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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...
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
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 30 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 30 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...
30 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...
30 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,...
30 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 30 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...
30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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...
30 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 30 April 2010
UNICEF, UNAIDS urge long vision and immediate action
The report, released in December 2009, states that based on what is known today, priorities must be made for women, children and young people to have an opportunity to live and thrive AIDS free. It stated that countries must accelerate the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
The split and the BDP dilemma
Things at Botswana's own Grand Old Party will never be the same and the split could yet prove to be the catalyst for change. The biggest dilemma in the near aftermath of the split will center on responding to the split and moving on as a united...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 30 April 2010
Sefalana donates P80, 000 to Lephoi Centre
Sefcash operations director, Moagi Buzwani, said while the wholesaler helps a number of orphanages and other charities, they regret that they have not been able to give enough this time around, because of the challenges they faced last year. "I am...
VIVIAN NTHWESANE
Correspondent 30 April 2010
A house number could save your life
Is there a street name or a house number you can give so you may be reached without hassle? While the use of street names and house numbers is not very common in Botswana, is it not time we moved with the rest of the world and had more efficient ways...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Second workers union registers at BMC
The Botswana Meat Industry Workers Union (BMIWU) seems to have irretrievably split. The split of the unions has resulted in problems that are said to have haunted the union since 2004 involving mismanagement of funds. There followed a series of...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
BDP govt should free Btv, play fair
The BTV news crew was very conspicuous with lights and cameras amidst the 200 or so people that sat and stood at a press conference called by the new Botswana Movement for Democracy at which Gomolemo Motswaledi announced that he was quitting the...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
SA govt wants land audit
A fellow panellist argued during the symposium, that the failure to conduct such an
30 April 2010
Confusion over General Masire's successor
Masire will retire in the next two months.Responding to our enquiries on a wide range of issues, the BDF protocol and public affairs officer Bernard, Ragalase only confirmed that Masire would retire in July but did not say a word about...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Kalafatis' case causes trouble at BDF
The four accused corporals are Dzikamani Mothobi, Goitsemang Sechele, Ronny Matako and Boitshoko Maifala's. The case was brought before the High Court by the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Early this week, army commander, Lt General...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Khama targets Barata-Phathi heartland
It is apparent the BDP top brass is fed up with the political brouhaha, which continues to dominate politics in the three Francistown constituencies. Francistown South and West constituencies are under Barata-Phathi which has transformed into a...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Deloitte helped Nchindo form TDC
Yesterday, David Flicker, gave his evidence. He is a former employee of Desert Secretarial Services, a former subsidiary of Deloitte and Touche that provided secretarial services with establishment of new companies. He told the court that he...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
BMD gear-up for recruitment drive
BMD spokesman Sidney Pilane said yesterday that after deciding on the name of the party, they have been inundated with calls from supporters across the country who wanted to apply for membership. The former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) activist...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Book Review
Recently he has given us "Gould's Book of Fish - a Novel in Twelve Fish (Mmegi, 21 February 2003) on a "19th Century forger and thief who was sentenced to 49 years in the notorious prison on Tasmania's Sarah Island" and before that Death of a River...
SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 30 April 2010
Back Stage
Leap Year is a Boston-Irish-American fantasy tale about Ireland-ah, back to the roots', and what will you find-a beautiful county and lots of barmy. It is the magnificent pulchritude of the Irish landscape that makes this flick worth pursuing. The...
SASA MAJUMA 30 April 2010
Batswana to benefit from World's greatest sculptor
A dozen cars, including a Mazda 3, a BMW convertible, trucks and vans, are visible in the spacious compound with a house looking more like a palace than a home of an ordinary artist. Looking at his lifestyle Harare sculptor Dominic Benhura may be...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Russian Embassy exhibits WWII photos
The photos are the works of two Russian war correspondents, Georgiy Petrusov and NP Shestakov who captured so many poignant moments with their lenses during the 1939-1945 war, which is described by some as the 'most terrible war' in the history of...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Shell profits up 50 percent on oil price
The Anglo-Dutch company said profits for the first three months of the year were $4.9bn (£3.2bn) - up 49 percent on the same period last year. Shell said higher energy prices and growth in its business had helped boost profits from "low...
30 April 2010
Sacu studies free-trade deal with East African Community
In a recently published tender advertisement, Sacu said that it was looking to appoint a consultant to research how a proposed FTA between Sacu and the EAC could affect the economies of the two regions, and what policy implications such an agreement...
30 April 2010
Consumer Watchdog
I'm talking about other countries that think that the solution to economic woes is to employ thousands, if not tens of thousands, perhaps even hundreds of thousands of people in made-up Government jobs. Apparently some European governments are...
30 April 2010
Absa, Barclays looking at opportunities in Africa
"If we revenue share with Barclays, we can derive adequate revenues without carrying the cost of the infrastructure," Louis Von Zeuner, deputy chief executive officer of the Johannesburg-based bank, said in an interview on Wednesday. "Our mindset has...
30 April 2010
Towards a parallel diamond sales channel
Mmegi: What are your views on the sales and marketing contract currently being negotiated between Botswana and De Beers? Even-Zohar: I think the talks are actually starting a bit late. It was a matter of priority as the shareholders were...
30 April 2010
IMF predicts rosy outlook for Botswana
The April report of the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook released last week predicts that Botswana's economy will expand by 6.3 percent this year and by 5.1 percent in 2011/12. This is compared to the government's expectations of...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Govt prepares bonds for P12 billion deficit
Given market liquidity at approximately P20 billion and the government's caps and policies on domestic borrowing, the central bank could statutorily approach the market for the entire deficit. Fiscal rules state that the government cannot borrow,...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Govt pumps P454 million into BPC
The bailout is part of a rescue package for BPC which also includes the recently announced 30 percent electricity tariff hike. The cash-strapped utility reportedly required a 55-percent hike, but with consumers in mind, Government opted to minimise...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Botswana should pull out of De Beers - Analyst
In an interview in Gaborone this week, Even-Zohar said although the re-listing makes sense for De Beers, Botswana will not get anything out of it and should actually use it as an opportunity to offload its 15 percent stake in the company. In...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
Why schools should close during winter
Certainly concern has been raised by many concerned parents and other stakeholders about the biting cold that children, some as young as six years of age have to endure during the winter spell. The problem is worse for those from underprivileged...
PINI BOTLHOKO
Correspondent 30 April 2010
May Day: celebrating history, lamenting the present
FRANCISTOWN: Labour Day, also known as Workers' Day or May Day, commemorated throughout the world on the first day of the month of May, is a celebration of the achievements, over the years, of the workers in the struggle for the improvement of their...
30 April 2010
Travelling to the Okavango
I may have travelled to Maun several times, but each experience feels new. I have always wished though, that I could understand the languages spoken in this area and communicate with ease.As they say languages are better learnt from the 'pillow' it's...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 30 April 2010
The end of a divisive issue
SAMOCHIMA: Lakes, lagoons, aquatic plants, animals and birds make up Botswana's most famous landmark, the Okavango Delta, a majestic sight to behold. First visitors to the delta are attracted by the sight of stubborn hippos, crocodiles,...
30 April 2010
Duma speaks
Mmegi: At what stage did you develop interest in politics? Boko: I have always been passionate about human rights. You know politics is effectively an every day thing. If you have a specific interest in the plight of those who are marginalised, you...
30 April 2010
Nitty Gritty
After exactly four hours of serious deliberations and hard drinking they came up with the following slogans that are sure to attract businesses and tourists to this beloved land of 'yours' and 'ours'. Our bride, your consummation.Our side, your...
BAROLONG SEBONI 30 April 2010
Is Duma Boko the new BNF messiah?
As one of my erudite friends correctly pointed out; at stake is a nation clamouring for a strong opposition because as he explained, already precursors of fatigue are gradually but surely beginning to crop up in the BDP's more than four decades of...
30 April 2010
Whither Botswana
(Mmegi, 27 April 2010). The newspaper was quoting from an interim ruling recently issued by a High Court judge concerning a dispute between the said Church and the Paramount Chief. The judge used the same or similar words in respect of the banning...
DAN MOABI 30 April 2010
Hands off our radio...
For the media, both print and electronic, has become a free marketplace of ideas in many value-driven and politically mature societies. These societies have discovered the undeniable link between the economic prosperity of their countries and media...
EDITOR 30 April 2010
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