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20 September 2011
Zambia fails SADC gender test
It will also not attain the third United Nations (UN) Millennium Development Goal (MDG), which calls for gender equality and empowerment of women, with the target for their representation in parliament at 30 percent in four years time. Zambia will...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 20 September 2011
Opposition postpones GCC takeover
Opposition councillors were primed to oust the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from the council leadership yesterday only to be thwarted by the fact that the law says they need to wait for another 14 days to realise their ambitions. Councillor...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 20 September 2011
Centre appeals for help to construct disabled workshop
The centre manager, Nankie Kgosiemang said construction of the workshop can be possible with donations from the public . She said the sheltered workshop will employ disabled people who can no longer be accommodated in the school system. The workshop...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 20 September 2011
IHS wins overtime court battle
In his ruling Justice Modiri Letsididi declared that they were entitled to the 30 percent overtime allowance, which was introduced through Directive No. 18 of 1998 and later amended by Directive No. 4 of 2001. He said the applicants are practicing...
TEBOGO KGALEMANG
Correspondent 20 September 2011
Bloody weekend as 2 die in suspected passion killings
In the first incident a 23-year-old man of Letsibogo ward is alleged to have killed his 21-year-old lover of Kgokonyane cattle post. The suspect cut his girlfriend's neck with a sharp instrument after an argument. Station commander Superintendent...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 20 September 2011
Court defers triple murder convict's appeal
Gabaokelwe was last year convicted and sentenced to death by the Francistown High Court for the murder of his girlfriend and two children in cold blood in Borolong.On Friday, Gabaokelwe's attorney applied for the postponement saying that they...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 20 September 2011
Information leaks haunt BDP
Lesetedi was speaking in the wake of a series of crucial BDP information leaks recently published in the media. He said the BDP is deeply disturbed to see its confidential information accessed by the media. "This is a worrying issue to the BDP. If...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 20 September 2011
Maun fraudster sweats in court
Nicky Masheko 43, pleaded with Magistrate Clifford Foroma to give him a suspended sentence saying that though he had not pleaded guilty to all the fraud charges he faced, he knows that he is on the wrong side of the law in his activities. He begged...
NOMSA NDLOVU-GHERKE
Correspondent 20 September 2011
New Parliament committee takes charge
Addressing journalists yesterday, members of the committee led by Member of Parliament (MP) for Gaborone West North, Robert Masitara, also announced that from next year, the proceedings will be held in public. "This committee in its resolve to...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 20 September 2011
As I see it
Recently we read in the press that the four opposition parties negotiating a coalition for 2014 general elections had submitted tentative names to the Registrar of Societies to register the Umbrella party. I had an instinct to deplete my...
Michael Dingake 20 September 2011
The winners code
One day an old professor was invited to lecture on the topic of Efficient Time Management, so goes the tale. Standing in front of this group of elite managers he said, "We are going to conduct an experiment". From under the table that stood between...
George Chingarande 20 September 2011
Yemeni forces open fire on protesters, 26 killed
Sunday's attack was the deadliest in months against protesters and comes as tensions have been escalating in the long, drawn-out stalemate between the regime and the opposition. The president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, left for Saudi Arabia for treatment...
20 September 2011
The Zezuru: Botswana's opportunity for industry
Last week's papers reported on the closure of a Zezuru 'initiation school' in Selebi-Phikwe. "This school was operating from a pastor's home and had 24 school-going children aged between five and 15 years," Mmegi reported. "Investigations...
20 September 2011
The BNF and BDP's 'fight' for the attention of the ANC: 1912-2004
The "Mandelamania" & its Michael Dingake spin-off, 1990-1998The historic announcement on February 2, 1990 by South African President F.W. de Klerk that the apartheid regime was unbanning the ANC and other groups, and was intending to begin...
20 September 2011
Our heritage
If this is to be a regular feature of the calendar, there will only be another four such months left before we hit the 2016 mark and presumably the culmination of the Vision campaign. I do now note, however, that the original Vision seems to have...
Sandy Grant 20 September 2011
BDP factional wars resurfacing?
At the centre of the party's traditional factional divide is the fight for the control of the party. The party's A-Team, which has for a long time enjoyed control of both the party and government, is reportedly at it again and wants to...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 September 2011
'UNIP is my mother; my father; how can i leave my parent?'
We are doing our field rounds checking on the multiple contenders for political power in what here is officiously referred to as the 2011 tripartite elections. Earlier on we met the United Party for National Development (UPND) of Hakainde...
Butsalo Ntuane 20 September 2011
'Setswana' Worw demeaned-Kgathi
During a discussion at the the Ngwao Pitso last week, Minister of Youth Sports and Culture (MYSC) Shaw Kgathi said Batswana should be proud ambassadors of their country because it is only them that are in a better position of branding...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 20 September 2011
Basarwa want special consideration in exams
The children, many of whom have no understanding of either Setswana or English are forced to study in the two languages. And they fail.Now Basarwa are requesting the Botswana Examination Council (BEC) to grant their children special consideration...
Keobonye Majatsie 20 September 2011
Otukile entertainment aids handicapped man
Sello's determined will to survive has earned him much admiration by many people and organisation. The gospel oriented entertainment organisation Otukile Entertainment (OE) is among the many that have been encouraged by the man's sheer will to...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 20 September 2011
Did Gunners give Moyo ultimatum?
Following a meeting with Gunners officials after the BMC game, there were reports that the Zimbabwean had been told to deliver or face the exit. However, Moyo denies that he was given any warning. "I have not been given any ultimatum unless they...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 20 September 2011
GU fall to Rollers as Chiefs go top
GU has started the season on the front foot but their bigger test was always going to come against Rollers. Leaders going into the weekend and needing nothing short of maximum points to retain their place at the summit, GU wilted under sustained...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 20 September 2011
Tshosane seeks Premier League coaches' input
Speaking to Mmegi Sport after the workshop, Tshosane said what he has gathered from the meeting is that both the Zebras and club coaches are faced with the same challenges. He said that the challenge of facilities affects both the national team and...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 20 September 2011
Botswana falls short of All Africa Games target
The team won two gold, five silver and nine bronze medals. Only four sporting codes out of the 12 codes representing the country won medals. Boxing, athletics, karate and chess were the only codes that managed to bring home medals from the...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 20 September 2011
Back Stage
Colonel Redl (1984) a.k.a Oberst Redl is on today (September 20), only at the Gaborone Film Society, 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. This is Istvan Szabo's famous film on betrayal, socially unacceptable sex, military intelligence and...
Sasa Majuma 20 September 2011
US evangelist Bynum trails the blaze
The multi-gifted Chicago native drew crowds of not less than 10,000 during her four meetings that ran from Thursday to Sunday. The Rainbow school's hall was filled to the rafters and the meetings drew such a large audience that over 1,000 people...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 20 September 2011
We all get our beauty from our grannies
This emerged when women aged 60 years and above showcased their beauty at Mochudi's Segale Primary School in one of Sedibelo Heritage Festive events. The grannies showcased their talents when they were competing for the Sedibelo Heritage 2011...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 20 September 2011
16 school pupils take their lives each month
The beleaguered Eastern Cape education department's biannual "Learner Mortality Report" paints a harrowing picture of the plight of the province's school children. On average, 16 school children have committed suicide in the Eastern Cape every month...
20 September 2011
Strauss-Kahn admits "moral fault" with no plan for presidential election
It's "a moral fault," he said, referring to the case charging him with sexual assault against a hotel maid. However, the former IMF chief insisted he had not forced the maid with violence. The televised interview with French TV TF1 was the first of...
20 September 2011
TNMC gets laboratory accreditation
Accreditation is formal recognition of competence, in this instance for the analysis of nickel, copper, platinum, gold, palladium using various analytical methods. The Tati Nickel Mining Company (TNMC) laboratory joins a family of laboratories...
STAFF WRITER 20 September 2011
Asia stifles local textile companies market
Speaking during a tour of Microlith textile factory by a delegation from Trollhattan City in Sweden, the director of the company last week, Ashwin Singh, said since the decision to allow Asian manufacturers to sell to the American market, competition...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 20 September 2011
Deal secures economic future-PHK
Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources signed on behalf of the government while Nicky Oppenheimer, De Beers chairman penned the deal for one of the world's top diamond producers. In the previous three-year agreement, production from...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 20 September 2011
Save the girl child from these pests
The fact that the victims' are between 12 and 15 years age means we have a situation on our hands. These statistics come hot on the heels of another report that indicates rampant teenage pregnancy in Ngamiland where an 11-year-old has given...
20 September 2011
As I see it
Recently we read in the press that the four opposition parties negotiating a coalition for 2014 general elections had submitted tentative names to the Registrar of Societies to register the Umbrella party. I had an instinct to deplete my...
Michael Dingake 21 September 2011
The winners code
One day an old professor was invited to lecture on the topic of Efficient Time Management, so goes the tale. Standing in front of this group of elite managers he said, "We are going to conduct an experiment". From under the table that stood between...
George Chingarande 21 September 2011
Yemeni forces open fire on protesters, 26 killed
Sunday's attack was the deadliest in months against protesters and comes as tensions have been escalating in the long, drawn-out stalemate between the regime and the opposition. The president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, left for Saudi Arabia for treatment...
21 September 2011
Police XI fire Hunda
Police are winless after five games and the club announced in a press statement yesterday afternoon that Hunda has been relieved of his duties. "The poor results posted by the team since the beginning of the 2011/2012 BeMobile Premier League has led...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 21 September 2011
We need to up our game - Double Action coach
Podi admits that the league has become more competitive and Double Action cannot afford to be complacent. The champions have played four games and colleted eight points. The team face stiff opposition this season but Podi believes they should be able...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 September 2011
Mogaladi rues missed opportunities
The strongly built Mogaladi has been battling with torn ligaments and even after successfully undergoing an operation, he still claims his condition has not improved much. However, Mahindra, as the defender is affectionately known, believes his...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 21 September 2011
Radipotsane faces challenges on return
Radipotsane was banned from all football activities for 12 months for bringing the game into disrepute following what was termed disparaging remarks he made to the media. His six- month suspension was withdrawns on condition he does not commit a...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 21 September 2011
Reikeletseng appeals to govt to engage teachers
Teachers have refused to participate in extracurricular activities, demanding separate remuneration. Reikeletseng said teachers are critical stakeholders in sports and if the matter was not sorted out it could affect Botswana sport. The BNSC chief...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 21 September 2011
Botswana Fashion Week chiefs won't be deterred
The crew is already making arrangements for next year's fashion week in April. In fact two shows have been planned for the coming year, as prescribed by the World Fashion Organisation (WFO). But before that the BFW have said they would...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 21 September 2011
Domboshaba Festival next month
The theme of this year's festival is "My Language, My Pride." Pegged for October 1-2 next month, the Festival is expected to draw many people with Ikalanga food an attraction in itself during these celebrations. Organised by The Domboshaba Cultural...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 21 September 2011
Zuma: SA will support Palestine's UN bid
"We are dealing with a people who don't have rights, and as a follow-up to UN human rights kind of condition and principle, I think they have to be given an opportunity because they have been blocked all the time. "I think in their position I would...
21 September 2011
Songs start to resound in Tripoli school
The new semester started on Sunday in Libya. Many of Tripoli's primary schools have reopened, after almost half a year of suspense due to the outbreak of domestic rift, which has resulted in chaos and casualties across the country. Secondary schools...
21 September 2011
Zambia's general elections kick off
There are more than 6,400 polling stations in this southern African nation where voters will queue from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm to cast their votes. The tripartite elections, the sixth in Zambia since the introduction of multiparty politics in 1991, are...
21 September 2011
Today's workspace
One entrepreneur is contemplating developing policies, and seeks to get a view on the usefulness of organisational policies and procedures in the context of people management, to assist him assess whether it is worth his while developing them for the...
JOSEPH MASANGO 21 September 2011
India seeks to strengthen business ties with Botswana
Speaking at a seminar held at GICC on Monday, Nthekela said other investment opportunities in Botswana were in glass manufacturing and jewellery making. The Indian delegation, which was headed by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jyotiraditya...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 21 September 2011
Govt agencies join forces against tender rigging
The MoU, which is to be signed before the end of this year, will spell out the roles of each organisation in the fight against collusion and rigging. Speaking yesterday at the end of a two-day workshop for Ministerial Tender Committees (MTCs), John...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 21 September 2011
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