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'Patriotism is not anyone's private property'
Most of the people were in the orange colours of the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD). A lot of people had come. In the press gallery, some reporters had to stand as all seats were taken. The atmosphere was tense with expectation. It was time...
18 November 2010
I have lived poverty - Boko
It is the first of many that I and the current leadership of the Botswana National Front will hold in the course of carrying out our mandate to the party as well as our obligations to the nation. This particular press conference has a specific...
18 November 2010
A reporter's experience at Chobe National Park
I was among a group of 18 local journalists, from both print and broadcast media, who were taken on a game drive by local tour operators, Upengu Tours and Safaris, under the auspices of the Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA). I really...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 18 November 2010
Customer service corner
Mugg and Bean has secured a special place in the hearts of many coffee lovers and teetotallers alike. It has excelled to become synonymous with a decent coffee shop, either because they serve the 'best' coffee or because of the 'Bean' in the...
Kesego Ragontse 18 November 2010
Chronicle of a new dawn - Part 1
A year ago, when the 10th parliament convened in its first session following the general elections, very few would have predicted the realignment of political forces which today, for the ...
18 November 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 18 November 2010
The theory of the press
They spoke at workshops and wrote books that charcterised one form of the press as the 'command' type, in the same manner in which they described economic planning under the 'socialist. Regimes of eastern Europe, the Union of Soviet Socialist...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 18 November 2010
Youth embrace ICT
The youth have become an integral part of this amazing phenomenon that makes it crucial to possess ICT skills in order to survive. Besides studying ICT young people are also practising and running related businesses. As a result they have also...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 18 November 2010
HIV-infected mothers may breast-feed
Ministry of Health (MOH) and BOTUSA, about two years ago, announced that breast-feeding for HIV positive mothers is not a bad idea at all as research had showed that it was 96 percent safe. In an interview, Dr Tebogo Madidimalo, who is the PMTCT...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Project Syndicate
At least 8, 000 people are currently in hospital, and the death toll is near 600 from this waterborne bacterial disease. And, given the widespread unavailability of clean water, basic sanitation, and medical facilities, those numbers are sure to...
HENRY I MILLER 18 November 2010
Lifeline Botswana fights compulsive gambling
Established in 1999, Lifeline Botswana is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) and a regional representative of Lifeline Southern Africa and operates under Lifeline International. The NGO, whose vision is to see the people living happy, healthy and...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 18 November 2010
Police worried by 'senseless' killings
No one knows why these 'senseless' killings continue to escalate despite the enforcement of the death penalty in Botswana. There has not been any clear reason advanced to explain these killings, but speculation is that there is a general lack of...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 18 November 2010
Be warned against effects of hot weather
The Department of Meteorological Services recently predicted that temperatures would remain high through to the middle of this month, reaching a maximum of 38 degrees Celsius in some parts of the country. Health experts have warned that high...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 18 November 2010
Police launch 60-day drive to halt road carnage
Speaking at a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Gaborone yesterday, Police Commissioner Thebeyame Tsimako said the rate of road accidents in the country has been in a state of flux over the years. He explained that the general trend shows...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Zimbabwe crisis on SADC summit agenda
A highly placed source in Harare says the 15 regional leaders will be in Botswana from Thursday until Saturday to attend the official commissioning of the new SADC headquarters in Gaborone. The leaders will use this opportunity to attend the...
18 November 2010
Boko criticises presidential deportation
Speaking at a BNF meeting to brief members of the diplomatic corps, trade unions and members of public about BNF's response to President Khama's address, Boko said the deportation orders that have seen a lot of foreigners being bundled and removed...
EPHRAIM KEORENG,br>Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Madagascar officers in coup claim
Col Charles Andrianasoavina, who made the announcement, was one of the officers behind a coup that brought Andry Rajoelina to power last year. But Rajoelina denounced the mutineers and said he was unafraid of their threats. He said the action...
18 November 2010
We did it!
Once again, it was Jerome Ramatlhakwana who popped up with the winner at the end of the first half to take his tally in the qualifiers to four. The Zebras survived several scary moments and it came as no surprise when the UB Stadium erupted into...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
How the Zebras played
However, his distribution was not up to scratch on the day probably owing to the small UB Stadium pitch. Musa Ohilwe: 6/10He had a good first half but was pegged to his right back position throughout the game. He did not push forward enough to join...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Magistrate postpones sentence to next week
It is alleged that Sergeant Otsisitswe Tsogwane was stabbed with a knife, while escorting Paul Chikatala to Nyangagwe Referral Hospital a few weeks back. Chikatala and an ex-convict Maxwell Nduku, acting together with a common purpose, stabbed the...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 18 November 2010
MoE-Union talks off to tripping start
A joint statement by the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) and the Botswana Secondary Teachers Union (BOSETU) has accused the Education Minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi of misleading the public that negotiations have started at one national radio...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Over 120 BCL Mine employees receive long service awards
General manager of BCL Mine, Montwedi Mphathi said the skills and experience accumulated by the employees over the years will be treasured and imparted to the younger generation. Mphathi was speaking at the long service and retirees' ceremony held...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 18 November 2010
FNB introduces scheme to save time at new branch
This innovative scheme can be experienced at the new FNB Kgale View branch at Game City shopping complex that is defined by three unique colour coded specialised zones namely sales/service, relationship and teller zones. FNB Head of Marketing and...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 November 2010
EU promotes trade at Global Expo
The Delegation of the European Union to Botswana and SADC in partnership with the Centre for the Development of Enterprise(CDE) and the Swedish Trade Council will be exhibiting at the Global Expo. On the opening day, the EU, CDE and Swedish Trade...
18 November 2010
BTC spearheads green revolution
The telecoms giant printed 500 copies of its 2010 Annual Report or 90,000 pages becoming the first corporate to embrace the 'green revolution' or business activities that accommodate environmental impact imperatives. According to officials, the 2010...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Project Syndicate
BAGHDAD: The Obama administration's Iraq policy is in chaos. Seven months after Iraq's national elections, the United States has publicly denied taking sides in the wrangling over who will be prime minister. Privately, however, the US is...
FEISAL AMIN AL-ISTRABADI 18 November 2010
As i see it
Why is Honourable Minister Lesego Motsumi only tabling a bill 12 years later after Gladys Kokorwe's motion was unanimously supported in the Seventh Parliament? Where has she been, where has her party the BDP been? Kokorwe's...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 18 November 2010
Integrated approach vital for development
In our Tuesday issue, the plant engineers decried the fact that the project is bloated and will likely remain so even after several upgrades due to the fact that property development in Gaborone is not linked to its capacity. Essentially, city...
EDITOR 18 November 2010
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18 November 2010
Sudan pledges to hold and respect referendum vote
The UN called the meeting over fears that the vote, due to be held in January, could be delayed, reviving conflict between north and south. Security Council members pledged support, saying the world was watching. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon...
18 November 2010
Liberians guilty of stealing US food aid
Joe Bondo and Morris Fahnbulleh were found guilty of conspiracy, fraud and making false claims. Prosecutors said the two Liberians had sold nearly all of World Vision's food aid; auditors said a third of it was allocated to towns that did not exist....
18 November 2010
ZBC faces collapse as managers plunder resources
The sources said ZBC was in serious financial problems and almost failed to pay workers last month. "Ordinary workers at ZBC only got their October salaries last Saturday (November 7), and only after they had threatened to demonstrate," said one...
18 November 2010
Long Harry Potter movie clip leaked online
Well, if you have any knowledge of torrent sites at all, you should be able to view the first 36 minutes today, as a goodly chunk of the film has leaked online. The leak comes one day after the New York City premiere of the film. According to...
18 November 2010
Mascom to entertain kids
The party will enable the CEO and Mascom staff to meet with the Children of Rankoromane in a social and supportive environment with a focus on fun and friendship. The guests will be invited to join the Rankoromane children activities in offer...
18 November 2010
Beyonce' turns up the heat
The commercial, which begins with an image of the singer lying naked in a room, has been deemed 'too sexually provocative' to be seen by young children and will not be shown on British TV before 7.30pm. The Advertising Standards Authority...
18 November 2010
Rapper, Eve's Harare show cancelled
Media reports in Zimbabwe early this week reported that the rapper, who has sold over 5 million copies of her first three albums, will be performing in Harare alongside another rapper, T-Pain, enroute to Gaborone. However, yesterday...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Low pay won't deter young Modane
One such budding artist is Gaborone-based Solly Modane. Modane might not be a well-known name within art circles, but he is an emerging artist trying to find a niche in the market. Unlike some of his peers who aspired for more glamorous...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 18 November 2010
New Juju Boy's facebook page attracts 5000 fans
The feedback on facebook might be an indication that the singer's new brand of music, inspired by western pop music, is being appreciated by his fans. However, Juju Boy's new music does not yet look like it has taken the city by storm...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 18 November 2010
Mascarenhas stripped of her BBA position
The BBA took the decision in Selebi-Phikwe last weekend. BBA president, Kitso Robert told Mmegi Sport that the committee was not impressed with the information Mascarenhas give to the media and the general public. He said the association expected...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 19 November 2010
First Cut
After a long and hard-fought struggle interspersed with some acrimonious exchange over the years, Botswana football and in particular the national team, the Zebras, have finally come of age. Once described as the whipping boys of Africa, the tables...
DENNIS KEAGILE 19 November 2010
Zimbabwe thrash Sri Lanka
Left-handed opening batsman, Tarisai Mahlunge, hit a glorious 59 with six fours to lead the Zimbabwean run chase of 151. Blessing Mugumwa made 27 off 46 balls with two fours as Reginald Nehonde (19*) and Brighton Mugochi (12*) took the Zimbabwean...
SANJAY GOEL
Correspondent 19 November 2010
Interesting bouts in Best of Best tournament
The tournament, sponsored by Blue Crystal Sukiri, starts at 2pm tomorrow and Sunday. The year-ending competition pits the best in boxing with 43 fighters expected to trade punches. There are 21 bouts tomorrow, with 16 boxers qualifying for the Sunday...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 19 November 2010
Comets cling to top spot
The Jwaneng side should partly thank Prisons XI for holding second-placed Killer Giants to a 0-0 draw on Sunday. Comets are now two points ahead of Killer Giants. Comets' coach, Oris Radipotsane, has said that his aim is to finish the first...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 November 2010
Basketball teams battle in national championships
The line-up of the championship is not yet complete and tonight, Spartans and Flames play their outstanding league fixture to determine who joins Troopers, Police and Splinters in the last four. Troopers finished tops in the league with Police...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 19 November 2010
Tshosane remains cautious despite win
Jerome Ramatlhakwana's first half strike cemented Botswana's position at the summit of Group K but a cautious Tshosane warned qualification could go down to the wire. Tshosane's men have 13 points, six clear of Tunisia, with Malawi, Togo and Chad on...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 19 November 2010
What they said
I am happy with the support that we got today and I am happy about the performance of the other players." Mogogi Gabonamong"I think we did very well today [Wednesday]. We were a bit cautious coming into this game and if we could have scored two...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 19 November 2010
Good morning Equatorial Guinea and Gabon
When the draw for the qualifiers was conducted in Lubumbashi, DRC, the home of the continent's club champions, TP Mazembe on February 20, 2010, there was little reason for Botswana to celebrate. Out of the hat first in Group K were overwhelming...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 19 November 2010
Double Action, BFA clash over sponsors' logo
The dispute arose after the BFA secured sponsorship for the women's league. Double Action spokesperson, Senki Sesinyi said the BFA play rules and regulations state that clubs can put their sponsors' logo on the front of their jerseys. Sesinyi...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 19 November 2010
GU, Chiefs clash as league resumes
However, the clash between former champions, Gaborone United and Mochudi Centre Chiefs at the UB Stadium on Sunday afternoon is the big match of the weekend. Third-placed GU will want to win this tie if they still fancy their chances of catching up...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 19 November 2010
Cameron downplays climate deal at Schwarzenegger event
He said individual efforts were not enough without firm international agreements including major polluting nations like the US and China. He was speaking, via satellite link up, at a conference hosted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger....
19 November 2010
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