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Project Syndicate
Among philosophers, the view that moral judgments state objective truths has been out of fashion since the 1930's, when logical positivists asserted that, because there seems to be no way of verifying the truth of moral judgments, they cannot be...
Peter Singer 28 July 2011
The challenges of a unitary, all powerful presidency
The implication, indeed the charge in this statement, is that there is a serious problem with the structural features of our constitutional architecture. The personal madness of any incumbent aside, Comrade Paul was concerned about the potential...
*DUMA BOKO 28 July 2011
Project syndicate
Even in its hey-day, from the early 1980's until 2007, American-style deregulated capitalism brought greater material well-being only to the very richest in the richest country of the world. Indeed, over the course of this ideology's 30-year...
Joseph e Stiglitz 28 July 2011
Old Palapye: bad omen or bright future
More recently the proposed Palapye University appears to be destined to devolve into a technical college. Such occurrences lead one to wonder what it is about Palapye that causes these disappointments. Historians would say the same thing...
*PHILLIP SEGADIKA 28 July 2011
The story of Mabesi's neglected grave
Abandoned and almost forlorn, one would be forgiven for thinking that it is the resting place of an ordinary person, not the wife of a figure that was prominent in the politics of this country, namely Kgosi Khama III. Khama III together with Dikgosi...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 28 July 2011
Dr Pinkie Mekgwe the philanthropist
In her early years, she became a founding member of Reetsanang, a national theatre group that used theatre to communicate development messages such as creating awareness on cholera. Alongside her peers, she acted and performed poetry. After her...
SIDIAPELO BABISH
Correspondent 28 July 2011
The power of music and political party song
In Botswana, for instance, it's uncommon for a political party function to run without music and song. It is believed that music has functions other than simple entertainment and aesthetic expressions for individuals. For those in the know, music...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Our heritage
The Sun, if I remember correctly - reported that the Palapye University was constructing a bridge of some kind, which necessitated this disruption. Mmegi reported the same story but without explanation. Then came a Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)...
Sandy Grant 28 July 2011
Leading the country out of a crossroads
Comrades and invited guests let me on behalf of the central committee welcome all of you to the City of Francistown for our annual conference. As has been the tradition since the formation of our party, the month of July presents an opportunity for...
28 July 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 28 July 2011
Sesana the rock star at BNF
"Ke itumelela gore be lo biditse Mosarwa go ta go le addressa (I am happy that you have invited me, a Mosarwa to come and address you)," said Sesana as he marked the preamble of his address of the Botswana Natonal Front conference in Tsabong last...
28 July 2011
The winners code
However, they would hit their heads against the lid. Every hit on the lid brought with it pain and headaches. The fleas soon adjusted their strategies. Instead of jumping high, they would jump in such a way that they would not hit their heads against...
George Chingarande 28 July 2011
Ask what your country does for you
The current sad events in the music industry, require serious introspect into the reward chain of the Music Industry in Botswana. I have been observing with a keen eye over the past 10 years how the government has a huge expectation from an industry...
28 July 2011
Vaccine was available since last year-BVI
In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) said that antigens used to make Purified vaccine were produced end of last year. The vaccine is a preventive dose that is administered to uninfected animals. BVI General...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Our heritage
Very much a feature of this article was Seema's awareness of the extraordinary achievements of a relatively few people, including his father, in the immediate aftermath of Independence who somehow created so much from so little. It's a great story...
Sandy Grant 28 July 2011
BBA puts remedial measures in place
The BBA has decided that clubs should pay match officials and assume control and coordination of proceedings to ensure the smooth running of games. The association has organised a clinic on Saturday for table officials and referees where the rules...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 28 July 2011
BOKA sends seniors to Commonwealth Championships
Speaking during a press briefing in Gaborone on Tuesday BOKA vice president, David Mathe said the senior men and women's teams was preferred in order to give the karatekas good preparation for the All-Africa Games (AAG). He explained that the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 28 July 2011
Mayor of Kandahar killed in suicide attack
The attacker detonated explosives in his turban as the mayor made an address at the city hall, police said. Two weeks ago, President Hamid Karzai's influential half-brother, Ahmad Wali Karzai, was killed in the same city. The violence...
28 July 2011
Sudan says open to talks in oil state conflict
Tens of thousands of civilians have fled since clashes flared in June between Sudan's army and fighters, many of them from South Kordofan's ethnic Nuba group. The United Nations has said Sudan has caused "huge suffering" among civilians by bombing...
28 July 2011
Zebras move up in FIFA rankings
Stanley Tshosane's charges moved from 74 to 71 in the world and from 17 to 15 in Africa. The last official game for the Zebras was a 0-0 draw against Malawi in the 2012 AFCON qualifiers at the UB Stadium in June. Their highest ever ranking was in...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Setback for Zebras
The team is currently training at the Performance Centre (HPC) in Pretoria, South Africa where they were supposed to meet Lesotho yesterday and Tanzania this weekend. Botswana Football Association (BFA) chief executive officer, Judge Mookodi has...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 28 July 2011
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28 July 2011
Remembering Goo-Tau village
This got me asking, who is going to tell the story of my home village Goo-Tau? My dear reader there is no single person who is not proud of where he/she comes from. I beam from ear-to-ear as I get lost in nostalgia, the sweet childhood...
REGINALD KEBAHUDILE 28 July 2011
As I See It
I am not surprised. Bangwato may be nostalgic about mephato culture; the paramilitary role it played enhanced their tribal image and power. Few on the receiving end could have been flattered. Bangwato supremacy over the lesser...
Michael Dingake 28 July 2011
Bakgatla must respect the President
We are told that the tribe resolved not to allow government officials into its Kgotla because government has refused to address their concerns, including the reported raid on a Bogwera school by police and soldiers. Surely the tribe has many...
EDITOR 28 July 2011
Colombian salsa star, singer Joe Arroyo dies
Arroyo, whose most famous hit was La Rebelion, began singing in brothels in the Caribbean city of Cartagena at the age of eight.He went on to sing for a number of Colombia's most famous salsa groups. But he also drew on a rich heritage of other...
28 July 2011
Amy Winehouse foundation for addiction planned
"If you cannot afford a private rehabilitation clinic, there is a two-year waiting list for help," Mitch Winehouse said at the singer's funeral. He said the 27-year-old had "conquered" her drug addiction and had been "trying hard to deal with her...
28 July 2011
It's all about the money in the Amplified House now
All they ever think about is who will be walking away with the grand prize of US$200 000 (P1, 278, 200) come Sunday evening.Truth is, none of them thinks it could be the other - everyone seems confident and their minds are all over the place.The...
28 July 2011
Massive line-up awaits Francistown revellers
South African groups Dalom Kids, Splash and Peacock, all under the leadership of Dan Tshanda, and Botswana music's creme de la creme - Eugene Jackson, Dithuso 'DT' Selepeng and Odirile 'Vee' Sento. The organiser of the show Keith Entertainment and...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 28 July 2011
Consumer Fair 2011 gets bigger
The CEO of Fairground Holdings, Michael Montshiwa, says the show continues to attract international exhibitors with eight countries represented at this year's edition, namely, South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and...
STAFF WRITER 28 July 2011
Remote villages to enjoy cheaper power connections
Yesterday, Business Today learnt that NESC Phase II is due to kick off on October 1, targeting villages which do not have a standard electricity cost at present. These represent areas furthest away from existing electricity infrastructure and...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Men and the earring thing
An elegant man walks up to the counter of a top jewellery shop in the capital, Gaborone. He takes his time scrutinising various earrings - silver, gold, platinum. After a connoisseur's evaluation, the man settles for a pair of flawless, one-carat...
28 July 2011
Patients lose eyes after Serowe Hospital operation
"Ten out of 12 patients suffered serious post operative eye infections that led to the removal of the affected eyeball. The operations were done to remove the already afflicted sight," he said. Matlhabaphiri ruled out negligence by the Kenyan doctor...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Education programme goes on air on August 8
Kgopotso Ramoroka, deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, said the initial broadcast was delayed because of "one or two hurdles". The programme, which was formally launched in June, will start broadcasting on...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Ntuane remains Leader of Opposition
The Speaker, Margaret Nasha informed Parliament yesterday that Botsalo Ntuane of BMD still remains Leader of Opposition even with the defection of Moyo. Gaborone Central MP and president of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Dumelang Saleshando...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Skelemani hits back at opposition
Responding to a statement made by Ntuane on Tuesday, regarding the situation in Malawi, in which government security agents killed unarmed demonstrators, Skelemani accused the opposition of engaging in cheap politics. "I do not want the BDP to be in...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Youngman quits top UB post
It is understood Youngman was tasked with overseeing a transformation project at the university by the previous management under Professor Bojosi Otlhogile whose successor as Vice-Chancellor, Professor Thabo Fako has suspended the exercise. The...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
How Bakgatla allegedly destroyed Mascom tower
The star witness of the prosecution, Sergeant Anastasia Mogale of Mochudi Police Station, alleged how, at a meeting at the Mochudi Kgotla on October 3, 2009, some members of the royal family decided to destroy the tower if other interventions...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 28 July 2011
Old Palapye: bad omen or bright future
More recently the proposed Palapye University appears to be destined to devolve into a technical college. Such occurrences lead one to wonder what it is about Palapye that causes these disappointments. Historians would say the same thing...
*PHILLIP SEGADIKA 29 July 2011
The story of Mabesi's neglected grave
Abandoned and almost forlorn, one would be forgiven for thinking that it is the resting place of an ordinary person, not the wife of a figure that was prominent in the politics of this country, namely Kgosi Khama III. Khama III together with Dikgosi...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 29 July 2011
Dr Pinkie Mekgwe the philanthropist
In her early years, she became a founding member of Reetsanang, a national theatre group that used theatre to communicate development messages such as creating awareness on cholera. Alongside her peers, she acted and performed poetry. After her...
SIDIAPELO BABISH
Correspondent 29 July 2011
The power of music and political party song
In Botswana, for instance, it's uncommon for a political party function to run without music and song. It is believed that music has functions other than simple entertainment and aesthetic expressions for individuals. For those in the know, music...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 29 July 2011
Our heritage
The Sun, if I remember correctly - reported that the Palapye University was constructing a bridge of some kind, which necessitated this disruption. Mmegi reported the same story but without explanation. Then came a Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)...
Sandy Grant 29 July 2011
Leading the country out of a crossroads
Comrades and invited guests let me on behalf of the central committee welcome all of you to the City of Francistown for our annual conference. As has been the tradition since the formation of our party, the month of July presents an opportunity for...
29 July 2011
Sesana the rock star at BNF
"Ke itumelela gore be lo biditse Mosarwa go ta go le addressa (I am happy that you have invited me, a Mosarwa to come and address you)," said Sesana as he marked the preamble of his address of the Botswana Natonal Front conference in Tsabong last...
29 July 2011
Our heritage
Very much a feature of this article was Seema's awareness of the extraordinary achievements of a relatively few people, including his father, in the immediate aftermath of Independence who somehow created so much from so little. It's a great story...
Sandy Grant 29 July 2011
Men and the earring thing
An elegant man walks up to the counter of a top jewellery shop in the capital, Gaborone. He takes his time scrutinising various earrings - silver, gold, platinum. After a connoisseur's evaluation, the man settles for a pair of flawless, one-carat...
29 July 2011
Top European clubs threaten breakaway
It would be the most radical development in the history of football since the first World Cup in 1930, ripping up the established world order of the game and seizing power from Sepp Blatter, Fifa's president. The Guardian can reveal the background...
29 July 2011
Volleyball clubs fail to register new players
Clubs believe the two-week window, which closed last Friday was insufficient as there were holidays in between. But BVF vice president, Odisitse Keotsene has dismissed such talk saying there was ample time to register players. He blamed clubs for...
MOGOMOTSI BUZWANI & MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondents 29 July 2011
Stage set for Kim's Invitational
The Botswana Golf Union (BGU) event is in its third year and is held in honour of the late Korean surgeon, Dr Kim, who served for decades in Francistown and played a pivotal role in the development of golf. The two-day event will run...
Golf Championship
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 29 July 2011
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