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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...
29 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 29 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 29 April 2010
Mmadinare goes modern holding on to tradition
This is in view of development projects that continue to stream into the village; a senior secondary school, police station and the Letsibogo Dam, which is expected to help in the diversification of the Selebi-Phikwe economy. Mmadinare, situated...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
Our Heritage
This seems to mean that the Dictionary, being inherited from the past, is part of my personal heritage. The reality seems to be, however, that 'heritage' as it is applied to a country is virtually un-definable. I begin with this little preamble...
Sandy Grant 29 April 2010
We are ready for World Cup
That is the moment we are all waiting for, our maiden showcase for the African continent with the tournament of this magnitude. We have spoken about the year 2010 for so many years in this country that it became synonymous with football and...
* JACOB ZUMA 29 April 2010
Google releases tool to show govt censorship requests
Tonight it released a web page with a map showing country by country where it has had government requests or court orders to remove content from the YouTube video service or its search results, or to provide details about users of its services. The...
29 April 2010
Study to probe mobile health risk
It will last between 20 and 30 years and aims to provide definitive answers on the health impacts of mobile phones. Research to date has shown no ill effect, but scientists say those studies may be too short to detect longer term cancers and other...
29 April 2010
Could Cecil Rhodes have done better at SADC?
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), which evolved out of the Southern African Development Coordinating Conference (SADCC), celebrates its 30 years of its existence in April 2010. Established in 1980 on the date of the non-racial,...
29 April 2010
Snap election has costly implications
Alternatively what would happen if the President is forced to call a snap election because the Barata-Phathi faction leaves with most of the seats that would make it virtually impossible for him to govern? A snap election would be the...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 29 April 2010
Are the proposed BMC Act amendments in the producer's interest?
Part 1 is an explanation of the underlying purpose and principles of the BMC which few technically understand. Part 2 will explain each proposed amendment, its implications and the BCPA's recommendations in respect thereof. Purpose and...
29 April 2010
Kgaphamadi; where the streets tell
The streets themselves have a story to tell. Though tarred, they do not have road markings; the reflective yellow line that should show pedestrians where the sidewalk is and the one that divides the lanes simply does not exist. Pedestrians have to...
RUSSO LUMA 29 April 2010
Solomon: the gem of Boteti teachers' union
To date, Botswana is globally envied for its infrastructural development of roads, hospitals, schools, streetlights and all the trappings of prosperity and modernity. Add good education, health, socio-economic advancement and other positive...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 29 April 2010
The hardships of a destitute family
The 87-year-old Gakenamotho Mathapa, her 71-year-old daughter, Gabohitlhwe Tumeng and her grand-daughter doing Standard Six at Sefophe Primary School will once again go hungry. Tumeng is the only surviving child of Mathapa out of the eight...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 29 April 2010
The flu season is here
As winter slowly makes its way into the Botswana weather chart; not only will furred coats and knee-length boots become the order of the day; so will sickly faces, feverish, endless coughs, sneezes and dripping noses. Flu. It pronounces winter - at...
29 April 2010
Resolution of the crossroads status of my political career
Though the BDP was a constructive Party with a solid backbone and foresight as shown by the National Principles, it was not disposed to blind faith in preconceived doctrines. It was then, a constructive organisation in which participatory democracy...
* GOMOLEMO MOTSWALEDI 29 April 2010
Police investigate murder and suicide
According to Assistant Superintendent, Edward Leposo, the police received a call on Sunday at around six in the evening from a female relative of the man saying that she has not seen her uncle for some time and that his house is locked. "We then...
PINI BOTLHOKO
Correspondent 29 April 2010
Africom not setting base in Africa-US commander
Addressing a press conference yesterday, US commander of the African Command, General William Ward said while there has been speculation that the US intends to set up a military base in Africa through Africom, this is not true. "Our planning...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
I gave the plot to Debswana, not Nchindo - Mogae
The first victim of Mogae's caustic humour and tactical awareness was Nchindo's Advocate, Craig Webster, who had a difficult time trying to get Mogae to contradict himself in the evidence that he had earlier given under cross-examination by chief...
GREG KELEBONYE & BAME PIET
Staff Writers 29 April 2010
Kalafatis suspects free on bail
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) corporals Dzikamani Mothobi, Goitsemang Sechele, Ronny Matako and Boitshoko Maifala were freed on bail with preconditions. Delivering judgement on the application, Judge Newman said the men's freedom would be on...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
BMD names leadership
Speculation was rife that Gomolemo Motswaledi, former ruling party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) secretary general would be the chairperson of the new party. In a press interview on Tuesday in Gaborone, Motswaledi quashed this rumour when he named...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
OP grills journalists over new party?
Mmegi is reliably informed that Thuso Letlhoma, Ketirele Matlhape and Sakaeyo Jani were summoned to the seat of power to explain 'a few things' and why they should not face disciplinary action for airing the live interview. The interview was...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
BMD should not squander popular goodwill
From the day that new party's delegates met in Mogoditshane, it was apparent that the party had the people's goodwill. And these are people from across the political divide. The BMD has finally been formed and it appears set to be something to...
EDITOR 29 April 2010
The World Cup is Africa's chance to show how it has changed
With less than 50 days to go before the first match kicks off, billions of football fans are looking forward immensely to the tournament. So am I - and not just because Ghana, my own country, has such a strong side. I am also looking forward...
KOFI ANNAN 29 April 2010
Planting the seeds of Africa's growth
These trends move too slowly to make headlines, but cumulatively they offer a whole new world of bigger payoffs from public and private investment in agriculture and rural development. Each country in every year faces a unique set of...
WILLIAM A. MASTERS 29 April 2010
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29 April 2010
Our Heritage
The written comment on the undated photo allows for no uncertainty - it is Khama's capital of Serowe. But my correspondent had doubts about the caption's accuracy. Is it correct? Was it mis-identified? Might it be somewhere other than Serowe?...
SANDY GRANT 29 April 2010
AfDB to get 3-fold capital increase - bank chie
"It's significant, but you must bear in mind that in Africa now, the way the continent is going, we need to increase our firepower, especially to lend for infrastructure and the private sector," AfDB president Donald Kaberuka told Reuters from...
29 April 2010
BEDIA/IFSC merger gathers momentum
This was revealed on Monday by BEDIA Chief Executive Officer, Jacob Nkate during a Press briefing on the parastatal's 2009 operational review. Nkate said the process to merge the two parastatals had already begun. "A task team was established in...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
Stanchart snaps up Barclays' custody business
In a statement, the two British banks say the transfer of the business, which is part of the deal that involves the purchase of all of Barclay's African custody businesses by Stanchart, should be completed some time this year, subject to regulatory...
Brian Benza
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
BOCCIM holds Secretaries Convention
The theme for this year's convention is "Becoming a Team Player for Superior Delivery". The Convention is designed to meet the needs of secretaries, receptionists, office managers, administrative clerks, and other supporting personnel. It is...
29 April 2010
Sandra Bullock reveals adoption and divorce plans
She and husband Jesse James, 41, began the adoption process four years ago and decided to keep the news to themselves until after the Academy Awards. But they split in March after James was accused of having an affair. Bullock said she had begun...
29 April 2010
Lebe aims to take gospel music scene by storm
She did not mince words when she spoke to Showbiz of how she intends to build her singing career and zoom all the way to the top to be in par with the likes of renowned South African gospel icon, Winnie Mashaba. It may sound unachievable, but Megale...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 29 April 2010
Johwa's music to feature on US documentary
Reynold's parents, Marvin and Beth were then working in the northern Botswana. When growing up, Reynold and Johwa were boyhood pals. The two had lost touch but Teddy heard about Johwa in the United States of America (US) where he is settled. ...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 April 2010
All-male ballet group to serenade Maitisong
This time around WeSSide Entertainment has decided to bring the all-male ballet group founded by the honoured Russian artist, who is also one of Russia's classic and modern dance symbols. Mikhailovsky's State Saint-Petersburg Male Ballet group...
STAFF WRITER 29 April 2010
Debbie Wright Films releases Botshelo marara
The main characters in the 40-minute movie mainly set in Gaborone are Dineo (Grace Kgaola) and Joe (Petrus Mpete) who meet by chance when she (Dineo) is visiting her friend, Bonnie (Winnicah Ditlhako) and her (Bonnie's) boyfriend. As soon as Joe...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
Matsieng to reunite?
Speaking in an interview this week, Matsieng group member Liki Tselabe, popularly known as 'Maeras' denied reports that he is going solo, but said that after three years of separation they have now realised that it is better to collaborate and go...
SESUPO RANTSIMAKO
Correspondent 29 April 2010
Bayern Munich hero Olic hails his Champions League hat-trick
Olic, who scored all three as Bayern swept aside 10-man Lyon to reach the final 4-0 on aggregate, said the credit should be shared by the whole team. "It's incredible to win by this score and to have scored three goals. We played really well, my...
29 April 2010
BTA lauds Selebi-Phikwe tennis players
His statement comes after the players excelled at the John Pickles and Sons junior developmental tournament that ended in Gaborone on Sunday. A strong field of 150 players took part in the annual tournament. Tsiang told Mmegi Sport that it is not...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 29 April 2010
Boxers fare badly at World Championships
On Monday, Oratile Kgalaeng lost 8-1 to Bulgaria's Zhanov Raykov, Dimpho Ramokoya was beaten 9-1 to Girulis Devidas of Lithuania while Botshelo Robi fell to Slovakia's Rajcsanyi Boleri. Botswana's only hope now lies with 17-year-old, Ofentse Kompone...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 29 April 2010
Kutlwano fall in Tunisia
The club failed to proceed to the second round after finishing last in Pool C where they were competing against Mugher Cement (Ethiopia), Zamalek and Ah Ahly both of Egypt and Etoile Du Sahel (Tunisia). Kutlwano only managed a single win against...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 April 2010
Thailand violence flares as red-shirts and troops clash
The red-shirts, who want the government to step down, have been camped out in Bangkok for more than six weeks. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has so far rejected their demand for him to dissolve parliament. Separately yesterday the Constitutional...
29 April 2010
Niger - UN warning over total crop failure
Ex-President Mamadou Tandja, toppled in a coup in February, was criticised for doing too little then and saying the crisis had been exaggerated. Nearly 8m people are affected by the drought this year and the UN says up to $130m (£85.5m) is...
29 April 2010
After Sudan vote, battle for unity begins
"Our next battle will be the unity of Sudan," al-Bashir told supporters of his National Congress Party at a celebratory rally in Khartoum late on Monday.In a solemn address on television earlier, he had vowed that a promised referendum on the...
29 April 2010
You can end corruption in SA, Zille tells voters
"When people in South Africa today see all the corruption and power abuse and lack of delivery, they get angry and feel powerless," Zille said during her Freedom Day speech at the Constitutional Court. "When this happens, we must remember April 27,...
29 April 2010
Dynamos tipped to finish off GU
The Zimbabwe giants come to Gaborone with a comfortable 4-1 lead and the Amakhosi defence stalwart, who said he will be coming to watch the second leg is adamant that there is no way GU will stop Dynamos from progressing to the next stage. The Reds...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 29 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...
30 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 30 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 30 April 2010
Mmadinare goes modern holding on to tradition
This is in view of development projects that continue to stream into the village; a senior secondary school, police station and the Letsibogo Dam, which is expected to help in the diversification of the Selebi-Phikwe economy. Mmadinare, situated...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
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