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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 21 April 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 21 April 2010
Remembering Seepapitso
But to challenge this general understanding, I ask you to go back with me to the new 'nation', the new country, which came into being at the end of September 1966; a new 'nation', which had previously had no capital town or city - a conglomeration of...
SANDY GRANT
Correspondent 21 April 2010
The crisis in the BNF -reply to Elmon Tafa [Part 1]
In summary, Tafa's interventions in the debate on BNF problems are a hotch-potch of shallow and distorted analysis, scandalous falsification of facts, outright lies and malicious personal abuse of myself. I have known Tafa for about 30 years...
* CDE OTSWELETSE MOUPO 21 April 2010
Can Masire stop an hour whose time has come?
Some observers and even members of the belligerent factions themselves have already dismissed Masire's rather belated and seemingly desperate effort as an exercise in futility. It is said that the intensity and gravity of the differences, some of...
JOHN MAKGALA and
BANYATSI MMEKWA 21 April 2010
Most of our MPs do not deserve to be in parliament
We, people authority, stand and watch from across the road and get dazzled by women and men in three piece suits, contemptuously walking into parliament as if they are going into a tomb to replay the waking of Lazarus from the dead. We brought them...
DON-MARTIN ROPAFADZO 21 April 2010
World media to attend Terre'Blanche funeral
"We have never experienced anything like this, we have had bookings from journalists in France, Spain, Germany," said the owner of the Ruimte Guest House on the edge of Ventersdorp. "I am sending all my bookings to the other guest houses in...
STUART GRAHAM 21 April 2010
Our Heritage
The objective of this exhaustive programme is presumably to give each community copyright control in respect of those elements of its knowledge that it claims to be indigenous to itself. Presumably, the lawyers are wetting their lips anticipating the...
SANDY GRANT 21 April 2010
Our leaders need an early man moment
This knowledge opened a whole new world for us. I believe a people that transition from our traditional system of governance to democratic republicanism without having the same " early man" experience cannot come close to understanding what democracy...
21 April 2010
The blood that saved my life
I was so dizzy and my heart was beating so loud I initially thought somebody was beating a drum, so deafening was the sound. It took a while for me to recognise that it was my heart! I took a bath and before I could dry myself, I needed to rest...
BOITSHEPO BOLELE 21 April 2010
Terreblanche's death should not spark racial chaos
Midweek, the hotels and lodges in the otherwise insipid farming village-town of Ventersdorp in South Africa's Northwest Province were bursting at the seams with bookings that could only have been managed by seeking help from surrounding settlements...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 21 April 2010
Proudly Motswana
When I meet people, they usually think that I'm from South Africa. The reaction I get when I tell people that I'm a Motswana born and bred in Botswana tends to be of shocked surprise and disbelief occasionally followed by a tentative interrogation,...
21 April 2010
Odyssey to fun
"I'm sorry sir, your ticket has expired! Our buses to Cape Town are all fully booked 'til Saturday Sir," said the young beautiful lady with the most fake grin ever. Heavy make-up. Doll-like looks. A smile that disappears as soon as it appears. Fast....
21 April 2010
On Barata-Phathi, tact and strategy
Grand battles are won and lost on the basis of strategy. The better strategists win and the less strategic side largely loses. The battle for the soul of the BDP - or whatever remains of it - will be won by the most strategic side. Strategy and tact...
21 April 2010
Mutambara owes nobody an apology
But thanks to the resilience of the Zimbabwean people today, the nation of Zimbabwe refuses to buckle and, although teetering, the plight of the Zimbabwean people continues to overshadow and take the limelight from other concerns, like human rights...
DON-MARTIN ROPAFADZO 21 April 2010
Of voting and drinking ages and the age of majority
There are many examples for that. For what is on record, the drinking age trailed behind when nations for their peculiar reasons decided to reduce the age of majority to below 21, which hitherto had been almost a universal minimum for defining a...
M.D. LECHA 21 April 2010
The crisis in the BNF - [Part Two]
Leninist Priciples In an attempt to lend some theoretical justification to their opportunist tactics, Tafa often makes reference to Leninism, falsely pretending to be a genuine defender of that canon of ideas, methods and principles formulated...
21 April 2010
Leadership forum or BNF obituary?
The reports say that neither party president, Otsweletse Moupo, and his deputy and contestant for the presidency, Olebile Gaborone, attended. Only two of the party's parliamentarians - John Toto of Kgalagadi South and Isaac Mabiletsa - attended. Duma...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 21 April 2010
ANC deserves Malema, South Africa needs him
He maybe some of those but he comes just at the right time for the African National Congress and for South Africa. All too often, the aspirations of the liberation movement get lost in the intoxicating celebratory mood that ensues after the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 21 April 2010
Why Barack Obama isn't black
Instead, he checked "black, African American or Negro." By doing that, Obama probably did what was expected of him, but he also confirmed an enduring legacy of American racism. According to the Census Bureau, a little over 12 percent of Americans are...
*JOHN B. JUDIS 21 April 2010
Why do they keep on sacrificing Tshekedi Khama?
There is no denying that ever since this son of the soil died some individuals and perhaps some institutions have dedicated time, resources and energy to making sure that they demonise Tshekedi, overlooking the great things that he has...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
The sins of our fathers
The oldest book on earth states: "It is not good for a man to be alone." It prescribes that "a man shall leave his father's house and cling to his wife all the days of his life". This wisdom is known by a few in our societies today, albeit...
NDABA NKOMO 21 April 2010
Groundnuts and ditloo in the midst of smog
It may be small, but it is a veritable source of hope for those plying their trade in the informal business sector. It appears to be the sole place where they can make money to put food on the table. They get into the rank early in the morning and...
21 April 2010
BNF: Never give up on the old geezer
After all, the Front has mastered the art of self-destruction. Inherent in self-destruction though, is an innate knowledge of self-reconstitution that the BNF masters more than any other, including the BDP who ought to do all in their power to ensure...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 21 April 2010
A Motswana holidays in the UK
The time arrived to for me to buy a ticket, so I did - South African Airways. With South African Airways it was solely for their international flight routes. That I would be in the same flight to my destination without having to connect to a...
KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Never give up!
Life is about getting up again and again no matter how hard or how many times you fall. Without wanting to sound too sorrowful about my life, I have to say that I am no stranger to the thrashings, punches and falls life can throw at one. I have...
21 April 2010
"Kagiso" takes Botswana to China with him
Zhou's three year stint here has however come to an end, in three weeks time he will be returning to China to work in his home country's foreign office. He has however promised to take Botswana with him, as he has grown fond of the country, which he...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Sori Chungama
In some operations varying from the public service to the private sector, many employees are found chewing gum. Recently, an employee of the Student Placement and Welfare was chewing a bubble gum whilst attending to members of the...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 21 April 2010
Teach useful words to cure child swearing
Child swearing is an act through which children employ profane or foul language when communicating, usually when angry or frustrated. Bafana Loeto* is nine years old and he is in Standard Three. He has the 'f' word and other Setswana expletives too...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Cohabitation: Lovers Paradise Or Death Trap?
Deputy president of the Tatitown Customary Court, Edward Showa, says: "It is rampant and a cause for great concern here". Usually, it is the unemployed or underemployed girl who moves in with her working boyfriend as a matter of economic necessity...
By Edward Bule
Correspondent 21 April 2010
What Is The Future Of The Church
Whilst I admit that it will be a while before the church fully appreciates my utterances things are not waiting for us.There are a few issues that I would like to compound in this publication.When a foreign coach is to be employed there is a body...
SANDY GRANT 21 April 2010
The role of opposition parties in a democracy
FRANCISTOWN: It has been said "democracy gets its dynamic force from political and social conflict: continuous conflict". Dr Julius Kiiza of Makerere University says "democracy is not God-given. It is historically created. The history of democracy is...
21 April 2010
As I See It
Corruption, everywhere you turn! The newspaper you read reports corruption. Corruption pervades the atmosphere. It is ubiquitous. Until lately, Botswana was squeaky clean, not only a 'shining example of democracy' but a corruption-free African...
Michael dingake 21 April 2010
Land repossession
I hope the government, particularly HE the President and Ministries of Agriculture and Lands and Housing, will sit up and take notice of the points Rapitsenyane is making. In June 2009, HE the President expressed concern to the Ministry of Lands and...
21 April 2010
Keitsing grabs the baton as BOSETU backs off
According to information reaching Mmegi, Hlabano, the president of BOSETU (Botswana Secondary School Teachers' Union) withdrew from the race on the insistence of his organisation just a few hours before the BFTU elections last weekend. Some member...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Ramsay clarifies Motsumi's stance
The Media Advisory Council, which reports to the High Level Consultative Council, is a forum of media industry stakeholders that meets routinely to discuss and hopefully reasolve issues of common concern. As with other HLCC sector meetings, the...
21 April 2010
BDP wars erupt in F/town South
The incident, which occurred last Friday, led to police intervention.Reports indicate that the conflict started when Maoto's team was making announcements around the constituency for a last Saturday party meeting at Goldmine Junior Secondary...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
EFB to meet Kgafela II over church closure
A reluctant EFB official Rev Tau based in Gaborone confirmed yesterday that the organisation met in Mochudi on Sunday to discuss the urgent matter after FOG became the first evangelical movement to be banished in Kgatleng on Kgafela II's...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Bhagat sues for 9 million Pula
The suit arises from differences between the BHPC and Professor Bhagat, over his qualifications. The BHPC is saying that Bhagat is only a general physician and not a cardiologist, while Bhagat maintains that he is a specialist Physician whose area of...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Beaten worshippers report to police
Maboka says they are still investigating the case.In January, the Attorney General, Athaliah Molokomme, issued a press release regarding what she considered to have been illegal application of corporal punishment in Mochudi. In her statement,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 April 2010
Bhagat case: will it be a lesson in semantics?
In the case a whopping 13 doctors, together with the Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC) will defend their decision not to recognise Professor Bhagat as a cardiologist and to further "malign him" in the media. It appears that the crunch...
GREG KELEBONYE and
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writers 21 April 2010
Ras Anada, Bingi Vibes Mix launch albums in memory of Bob Marley
To cap it all 14 other local artists will launch a compilation album called Bingi Vibes Mix Vol 1. The launch will take place during a live concert to be held on May 15 at the Civic Centre in Gaborone, as a celebration of the death and legacy of the...
MARTIN NYIRENDA
Correspondent 21 April 2010
Gaborone Sun restaurant to colour Maitisong Festival
The Gaborone Sun Hotel & Casino has decided to chip in this month and take part in the Maitisong Festival to show off their art of cooking to hundreds of fun, food and beverage enthusiasts. The show will be about the art of cooking and will...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
RB studios yet to start free recording of musicians
The Director of Information and Broadcasting Services, Mogomotsi Kaboeamodimo, confirmed that the initiative has not taken off pending finalisation of processes, before the department could then announce to musicians to take advantage of the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Petty rivalry killing music industry?
The stocky musician revealed that some stable bosses would stop their artists from collaborating with musicians from rival studios. "This is happening and it is killing our industry because collaboration of musicians builds a harmonious working...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 21 April 2010
Stanbic appointment
As the Head of Human Resources, Mphetlhe will be responsible for developing the banks's human capital development strategy which is critical for the bank's continued growth. "We are very excited that Mphetlhe accepted this appointment....
21 April 2010
OPEC, Arab Bank to fund Kasane airport project
Apart from OPEC, the Arab bank for International Development will also fund the expansion of the airport. Matambo left Gaborone on Sunday to attend the 21st Meeting of the SACU Council of Ministers' in Windhoek, Namibia from 19th to 20th...
21 April 2010
Metropolitan upbeat about merger with Momentum
An agreement reached in March to merge the two insurers will be implemented by FirstRand selling its entire issued ordinary share capital of Momentum to Metropolitan in consideration for which Metropolitan will issue new Metropolitan ordinary shares...
STAFF WRITER 21 April 2010
Letshego seeks to diversify revenue streams
Since its establishment in 1998, the Botswana-based group's formula has been to offer unsecured consumer loans, tapping repayments at source through deduction codes and arrangements with payroll offices. This formula has seen Letshego's loan book...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 21 April 2010
Leadership courses at Lunzuwa outward bound school
Located in Mbala in the north province of Zambia near the border of Tanzania, Lunzuwa, which was established in the mid 1960s, offers a three-weeks junior course as well as a senior course that is completed within four weeks. Both courses, for...
GODWIN MSISHA
Correspondent 21 April 2010
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