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Muzzling of BDP MPs causes alarm
"What they are doing does not augur well for our democratic growth," charged Gaborone in reference to the increasing control of what the BDP MPs say in Parliament by the party high command. He said the BDP MPs reject motions by the opposition without...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 March 2010
The dangers facing the Botswana vulture
One vulture may lay an egg for two consecutive years and then stop due to a whole lot of factors for the next four years. So, imagine what it means when 40 vultures die at a go like it happened at Lesoma last week. Research has shown that the vulture...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
'I have fallen in love with Namibia'
I don't know where to start because I have been here for only a month, too short a time to say much about this town. My flight landed in what seemed like a bundu with no sign of civilisation. I was with another freshman, who also seemed to be...
24 March 2010
Experiencing the rugged beauty of the Kgalagadi
When I got an invitation from Conservation International (CI) to be part of their Western Kgalagadi Conservation Corridor (WKCC) project tour alongside stakeholders from the government and NGOs, there was both a sense of enthusiasm and trepidation:...
24 March 2010
My journey to Namibia
Then my friend from Windhoek, Namibia, called and invited me to visit him. "Wow!" I was speechless and gamely accepted the invitation. I had never been to Namibia before, let alone travelled to the western part of Botswana. With a packed...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff writer 24 March 2010
More must be done before new polls
Do those in power, like President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and South African President Jacob Zuma, care to consult, listen and do what the Zimbabwean people instruct? Or is this hullabaloo always stirred to accommodate a few...
DON-MARTIN ROPAFADZO
Correspondent 24 March 2010
Serious education leaders wanted
A TEC advert in the local print media is of great interest to BOSETU. The advert in fact simply defines what BOSETU has been calling for many years now. The advert reads: "IF YOU ARE A LEADER, IT'S TIME TO TAKE EDUCATION SERIOUSLY". The advert is a...
JUSTIN HUNYEPA 24 March 2010
Reflections on the 2010 budget: lessons and questions?
Speaking to the nation in front of legislators, the executive and captains of industry, the new broom lamented the 'threat' and not the 'reality' of the global economic crisis on slowing progress towards achieving the aspirations of Vision 2016 as...
*JOWITT MBONGWE 24 March 2010
Zim rivals under fresh pressure in mediation talks
Zimbabwe's ageing President Robert Mugabe, in power since independence from Britain in 1980, reluctantly formed a unity government one year ago with Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, the former opposition leader. The power-sharing pact has curbed...
24 March 2010
Somerset: The Ugly Face Of Poverty
Unemployment, underemployment, lack of access to land, lack of skills and old age, among other things has been blamed for this acute poverty. The informal sector has however served as a useful alternative to unemployment. Informal sector activities...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 24 March 2010
This is Omphile Sehurutshe of the Eye
As much as his is a questioning profession in pursuit of informing and educating the nation, he says an effective question has to have relevance and purpose. The clich 'first impressions count' is no lie, especially in the broadcast media and in...
24 March 2010
Counselling Is At Loggerheads With Secrecy
It has become a concept that hailed by many as a potential saviour of multitudes in these trying times - a reassurance to the world that despite the challenges, there is still hope and that there is no problem without a matching and perfect...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 24 March 2010
Biogas the cheaper, energy saver
After all, the advantages of using biogas as a form of energy are numerous. Besides saving him a lot of money, as he no longer needs to pay any electricity bills, he can save energy and does not have to contend with power outages. This scenario is...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Restoring Lost Hope For Failed Students
In his own words, even his own family as well as friends had given up on him. "My parents thought the idea of repeating would be a waste of money as they had lost hope in me. They thought I would never make it, so I was more determined to prove them...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 24 March 2010
Remembering the prophecy of prophet Ngombe
He also prophesied that the man would cause great strife in the party. Yes, he also prophesied that the opposition - the Botswana National Front (BNF) would fare even worse than it was at that time. Is Ngombe's prophecy being fulfilled? The year...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Time for Africa to rise to water shortage challenges
Water is essential for life. Safe, abundant water is vital to our ability to prosper and to fulfil our potential. Without it, we face a continual decline in our well-being, poverty and hunger, and increasing levels of conflict. Across Africa, a...
24 March 2010
Moupo may go, but how relevant is the BNF?
On Duma FM Monday last week, not a single commentator on the announcement that Otsweletse Moupo would not contest the presidency of the Botswana National Front regretted his leaving. On the contrary, most, if not all, welcomed it. The...
24 March 2010
Sudan govt repression threatens freeelections
“Conditions in Sudan are not yet conducive for a free, fair, and credible election,” Georgette Gagnon, the US-based rights group’s Africa director, said in a statement. Sudan is set to stage its first multiparty elections in 24...
24 March 2010
Hillary Clinton warns Israel faces difficult choices
Her comments come amid a dispute between the US and Israel over plans for 1,600 new homes in East Jerusalem.On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ruled out halting settlement construction in the city. The Palestinian Authority is...
24 March 2010
US sees food security as next big Africa push
“We want to see the food security initiative take on greater momentum as more African countries are drawn into this programme,” said Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson, the administration’s top official for...
24 March 2010
South Africa commemorates Sharpeville Massacre of 1960
Sixty-nine people died on March 1960 when police gunned down unarmed people protesting against apartheid laws.The dead were honoured as part of Human Rights Day, with church services, the laying of wreaths, and a speech by Deputy President Kgalema...
24 March 2010
BDP declares war on Barata-Phathi
In the strongest sign yet of the no-nonsense attitude of the A-Team leader and party President Ian Khama, the statement has declared the gathering illegal, effectively demanding Barata-Phathi members quit the party and form their own. The party...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
No floor crossing yet in parliament
This comes after reports that a weekend meeting of members of the Barata-Phathi faction, had split from the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to form a new party. About 20 MPs were said to have joined this new party. However this was not to be as all...
STAFF WRITER 24 March 2010
BDP statement on Barata-Phathi gathering
*We now understand that the same group of dissidents have resolved to leave the BDP and form a new Party. The Central Committee also read and discussed a document addressed to the Party Leadership entitled "the concerns of an assembly of...
24 March 2010
US hails social media sites
Describing this new media as a necessary tool of diplomacy, Senior Advisor for Innovation in the Office of Secretary of State, Alec Ross, told journalists in Washington that through such media sites, the US government could understand what people...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Botswana plans a 50m-litre per year bio diesel plant
The project will be funded from the National Petroleum Fund as Botswana joins the fight against climate change and global warming. Already efforts to acquire at least 70, 000 hectares of land for jatropha plantations to feed the bio-fuel plant...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Ranokanyane CJSS throws party for orphans
Brian Setlalekgosi, Chairperson of the Ranokanyane HIV/AIDS Awareness club said; "Our aim is to help the less fortunate children in our community. Ever since this club was formed in 2000, we have been holding a luncheon annually for the orphans...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
GCC acts to ensure sustained growth - mayor
Its establishment follows permanent secretary to the President, Eric Molale's call during his tour around the country last year. Speaking at the full council meeting on Monday, the city mayor said that government has for a long time been spending...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
The day Khama told them "Voetsek!"
Literally "tie your feet up!", and "stop following me!" or even 'get lost!'. The decision is an expression of the feeling of the BDP central committee and party president following the announcement to form a new party by the faction, and after...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Gaborone cllrs criticise clinics take-over
Speaking at a full council meeting after Matlhabaphiri's presentation on the takeover, councillor Dominique Gombalumbe of Ledumang Ward said that it is unfortunate central government made the move under the pretence that it will improve...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff writer 24 March 2010
Ministry gives warning on Effavirenz ARV
The warning comes after reports from Bokaa villagers that some users are taking the Effavirenz together with marijuana while others grind the drug, burn it and inhale the smoke to get high. Principal public relations officer in the Health Ministry,...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Urban centres get new housing units
The Minister of Lands and Housing, Nonofo Molefhi said during the budget proposal for his ministry in Parliament on Friday that the project will be completed in July . He told Parliament that the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) will complete the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
MDR-TB, a challenge to Government efforts
However a constant threat to government's efforts remains the co-existence of tuberculosis TB and HIV, as it is very difficult to treat people infected with both. Normally a person diagnosed with HIV, but not yet sick to qualify for ARV treatment is...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
DK distances himself from Barata-Phathi
The Barata-Phathi stalwart, who has been missing in action from the faction, said Kagiso and Opelo Kwelagobe are adults and represented themselves at the meeting. "They are not under 18 are they? We are talking of adults. They did not even have to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Security man locks-out civil servants
There are allegations that the three security guards based at DOSET offices in Gaborone have not been receiving their overtime dues for the past two years. It is alleged that the guard declared that he had enough with the attitude of officers...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Seretse wins P1.1 million tenders from Defence Ministry
These revelations came to light yesterday in Parliament as Seretse responded to Dumelang Saleshando, MP for Gaborone Central who wanted to know how many tenders were awarded to this company by departments under Seretse's ministry in the past two...
STAFF WRITER 24 March 2010
Makgato-Malesu leads investment missions
The mission to Singapore will run from 22 to 24 March and that to Russia from 24 to 26 March 2010. The visit to Singapore is a follow up to the State Visit by President, Lt. General Seretse Khama Ian Khama in June last year during which the Botswana...
24 March 2010
Botswana pays De Beers P1 billion to cut debt
De Beers last year embarked on the US$1 billion rights issue together with a capital refinancing that has resulted in the reduction of its US$3.89 billion debt with several lenders by about a third. Government has a 15 percent stake in...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
BEMA challenged to keep up with emerging trading patterns
The call was made yesterday, by Acting Minister of Trade and Industry, Maxwell Motowane at the launch of BEMA's three-year strategic plan. Motowane said manufacturers and exporters with good products should be able to venture and compete in the...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
BDP should draw a lesson from Zimbabwe's blunders
During all those decades, many innocent lives were lost, their sin being that they exercised their right to freedom of expression. At the same time, the country slipped into anarchy and economic turmoil. Among the laws to be relaxed is the Public...
EDITOR 24 March 2010
An eye for an eye
Moving forward to face his fate he tried to look strong. With no word of comfort, a shoulder of solace and family to bid him farewell he had to be strong. I know he tried to be. Remembering the warm laughter of his wife, the squeaky noise of his son...
24 March 2010
The EU is losing ground
On March 24, 2010, what all observers of European affairs have long known will be written in stone: the EU failed to attain the targets for economic growth, efficiency, and modernization set ten years ago in Lisbon. Rather than becoming "the most...
TITO BOERI 24 March 2010
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24 March 2010
Take a bow to Santos Week's finest moment
Santos decimated Gunners in front of a good crowd in Molepolole in what was undoubtedly the game of the week. Finest athleteMogakolodi 'Tsotso' Ngele proved why he is one of the country's hottest properties with a masterly performance against...
MQONDISI DUBE 24 March 2010
BDF XI meet Chiefs in clash of troubled sides
BDF XI fired their coach, Stanley Mwaanga on Monday after a series of poor performances. The sacking came after BDF XI failed to beat a 10-man BMC last week. Mwaanga led Matebele to fourth position last season when they reached the final of the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 24 March 2010
Motlakase bans players from using cell-phones
One senior player, speaking on condition of anonymity, said things got bad after they were whipped 7-0 by Township Rollers in a league match late last month. "After we lost to Rollers, we were warned against chatting to women in public, as they...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 24 March 2010
Papal letter fails to quell scandals engulfing church
Calls for bishops to step down came amid revelations of more abuse cases, including some in Germany. The Focus news magazine reported that the head of the German bishops' conference had admitted that the Roman Catholic Church had consciously covered...
24 March 2010
MF: Zim central bank needs reform
Zimbabwe tossed out the local unit in January 2009, after years of world-record hyperinflation left it worthless, and allowed trade in US dollars and other foreign currencies. Reserve Bank governor Gideon Gono, who presided over the Zimbabwe...
24 March 2010
Ivory bids fall on poaching fears
The countries asked the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting to permit one-off sales from government stockpiles. The ivory trade was banned in 1989, but two sales have since been granted to nations showing...
24 March 2010
Bashir 'will expel poll observers'
Bashir said if the observers intervened in Sudan's affairs, "we will cut off their fingers and crush them under our shoes".The US-funded Carter Center recently suggested the April 11, election should be postponed amid security concerns.The poll will...
24 March 2010
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