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Why opposition cooperation could fail
We reckon that perhaps it is time we comment on this development. Our take on it is that the approach taken by the cooperating parties is likely to bring more problems than it solves. It should be borne in mind that the current multi-party approach...
JOHN MAKGALA & BANYATSI MMEKWA 12 April 2011
The winners code
In 1935, at the height of the Great Depression, when doom and gloom were the order of the day, a 24-year-old young man arrived in Washington DC for the very first time. He had grown up in a small town and had dropped out of university because his...
George Chingarande 12 April 2011
'Go athola' - a cultural concept that refuses to die!
This is the concept popularly referred to as 'Go athola' (to charge) being the direct translation equivalent. James Kaisara of Masunga says, "This is a concept that cuts across all the tribes in the country. It is a concept that is fully understood...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 12 April 2011
Mocks: gay, stable and god loving
It is business as usual at Sedimo's church, the St John Apostolic Church where they continue to regard him as a highly talented and dedicated member of their brass band. Sedimo is counted among their gifted trumpeters and drummers at an African...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Sebina junction: a contrasting place of hope and despair
But for an ordinary traveller, the junction is a convenient hiking spot linking Sebina village, which lies about 9km north of the popular intersection, with a motley of other places. The intersection is also a gateway to the tourism destinations of...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
The hustle of the Zimbabwean shoppers
Itai Patisen (28) said that it is hard for him to buy goods here and hire transport to get them transported to Zimbabwe because of the exorbitant fares. "It is very expensive to transport our goods back to Zimbabwe after we have bought them here in...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 12 April 2011
Manyapeza retains his seat
The new vice-president is University of Botswana academic Dithapelo Keorapetse, who was voted in by 179 people.Other people voted into the youth league executive are Seabelo Thekiso (secretary-general), Gift Mathudi (deputy secretary general) Tebogo...
12 April 2011
Let's reduce the carnage on our roads -Mosigi
Speaking at a breakfast meeting held at the Phakalane Golf Estate on Friday morning, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Orapeleng Mosigi said Botswana should strive to halve its average of 500 fatalities per...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Strugglers register crucial wins
On Saturday, Miscellaneous upset Extension Gunners 1-0 in Selebi-Phikwe. The solitary effort from Zimbabwean striker, Master Masitara, in the first half was enough to seal victory for the Premier League rookies. Knowing what Miscellaneous' victory...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Battered but unfazed Kutlwano returns
Kutlwano was in Pool B with eventual winners, Kenya Prisons, Jos South of Nigeria and Jeshi Stars of Tanzania. The Botswana side beat Jeshi Stars 3-0 in the pool and 3-1 in the play-offs to finish 13th. Kutlwano lost to Kenya Prisons and Jos South...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 12 April 2011
Softball season ends in style
The deadlock ensued after Police IX beat a mulish Bears 3-2 in the last game in Gaborone on Sunday to scoop 22 points. The victory means that Police IX, Bears and Wells had to be separated by runs. Bears have scored more runs followed by Police IX...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 12 April 2011
24 million reasons to celebrate
The new deal will see Premier League clubs receive P100,000 grants each season while the prize money remains unaltered. The sponsor will give league champions P200,000 for participation in the CAF Champions League. Announcing the sponsorship deal in...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Back stage
Earth has been declared the single greatest achievement of Soviet cinema. In 1958 at the Brussels World's Fair, 117 film historians agreed it was one of the Top 10 "greatest films of all time". Earth is a "film poem" made at the end of...
Sasa Majuma 12 April 2011
Batswsana stage actors and directors shocase talent at Maruapula
Some of the shows included Mother of All Eating written by the celebrated author, Zakes Mda from South Africa, directed by Makhaola Ndebele, also of South Africa, and acted by Tefo Paya, a Motswana, Miss Margarida's Way written by Roberto Athayde,...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 12 April 2011
Meet aspiring, flamboyant fashion designer, Masilo
Although he has just entered the industry, there are already signs that there is a tough road ahead for the youthful designer. The 22-year-old actor from Thamaga says that he was the happiest when as a child he visited the shops with his mother to...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 12 April 2011
Mubarak denies abuse of power
The statement, broadcast on Sunday at the end of a turbulent weekend that saw a deadly military crackdown on protesters, only stoked more public anger in the midst of Egypt's turbulent transition to a more democratic system. In the prerecorded...
12 April 2011
Gbagbo captured
Troops loyal to Ivory Coast leader Alassane Ouattara captured his besieged rival Laurent Gbagbo in Abidjan on Monday, France's ambassador Jean-Marc Simon told Agence France-Presse on Monday. "Laurent Gbagbo was arrested by the Republican Forces of...
12 April 2011
CIC Energy walks financial tightrope
According to its quarterly results released last week, the Canadian firm has cash and cash equivalents of about 19.4 million Canadian Dollars (P130.7 million), against a budget of approximately 17.2 million (P116 million) for various expenses through...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Cement firm receives BOBS mark of quality
BOBS handed the certificate to MPC at the company's factory in Matsiloje Village last Friday. Speaking at the ceremony, the Managing Director of BOBS, Masego Marobela, said BOBS felt honoured that MPC had chosen it for certification instead of going...
PATRICIA MAGANU-EDWIN
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Union asks 'PHK' to save Tati Mine jobs
BMWU Secretary-General, Jack Tlhagale, has written four letters to Minister Ponatshego Kedikilwe to that end. Tlhagale says his union understands Kedikilwe, who is also the Acting Vice President, could be extremely busy at present. "The workers at...
PATRICIA MAGANU-EDWIN
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
As I see it
Africa is a war zone. Everywhere one looks, a battle in one form or another is raging to uplift Africa from some element of tyranny, despotism, dictatorship, absolute monarchism, authoritarianism. A blend of strategies must be devised to end...
Michael Dingake 12 April 2011
The pangs of over-dependence
That is why the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa has exposed us as a country. It has been many weeks that milk and milk products have been in short supply in many shops in Botswana. The shortage has caused price...
12 April 2011
Selefu 12 April 2011
12 April 2011
No English, no UB
Some registered super A*s and straight As but failed in English as a subject. But unless these students pass English, they will not be admitted to the University of Botswana (UB). Even those who have qualified to do science-based courses, such as...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Living the dam life at Lecha
For many years, Lecha Game Lodge has been the nearest getaway from Palapye, mainly as a fishing destination. The lodge is home to a large dam. The atmosphere around the dam is as serene as the still waters that run deep. Located deep in the middle...
ALE-ESI MAKGEKGENENE 12 April 2011
Our heritage
But this building is to be found in Lobatse, and not somewhere in South Africa, and being unique in this country, as I believe, deserves very special attention. Prior to Independence, this country was rare in the world in possessing almost no...
Sandy Grant 12 April 2011
BNF youth wing backs Gaddafi
BNFYL Secretary for external affairs, Thuso Mogorosi said in Gaborone yesterday that the league also condemns the Khama administration for severing diplomatic ties with Tripoli, while embracing Swazi monarch King Mswati, whom they say is an unelected...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
BLLAHWU inaugurates new committee
Speaking during the Selebi-Phikwe branch inauguration ceremony on Thursday, Seleka encouraged the committee to address challenges they may face in a respectable manner. The incoming chairperson, John Morobolo, said that Selebi-Phikwe being the...
LUCKY RAKHUDU
Correspondent 12 April 2011
Chief Justice wants state to pay LSB
Opening the new premises for LSB secretariat on Friday, Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo said although lawyers from the Attorney General Chambers, the Directorate on Public Prosecutions (DPP) and parastatals appear in court, they are by law exempted...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
BCP politician terms opposition unity a national project
She urged opposition parties over the weekend to put their differences aside and work together. She said the opposition should analyse and learn from their past mistakes if they want to achieve unity that has eluded them so far. She told the...
12 April 2011
Gaddafi accepts ceasefire with rebels
The announcement followed a meeting between the leaders and Gaddafi on Sunday in Tripoli, the Libyan capital, just hours after NATO air raids targeted his tanks, helping the rebels push back government forces who had been advancing quickly towards...
CORRESPONDENTS 12 April 2011
Public service unions declare black day
"This is to show how hurt they are by this issue's failure to be resolved," said Goretetse Kekgonegile the president of the Botswana Land Boards and Local Authorities and Health Workers Union (BLLAHWU) and spokesperson for the conglomeration of the...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
BOFEPUSU defers demonstrations
Spokesperson for the five public service unions Goretetse Kekgonegile said Thursday was agreed on to coincide with the issuing of the 48-hour notice to strike to the Director of the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM). He revealed...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Where is DK the saviour?
Everyone is now waiting to hear what his role will be in the anticipated Monday strike by public service employees over salary increment. Pundits are wondering if the postponement of the countrywide demonstrations, which were pencilled for today, was...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 12 April 2011
Mascom Tower to haunt Bakgatla royals in court
A source close to the case says Bakgatla royals Mmusi Kgafela, Mothibe Linchwe, Bana Sekai Linchwe, Bakgatla Kgafela, Chiliasi Matlapeng, Segale Linchwe and Seikanelo Sebolawe will face additional two counts when the matter resumes in June. The...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 12 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* 12 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 12 April 2011
Why opposition cooperation could fail
We reckon that perhaps it is time we comment on this development. Our take on it is that the approach taken by the cooperating parties is likely to bring more problems than it solves. It should be borne in mind that the current multi-party approach...
JOHN MAKGALA & BANYATSI MMEKWA 13 April 2011
'Go athola' - a cultural concept that refuses to die!
This is the concept popularly referred to as 'Go athola' (to charge) being the direct translation equivalent. James Kaisara of Masunga says, "This is a concept that cuts across all the tribes in the country. It is a concept that is fully understood...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 13 April 2011
Mocks: gay, stable and god loving
It is business as usual at Sedimo's church, the St John Apostolic Church where they continue to regard him as a highly talented and dedicated member of their brass band. Sedimo is counted among their gifted trumpeters and drummers at an African...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 April 2011
Sebina junction: a contrasting place of hope and despair
But for an ordinary traveller, the junction is a convenient hiking spot linking Sebina village, which lies about 9km north of the popular intersection, with a motley of other places. The intersection is also a gateway to the tourism destinations of...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 13 April 2011
The hustle of the Zimbabwean shoppers
Itai Patisen (28) said that it is hard for him to buy goods here and hire transport to get them transported to Zimbabwe because of the exorbitant fares. "It is very expensive to transport our goods back to Zimbabwe after we have bought them here in...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 13 April 2011
Manyapeza retains his seat
The new vice-president is University of Botswana academic Dithapelo Keorapetse, who was voted in by 179 people.Other people voted into the youth league executive are Seabelo Thekiso (secretary-general), Gift Mathudi (deputy secretary general) Tebogo...
13 April 2011
Let's reduce the carnage on our roads -Mosigi
Speaking at a breakfast meeting held at the Phakalane Golf Estate on Friday morning, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Orapeleng Mosigi said Botswana should strive to halve its average of 500 fatalities per...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 13 April 2011
As I see it
Africa is a war zone. Everywhere one looks, a battle in one form or another is raging to uplift Africa from some element of tyranny, despotism, dictatorship, absolute monarchism, authoritarianism. A blend of strategies must be devised to end...
Michael Dingake 13 April 2011
Living the dam life at Lecha
For many years, Lecha Game Lodge has been the nearest getaway from Palapye, mainly as a fishing destination. The lodge is home to a large dam. The atmosphere around the dam is as serene as the still waters that run deep. Located deep in the middle...
ALE-ESI MAKGEKGENENE 13 April 2011
Our heritage
But this building is to be found in Lobatse, and not somewhere in South Africa, and being unique in this country, as I believe, deserves very special attention. Prior to Independence, this country was rare in the world in possessing almost no...
Sandy Grant 13 April 2011
Harsh lessons for Botswana at Zone VI championships
The championships are taking place at the Olympic Youth Development Centre in Lusaka. The campaign started badly for the boys' team which was soundly beaten 127-10 by Zambia. The girls did not fare better as they went down 102-18 to the hosts before...
STAFF WRITER 13 April 2011
Botswana sprinter on SuperSport documentary
The producers of the documentary, Trans World Sport, were in the country last week to film the five-minute clip. The filming took three days and was focused on the professional level and personal life of the athlete. He was filmed training at the UB...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 13 April 2011
Coaches criticise referee Leso
Leso did well in the first half but was inconsistent in the second with some dubious decisions. The match official and his first assistant, Oamogetse Godisamang marred their performance further by awarding Notwane a controversial spot-kick in the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 13 April 2011
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