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Ndaba's burden (Part 2)
Ndaba, the last born in the Gaolathe family, is such a spitting image of his father that if the late Baledzi was a young man today, he would be in the form of Ndaba, and if Ndaba was born in 1942, he would have come in the form of Baledzi. Last-born...
21 December 2010
SA under pressure to join anti-piracy war
Many are asking why South Africa is not joining the international naval fleets to combat Somali piracy, which is essentially an 'African problem'. The European Union (EU) has also asked South Africa on several occasions to join the EU...
21 December 2010
Fish Farming: profitability and potentials in Botswana
In fish farming, the farmer grows fish in captivity, thus necessitating the need to pay adequate attention to the health, nutrition and propagation of the fish. More often than not, the farmer's objective is profit-making, in which case the farm has...
21 December 2010
The politics of infiltration: A case study of the Manual Workers Union of Botswana
The growing wealth of the Union, despite the low pay of its members, the embourgeoisement of its employed officers, the domestication of ILO treaties, the limited success of Botswana's opposition parties, and internal divisions within the ruling...
* PNINA WERBNER 21 December 2010
'No one is above the law'
Lot MorokaThe man will be missed in the lower courts. He kept the Regional Magistrates Court above others with his fearless adjudication of cases that were brought before him. The former Regional Magistrate (South) and High Court judge designate, Lot...
21 December 2010
Education wrap up
When the teachers first started threatening to boycott the examinations, most people thought BEC would realise what stood to be lost. But NO. Who are the teachers anyway? Examinations time came and the teachers folded their arms and BEC were left in...
21 December 2010
On your new year's eve resolutions
New Year's Eve has as such always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. So important it is that some have carried out research on it and even offer advice on what to do to keep those...
Lawrence Ookeditse
Correspondent 21 December 2010
The tragic and joyous politics of 2010
It was an action filled year in which rival politicians circled each other, dancing two boxers in a ring while the nation found itself playing audience to an eventful political face-off. There was the flip-flop Phil and other flip floppers. Just...
21 December 2010
We are scared of losing in big games_Fabregas
Arsenal lost 1-0 to a Park Ji-sung header to continue a dire run against United, who beat them home and away in the league last season. Arsne Wenger's side have also lost their last four league games against Chelsea, the reigning champions. "They...
21 December 2010
Benitez denies being dismissed by Inter Milan
Former Liverpool boss Benitez told Spanish radio station Onda Cero yesterday: "I have not been fired. "I am surprised because I have seen a lot of headlines and I have been phoned by a lot of people asking me if I have been fired, and it is not true...
21 December 2010
Under-23s to clash with Egyptians
The result means the Young Zebras have qualified for the next stage with a 1-0 aggregate score, having won by a solitary goal in the first leg at home. The boys had received a major boost ahead of their trip to Namibia as Uniao Flamengo Santos lifted...
STAFF WRITER 21 December 2010
Kgalagadi Sands Boxing Club appeals for sponsorship
Other club boxers doing well locally include Patrick Seoko, Oratile Kgalaeng, Moeti Jonas as well as Kgomotso Bok. But despite its accomplishments, the club has no sponsors. Mmegi Sport caught up with the Bogogobo-born club manager-cum-coach...
WITNESS TAZIBA
Correspondent 21 December 2010
All is set for Tswapong's Ya Rena tourney
Tumasera village, which is engulfed in a feud over which ward's name should be used, may soon have such conflict as a thing of the past thanks to the re-branded annual football tournament dubbed Ya Rena Tournament (Our tournament). The tournament,...
WITNESS TAZIBA
Correspondent 21 December 2010
ECCO, Chiefs close gap
With log leaders Township Rollers' match against Unao Flamengo Santos failing to take place on Friday, ECCO and Chiefs took advantage to cut the lead at the top. Rollers' match against Santos did not take place at the UB Stadium after it appeared...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Johnny Depp: Angelina Jolie is 'normal'
The 47-year-old actor admits he had no idea what to expect when he first met the actress - who raises six children with partner Brad Pitt - ahead of them starring in The Tourist together. He said: "What I was most impressed with Angelina first and...
21 December 2010
Phikwe DJs impress samplers
The event was the 'Battle of the Phikwe DJs' against their Francistown counterparts at the famous Makhubu nightclub. The night started on a high note as revellers came in droves for the gig. The DJs threw all their punches, spinning one hit...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 21 December 2010
Book Review
Recently a new type of biopic has appeared on the scene. It takes only a slice of life, usually late adolescence and early adulthood, and presents it as something definitive to be enjoyed. This has worked with Coco Chanel and Winston...
SASA MAJUMA 21 December 2010
Re Sia Le Matebele show called off
The in-demand, Re Sia Le Matebele concert by Ekentolo, a project of Culture Spears, had to be cancelled because the owners of the joint, who happen to be foreigners, have been ordered never again to host live shows. One of the Tanzanian club...
21 December 2010
Mapetla now enjoys starring on TV shows
The Skhokho man, Thabo Ntirang, aka Mapetla, is ravelling in his new role as a television personality. He says Botswana Television (Btv) is paying him for his 13-episode dance competition show styled after one of his hit tracks, Shaya Ma Get...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Botswanacraft close 2010 with a fabulous Ringo show
This was for the second time that Ringo performed at the same venue this year. He was just there about two months back. But you can never have enough of this talented vocalist with his haunting lyrics. During his last show at the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 December 2010
Chevron confirms breach of Nigerian oil pipeline
Chevron "confirms that there was a breach on its Dibi-Abiteye pipeline in Delta state on Friday, December 17," the US oil giant said in a statement. "We have suspended production to minimise environmental impact and have informed relevant government...
21 December 2010
Man dies after COPE ruckus
Supporters of party president Mosiuoa Lekota - Quluba was one - claim he was injured in a confrontation between the factions on Friday, after Lekota stormed out of a meeting he had had with Mbhazima Shilowa. The Shilowa faction denies Quluba was...
21 December 2010
Gbagbo, UN showdown looms
In the tense aftermath of an election that Gbagbo insists he won, his spokesman said the president would never step down. Spokesman Pascal Affi N'Guessan accused Western powers of attempting a "recolonisation" of the West African state by installing...
21 December 2010
Formal sector employment up 9%
According to the Formal Sector Employment report for March, parastatals recorded the highest increase at 3.4 percent, followed by Local Government whose figure of 5.8 percent was boosted by the Ipelegeng programme. "It should be noted that the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 December 2010
Higher costs weigh down Imara financials
During the comparative period in 2009, the group made a profit of P6.3m. In a statement accompanying the results, management says the loss includes certain non-recurring expense items, namely, re-branding and a share of prior year losses from a...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Anglo eyes Oppenheimer's De Beers stake
Anglo already owns 45 percent of De Beers, with the Botswana Government holding the balance of 15 percent. According the newspaper report, Anglo's big institutional shareholders have been exerting pressure on the company to make De Beers part of its...
21 December 2010
SPEDU to become corporate entity
Addressing the media here recently, Seemule said corporatising SPEDU would give it autonomy, qualify it for budget allocation, and facilitate consulting with the relevant ministry. This would also give businesspeople in the Selebi-Phikwe region a...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Hands off Cde Moupo _ A Response to Calmon Monageng Mogalakwe
He boldly declares the need to record the history of the alleged deceit, treachery and betrayal of Cde Moupo, but then proceeds to give an account of the discussion, which allegedly took place between him and Cde Moupo at Mahalapye Hotel on 30th...
*ARAFAT KHAN 21 December 2010
As i see it
2010 went like the wind and all its historic events are behind us. Ngwaga o o sa nthateng feta irrespective of whether the year was unloving or not. The fact of the matter is that no year is so good that everybody wants it to be everlasting. What we...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 21 December 2010
Union leaders need to change
Reports show that unions, while very vocal about issues of human rights, including matters of corporate governance, among others, and rightly so, are found wanting when it comes to their own standards. We hear of unions failing to submit audited...
EDITOR 21 December 2010
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21 December 2010
Alleluya Ntseku Mathumo: An Obituary
Mathumo did his primary education at Siviya. He worked at the South African gold mines before joining a local cooperative society as a driver. He left the job briefly and concentrated on farming but later worked for Kalahari Ford/Barloworld. In 2004,...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 21 December 2010
Ivory Coast is test case for Africa
From the outside the Ivory Coast election looks like a classic case of an African incumbent refusing to stand down after losing an election. There are, however, a number of complicating factors which may lead to a protracted struggle and which...
21 December 2010
Radijeng takes chair of continental libraries
Radijeng took the chair after the SCECSAL conference which was held in Gaborone this month. Radijeng is resource centre coordinator at the Botswana National Productivity Centre's Information Resource Centre. At the conference held under the theme:...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Zambian envoy castigated for 'late coming'
Cordelliah Mpape made her comments when giving closing remarks at the end of a prize-giving ceremony that was held at the Francistown College of Technical and Vocational Education (FCTVE). The ceremony preceded the Prisons Inter-Division games...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 21 December 2010
Private security companies ready for festive season
These establishments can be schools and clinics, or VIPs, installations, service centers, shopping complexes, private homes, banks, offices, entertainment venues, public events, resort centers and airports. It is always a busy time...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 21 December 2010
Insufficient rain and tractors are the bane of peasants
Dam levels and water supply record from Water Utilities shows that there has been no increase in various national dams despite the recent rains. The record also reveals that last year around this time, some national dam levels had almost half of the...
MARANAYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Mass resignation didn't affect Dikgatlhong
The 87 employees resigned after receiving their dues when the industrial court ruled in their favour. Resident Engineer Boikanyo Mpho said the mass resignation coincided with a time when they were making final touches to a crucial part of the...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Staff sue Btv
For some time now Btv has been plagued by staff discontentment and allegations of maladministration, especially over the last three years. The staff has on a number of occasions complained to the station overseers - first at the then Ministry of...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
10 things you should know about your Parliament
(1) There is a general public feeling that MPs are in that sacred House to protect the interests of their electorate. That is not true. Majority of MPs are there to protect their interests and those of their families. There are more than six...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Mlazie dies
Former Assistant Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Duncan Mlazie, has died, Mmegi has established. Though his family could not be contacted, a family friend has confirmed the passing away of Mlazie yesterday. "Yes, it has been confirmed...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 21 December 2010
Boxing, athletics shine in SCSA Zone V1 Games
Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) Marketing and Communications Officer Modiri Ontitile said in overall, Botswana has exceeded the targeted medals based on the previous results obtained in the SCSA held in South Africa two years...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 22 December 2010
Book review
There are a surprising number of books both by Batswana and about Botswana that are hard to find, but are worth knowing about and reading. I have chosen a few of the best of the recent crop of these books. These four were all published in the...
Sheridan Griswold 22 December 2010
Sizzling movie picks for the festive mood
When Sam investigates a strange signal sent from the old Flynn's Arcade - a signal that could only come from his father - he finds himself pulled into a digital world where Kevin has been trapped for 20 years. With the help of the fearless warrior...
22 December 2010
Back Stage
A diary is hard to turn into a film. So only at the start and end do we see John Milton writing in it. On the lower left corner there are landmarks recorded, that are from the diary. But this is a drama that transcends many of the...
Sasa Majuma 22 December 2010
2010 was a good year for the arts
Cultural FestivalsThis year, the Kuru San Dance festival, which was not celebrated in 2009 due to financial constraints, was successfully hosted on a farm outside the village of D'Kar. As usual San performers impressed international audiences...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 22 December 2010
Festive shows 2010
It is jazzy, it is kwaito, it is house, it is kwasa-kwasa, it is afro pop, it is traditional and it is funky Hip-hop. That is the colour and taste for the Mascom Boosta bash at the Lion's Park on December 31. There is absolutely something for...
22 December 2010
Chinese online stores offer cat and dog leather
Search results and sales records from Taobao showed the most popular items were trousers and hats made from dog fur, which is touted for its ability to ward off the cold, AFP found after searching the website. One seller with the username...
22 December 2010
Gay rights row breaks out at UN
The general assembly was expected to vote on renewing its routine condemnation of the unjustified killing of various categories of vulnerable people, yesterday. It specifies killings for racial, national, ethnic, religious or linguistic reasons, and...
22 December 2010
US executions drop by 12 percent
The Death Penalty Information Center attributed the reductions to changing attitudes toward capital punishment, but acknowledged there have also been problems with the availability of chemicals used in lethal injections. "Whether it's concerns about...
22 December 2010
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