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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 10 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...
10 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 10 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 10 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...
10 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...
10 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...
10 May 2010
Kanjabanga speaks
Mmegi: Do you go to church? Kanjabanga: No. My mother and father raised us to be independent to make our choices and did not force us to go to church. But my mother encouraged us to engage in extra-curricular activities like sports and boy scouts. I...
10 May 2010
Open letter to AG
The emerging social and political relationships naturally affect the mode and processes of their regulation within the nation. More specifically are the mushrooming of political parties in the country that force Batswana to make informed decisions...
MD Lecha 10 May 2010
Boko ahead on points,but does he have a license?
The race for the BNF presidency pits attorneys, Gabriel Kanjabanga and Duma Boko, against acting president and legislator, Olebile Gaborone. In the dog-eat-dog encounter, the 'weaker' candidates have reportedly resorted to dirty tactics of...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Welcome BMD, but the world is hard!
There is a newborn political baby, the Botswana Movement for Democracy. There is certainly a visible crack in the BDP. A new doubt has forced itself into our minds as a political equation and particularly so in the mind of the BDP itself. Its...
10 May 2010
BMD: Fresh coffee or old wine in new bottles
Those who call in have shown support for the party. Opinions in and around little gatherings also seem in support of the 'Orange' as some have christened it. Whether an 'Orange revolution' will ensue is still open to debate, that the political...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 10 May 2010
Fighting fire with fire: the Khama response to crisis
Leaders come with different style, demeanor and manner. Some are 'soft' to the extent of being viewed as weaklings while others are abrasive in the extreme and are viewed as outright dictators. Within this continuum, are Lions and Foxes, according to...
10 May 2010
BP sends giant box to contain Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Oil giant BP says it is hopeful the 100-tonne device will help to contain the oil and funnel it to a tanker. The US is to carry out a controlled burn of some of the leaked oil to stop it from getting closer to the shore.The spill was set off by an...
10 May 2010
Tutu: 'South Africa has lost its pride'
The archbishop emeritus, often described as South Africa's moral conscience, condemned rampant crime and corruption and said the legacy of racial apartheid was still being felt. Nelson Mandela, the country's first black president, now a frail 91 and...
10 May 2010
Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan sworn in as president
Jonathan, in charge since February, will appoint a deputy and serve out the rest of the current presidential term until elections due next year. Yar'Adua died late on Wednesday in the capital Abuja. TV broadcasts were interrupted with the news. Seven...
10 May 2010
The Relevance Of Emang Basadi Today
Over the years, Emang Basadi and the gender movement as a whole has become less vocal. These days you may not even know who the president of Emang Basadi is. Gone are the days of the fiery gender activists like Motsei Rapelan, Elsie...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 10 May 2010
Is Khama Obliged To Wed?
Perhaps the reason for talking about his marital status has been prompted by incessant pleas from the public and other senior citizens that the president should get married. "Some of you are saying I keep delaying to get married. It means if I get...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 10 May 2010
Police Want Better Relations With Judiciary
Kapinga was speaking at the official opening of Botswana Police Service operations division annual retreat held in Francistown this week. He says this has resulted in the police being represented in many villages and settlements throughout the...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Airport Terminal On Time For World Cup
The state of the art terminal, which has been designed to promote SSKA as an international gateway into the rest of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region will open in time for next month's FIFA World Cup finals in neighbouring...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
African Youth Seek AU Voice
Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) director, Fidelis Molao, who recently returned from a Pan African Youth Union meeting in Harare, Zimbabwe, says the youth councils decided that they no longer want to sit in AU sessions as mere observers. "The...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Donors' Move Takes Its Toll On Red Cross
Briefing the media last week on recent developments and future plans in Gaborone, BRCS Programmes Director, Titus Makosha, said their international partners have only committed to help Botswana until this year. "They have consistently been clear on...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Khama Castigates Floggings, Urges Victims To Report
President Ian Khama has joined the chorus of condemnation of Bakgatla Kgosikgolo, Kgafela II's flogging of people carried out by his mephato and called on the victims of the floggings to come forward and report the matters to the Police. To add salt...
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Fallow Fields Won't Feed The Nation- Khama
"I am disturbed by the amount of agricultural land that is lying uncultivated when we import over 60 percent of our food," said the President. "The government is, therefore, working with relevant local authorities to repossess unutilised agricultural...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
BDP Expels Two More MPs
Two legislators have become the latest casualities as the BDP embarks on a mission to purge dissidents. On Saturday the BDP disciplinary committee expelled the MP for Tati East, Samson Guma Moyo and Gilbert Mangole of Kgatleng West. Both MPs have...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 10 May 2010
Lobby Groups Accused Of Not Doing Enough
During the commemoration of this year's World Press Freedom Day, social commentator, Log Raditlhokwa, blamed lobby groups for not creating a conducive environment for the enactment of this legislation. Raditlhokwa said such a law is in the public's...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
State Argues Against Bail For Car-Dealer
Mutangi, 30, is the man at the heart of a P367 953 car scam involving 11 victims. He was brought before Magistrate Haiwu Nuru last Thursday to answer to 12 counts of obtaining by false pretences. Mutangi is the Director of Gwenhamo Holdings based in...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Media Practitioners Act Condemned At Commemoration
Commenting on the infamous Media Practitioners Act ,which was passed by parliament last year, political and media analyst Michael Dingake said the act does not only call for registration of media practitioners but the nation at large as it is not...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
IIA Botswana Urges Interaction With Management
International Internal Auditors (IIA) Botswana last week held their inaugural conference in Gaborone, bringing together local and international players to boost the profession's profile. Delegates said internal auditing is seen as crucial only at...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
My Money
Yes, that dreaded word budget: creating a budget may not sound like the most exciting thing in the world to do, but it is vital in keeping your financial house in order. Before you begin to create your budget, it is important to realise that in order...
Olebile Makhupe 10 May 2010
Award Winning Woman Entrepreneur Values Advertising
Simakane says since making the top ten finalists, the company has had many enquiries from abroad by people wanting them to do collections for them. The award to Extramile, which is dedicated to customs clearing, means that Simakane will receive the...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
EU Works On Mechanism To Stop Greek Crisis Spreading
The leaders of the 16 countries that use the single currency said on Friday after talks with the European Central Bank and the executive European Commission that they would take whatever steps were needed to protect the stability of the euro...
10 May 2010
ACCA Responds To Dire Shortage Of Accountants
ACCA Botswana has 350 members, as well as students and affiliates who have finished their examinations but lack the necessary experience to become full and recognised chartered and certified accountants. Presently, ACCA Botswana has 2, 500 students...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Okavango Tour Operator Scoops Award
The company which owns the Macatoo Camp in the Delta, was selected by over 450 independent tour operators who gave their views on the most outstanding lodges in over 15 categories. In an interview, African Horseback...
Brian Benza
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Preconception Check-up Important For Parents
This action not only shows parental responsibility but helps in ensuring a healthy pregnancy. In most instances, women do not realise they are pregnant until after the first crucial weeks have passed. When Kedi Pelontle, a mother of a 13 months-old...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
Chadibe Route - An Ordeal For Commuters
A sane trip to Chadibe village - situated about 25km southwest of Francistown - is supposed to take not longer than 30 minutes. But due to the extensive delay at the rank, one can expect to reach home after about three hours. This means that the...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 10 May 2010
Soul Food
Soccer is the new religion and mantra. While at it, why not have optimum nutrition as your other mantra. You see all those guys chasing that leather ball would not be there if it were not for their commitment to rigorous training and the best...
Boitshepo Giyose 10 May 2010
Talking Musika
*Recording also serves as a store of knowledge, regardless of the manner in which it will later be used. It is one way to tell the history of a people. *It is an instrument of self-affirmation. It tells people who you are and the things you...
rampholo Molefhe 10 May 2010
Family Mourn Lynn Redgrave At Funeral
Mourners included her sister, Vanessa, niece Joely Richardson, and Liam Neeson - widower of niece Natasha Richardson. Speaking after the service, Brendan Fraser - Redgrave's co-star in the 1998 film Gods And Monsters - paid tribute to her "quiet...
10 May 2010
Chris Brown 'Making Progress' On Probation
Brown's attorney said the R&B star had completed almost 300 hours of community service - roughly a fifth of the amount he is required to perform. Lawyer Mark Geragos said Brown had also attended all but one of 52 mandatory domestic violence...
10 May 2010
It's Goodbye To London For Poor Tebogo
Yes they did, they sent the only hopeful male contestant packing. Tebogo kissed the prospects of going to London let alone have an album under his belt under the auspices of My Star goodbye last weekend. Not that Mpho is being given the red tape...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 10 May 2010
President Must Meet The Media
The interview, indeed, touched on a number of issues that are of public interest such as the mephato floggings in Mochudi, the sacking of top civil servants, democracy, poverty eradication efforts and other developments. That the President granted...
EDITOR 10 May 2010
We Did Not Sell Tickets In The Middle Of The Night-BFA
On May 3, 2010, BFA announced that it would sell 250 tickets it had received from the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to interested members of the public on a "first come first served" basis. To achieve this end, and knowing...
10 May 2010
Pilane Should Stop using The Name Barata Phathi-BDP
Pilane is reminded that he can only call meetings for his new party (if at all it will ever be) and not under BDP or any of its organs. Be reminded that Barata-Phathi is a faction of the BDP and to this day continues to be so and all its members are...
10 May 2010
Etecetera II
And here it is, Kiema having used that education to answer back and to move confidently into the oppressor's own territory using his language - either Setswana or English - his rules, mode of operation and means of communication. By doing so, he has...
Sandy Grant 10 May 2010
Health Chat
Answer Generally speaking, low blood pressure (hypotension) is regarded as a sign of good health. It is most likely the result of genetic factors and suggests that your risk of heart disease is lower than normal. The most common...
Kiran Bhagat 10 May 2010
Issues In Education
Past columns have looked at various programmes and activities both in Botswana and worldwide and the Road Map for Arts Education. What are the lessons and what is the way forward? The first, and perhaps the most significant, is that arts education...
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S. Weeks 10 May 2010
The Winners Code
The shopping trolley was invented by a little known grocer called Sylvan Goldman. Goldman was an alert and very enterprising grocer. He noted that his customers would buy as much as they could carry and no more. He figured out that if a way of...
George Chingarande 10 May 2010
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10 May 2010
Shorthanded Kutlwano Confident
The team left on Friday for the competition that ends on May 17. Coach Isaac Samuel said instead of 12 players, they have managed to take only 10 because of financial constraints. Samuel also said they were unable to play a friendly game against a...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 10 May 2010
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