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Project syndicate
But now America's debt ceiling has become the subject of intense political posturing and touch-and-go negotiations behind closed doors. And, obviously, the outcome has implications that go well beyond the US. As part of America's system of checks...
Mohammed a.el-Erian 23 June 2011
June 16 and Botswana
The unprecedented covert action of the SADF followed the killing in custody of Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko, in 1977. Majority rule was achieved in Zimbabwe in 1980 against the backdrop of an increasingly costly ant- guerrilla war in...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 23 June 2011
On Evil
TIRO SEBINA (2010)Author: Terry EagletonPublisher: Yale University PressPlace of Publication: New Haven and London ISBN: 978-0-300-17125-9 Using sources from theology, philosophy, literature and psychoanalysis, the book administers a clever check-up...
23 June 2011
Wal-Mart and the Game in Botswana
This gives the global wholesale and retail giant a foothold in Africa from which it will almost certainly expand. As throughout much of Southern Africa Massmart is better known as Game and therefore by extension a decision made in Pretoria,...
*PROFESSOR ROMAN GRYNBERG 23 June 2011
Malema speaks at ANCYL Congress
We welcome all delegates and guests to the 24th National Congress of the African National Congress Youth League. We welcome the ANC Youth League back in Johannesburg, because it was here in Johannesburg, 67 years ago that the ANC Youth League...
23 June 2011
How the police jeered and taunted
It was an ordinary striking day for the strikers. They did not expect the show of might that was to be displayed by the police. In the morning, they sat under the Morula tree as had become their wont since the strike started. They were waiting...
23 June 2011
Reminiscing with Dr Chiepe on the history of education in Botswana....
Mmegi: What are your thoughts on the history of education in Botswana? Who came up with the project, and as you reflect on its past, where would you say it all began? Chiepe: Botswana's education system has evolved, rather than was produced, by one...
DR LILLIAN MOKGOSI
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Where is modimo, the red mite?
Not so long ago, after some days of rain, crude circles and crosses would be found all over the ground, in and out of yards, signs of children's reverence for the mites. The reverence came from their elders' directions that when one finds a...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Neo Matome-harum: arts advocate
Matome adopts a contemporary approach to her work. She explores social issues through different media. Her art addresses the taboos of the society such as sexuality. One piece titled Mosadi Gender Series focuses on gender with emphasis on...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Project syndicate
The Spanish-French novelist and screenwriter Jorge Semprœn, who died recently, was for many years a member of the Spanish Communist Party's Central Committee, and subsequently served as Minister of Culture in Spain's first post-Franco Socialist...
Jorge G. Castaneda 23 June 2011
Our heritage
We are already well-provided with public holidays so I assume that when they made this recommendation they would have suggested which one of those currently on our calendar could quietly be dumped, without real loss. It's an interesting idea...
Sandy Grant 23 June 2011
Botswana takes pride in rugby loss to Senegal
Gilbert said the team showed a lot of fighting spirit and proved that it has the potential of doing well in their next game against Zambia on Saturday. He stated that it may be surprising to say the team did well even though it lost but given...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Chiefs vow to avert player exodus
Club spokesman, Clifford Mogomotsi confirmed that they have heard reports of departures but they are not bothered. He said there is always speculation of a player exodus from Chiefs, hence there is no cause for alarm. "We are not bothered by such...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Zebras play friendly in Mafikeng
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm. National team coach, Stanley Tshosane has been drilling 22 fringe players since Sunday for the duel against a North West Province Select side. "We will play a friendly match in Mmabatho on Thursday...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Platinum Stars eye Marumo
Stars are planning for next season and with their number goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini indicating hat he needed a fresh challenge from Stars, the Rustenburg team is resigned to losing him, particularly with AmaZulu showing interest in the Zimbabwean shot...
23 June 2011
Inactive BSA officials spared disciplinary action
The BSA boss told the association's AGM last April that some committee members are not performing their duties and action should be taken against them. However, Morule has said that after a meeting with the members in question, they have understood...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Artists transform Thapong Centre's landscape
The artists have put up exterior artistic work that has transformed the centre's landscape. When you visit the centre, you would be welcomed by the sculpture pieces that have been mounted in the yard. Parts of the buildings have also been painted in...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Dargie seeks Botswana citizenship
Dargie, who was accused of conning a host of artists in 2005, said this would help him work better in the country, as people would not easily take advantage of him. Dargie owns a studio in Gaborone - Dargie Digital Studios - where a lot of...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Fatherhood makes Ngoni's brush less provocative
The artist renowned for showcasing women in a manner most of his followers dub sensual has reduced this subject as evidenced by his collection for his upcoming exhibition. In a previous interview Ngoni admitted that he likes painting beautiful...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Italy urges suspension of hostilities
Frattini also said NATO must provide data on results of its bombing campaign and guidelines on targeting errors. Arab League Chairman Amr Moussa also urged a ceasefire on Tuesday, voicing reservations about the NATO campaign. On Sunday a NATO...
23 June 2011
Ban Ki-moon wins second term as UN Secretary General
Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, was the only candidate after the UN Security Council unanimously recommended his re-election. Critics say he is too deferential to major powers, but he has won praise for his policies on climate...
23 June 2011
Monchusi is new BOCCIM President
One hundred-and-twenty-seven affiliates voted for Monchusi against Johnson's 71 in a vote held during the organisation's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone yesterday. Monchusi, whose term will end in 2013, has served on the...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Rising inflation could become ingrained - Bifm
The experts believe that while the rising energy prices will press firms to squeeze consumers for profit margins, the latter will also be under pressure from food, energy and commodity prices, thus demanding higher wages. As a result, inflation...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Know your labour rights
The law recognises two types of deductions that the employer is authorised to deduct from the employee's salary and these are: * Those legally authorised;* Those voluntarily authorised by the employee and are not for the employers'...
Mpho Ngwato 23 June 2011
History, progeny shall judge BDP MPs harshly.
It is allegiance to the nation that they will not betray the people who voted for them. And so our current crop of Ministers and MPs have pledged this to the nation and it is only fair to expect them to deliver on their promise. The media, the civil...
23 June 2011
Selefu 23 June 2011
23 June 2011
A visit to an African traditional healer
When I enquire about a cure for my cold, I am not expecting to be handed the head of a deadly black mamba snake. But that is exactly what Fikile Sikhali pulls from a plastic supermarket carrier bag as I describe my recent symptoms. Pointing to the...
STEWART MCLEAN
Johannesburg 23 June 2011
Information Services driver commits suicide
The man in question, a driver with Information Services, which houses the Daily News, Kutlwano magazine and BOPA, hanged himself up spiralling stairs that lead up to the roof of the complex's training wing. The man had been working at the...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Zambia mourns Chiluba
The nation was dampened by his death with an outpouring of sorrow and grief. Tributes continue to come in from all parts of the country. The trade union movement, the church, political leaders and many other Zambian institutions have expressed sorrow...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Political parties to conference
According to a press release issued by the publicity secretary of the BNF, Moeti Mohwasa, his party will hold its annual national delegates' conference from Sunday 17th July to Tuesday 19th July in Tsabong. "The conference will be preceded by the...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 23 June 2011
Strike may commence soon
Andrew Motsamai was responding to the recent announcement that on June 17, 2011, Minister Peter Siele amended the Second Schedule of the Trade Disputes Act [Cap 48:02] by adding Veterinary Services, teaching Services, Diamond Sorting, Cutting...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Three Kalafatis killers get 11 years
High Court Judge David Newman yesterday sentenced Botswana Defence Force (BDF) officers Goitshosamang Sechele, Ronny Matako and Boitshoko Maifala to 11 years behind bars backed dated to the time they spent in jail until the delivery of the jail...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Ntuane wants to meet Michelle Obama
In a letter written yesterday Ntuane says that such interaction between him, as Leader of Opposition, and Obama, would enhance Botswana's democracy. "It is my considered opinion that such interaction between First Lady...
STAFF WRITER 23 June 2011
Spinal Cord Services come to Botswana
Deputy Director of Clinical Services at the ministry, Johannah Makhwade in an interview said that they are expecting the team to bring equipment in October and set up units in Shoshong and Mahalapye. The specialists from America and Canada will give...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 23 June 2011
Project syndicate
But now America's debt ceiling has become the subject of intense political posturing and touch-and-go negotiations behind closed doors. And, obviously, the outcome has implications that go well beyond the US. As part of America's system of checks...
Mohammed a.el-Erian 24 June 2011
June 16 and Botswana
The unprecedented covert action of the SADF followed the killing in custody of Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko, in 1977. Majority rule was achieved in Zimbabwe in 1980 against the backdrop of an increasingly costly ant- guerrilla war in...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 24 June 2011
Wal-Mart and the Game in Botswana
This gives the global wholesale and retail giant a foothold in Africa from which it will almost certainly expand. As throughout much of Southern Africa Massmart is better known as Game and therefore by extension a decision made in Pretoria,...
*PROFESSOR ROMAN GRYNBERG 24 June 2011
Malema speaks at ANCYL Congress
We welcome all delegates and guests to the 24th National Congress of the African National Congress Youth League. We welcome the ANC Youth League back in Johannesburg, because it was here in Johannesburg, 67 years ago that the ANC Youth League...
24 June 2011
Reminiscing with Dr Chiepe on the history of education in Botswana....
Mmegi: What are your thoughts on the history of education in Botswana? Who came up with the project, and as you reflect on its past, where would you say it all began? Chiepe: Botswana's education system has evolved, rather than was produced, by one...
DR LILLIAN MOKGOSI
Correspondent 24 June 2011
Where is modimo, the red mite?
Not so long ago, after some days of rain, crude circles and crosses would be found all over the ground, in and out of yards, signs of children's reverence for the mites. The reverence came from their elders' directions that when one finds a...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 24 June 2011
Neo Matome-harum: arts advocate
Matome adopts a contemporary approach to her work. She explores social issues through different media. Her art addresses the taboos of the society such as sexuality. One piece titled Mosadi Gender Series focuses on gender with emphasis on...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 24 June 2011
Our heritage
We are already well-provided with public holidays so I assume that when they made this recommendation they would have suggested which one of those currently on our calendar could quietly be dumped, without real loss. It's an interesting idea...
Sandy Grant 24 June 2011
History, progeny shall judge BDP MPs harshly.
It is allegiance to the nation that they will not betray the people who voted for them. And so our current crop of Ministers and MPs have pledged this to the nation and it is only fair to expect them to deliver on their promise. The media, the civil...
24 June 2011
BVF dragging its feet on prizes' breakdown?
The federation made promises after promises after the league started that the breakdown would be released but it looks like it will be a while before teams know what they are playing for. Why do teams continue to play in the league whose prize they...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 24 June 2011
First cut
It is now two years since Gaborone United (GU) sensationally won the be MOBILE Premier League title. After the feat, the Reds have changed coaches like shirts. First, Mike Sithole was fired for what was alleged to be professional misconduct. He was...
Dennis Keagile 24 June 2011
Gunners switch venue of rugby sevens
Gunners' spokesperson, Modesto Mazambe explained that they decided to change the venue because games are expected to finish late and there will be need for floodlights. He stated that entry is free. Sixteen men's teams and six women sides are...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 24 June 2011
Weather delays volleyball league
He stated that delay will not affect other programmes and the start of the second round in September. The federation will hold a coaching course and a general assembly during the break. Keotsene said they have learnt vital lessons that will be useful...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI &MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondents 24 June 2011
Panthers test leaders in basketball league
Their main challengers for the title are defending champions Police and Panthers. Police gave BDF V easy points recently when they failed to dress up in time for the came. The two sides are still favourites for a 1-2 finish and another match-up in...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI
Correspondent 24 June 2011
Netball squad jets out for World Championships
The 12-strong Botswana squad has four shooters, four mid-court players and four defenders. From an original 24 players, the team was reduced to 15 ahead of three friendly games in Malawi and then to 12 for the Singapore trip. Portia Rasekhumba,...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 24 June 2011
Decision time for Magosi
The state of affairs has left many supporters wondering about the direction their club is taking and the eagerly awaited Annual General Meeting (AGM) is expected to be a heated affair. The club tasted its first success in the league and Coca-Cola...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 24 June 2011
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