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Nchindo's vehicle found...but he is still missing
* Disappearance reported by family*Nchindo armed when he was last seen? After a two-day search, a party of police and security officers late yesterday discovered the abandoned vehicle of missing former Debswana Managing Director, Louis Goodwill...
STAFF WRITER 11 February 2010
Committee to discuss merging Local,Botswana Police
Minister of Justice, Defence and Security, Ramadeluka Seretse said his ministry is in the process of setting up such a committee in response to Kgosi Seikgotheng Ntshombiwa of Xhomo village in the Boteti Sub District who had decried the removal of...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 11 February 2010
Masunga rocked by suicide
Last week alone, three young men ended their lives while another was rescued before he could commit suicide.One of the deceased was an 18-year-old boy who was found by his brother hanging from the roof of the house they share in Makaleng...
AMOGELANG GAEFHELE
Correspondent 11 February 2010
WUC fails to resolve Borolong water problems?
"WUC is only aware that on Thursday February 4 2010, there was a power failure at the pump station that feeds the Mathangwane water tank from where Borolong and other villages are supplied. This resulted in low storage in the tank and hence low...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 11 February 2010
Beef up security at Parliamentary Village
We are however disturbed by reports that Members of Parliament are becoming targets of criminal elements, not on the roads, but in their houses where their security should be guaranteed. We carry in this publication the story of thieves who broke...
11 February 2010
Why an American recovery matters
So it is no surprise that the American public and the US Congress are angry. The focus of that anger has been the massive and unwise financial-sector bonuses. As a result, regulatory reforms have thus far consisted of, first, a threat to the Federal...
11 February 2010
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11 February 2010
Press statement by director general of DIS in response to false allegations in the media
We are, however, concerned, that certain misguided elements within our community seem to have made it a habit to slander our organisation with a constant stream of unsubstantiated allegations and innuendos. In this respect, the DIS has been...
11 February 2010
Government commitment for delivery
As individuals with even a passing knowledge of Botswana society and culture will know, Kgotla meetings are a key mechanism through which political leaders, government officials and other activists customarily consult with local communities on issues...
11 February 2010
We do not regret bailing out Masire-De Beers
De Beers have admitted that they gave financial assistance under questionable circumstances to Masire while he was still in office and are also said to have funded a Consultancy Research that was ultimately credited with assisting the Botswana...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Graft-busting agency fails to take off
The fraud-busting agency would have been capable of prescribing fines of up to P1 million for organisations and individuals responsible for fraud and other financial crimes, either by commission or omission. It would also have referred cases to the...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Tshireletso fears for her life
The incident occurred on Monday night, she confirmed. She said that apparently the thief broke through one of the windows or doors and went straight to her bedroom where he also searched her handbags but found no money. "The intruder then scattered...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Zimbabwe foreign firms face local control
But Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said the rules, which are seen as a serious blow to efforts to lure foreign investors, were null and void because they were published without being reviewed by him or the cabinet. The dispute reflects growing...
11 February 2010
China's export prowess confirmed
The figures for January were slightly lower than in December but analysts say they show the country's trade with the rest of the world has stabilised. The data came a day after figures from Germany confirmed that China had overtaken it to become the...
11 February 2010
New acting president for Nigeria
The National Assembly earlier voted to recognise him as acting leader in place of President Umaru Yar'Adua.Yar'Adua has not been seen in public since going to Saudi Arabia in November for medical treatment. His continued absence has sparked legal...
11 February 2010
Haiti quake death toll rises to 230,000
Communications Minister Marie-Laurence Jocelyn Lassegue said the toll was not definitive. About 300,000 were injured. The latest figure does not include bodies buried by private funeral homes in private cemeteries, or the dead buried by their own...
11 February 2010
Malawi gay activists 'must be more open'
Government official Kingsley Namakhwa said it was against the law to mount such campaigns anonymously. But he also pointed out that homosexuality was illegal, and anyone promoting it would be prosecuted. Rights groups have recently criticised Malawi...
11 February 2010
Sudan and Chad to end hostilities
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir said a visit from Chad's President Idriss Deby had "put an end to all the problems" between the countries. Deby urged Chad's rebels, based in Sudan, to lay down their arms. In the past Sudan and Chad have accused...
11 February 2010
Obama vows 'significant' sanctions against Iran
Speaking in Washington, he said despite Tehran's denials, it was clear Iran was working to build nuclear weapons. His remarks came after Iranian state media reported that Iran had started the process of enriching uranium to 20% for use in a medical...
11 February 2010
Slizer dropping new album end of month
Slizer is optimistic she will be able to match the success of her sizzling debut album, O tswa kae, which sold well over 30, 000 copies. Slizer says her new album will be out on February 26, with about 10 tracks. She says she is...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Lil Wayne jail sentence postponed due to dental work
The star - real name Dwayne Carter - was unable to undergo the work beforehand as his dentist had been out of the country, his lawyer said. He is scheduled to return to the New York State Supreme Court on March 2. In December, he pleaded guilty to...
11 February 2010
Stage set for Miss Millennium pageant
The pageant will be held on Valentine's Day this Sunday at the Millennium Jazz Restaurant in Mogoditshane. Coordinator Zenzele Hirschfield says preparations for the event, which has attracted 12 contestants, have reached an advanced...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 11 February 2010
Has BDF pushed Gen Mokgware out?
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) confirmed yesterday that they have parted company with the man popular for such exercises as Operation Matsubutsubu. During the exercise, selected members of the media were drafted in to experience what military...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Disrespect!
Nearly all the players are inactive at their clubs while others are unattached. At least two players have been chased away from their clubs and are reportedly contemplating retiring from soccer. Forgotten Platinum Stars midfielders, Daniel 'Sailor'...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Botswana leads in World Cup ticket applications
Excluding hosts South Africa, Botswana has registered the highest number of applicants for the tickets at 2,519. Mozambique is second with 1,795 followed by Namibia 1,191. According to the latest figures released by FIFA, South Africa accounted for...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Bosele Declaration manual comes into force
Over the weekend, the BFA held a meeting with club representatives to discuss the manual and it was agreed that it must be followed. Botswana Premier League (BPL) general manager, Phuthego Setete said that some of the items discussed and included in...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Ronaldinho doubtful for World Cup squad
He will not face Ireland at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in London on March 2. The AC Milan star, 29, has not played for Brazil since the start of 2009, but his improved recent form has encouraged supporters to call for his return. But coach Dunga has...
11 February 2010
Portsmouth cash offer rejected
Pompey offered a down payment of £1.5m to settle debts of about £7m but HMRC wants £4m, BBC Sport understands. So Portsmouth face a High Court winding-up hearing at 1130 GMT which could result in the club entering administration or...
11 February 2010
The Kgotla meeting where no one dared oppose
The critics would tell you, the system is skewed against dissenters such that in most cases, one would prefer to keep quiet than risk being intimidated. Over the weekend, a Kgotla meeting in Mochudi offered a good study of the matter. You would...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
2010 Budget Speech (Full Text)
Delivered to the National Assembly on 8th February 2010 I. INTRODUCTION 1. Madam Speaker, I have the honour this afternoon to present to the National Assembly budget proposals for the 2010/11 financial year. 2. Madam Speaker, allow me to take this...
By Honourable O.K. Matambo
Minister of Finance and Development Planning 11 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 11 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 11 February 2010
BNF cllrs plot to ouster Moupo
Orapa councillor, Chilume Balopi told Mmegi that it is clear that Moupo and his central committee have failed to improve the fortunes of the party during the last general elections. He said that after the elections, BNF councillors in Central...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Disrespect!
Nearly all the players are inactive at their clubs while others are unattached. At least two players have been chased away from their clubs and are reportedly contemplating retiring from soccer. Forgotten Platinum Stars midfielders, Daniel 'Sailor'...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Bosele Declaration manual comes into force
Over the weekend, the BFA held a meeting with club representatives to discuss the manual and it was agreed that it must be followed. Botswana Premier League (BPL) general manager, Phuthego Setete said that some of the items discussed and included in...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Slizer dropping new album end of month
Slizer is optimistic she will be able to match the success of her sizzling debut album, O tswa kae, which sold well over 30, 000 copies. Slizer says her new album will be out on February 26, with about 10 tracks. She says she is...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Tshireletso fears for her life
The incident occurred on Monday night, she confirmed. She said that apparently the thief broke through one of the windows or doors and went straight to her bedroom where he also searched her handbags but found no money. "The intruder then scattered...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Sebele relatives in court for threatening magistrate
Specially Nominated councillor Kabo Sebele and Kgosimotse Sebele have been remanded in custody pending their bail application by Molepolole principal magistrate Nehemiah Moguni today. Yesterday, the duo together with Motlhabatsatsi Nkonyane...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
MP Gaborone not happy with WUC takeover
He said the takeover has killed productivity as people spend time in queues waiting to pay their bills, something that did not happen at Waters Affairs offices. He also criticised the takeover of clinics by the Ministry of Health from local...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Bcp Youth league Snubs Youth Council
The conference, which will be officiated by Bakgatla Kgosi Kgafela II, is expected to take place in Francistown over the Easter holidays. BCPYL spokesperson, Seabelo Thekiso said that they have decided to bar the BNYC from attending their meeting...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Ministry contains measles outbreak - El-Halabi
Director of Public Health Shanaaz El-Halabi has told Mmegi however that they are still receiving reports of the disease outbreak in schools and various places across the country. However, she said that they remain at high alert and that the...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Sebele relatives in court for threatening magistrate
Specially Nominated councillor Kabo Sebele and Kgosimotse Sebele have been remanded in custody pending their bail application by Molepolole principal magistrate Nehemiah Moguni today. Yesterday, the duo together with Motlhabatsatsi Nkonyane...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
BNF in cash crisis?
In an interview with Mmegi Khumaga councillor Thomas Kgethenyane (Boteti sub-district), said that he has been to BNF head office in Gaborone many times to collect membership cards for new members but returned empty-handed. "There is absolutely...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 11 February 2010
Terry given time off by Chelsea
Terry played in Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Everton on Wednesday. “John has been given a few days leave and he will not play on Saturday,” said assistant boss Ray Wilkins.Terry boarded a flight to Dubai on Thursday to visit his wife...
12 February 2010
BVF congress to confirm Mascom sponsorship
BVF public relations officer, Godfrey Mudongo said there would be two items on the agenda of the congress at Botsalo Hotel. The first will be the Mascom contract which affiliates will be asked to endorse. “You see, we do not want to impose...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 12 February 2010
Coaches urged to embrace sports medicine
A sports medicine professor at the University of Botswana (UB) Professor Ignatius Onyewadume said this when he addressed coaches at the BFA’s Lekidi Centre in Gaborone this week. He said sports medicine is a crucial aspect of modern soccer and...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 12 February 2010
Low turnover of coaches as clubs stabilise
Only six clubs have made radical changes in their technical departments with Notwane leading the pack as the team that has been handled by at least three mentors. Log leaders Township Rollers have kept faith in Zimbabwean coach Rahman Gumbo who is...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 12 February 2010
First cut
Here is proof that there is no short-cut to success. Tommorrow, Gaborone United faces Orlando Pirates in the African Champions League. This is a mark of success. Everyone aspires to be there with the top clubs of Africa. And when one plays in any...
Boitumelo Tshimologo 12 February 2010
Zambian sports minister visits Botswana
Kgathi said this week that the two countries have a long standing relationship in many fronts. “Botswana and Zambia have excellent bi-lateral relations. The historic ties of friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation continue to grow both...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 12 February 2010
Local refereesleave for CAF assignments
Referees Committee secretary Marvelous Changare said Ramocha will handle the CAF Confederations Cup tie between Mbabane Highlanders from Swaziland and CAPS United of Zimbabwe. Ramocha will be assisted by Moletlanyi Keoagile and Elijah Masitha. Bondo...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 12 February 2010
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