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The case against military intervention
From all indications, the actions of these international actors are based on two precarious grounds - as though the fact of Laurent Gbagbo's despicable conduct amounts to an unconditional justification for any form intervention; and as though the...
24 January 2011
Lebanon heads for lengthy political deadlock
That is about the last thing that is likely to happen, and everybody knows it.Assuming the situation cannot be retrieved - and it has gone so far that it is hard to see that happening - Lebanon is clearly in for a lengthy period of political deadlock...
*JIM MUIR 24 January 2011
Rising rivers swamp another Australian town
The flooding in Kerang, in the southeast state of Victoria, follows weeks of massive flooding in northeastern Queensland that the government says could be the nation's most expensive natural disaster ever. Overflowing rivers swamped an area larger...
24 January 2011
Calls for purge in Tunisia
The cabinet was due to hold its first meeting, with caretaker Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi under pressure from opposition leaders and protesters, who say there is no place in government for allies of the former leader. Four opponents of Ben Ali...
24 January 2011
Gbagbo lawful president: ACDP
"Our conclusion is that Gbagbo is lawful president of the country, his presidency is supported by the constitution and the laws of the land," the African Christian Democratic Party leader said in Johannesburg after a visit to the West African...
24 January 2011
Gabon dictator funded French political parties: WikiLeaks
A senior official at the Bank of Central of African States (BEAC) made the accusation four days after Bongo's death in June 2009, in an interview with a diplomat at the US embassy in Cameroon, according to the cable released by WikiLeaks. "Gabonese...
24 January 2011
Sekgororoane on BNF and her new home in the BMD
Our English teacher Koma taught us tough English. He would tell us that, "'Ga o re motho o makgakga, you say they are super-serious!' However my political activism was to start later," relates Rhoda Sekgororoane, a former BNF activist. She...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Unsustainable ARVs 'jails the HIV-positive'
In the findings of Kitso Aids Training Programme made public in 2008, as of January 2007, for instance, there were 60,000 cumulative HIV/AIDS-related deaths. Kitso Aids Training Programme is an NGO working with HIV/AIDS specialists in combating the...
24 January 2011
What has 2011 got in store for political parties?
Just a few months after the 2009 general elections, there were so many things that happened and helped change the political landscape of the nation. Who would have predicted that one of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) sons, Botsalo Ntuane, would...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Welcome to Mahalapye bus rank
The three parking lots meant for taxis, combis and buses cannot cope with the flood of taxis, combis and the buses which converge on this limited space, causing much congestion and unsanitary conditions. The uncontrolled flow of the north and...
DIRANG LEKUNTWANE
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Legalising sex work in Botswana
Picture a sex worker being picked up at her spot or house by a client who is the man who has offered to pay for her services. They get into his car and drive away and maybe it is just early evening. He knows exactly what he wants to do with her but...
24 January 2011
The unending battle of slander
A caption "Kadugli is surrounded by scared villagers who have survived mass killings and forced relocation." To the left of this picture is the inscription "Survival," an emblem with two palms reaching out in a manner that suggests a longing to be...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 24 January 2011
Revolution in Tunisia: Lessons for Africa
His Prime Minister, Mohamed Ghannouchi announced a national unity government that includes three opposition leaders and members of the old regime but this only fuelled the revolutionary fires. The looting and protesting did not stop as calls for the...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 24 January 2011
"Village politics" keep progress out of Zwenshambe
With eight wards, namely, Chabale, Mafa, Thobani, Mulale, Ndan'gwa, Phandu, Malobela and Nyuke, this Tati West village in the North East District has a population of approximately 2 000 people, the majority of whom are subsistence farmers. Back in...
EDWARD BULE 24 January 2011
One hell of a gamble: Duma, Dumelang and Gomolemo?
Elsewhere in the 'green camp', albeit not necessarily green for the 'tree huggers', the handing over of the baton to the younger (Dumelang) Saleshando marked a catalyst of some sort while the election of Duma Boko as Botswana National Front (BNF)...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 24 January 2011
Botswana's P8bn SACU nightmare
It is a worrying image of a group of small economies namely Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland held hostage by the dominating economic power of South Africa. Botswana is set to suffer irreparable damage if South Africa has its way and the new revenue...
24 January 2011
'The boys were dandy, the girls cute'(Part 2)
"I am fascinated by this. Can we get different outcomes in similar cases and what would be the cause of that?," Ngakaagae loudly wonders, frowning for a second. Like all lawyers, Kgosietsile Ngakaagae has a penchant for making his arguments by...
24 January 2011
Nico run wild
Nico United blasted minnows Black Peril 5-1 as goals poured from all over the pitch for the Phikwe side who had a new coach in Zambian Elijah Chikwanda being in-charge for the first time. Zimbabwean hitman, Tendai Ndoro scored twice in...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 24 January 2011
BMC in narrow win
BMC notched a narrow 1-0 win over visiting TASC in a dull be-MOBILE Premier League encounter played at the Lobatse Town Council Stadium on Saturday. Lovemore Morirwa scored the only goal of the game through a penalty in the half hour mark. Referee...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Angeles beat ub giants as softball league reach half-way mark
In the first game on Saturday, Blue Angeles walloped UB Giants 10-4 at the National Diamond. The game started well with both teams showing urgency. But it was the Thebephatshwa army-based Angeles that registered three runs in the first inning. The...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Maun Terrors triumph over BR Highlanders
MAUN: Maun Terrors registered their second victory of the season with an emphatic 3-1 win over fellow relegation candidates, BR Highlanders of Mahalapye in a game played at Maun sports complex on Saturday. The victory takes Terrors to 7...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Young Zebras gallop forward
Young Zebras proceeded to the second round of the 2011 All-Africa Games qualifiers after holding a stubborn Swazi Under-23 side to a 1-1 draw in the second leg tie played at the UB Stadium on Friday afternoon. The result mean that the Young Zebras...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Rampant Chiefs brushes aside GU
Clinical Mochudi Centre Chiefs brushed aside Gaborone United with a convincing 3-0 drubbing in a be MOBILE Premier League encounter at Molepolole Sports Complex on Saturday. Skilful winger Galabgwe Moyana and Moemedi Moatlhaping each struck once in...
Chipa Legodimo
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Ecco see off Gunners
Extension Gunners felt the wrath of another Francistown side in two consecutive weekends as they suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of ECCO City Greens at the New Lobatse Stadium on Saturday evening. A goal in each half by ECCO talisman Malepa...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Soul Food
Hello everybody and welcome back after a few weeks of some 'tough' rest and relaxation! Hey talk about some reckless abandon with food and all things festive! Now that reality of work has hit and we're all back and ready to face another year ahead -...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 24 January 2011
Talking Musika
In the second decade of the 21st century, it will be important for cultural workers to reckon with the reality of the increasing momentum towards the creation of a 'one world' culture driven by advanced technology and knowledge. Botswana has failed...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 24 January 2011
Only 50 pitched up for F/town My Star auditions
Even the 50 left the judges unimpressed with their talent. Despite the low turnout by prospective singers, the Civic Centre hall, where the talent search was held, was teeming with spectators who paid an entrance fee to watch the show. One of...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 24 January 2011
A night of crazy back 2 class in Lobatse
But no, this was how Ozone Club in Lobatse looked like on Friday night where five local DJs were spinning the discs in a show dubbed "Back to class". A good number of "students" turned up for this "night school". The DJs' line up was rich with top...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Eskimos add cool ice to the beat
The cool drinks come in various flavours that appeals to the youths. They have a deal with retail stores such as Choppies, Medsef and Shoppers. However while they are still awaiting a barcaode to enable them to supply the big chain stores at the...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
MAD gets madder in 2011
Dubbed 'Battle of the Finalists' MAD 2011 will see finalists from 1996 to 2010 on the battlefield where talent would be the ammunition, and P50, 000 cash prize and a mini three-part series on the national broadcaster going to the winner. The...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Zakes Bantwini show attracts over 1000 crowd
Although it was his first time in town, the man responsible for hit tracks such as 'Clap your hands' seemed to have captured the hearts of Batswana as his show attracted over 1000 people. Fashion Lounge however proved to be too small a venue to...
Correspondent 24 January 2011
My Money
I thought as the new year starts and we start evaluating our investments and what new or additional instruments to add, it would also be an opportune time to refresh our minds about this investment instrument. The timing also allows us enough time to...
OLEBILE MAKHUPE 24 January 2011
Brand campaigns forge ahead despite rains
Deputy director of Botswana Brand, Ludo Mokotedi, said that initially the targeted areas to be reached were 90 but this was later increased to 100. "We have now reached more than 50 percent of our target area even though we increased the number of...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Debswana s cut 8 plucks 38 interns'
The group, whose areas include electrical, mechanical and building/civil engineering, will be attached to various companies on the construction aspect of the project. Officially welcoming interns at an induction session, Operational Readiness...
24 January 2011
Projects line up for P640M S/Phikwe bailout
The MoU allows government to tap into a Re-Employment Account, which is a fund housing BCL Mine and Tati Nickel's repayments of loans lent out by the EU's SYSMIN facility dating back to 1991. Under the facility, the EU lent out 84 million euros...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Give Basarwa their rights, simple!
Of late there have been debates around Basarwa living conditions and government's attitude towards them. My arguments should not be seen to be a campaign against Botswana diamonds as they are the very source of our development, success and pride. My...
24 January 2011
ETCETERA ||
There were two occurrences, which made the past week particularly distinctive for me. The first was when I went to the BURS office in Gaborone to settle my income tax dues. I couldn't have made a worse mistake. In previous years I...
SANDY GRANT 24 January 2011
Health Chat
There are many reports that a low fat diet with lots of exercise has the possibility of preventing cancer. However, most cancers are as a result of age, meaning that you are more likely to get cancer as you get older. This does not...
KIRAN BHAGAT 24 January 2011
Issues In Education
Last week's issues introduced people to the innovative research of Esther Duflo, a pioneer in development economics at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. One of her early studies Schooling and Labour Market Consequences of School Construction in...
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SHELDON WEEKS 24 January 2011
The Winners Code
In these events contestants compete against one another with the winner being the one who leaps the greatest height. At the beginning of the competition a bar is set at a predetermined height, and the contestants take turns to attempt to jump...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 24 January 2011
Please save ailing Bokamoso
Over two weeks ago, the hospital was placed under provisional sequestration. Last week it was reported that it will retrench 100 staff. This was a pointer to the fact that the hospital is not able to sustain itself. The greatest casualty is the chief...
EDITOR 24 January 2011
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24 January 2011
Mokubilo village wallows in poverty
It is apparent in the inhabitants themselves through their worn-out clothes, bare feet and the aimless loitering of people without much to do to fill-in their days. A number can often be seen indulging in the popular Chibuku as a pastime. Mostly...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Parents blamed for abducted kids
A survey carried out on the streets of Francistown by this newspaper revealed that most people believe parents would have been negligent when their children go missing. Cases have been reported where some of the children returned home while others...
Tebogo Kgalemang
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Francistown-Ramokgwebana road ready in august
"We gave them an extension because of some factors like abnormal rainfall, relocation of services and so on," he said. Initially the completion date was last September and then it was to be completed by December 31 but now the new completion...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Poverty contributes to mental disturbance
Researchers have revealed that young children raised in poverty-stricken families are likely to have mental challenges and this may affect them later in life. "The lowest levels of antisocial behaviour are found in children whose parents start and...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Young robbers get 10 yrs, ordered to pay Somali P40,000
The accused persons, Kenanabo Tshabatau, 23, Daniel Moatswi, 25, Kabelo Tshukudu, 25, and Moshe Nakale, 25, are said to have attacked Amhed Gutale, damaged his eye and got away with a wallet containing P3,200, R1,050, a driver's licence, his refuge...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Suspect wants Madandume to recuse herself
Edson Maphorisa (28), is charged with escaping from lawful custody after he allegedly escaped from Kutlwano police holding cells. Appearing for mention last week, Maphorisa, a Zimbabwean national told court that he wanted Madandume to recuse herself...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 24 January 2011
Ngoma on his political life and future plans
Describing his early days in politics as "a past of pleasant and sweet memories" Ngoma says although initially reluctant, he became active in politics in 1984 when he was in his early 20s. "There was one man during those times, the late...
Kopano Olesitse
Correspondent 24 January 2011
Kalafatis suspects come to court
However the Kalafatis case, through both public pressure and the work of the family lawyers Dick Bayford and Duma Boko, has come to be a sort of test case for all extra-judicial killing cases. Kalafatis was killed execution style by suspected...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE 24 January 2011
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