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BDP central committee members to resign?
The latest political fissure follows the controversial election of the new Secretary General at the party central committee meeting on Monday. Thato Kwerepe, who has all along been an additional member of the committee that was elected at the Kanye...
STAFF WRITER 04 November 2009
New BDP scribe denies he is next NWDC chairman
He said at a press conference in Tlokweng yesterday that though he has been nominated as councillor in the NWDC, he is not aware that he is being prepared to become the council chairman. Kwerepe wanted to become Ngami MP but lost the BDP...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Body ranks Botswana 'most peaceful in Africa'
Botswana is at 34th position with 1.643 points, followed by the United Kingdom at 35th position with 1.647. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says Botswana is above all African countries. Malawi is second in Africa at...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Death on delivery
"From the look of things, she left the baby late in the evening and slipped into the toilets where she committed suicide," said a source who requested anonymity. Another source pointed out that the woman used the cord of a cellular phone to kill....
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Speedy CD4 count results in HIV positive patients crucial?
Speaking in an interview with Mmegi yesterday, Glynis Davids of Inverness Medical Innovations said the Pima machine, which she called 'the first truly point of care instrument to check CD4 count' can help speed up the process of patients whose CD4...
GASEBALWE SERETSE and
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writers 04 November 2009
Norwegian Crown Prince to visit next week
According to a press release from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Norwegian prince, who is UNDP's global goodwill ambassador, will visit local projects implemented by the organisation in collaboration with the Government of Botswana...
STAFF WRITER 04 November 2009
Molefhabangwe has been left out
Molefhabangwe's name was not amongst the list of nominated councillors who were announced by the Ministry of Local Government. There was talk that Molefhabangwe will not only be appointed a nominated councillor but would ultimately become the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 04 November 2009
Murmurs as youths' drugs case stalls
Prosecutor Osefile Mmitseng of the Diamond and Narcotic Squad told the court that the state is still waiting for results. He added that a technician from South Africa is expected to give a helping hand.The accused were arrested on 22 August. The...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 04 November 2009
Maun residents fault hospital for 'polluting' Thamalakane
The residents say the hospital is a threat to their health because it is releasing sewage into their source of water and food. "We use this river for fishing, farming, human consumption and other recreational purposes," said a resident on condition...
MARANYANE NGWANAANOTHO
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
New BDP secretary general vows to deliver
He told the media yesterday that he is ready for the job and he will depend on the support of those who held the post before, for guidance. He said he should not be expected to deviate from the normal functions of a secretary general. "I am not...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Zim suspect faces robbery charges
Lekgobo Makolo also told the court about how he managed to identify his phone when it was later recovered by the police. Peter Gerald, a Zimbabwean national, is facing robbery charges.Makolo told the court that he had been sleeping with his wife...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Customary Court officers lack training - Masunga
"It is a serious issue because we see that people complain in the way the cases are recorded from these courts because they miss important details of the case at times. The other problem facing Customary Courts is that of insufficient resources...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 04 November 2009
The folly of special election
In simple words, this means that those who get the chance to have control over the state should be elected by the people. One must add that this should be under a free and fair electoral system. Post-modernists like to argue that everything is...
EDITOR 04 November 2009
Another chance for SADC to flex its muscle
The problem is that SADC is backing the wrong man; SADC is looking for solutions in the wrong place. The well-meaning international community is looking for virgins in a maternity ward!Mugabe, the man they adore to our disgust, refuses to even...
DON-MARTIN ROPAFADZO 04 November 2009
Israel after Goldstone
Indeed, the rules have changed, and Israel cannot say that it was not warned that this is an era in which international law and universal justice are being forcefully promoted as pillars of an improved world order. That was not the case when the...
*SHLOMO BEN-AMI 04 November 2009
Cartoon Strip 04.11.09
04 November 2009
Pay stalemate in the Botswana diamond family
Debswana, which has just emerged from its worst period in decades, has proposed a zero percent salary increment citing the impact of the global recession as the reason. But the employees argue that for De Beers, which owns 50 percent of Debswana, to...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Aviva to freeze Mmamantswe project
The future of the Mmamantswe project, along with many other IPPs such as CIC's Mmamabula Energy Project (MEP), hangs in the balance because Eskom, which is supposed to be the projects' off taker, is yet to commit to any agreements to purchase...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Zeus wins Channel O award
In the presence of hundreds of fans and the continent's best artists, the second time nominated Zeus bested household names such as South Africa's HHP and Pro Kid on his way to making yet another historic moment for Botswana. "It was really an...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 04 November 2009
Motswana artist pays tribute to Michael Jackson
The album opens with the track, MJ tribute dedicated to the memory of Michael Jackson or MJ as he was known to legions of his fans. The song will certainly win fans for the youthful Mochudi-born artist who mostly sings ballads. One of the...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Was Botswana given a fair deal in BBR?
Botswana was one of the countries that had a single housemate in the house, Kaone Ramontshonyana was evicted last week after being paired with South Africa's unpopular Liz. As he was the only one, Kaone's eviction meant that Botswana's chances were...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 04 November 2009
Tshesebe languishes in jail
But he has failed to meet the bail conditions. One of the conditions is that he must deposit P150, 000 cash with the High Court. However, he seems to have failed to raise the money. Tshesebe's lawyer, Busang Manewe, confirmed that his...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 04 November 2009
BNSC appeals for P2m to host games
The BNSC has so far raised P3.5 million of the P6.2 million needed to host the games. On Tuesday, the BNSC raised P688,908 from eight sponsors in Gaborone. The eight sponsors are Mmegi, Trade World, Chemical Industries, Soul Box, Security Systems,...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 04 November 2009
Sacked Radipotsane fires back
The coach, who was on a three-month probation, accused the committee of failing to embrace change. He said the committee, which has served for 10 years has outlived its purpose. "The problem is that they (officials) have been in office for 10 years...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 04 November 2009
Francistown gets sports development officer
He explained that the main part of his job is to be the eyes and ears of the BNSC on the ground. "I will be working hand in hand with the main office in Gaborone. "Initially, I will be running the office alone," said Sibanda, who plays for...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 04 November 2009
Moyo, Mmolotsi, Morwaeng quit BDP posts, DK stays
They are Deputy Secretary General Wynter Mmolotsi, additional members Guma Moyo and Kabo Morwaeng who handed in their letters of resignation at Tsholetsa House in Gaborone yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, party chairman Daniel Kwelagobe, who was...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
Africa's urban farmers
Even though Wangari lives in Kenya's capital, she is able to reap hundreds of dollars a year in profit from cash crops grown with the help of relatives. Her initial stake - drawn from her nursing wages of about $350 a month - has long since been...
* JULIET TOROME 05 November 2009
Cartoon Strip 05.11.09
05 November 2009
Foreigners should respect our President
To say it is shocking that people find it easy and comfortable to blurt out anything they deem fit about His Excellency would be an understatement. The most worrying thing is these insults are uttered by foreigners who have come here to milk our...
05 November 2009
Botswana IFSC companies invest P6bln
The CEO of Botswana International Financial Services Centre, Alan Boshwaen, believes their facilitation efforts continued to "bear fruit" during the year under review as total employment created by these companies now stands at 585, comprising mainly...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
Vusi survives car crash
Still faced with a murder case, the silk-voiced musician was involved in a car crash on Sunday morning while travelling from Tsabong to Gaborone. He told Showbiz that he felt lucky to be alive after the car he and his three friends were travelling...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 November 2009
BOMU vows to hold awards prize-giving ceremony
BOMU Secretary General, Seabelo Modibe, told Showbiz yesterday that BOMU is looking at holding the awards prize-giving ceremony within two weeks, assuring that the ceremony "will difinitely be held before the end of November". He said the prize-...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
Things fall apart at TAFIC
Last Tuesday, players stood idle in the middle of the training pitch at Leseding (just behind Tati Town police station) saying that they want to be paid first, while officials consulted on the touchline. Meanwhile, supporters were debating the...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 05 November 2009
GU holds on to Abednico
The ownership of the player has been in dispute after GU tried unsuccessfully to recruit from Gunners. The matter reached the Players' Status Committee (PSC), which ruled that the midfielder belongs to Gunners. However, GU have declined to hand over...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 November 2009
Golf expert holds seminars in Botswana
The expert was appointed by Royal and Ancient (RA) Golf Club of St Andrews as a consultant to Botswana. The RA is one of the most prestigious golfing clubs in the world. Johnson came to Botswana on October 26 and left on November 2. During his stay,...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 05 November 2009
Nganunu hospitalised, Dibotelo acting CJ
Unconfirmed reports say Nganunu is suffering from a heart-related illness, which left him in a coma. The Registrar and Master of the High Court, Godfrey Nthomiwa said in an interview yesterday that Nganunu did not show up for work starting from...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
Bokamoso threatens GPH
The employees complain that they have not been consulted about the issue. It is reported that the management told the staff during the meeting that GPH is threatened by Bokamoso Private Hospital, which is to open in the near future. "They admitted...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
Airport tenants in rent arrears
About 16 tenants collectively owe the Department of Lands P788, 869.17 in rentals. The company with the highest amount due is the Alliance Media, Outdoor Advertising at P384, 000 followed by Continental Star at P58, 379.17. Other companies in...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
BOPEU threaten court action over dismissals
The 24 senior employees at DBES and Central Transport Organisation (CTO) from different parts of the country were fired last month. "We have engaged an attorney whom we have requested to look at different options and give us his opinion on Friday for...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
Productive age suffer hardest AIDS blow in Botswana
Giving a presentation yesterday at the launch of the findings of the survey at Phakalane Golf Estate, chief demographer, Dr Peter Ubomba-Jaswa said that 9,318 people livening with HIV/AIDS died though they were not sick for more than two months....
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 November 2009
Our Heritage
I don't suppose that either our tourists or our tourism companies are likely to respond to the Lake Ngami spectacle as they annually do in South Africa to the sumptuous wildflower display in the Karoo - which is of course, big, big...
Sandy Grant 05 November 2009
Atlas Farming could transform SADC agriculture landscape
Atlas Farming, which had successful farming ventures in Zimbabwe from the late 1960s until president Robert Mugabe's much criticised land reforms around 2000, has partnered with Chayton Capital to invest in large-scale farming in Zambia. Atlas...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 05 November 2009
Congrats to Botswana but...
We think this is an achievement that Batswana and residents of this country should be proud of. This peace is a product of our collective effort at respecting our constitution and laws whose basic thrust is democracy and respect for human...
05 November 2009
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