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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...
19 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 19 August 2010
The new never truly sheds
Seretse Khama is credited with having warned the founding activists of the Botswana Democratic Party in his last days that the BDP would be the cause of its own demise. Well, centuries ago, Hegel, in his contribution to earlier philosophical works by...
19 August 2010
Lt-Gen Walls gave Zim a torrid time
General Walls was so unrelenting in his determination to "search-and-destroy" Joshua Nkomo's and Robert Mugabe's ZIPRA and ZANLA bases that he would unleash his ruthless troops in "hot pursuit" of the Soviet and Chinese trained guerrillas in the...
ALFRED MULENGA
Correspondent 19 August 2010
The city market place is still important
There are also a number of two-roomed small structures with tents that have chairs and tables nicely arranged in front of them. As it is lunch hour, the parking lot behind this place and its surroundings is fully packed. It is as if the entire...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Of eggshells, bracelets and breezy business
Asa Segootsane is a San woman, born and bred in Kaudwane. In this rural village in Kweneng West, there is not much to do for a living. You can either be a nurse, a teacher at the local primary school or a police officer at the Kgotla. However,...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
Why some people can't stand the 'phandlane'
Baldness or 'phandlane' - as it is derisively called - is not a life-threatening condition, but for many people, it is a big issue. Many would rather keep a clean-shaven head or 'cheese-kop' than have phandlane. Perhaps this is because the general...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 19 August 2010
The cries of the traditional food seller
She specialises mostly in traditional foods that include mororogo wa dinawa, peanuts, various types of beans and many others. She is however a worried person. The cause of her worries has mainly to do with the competition for customers...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 19 August 2010
A ride like no other
The company has introduced a limousine service in the form of a modified BMW X5 with a long base. The black limo, which could be mistaken for a hearse is about nine metres long and takes eight passengers. The owners of the company, said they...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 19 August 2010
When should parents talk to their children about sex?
While some people feel that by discussing sex with their children they would be encouraging them to indulge in sex, many believe that giving children support and relevant information can go a long way in curbing unwanted pregnancies, HIV/AIDS and...
Tebogo Kgalemang
Correspondent 19 August 2010
National road safety workshop in the offing
The youth ambassador says the first-ever national youth road safety workshop scheduled for early September will advocate for youth involvement and commitment to community and national road safety projects. The 2007 World Youth Assembly agreed on the...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
Stripping of woman at bus rank roundly condemned
"We want the police to assure us that they will investigate the matter," Ntsabane says. "Action should be taken against the culprits, including people who cheered them on." Stripping a woman simply because she is wearing a miniskirt is a...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Robben Island Rakes In Money For SA Economy
Besides being a political prison with Nelson Mandela topping the list of convicts previously held there whenever the island is the subject of discussion, the 574 hectare and 12 kilometre circumference piece of land sitting on the South Atlantic...
Enole Ditsheko
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Customary courts shun marriage wrecking
He says most cases are withdrawn due to lack of evidence from the complainant. "Most people come to us with hearsay which is not sound evidence to file a civil case," he states. He however adds that if there is enough evidence, one could be punished...
Yvonne Ditlhase
Correspondent 19 August 2010
BMD joins Tonota north race in earnest
Francistown South Member of Parliament (MP), Wynter Mmolotsi, and a key member of the newly formed party, said on Friday that, they would deploy their cadres in the constituency for house-to-house campaigns as well as public rallies. "It is our...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Defying others, Germany finds economic success
Statistics released Friday buttress Germany's view that it had the formula right all along. The government on Friday announced quarter-on-quarter economic growth of 2.2 percent, Germany's best performance since reunification 20 years ago - and...
19 August 2010
Our Heritage
True Mmegi did give it a go with an editorial which largely viewed heritage in terms of art, Michael Dingake, bless him, wrote forcefully about the heritage of politics and I have suggested elsewhere that the country has a rich agricultural...
SANDY GRANT 19 August 2010
Journalism: State media is the biggest challenge
Save for the pervasively iniquitous system of apartheid that excluded the majority of citizens on the basis of colour, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) represented perhaps the most advanced form of public media in southern Africa,...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Two in court over elephant tusks
State Prosecutor Joseph Morewakgosi told the court that investigations are not yet complete. Morewakgosi told the court that the exhibits have been examined and are indeed elephant tusks. He told the court that Bazwala is an illegal immigrant as he...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
BHC hands over houses to BDF
Speaking at the handover ceremony, held at the Eastern Military Garrison, BHC Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Operations, Milidzani Mandingo said the construction of the accommodation facilities will motivate the soldiers to carry out their duties...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Intermarriages are common in Botswana
In presenting the findings of a research on the topic, Dr Nomagugu Setlhare-Oagile of the University of Botswana revealed that the fact that there are more interracial marriages occurring in Botswana could be a reflection of a more open and...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
Opposition parties support Hobona
Addressing a well attended rally at Sebina on Saturday, Steven Makhura, also a member of the Botswana Congress Party central committee, decried the lack of educational and medical infrastructure in the constituency. The former Botswana National...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 19 August 2010
BDP MPs to address rallies in Tonota North
In a press statement yesterday Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) executive secretary Dr Comma Serema revealed that cabinet ministers Peter Siele, Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri, Kentse Rammidi, Shaw Kgathi, Lebonaamang Mokalake and Botlogile Tshireletso...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
MELS accuses media of blackout in Tonota North
Joina however expressed optimism of his party's victory in the Tonota North by-election despite this media blackout. "I think people are beginning to understand us. The major problem with MELS is not with the people but with the media."...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Wastewater project nears completion
"Reclamation of treated effluent from the Glen Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant is at tendering stage," Kedikilwe told journalists on Tuesday. "The aim is further treatment to augment potable water supply to greater Gaborone by 2013 when a water...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
Prosecution dumps Oppenheimer
Early this week the prosecution had indicated that they would communicate to court whether they needed the De Beers man. On Tuesday, the defence, which has previously argued that Oppenheimer was not interested in helping the prosecution, appealed to...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
Sale of obsolete BDF aircraft halted
Recently, the BDF requested the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) not to award the tender to dispose of the two planes asking that it should be re-tendered. While public relations officer at PPADB, Ditapole Chibua-Tseboeng,...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
Botswana's position is disappointing
And yet it is an institution deserving considerable interest: not only the most effective system of human rights protection throughout the world, it is also one of the most effective regimes of international law enforcement, rivaling even the spheres...
19 August 2010
Guest Column
Yes "better", the interest rate is down and much more favourable. And of course we are still holding onto our homes, and a good number of us have held on to our jobs as well though I must admit some took a dive on salaries, position or...
BOITSHEPO BOLELE 19 August 2010
PPADB moves in the right direction
At a recent meeting with stakeholders, the procurement body introduced its new disciplinary code. The public, the contractors and the procuring industry needed the protection that will hopefully be offered by the suggested code. There...
EDITOR 19 August 2010
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19 August 2010
India sets Blackberry monitoring deadline
The move will increase pressure on Blackberry maker Research in Motion (RIM) to allow Indian security agencies access to encrypted messages. Tata Teleservices told BBC News that the letter said it must "ensure that Legal Intervention (LI) capability...
19 August 2010
Software piracy on the rise in Botswana - Microsoft
In a bid to clamp down on the practice, Microsoft reports that the Botswana Police Service raided the premises of two computer resellers and one software technician in Gaborone during April earlier this year. During the raids the police...
19 August 2010
Letshego launches Motlhala campaign
"If you want to send your child to school, upgrade your car or buy a new house you need to know how much you can afford to pay back, or save, every week so that you can reach your life goals without putting too much stress on your lifestyle,"...
19 August 2010
Clover opens world-class milk plant
Speaking at the opening of their new P40 million plant in Gaborone yesterday, Herman De Lange said although most of the raw milk is imported from South Africa, they are able to meet two thirds of the country's requirements. "Importing milk from...
MPHO TLALE
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Fraud forces 900 polling stations shut
Despite worries about disenfranchising large numbers of voters, the country's independent election commission is expected to announce tomorrow that it has been forced to abandon initial plans to open 6,835 polling centres, after Afghan security...
19 August 2010
'If I don't have money, I shouldn't look for justice'
The report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlights how the oil-rich nation's police force shakes down crime victims for money to buy stationery and bus fares, while an expensive flat-screen plasma television adorns one office. Activists and...
19 August 2010
Summit ends with no decision on Zim land-reform case
The tribunal of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), whose leaders wrapped up a two-day summit in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, on Tuesday, ruled in 2008 that 78 white farmers could keep their land, saying they had been unfairly targeted...
19 August 2010
Selebi challenges corruption conviction
Agliotti is currently on trial for the murder of mining magnate Brett Kebble in 2005.The papers, which were filed on Tuesday morning in the South Gauteng High Court, claim that Selebi did not receive a fair trial, and list numerous legal and factual...
19 August 2010
BVF trains aspiring coaches
The course is an initiative of the Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF). It is conducted by Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) instructor El- Wassimy from Egypt. The course is mainly meant for teachers although it is open to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Murray believes Federer is on the wane
Murray on Tuesday night tip-toed through a minefield of leading questions before beginning his final tune-up for Flushing Meadows, but even the most diplomatic interpretation of his responses would suggest he believes this is his time. Less than a...
19 August 2010
Basketball transfer window opens
The league committee chairperson, Kabo Khama said the mid-season transfer window will close before the second round begins. "The first round ended over the weekend and that marks the opening of the transfer window that will run until the league...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Ex-Premier League players in Five-A-Side tourney
Township Rollers, Police XI, Extension Gunners, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Uniao Flamengo Santos, BDF XI, Gaborone United (GU), Notwane, Black Peril and BMC will field their ex-Premier League stars in the five-day knock-out tournament. The matches will...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 19 August 2010
Daka is the right man - Butale
Butale believes that it would be unfair to judge the former Notwane coach based only on his stint at Police XI, where he quit when the club was facing relegation. "You cannot judge him based on his performance at Police XI. Barry has done...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Wyclef's Haiti president bid delayed
Jean told The Associated Press he had received a series of warnings, including a phone call telling him to "get out of Haiti".The singer's plans have stirred controversy in the Caribbean country with his ex-bandmate Pras Michel and actor Sean Penn...
19 August 2010
Hip-hop stars diversifying to stay rich
Artists don't put out albums anymore, they put out single hits, so they have reasons to tour. Hits and tours make you relevant, and they get you sponsorships, and earn you money from merchandise Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter took in $63 million in...
19 August 2010
Back Stage
The movie starts off in a secret base located in Germany where a soldier delivering secret codes finds a little puppy waiting outside his door. The minute the soldier picks up the puppy and heads into the office, his guard dog, a bloodhound,...
KHAYALEKU MPOFU 19 August 2010
Kwasa-kwasa whizz-kids Brigadier Cisco B and Vee part ways?
The two artists have over a long period of time combined very well on stage, leaving local fans yearning for more. It is a fact that their combination on stage was a force to reckon with across the country. Whenever Vee performed, Cisco B...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 19 August 2010
Shine on, Mpule urges Ramasedi
Kwelagobe made history for Botswana in 1999 as the country's first delegate, and to date, the only winner in the Miss Universe. Since then no Botswana representative ever made it into the top 10. Until this year the country's hopes are pinned...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 19 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...
20 August 2010
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