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Debswana to close Damtshaa until end of 2010
Speaking at Diamond Town Hall Meeting held at the GICC Marole said the mining company's board approved the proposal and they will approach the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources for approval. "The closure is based on the fact that what...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
Ministry allocates 30, 000 plots
A press statement from the ministry, says that the plots were allocated for various uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, civic and community. "Of the 30, 155 plots allocated, 9, 337 plots were allocated to the youth," the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
Numbers boost BCP confidence in Parliament
In the 1999 and 2004 general elections, the BCP only had one MP but after a impressive performance in the last polls, the party now feels confident because of better numbers in Parliament. Gaborone Central MP and BCP publicity chief, Dumelang...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 November 2009
Time to start planting ripe - Modise
He said that the department of agriculture is prepared to help farmers in need of assistance with crop production. He said that they have already distributed over 75 percent of crop seeds. He advised farmers not to hesitate to contact...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
NACA welcomes homosexuals
He said that they also provide counselling and treatment to homosexuals. He said that all people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS are treated equally regardless of how they got infected or affected by the disease. "We do not ask anybody how...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
BCP threatens action against IEC
The BCP issued the warning after they held a postmortem on last month's election. In a letter to the deputy town clerk, Terrance Ntalabgwe, who was the returning officer in the constituency, the BCP, through its Selebi-East chairman Joseph Molambane,...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
Villagers up in arms over blocked bridges
The councillor for Senyawe-Butale who reported the matter to Mmegi the previous week, said yesterday that the company at the weekend heaped more sands on the bridges to ensure no one passed through. "They came and put more sand on the bridges. Last...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 25 November 2009
Alleged Zim conman faces deportation
Musemburi has been detained at the Gaborone West Police Station. A police officer at the Gaborone West police station, confirmed that Musemburi has been detained by Immigration officials. He was still in detention on Tuesday. On Monday...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 November 2009
The great butchers of the Okavango
During our recent tour of the Okavango, courtesy of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the government of Botswana, I came face to face with the dreaded 'hunters' of the delta. The crocodile has been described by Wikipedia as a...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
We need a declaration of assets law
The two are said to be 'living beyond their means' contrary to Section 34 of the Corruption and Economic Crimes Act. They are accused of having assets reflecting a standard of living not commensurate with their present or past known sources of income...
25 November 2009
Towards a constitutional review
The last straw has been the Motswaledi case. We now know that the President of the Republic is above the law and he cannot be sued in his personal and official capacity. Now we understand that we have a constitution that does not protect citizens...
25 November 2009
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25 November 2009
Microsoft launches Windows 7
At an event held in Phakalane for Microsoft customers, partners and members of the media to gain first hand experience of the new products, Microsoft also showcased the new Windows Server 2008 R2 product as...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 25 November 2009
Rollers accept Toldo ruling
Rollers wanted Chiefs to pay P20,000 for the player but the committee ruled that only P7,300 should change hands. Rollers claimed a transfer fee of P3,000; a refund of P4,300 for the player's school fees and a compensation of P12,700 spent to send...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
Volleyball league called off
He said the league has been cancelled and talks are already underway with Mascom for the competition to start early next year. Molaodi stated that there are still contractual issues to be ironed out before the sponsorship deal is sealed. He explained...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 25 November 2009
Gunners' funeral deal still on the cards
News of the intended sponsorship became public mid this year but since then not much has been heard about the matter. However, Gunners' spokesman, Kitso Dlamini has said that despite the delay, they hope to clinch a deal with the funeral company. He...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 November 2009
Zambia's Buffaloes courts Sithole?
The coach is tipped to replace Alfred Lupiya early next year ahead of the new Zambia soccer season. Lupiya has been handling Buffaloes as a caretaker coach since the departure of George Lwandamina two months ago. An impeccable source confirmed...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 25 November 2009
Last man standing in class of 95
That was the year the group was formed and released the debut album Ze Entry, which flopped culminating in the group's 11-year absence from the scene. In 2007 the quartet - Lebona, Loabile Talagae, Karabo Pitso and Reuben Montsho - re-grouped, went...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 25 November 2009
GabzFM radio station toasts 10th anniversary
GabzFM started broadcasting in 1999 after it was granted a licence by the National Broadcasting Board (NBB). The station's commercial manager, Pamela Gwanzura, said the celebrations kicked off with a classical jam show at Boipuso Hall. They...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 25 November 2009
Think outside the box- Smarts urges fellow artists
Speaking to Showbiz during an interview, the 30-year-old Limkokwing University of Creative Arts lecturer said that there is plenty of raw talent in the country and that local artists only need to come up with catchy concepts in order to make it in...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 25 November 2009
PEEPA acts to replace Galeforolwe
The human resource consultancy firm HRMC this week ran advertisements in local newspapers for the position. The deadline is December 11. Galeforolwe's term was officially scheduled to end last month. However in September the permanent secretary in...
STAFF WRITER 26 November 2009
Obama in Chains
The difficulties that President Barack Obama is having in passing his basic program, whether in health care, climate change, or financial reform, are hard to understand at first glance. After all, he is personally popular, and his Democratic Party...
*JEFFREY SACHS 26 November 2009
A case against euthanasia
Euthanasia is defined as "the intentional killing by act or omission of a dependent human being for his or her alleged benefit". In this scenario the choice to die is not imposed by legal or social rules. Euthanasia.com also defines, assisted...
DON-MARTIN TAKUDZWA WHANDE 26 November 2009
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26 November 2009
Debswana to spend P20 billion on expansion
Cut 8, as the project to extend the life of the world's biggest diamond operation by production value is styled, "will ensure profitable and continuous production at the mine until at least 2025", De Beers Managing Director, Gareth Penny, said at a...
WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 26 November 2009
Mascom appoints Russian firm for upgrading its services
According to results of a tender for the supply of a Ring Back Tone (RBT) solution announced by Mascom, Bercut's X-tones was chosen as a solution to meet Mascom's requirements and provide a service to ensure stable and increased revenues,"Mascom CEO,...
STAFF WRITER 26 November 2009
TODAY'S WORK SPACE
Yes, this can easily arise at work, at a cost in terms of time, money and/or other resources...Ordinarily, an individual is responsible for the consequences of own actions or omissions. However, within the law of delict there are certain...
Joseph Masango 26 November 2009
BOMU honours Bra Malombo
Mmereki was one of the winners at the recent glamorous BOMU awards held at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC). Bra Malombo still cherishes that Saturday night of the awards when he marched to the podium as his name was announced as...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 November 2009
Singer Maake keen to prove he apes no one
Like a young stud that has just started breeding, Maake wants to impose his authority and perhaps intimidate the 'old folk' to jump fence. He sees himself as the bull within the kraal that wants to take control as soon as possible despite that there...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 26 November 2009
African countries told to take art seriously
However, independent curator Raphael Chikukwa of Zimbabwe decried the fact that most African governments do not take art seriously. He called for the building of proper art educational infrastructure and museums on the continent. He also said...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 26 November 2009
Pastor releases R & B album
Chadzimula Chinyama, known as Tarzman, said that other people picked up his talent in this genre when he was singing in church. "I am a good singer and when I performed in church people often told me that I would do well as an R&B artist so I...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 26 November 2009
Tawana,Toto speak
Obviously referring to the case of suspended Botswana Democratic Party secretary general, Gomolemo Motswaledi, Tawana said his political career was destroyed by one of the boot-lickers. He said the boot-licker in question made a false report...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 November 2009
Lack of facilities hinder cricket development
BCA development manager, Girish Ramakrishna has said that if the government does not do anything about the lack of playing fields in the country, they might have to reduce the number of participants in the programme. The development programme has...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 26 November 2009
Mascom takes over Kabelano
Kabelano Trust chairperson, Terence Dambe said in Gaborone on Tuesday that Mascom will be the primary sponsor with naming rights for the one-day soccer spectacle for the next three years commencing in 2010. The competition was previously known as...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 26 November 2009
Prisons XI show early intentions
Team manager, Ernest Mahala Dintweng said they cannot afford to stay in the First Division longer. Leading the pack with 16 points, four ahead of second placed Naughty Boys, Prisons XI look set to win the league and bounce back to the top flight...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 26 November 2009
MP resists constitutional calls
In the past two weeks, a majority of MPs have called for a comprehensive review of the constitution but when he rose to debate the State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, Makosha said that there is no need for such an exercise. He asserted that a...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 26 November 2009
New date for Mogae court case
The case failed to proceed last week because it had been omitted from the court roll. Besides Mogae, some of the top figures featuring in the case are Chief Justice Julian Nganunu, Assistant Minister Charles Tibone, Mogae's one-time right hand man,...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 26 November 2009
PS gives Marina staff Ultimatum
He told the staff that this is what they (staff) do with their maids and herdboys at home. "If they don't do their job, you fire them, but why should you not expect the same to happen to you at work?" he asked them. Kahiya expressed frustration...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 26 November 2009
Chinese arrested over work permits
Senior Superintendent of Police, Chabaesele Kesupetswe said that they nabbed a good number of Chinese in shops and other businesses for working without permits. He accused some Chinese of applying for business permits on the promise that they will...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 26 November 2009
'Sober is cool'
The ministry unfurled the logo that carries a slogan that reads "BREAK THE HABIT, Sober is cool" at Phakalane Golf Estate on Tuesday. The launch of the logo puts the campaign against alcohol abuse on a higher level. The campaign was spearheaded by...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 26 November 2009
UK university caps Kgosi Seretse
Speaking to Mmegi in an interview, Seretse said that the London-based university, proposed to honour him with a Doctorate of Leadership and Influence three months ago, in recognition of his accomplishments. "This honour comes after the university...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 26 November 2009
All must confront gender-based violence
She told participants to picture their loved ones huddled in a corner, cold with fear; lost and vulnerable. She urged them to visualise the family members bruised, battered, scarred physically and mentally. However violence, especially the one based...
26 November 2009
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