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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 29 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 29 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...
29 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:...
29 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 29 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 29 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 29 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 29 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 29 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...
29 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 29 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 29 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 29 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...
29 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...
29 March 2010
New party, centre-left agenda needed
The words were prophetic in light of the abysmal failure of the opposition parties to seize the critical moment when they could have achieved the feat Seretse referred to. There are two instances in which that critical moment presented itself:...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 29 March 2010
Teenager overcomes early HIV setback
Some people advised me that he had phogwana (a problem associated with the fontanel), yet others said he had ditantanyane (gripes). I got to a point where I simply got tired of seeking treatment for the child," she says and looks at the boy as he...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 29 March 2010
Let the Botswana Congress do something differently
There is nothing wrong with Dumelang's qualifications in academia or life experience. The man holds a laudable record as a spokesperson for his constituency of Gaborone Central and the nation in general. There is only one thing wrong with...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 29 March 2010
Botswana heads towards 'press freedom' under a dictatorship
Previous articles have pointed out that generally the notion of a 'free' press refers to the freedom from political influence. More precisely, it refers to freedom from government. The rationale is that the state should not, in a democracy, be...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 29 March 2010
Who is likely to cross the floor?
Botsalo NtuaneDuring his pre-election campaign he told voters that he was not going to be a bootlicker to anybody and that he would represent their interests. He beat his rivals by a margin of 2000 voters. His constituency has been in the hands of...
29 March 2010
Has Khama lost his grip on the BDP?
As a faction of the BDP presses ahead with the notion of forming a splinter party, the latest developments in the BDP can be said to be symbolic of a party whose leader has lost his grip. For the prevailing mess in the BDP is uncharacteristic of a...
RYDER GABATHUSE,br>Staff Writer 29 March 2010
What is wrong with Molepolole: a subject(ive) insight
Bakwena "ba ga sebolaya kgosi" are the most senior among Tswana speaking tribes in Botswana. Under their great leader Sechele I, who ruled from c.1833 to 1892, they gallantly rebuffed Boer invasion. Other Batswana groups coalesced around Sechele in...
*TITUS MBUYA 29 March 2010
Groundbreaking Aids campaign gets under way
"...We are absolutely united and ready to take the bull by the horns," Motsoaledi told a media briefing at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. The campaign, approved by Cabinet earlier this month, has a price tag of more than...
29 March 2010
Indonesia upholds anti-pornography bill
The law was passed in 2008 and heavily backed by Islamic parties who helped to draft it. But it was opposed by minority groups who say it goes against Indonesia's tradition of diversity and pluralism. The anti-pornography law was passed with an...
29 March 2010
Pope faces fresh claims of sex abuse cover-up
The documents, which emerged as part of a lawsuit surrounding a school for deaf children in the US state of Wisconsin, show direct correspondence from the accused priest to the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1996, the Times said. A trial against...
29 March 2010
Switzerland ready to lift Libya travel ban
The Swiss government hopes that Libya would reciprocate by ending its ban against travellers from Switzerland and 24 other countries. Last year Switzerland denied entry to nearly 200 prominent Libyans. In retaliation, Libya stopped issuing visas to...
29 March 2010
Big food push urged to avoid global hunger
With the world's population soaring to nine billion by mid-century, crop yields must rise, say the authors - yet climate change threatens to slash them. Already the number of chronically hungry people is above one billion. The report was prepared...
29 March 2010
Ethiopia 'silencing its critics' before election
The group accuses the ruling EPRDF party of using its control of local government to withhold services and job opportunities from political opponents. The activists also said new laws had severely restricted the activities of activist groups and...
29 March 2010
Goshwe is the place to be!
The greenish mophane shrubs that are still fresh from the recent rains that have hit this area in the past weeks pave and sandwich the otherwise dusty and bumpy road that takes one to this place. This is an approximately...
IKE VAVI
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Khama: Mogae's plan has gone awry
Factional politics is not a new phenomenon in the BDP. Whilst some trace it to the era of the second president, Sir Ketumile Masire's tenure, some think it is as old as the party itself. The only difference is how the first to the third former...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 29 March 2010
Tread carefully with neighbouring countries
There were so many paths leading towards the border. Some branched into the fields, but some led straight to the border. Near the border, it is so hilly. That provided an ideal cover for the villagers. You would soon know why. These paths became so...
RUSSO LUMA
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Barata-phathi to peruse Masire truce offer
A member of the Barata-Phathi Steering Committee confirmed their meeting during which they are expected to appoint a team, which will represent the faction at peace talks with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) central committee. Sir Ketumile has...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Back-To-Back Wins For Button In Australia
Button, who switched from Brawn as the reigning world champion, seized on mid-race brake failure for Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel to storm to a 12-second victory in a highly-eventful second GP of the season. The 30-year-old Briton cruised away ahead...
29 March 2010
Lampard Plunders Four As Chelsea Humiliate Villa
But the more football they have played since the crushing week in which Chelsea slipped out of the Champions League and dropped points at Blackburn, the more that looks like an aberration they are well and truly over. Twelve goals in their last two...
29 March 2010
Mascom Volleyball League Gains Momentum
Though BDF was not in their usual element, they impressed their supporters. Kalavango showed maturity for a relatively new team and gave BDF VI a run for its money. BDF VI coach Selebatso Mabutho conceded that his team was not at its best on the...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 29 March 2010
BNSC Meeting Fails To Approve Empowerment Policy
After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the proposal be deferred pending a workshop to educate affiliates about it. Sports codes did not clearly agree on what should be done about the document. There was a brief silence after the BNSC...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Internal politics haunt chiefs?
In the end, Chiefs made history by winning the Coca-Coca Cup and the league title for the first time in 2008. It was a fabulous season for Chiefs. The club remained unbeaten in 35 games - a record which will take sometime for any club to break. Most...
29 March 2010
Gunners Increase TAFIC Woes
Two first half goals from strikers Bernard Semakwezi and Aime Nzohambanayo were enough to seal victory for the Peleng side. Spectators who thronged the 10,000-seater stadium got their money's worth as both sides dished out exciting carpet football...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 29 March 2010
Merciless Santos thrash Nico
Santos have relegated Mochudi Centre Chiefs to third place as Magosi were inactive over the weekend because their players were with the national side. Santos were more result-oriented on Saturday and got the opener towards the end of the first...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 29 March 2010
Soul Food
I ended last week before I could say much on Vitamin A and other essential nutrients in child growth, health and overall development. So here it is. I think by far most of the general public knows the role of Vitamin A in eye health. Without...
Boitshepo Giyose 29 March 2010
Talking Musika
I guess it is worth repeating. It is a better investment to build institutions rather than to put 'free' money into the pockets of the youth, or anybody else for that matter. Last week's article proposed a vigorous programme of...
Rampholo Molefhe 29 March 2010
Mercy, Slindile Steal The Limelight
The stocky musician who has just dropped her debut album Uyinkosi has natural instinct to move crowds with her dance moves on stage, but her deep voice is no doubt her best asset. It makes the listener believe that everybody can sing when in actual...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Artists Learn Art Of Saving For A Better Life
Thapong Visual Arts Centre coordinator, Reginald Bakwena and Velias Ndaba had as of last week Monday grouped up to 20 artists from Francistown and surrounding villages for a workshop at Supa Ngwao Museum. The workshop ended Saturday with an...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Chachaoka take bus rank commuters by storm
These "small shows'' are common in Gaborone, especially at the bus rank area where crowds get a chance to see these upcoming musicians perform their songs. But despite that people pay nothing to watch these shows, one still needs to put a good...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Pacesetters Kgalalelo and Eunice charm revellers
With Long Distance, the pretty faced Eunice who never disappoints those who dedicate Friday nights to the grooming of a star, delivered a sensational piece to the delight of the revellers. This won her credits from the trio of Master D, DJ Sid...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 29 March 2010
Aviva Agrees Kenya Gold Deal With Lonmin's AfriOre
Aviva CEO Lindsay Reed said on Friday that the West Kenya project would be a key focus for the company.AfriOre is a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Africa-focused platinum-miner Lonmin. To earn a 51 percent stake, the Perth-based Aviva would need...
29 March 2010
DTC's March Sight Estimated at $420M
"We were very happy with the sight," said one sightholder. "We are finding that DTC at list is the best buy on the market today. The more you see of outside goods, the cheaper DTC looks." At its February sight, De Beers pledged to keep prices stable...
29 March 2010
S.A Facing Increased Risk Of Power Failures
Africa's largest economy is battling a chronic power shortage that has curbed production at the world's top platinum producer and a major producer of gold because of electricity rationing by government. The national grid almost collapsed in early...
29 March 2010
Entrepreneurs Accuse SPEDU Of Lack Of Focus
Andrew Mosweu of Smart Youth Dry Cleaners said nobody cares about Selebi-Phikwe and the agency was jumping to deal with problems in other places like Bobirwa, Tswapong North and Mmadinare instead of dealing with problems in Selebi-Phikwe. "I came to...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 29 March 2010
Teams Vital To Goals BOCCIM Seminar
Speaking at BOCCIM's 4th Supervisors Forum in Gaborone last week, Boakgomo-Ntakhwana said successful teams are critical for successful organisations. The two-day seminar was themed 'Building Outstanding Teams for Superior Delivery.' Its objective...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 29 March 2010
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