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The BNF and BDP's fight for the attention of the ANC: 1912-2004
The Beware of Wolves in Sheep Skins was an attack on Pamphlet No.1 by Daniel Kwelagobe in the 1970s (Kwelagobe c.1979). However, some BNF members got carried away by accusations and the perception of the BDP having been an anti-ANC outfit. For...
CHRISTIAN JOHN MAKGALA 27 September 2011
Palestine's state of mind
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010, Obama said that he hoped that "when we come back here next year, we can have an agreement that will lead to a new member of the United Nations - an independent, sovereign state of Palestine,...
*DAOUD KUTTAB 27 September 2011
Israel and America on the wrong side of history
I was visiting Israel as Australia's Foreign Minister to argue the case for rapid implementation of the Oslo peace accords - all the way through to negotiated acceptance of Palestinian statehood. I concluded my pitch by saying, with perhaps a little...
*GARETH EVANS 27 September 2011
The diabetes watch
Every region of the world is affected, although the epidemic is growing most rapidly in Oceania and least rapidly in East Asia. Globally, the type 2 diabetes epidemic has been growing in lockstep with rising obesity levels. This is not surprising -...
*MARTIN TOBIAS 27 September 2011
The strategy behind the debacle at GCC
This is a reflection of democracy, as the majority must decide who will lead. But it is also a reflection of strategic manoeuvering that does not always come to the fore. It came as a surprise to many, even the opposition, that the councillor for...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 27 September 2011
My HIV testing nightmare at a govt hospital
This was aptly demonstrated by the treatment this writer and hordes of other enthusiastic Batswana and people of other nationalities bent on knowing their status were subjected to on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health has been running campaigns...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
F/town, serowe have most road fatalities
Speaking at a road safety pitso at Tati River Lodge here recently, Principal Traffic Safety Officer in the Department of Road Transport and Safety (DRTS), Amos Motshegwe, identified speed, impaired sight, animals on the road, vehicle defects and...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Security Systems show promise
After beating Killer Giants 2-0 last week, Systems went on to trounce Masitaoka 4-0. Meanwhile, fellow debutants, Modipane United, MU, who shocked Killer Giants 4-0 in the opening match at Siga, seem to have hit a stonewall. They have suffered a...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Dube is innocent - inquiry
Dube was investigated after allegations that some of the kit bought for hosts Botswana had disappeared. Dube, who was the team manager, told the media that the apparels were not enough for all Batswana athletes, hence they had to share....
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 27 September 2011
PASSOBO suspends Magazine
Magazine was investigated after allegations that she made unsavoury comments in a text message exchange with an athlete with disability. PASSOBO president Thuso Rasetapa has confirmed Magazine's suspension saying the general assembly would decide her...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Tenacious Chiefs retain top spot
Joel Mogorosi's brace as well as Elijah Montsho's strike were enough to retain the number one position for two successive weeks. Magosi started the season on a high note after their 5-2 thumping of bitter rivals, Township Rollers. They have only...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
Zebras court Senegal, Cameroon
BFA had been eyeing Algeria for a friendly match early next month on the FIFA international friendly dates October 7-11, but the Desert Foxes opted for a date against the more illustrious Ghana. Indications are that Zebras may still play the Desert...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Back Stage
Chomet was on his way to Cannes by train in 2003 when he finally took time to read a script given to him by Jacques Tati's daughter Sophie Tatischeff. She had passed on and Chomet had set it aside. Jacques Tati, the great French cinematic innovator...
Sasa Majuma 27 September 2011
Jazz legend Malombo laid to rest
Several speakers praised Mmereki who founded the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) dance groups. At the time of his death, Mmereki had already retired from BDF. Norway-based Banjo Mosele spoke about his long time relationship with Mmereki who...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Laff A Lot Comedy launches nationwide tour
Featuring local comedy pioneers Mod and Rib Cracker, along with other upcoming comedians from various towns, the tour is aimed at grooming young comedians and elevating the local stand up comedy scene. The Yarona fm-sponsored tour kicks off in...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Zim's Jeys woos legendary Johwa
Jeys will be the legendary Johwa's guest when he performs in Domboshaba this Saturday. After the show the duo are expected to firm up their plans that could see the Bulawayo show held before the New Year. Jeys, whose real name is Majahawodwa Ndlovu,...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Dangerous weapons Bill on way to parliament
Die Burger newspaper reported yesterday that people found with certain objects in "suspicious circumstances" will not be able to use self-defence as an argument in court and could face up to three years in prison. Freedom Front Plus MP, Pieter...
27 September 2011
Developed nations must lead on climate: Molewa
"This call is for the developed countries to increase their commitments toward carbon emission reductions," Molewa told a KwaZulu-Natal climate change meeting. The event formed part of preparations for the upcoming 17th UN Convention on Climate...
27 September 2011
Greek govt faces austerity strike as default looms
Athens commuters faced more misery as metro, tram and suburban rail workers were on a 24-hour strike, while buses and trolleys were to stop operating for several hours in the middle of the day. Airline passengers also faced delays as air traffic...
27 September 2011
China rejects Dalai Lama on succession plans
It says Beijing will decide who will be the next Dalai Lama. Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said yesterday that the title of the Dalai Lama is conferred by the central government after the Dalai Lama dies and is reincarnated and the...
27 September 2011
Presidency dismisses Cele rumours
"The reports were based on unsourced information. I cannot deal in rumours," presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj said. He declined to say whether Zuma had already taken a decision on Cele's fate. The Sunday Times reported that the president was...
27 September 2011
US, Palestine race for votes at UN council
Without those votes in the 15 member body, the US will be spared the embarrassment of having to veto the application, which would be a further blow to its floundering efforts to secure Middle East peace. As the formal discussions start, diplomats...
27 September 2011
Private sector to drive diversification with govt
This culminated in the establishment of the EDD unit in the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the appointment of Pauline Monare as its first director. This development was followed by the launch of the National Economic Diversification (NED)...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Pula reaches record high against Rand
Between Wednesday and Friday, the Pula moved from P0.94/rand to P0.90/rand, the strongest position the local currency has been against the regional powerhouse since February 2, 2010. Between then and last Wednesday, the Pula averaged P0.97/Rand in...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
My unexpected trip to a Libyan hospital
One was holding a razor. A little later the lights blinked on again. A Ukrainian nurse was now gripping a large syringe. "What are you doing?" I asked. She shrugged. "This is not your concern." Let me rewind a little. A day earlier, I...
ANDREW HARDING 27 September 2011
Why Banda lost Zambian elections
Former president Rupiah Banda, 74, conceded defeat last week after the September 20 general election, igniting several questions. What contributed to his downfall? Was he the right candidate after the death of the country's third president Levy...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 27 September 2011
As i see it
A near majority of Batswana would like to see a successfully negotiated coalition of opposition parties for a variety of reasons. The electorate/public is palpably bored of a mediocre one-party rule which is largely responsible for the voter...
Michael Dingake 27 September 2011
Zambia makes Africa proud again
Till then, political transitions in the continent had occurred through the barrel of the gun, death of the incumbent or retirement where a hand-picked successor took over after other contenders had been unceremoniously locked out. Now Zambia is once...
27 September 2011
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27 September 2011
Unhygienic FCC abattoir declared dangerous
According to the DVS inspection the abattoir is not complying with the Livestock and Meat Hygiene Act and in addition the building has some structural defects that could result in its subsidence and collapse. The recommendations are that the...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
Civic leader slams waste of taxpayers' money
Speaking at a BCP rally in Francistown, the Boikhutso ward councillor, urged the government to recall the specially elected councillors and invest the money elsewhere. He said only voted councillors work hard as they want to please the electorate...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Democracy? What democracy?
The nominations were for Vision '16 annual awards that are given to candidates who have done outstanding work that fulfils the seven pillars of the national manifesto. This year's awards were held at GICC on Saturday. In addition to failing to get...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
Botswana ponders fate of stolen SA vehicle
The car was smuggled into Botswana from South Africa after a robbery. However, the South African company that owned the car has been liquidated. Botswana Police officers say they thought the prosecution in the Masheko case would update presiding...
NOMSA NDLOVU-GHERKE
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Three police officers perish in freak accident
Superintendent Israel Tuelo of Nata Police Station says the accident happened at around 4pm and involved a Golden Bridge bus and a squad car. The deceased are a female member of the public, a policewoman and two policemen. While details...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 27 September 2011
Late attorney riles High Court judge
Mthimkhulu was forced to eat humble pie after Justice Leburu questioned his seriousness in the murder case after he turned up late for the court hearing. "You are always late on Mondays and I don't like it. I am starting to wonder if you are...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
Constitution must protect sexual minorities - Ndadi
He said if the constitution protects sexual minorities there would be benefits to society. "Prisons are serving as breeding grounds for the spread of HIV/AIDS, just because we don't want to give them condoms. But prisons are not isolated from...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
Goats, sheep get second dose of FMD vaccine
FMD public relations officer, Geoffrey Pheko told Mmegi yesterday that the second lap will start on Monday and end on October 19th. Pheko said that the vaccination will be provided only in areas where goats and sheep are found to have the FMD...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 27 September 2011
The BNF and BDP's fight for the attention of the ANC: 1912-2004
The Beware of Wolves in Sheep Skins was an attack on Pamphlet No.1 by Daniel Kwelagobe in the 1970s (Kwelagobe c.1979). However, some BNF members got carried away by accusations and the perception of the BDP having been an anti-ANC outfit. For...
CHRISTIAN JOHN MAKGALA 28 September 2011
Palestine's state of mind
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2010, Obama said that he hoped that "when we come back here next year, we can have an agreement that will lead to a new member of the United Nations - an independent, sovereign state of Palestine,...
*DAOUD KUTTAB 28 September 2011
Israel and America on the wrong side of history
I was visiting Israel as Australia's Foreign Minister to argue the case for rapid implementation of the Oslo peace accords - all the way through to negotiated acceptance of Palestinian statehood. I concluded my pitch by saying, with perhaps a little...
*GARETH EVANS 28 September 2011
The diabetes watch
Every region of the world is affected, although the epidemic is growing most rapidly in Oceania and least rapidly in East Asia. Globally, the type 2 diabetes epidemic has been growing in lockstep with rising obesity levels. This is not surprising -...
*MARTIN TOBIAS 28 September 2011
The strategy behind the debacle at GCC
This is a reflection of democracy, as the majority must decide who will lead. But it is also a reflection of strategic manoeuvering that does not always come to the fore. It came as a surprise to many, even the opposition, that the councillor for...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 28 September 2011
My HIV testing nightmare at a govt hospital
This was aptly demonstrated by the treatment this writer and hordes of other enthusiastic Batswana and people of other nationalities bent on knowing their status were subjected to on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health has been running campaigns...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 28 September 2011
My unexpected trip to a Libyan hospital
One was holding a razor. A little later the lights blinked on again. A Ukrainian nurse was now gripping a large syringe. "What are you doing?" I asked. She shrugged. "This is not your concern." Let me rewind a little. A day earlier, I...
ANDREW HARDING 28 September 2011
As i see it
A near majority of Batswana would like to see a successfully negotiated coalition of opposition parties for a variety of reasons. The electorate/public is palpably bored of a mediocre one-party rule which is largely responsible for the voter...
Michael Dingake 28 September 2011
Six line up for Miss Millennium Foundation charity showdown
The tournament, featuring social football clubs, will be held at the Bank of Botswana (BoB) grounds in Gaborone's Phase IV. Some of the clubs that will be participating are Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA), First National...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 September 2011
KBL promises festive concert to remember
Briefing journalists in Francistown, KBL marketing manager for alcoholic beverages, Thabiso Botlhole said the concert would bring music lovers, fans, musicians and the St Louis larger brand together. He said through the support of the brand,...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Moathodi crowned Miss Independence Francistown
Although the show was not well-attended the handful who turned up to witness the beauty of Batswana models, were not disappointed. The stage was decorated with the elegance of the 16 beauties vying for the coveted crown. They exhibited...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Eric scoops international award
The presentation ceremony was held in New York, United States of America (US), at the weekend to honour outstanding African musicians across different genres. The modest Botswana artist beat renowned South African gospel artist Benjamin Dube and...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 28 September 2011
Aviva reviews Mmamantswe in response to keen suitors
Last year, the Australian based company wrote off its investment in the project after a bid to secure a power purchase agreement with South Africa's Eskom for its planned 1000MW Mmamantswe hit a snag. Announcing its results for the year ended 30...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 28 September 2011
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