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The Lotlamoreng Cultural Village, Mafikeng
Every now and again we stopped and had another long look - the last time being perhaps three years ago. All that we could ever learn about the place, it being totally abandoned , was that it had been put together when Lucas Mangope was at the...
SANDY GRANT
Correspondent 15 January 2010
MISA-Zimbabwe statement on Zimbabwe Media Commission appointments
The appointments come at a time of high expectations for a free, diverse and pluralistic media environment as envisaged under Article 19 of the Global Political Agreement (GPA) signed by the three major political parties that constitute the inclusive...
15 January 2010
New Bishop for Botswana
He has been a Deputy Bishop of ELCSA - Western Diocese up to 31.12.2009 and is a citizen of RSA. This, of course, is in line with the understanding of ELCSA that this is a church in Southern Africa with Dioceses in Swaziland and...
15 January 2010
Decentralise the Central District
The main reason I am writing this letter is to express my gratitude at the decentralization of the Central District Council by giving more power to the sub - districts such as Bobirwa Sub District. I still feel that this is not enough as I still...
15 January 2010
Is BPC falling into a P48 million trap in Zim?
BPC recently entered into agreement with ZESA that it would pay out P48 million towards the refurbishment of the dysfunctional Bulawayo Thermal Power Station. Once operational the power station will generate 90 Megawatts. In return BPC would import...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
President secretly moves into State House
Private Secretary at the State House, Tefo Mokaila confirmed yesterday that the President moved into his official residence immediately after the general elections. Speaking in a telephone interview, Mokaila however could not state the exact date...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
A first! Open-heart surgery at Princess Marina Hospital!
While Acting Hospital Superintendent Dr Vincent Molelekwa refused to either deny or confirm the good news, choosing to call the press today at 6pm, sources within the hospital confirmed that the operation was indeed a success. A team of experts led...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
Batswana students released from Malaysian jail
Godfrey Kalanke, the public relations officer in the ministry revealed that the five who were arrested after testing positive for drugs were released on Monday on condition that they be re-tested again on February 11. He further revealed that...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
BDP wars in Francistown rage on
It has recently emerged that what the BDP central committee had recommended to be investigated following some purportedly worrying developments in Francistown, was later discovered to be in fact a self-serving move. Those accused as troublemakers...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
Measles outbreak
The Ministry of Health has since confirmed more than 150 cases of measles among investigated suspect cases. Suspected and confirmed cases of Measles have been reported from almost all districts. The most affected group is the youth between 10...
15 January 2010
Statement by Kofi Annan on Haiti earthquake
This is a tragic blow for a country already facing many major challenges. Among the thousands feared dead or wounded are many United Nations staff. They include good friends and former colleagues with whom I worked closely. Hedi Annabi, the head of...
15 January 2010
Local artistes deserve better pay - Katumbela
Katumbela's call comes just after folklore singer Ndingo Johwa made a similar plea. Johwa has recently expressed concern that local artistes are not accorded the recognition that they deserve. Echoing similar sentiments, Katumbela says...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 January 2010
SMS lingo: convenience vs. formality
"Iv bi stupd iVe bin cln u on ur old numb sory bout dat" for 'I have been stupid I have been calling you on your old number and sory about that. As for this one, you will figure it out yourself , "hi ts Karly de O.G Negar, ths z ma no. If T's no aint...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 15 January 2010
I did nothing wrong - Seretse
Minister of Defence Justice and Security, Ndelu Seretse says there is nothing wrong with his Ministry buying services from a company he co-owns with his wife Sandra Salome Seretse. Seretse and his wife Sandra Salome Seretse are the...
STAFF WRITER 15 January 2010
Where is citizen economic empowerment?
Besides giving dignity to the people by uplifting them economically, citizen economic empowerment gives them the satisfaction of playing their patriotic duty of participating in the economic development of their country. Many Batswana are however...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 15 January 2010
New BOBS boss relishes challenges ahead
The new Director, Masego Marobela who took over from South African national Dr Elsie Meintjies on January 1, 2010, said BOBS faces a challenge of promoting the implementation of standards. She said standardisation is a fairly new concept in the...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
Secrecy surrounds Mohohlo's re-appointment
Mohohlo's second tenure at the apex bank expired last year having taken the helm in 1999. In a development that is very unusual for any presidential appointment in the country or under normal practices across the world, a closed lid has been kept on...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 15 January 2010
SSKIA expansion delayed, misses World Cup deadline
The project, the result of a fast-track tender system won by SinoHydro last year, was scheduled to be complete by May 11, 2010, in time for the FIFA World Cup which kicks off in South Africa on June 11. The contractors were given 23 months to...
STAFF WRITER 15 January 2010
Sefalana Holdings completes turnaround
Sefalana holds exclusive or part equity in Sefcash, Foods Botswana, MF Holdings, Kgalagadi Soap Industries, Commercial Motors and a range of other interests in industries such as timber, mechanised farming, travel and tourism and property. In 2006 -...
STAFF WRITER 15 January 2010
Fraud litters banking landscape in 2009
In recent years, local banks have introduced several measures to curb fraud, including discontinuing the special clearance of cheques and introducing tighter controls on daily withdrawal limits. The Bank of Botswana has also weighed in by placing a...
STAFF WRITER 15 January 2010
CONSUMER WATCHDOG
Last week there were advertisements in various newspapers from a company calling itself "Dalberto Sponsors". The two advertisements I saw were slightly different but the message was basically the same. I'll quote the shorter...
15 January 2010
GU vs Rollers: The past meets the present
While GU enjoyed their place in the sun in the last campaign, it is Rollers who are riding the crest of the wave this season. Rollers have been ruthless in their campaign, trailblazing their way to the top and look destined for their first title in...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
Back Stage
It is a new interpretation for the digital age of the great stories by Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) that first began appearing in 1887 with A Study in Scarlet. Doyle brought to his crime fiction a scientific perspective. He was a medical...
SASA MAJUMA 15 January 2010
AFCON: More surprises coming our way?
Despite the tragedy that befell the Togolese team ahead of the tournament, which saw three people killed, AFCON has provided the continent with some talking points. The match between hosts Angola and Mali set the tone in an eight-goal thriller....
15 January 2010
Be MOBILE League reaches halfway mark
It has been an eventful first half of the season with former champions, Mochudi Centre Chiefs being the only side that remains unbeaten. The season started with Selebi-Phikwe side, Nico United assuming the leadership of the Premier League for...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
No need for panic - Mogomotsi
The Kgatleng outfit won 3-0 in a game, which saw the only substitute, goalkeeper Gontse Tlhowe being featured as infield player in replacement of Lesego Galenamotlhale in the second half. Three Zambian players - Given Mpundu, James Kachinga and...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
First Cut
But those on their way to the World Cup in South Africa aren't in it as yet. Conspiracy theories reckon it is the fear of injuries. The major stage is South Africa. Angola is the first course that will fill us slightly ahead of a sumptuous meal that...
Tshimologo Boitumelo 15 January 2010
We had right to broadcast first games - Btv
She said the television station broadcast the first two matches and discontinued thereafter as it is involved in negotiations to broadcast the other games. Initial reports alleged that Btv was ordered to stop broadcasting the games after the...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 15 January 2010
Cartoon Strip 15.01.10
15 January 2010
Book Review
Clicko: The Wild Dancing Bushman is the story of Franz Taibosh, born around 1870 on a farm somewhere north of Graff Reinet. His father's possible lineage has been traced as the Taaibosch family, of Korana, Khoekhoe ancestry, who even gave...
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SHERIDAN GRISWOLD
Correspondent 15 January 2010
Batswana, Zim transport operators clash
People from the eastern, north eastern and central districts of Botswana used to cross the border into Zimbabwe and buy ploughs, bicycle parts, clothing, including school uniforms, tea, mealie-meal, sugar, bread flour, tobacco, medicine and other...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 15 January 2010
Celebrity endorsements: It's a give and take thing
But now, almost two months later, with the rippling effects of Tiger Woods' off the golf course escapades still rippling - it is now impossible for me not to say something about it. There is after all, so much that can be said. My fascination about...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE
Correspondent 15 January 2010
Do not be timid: Decentralise CDC
A district council that covers 17 constituencies and houses 174 councillors at the Serowe Chambers is the very definition of unwieldy. No one expects the 174 councillors to meaningfully contribute to debates in the council chambers when there is...
EDITOR 15 January 2010
Whither Botswana
I couldn't believe my eyes because I found it impossible to imagine a worse example of a conflict-of-interest situation. Here was the political head of the government ministry responsible for the police service, who was alleged to have a direct...
Dan Moabi 15 January 2010
I loved 2009
For me it is a reminder that time is man's greatest enemy. It is a year closer to my death, so I really need to squeeze value out of every second each day. And have fun along the way. The image of Botswana is still shining well, for me and my...
15 January 2010
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