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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...
06 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 06 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 06 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,...
06 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 06 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...
06 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 06 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...
06 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 06 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,...
06 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...
06 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 06 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 06 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 06 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 06 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 06 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...
06 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 06 May 2010
Modubule applies to re-join BNF
Modubule last week submitted an application form and a letter requesting the party leadership to allow him back into the fold. Modubule is currently an independent MP for Lobatse. In a letter addressed to the BNF central committee, Modubule says: "I...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
Our heritage
I will beg to differ believing that it is almost certainly Ntsweng Molepolole, perhaps in the 1910s or 1920s. But hopefully we can come back to this question at a later date. Happy to have provoked debate on such an issue, I am keen to see if this...
Sandy Grant 06 May 2010
Chinese sponsor debaters
Three Batswana debaters were recently selected in a competitive application process to train and adjudicate at the Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press debate championships (FLTRP) in China. The three judges are Justice Motlhabani, Kevin...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 06 May 2010
Three dead as Greece protest turns violent
The protest became violent, with petrol bombs thrown at police, who responded with pepper spray and tear gas.Protesters are angered by spending cuts and tax rises planned in return for a 110bn Euro (£95bn) bail-out for Greece. A police...
06 May 2010
Election 2010: Leaders into final push for votes
Conservative leader Cameron, who campaigned through the night, said he was fighting "for every vote".Labour Prime Minister Brown said he was "determined" and "resolute" and was "fighting for Britain's future". Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said...
06 May 2010
No law prevents floor crossing
The Constitution of Botswana is silent on floor crossing or whether any politicians wishing to join rival political parties should resign from their original ones and so is the National Assembly Act. The Local Government Act is also silent on what...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
BCA to run as a university
Briefing the media in Sebele, Dr Mataba Tapela, Deputy Dean of Faculty of Agriculture said the college would, in a few years, operate as a university and graduate to the production of value added goods. "We now want to focus not only on the...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
Botswana Railways disposes of rail equipment
BR this week, invited tenders from reputable and experienced companies for disposal of eight non air conditioned passenger coaches, five locomotives, six livestock wagons, seven guard vans, in Mahalapye as well as one Rail car in Gaborone. During...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
BCP youth apologise to fired officer
His suspension, according to a letter written by the league's secretary general, Thato Osupile, indicates that Thekiso was suspended for "uncooperative behaviour inconsistent with the character of the BCP youth league, which threatens to undermine...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
BOTA now officially under MoE
Speaking at the event, Minister of the MoLHA, Peter Siele described the transfer of BOTA as marking an important milestone in the national drive to have a responsive, comprehensive and coordinated human resource development system that meets the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
Mohwasa will stand after all
Representatives of all the contesting camps met and convinced Mohwasa that they want him to continue serving the party. Upon learning that all the three possible camps of the BNF want him to serve as their spokesman, Mohwasa was convinced enough to...
STAFF REPORTER 06 May 2010
Bakgatla shouldn't allow hooligans to run riot
Some people, believed to be a section of a Bakgatla regiment, have gone out terrorising innocent citizens. Some elderly people have been flogged without any justification. Some individuals were attacked by vigilantes in their homes and matters...
06 May 2010
A US-China climate surge
One area that presents an opportunity for cooperation is energy policy and climate change, because the two countries' account for more than 50% of total coal consumption, while their combined share of both global greenhouse-gas emissions and the...
06 May 2010
Government secrecy in an Information Age
The 2010 World Press Freedom Day comes at a time when the enjoyment and respect for media and freedom of expression has taken a serious downturn in Southern Africa. We mark May 3 under the shadow of a deterioration of media freedoms throughout the...
*KAITIRA KANJII 06 May 2010
Mokalake on law and order In Kgatleng
2. It will be recalled that when this issue first broke into the public arena, the Attorney General issued a statement explaining the position of the law with regard to the infliction of corporal punishment. She clarified that the fundamental...
06 May 2010
Southern Africa nations expect bumper maize harvest
Relief agencies say some nations will need emergency food handouts to feed their people following poor maize yields. Zimbabwe, once a bread basket of the region, has said it expects its maize output to fall by 11 percent due mainly to bad weather...
06 May 2010
Debt fears pulls Euro to 13-month low
The euro has fallen to $1.2954 - its lowest level for more than a year. Share markets in Asia also dropped after heavy falls in Europe on Tuesday. The Singapore market was down 1.5 percent and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 2.1 percent. Investors...
06 May 2010
African Copper studies redesign of crushing units at Mowana
"We are pleased with the installation of the mobile crushers. The crushers are a key part of our programme of enhancements at our Mowana mine. We believe that all these actions will significantly improve copper production at what is a high-quality...
06 May 2010
CIC suspends Mmamabula schedule after BEE deal
However, the Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company has finalised a warrant agreement with a prominent South Africa black economic-empowerment (BEE) company, as it continues to pursue a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South Africa for its 1.200-MW...
06 May 2010
BOTA accredits Botswana Life training programmes
On Wednesday, BOTA presented BLIL with a registration certificate that recognises the insurance giant as a training institution and accredits its training programmes. BLIL conducts several in-house training programmes ranging from induction courses,...
STAFF WRITER 06 May 2010
Zimbabwe crime victims drive accused to court
The self-drive for justice is needed because the cash-strapped Zimbabwe prison service (ZPS) has run out of fuel to transport inmates from remand cells, the state-owned Herald newspaper reported. In the latest sign of economic decay eating into the...
06 May 2010
Oil spill sparks calls for drilling ban
The anger came as BP executives admitted in a private briefing for members of Congress that the gusher on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico could reach 40,000 barrels a day - eight times higher than the current estimate - if they cannot cap the...
06 May 2010
Times Square bomb: We will not be cowed, says Barack Obama
Federal prosecutors tonight charged Shahzad with five criminal counts including transporting an explosive device and attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, after plucking the 30-year-old computer expert from a flight at New York's Kennedy...
06 May 2010
Shell spilt 14, 000 tons of crude in Niger
The amount of oil spilled by Shell's Nigerian subsidiary was more than double what poured into the delta in 2008, and quadruple what was spilled in 2007 - highlighting the worsening situation the oil major faces in Nigeria. The oil giant faces...
06 May 2010
Loeries Travelling Exhibition heads to Botswana
Both Adobe and the Loeries list inspiration and education among their goals and, with this in mind, are offering complimentary Adobe workshops at the various destinations around the region. The Gaborone launch and Adobe CS5 workshop takes place at...
06 May 2010
Basetsana sues for R750,000
Khumalo is demanding R750,000 from Cyclelab, saying they exploited her financially and humiliated her by publishing a picture - in a magazine - in which she looked as if "she had not slept in 10 days". Cyclelab says it did Khumalo more good than...
06 May 2010
The night the Russians thrilled Gabs
Thanks to the visiting international Russian dance company, the St Petersburg State Male Ballet, Gaborone city was simply mesmerized by the presence of this rare type of classical music. It is like Christmas, literally coming to Gaborone once in a...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
Back Stage
Iron Man 2 is a movie that is not merely a continuation of the Iron Man movie but builds on the rich tradition of the Iron Man comic book itself. The film starts off in Russia where Crimson Dynamo (Mickey Rhodes) is nursing his father who is dying,...
Khayalethu mpofu 06 May 2010
Man City deny blocking Tottenham's Bellamy bid
Redknapp claims City threatened to out-bid Tottenham for then-Wigan midfielder Wilson Palacios if Spurs competed for West Ham's Bellamy in January 2009. "City said: 'If you do not drop out of Bellamy, we are going to sign Palacios'," said...
06 May 2010
Woods braced for defeat in rankings battle
Long-time rival Phil Mickelson will overtake him if he wins at Sawgrass and Woods finishes outside of the top five."I've had it happen before," a subdued Woods told a news conference ahead of golf's unofficial fifth major. Asked if the ongoing...
06 May 2010
Still no premiership action in Palapye
There will be no premiership football in Palapye, at least for this season, after local premiership rookies, Motlakase Power Dynamos were unable to complete their ambitious stadium project on time. Due to the unavailability of a suitable stadium in...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
Madagascar poses Davis Cup threat?
Sibanda however conceded that their fate in a group that also includes Zimbabwe and Congo Brazzaville hinges on their performance against a Madagascar side that boasts of players based in former colonial master, France. "Madagascar is a good team....
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 06 May 2010
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