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Making society a big classroom
I had, as it had happened, been in Bonn, Germany, the previous week, where I had been invited as a recipient member of the Right Livelihood Award in 1981. I have regularly attended the intervening gatherings of the RLA in the years gone by. I had...
* PATRICK VAN RENSBURG 13 October 2010
The dynamics around the Seretse case
Temperatures rose and the musty air inside the crowded court made bodies clammy and breathing a bit difficult. But it was not just the temperatures that rose, tempers could not be kept in check. At one stage the prosecution's Rahman Khan had to...
13 October 2010
Nurses shirk multiple duties, health system trembles
This action has within a few days caused more pain and suffering and left the beneficiaries of these non-nursing duties panic-stricken and disappointed. Nyalalani Moipolai maintains that "this issue of the nurses has to be resolved as soon as...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 13 October 2010
Media silent on climate change - journalists
Telling a tale of 'the revenge of nature' against mass production and consumerism that caught the human race in pursuit of technological and economic gains, this war of economies against nature has complexities due to the complex nature of the issue...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Rothschilds espouse vision 2016 ideals
The couple have embraced the ideals of one of the pillars of Vision 2016: to make Botswana 'an informed and educated nation'. The couple are fulfilling this by building libraries in the country, through their self-funded organisation, Bob & Sara...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 13 October 2010
CA reaches for new heights at Kgale hill
Their business of 22 years, CA Sales & Distribution, is less based on tenders from the government and more on fast moving consumer goods in the retail and wholesale trade. Their 120 trucks criss-cross the length and breadth of Botswana, from...
13 October 2010
Hawkers, vendors, a Key part of the economy
Known variously as the subterranean, the hidden, underground, shadow, secondary, black, invisible or parallel sector, this sector faces many challenges. The growth of the informal sector in general and the vendors and hawkers in particular, is...
13 October 2010
Aviation problems: Govt should wake up
Although flights delays and cancellations are not a new phenomenon at Air Botswana, the situation is getting worse by the day and worryingly government seems to be taking time to address the matter. Although Botswana adopted an open skies policy...
EDITOR 13 October 2010
Instability rocks Comets
Recently, Comets fired defender Thabiso Lekesi and suspended Orabile Tau. The players had reportedly protested to the management over poor living conditions at the club's premises where they are housed in porta-cabins. Comets' players boycotted...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 October 2010
Tunisia, Malawi back in contention
After setting the pace in the group, the Zebras now find themselves in a three-horse race with Tunisia and Malawi in the battle for the two slots available in the pool for the 2012 event. From run-away leaders, the Zebras now find themselves looking...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
It is four out of eight
The 4 x 400m relay teams (men and women) held the country's hopes for more medals to add to the four already won but it was a day of disappointment when so much was expected. The women's relay team came seventh, only ahead of Uganda, which was later...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Leero, Matsieng deny in-fighting
Just months after the talented stocky vocalist rejoined the group there have been reports that he and band mates were having differences and that he was considering pulling out of their latest project. But Leero has vehemently denied such claims...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 October 2010
No music awards this year
BOMU Secretary General Seabelo Modimo says the organisation has taken a stand after consultation with the stakeholders that the annual event does not give the sponsors ample time to exploit the awards as they only have six months to do so. Mascom...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Hottest rapper to drop debut album
Currently, the hottest thing in music circles worldwide, this is good news for Minaj's local fans, particularly teenagers enjoying her single Your Love on high rotation. The sex symbol rapper is scheduled to release her debut album Pinky Friday next...
13 October 2010
SA saxophonist Mazuze to rock Maitisong tomorrow
A Master's degree holder in classical music Mazuze, who is billed to perform with Shanti Lo tomorrow night, is also holding a workshop for local jazz artists to share knowledge and improve skills. Soars Katumbela of Street Horn was tasked to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Scar records with US man, Omar and HHP
South Africa heavyweight Motswako rapper, HHP was also featured in the track, which could take Scar to new heights. This is the first time that the revered local rapper has worked with an international producer, let alone international rapper. Mr...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Brazil's election is anything but over
Rousseff still has the clear upper hand -- and a healthy lead of about eight percentage points -- over her challenger in the October 31 run-off vote, opposition candidate Jose Serra. But the combative and surprisingly bitter tone of a televised...
13 October 2010
Rice yields falling under warming
Copies of 'The Correct Line? Uganda under Museveni' had been shipped from a UK publisher last Tuesday. The book is authored by Olive Kobusingye, whose brother, Kizza Besigye, is challenging Museveni in elections next year. "I wouldn't call it...
13 October 2010
'Unless SA gets smarter, we will get poorer'
The production of doctorates in the country had been stable for several years, Assaf's Professor Jonathan Jansen said in Johannesburg at the presentation of a study on demands for high-level skills in an emerging economy. "... In the context of...
13 October 2010
Today is the target for extraction of Chilean miners
"We are hoping to initiate the rescue beginning at zero hours on Wednesday," or 11 p.m. ET Tuesday, Laurence Golborne told reporters outside the mine. Though it may come even sooner, he said, "We're going to take all the time necessary to assure that...
13 October 2010
ZSE 'worst performing African market'
In an investment report, Amstel Securities said ZSE suffered a 7,5% drop and this compared unfavourably with other African markets such as Kenya and Uganda that have delivered returns of over 40%. Amstel said the country needs to exploit its mineral...
13 October 2010
Africa currency management improved - World Bank
World Bank MD Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said, however, that rising capital inflows could become a concern as African countries attract more money from short-term investors seeking higher returns. Global currency tensions are at the centre of discussions...
13 October 2010
Nkate defends Brand Botswana logo
Both logos feature the rays of the sun. Dismissing the innuendo, Nkate intimated that no one had exclusive use of the sun. Speaking at the handing over ceremony of the Botswana Brand Trademark Certificate by the Registrar of Companies and...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 October 2010
be MOBILE nears 300,000 customer mark
Speaking to Mmegi on the sidelines of the launch of its latest offering, BTC Group General Manager (commercial service), said the parastatal began to experience a declining rate of growth in its customer base late last year.Anthony Masunga said the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
BNF Youth League position on Constituency Football League
We have watched proceedings surrounding the much talked about Constituency Tournament formerly 'Constituency League'. We would like to bring to FIFA's attention the following observations not just from a political point but also from...
13 October 2010
Know your labour rights
There have been instances where employers, with or without the knowledge of the union, attempt to implement a pending wage negotiation issue to non union employees. In most instances, the employer's attitude is intended to put pressure on the trade...
Mpho Ngwato 13 October 2010
Government must do more to solve education crisis
The unions are saying that BEC is arrogant and dishonest. At the centre of it all is the child whose future could very easily be determined by the manner in which the examinations are conducted. Already teachers are complaining that the examinations...
13 October 2010
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13 October 2010
Mochudi businessman loses land case
In a two-hour judgement the Land Tribunal president, Phetsolo Nare said Malan's claim had no basis. Nare pointed out that there is no evidence to suggest that when Malan's ancestors passed on, they wanted him to have the land. He said the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Kill the blooming goat to find the owner
A man recently shot a goat that 'trespassed' into his yard, destroying crops and other plants in his backyard.Confirming the incident, Kgosi Oscar Mosielele said since there was apparent resistance from the tribe to keep livestock out of the village,...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
First Aid skills crucial in mining says Dr Gale
In his welcome remarks at the Botswana Chamber of Mines (BCM) Inter-mine First Aid competitions in Orapa on Saturday, Gale indicated that mining industries are prone to accidents that require First Aid application before the arrival of medical...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 13 October 2010
New BNPC boss to be named soon - Motsumi
Speaking in Gaborone at a special function for new and outgoing BNPC board members, Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Lesego Motsumi said government would soon make the appointment for the next BNPC chief soon. "We are...
13 October 2010
Kanye struggles with wastewater disposal
Southern District Council Chairman Leach Tlhomelang, told Minister of Minerals Energy and Water Resources, Ponatshego Kedikilwe last week at Goodhope during an emergency meeting that the village depends on pit latrines, septic tanks and soak away for...
MARANYANE NGWAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Aggrieved teachers to petition Venson-Moitoi
Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU) publicity secretary Mogomotsi Motshegwe said this during a press briefing on the ongoing impasse between BEC and the teachers. "It is very clear that Moahi has failed the nation and has failed to...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Bakalanga to build statue of Chief Nswazwi
Secretary of the project organising committee, Lewis Malikongwa said their plan is to erect the statue of their chief at the popular Nswazwi Mall in Francistown. He said the idea to construct the statue was inspired by the fact that the mall was...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 13 October 2010
"I remain your Kgosi"
Makgasane was on Monday, together with Bakwena Kgosi, Kgari Sechele III briefing his tribe on his appointment as Bakwena Deputy Kgosi. "I want to emphasise that I remain your Kgosi. I am not abdicating. Perchance anything happens to me, you must...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
What is in store for Matome and Nchindo
Count One and Two: Giving false information to a civil servant - Three years. Matome was found guilty of giving false information to a person employed in the public service contrary to Section 131 of the Penal Code. In Count One, Matome...
13 October 2010
Kgathi 'jibe' riles opposition youth leaders
Addressing a press conference on the issue, Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) Youth League spokesman Winfred Rasina said they were shocked by minister Kgathi who insulted them using the swear word 'Nxa'. "It was very arrogant of him. It is a...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
AB resignation from IATA 'confidential'
In a written response to our queries Albert Tjoeng, assistant director of corporate communications of IATA headquarters in Geneva Switzerland (Asia Pacific) said "Air Botswana resigned from IATA membership at the end of 2008 (they were not...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 October 2010
Making society a big classroom
I had, as it had happened, been in Bonn, Germany, the previous week, where I had been invited as a recipient member of the Right Livelihood Award in 1981. I have regularly attended the intervening gatherings of the RLA in the years gone by. I had...
* PATRICK VAN RENSBURG 14 October 2010
The dynamics around the Seretse case
Temperatures rose and the musty air inside the crowded court made bodies clammy and breathing a bit difficult. But it was not just the temperatures that rose, tempers could not be kept in check. At one stage the prosecution's Rahman Khan had to...
14 October 2010
Nurses shirk multiple duties, health system trembles
This action has within a few days caused more pain and suffering and left the beneficiaries of these non-nursing duties panic-stricken and disappointed. Nyalalani Moipolai maintains that "this issue of the nurses has to be resolved as soon as...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 14 October 2010
Media silent on climate change - journalists
Telling a tale of 'the revenge of nature' against mass production and consumerism that caught the human race in pursuit of technological and economic gains, this war of economies against nature has complexities due to the complex nature of the issue...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 14 October 2010
Rothschilds espouse vision 2016 ideals
The couple have embraced the ideals of one of the pillars of Vision 2016: to make Botswana 'an informed and educated nation'. The couple are fulfilling this by building libraries in the country, through their self-funded organisation, Bob & Sara...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 14 October 2010
CA reaches for new heights at Kgale hill
Their business of 22 years, CA Sales & Distribution, is less based on tenders from the government and more on fast moving consumer goods in the retail and wholesale trade. Their 120 trucks criss-cross the length and breadth of Botswana, from...
14 October 2010
Hawkers, vendors, a Key part of the economy
Known variously as the subterranean, the hidden, underground, shadow, secondary, black, invisible or parallel sector, this sector faces many challenges. The growth of the informal sector in general and the vendors and hawkers in particular, is...
14 October 2010
BNF Youth League position on Constituency Football League
We have watched proceedings surrounding the much talked about Constituency Tournament formerly 'Constituency League'. We would like to bring to FIFA's attention the following observations not just from a political point but also from...
14 October 2010
Know your labour rights
There have been instances where employers, with or without the knowledge of the union, attempt to implement a pending wage negotiation issue to non union employees. In most instances, the employer's attitude is intended to put pressure on the trade...
Mpho Ngwato 14 October 2010
What is in store for Matome and Nchindo
Count One and Two: Giving false information to a civil servant - Three years. Matome was found guilty of giving false information to a person employed in the public service contrary to Section 131 of the Penal Code. In Count One, Matome...
14 October 2010
Free at last!
Contrary to earlier projections, the men's rescue moved faster and smoothly, with each rescue coming at 440 minute intervals. Florencio Avalos became the first man to reach the surface and as he emerged from the 'phoenix', the missile-like...
14 October 2010
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