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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...
05 May 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 05 May 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 05 May 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,...
05 May 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 05 May 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...
05 May 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 05 May 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...
05 May 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 05 May 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,...
05 May 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...
05 May 2010
Xu Chuan, the wonder linguist speaks setswana
Xu Chuan, better known as Kefentse, is a 22-year-old Chinese young man who describes himself as a person with a passion for languages. Amazingly, he needed only three years to be acquainted with Setswana. Kefentse came to Botswana to visit his...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
The uneasy landlord tenant relationship
The majority of people who work in town are not able to own homes because they do not have money to either buy a house or a plot. The only option is to rent somebody else's house. In the majority of cases, no written contract is made between the two...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 05 May 2010
Unionists applaud public service act, gingerly though
Though unions applauded this as a step towards attaining international labour standards, regional chairperson of the Botswana Public Employees' Union (BOPEU), Mbakiso Magola, said the adoption of the act calls for all trade unions to work together in...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Winter is no excuse to stop exercising
Temperatures drop significantly in winter, and as a result most people prefer to spend most of their time indoors, either at the office or at home. Outdoor activities are shelved until the beginning of the warmer season. Engaging in exercise or...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Times Square bomb attempt sparks US manhunt
"We were lucky it didn't detonate," the New York police commissioner, Raymond Kelly, told a press conference. "In my judgment, it would have caused casualties, a significant fireball. I'm told the vehicle would have been cut in half." The bomb failed...
05 May 2010
Medieval African possibly found buried in Britain
Forensics experts at the University of Dundee Scotland say that the bones most likely belonged to a man from modern-day Tunisia who spent about a decade living in England before he died. "I believe that this is the first physical evidence of...
05 May 2010
Malema equality hearing rescheduled
"There was a direction by the presiding officer of the court and it was removed from the roll for today," said Afriforum legal manager Willie Spies. The delay was due to the unavailability of the different legal teams and could also be due to...
05 May 2010
Top UN man investigates massacre claims in DR Congo
John Holmes, the UN humanitarian chief, said on a visit to the country that an investigation was under way. If the claims are true it would bring the number of people killed between December and March to more than 500. Holmes said rebels from the...
05 May 2010
At least 45 dead in Somalia mosque attack
The mosque is in the heart of Mogadishu's Bakara Market, a stronghold of Al-Shabaab, the militant group waging a war against the government in an effort to implement a stricter form of Islamic law. The bloody incident took place about 1 p.m.,...
05 May 2010
Iraq election: Baghdad vote recount under way
The incumbent Prime Minister Nouri Maliki called for the recount in the province, saying the electronic system of counting was flawed. The election was narrowly won by Maliki's rival Iyad Allawi and his Iraqiyya bloc, but neither got a big enough...
05 May 2010
The hazards of drinking during pregnancy
This is in spite of repeated warnings by health experts that taking alcoholic drinks by expectant mothers poses serious hazards to the unborn baby. According to Doctor Lufungula Pepe of Polani Private Clinic in Francistown, drinking during pregnancy...
OLEBILE NDEKE
Correspondent 05 May 2010
Minister laments poor Workers Day turnout
Molefhi said the poor attendance was a clear indication that workers did not understand the importance of the day. He said this year's commemoration was particularly important because it coincided with the coming into force of the Public Service Act...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 05 May 2010
Phofu rearing is profitable - Wildlife chief
Mmopelwa added that an eland is better than a cow in that it is immune to most cattle diseases and can flourish in conditions relatively challenging to cattle. He said that in captivity, the eland can live up to 15 years, but would generally...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Draconian laws will boomerang - unions
The unions were commenting after Opelo Makhandlela, former deputy permanent secretary (Regional Operations) in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development was retired last Friday. The executive secretary of the Botswana Secondary Teachers Union...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Govt winning war on poverty - Merafhe
The objective of the briefing was to update the public on the achievements government has made in alleviating poverty since President Ian Khama assumed office in 2008. The duo said the objective of the poverty eradication programme is to assist the...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Decomposed body found in shallow grave
According to assistant superintendent, Motlogelwa Dibonwa of Tutume Police station, they got a report from the owner of the field who had been informed by his neighbour about the corpse. "The field owner was alerted by one of the women ploughing in a...
VIVIAN NTHWESANE
Correspondent 05 May 2010
BONELA condemns public service dismissals
BONELA Director, Uyapo Ndadi raised the concerns during the commemoration of Labour Day last weekend. He said dismissing people without first giving them a hearing and/or advancing reasons for their dismissal flew in the face of fair labour...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Events clash annoys trade unions
The BDP rally, led by party and state president Ian Khama was organized in Francistown on the May 1, 2010 whilst on the other hand; labour unions were celebrating the workers day. In an interview with Mmegi, Botswana Secondary Teachers Union...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Kaboemodimo says re-runs will continue
Kaboemodimo defended the re-run of a clip showcasing President Ian Khama lambasting members of the break-away Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) at a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) rally in Francistown terming it an 'editorial decision'. "We...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Ntuane plans massive bombshell?
Among others, Ntuane is charged with rallying party members to form a new party. Ntuane, who attended the Mogoditshane meeting in March where his Barata-Phathi faction resolved to leave the ruling party, is the chairman of the Barata-Phathi executive...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
BMD dares Khama to call for general elections
Responding to a challenge by Khama who speaking at a rally in Francistown over the weekend, that all the BDP members who defect to the new BMD, whilst occupying MPs and councilor seats should resign from their (parliamentary and council seats)...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Should MoE staff be concerned about job security?
The campaign to revamp its operations under new broom, minister Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, purportedly for a more positive result, is now being viewed with suspicion as employees allege party factionalism as the determinant factor amoung other dubious...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Man sues BDF for P500,000
According to the petition he made to the Attorney General, Sunday Samunzala indicated that military officials approached him from the Eastern Military Garrison and verbally informed him that he had been barred from entering the BDF camps in the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Mokalake castigates unlawful floggings
In a strongly worded statement yesterday, Mokalake said the recent developments in the Kgatleng District have the potential of undermining law and order, and bringing a sense of public insecurity. "It will be recalled that when this issue first...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Southern Africa registers double digit growth in subscriber numbers
The report says that this has created a powerful network effect which continues to drive market growth, albeit at lower levels. Value-added and data services are said to be increasingly becoming revenue drivers, particularly in competitive markets...
05 May 2010
Use less power to avoid high bills-economist
"In increasing the prices, the interest is in energy conservation," Sinha says. "This means under the new structure, those who use less power will pay less. When the price of the commodity goes up, its consumption goes down, hence wastage...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 05 May 2010
Local SMME rolls out nutrition product range
Kelosika Products was established in 2005. It produces Bonutrix, a range of foods that includes three sandwich/porridge spreads and ready-to-use infant supplementary feeds. The products have proved highly popular with nurseries, orphanages, clinics...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Heightened interest in Northern Trade Fair
The show, whose theme is "Global Marketing: A tool for Sustainable Growth," comes at a time when the Botswana Confederation of Commerce, Industry and Manpower is raising marketing of its members to the international community to a higher level. Just...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 05 May 2010
A reply to Mfolwe
There are people who hide behind nom de plumes in order to vent their spleen, malign and ventilate their hatred for others. The character behind this article is a well-known never-do-well in Tlokweng who cannot throw a party in a brewery. The BNF in...
05 May 2010
Europe's dominos of doom
This view suggests that other countries might be forced to rush and help their European "brothers in arms" - whether or not Berlin or other capitals want to. Eventually, the sovereign debt crisis might hit the real economy, with Europe ending up in a...
JANIS A. EMMANOUILIDIS 05 May 2010
SACU should strive for political unification
The Organisation of African Unity (OAU), despite its myriad problems and challenges managed to play a pioneering role in the emancipation of African countries. For independence to be meaningful, it had to have an economic component to it. Whether...
EDITOR 05 May 2010
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05 May 2010
Tlhako Ya Setso promises to make a difference
Two youths, Thapelo Mosenya, who is the managing director, and Neo Kgotlaetsho who is the deputy director, formed the group in 2007. It became operational only recently because the founders had to complete their studies first. The youths say...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Namibia Youth Festival staggers BNYC boss
He says there was also a beauty pageant with a cultural theme where the youth showcased attire from their various cultural backgrounds. The week-long event, now in its third year, has convinced Molao that it can boost tourism as it attracted...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Water Affairs to stage Letlhafula
Oarabile Serumola, coordinator of the event, which has now become an annual event, said it started in 1996 when the department's prayer group decided to stage a thanks giving where employees of the department would each contribute part of their...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Mos Syde set to revive Miss Universe Botswana
"We have seen how winning the Miss Universe title in 1999 elevated Mpule Kwelagobe's status worldwide, so we thought we should revive it for the good of the country," said Moremi. Moremi's colleague, Safie Sekgwa, who also happens to be the chief...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 05 May 2010
Media watchdog group names freedom 'predators'
The report, marking World Press Freedom Day, lists what the Paris-based group regards as the 40 worst offenders against the freedom of the press. North Korea's leader Kim Jong-il and the head of Burma's military government Than Shwe, are also on the...
05 May 2010
US arrests man in New York car bomb attempt
The New York Times said the man was a naturalised US citizen from Pakistan who lives in neighbouring Connecticut and recently returned from a trip to Pakistan. The sources said the arrested man was believed to be the buyer of the 1993 Nissan sport...
05 May 2010
Broken promises on Zim press freedom
In a statement issued on May 3, World Press Freedom Day, the Zimbabwe chapter of the press watchdog Media Institute of Southern Africa deplored repressive legislation constraining journalists. These include the Access to Information and Protection...
05 May 2010
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