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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
Airstrike hits Libyan convoy
The regime, meanwhile, insisted Muammar Gaddafi won't step down but said it is ready to discuss changes in how the country is governed. Backed by an international air campaign, the rebels have made inroads in recent days in eastern Libya. They...
06 April 2011
Today's workspace
Periodically, a manager appoints an employee to act in a vacant position. Such employee, including those who have not had the opportunity to act, would, at some point in time, wish to be considered for promotion. Claims for promotion have ended up...
Joseph Masango 06 April 2011
Textiles off to a brisk 2011
Last month's exports are the sixth highest in 22 months, a period during which the textile sector nearly collapsed under the weight of the recession, stiff competition from Asian rivals and reduced support from Southern African Customs Union Duty...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
DTC acts to boost Sightholders' viability
This comes on the backdrop of concerns about the viability of the local diamond cutting and polishing firms, reportedly operating below break-even due to high labour costs and other factors such as productivity and infrastructure. In an interview...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Swaziland - Southern Africa's shameful secret
The people's revolution could not have come at a better time. We believe Mswati III has overstayed and should go. He has caused the Swazi people more harm than good. Leaders of Swazi civil society organizations including religious denominations,...
* MOETI MOHWASA 06 April 2011
Project syndicate
After all, Mohyeldin is a modest guy, despite being one of Al Jazeera's best-known reporters - and clearly a rising international media star. Al Jazeera has good reason to gloat: it has new cachet in the US after millions of Americans, hungry for...
Naomi Wolf 06 April 2011
Wake up wa Mutharika!
Mr President you are leading a very worried nation. For a while now the good people of Malawi have been complaining about the way you are running government and your apparent lack of respect for them. These are the people who voted for you, not once,...
06 April 2011
Ngwato Landboard appeals High Court decision
The case arose after the landboard withdrew a ranch allocation meant to compensate the civic leader for giving up his borehole to the people of Malatswai in Serowe North West. The councillor was convinced in 2005 by the Serowe North West constituency...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Designated driver for drinkers
Despite the government's efforts to reduce alcohol abuse, since President Ian Khama began his term in 2008, many Batswana are still unrepentant drinkers. In fact, besides the introduction of the alcohol levy and the cutting down of operating...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Phikwe cllrs reject special full council meeting
A source at the council indicated that the planned special full council was convened by the Town Clerk Kutlwano Matenge to consult with councillors on the latest developments in the mayoral office. Instead of a special full council meeting, a...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Merafhe recovering well - Masisi
In a brief interview, Masisi said though he could not state when the VP will be well enough for official duties, he was impressed with his recovery. "He will come, he is recovering well," he said. The minister said that the VP is still on leave...
STAFF WRITER 06 April 2011
Mogoditshane SSS opens with 1,400 students
The school, which has admitted 1,400 students from within the southern region, was expected to have its first intake last term, but remained empty for the first three months due to late Form Three examination results. Speaking at the orientation for...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
PSP accused of abuse of power
Mmegi visited Molale's farm yesterday and found Ministry of Agriculture employees in the process of erecting shed netting for a nursery. The employees, who identified themselves as Ministry of Agriculture field assistants and workshop attendants,...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Landlord says he has no gripe with KDC
Contacted for comment, Fidelis Ncube told Mmegi yesterday that he had heard of the allegations through the media. "So I would suggest you get it from them. If they have a problem they can come and talk to me. They go around soiling my name; I don't...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 06 April 2011
Estate developer Jamali has 147 residential plots in Tlokweng
Jamali says on his website that his company is currently the biggest private developer in Botswana. Still in Tlokweng, Jamali says he is building a 250-room hotel. Jamali was last week served with court papers for prosecution for allegedly corrupting...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 06 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* 07 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 07 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 07 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 07 April 2011
Selefu 07 April 2011
07 April 2011
Montgomery unlocks Benjamin
Lock had been invincible in the warm-up tournament, beating Montgomery in the final last Sunday, before powering into the quarter-finals in the championships proper. He, however, found Montgomery uncompromising as the diminutive South African...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 07 April 2011
Short-term contract does not bother Moyo
"I am not complaining because I came here to do the job; more specifically to turn the team around," Moyo says. After watching his team down Gaborone United 2-1 on Sunday, the Zimbabwean says although Gunners are now safe from relegation, he will...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 07 April 2011
Nkabithi gets technical sponsor
Under the agreement, Dlala will provide the boxer with all equipment from training gear, casual wear to fighting gear. In addition, the boxer will be given travelling and meal allowances whenever he is preparing for fights. His technical team will...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 07 April 2011
Setback for Young Zebras
The Young Zebras are likely to miss the vital services of international midfielder, Ofentse Nato and defence stalwart Gaopatwe 'Shoes' Seosenyeng. Nato is out the squad after his club, Gaborone United (GU) declined to release him saying that he risks...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 April 2011
Mascom avails league sponsorship cash
Speaking at the launch of the sponsorship yesterday, Mascom boss, Jose Vieira Couceiro said it was not a difficult decision to continue sponsorship. "Mascom is convinced that volleyball has made concerted efforts to positively protect and promote...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 07 April 2011
Molepolole's Boloke jumps on the bandwagon
Over the years, especially after the commercialisation of traditional music, the market has seen a number of upcoming traditional musicians, perhaps influenced by the fact that those who started it all have reaped enormous benefits. The genre...
STAFF WRITER 07 April 2011
Miss Margarida's Way opens
Miss Margarida's Way, a collaboration between Jessica Lejowa, director and lecturer in the drama division at South Africa's Witwatersrand University and Bongile Lecage-Zulu, actress and flautist, opens tomorrow at Maru-a-Pula's Moving Space, and will...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 07 April 2011
Strengthen anti-piracy law - Franco urges Govt
Franco said that although he has been impressed with the sales of his new release he believes he could have raked in a lot more money if it were not for piracy saying he recently caught some Zimbabweans in Jwaneng selling pirated copies of his latest...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 07 April 2011
Gbagbo, in bunker, negotiating Ivory Coast exit
But a defiant Gbagbo denied he was willing to surrender despite a fierce assault by forces loyal to his rival Alassane Ouattara backed by UN and French helicopter strikes. Gbagbo told French television channel LCI his army had just called for a...
07 April 2011
Libyan rebels condemn NATO over Gaddafi advance
NATO officials have said their six-day-old air campaign is now focused on Misrata, under daily attack by army tanks and snipers as the only big population centre in western Libya where a revolt against Gaddafi has not been crushed. The rebels...
07 April 2011
Pluczenik expands its Botswana operations
The Belgian company first set foot in the Botswana diamond industry in 2006 when they opened their sorting facility that was inaugurated by former President Festus Mogae. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the P26 million factory, Pluczenik...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 07 April 2011
Govt secures P288m for transport project
The project is a component of the P2.6 billion Botswana Integrated Transport Project that also involves capacity building, feasibility studies and infrastructure development. Other components include studies on the Trans-Kalahari, Mmamabula-Ellisras...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 07 April 2011
Is Paedophilia coming to Botswana
Phile a Greek term divining from the word dinlia, said to describe 'love' or 'deep friendship.' According to Powell (2007:4) Etymological meaning Pede or Paedo is divined from the Greek word 'Paedo' which means 'boy' or 'child'. The word...
07 April 2011
Project syndicate
In a nationwide vote to select local authorities (the so-called Conseiller General), the far-right National Front gained 11percent of the votes cast, but secured only 0.1 percent of the seats. This discrepancy between the National Front's...
Guy Sorman 07 April 2011
Nigeria's elections must not let Africa down - Mogae
Mogae, the head of observers from the Commonwealth, told AFP in an interview that he regretted that Nigeria had to postpone upcoming parliamentary, presidential and state polls, but said it was the only reasonable choice. "It is best to have...
07 April 2011
General strike will be crippling
This time the walkout will see about 93, 000, or 98 percent of the government workforce, downing their tools. Not only will the planned 10-day industrial action be huge it will also have disastrous consequences. Here is the picture: Hospitals will...
07 April 2011
Nurse sues former housemate for defamation
Tsholofelo Carol Monametsi, 26, a nurse in Francistown appeared in court before Justice Kholisani Solo alleging that her former housemate Aliya Portia Mabona defamed her character by writing a letter to the housing committee, her boss and some of her...
PATRICIA MAGANU-EDWIN
Correspondent
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Staff Writer 07 April 2011
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