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My unpleasant encounter with security agents
Only a fool takes threats lightly, especially threats of death made by members of elite units of law-enforcement agencies. These guys seem to care less that the world may be listening or watching them when they make threats, which they do with...
23 March 2011
Winning lives for God - Pastor Mubanga
The boat they were sailing in was being rocked by giant tsunamic waves to an extent that the disciples became very afraid, fearing that their boat would capsize and they would perish. But Jesus challenged them, asking why they did not have faith....
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Of Khama, democracy and the barracks
Khama, the son of the country's first president and a man who has spent much of his life in the barracks, upon picking his deputy it was feared and widely believed that the Republic of Botswana was now under the military junta. Another man from the...
23 March 2011
Arabs and Africans pawns in a chess game
The times though have been difficult these past couple of years. The year 2011 is proving a year of turmoil as the world - from Tokyo through Abidjan to Tripoli, Cairo, Tunis and Manama; and from Harare to Port AU Prince. Foreign policy practitioners...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Parents' involvement in child's education: a catalyst to success
FRANCISTOWN: While every parent expects nothing less than academic excellence from their school-going child, not many of them actively play their part. According to the Principal of John Mackenzie Primary School in Francistown, Pieter Langeveldt, the...
23 March 2011
The case against African Union
Africa is in trouble. The 'Dark Continent' or 'mere geographical expression' is, as ex-British PM Tony Blair would rightly observe, a scar in the conscience of the world. And this is all because the continental body dedicated to "promote democratic...
23 March 2011
'With this ring I thee wed'
I stood in the gardens of Fitchlea Primary School before my bride and charismatic Pastor Victor Mashoko, who declared us married on September 5, 2010. I turned slightly and looked at my mother who was full of joy and remembered what my...
23 March 2011
Going beyond the sky
"For me the sky is not the limit. I can go beyond the sky. The word impossible does not exist in my dictionary," says the highly ambitious Malebogo Zilberman. She says people used to tell her she is such a dreamer. The problem was...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Trade union recognition and collective labour agreements
In this respect, trade unions are required to be registered under the Trade Union and Employers Organisations Act. Once registered, the union is issued with a certificate of registration, which is considered by law as conclusive evidence that...
* GILBERT OFETOTSE 23 March 2011
Is defense and security a priority in Botswana?
In Parliament it has become the subject of intense debate. Ironically, the Police Mobile Unit (PMU), the precursor of the Botswana Defense Force was formed in 1976 as a result of pressure from the opposition Botswana Peoples' Party when the...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 23 March 2011
As i see it
The public, judging by the private press is quizzical at the pace of the opposition cooperation process. This comes out through press comments and analysis particularly relating to bye-elections. Granted the rhetoric of opposition cooperation...
Michael Dingake 23 March 2011
BNSC sponsorship launch postponed
The launch was supposed to be held today at the University of Botswana VIP Lounge. BNSC marketing and communications officer, Tshegofatso Matsheka said the launch was postponed because the sponsor is engaged elsewhere. "The sponsor has just...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Mix-up blamed for Koko's exclusion
Despite consistent scintillating displays for the defending league champions, national team coaches have overlooked Koko though he appears ideal cover for Phenyo Mongala who has seen little action at South African giants, Orlando Pirates. With...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Poor start to cricket preparations
Rhinos, coached by former Australian player, Jason Gillespie made light work of the Botswana national side in two 50 over friendly matches played in Kwekwe. After notching 113 all out, Botswana lost the first match by 150 runs after Rhinos posted...
BLESSED MHLANGA
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Upbeat Zebras off to Chad
Few fans turned up to see the team off while across the airport terminal, it was a hive of activity as the Swedish King touched down to a 21-gun salute mounted by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). Despite the low key send-off, the Zebras have vowed...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Stage set for 25th BIFM-EU Festival Concert
The 25th BIFM-EU Festival Concert, one of the popular arts events in Botswana, is billed for Maitosong on April 15. As in previous years, this year the concert of classical orchestral and choral music has every sign of being very successful and...
STAFF WRITER 23 March 2011
Leburu-Celtic 'Fusion' produces awesome beat
The groups started performing their individual sets. But towards the end of the concert, Leburu and his band joined forces with the Germans and came out with some classic sounds. It was quite a combination. Theirs was a fusion of...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Beware of HIV/AIDS, singer warns homosexuals
There are a lot of messages, especially in this era of the war against HIV/AIDS and health, socio-politico and economical challenges. To drive the messages home in a way that will make people pay attention, we need artists such as musicians to...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Animated Mabijo cartoons to launch soon
After selling over 2 000 copies of the comic book, Mabijo Vol.1 released last year, Mabijo creator Tebogo Motswetla says he is elated to be launching Mabijo on DVD, and probably on television too, after he successfully got the cartoon character -...
MONKAGEDI GAOTHLOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
US warplane crash lands in Libya
He said one crew member had been recovered safely. An operation is under way to recover another. It is not clear where the plane went down. The development follows a third night of allied air strikes against Col onel Muammar Gaddafi's...
23 March 2011
Israel ex-President Moshe Katsav jailed for rape
He was convicted at an earlier hearing of raping an employee in the 1990s when he was tourism minister, and of later sexual offences while he was president. The rape victim, known as Woman A, told the court he had first attacked her at the tourism...
23 March 2011
Diplomats, journalists flee from Libya into Tunisia
TUNIS: Fleeing the violent turmoil in Libya, several diplomats and journalists crossed into Tunisia through Ras El Jedir on Monday, reported the official press agency TAP. Alongside several hundred of refugees, a number of diplomatic...
23 March 2011
Troubled Haiti wins praise for calm election
The United Nations, which deploys thousands of peacekeepers in the notoriously troubled Caribbean nation, where more than 220 000 people were killed in a January 2010 earthquake, offered particularly strong praise. Now, the "primary task would be to...
23 March 2011
Countries slam Western air raids against Libya
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin severely criticised the US role in the "Odyssey Dawn" operation against Libya. "The use of force against other countries became a steady trend in the US policy," Putin noted, adding this trend was "disturbing."...
23 March 2011
Today's workspace
Having commenced work and undergone an onboarding programme (if in place), an employee settles down to perform to the contract. As the contract endures, world of work dynamics sometimes present business challenges which make the organisation...
Joseph Masango 23 March 2011
BMC unveils new compensation policy
This method of disposal is to be followed if such animals miss the abattoir kill and only on instructions of the veterinary officer or animal health officer on duty when the animals arrive. Explaining the new policy that has been in force since...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 23 March 2011
BotswanaPost opens state-of-the-art mail exchange centre
The new centre, which has been described as revolutionary, will bring Botswana's mail services on par with advanced countries in terms of modern technological advancement. Officially opening the facility, the Minister of Transport and Communications,...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Project Syndicate
French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin's flamboyant speech at the United Nations encapsulated the "spirit of resistance" against what proved to be a dangerous adventure. In 2011, under President Nicolas Sarkozy, France has again taken a highly...
Dominique Moisi 23 March 2011
MVA deserves pat on the back
The initiative is welcome and we hope that many lives will be saved. We are therefore hopeful that the MVA will find funds to erect billboards, or road signs that warn motorists in bold red letters that they are entering hot spots and need to drive...
23 March 2011
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23 March 2011
BNF man slams neglect of agriculture
He said that diamonds are not for ever, therefore it is imperative for the BDP to shift focus by starting irrigation farming in earnest to curb food shortages. Speaking at a political rally in Block 3 in Gaborone on Sunday, Bantsi said that to curb...
STATES MODIBATI
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Mogae leads 'Club' poll observer team to Nigeria
According to a statement from the former president's former office, Mogae will travel to Nigeria on Saturday from London where he will be attending the Mo Ibrahim Prize Committee meeting. He leaves for New York today to attend the MasterCard...
STAFF WRITER 23 March 2011
Our heritage
But many heritage photos are thrown away because it is believed that they are of no interest or value. Subsequent events, however, as in this particular instance, have a way of showing that the loss of such photos, and other forms of...
Sandy Grant 23 March 2011
No money for new projects - Mayor
Lesole said inspite of that, the council would continue with ongoing projects whose expenditure stands at P217,597,554. The Mayor said the council has been allocated P86,600,000 for the completion of the Naledi Infrastructure Development Project that...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Court to decide on the politics of BNYC
Former BNYC treasurer, Andy Boatile, took the BNYC and its executive committee to court in an urgent application to set aside a ban imposed upon him. Boatile is represented by Mishingo Jeremiah of Mmohe Attorneys, while BNYC and its...
PATRICIA MAGANU-EDWIN
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Gaborone mayor nips 'no confidence' motion in the bud
Yesterday councillor Ndiwane Kenosi stood up to comment on Lesole's speech, but chose instead to invoke Council Standing Order 45, which allows for motions without notice, and proceeded to move that council should declare no confidence in the mayor,...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Epic journey, epic challenges ,epic possibilities
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) President Dumelang Saleshando, Botswana National Front (BNF) president Duma Boko and Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) interim chairman Gomolemo Motswaledi indicated that their various parties were genuinely...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 23 March 2011
The BPP is likely to sign by-election agreement - Molapise
The reassurance from the BPP leader is notwithstanding the fact that the party has not attended the majority of recent opposition cooperation talks amid reports that its recently expelled leader, Whyte Marobela, has always been disinclined to work...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 23 March 2011
Ex-Tru Man Trust employee sues board chiefs
The board comprises Khumongwana Taylor Maoto, Julias Bolokwe, Robert Kabozu, Ogomoditse Maruapula, Isaac Seleka, Gabriel Masie, Sylvia Muzila and True Men Trust. The above are listed as first to eighth respondents respectively. However, "The eighth...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 23 March 2011
It pays to have principles - Dow
Dow was speaking to Mmegi yesterday following her latest honour by Newsweek, one of America's biggest weekly magazines, and The Daily Best, as one of the 150 extraordinary women who shake up the world. Dow said she feels greatly honoured to be among...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Veterinary alters cattle movement
Director of Veterinary Services, Kgosietsile Motsu has said the revised protocol will enhance traceability of livestock. Under the new dispensation, cattle movement permits will only be issued six weeks after bolus insertion and not three days like...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Khama supports no-fly zone on Libya
He said the resolution is well intended and urged all states to stand by it. Khama was speaking in Gaborone when welcoming King Carl VXI Gustaf of Sweden, who is on a four-day state visit to Botswana. "The least we can hope for from this...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
Gaborone mayor nips 'no confidence' motion in the bud
Yesterday councillor Ndiwane Kenosi stood up to comment on Lesole's speech, but chose instead to invoke Council Standing Order 45, which allows for motions without notice, and proceeded to move that council should declare no confidence in the mayor,...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
BMD postpones congress
Addressing journalists at a press conference in Gaborone, BMD interim deputy chairman, Botsalo Ntuane said of the 57 constituencies, only 35 have elected delegates. Though this makes a quorum for the congress to go ahead from tomorrow as earlier...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 23 March 2011
My unpleasant encounter with security agents
Only a fool takes threats lightly, especially threats of death made by members of elite units of law-enforcement agencies. These guys seem to care less that the world may be listening or watching them when they make threats, which they do with...
24 March 2011
Winning lives for God - Pastor Mubanga
The boat they were sailing in was being rocked by giant tsunamic waves to an extent that the disciples became very afraid, fearing that their boat would capsize and they would perish. But Jesus challenged them, asking why they did not have faith....
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 24 March 2011
Of Khama, democracy and the barracks
Khama, the son of the country's first president and a man who has spent much of his life in the barracks, upon picking his deputy it was feared and widely believed that the Republic of Botswana was now under the military junta. Another man from the...
24 March 2011
Arabs and Africans pawns in a chess game
The times though have been difficult these past couple of years. The year 2011 is proving a year of turmoil as the world - from Tokyo through Abidjan to Tripoli, Cairo, Tunis and Manama; and from Harare to Port AU Prince. Foreign policy practitioners...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 24 March 2011
Parents' involvement in child's education: a catalyst to success
FRANCISTOWN: While every parent expects nothing less than academic excellence from their school-going child, not many of them actively play their part. According to the Principal of John Mackenzie Primary School in Francistown, Pieter Langeveldt, the...
24 March 2011
The case against African Union
Africa is in trouble. The 'Dark Continent' or 'mere geographical expression' is, as ex-British PM Tony Blair would rightly observe, a scar in the conscience of the world. And this is all because the continental body dedicated to "promote democratic...
24 March 2011
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