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Yemen's president orders forces to protect protesters
He has also instructed forces to prevent direct confrontation between the two sides, according to an official statement. Since the unrest began two weeks ago, 15 people have reportedly been killed. Nine members of the ruling party have quit over...
28 February 2011
US compromises on industrial pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued final regulations on cutting air pollutants such as mercury and soot at boilers, which provide heat and power at factories, and incinerators. The new standards will cost industries such as...
28 February 2011
Cameroon editor jailed after jail visit
The editor of La Boussole was accused of receiving confidential documents from the former finance minister Polycarpe Abah Abah while inside Yaound prison on February 17. Abah, who has been in jail since 2008 for embezzlement, had asked Nkamtcheun to...
28 February 2011
Julian Assange to be extradited to Sweden
He has consistently denied the allegations, made by two women in August last year. Howard Riddle, the chief magistrate, delivered his ruling at a hearing at Belmarsh magistrates court in London. It is unlikely to be the end of the matter,...
28 February 2011
Report: Libyan capital deserted; opposition seizes major city
Misrata is now in the hands of the opposition, who have driven out the mercenaries, according to witnesses and multiple media reports. The opposition also controls the second-largest city of Benghazi, where crowds cheered as international journalists...
28 February 2011
ANC owns 'Shoot the Boer' song
"The first point relates to the ownership of the song... proceedings may have the effect of... criminalising that song and this would impact on the propriety... of the ANC," said advocate Vuyani Ngalwana, acting for the ANC. The party is...
28 February 2011
Treason charges for Zimbabweans watching uprisings footage
Senior officials of President Robert Mugabe's government have repeatedly warned that any attempt to unseat the country's 87-year-old leader by similar means will be crushed. The group of lawyers, students and trade unionists, unkempt and unwashed...
28 February 2011
The 2011 Budget - another 'rich man's budget?' [Part II]
The controversial supply of the new police uniform is a good example of how the disgraced former Minister of Defense, Ramadeluka Seretse was caught up in conflict of interest and BDP activists like Macdonald Peloetletse mysteriously won...
COMRADE MOORE 28 February 2011
National budget 2011/12 - an opposition response: Part 3
I am afraid we share similar suspicions. Our view is that public enterprises that should be privatised are those that are loss-making; without any prospects of salvaging them into the black. Even then a strong case must be made...
*BOTSALO NTUANE 28 February 2011
Towards a better Botswana - A 2011/12 budget response (Part 1)
Madam Speaker, before delving into the budget speech I wish to take this opportunity to wish His Honour the Vice President General Mompati Merafhe, MP for Mahalapye West Constituency a speedy recovery from Milpark Clinic in Johannesburg where he is...
* ISAAC MABILETSA 28 February 2011
Gunners court Moyo, Mwaanga
At a press briefing at the Lekidi Football Centre in Gaborone last week, Gunners' chairperson Ludo Kemoen confirmed reports that they are interested in the two tacticians to fill the void left by Nare's departure to Lobatse rivals, BMC. There have...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Swallows thrash fighters
The Southern District team had earlier kicked out Magotlhwane Young Brothers and fellow first division team, Naughty Boys, to book themselves a date with Boteti. Lewis Sekgwanyana put Swallows ahead as early as the fifth minute after a goal-mouth...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 February 2011
And the nominees are....
Athletics and karate lead in the number of nominations in the 19 categories to be contested. Amantle Montsho of athletics looks likely to be crowned sports person of the year for the third time in a row following her historic achievements on...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 28 February 2011
Magosi thrash GNT
The game began with GNT attacking the Premier League side and creating scoring opportunities that they failed to bury. They were nearly punished for their profligacy when Chiefs set-up the deadly Joel Mogorosi to tap the ball in; only to be flagged...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 28 February 2011
Notwane sail through
He started the game with his strongest line-up and his charges played with caution to avoid embarrassment and maintain hopes of wining a title in another bad season. Playing at home, Real Masters still managed to match Notwane in open play despite...
frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Tears of joy as GU stage narrow escape
The fans were overcome by emotion after GU outwitted Mogoditshane Fighers in a post-match penalty shoot-out 4-2 to avoid the humiliation of being tossed out by a First Division side. The supporters had more reason to celebrate because they got ample...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Talking Musika
There have been some reports in the newspapers about the recent celebration of Languages Day in Maun. The event was organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, it is reported. The government representatives are quoted committing...
Rampholo Molefhe 28 February 2011
Soul Food
Okay now that we got Valentine out of the way, let's move away from the heart a bit and focus more on the gray matter.If you are like most people caught in the rat race yet suffering from numerous bouts of stress and low serotonin levels - a sign of...
Boitshepo Giyose 28 February 2011
Wine-tasting event attracts wine connoisseurs
Wine lovers on Friday descended on the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) to taste a variety of wines on display. Wine tasters were taken through a variety of steps on how to best enjoy their wine that is, wine serving...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Welcome to Botswana
Welcome To Botswana, which showed last year at the Maitisong Festival, had a preview show Friday night ahead of its showing at this year's festival. The show, written and directed by Edward Moroka, has been described as an explosion of songs and...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Ngoni's art pieces simply captivating
Titled Back to Basics, the two-week exhibition brings under one roof the pair of Ngoni and Gaemeone Modisane's works to an audience, which never ceases to be wowed by Ngoni's brush. A recurring theme in the exhibited works is the basic...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Makhenzi shines at intervasity
Makhendzi performed Rhythmic Elements' songs as a solo artist. However, Makhendzi had control of his audience and when he left the stage after an hour, the crowd was still asking for more from him. He was playing alongside DJ...
Victor Muyakwabo
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
'Don B' fails to sparkle
Usually, he leaves his fans calling for more with his unique voice where he changes tones at will, but this time he was only there to "honour a promise". Botshelo was not the only one who appeared rusty on the night. Perhaps it is worth noting that...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 February 2011
My Money
In one of our articles last year, we discussed the concept of bonds and who issues them. 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...
Olebile Makhupe 28 February 2011
'Foreign firms dominate okavango tourism operations'
According Lesedi Karanja from the Department of Tourism, 41.7 percent of tourism businesses are currently owned by the locals while 42.8 percent of tourism businesses belongs to foreigners. He was speaking at a services forum organised by Citizen...
Boniface Keakabetse
correspondent 28 February 2011
Absa life launches in Botswana
The company will start operating in March. Absa Life Botswana will underwrite and distribute funeral and credit life products through Barclays Insurance Services (Pty), Ltd. As part of its strategic growth initiatives, Absa Life Botswana will...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 February 2011
Contractors urged to work within budgets
The Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Johnnie Swartz, made the call at the second annual consultative stakeholders meeting on project implementation held at Boipuso Hall last Thursday. Swartz said it has since become increasingly...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Vaka resigns as BIHL CEO
"The board of directors of BIHL wishes to announce that the BIHL group chief executive officer, Regina Sikalesele-Vaka, is resigning from her position at the company in order to pursue other interests, effective 1st April, 2011," the company said in...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 February 2011
Low interest rate regime for 2011
Announcing the 20110 monetary policy statement on Friday, central bank governor Linah Mohohlo said that despite the pressures emanating from mostly food, fuel and administered prices, there are prospects for a low and stable inflation in the...
Brian Benza
Staff writer 28 February 2011
BNF congratulates form three students
You have not only done yourselves proud but your families, teachers and Batswana at large too. We would like to say to those who did not make it not to lose hope but to continue to upgrade their qualifications. As a party we are aware that you...
28 February 2011
Etcetera II
With the Inner City News now out on the streets, we have a really surprising number of newspapers for most of the year - but then go into that ridiculous situation during the Christmas/New Year holiday weeks when we have none. Even though I...
Sandy Grant 28 February 2011
Health Chat
I have lots of white spots on my nails, is this a sign of a lack of calcium in the diet? NO. Many people believe this, but it is not true. Your regularly looking white spots are more often caused by trauma sustained on that part of the nail...
Kiran Bhagat 28 February 2011
Issues In Education
Previous Issues looked at cyberbullying in the United States of America and South Africa and how parents, teachers and the older generations are lagging behind. However, as adults they still have a pivotal role to play in guiding the younger...
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S.Weeks 28 February 2011
The Winners Code
The Golconda diamond mines are situated in south central India in the state of Hyderabad. The distinguishing characteristic of the Golconda diamonds is their incredible transparency, whiteness and purity. Over the centuries, these...
George Chingarande 28 February 2011
What Is the priority - growing food or homosexuality?
Lesbianism was then unheard of. If it was, it was not discussed at the same level as 'homosexuality' practiced by men. There is no telling how prevalent the practice was in reality because the practitioners were fearful of public...
28 February 2011
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28 February 2011
Third parties destroy marriages
According to custimary court president, Margaret Ludo Mosojane, "A marriage is a contract between two people, to care, protect and love each other. Whenever they have problems they stick together to solve them but the moment a third person interfers...
Lindiwe Mozola
Correspondent 28 February 2011
Why men do not disclose their problems
Research shows that men hardly disclose their problems and would rather die inside than share them. It does differ according to the character of the person as well as the matter at hand. For example man find it difficult to disclose matters...
Lindiwe Mozola
Correspondent 28 February 2011
How step-children affect relationships
Many people believe that if one is willing to be in a long-term relationship with someone who has a child, be it a man or woman, they need to tell the other person whether or not they accept the child. In fact it seems some partners are taken by...
Tebogo Kgalemang
Correspondent 28 February 2011
My Indian experience
I had to ask a friend who had been to India about this unknown place in the land of Mahatma Ghandi. To my surprise, I learnt that Hyderabad, which is in the state of Andhra Pradesh, is the heart and soul of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, which...
Kagiso Sekokonyane
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Dukwi refugee camp: a living hell for asylum seekers?
The refugees come from countries like Angola, Namibia (Caprivi Strip), Somalia, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Burundi, Sudan, Eritrea, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Most of these refugees came to Botswana fearing wars that ravaged...
Kopano Olesitse and Kunyalala Manyepedza
Correspondents 28 February 2011
Botswana fails to mark sadc health day again
Since its first commemoration in 2008, Botswana has failed to observe the day though the government says it recognises its importance. The director of Public Health, Sheenaz El-Halabi said on Friday that they are planning to mark the day though...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
BotswanaPost loses P1.2M?
The alleged misappropriation of funds is alleged to have taken place at the Botswana Post head office in Gaborone. Central Police Station commander, Kevin Mookodi, confirmed on Friday that indeed they are looking in to the case of possible...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Govt speaks with forked tongue on salary issue
While the Minister of Finance, Kenneth Matambo and Botswana Democratic Party MPs are encouraging unions and government representatives to continue negotiations for an increment, President Ian Khama and others say it is not an opportune time for a...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
CLLR Kgalajwe rescues poverty stricken Mmutle
Kgalajwe said: "As the area councillor of Satellite North I am aware of Kesegofetse Mmutle's situation. When I first visited her even before the story was published, I was profoundly touched. The first thing I did was to have her...
Maitseo Mololwane
Correspondent 28 February 2011
Francistown councillors demand industrial court
Speaking in a full council meeting here in the council chambers on Tuesday, councillors spoke strongly with raised emotions, noting that lack of the Industrial Court here delays progress on many labour issues and that is an insult to the second...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 28 February 2011
BDP thumps opposition in by-election
BDP's, Isaac Mabechu, garnered 383 votes followed by BNF's, Odirile Ngenda, who got 295 votes with Botswana Peoples Party (BPP) candidate, Silent Tlale, trailing behind with 78 votes. There were seven spoilt votes. It was apparent from the...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Change f/town street names - councillors
The man who tabled the motion, James Kgalajwe of Satellite North said that street names in Francistown, especially in the Central District, are technical with some reflecting nothing but the history of the colonial master. He said in the history of...
keabetswe newel 28 February 2011
Unions still disgruntled over salary negotiations
The unions came out of the second meeting with the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) disgruntled and called for an adjournment. One of the leaders, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they failed to agree with the employer...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 28 February 2011
Problems in breaking 'the chain'
According to Wikipedia (2010) this campaign was launched in March 2009 and developed under the auspices of the National Prevention Technical Advisory Committee. The campaign uses a diverse range of communication channels such as interpersonal...
Maitseo Mololwane
Correspondent 28 February 2011
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