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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...
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
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 04 August 2010
Kirby and Dibotelo: Who is the boss?
The big question is; who really is the head of the judiciary. Constitutionally the Chief Justice is the head of the judiciary. But that was before the advent of a permanent appointment of the superior court in Botswana - the Court of Appeal. ...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Sport Chat
Finest momentHundreds of delegates who converged at the Ditshupo Hall, allowed their senses, rather than emotions to dictate their choices when they voted to fill certain positions in the Botswana Football Association (BFA) executive committee. It...
Mqondisi Dube 04 August 2010
Botswana hosts Zambia in chess friendly
The two countries are preparing for the Chess Olympiad in Russia from September 19 to October 4. Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) secretary general, Kelapile Kelathilwe said the games will be held at Yarona Country Lodge on Saturday and Sunday from...
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Zebras out to break Warriors jinx
The Zebras meet Malawi on August 11 in the qualifiers. Botswana has always found the going tough against the Warriors of Zimbabwe and today's match offers an opportunity to break the jinx. Selebi-Phikwe mayor, Lekang Mukokomani said the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Mondo appointed Rollers' coach
He was in the country last weekend to seal the deal and will lead the club, in their quest to retain the league title and the cup. Ironically, he has 'swapped' positions with former Rollers' coach Rahman Gumbo, who has succeeded him at Chiefs. Mondo...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Hopeville - the movie, to hit the big screen soon
Called Hopeville, and taken from its small screen fore-runner that was screened on SABC 2 last year, it is based on South African moral values and aiming to explore these virtues further in cinematic style. Hopeville is the uplifting story of Amos...
04 August 2010
Back Stage
Waltz With Bashir (2008) was shown Tuesday only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School by the Gaborone Film Society. It is the first of five fine films from Israel, Palestine, Iran and the United States of America (US). Waltz With Bashir...
Sasa Majuma 04 August 2010
Shima preferres to look like a brand in anti-alcohol advert
It is not only the mileage that the owner of a jazz joint enjoys. He has admitted he gets paid too for appearing in the fabulous advertisements although he would not disclose how much the Ministry of Trade is paying him for the adverts critics...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Fear of disease outbreak in flood-hit Pakistan
Rushing floodwaters and mudslides triggered by monsoon rains have engulfed large swathes of northwestern Pakistan since Thursday, killing an estimated 1,500 people said Information Minister Mian Ifthikar Hussain on Monday. Now government officials...
04 August 2010
Scores die after Karachi MP is shot
More than 100 people were also wounded in the rioting that followed the death of Raza Haider, of the MQM party.Our correspondent in Karachi says the streets of the city are deserted and security is tight ahead of his funeral. More than 300 people...
04 August 2010
It's all systems go for Kenya's referendum
Nearly 70,000 police officers have been sent to different parts of the country to guard voting centres and make sure the people are safe during and after the poll. Police have also set up 10 hotlines for people to report any security threats....
04 August 2010
Selebi gets 15 years
Jacki Selebi was found guilty of corruption by the Johannesburg High Court last month, and faces an uncertain future. His relationship with Glenn Agliotti resulted in Selebi's fall from grace after he was found guilty by Judge Meyer Joffe of...
04 August 2010
Commodity recovery to drive oil markets in Southern Africa
But inadequate infrastructure and inefficient regulatory processes were increasing costs and undermining the security of supply in some countries. Energy analyst Ross Bruton says that the expansion of the region's downstream market will continue to...
04 August 2010
DRC Mines Minister visits
Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Minister, Ponatshego Kedikilwe, and other senior officials, are expected to host Kabwelulu and his delegation during the visit, which includes a visit to the Diamond Trading Company Botswana and Jwaneng Mine. In...
STAFF WRITER 04 August 2010
Investec to raise up to US$165m in share issue
Banks around the world have been pressed to improve the amount and quality of their capital in order to prevent another financial crisis. The coming Basel III reforms require banks to hold more common shares and retained earnings, regarded as the...
04 August 2010
Second gas energy firm for Botswana
In a statement released this week, Australian Stock Exchange listed company, Earth Heat Resources (formerly Fall River Resources), said it has signed heads of agreements under which it says it will commence the acquisition of several prospective...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Import bill swells past P15.6 billion
According to recently released Central Statistics Office (CSO) data, total imports up to May 2010 this year amount to P15.6 billion representing an increase of 21.5 percent over the value of imports between January and May 2009. The CSO report...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Project Syndicate
ALBANY - In the modern world, we cherish our freedom and individuality. And, as automobile advertisers have long understood, few experiences make us feel more liberated than a fast ride with the top down. To be modern is to be mobile. Our economy...
Sanou Mbaye 04 August 2010
Counter Punch
The war in Afghanistan is nearly nine years old-the longest in American history. After the US quickly toppled the Taliban regime in October 2001, the Taliban, by all accounts, came back stronger and harsher enough to control now at least 30 percent...
Ralph Nader 04 August 2010
Heritage Month: Let's start now
This is commendable and we hope the situation on our roads could continue to get better. It would however appear that there was a lot of enjoyment on the cultural front. Throughout the holidays, most Batswana have been talking about the...
04 August 2010
Selefu 04 August 2010
04 August 2010
Men off the hook with HIV gel
A new vaginal gel was announced at the international Aids conference in Vienna last month that could help cut down the spread of HIV. The gel contains 1% of an antiretroviral drug called tenofovir, which a recent study said could cut down the...
04 August 2010
New evidence shows US role in Patrice Lumumba's death
Less than seven months later, Lumumba and two colleagues were, in the contemporary idiom, "rendered" to their Belgian-backed secessionist enemies, who tortured them before putting them before a firing squad. The Congo would not hold another...
STEPHEN WEISSMAN 04 August 2010
Book traders find business partners
For the first time since the fair was launched the organisers of the annual Cape Town Book Fair, have introduced a matchmaking session, where pre-registered participants have been offered two hours side-meeting to mingle and exchange ideas in the...
ENOLE DITSHEKO 04 August 2010
Banda to visit Botswana as Catholics reject draft constitution
Elected in a by-election to replace president Levy Mwanawasa who died after suffering a stroke in August 2008, Banda will in 2011 be seeking re-election, which will qualify him for his first five-year term in office. But in a move that is sure...
04 August 2010
Writing is a calling
I have always understood clearly that indeed church ministry is about service because the master they follow was a great servant for humanity. At this year's Cape Town Book Fair, we the writers were placed on the same level as clerics - or at least...
ENOLE DITSHEKO
Correspondent 04 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 04 August 2010
Sponsored walk for UB student with disability
The walk, which will start at 6.30am from Precious Filling Station, along the A1 road towards Thapama circle to CCE-UB premises was organised by the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) in conjunction with the UB HIV/AIDS Committee. Committee ...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Phikwe councillor publishes novel
The book is based on the personal life experiences of the author and reflects the challenges encountered in various endeavours and choices made to overcome obstacles. Phuduhudu said in an interview that the underlying message of the book underscores...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Trial dates won't change, FNB accused told
Appearing before Kanye magistrate Kamogelo Khan yesterday, the 13 accused persons - Edward Buru, Kefilwe Motona, Speech Motlapele, Keobotse Rabakoko, Lebogang Buru, Tuelo Randy Ramosarwa, Keromemang Motona, Basetsana Setimela, Themba Setimela,...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Family numb with grief after child's death
According to Tatitown Police Station commander, Superintendent Tebogo Madisa, the seven-year-old girl was on her way home when the incident occurred at around 4pm. He said the girl was knocked down by a car that was driven by a 47-year-old man who...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Murder suspect says victim told him his girlfriend was cheating
According to the State, Jame died from injuries sustained after Pusoetsile hit him with a log on the head following a quarrel at a shebeen in Maun, 2006. In his defense the accused is claiming that Jame instigated the quarrel after he accused him of...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 04 August 2010
Tribesman flogged for crossing bogwera band
On Saturday night, Phillip Matswe (34), got the wrath of the regiments when they gave him six strokes on his back for allegedly driving through a group of women undergoing initiation in Mochudi. Matswe, a Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Student's body arrives in Botswana
The man reportedly drowned at a beach two weeks ago in Russia, where he was studying whilst an employee of the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism. "Reports say that he was swimming with his friends by the beach when he suddenly...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
BTU to quit BFTU
BTU's secretary general Tidimalo Maeletso explained that they have on numerous occasions requested a meeting with the BFTU leadership to clear some heart burning issues but the latter did not turn up. Maeletso revealed that there were complaints...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
BOSETU bunkers BFTU and heads for congress
In an interview, Motshegwa said the congress wil decide on the state of its negotiations with the directorate of public service management (DPSM) regarding teachers' conditions of service as covered in the new Public Service Act. The congress will...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
BCP to launch Tonota North Candidate
Mmegi has information that Hobona will be launched in Chadibe-Borolong by a team of opposition politicians, led by BCP president Dumelang Saleshando. Other speakers will come from cooperating opposition parties like the Botswana Movement for...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 04 August 2010
Kirby's dilemma-the khama association
Justice Ian Kirby is now president of the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal is the supreme court in the country and for the first time, it will be a stand-alone court, rather than an ad hoc gathering held as and when needed every year. Being...
04 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...
05 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 05 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 05 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 05 August 2010
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