow on December 5. Fresh...
By Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Joina: A Confident Loser
"Oh! My friend MELS will rule this country one day. By then the president of the movement might not be Joina," he said as a matter of fact. "Right now, people are joining us," he added. All that the MELS leader is remaining with is to harness...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 02 November 2009
Pursue Excellence, Tlou Urges Nursing Professionals
Speaking at the 30th Anniversary of the University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing, former Health Minister and dean, Professor Sheila Tlou urged nursing students and staff to pursue excellence in the profession through engaging in quality...
By Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Corporate Governance Lacking In Botswana
Speaking at his retirement farewell party in front of the ministers of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Lesego Motsumi and Local Government Lebonamang Mokalake and top government officials, Lebang did not mince his words about the poor...
By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
EU Assures NGOs Of Financial Backing
Speaking at the Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which coincided with the launch of a website at the Oasis Motel in Tlokweng, Ambassador Malin said that even though some donors had...
By Nelson Direng
Correspondent 02 November 2009
Barclays Bank Out To Make All The Difference
The bank says in a press release 'Make a Difference Day (MADD)', as the campaign is called, showcases two of its community investment strategy themes; Charity Begins at Work and partnering with Local Communities. "This year we will engage in...
02 November 2009
Turnstar Posts Disappointing Results
The company's turnover increased by 5.8 percent to P40.2 million from P38 million. However net profit was stagnant at P26.2 million compared to P26.0 million the company made at the same period last year. This was due to a 7.9 percent increase...
02 November 2009
Concurrent Partners: What Is The Cause?
This has become a common refrain in Botswana. The truth of the matter is that that extra sexual relationship that you think has no strings attached can tie you infinitely. It is sufficient to create a dense network of sexual relations that can link...
By Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Botswana's Gyms Are A 'Freewheeling' Affair
Batswana, just like any civilised society, have found the need to engage in regular exercise for various reasons all geared towards one goal - attaining physical fitness. This increased need for fitness, especially in urban centres, has led to a...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Jamataka Presented Picture Of Perfect Patience
I anxiously thumb down lifts as I stand under a mosu tree that has been turned into a hitchhiking spot to Jamataka, Makobo and Natale villages. After nearly two hours of failure to get a ride, I decide a donkey cart will do. It is a tumult as...
Ndingililo Gaoswediwe
Correspondent 02 November 2009
Glitz And Glamour At The BOMU Awards
That was the atmosphere on the night of the P750, 000, Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) awards at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC), if one was to sweep under the carpet a few irritations on the night. The nominees were...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
The Down-low As Super Stars Shun Awards
They were doing something else somewhere when their music albums, hit songs and videos were announced as some of the winners at the BOMU music awards at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) on Saturday night. Vee? The...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Hundreds Turn Up For A Lusophone Night To Remember
It was the first time that the centre treated lovers of Lusophone culture to this level of entertainment, which brought together Portuguese-speaking residents from Mozambique, Angola, Brazil and Portugal. DJs conversant in Angolan,...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
WOJ Give Performance Of Their Lives
The four Afro jazz queens - Punah Gabasiane, Nono Siile, Nnunu Ramogotsi and Kearoma Rantao - indeed gave a performance of their lives. This time around the songbirds were also singing for a worthy cause. Part of the proceeds from their show...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 02 November 2009
Food For The Soul
I was in the heart of Africa and totally out of reach and swamped with the never-ending problems of African food insecurity and severe malnutrition beyond belief. Gosh, we have a nutrition challenge in this continent. And we can no longer choose to...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 02 November 2009
Let's Wake Up To Reality
President Festus Mogae took it upon himself to lead and spearhead the fight against the disease. He literally declared war on AIDS and declared that ntwa e bolotse. It was during Mogae's tenure that antiretroviral drugs were introduced and...
EDITOR 02 November 2009
The Winners Code
In every field of human endeavour; be it sports or politics, business or the arts; nobody has ever made it to the top without a healthy dose of enthusiasm. In fact, in the history of the world, nothing great has ever been achieved without...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 02 November 2009
Issues In Education
Issues in Education welcomes the appointments of both Honourable Minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi and her assistant Honourable Keletso Rakhudu to the Ministry. These two are not just new to the challenges they will face at the Ministry, as they are...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI
S. WEEKS 02 November 2009
Etcetera II
First came the elections which saw the BDP take hold of Francistown, Kanye and Gaborone - bar the one seat which it effectively ceded to the BCP. It also saw the opposition securing seats in five of the remoter constituencies - the result, it...
SANDY GRANT 02 November 2009
Health Chat
How Does It Present? *A lump in either testicle *Any enlargement of the testicle *A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum *A dull ache in the abdomen or groin *A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum *Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts...
KARIN BHAGAT 02 November 2009
Lessons From SA Community Radio
I will only put before you my compatriots who read our lovely publications, and especially those who aspire to see this sector being established in Botswana and also those with different views about the sector. What struck me at the gathering of...
02 November 2009
Radio Announcers Should Be Careful What They Say
Unfortunately, I found my radio on and somebody had switched to Radio Botswana. I normally don't listen to the station so I forced myself to try it that night, especially that I was left with a few minutes before falling asleep. The presenter was a...
02 November 2009
Cartoon Strip 02.11.06
02 November 2009
Mapalastina Make ECCO Mince Meat
It seemed most fans decided to stay home to watch the South African derby between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs which was played at the same time. But that did not stop Rollers from producing an impressive second half performance to wallop the...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
GU New Boys: Will They Add Value?
Since joining GU, Sekanonyana looks like a completely different defender and credit must go to the Reds' technical team for polishing his game. His experience will be handy when the going gets tough later in the season. He has so far featured...
02 November 2009
Gunners Shoot Down Policemen
When referee Uyapo Julius blew the final whistle, some supporters sitting at the eastern side of the stadium erupted into song and dance ignoring the rain, which fell for most part of the game. It was Burundian Christopher Ndayishime who struck in...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Mixed Feelings Over Tshosane
In the taxis, corridors and malls, the football community is divided about the abilities of the former BDF XI coach. The debate has been ignited by the Zebras' uninspiring performance at the COSAFA Senior Challenge, which ended in Zimbabwe...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 02 November 2009
Motlakase Choke The Reds
The first timers who have been winless in the league this season did it in style and could have added a fifth one if Lesego Lubinda did not slip and sprawl to the ground just when he was about to plant the ball into an empty net. The two sides sized...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 02 November 2009
Khama misses another summit on Zim
Minster for Foreign Affairs, Phandu Skelemani, could not disclose what is on the agenda for the meeting of the two leaders. "The meeting has no agenda as such. The two presidents will meet and we will put forward the challenges facing our country...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 03 November 2009
Kwerepe elected new BDP secretary general
According to BDP insiders, the meeting, which was attended by 15 of the 17 committee members voted by secret ballot and Kwerepe edged out Wynter Mmolotsi 8-7. Mmolotsi, like Motswaledi, belongs to the Baratha-Phathi faction of the BDP while Kwerepe...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 03 November 2009
The Eye presenter goes to labour
Nyanga, who has been a senior producer and editor, has been working for eight years at the Department of Broadcasting and Services. At the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, he will be working in the Public Relations and Customer Service...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 03 November 2009
DCEC drags BDP politician to court
Bontlogetse Prince Kgwaneng, who previously served as a ruling party nominated councillor in the Central District and a Land Board officer in Serowe, has been dragged to court by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crimes (DCEC). He will...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 03 November 2009
'Chiluba-targeted' task force disbanded
Vice-president George Kunda has announced the dissolution of the Task Force on Corruption, which has been fused into the Anti-Corruption Commission, an institution established by an Act of Parliament. The task force was initiated by the late...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 03 November 2009
Education may elude Botswana by 2016 - Prof Thapisa
Speaking at the 2009 ABM graduation ceremony here last Saturday, Thapisa said achievement of the Vision 2016 was becoming increasingly difficult because Botswana was yet to develop capacity to deliver tertiary education as the country had a shortage...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 03 November 2009
Stock-theft on the rise in Tatitown
Assistant Superintendent Ontibile Motladile of Tatitown Police Station has said that his beat which includes Jamataka, Mokubilo and Marapong villages have been hit a new wave of stock-theft. He stated that at the moment they are keeping over 100...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 03 November 2009
Joina wants social democratic parties to unite
In a statement about the recent general elections, Joina said scientific socialists and progressives should rally behind his party to wage serious war against neo-colonialism and capitalism. He said that the programme of petty-bourgeois parties must...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 03 November 2009
RAD pupils strike over "maltreatment"
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ngwaketse West, Memphato Reatile, said in an interview that the problem of food shortages at the RAD hostels was not new. "The problem has been there, but it is the first time the students have gone on strike over...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 03 November 2009
BOMU fiasco is another eye-opener
One does not need to look any further than the fiasco of the weekend at the Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) Awards. What was supposed to be the pinnacle event of the year to recognise the artists who have made a sterling contribution over the past 12...
03 November 2009
AS I SEE IT
On the third general elections it conducted, the IEC made a good impression by registering one of the highest numbers ever registered since 1965. Unfortunately, the IEC poll achievement did not match its excellent registration performance. To have...
Michael Dingake 03 November 2009
Cartoon Strip 03.11.09
03 November 2009
Berlin, Birthplace of Modern Asia
For Asia, the most important consequence of the fall of the Berlin Wall was that the collapse of communism produced a shift from the primacy of military power to economic power in shaping the international order. To be sure, rapid economic growth...
* BRAHMA CHELLANEY 03 November 2009
We are at a cross-roads
To be precise, I cautioned of what I referred to as the Big Brother state. As usual this vexed many who have allowed themselves to be hoodwinked by their blind loyalty to a power system despite its obvious imperfection. The...
03 November 2009
Nearly 200 exhibitors at Global Expo 2009
The organisers of the event, the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA), said yesterday that preparations were at an advanced stage and for the show in which 185 exhibitors had already confirmed participation. BEDIA's Deputy...
STAFF WRITER 03 November 2009
Forum to strengthen China-Africa ties-envoy
It is projected the Shanghai Expo, in which Botswana and 50 other African countries will participate, will add over 90 million visitors from the world over to the city's 18 million inhabitants between May and October next year. In an interview with...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 03 November 2009
We knew all about the goof - BOMU
However, it was the next day during the 7pm Botswana Television (Btv) News Bulletin that BOMU president, Sello Socca Moruakgomo, announced that there had been a mix-up, hence a wrong announcement was made. Moruakgomo said the rightful winner of the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 November 2009
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