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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...
10 February 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 10 February 2011
Technology highjacks language
It sounded all too familiar. Somewhere out of the blue, Parliament and journalists now appear to have adopted the Americanism 'State of the Nation Address' to refer to the speech that the President of Botswana makes when the house opens, three...
10 February 2011
The BPP golden jubilee that was never celebrated (Part 2)
The Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) demanded racial equality and opposed the awarding of business licences along racial lines where only the whites benefited. It was also worried that the civil service was full of whites from apartheid South Africa and...
10 February 2011
The problem is not the cellphone
This small gadget has however become a source of heartache and many a relationship has broken down because of it. A few years back a Maun man cancelled his wedding plans after he intercepted a message in his fiancee's cellphone. One of his dejected...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 10 February 2011
Basarwa battle for relocation to Xabexau
In the ensuing battle that has already reached Ditswanelo 170 Basarwa of Xaxaba Island are accusing the government of betrayal by renegaging on its promise to grant them permission to relocate from the flood plain island of Xaxaba to the neighboring...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 10 February 2011
Protect domestic animals
However, the same zealous protection does not seem to extend towards domestic animals. Their widespread and blatant abuse is an accepted norm. According to Adele Betteridge-Ntobedzi, Chairperson of the Botswana Society for the Prevention of...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
As I See It
I try to keep abreast with world events around the globe and around the clock; I tell you the 'Mubarak Must Go Uprising' caught me napping. When rumour started circulating during the 'Jasmine Revolution' in Tunisia that Egypt might be in what...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 10 February 2011
Child car seat, when is it a law?
When they asked me what they must get me, I decided on a car seat. He still rides in it and will continue to do so until he is five years old when I'll get him a different one. My parents were spellbound when they saw him peacefully sleeping in the...
WAZHA DITSHEKO 10 February 2011
Project syndicate
But, as Western governments - and European Union government, in particular - respond, they should view Lukashenko's brutal crackdown as a major turning point: the moment when the regime could no longer claim popular support and was forced to confront...
MITCHELL A. ORENSTEIN 10 February 2011
Camping starts for Africa Junior Championships
There were 12 athletes in camp prior to the arrival of 38 others last week at the Athletes' Village in Gaborone. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) president, Moses Bantsi said most of those who went to camp last week are students waiting for...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 10 February 2011
Bantsi remains unopposed as BAA head
The BAA boss is unopposed for the elections set for February 19. Bantsi has never faced opposition for the post since his election in 2003. If he gets the nod again in the forthcoming elections, he will have been at the helm for a third term. The...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Happy Hearts off-load 22 players
The departure of the 22 almost depleted the entire squad of the White City-based club. Happy Hearts' director, Phadza Butale, said the players were released for reasons ranging from lack of commitment, technical limitations and the team's new vision...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 10 February 2011
ECCO sends Moyo packing
The two parties decided to end their relationship on Tuesday night. "I can confirm that we did part ways with our coach, we handed him his letter today (Tuesday). "His contract was coming to an end next month and we usually negotiate with our...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 10 February 2011
Can Machesa bounce back into the limelight?
Perhaps the only other song that managed to reach the same level was Tinto by Matsieng, another traditional song with some explicit content. Since the release of Sango, Machesa have struggled to maintain the same standard. The group has been on a...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 10 February 2011
Lions film moves the world to care
Botswana wildlife Filmmakers Beverly and Dereck Joubert, longtime chroniclers of Africa's wildlife, have shaped the Botswana-set saga for maximum dramatic impact, sometimes to a fault. Yet there's no denying the burnished beauty of their footage, or...
10 February 2011
Botswana leans towards European Digital TV migration
As southern Africa prepared to switch into digital television, the Japanese and Brazilians, who have perfected a rival digital migration system of their own, made efforts to compete with their European rivals by hosting a workshop for regional...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Russians to attempt arctic crossing
The expedition, set to begin on February 17, will serve for some of the first tests of Russia's GLONASS satellite navigation technology, Moscow's bid to challenge the dominant US global positioning system (GPS). Territorial claims on the Arctic are...
10 February 2011
G4S security firm was warned of lethal risk to refused asylum seekers
Details of how some G4S guards developed a dangerous technique for restraining deportees by bending them in aircraft seats is disclosed in official testimony drawn up by four whistle-blowers from the company. Their evidence was secretly submitted to...
10 February 2011
Gbagbo 'not welcome' in Canada
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon said in a statement, "Laurent Gbagbo and his entourage are not welcome in Canada". "Furthermore, all persons found to be involved in the subversion of the democratically elected government of the...
10 February 2011
SA criticised for sending 'warship to Ivory Coast'
James Victor Gbeho, head of the 15-nation West African bloc, which has threatened to use force to oust Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo, told journalists "there is a South African warship docked in Cote d'Ivoire." "Action such as that can only...
10 February 2011
Ex-prosecutor blasts Sweden on Assange
Sven-Erik Alhem, a former chief district prosecutor in Stockholm, told a British court considering a Swedish request to extradite Assange that Swedish prosecutors should have tried to question Assange in Britain before applying for his...
10 February 2011
Entrepreneurs urged to exploit Tati mine by-products
Speaking at the BOCCIM business council budget review seminar in Francistown on Tuesday, he informed entrepreneurs that they are free to buy by-products from the mine. He was reacting to one of the presenters who suggested that there should be better...
PATRICIA MAGANU-EDWIN
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
BIDPA predicts economic boom for Francistown
"Francistown must therefore expect a boost in its economy as it is the centre of business in the north between Tati, Selibe-Phikwe, Orapa, Mosetse and Sua Town," Moepeng said in his presentation to the BOCCIM Business Council's budget review here on...
PATRICIA MAGANU-EDWIN
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Know your rights
These articles addressed the procedure and the substance in which an employee may be dismissed by the employer. As previously, dismissal is acceptable in an employment relationship provided the dismissal is substantively and procedurally...
MPHO NGWATO 10 February 2011
The new traffic bogey is trial by ambush, and unconstitutional
The regulation is shocking to say the least, as would any piece of legislation that disregards the concept of presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a court of law. Even more ridiculous is the total disregard and circumvention of due...
EDITOR 10 February 2011
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10 February 2011
HIV/AIDS gets 88.5% of development budget
This amounts to 88.5 percent of the ministry's development budget.In response to the budget speech, presented early this week by Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo, National AIDS Coordinating Agency (NACA) Coordinator,...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Court to rule on extenuating circumstances in murder case
High court judge Justice Terrence Rannowane made these submissions yesterday in court during heads of arguments by the defence and prosecution counsel on the matter against Zibane Thamo. Thamo murdered his girlfriend of five years Sihle Dube at...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 10 February 2011
BCP warns Ramsay against partisan politics
BCP secretary general Dr Kesitegile Gobotswang said Ramsay reacted to political statements made by some leaders of the opposition concerning the illegal and unconstitutional relocation of residents of the CKGR and the controversial granting of a...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Botswana Press Council lambasts Kaboeamodimo
Aubrey Lute was responding to a news bulletin on the public broadcaster RB1 on Monday that stated that the Mass Media employees are shocked by the story published in private newspapers relating to the conduct of employees at work described as a total...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Mphathi resigns from BCL
Montwedi Mphathi, the first BCL limited Motswana General Manager is reported to have tendered his resignation from the company. He is said to be joining Botswana's Sowa-based salt producer Botash. "It appears he will serve notice before taking up...
STAFF WRITER 10 February 2011
Opposition wants probe into BDF, DIS tenders
Responding to Finance Minister and Development Planning Minister Kenneth Matambo's 2011/12 Budget speech, Ntuane yesterday attributed the re-deployment to diplomatic service of Former Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration,...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Employees defy Kaboeamodimo
The bulletin read on the State Radio station RB1 on Monday stated, "The Employees of the departments of information and broadcasting services have expressed shock and dismay at the recent reports about the meeting last week where they met to discuss...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 10 February 2011
Technology highjacks language
It sounded all too familiar. Somewhere out of the blue, Parliament and journalists now appear to have adopted the Americanism 'State of the Nation Address' to refer to the speech that the President of Botswana makes when the house opens, three...
11 February 2011
The BPP golden jubilee that was never celebrated (Part 2)
The Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) demanded racial equality and opposed the awarding of business licences along racial lines where only the whites benefited. It was also worried that the civil service was full of whites from apartheid South Africa and...
11 February 2011
Influx of foreign players elicit mixed reactions
The veteran football administrator repeated the claim that the influx of foreign players in the country curtails the development of local talent. However, opinion is divided on the impact of foreign players in Botswana football. But it is not in...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 11 February 2011
Young Strikera' manager denies firing senior player
Speaking to Mmegi Sport, Lesego says he was shocked on Tuesday this week when Team Manager Jacob Tshube called him aside and told him he was no longer welcome at the club and ordered him to stop training instantly. While Tshube has distanced himself...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 11 February 2011
Botswana might host COSAFA Under-20 Again
COSAFA chief executive officer, Sue Destombes has said they are considering bringing the event back to Gaborone again. "We had a meeting at the end of January and we should be having an answer at the end of this month as to whether Botswana will host...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 11 February 2011
Volleyball startowers above the rest
Mmegi Sport: Tell us about yourself? Ribbin: I was born on Christmas Day in 1982. I am the first-born and I have three sisters. I was born and bred in Nkange in the Central District. Mmegi Sport: What attracted you to volleyball? Ribbin: Just the...
11 February 2011
DC to hearSatmos-Hotspurs' feud
Hotspurs lodged a complaint with the DC, arguing Satmos' defender, Tafadza Zombe, was ineligible to play as he was still serving a two-match suspension following his red card against Mahalapye Highlanders. Satmos deny any wrongdoing. First Division...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 11 February 2011
National chess championships start with free-for-all
The stage offers minnows a rare chance to pit their wits against established players and possibly cause upsets. Defending champions have been exempted from the round that will be staged on Saturday and Sunday at Legae Academy in Gaborone West Phase...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 11 February 2011
Ramotswa braces for derby
The two teams meet in the second round of their First Division South league match at Siga grounds tomorrow. Letlapeng's new coach, Timmy Setswe's character and tactical acumen will be tested as this will be his toughest challenge since he took over...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 11 February 2011
Prospects of a loss are dim for Rollers
Balanced squad with depth: Another key factor that should give Rollers their second title in a row. They have one of the most balanced squads in the league - from defence going forward. Kabelo Dambe is solid between the posts, sometimes standing out...
11 February 2011
Chiefs to test ECCO's resilience
All eyes will be on ECCO who have slumped into third place and fired Moyo this week. They could not have asked for a tough encounter than a meeting with free-scoring Centre Chiefs. The two teams meet at the Francistown Stadium tomorrow afternoon....
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 11 February 2011
Trump 'seriously thinking' about presidential run
Appearing on CNN's Piers Morgan Tonight Wednesday night, Trump said the United States is faring poorly and has lost the respect of the world. "I am seriously thinking about it. I won't make a decision till June," he said. "But I will make a decision...
11 February 2011
Silvio Berlusconi's legal woes explained
The case is the latest in a long-running series of legal wrangles featuring the scandal-plagued politician and billionaire media mogul. What is Berlusconi accused of? Prosecutors allege that Berlusconi paid for sex with a 17-year-old nightclub...
11 February 2011
Labour strikes erupt in Egypt
Various agencies launched strikes nationwide, including employees in the petroleum, railway and telecommunication industries. About 2 000 workers are on strike in the petroleum sector, said Hamdi Abdel-Aziz, a spokesman for the petroleum...
11 February 2011
Juju's French revolution
Malema defended his singing of the song in papers filed at the high court in Johannesburg yesterday. In his 126-page founding affidavit, he cites the Freedom Charter, the constitution of the ANC, an article by the National Heritage Council, an...
11 February 2011
WikiLeaks defector blasts Assange in book
Assange also has "a very free and easy relationship with the truth," Daniel Domscheit-Berg claims in the book, Inside WikiLeaks. And WikiLeaks lost key software that lets users submit documents anonymously when Domscheit-Berg and another colleague...
11 February 2011
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