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BDP discovers 'what democracy is all about'
In a series of strikes, the employees united around their trade unions and went on to express their anger against the employer, the government. The teachers, who called for their working hours to be cut to eight, in line with other public servants,...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
The IMF and global coordination
Asia remained leery of the Fund a full 10 years after the currency crises of the late 1990's. Its analytical talents remained high but downsizing placed them at risk. The crisis changed all that. It became clear that the IMF has a...
05 October 2010
The humble trouble-maker
On the other hand, he has become the darling of the employees. However, the BLLAWU president is quick to deny that he is troublesome. In fact he describes himself as a humble person who is on a mission to uplift the lives of those on the lower rungs...
Kagiso Sekokonyane
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Mwaanga calls for patience
The loss to Mochudi Centre Chiefs has left Motlakase languishing at the bottom of the log standings with only one point from six games. Mwaanga said reduction of foreign players per team from five to three has affected his team. Premier League teams...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Games campaign off to a poor start
When the team left for India last week, Chef de Mission, Tuelo Serufho said the target was eight medals, but the teams that were in action yesterday received a rude awakening. Squash player Lefika Ragontse lost 3-1 to Harry Leitch of Scotland in a...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
BFA goofs 2015 AFCON bid
The BFA reportedly left it until late and only handed the document bid to the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) days before the Independence Day deadline. The BNSC forwarded the bid document to the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Shaw...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Back Stage
A Thousand Months"(2003) a.k.a Mille Mois is the first of nine films from the Majority World being shown in October. It is being shown today at MaP A/V Centre at 7 pm. The others are from China, Brazil, and Djibouti. From the 12th to 16th there is a...
Sasa Majuma 05 October 2010
Thapong hosts inspiring Different Perspectives
The exhibition, which is called Different Perspectives, opened on September 17 and is expected to last two weeks, featuring Garth Kitching, Barbara Jones and Afrothiti Dokakis's works. Garth is not new in the Showbiz pages as in 2007, he showcased...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Three BBAS barn-mates back in the hunt
The three are Kenya's Sheila, Angola's Tatiana, who made it back into the house through public voting, and South Africa's Lerato who made it back by a 'streak of good luck'. Following the announcement that viewers voted Sheila and Tatiana back into...
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Global climate talks kick off in China
The week-long talks in the northeastern city of Tianjin are the last official negotiations before the U.N. climate summit in Mexico at year's end. "It's vital that progress is made in Tianjin on two main areas -- new public money for developing...
05 October 2010
Hamburg cell at heart of terrorist plot against Europe
The plan prompted the U.S. State Department to issue a Europe-wide security advisory for Americans traveling in Europe. Japan issued a similar alert Monday, citing the warnings issued by the United States and by Britain, which raised the level...
05 October 2010
Brazil vote goes to run-off as Rousseff falls short
Rousseff, a former Marxist guerrilla who was handpicked by President Luiz In‡cio Lula da Silva to continue the centre-left economic policies that have made Brazil one of the world's hottest emerging markets, won 46,9% of the valid votes. She...
05 October 2010
Mugabe ally 'was part of fuel scam'
The scandal brings to the fore details of how Mugabe's cabinet and his Zanu-PF party politburo were swindled by a n'anga (a traditional doctor) Rotina Mavhunga, who in 2007 claimed to have discovered "diesel deposits" at Maningwa farm in Chinhoyi....
05 October 2010
Africans see economic gains, democracy losses
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, also known for an annual prize aimed at African leaders, warned there was a risk that citizens' rights were being neglected as Africa made economic strides. "We have seen from evidence and experience across the world that...
05 October 2010
Nigerian police name suspects in Independence Day blasts
Police said on Sunday the perpetrators had intended to "commit mass murder" and distributed photos and other details of the two suspects, identifying them as Nigerian citizens Chima Orlu and Ben Jessy. "An arrest has been made by the police in...
05 October 2010
Indian bank sights Botswana
Indian media this week reported that public sector lender, Bank of India (BoI), has indicated it plans to set up subsidiaries overseas including in two African countries. "We plan to set up subsidiaries in New Zealand, Uganda, Botswana and Canada,"...
STAFF WRITER 05 October 2010
Af Diamonds agree to takeover offer
According to a statement released by the company yesterday, African Diamonds, which jointly owns the AK6 project in the Boteti region with Lucara, recommended the takeover offer. At the conclusion of the deal, current African diamonds shareholders...
STAFF WRITER 05 October 2010
Another Indian bank sights Botswana
Indian media this week reported that public sector lender, Bank of India (BoI), has indicated it plans to set up subsidiaries overseas including in two African countries. "We plan to set up subsidiaries in New Zealand, Uganda, Botswana and Canada,"...
STAFF WRITER 05 October 2010
'Tax flaws could constrict investment flows'
The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes released its critical report last week, following a peer review conducted by tax experts from South Korea, South Africa and the Forum's Secretariat. Botswana was one of...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Alcohol levy: Time for procurers to shine
Is this going to be easy? Definitely not! Whether this levy is justified or not is not the purpose of my discussion; neither is the determination of whether this will achieve the noble intentions or not. The sole purpose of this paper is to share...
* THUSO MPHELA 05 October 2010
As I See It
David Miliband and Ed Miliband, blood brothers and comrades in politics have just had a dingdong battle for the leadership, some say, the soul, of the British New Labour Party and ipso facto the minds and hearts of the British public in the next...
Michael Dingake 05 October 2010
Selefu 05 October 2010
05 October 2010
Crisis in education
Though it might have been politically expensive to outrightly oppose the suggestion of the opposition on 'free and compulsory' education, the government of the day amended the proposal, advocating for parental participation in providing for...
05 October 2010
Measuring African progress
Seventeen African countries marked their 50th year of independence. We marked 10 years of pursuing the Millennium Development Goals. These events present a great opportunity to take stock of the continent, where we are and where we are going to. The...
* MO IBRAHIM 05 October 2010
'That marriage can be saved!'
"A man arrives home very angry. He calls out to his wife whom he immediately begins to kiss passionately. He then asks the wife if she knows why he is kissing her in that manner." "I am shocked," says his wife. "You have not done this in many...
STAFF WRITER 05 October 2010
Ditsietsi: The woman truck driver
But the world is changing, and fast. Just as household chores are changing, and so are professional roles. Women these days are no longer just satisfied with 'women' professions. In fact, more and more are movin into traditionally once male...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 05 October 2010
Khama in SA for make-or-break state visit
It is no ordinary state visit as President Ian Khama yesterday led one of the most powerful delegations to get neighbour South Africa to change its stance and policies that threaten to throttle Botswana's investment prospects. Under normal...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Condoms in prison debate rages
It has pitted Vice-President Mompati Merafhe, against the executive director of the Botswana Network on Ethics Law and HIV (BONELA), Uyapo Ndadi. This follows the statement that Merafhe made recently at the meeting of the National AIDS Council...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 05 October 2010
BNF demands Btv airtime
Speaking last week, BNF spokesman, Moeti Mohwasa, said they have realised that the broadcaster leaves them out of its programmes like the Btv's breakfast show and the popular 'Matlho-a-phage'. "If you have been watching the television station in the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
Ministry gripped by exams scandal
All 28 senior secondary schools and over 200 junior secondary schools across the country are said to have refused to submit marks for practical subjects, also known as 'course work', which were due by September 29. However the PS in the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
AG's assistant settles with Barclays
While the nation was still waiting for the case against Radipati to go for trial, his attorneys were busy negotiating an out-of-court settlement with the Bank. Lobatse High Court judge, Singh Walia, made an order after both parties agreed that...
05 October 2010
Nchindo judgment set for October 11
Led by Advocate Craig Webster, they questioned what they called "deafening silence" by the company though it must have been in the position of complainant in the matter. In his final submissions last Wednesday, Webster said that the defence has...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 October 2010
BDP discovers 'what democracy is all about'
In a series of strikes, the employees united around their trade unions and went on to express their anger against the employer, the government. The teachers, who called for their working hours to be cut to eight, in line with other public servants,...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 06 October 2010
The IMF and global coordination
Asia remained leery of the Fund a full 10 years after the currency crises of the late 1990's. Its analytical talents remained high but downsizing placed them at risk. The crisis changed all that. It became clear that the IMF has a...
06 October 2010
The humble trouble-maker
On the other hand, he has become the darling of the employees. However, the BLLAWU president is quick to deny that he is troublesome. In fact he describes himself as a humble person who is on a mission to uplift the lives of those on the lower rungs...
Kagiso Sekokonyane
Staff Writer 06 October 2010
Measuring African progress
Seventeen African countries marked their 50th year of independence. We marked 10 years of pursuing the Millennium Development Goals. These events present a great opportunity to take stock of the continent, where we are and where we are going to. The...
* MO IBRAHIM 06 October 2010
'That marriage can be saved!'
"A man arrives home very angry. He calls out to his wife whom he immediately begins to kiss passionately. He then asks the wife if she knows why he is kissing her in that manner." "I am shocked," says his wife. "You have not done this in many...
STAFF WRITER 06 October 2010
Ditsietsi: The woman truck driver
But the world is changing, and fast. Just as household chores are changing, and so are professional roles. Women these days are no longer just satisfied with 'women' professions. In fact, more and more are movin into traditionally once male...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 06 October 2010
Sports Chat
Finest momentWhen Extension Gunners' young striker, Hendrick Moyo wrote himself into the history books after only 12 minutes during the clash against Gaborone United (GU) at the new Lobatse Stadium last Thursday. He became the first player to score a...
Mqondisi Dube 06 October 2010
BFA drops AFCON 2015 bid
The decision came after a meeting with the Ministry of Sports, Youth and Culture last week. The BFA had initially submitted a bid document to the ministry through the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) days before the September 30 CAF deadline....
MQONDISI DUBE & BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writers 06 October 2010
Gaasite wins as Montsho goes into action tonight
Gaasite proceeded to the next round through a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) decision, a minute and 40 seconds into the first round of his bout against Saint Lucian Thomas Melville in the light welterweight division. The Botswana boxer was leading 4-1...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 06 October 2010
Blow for Young Zebras
The Young Zebras host Namibia at the new Lobatse Stadium with the availability of Mogakolodi 'Tsotso' Ngele and Thato 'Yellow' Bolweleng in doubt as they are under suspension from their club, Uniao Framengo Santos. The pair is presently at the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 06 October 2010
Shanay releases hippy 'Lord Save My Motherland'
When I first saw the sleeve, I could not help admiring it because it has an international feel to it and when one sees it, he will be tempted to think it belongs to artists like Lil Wayne and co. Now, having said that, Shanay is going to...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 06 October 2010
Back Stage
Starring: Will Ferrell, Steve Coogan, Samuel L Jackson, Mark Wahlberg, Eva MendezFri/ Sat 14:30 17:30 20:30 23:00Sun to Thurs 14:30 ...
Khayalethu Mpofu 06 October 2010
HHP to rock Bull & Bush this weekend
Show organiser, Seabelo Modibe, says there will also be a new boy often described as the new Motswako king, Casper, of Mafikeng, where HHP hails. The Friday night event will also feature local boys Eureka, Groove Cartel, DJ TC, German Dollar,...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 06 October 2010
Botswana's Kaone among possible BBAS evictees
This week Big Brother All Stars (BBA) will evict two housemates out of the four who are up for possible eviction, Zimbabwe's Munya, Angola's Tatiana, Nigeria's Uti, and Botswana's Kaone. It does not look good for Kaone and Tatiana, as they are the...
STAFF WRITER 06 October 2010
Today's workspace
Question: The nature of my work requires me to wear a suit or a tie at the very least. Now, my supervisor came to me and asked me to - God forbid - take off my suit, put on an overall (which was dirty and wrinkled) and help another...
Joseph Masango 06 October 2010
Aviva will lose P64m it spent on development
The Australian resource development company first hit local shores in June 2007 via an agreement with citizen-owned Mawana Minerals. Under the deal, Aviva earned 90 percent equity in the project through the fulfilment of various conditions such as...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 06 October 2010
Luxury Phakalane hotel to open
The multi-million pula hotel was initially scheduled for opening earlier in the year in readiness for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in June/July but was delayed due to various reasons, including resistance by some homeowners in the estate. "I...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 06 October 2010
Europe in the IMF
But when it comes to recognising that reality in the world's international financial institutions, they adopt a different tune. This is particularly true of the eurozone. The eurozone as such has no representation in the international...
Daniel Gros 06 October 2010
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