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Non-mining sector beat recession - Khama
He was officially opening the 27th High Level Consultative Council (HLCC) in the Pavilion at the Fair Grounds in Gaborone yesterday. The President said the construction, wholesale, retail and banking and financial services have all reflected good...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff writer 13 November 2009
Abandoned accounts amount to P9.4m - BoB
The Bank of Botswana says as at July 27, 2009 the amount surrendered to the Bank of Botswana by the banks was as follows: Barclays Bank: P6.80 million; First National Bank: P1.95 million; Standard Chartered Bank: P0.70 million and Stanbic Bank...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Cost of doing business in Botswana is dreadful - BOCCIM tells Khama
In his remarks at the 27th High Level Consultative Council (HLCC) held at the Fairgrounds in Gaborone, the president of the Botswana Confederation of Commerce and Manpower (BOCCIM), Modiri Mbaakanyi, said the process of licensing of businesses,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Let's work as a team, urges new Gaborone mayor
Lesole, a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillor for Tsogang ward aligned to the Barata-Phathi faction, was giving her acceptance speech after beating Florence Shagwa of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) 21 -7 in the mayoral elections yesterday....
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
More police officers for night shifts-Khama
President Ian Khama yesterday told a High Level Consultative Council (HLCC) that he has already put in place a mechanism that would see more police officers doing night shifts than there are doing day shifts. Mmegi understands that Khama told the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
What next for BNF?
FRANCISTOWN: After failing to meet its target of winning 29 constituencies in the October 16 general elections, it is back to the drawing board for the main opposition, the Botswana National Front (BNF). Although the BNF went into the general...
13 November 2009
BNF back to square one in Gaborone
Dabutha started as the sole BNF councillor in the city 1979 before entering Parliament in 1984. By then a majority of councillors in Gaborone were from BNF. For the next 25 years, Gaborone became the stronghold of the BNF. But things started going...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Norwegian heir hails Botswana's MDG progress
"Vision 2016 actually goes beyond the MDGs," Prince Haakon said. The heir to the Norwegian throne, who is on an official visit to Botswana, says with its democratic leadership, Botswana serves as an example in the region and further...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Mother who torched son escapes jail
But Chief Magistrate Mokwadi Gabanagae warned her not to commit a similar offence during the course of her sentence. Eva, (surname withheld) who was convicted on a single count of grievous bodily harm, was last week remanded, pending sentence. The...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 13 November 2009
'Discipline - and now Delivery - will do the rest'
Justice and SecurityWith 191 cases reported since the beginning of the year to-date, compared to 184 reported for the same period last year, the latest Weekly Police Report shows that murder is on the increase. The number of people who have died in...
13 November 2009
DCEC says laws limit its investigations
Senior Assistant DCEC director of prosecutions, Annah Mphetlhe said yesterday that the law does not allow them to use certain investigation methods like tapping cellular phone messages. "Normally corruption is carried out through the use of...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Crime scene technicians cry foul
One of the officers produced a Savingram from the Commissioner of Police, which listed specialist skills categories for disciplined forces. The Savingram lists crime scene technicians among personnel who qualify. According to the Savingram,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 November 2009
The spirit of money
Not long ago, I had a visit from Personal Finance Trainer, former Church Evangelist and Guardian Money columnist, Nelson Letswhene. During our conversation about all things metaphysical, he mentioned 'the spirit of money.' "There is a spirit of...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 13 November 2009
Are political campaigns realistic?
Political men and women can be very persistent in their campaigns, just like relentless sales agents who never give up until they make a sale. It has become evident that prior to the elections politicians become very aggressive in their campaigns...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 13 November 2009
Are illegal foreign currency dealings a service?
An encouraging smile and she is at my side. Two other similarly-clad women who were also trying to draw my attention respectively step aside and focus on another passersby hoping they can rope in other prospective clients. This is the capital...
LINDA SWIZA
Correspondent 13 November 2009
A mongwe le mongwe a boele ko ga mmagwe
Moupo will not leave because, well, firstly, he said so. Secondly, there is nothing that compels Moupo to leave. The only crime he has committed is to ruin the electoral credibility that Maitshwarelo Dabutha, Kenneth Koma, Mareledi...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 13 November 2009
Cross-generational sex must be nipped in bud
Although it is an age old practice that finds a parallel in all the world's cultures, sex-perts are now saying that this practice could spell the end of humanity as we know it; well, for Africa at least. Their contention is that with the highest...
JERRY KAI-LEWIS
Correspondent 13 November 2009
Shop assistants in Chinese stores maltreated?
On the surface of it, the advent of Chinese shops, which started in earnest less than a decade ago, was a welcome development. This is because not only is the merchandise on offer affordable to the majority of Batswana, including those of modest...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 13 November 2009
The tragedy that is the BNF and the BPP
It is hard for such words to come from a political leader. Usually politicians give all manner of excuses to explain failure even if they are the ones at fault. Has Balikani realised that the BPP needs a new leader who can resuscitate it to its...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Debswana pumps P3.5bn into Cut 8 project
Debswana is trying to prolong the mine's lifespan by a further seven years by means of this project that began last month. Styled Cut 8, the critical stay-in-business project is one of a number by which Debswana aims to sustain its revenue streams...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Israeli firm begins BTC wireless backbone upgrade
In an interview with Business Week on Wednesday, BTC Communications Manager Golekanye Molapisi says Ceragon, which is a leading provider of high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions, was awarded the contract in April this year. In a statement on...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Experts endorse China's new pledge to Africa
China's premier, Wen Jiabao, last week pledged the loans for the next three years at a China-Africa summit in Egypt and defended China's engagement against accusations it is "plundering" the continent's oil and minerals. The loan pledge was double a...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Labour dept to mediate in Debswana salary impasse
The Secretary General of the Botswana Mining Workers Union (BMWU, Jack Tlhagale, confirmed the involvement of the labour department yesterday after the union came out empty-handed from a meeting with Debswana management last Friday. "There is still...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
'Eskom troubles won't affect Mmamabula'
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, CIC says it does not believe the current uncertainty regarding the leadership situation at Eskom will directly impact the evaluation and approval process for the Mmamabula Energy Project."Like many...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Equities exposure gnaws at MVA investments
Presenting the 2008 financial highlights to the media on Monday, the Fund's CEO, Cross Kgosidiile, said the poor performance of equities due to the financial crisis had a negative effect on the Fund's reserves which decreased from P1.5 billion in...
STAFF WRITER 13 November 2009
Procurement practitioners compare practices
Hence, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo, says public procurement is particularly important for governments as it accounts for a significant proportion of the GDP. Matambo said this when closing at the just-ended...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
CEDA hosts customer service forums
The Head of CEDA Marketing and Communications, Alina Masenya, says other customer service forums are billed for Palapye, Letlhakane and Selibe-Phikwe. Masenya says CEDA is making efforts to build mutually beneficial relationships with the customer...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Talana Farms produce penetrates SA market
The farm made the breakthrough in September, and by the end of October the farm had already exported 41,156 bags of onions to South Africa, mainly Johannesburg. Talana's sales manager, Nemanya Radovanovich, was this week elated about the new...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
I've never been to Texas. Given the events of this week, it's perhaps best if I cancel any ideas I ever had about visiting the place. I might not be welcome. I don't mean that all of Texas is out to get me. Despite having said an...
13 November 2009
Dikgathong Dam has huge tourism potential
The area has also been identified as ideal for water sport, fishing, adventure, all of which may present an opportunity for a unique experience. An expert hired to do consultancy regarding the tourism potential of the dam, currently under...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
P10m Tsodilo project to be unveiled
The project is sponsored by the Diamond Trust and entails the construction of an administrative centre, staff accommodation, drift fence, drilling and installation of boreholes, development of community campsites to be leased to investors and...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Alliance Francaise to host Day By Day exhibition
About the exhibitors: Ulrike Von Schwerin - Franken Rika was born in 1960 in Hamburg, Germany. After high school she moved with her family to the Westerwald region where she trained as a ceramic designer in the potters' town of...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
BACKSTAGE
Away From Her (2007) may eventually arrive at the New Capitol Cinemas. If it does so, don't miss it. The DVD should be available in shops, but you may have to ask around. It is based on a short story by the Canadian writer Alice Munro, The Bear Came...
Sasa Majuma 13 November 2009
Transparency is of the essence
Today's address comes after the President has had the opportunity to observe a lot of events that have had a profound impact on the nation's health, particularly the world economic recession. President Khama addresses the nation after his party's...
13 November 2009
WHITHER BOTSWANA?
The contrast in the image of the Barata-Phathi faction of the governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) during the run-up to the party's July congress in Kanye and now is huge. Before Kanye, the faction was full of life and ideas about democracy, the...
13 November 2009
Whither Delivery: The 'automated bureaucrat'
The President has also spoken of the need for strategic investment human resource development to grow the skills that the economy requires. This is commendable because human capital is central to the economic prosperity of every nation in the...
* JOWITT MBONGWE 13 November 2009
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13 November 2009
NITTY GRITTY
The fellows at the Nitty Gritty have made modest progress in the formation of the association for men's rights. They have at least agreed on the name, the chairperson and the treasurer. In fact, as I report to you right now, dear esteemed reader...
Barolong Seboni 13 November 2009
Intriguing league ties lined-up
Victory will see Rollers brighten their title chances but for BMC, defeat will be a major blow in the quest to avoid relegation. The 2007 Coca-Cola Cup champions lie 14th on the standings with only five points from six games while Rollers are perched...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Caretaker TAFIC coach talks tough
"I have not signed anything with the club, but if they are to hire anyone, he will have to work under me. I am not going to play second fiddle to anyone because I am a highly-qualified coach. I am one of about five people in Botswana who hold high...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 13 November 2009
Is Tshosane the right man?
The BFA said the coach who has been with the Zebras on a caretaker basis since last year, has been mandated to take the team to the finals of 2011 African Nations Championships (CHAN) and 2012 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). This was almost the same...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Fighters confront Naughty Boys in tough duel
Naughty Boys are in second place behind early pace setters Prisons XI and will be looking for nothing less than maximum points in front of their home fans. However, Dinoko have been hit by injuries to key players and might field a depleted squad....
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 November 2009
The intricacies of the match-fixing case
From what Fani said, one question immediately comes to mind. Who are the relevant authorities that the BFA has handed the matter to? The deliberate failure to give specific details as to who is handling the case has left room for speculation. In his...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Under-13 softball tourney at Westwood
Four teams are expected to contest in both the boys and girls section. The tournament aims to introduce young players to softball at an early age. The players have been drawn mostly from private primary schools. The Botswana Softball Association...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 13 November 2009
Masunga hosts Paralympics
PASSOB president, Thuso Rasetapa told Mmegi Sport that they will introduce their executive committee to the community during the launch. The committee is made up of Rasetapa with Shirley Keoagile as vice president, Tendani Magazine as secretary...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 13 November 2009
FIRST CUT
When Losikalwame 'Six' Keatlholetswe was appointed Botswana Football Association (BFA) technical director, I was probably one of only a few who felt that his ascendancy to that position was premature. Yes he was Botswana's most qualified and probably...
DENNIS MOABI 13 November 2009
Women clash in golf tourney
The tournament will be staged at the Gaborone Golf Club by the Botswana Ladies Golf Union (BLGU). Registration will start at 7am while the tournament tees-off 30 minutes later. There will be prizes for the golfer whose ball gets closest to the hole...
STAFF WRITER 13 November 2009
BDP top brass to decide on Phikwe mayoral elections
The elections became controversial when Lekang Mukokomani stood against Tebogo Matlhogonolo contrary to a resolution of a BDP caucus. After winning the elections, Mukokomani complicated matters further when he chose a Botswana Congress Party (BCP)...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 13 November 2009
Court acquits murder accused
"There is a strong doubt that the accused committed the offence of murder because the state has failed to convict him. From the beginning of investigations, vital information was deliberately hidden in this case. I therefore see the accused (Musa)...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 13 November 2009
Kgaphamadi Township is indeed a place of bloodshed and poverty
The high population density, high unemployment levels, rising crime wave, alcoholism, environmental degradation, damnation and death characterise this sprawling shanty township. The widespread poverty and destitution in Kgaphamadi are an indictment...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 13 November 2009
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