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Who really hates who, and for what?
Bob Marley once compiled a song with the lyrics;"Man to man is so unjust, children: Ya don't know who to trust. Your worst enemy could be your best friend, And your best friend your worse enemy. Some will eat and drink with you, Then behind them...
03 August 2010
Back where it all began
He concluded that the only consolation that could be salvaged from the rupture was that it had happened when the opposition was still vying for power rather than when it is governing. "It might have been a blessing in disguise that we had to break...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Divorcee feels the pain of unfair stigmatisation
Her eyes are slowly but surely getting sunken. Her hair, a trade mark for most women, looks neglected. The pair of jeans that she is wearing appears a bit over sized. She moves very slowly as if the nice handbag she is holding is very heavy....
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 03 August 2010
Donga bush: a source of life
The bush continues to be an eyesore to residents of the city. For those who live in Donga location, the bush is more of a security threat than anything else. They want the bush cleared. For other people, there is something special about the bush. It...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 03 August 2010
Self-defence, a necessity for our society
Women often fall victims because they easily give up upon being confronted or attacked. They will then raise the alarm after the criminals have long fled the scene and there is nothing much one can do to help. Wait a minute, who says men are not easy...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Mokgosi finds solace in milling business
Instead, she decided to change course and pursue her long-term dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Today, the 60-year-old woman is the sole director of Shashe Mooke Milling - a company that supplies shops with sorghum meal with the brand name...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 03 August 2010
Nlapkhwane: a village hit by environmental degradation
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the banks of the streams were bushy. This provided a good cover for any secretive operations. It was also good for livestock pasturage. Herd boys frolicked in the sand as the cattle grazed on the lush green grass...
Russo Luma
Correspondent 03 August 2010
From street barber to councillor
During his secondary school days, Michael fell in love with law to the extent that he resolved to study it at the University of Botswana (UB) after completing his Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) examinations or Form Five. He studied...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Saleshando denounces opening of firms in Phikwe
Speaking during an interview recently Gilson Saleshando said when government started a Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) project in efforts to diversify the economy, some of the investors took off with government money, while others failed to pay...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
KAZA Transfrontier Park talks get the nod
Mokaila's visit comes in the wake of the councillors' refusal to endorse the proposed treaty that was presented to them by the ministry officers recently. The treaty is to be signed by Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Addressing a...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 03 August 2010
Gabs-Lusaka flight takes off
The launch, which brought the number of the national airline's cross border destinations in the region to three, was greeted in mid-air with cheers by both AB staff and passengers on board the historic flight. Before launching the Lusaka route, AB...
03 August 2010
Maun Bus Rank To Start Operations In Two Months
Deputy council secretary (technical services) Motlogelwa Thuso confirmed in an interview last week that the project is complete and the contractor has handed it over to the council. He explained that initially when the plan for the rank was presented...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 03 August 2010
Many receive deliverance at Pastor Irene's crusade
It all started on Friday afternoon when popular South African television pastor, Irene Setshifiwa opened the three-day crusade at Tsholofelo Park in Gaborone. Thousands of people from Gaborone and its environs had gathered to receive their own...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
S'brana staff shortage affects justice system
The doctor is one of 26 witnesses in a murder case in which Agisanyang Motukwa, son of the deceased, Daniel Sime, Gaolathe Thusang, and Modise Sekai are alleged to have murdered Motlhanka Motukwa on August 10, 2008 at Ntlhantlhe village. The...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Zimbabwean 'Prophets/ granted bail
Prophet Joseph Banda and Pastor Andrea Mwayama are alleged to have fraudulently obtained the sum of P11,100 from Tirelo Potlako between December and January 2010. The two accused are said to have tricked the complainant into believing that they could...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG 03 August 2010
Debswana spends P5 million on Boteti River
However Debswana says the so-called dams were not actual dams but a reservoir that was built in a low lying area, a naturally existing salt pan, next to Mopipi village, where water was pumped from the river into it. However the company admits the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
BDP upholds Molao's win
The four losers in the primary protested the results and demanded a recount but the party has decided that there was no foul play. The BDP Electoral Board looked at the protest last week and found no unfair play in the contest. The board passed its...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
BOSETU to dump BFTU, join BOFEPUSU
Information reaching Mmegi is that BOSETU governing council resolved to formally join Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) over the weekend at its meeting in Gaborone. BOSETU, a member of Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU)...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
DIS man takes over at DPP
Some might not take kindly to the appointment to the key position of a man who has had a stint with the spy outfit. Many fear that the appointment of Leonard Sechele will see the notorious DIS having a direct say in what cases to be prosecuted by...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
BNF encroaches into Shoshong
It started with a victory celebration on Saturday by the BNF, when it captured the Bonwapitse ward which for the first time fell into the hands of the opposition. The BNF was certainly buoyed by the defection of area Member of Parliament Philip...
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Kirby takes over Court of Appeal
Tebutt stepped down on Friday after serving 16 years in the Court of Appeal, the last nine as President of the court.The appointment of Kirby comes at a time when there are plans to establish a permanent Court of Appeal. Among many notable cases,...
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Lohan released from prison
Li-Lo left the county jail in Lynwood, California at 1.35am this morning and was immediately taken to a substance abuse treatment centre. The troubled star was locked up for violating probation on a 2007 conviction for driving under the influence....
03 August 2010
Aldo's comedy leaves 'em spellbound
This year at the festival the student production was an innovative and insightful He Loves Me, She Loves Me Not confessional play in the Moving Space. Brincat also takes selected students to the South African Festival of the Arts in Grahamstown at...
SHELDON WEEKS
Correspondent 03 August 2010
Meryl: 'I bedded 30 men!'
Without batting an eyelid, a very frank Meryl revealed how she has slept with 30 men and only dated five. Munya, who Meryl has a confusing 'on again off again relationship' was the first to react in lightening speed, cursing out loud. Mwisho was...
03 August 2010
Will music lovers like Basetso's Mosanako?
Although in their sleeve, the group plead with Batswana to bear with their shortcomings, Showbiz feels compelled to challenge local artists and groups that if they really want to make it in this dog-eat-dog industry, they should really do their best...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Franco & Jeff Matheatau in joint album
Franco told Showbiz yesterday that the album is almost finished, although he said he was still unsure about the exact date of release. "I am still doing something that will determine whether the album is released end of this month or not, I will...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Promoter tells Vee, Slizer: Lizard Lounge not your place
Mox Gaolape feels that with the exception of urban music acts such as JujuBoy, and Kast, the rest of the musicians in the line up should be content that their followers are found else where at Mogoditshane, Gaborone West, and other venues associated...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Botswana fails to increase medal tally at African Athletics Championships
The 16-member contingent arrived in Nairobi bubbling with confidence and their coach, Bobby Gaseitsiwe declared that they would better the 2008 performance. Sprinter, Amantle Montsho clocked a seasonal best of 50.03 seconds in the 400m race on...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Revenue from gate takings shrink
Presenting the BFA financial report during the association's general assembly on Saturday, treasurer, David Kandjii said only P180,625 was realised from the turnstiles. He did not give the previous figures. However, the figure is projected to...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Black day for The Reds in Egypt
The Reds departed in high spirits last week, taking a slender 1-0 lead to Alexandria, only to return with their morale deflated. El Hodood are known to be ruthless at home, but few imagined GU losing by such a wide margin. GU arrived at El Hodood's...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Premier League fixtures released
League returnees, TASC clash with lightweights Miscellaneous in Francistown while Uniao Flamengo Santos and Mochudi Centre Chiefs square off at the Molepolole Sports Complex in what should be an exciting encounter. The first Gaborone derby will be...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
We need many Layani Makwinjas in our nation
Those who have been lucky to get scholarships are hard at work in academic institutions. Some have joined the unemployment queue where they wait despondently for jobs that elude thousands of hungry youths. Others are trying to make a name for...
EDITOR 03 August 2010
Opposition cooperation: try this model
It would seem that the main opposition parties in this country are now seriously considering working together in the coming elections to oust the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) which is now showing all signs of old age. Although the party still...
03 August 2010
As I See It
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. An upstart who only yesterday was a semi-skilled Botswana Railways employee has suddenly become big and bossy, haranguing and abusing decent and respectable villagers! Look around you, you...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 03 August 2010
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03 August 2010
Of De Beers politics and strategy
Despite all the speculation as to why he is stepping down, all of which are essentially irrelevant at this stage, the reason he has given for the resignation should be accepted and respected. De Beers announcement, which came as part of its 2010...
03 August 2010
Markets flatten as investors shun risky stocks
With investors still hesitant to take positions in mining stocks due to the recent backlash from the recession, which crashed commodity markets, analysts expect activity on the stock market to be subdued in the coming weeks. With the exception of...
STAFF WRITER 03 August 2010
NBFIRA seeks to raise P28m from industry
The fees are once-off charges on new entrants, while all industry participants will pay the levies. Later this month, NBFIRA will approach its board for approval of its proposed fees and levies schedule, following which these will be tabled before...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 03 August 2010
Pakistan summons UK envoy
He angered Pakistan when he suggested it was promoting the export of terror. At the weekend, Pakistani intelligence cancelled a UK trip, and President Asif Ali Zardari has been under pressure to cancel a visit to Britain on Tuesday. An effigy of...
03 August 2010
Obama to confirm US troop withdrawal from Iraq
Some 50,000 of 65,000 US troops currently in Iraq are set to remain until the end of 2011 to advise Iraqi forces and protect US interests. Obama is to make the announcement in a speech to disabled veterans in Atlanta, Georgia. It comes amid a...
03 August 2010
Blasts hit Israeli and Jordan
However, one rocket also hit the nearby Jordanian port of Aqaba, injuring four people. Eilat, which is a popular tourist resort, has largely been spared from rocket and other attacks. In Jordan, Interior Minister Nayef Qadai told the AFP news...
03 August 2010
Pakistan rescuers battle in flood aftermath
At least 1,100 people have died and, with entire communities devastated, it is now estimated that more than 1.5 million people desperately need help. There are fears diarrhoea and cholera will spread among the homeless. Food and drinking...
03 August 2010
Mugabe lashes out at West over sanctions
Addressing thousands of people at the burial of his sister Sabina, Mugabe accused his Western opponents of not recognising Zimbabwe as an independent state of native black citizens with rights over its land and other natural economic...
03 August 2010
Who really hates who, and for what?
Bob Marley once compiled a song with the lyrics;"Man to man is so unjust, children: Ya don't know who to trust. Your worst enemy could be your best friend, And your best friend your worse enemy. Some will eat and drink with you, Then behind them...
04 August 2010
Back where it all began
He concluded that the only consolation that could be salvaged from the rupture was that it had happened when the opposition was still vying for power rather than when it is governing. "It might have been a blessing in disguise that we had to break...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Divorcee feels the pain of unfair stigmatisation
Her eyes are slowly but surely getting sunken. Her hair, a trade mark for most women, looks neglected. The pair of jeans that she is wearing appears a bit over sized. She moves very slowly as if the nice handbag she is holding is very heavy....
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Donga bush: a source of life
The bush continues to be an eyesore to residents of the city. For those who live in Donga location, the bush is more of a security threat than anything else. They want the bush cleared. For other people, there is something special about the bush. It...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Self-defence, a necessity for our society
Women often fall victims because they easily give up upon being confronted or attacked. They will then raise the alarm after the criminals have long fled the scene and there is nothing much one can do to help. Wait a minute, who says men are not easy...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Mokgosi finds solace in milling business
Instead, she decided to change course and pursue her long-term dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Today, the 60-year-old woman is the sole director of Shashe Mooke Milling - a company that supplies shops with sorghum meal with the brand name...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Nlapkhwane: a village hit by environmental degradation
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the banks of the streams were bushy. This provided a good cover for any secretive operations. It was also good for livestock pasturage. Herd boys frolicked in the sand as the cattle grazed on the lush green grass...
Russo Luma
Correspondent 04 August 2010
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