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Bodies found 2 years after French air crash, minister says
"We have bodies... there are bodies that are still in the parts that have been found," Ecology Minister Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet told Radio France yesterday. Air accident investigators have not confirmed that bodies were found, but the head of the...
05 April 2011
Barack Obama announces 2012 re-election bid
Obama's team released a video on his official website and sent an e-mail to supporters announcing his plans.The president has an online network of millions of Americans and his web campaign was widely seen as a key plank of his election success in...
05 April 2011
Japan starts dumping low-level radioactive water at sea
The release into the Pacific Ocean started shortly after 7:00 pm (1000 GMT) local time, public broadcaster NHK and news agencies reported. An official from plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) fought back tears during a televised...
05 April 2011
Libyan envoy takes Gaddafi message to Greece
Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdelati Obeidi flew to Athens on Sunday carrying a personal message from Gaddafi to Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou that Libya wanted the fighting to end, a Greek government official told Reuters. "It seems...
05 April 2011
Mugabe newspaper says Zuma 'a liability'
The comments reflect President Robert Mugabe's displeasure at Zuma, who condemned events in Zimbabwe in unusually strong language at a regional summit last week. "President Zuma's erratic behaviour is the stuff of legends," the Sunday Mail...
05 April 2011
Competition compels Barclays to slash customer costs
Botswana's second-oldest bank is doing this in a bid to retain its leading role in providing banking solutions.Announcing the company's results for the year ended 31 December 2010, Acting CEO Wilfred Mpai, said in a 100-day period stretching from the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Subdued 2011 awaits cutting and polishing firms
The price imbalance, which was triggered by the recession in late 2008, means the firms pay more for rough diamonds than they are able to sell them for to jewellers after they cut and polish them. Experts have explained that while the recession...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Project Syndicate
MADRID: The attack by a Western-led alliance on Muammar Gaddafi's forces in Libya is driven largely by principled motives. Had it turned its back on the Libyan rebels, the West would have betrayed its very identity. Of course, the same principles...
05 April 2011
To strike or not to strike, that is the question
On April 11, they plan to hold a vigil ostensibly to reaffirm the decision. The apparently irrevocable decision is as a result of deadlocked talks with their employer's representatives - Director of DPSM and other senior government officers. The...
05 April 2011
This transport issue needs imagination
On the contrary, lulling ourselves into a false sense of security could turn out to be fatal. Countermeasures to avoid such a scenario must be made at all costs. We have seen how the disturbance in the transport industry can be destructive. In...
05 April 2011
Glimmer of hope for Botswana at junior championships
It was all gloom in the morning session when 17 other local players went down to their African opponents. In some matches, the gulf in class between local players and their peers from other parts of the continent was evident as straight sets losses...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Selefu 05 April 2011
05 April 2011
Block 6 Clinic now a diabetes centre of excellence
The ministry has described it as the first diabetes clinic centre of excellence in the country, and advised diabetic patients to go to there for their medical needs. The Gaborone District Health Management Coordinator, Dr Aaron Libse refused to...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Couples living apart contribute to high divorce rate?
In many cases factors that cause couples to go their separate ways are common, like financial dishonesty and infidelity. But one of the factors that is overlooked by private sector employers, government and even couples themselves is the issue...
PATRCIA MAGANU-EDWIN
Correspondent
& MAITSEO MOLOLWANE
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Police committal proceedings stall
Yesterday, Rantao Mmeleki, Tebogo Khutsafalo, Kabo Ramohibidu, Michael Ramhitshwana, Dithuso Dintwe and Patrick Gobotswang, all police officers, appeared before Broadhurst Magistrate, Hauwa Nuru for their case to be committed to the High Court for...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Elusive Kefitile appears for disappearing
However, this was not for his 'famous' disappearance from under the noses of an armed escort of police and prison guards at Dibete Police Station recently, though it was also about a disappearing act. This time, the charge arose out of how...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Gaborone mayor survives
Yesterday when opposition party council members walked out of the full council meeting in a boycott, Lesole continued with the vote resulting in 17 councillors voting against the motion while two abstained. Opposition party councillors boycotted the...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari Desert
So today we look at a Maun-based company that successfully exports boats from a landlocked country to over a dozen countries throughout Africa. Superficially when you look at this as a business idea- exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari, it...
ROMAN GRYNBERG* 05 April 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 05 April 2011
Nothing charming about Chad
Flag-waving fans left Gaborone at 4pm and as the bus drove through the streets of the city motorists responded with blaring hooters. The fans filled the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport just before 5:30pm and there was an air of optimism...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Couple testing is a make-or-break affair
Although many couples have resorted to testing together, only those who get negative results stay together ,while most people with varying results have fights and end their relationships. Tebelopele's couple testing was intended to empower...
Maitseo Mololwane
Correspondent 05 April 2011
Botswana women chess players improve prospects
They are just a point behind leader, Sischy Monique Sian of South Africa. Keitumetse Mokgacha was not further behind, with just a point separating her from the other two local women players. Mudongo missed the chance to go top of the pile on Sunday...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Police to return confiscated liquor
On March 4, the police raided a Gabane restaurant, which belongs to Mohammed and Velonia Shahanz Sobhan. The restaurant is adjacent to a nightclub which is also run by the Sobhans. The owners of the business claimed that the police confiscated...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 05 April 2011
Man dies in burning vehicle
Some of the witnesses say that fire erupted upon impact of the colliding cars. Confirming the reports, Superintendent Nkwebi Chilisa said a Toyota Corolla had stopped at the traffic lights when an Opel Astra rammed it from behind. The two vehicles...
STAFF WRITER 05 April 2011
Zimbabwean pleads guilty to theft of gun with live rounds
The state, represented by prosecutor Carol Mantle said that since the accused has pleaded guilty as charged, he should have his fingerprints taken to determine whether he has other pending offences. Molalu however stated that she is satisfied with...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 05 April 2011
Local businessman arrested in Rwanda
Reports are that the man (known to this paper) appeared for mention last Thursday but it is not yet clear whether the Rwandan authorities will allow him to travel home. Sources close to the businessman allege that he was arrested in connection with...
STAFF WRITER 05 April 2011
BCP petitions Minister Kedikilwe over water shortage
As party members held a peaceful demonstration carrying placards and singing their demand for water they indicated that monthly water bills continue to escalate yet there is no water in the village. BCP has also demanded that all outstanding...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Mukokomani contemplates an exit from BDP
Importantly, Mukokomani is destined to change political homes. He was recently ousted from the mayoral position by the unlikely allies of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP). This was before he was...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Ousted Mayor Mukokomani wins 'reprieve'
In this civil application, the Selebi-Phikwe Town Council (SPTC) is listed as first respondent, whilst the recently elected mayor, Godfrey Mbaiwa is the second respondent. Justice Tshepo Motswagole issued a rule nisi calling upon the respondents to...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Botswana wins award at gender summit
Competing in the Response Category, Segobai's presentation focused on what the council is currently doing to respond to gender-based violence that exists in a chosen community. She revealed that in Kgatleng District child abuse cases, especially...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Employees in limbo as Bhagat shuts clinic
An employee, who preferred not to be named, revealed yesterday that they do not know what is going to happen to their jobs, and commitments and whether to look for jobs elsewhere. "We do not know what step to take.People are asking us questions...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Zebras' preparations for AFCON finals start
BFA president David Fani told a media briefing in Gaborone yesterday that they have made plans to take the team for a training camp probably in West Africa before they go for another one either in Europe or South America. Fani said this is done...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Be MOBILE, Premier League to ink P22.5m deal
The Botswana Premier League (BPL) and mobile phone services provider, be MOBILE, have concluded a new sponsorship deal reportedly worth P22.5 million that will be inked next week, Mmegi Sport can exclusively reveal. Both parties confirmed that a...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 05 April 2011
Back stage
October 1917 (1928) a.k.a Oktyabr is on today only, at the Gaborone Film Society, 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. At 6:30 pm before the film starts there will be a reception by the Russian Embassy. It will be followed by "Earth" on...
Sasa Majuma 05 April 2011
Entertainment galore for Kanye
The setting was also perfect for a night out, the cool shades of the trees inside Marapalalo Garden provided a peaceful night filled with a soothing breeze. It is not easy to get a good crowd for any entertainment event in Kanye but this one had...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 05 April 2011
Shanti Lo thrills revellers with his creative music
If there is one artist whose quality on stage is overwhelming, Shanti Lo is the undisputed king, with charisma, confidence, and unique band that also appear as eye-catching as butterflies. A charmer, Shanti Lo is really a performer like no other...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 05 April 2011
Maun mounts unique fashion show
About 11 models took to the catwalk showcasing an array of clothes made out of discarded rubbish. The aim of this environmental couture was to encourage the youth in and around Maun to design and make outfits from the unwanted trash to promote...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 05 April 2011
Exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari Desert
So today we look at a Maun-based company that successfully exports boats from a landlocked country to over a dozen countries throughout Africa. Superficially when you look at this as a business idea- exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari, it...
ROMAN GRYNBERG* 06 April 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 06 April 2011
Nothing charming about Chad
Flag-waving fans left Gaborone at 4pm and as the bus drove through the streets of the city motorists responded with blaring hooters. The fans filled the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport just before 5:30pm and there was an air of optimism...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Couple testing is a make-or-break affair
Although many couples have resorted to testing together, only those who get negative results stay together ,while most people with varying results have fights and end their relationships. Tebelopele's couple testing was intended to empower...
Maitseo Mololwane
Correspondent 06 April 2011
Selefu 06 April 2011
06 April 2011
Double Action move closer to title
The win saw Double Action maintain a six-point lead over second-placed Rollers who kept in touch with a 2-0 victory over Golden Girls. Double Action has 64 points to Rollers' 58. As the log leaders were crushing The Meat Girls, third-placed...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
BAA selects squad for Africa event
Selectors made their pick from more than 100 athletes who took part in a track and field competition organised by the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) in Orapa. However, BAA spokesperson, Glody Dube was not impressed with the quality of athletes...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 06 April 2011
Julius under the spotlight again
The officials feared for their lives following a series of ugly scenes throughout the match that left supporters of both sides enraged. Once again, referee Uyapo Julius came under the spotlight as he made multiple questionable decisions and failed to...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Under-23 bank on Nato's influence
Coach Daniel 'Chicco' Nare said he is keen on fielding Nato who has been influential for the senior side in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Young Zebras host the North Africans at the New Lobatse Stadium hoping to overturn the 2-0 loss...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 06 April 2011
Yesteryear stars coming to town
But if those two are not your favourites then perhaps you would be excited to learn that Mr Everything - William Mthethwa - is also coming and so is platinum selling Cheek to Cheek whose hit song Let Me Live My Live still remains an all-time...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent. 06 April 2011
Drama galore as Maitisong festival heats up
Here are some of the salivating theatrical presentations for this week. The Boy Who Walked Into the WorldThis play is a stage adaptation of the novel The Story of Lucky Simelane. A young man walks into the police station of a small country town....
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Culture Spears follow up with Triple R
The new release has subsequently pushed back the much-awaited release of Culture Spears' album to around September. However, word from Culture Spears is that the latest experiment is surpassing expectations. Triple R concept is inspired by the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Heavy fighting loosens Gbagbo's grip
Sustained machinegun and heavy weapons fire rang out from the direction of the palace in the commercial capital Abidjan before dawn in the heaviest fighting since soldiers backing presidential claimant Alassane Ouattara entered the city five days...
06 April 2011
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