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Tiffany's sticks with Botswana
As part of their ongoing new wave of campaign against the Botswana government for violating the rights of the Bushmen, Survival this week took its war to TIFFANY & CO stores in London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin and San Francisco ...
05 February 2010
Nchindo trial set for April
Nchindo and his co-accused persons Jacob Sesinyi, Joseph Matome, Garvas Nchindo face multiple counts of corruption in the case that is before Regional Magistrate (South) Lot Moroka. Multiple appeals that have been dragging, both at the High Court and...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
BDP won't name its 'secret agents' yet
"That is an internal party matter and we are not going to disclose the names of the three men to the press as of now," declared BDP executive secretary, Dr Comma Serema yesterday. This has further raised speculation that Khama could have roped in...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
What are the presidents mumbling about?
According to the report, Mogae revealed that Nchindo threatened that if his wish was not carried out, he would expose the fact that former President, Ketumile Masire 'was bailed out' and that Debswana sponsored the BDP at general elections. The...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 05 February 2010
Madibelankwe speak about the floggings
When they graduated, Kgafela outlined his intention to use regiments to keep the peace in his chiefdom."I believe that this regiment will show the tribe the right way. It will also help in reviving our culture and protect it. They will also help in...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Kgotla floggings and class among Batswana
Bakgatla-ba-ga-Kgafela are some of the leading merafe when it comes to being custodians of the Setswana culture and their dikgosi has publicly announced that they will uphold this practice which is an eyesore to some. The bone of contention among...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
I survived cancer-Mbalambi
Four years ago, Mbalambi was diagnosed with cancer, which is a global health problem and a leading cause of death around the world Her troubles started sometime in 2005 whilst she was in the employ of Barclays Bank in Francistown."There was a lump...
05 February 2010
Is the shining star, that is Botswana fading?
Back then, I vehemently argued that there has to be a voice of reason in a region consumed by madness. He maintained that 'that is the attitude one has come to expect from Batswana primarily because there are certain historical discomforts that they...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 05 February 2010
Is it fair to punish a third party for wrecked marriage?
Debatably married men or women, who are found guilty of having extramarital affairs, often escape unscathed. It is common that the so-called "marriage wreckers" are the only ones who get punished by jilted spouses in wrecked marriages, while the...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 05 February 2010
Mogae speaks on corruption in Nigeria
It is more pleasing to note that the Anti-Corruption Revolution concept is designed to provide a platform for citizens' participation in the fight against corruption, economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. This is an important recognition that...
* FESTUS G. MOGAE 05 February 2010
Book Review
Absent: The English Teacher is from the creative pen of John Eppel, born at Lydenburg, South Africa, in 1947, moved at four to Ndebeleland, educated in Bulawayo at Milton High School and then at what is now the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Eppel has...
Reviewed by SHERIDAN GRISWOLD
Correspondent 05 February 2010
Back Stage
If you liked the old style Walt Disney movies from 64 years ago (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937), then this modern rendition, set in the 1920s in New Orleans (a time when African-Americans were still subjugated by Jim Crow laws...
SASA MAJUMA 05 February 2010
Pageant for African woman on tomorrow
For this one size does not matter much as the organisers have gone for what they say is an acceptable normal size of an African woman, size 32-36. According to pageant chief organiser, Seneo Sesenyi, they chose to run a pageant to celebrate...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Heyns' Hazelwood shop holds some valuable lessons
Located at the Middle Star mall, Hazelwood houses a sizable retail store, as well as a workshop, and all the items sold in the shop - ranging from jewellery, household items to wall hangings - are manufactured in the workshop. A walk into the shop...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Everything is relative - in Botswana, too
The avalanche of negative publicity pointing to many years of corruption in the higher echelons of Debswana, the world's largest diamond producer, is indicative not just of the depth of trouble, but of the determination to face these issues upfront...
* CHAIM EVEN-ZOHAR 05 February 2010
Consumer Watchdog
I got a grade A 'O' Level in Maths when I was only 14 years old. Boasting over, here comes the reality. That was the only A grade I ever got in anything, ever. My academic life was downhill from there. I've never had an A in...
05 February 2010
People's plea to Matambo
The country is currently recovering from the global financial crisis that brought lay-offs and closures especially in the crucial mining sector. In light of this, Mmegi newspaper set out to find out what people expect as far as the budget speech is...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 05 February 2010
Toyota car recall could spill over to Botswana
The bulk of Toyota vehicle dealers in Botswana buy their vehicles from Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM). South Africa media reported this week that Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is expanding the massive recall of some of its vehicles...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 05 February 2010
Organisation for young entrepreneurs formed
The company is the brainchild of Base Sebonego, who is a director with Mosele Legal Services. Sebonego says there is need for young people to have a business culture embedded in them from a young age.One of the company's mandates is to provide...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 05 February 2010
Energy minerals most sought after in 2009
The 50 percent increase was part of the 327 licences issued between January and December 2009 for various minerals. According to DGS statistics, by April 2009, there were 250 licences in issue for energy minerals, up from 118 in 2008, 50 licences in...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Cut 8 to dent gov't coffers
Last year, government expected P6 billion in mineral revenues (or 28.02 percent of total projected revenues), with Debswana contributing up to 95 percent of this figure. Capital costs for the project, known as Cut 8, have been pegged at US$500...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Nitty Gritty
The position that has been taken by Nikita is that he will forever be a tenant paying rent as long as his landlord is not some fly-by-night investor or a speculator living large in the metropoles of the West. He says: "You don't have home ownership...
BAROLONG SEBONI 05 February 2010
Churches should unite to be powerful
We hear of churches accusing the other of taking the others' converts, leaders aggressively competing for positions in the church amongst many other petty disagreements. What the body of Christ fails to understand is the fact that as long as we...
05 February 2010
CAF is insane
The Togolese were also fined about P300000 ($50 000) for pulling out of Angola 2010. Togo team did not choose to go back home, they agreed to continue their participation in the tournament and their Prime minister ordered them to come back home. The...
05 February 2010
BOCONGO statement on disturbing media reports about De Beers and Botswana leadership
The media is replete with reports on:*Alleged interference and influence of De Beers on the political landscape in Botswana.*Alleged abuse of power and governance trust by our leaders in their dealings with De Beers for personal and political gain at...
05 February 2010
Whither Botswana - Opposition, civil society,this is your challenge
I was pleased to read this because it indicated that the minister had advisedly given up his previous prevarication regarding his co-ownership of the company. Commenting on the minister's strange stance on this issue, I wrote on January 15 about my...
DAN MOABI 05 February 2010
Cancer is real - let's stop it
Although cancer has affected and claimed many lives in Botswana, for some reason, it is still considered like any other ailment. But the truth is that cancer is with us and we need to stop and pay attention. Many Batswana, particularly women,...
EDITOR 05 February 2010
Kofukan conducts outreach training sessions
The sessions will be held in Bobonong, Palapye, Maun and Ghanzi. Sensei Million Masumbika, Sensei Otto Tafa, Sensei Lucas Rakgampu and George Tshikare will conduct the training sessions. Tshikare, the BKF spokesman said the training sessions are...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 05 February 2010
Selolwane gets coach's backing
Selolwane has struggled to claim a starting place at the Ikamva outfit since the departure of Muhsin Etugral late last year. Current coach, Foppe De Haan prefers South African internationals Lance Davids and Clifford Ngobeni. But Mugeyi believes...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 05 February 2010
Motlakase stadium to be ready in March
Club chairperson, Mangisi Segadimo said they now expect the facility to be completed at the end of March. Initially, the club officials had said the stadium would be ready in February but there were delays because the contractor was engaged...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Nico's spectacular fall
Nico has seen a horrible run produce only three points in seven outings. The green and yellow outfit beat BMC 1-0 on December 19, halting a long winless streak dating back to October 31. The poor run started after their 1-0 home win over Uniao...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Zebras drop one place in FIFA rankings
The slump is largely due to the fact that the team has been largely idle after failure to qualify for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The AFCON had a major impact on the rankings with champions, Egypt ,being the biggest movers. The Pharaohs,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Sturdy Serufho vows to tackle BNOC challenges
Power, grit and a mix of abrasiveness is what Serufho will need as he begins his tenure as the new Botswana National Olympics Committee (BNOC) chief executive officer. An empty desk with just two laptops and a few papers lie on Serufho's desk, which...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
The strengths and weaknesses in Zebras' squad
Goalkeepers There has been consistency in selection in this department which remains the best in the team. Kabelo Dambe is without doubt one of the best custodians at the moment judging by his heroics at Township Rollers this season. The young lad...
05 February 2010
Top spot beckons for Chiefs
After beating log leaders, Township Rollers 3-2 in an entertaining game at the UB Stadium on Sunday, second-placed Chiefs are highly tipped to overcome new boys, Killer Giants, tonight at the same venue to go top. "The game (against Killer Giants) is...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Rollers aim to bounce back
Rollers' title credentials have been dented after they threw a 2-0 lead against Chiefs last weekend to lose 3-2. It could be a sign of a continuing decline because at one time, Rollers were leading Chiefs by eight points and they seemed to be running...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Boccim's 2010 budget expectations
Recovery only occurred in the fourth quarter of 2009 but the growth levels are not projected to reach those of 2007 and 2008. As a result, the public sector too had its challenges and had to undergo adjustments, as there is still a strain in national...
* MARIA MACHAILO-ELLIS 05 February 2010
A look at budget expectations...
In the process of doing so, the Minister of Finance will be expected to retreat from the traditional approach that perceives good economic performance in terms of further enrichment of the government even if that does not lead to financial health of...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 05 February 2010
Analysts speak on the budget
Gao Seleka-SekonopoFincraft, Chief Investmnent Officer "Against the backdrop of Botswana's share of the SACU revenue pool, expected drop in royalties, dividends and mineral taxes for the year and other non-mineral income taxes; total government...
05 February 2010
The 2010/11 budget tightrope
Essentially, Matambo is required to share a national cake that has shrunk by an estimated 8.2 percent since his predecessor performed the same task on February 2, 2009. The country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined last year, with economic...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
BDP-De Beers sleaze: Finally a secret told
The absence of legal instruments that make it compulsory for government and politicians to share information remains the bane of our so-called democracy. Take for instance the fact that it took 25 years for the nation to know that the Botswana...
05 February 2010
BDP won't name its 'secret agents' yet
"That is an internal party matter and we are not going to disclose the names of the three men to the press as of now," declared BDP executive secretary, Dr Comma Serema yesterday. This has further raised speculation that Khama could have roped in...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Police nab armed robbery suspects
The Botswana Post vehicle was transporting the money from Palapye to Maunatlala, as payments for old age pensioners, when it was stopped at gunpoint by the suspects who then fled in a car after the robbery. Two of the suspects were later arrested in...
STAFF WRITER 05 February 2010
Nchindo trial set for April
Nchindo and his co-accused persons Jacob Sesinyi, Joseph Matome, Garvas Nchindo face multiple counts of corruption in the case that is before Regional Magistrate (South) Lot Moroka. Multiple appeals that have been dragging, both at the High Court and...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
World Cancer Day commemorated
According to the International Union against Cancer (UICC), "Cancer is a term that encompasses a complex group of more than 100 different types of cancerous diseases." On February 4, World Cancer Day, the UICC launched the campaign "Cancer can be...
KHAYALETHU MPOFU 05 February 2010
Okavango Delta among the top three finalists
The awards launched in 2003 under the stewardship of the WTTC, recognise and are meant to demonstrate best practise including helping to improve the livelihoods of communities and supporting the protection of natural and cultural heritage through...
KEITUMETSE SETLANG 05 February 2010
Matambo signs two deals
The first deal the Japanese government has donated P83.6 million to build a One Megawatt Photovoltaic (PV) Power Station in Phakalane. "Unlike other small solar power facilities, this PV Power Station will be connected to the grid of the Botswana...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
Over 23 arrested in police blitz
The suspects were arrested for, among others, possession of suspected stolen property, house break-ins and possession of forged cheques. During the operations the police managed to recover five laptops, clothing, decoders, cellphone and other...
05 February 2010
Police nab armed robbery suspects
The Botswana Post vehicle was transporting the money from Palapye to Maunatlala, as payments for old age pensioners, when it was stopped at gunpoint by the suspects who then fled in a car after the robbery. Two of the suspects were later arrested...
05 February 2010
BDP to hold crucial talks March 27
Serema has however denied assertions that the secret report, which is said to have recommended the suspension of the likes of Member of Parliament (MP) Botsalo Ntuane and attorney Sidney Pilane for misconduct, would be discussed at the meeting. The...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 February 2010
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