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Yemen truce fails, 19 die as Saleh says he will resign
The deaths, both in the capita,l Sana'a and in the country's second largest city, Taez, came after Saleh told the US ambassador to Yemen on Tuesday that he would sign a Gulf-brokered power transition plan that calls on him to step down within 30...
31 October 2011
Bangkok floods: Thousands flee as waters approach
The city's bus and train stations and many roads are jammed by crowds of people attempting to flee. People in several northern districts of the capital - some of which are now 90% submerged by rising water - have been told they should evacuate...
31 October 2011
Six feared dead in bus grenade attack in northern Kenya
Regional police commander, Leo Nyongesa, confirmed the incident, saying unknown assailants had attacked a school bus carrying education officials from Lafey district to Mandera town."I think the dead were six but I am still gathering details...
31 October 2011
Turkey earthquake: Deaths rise to 523
Officials say 1,650 people were injured in the 7.2-magnitude quake which had its epicentre in Van province - 185 people have been rescued alive.Rain and snow are hindering the rescue effort and worsening conditions for the thousands of people made...
31 October 2011
UNESCO headed for crisis ahead of Palestine vote
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation on Tuesday started holding its general assembly, which, like the UN General Assembly in New York, is to vote on Palestinian membership.But while as a permanent UN Security Council member the US...
31 October 2011
Europe's four big dilemmas
But essentially they boil down to four big dilemmas. How these dilemmas are resolved will decide whether the eurozone stays together, or ultimately unravels despite the latest agreement.Like the US and UK, Europe faces an enormous overhang of...
31 October 2011
Barroso: Europe 'closer to resolving eurozone crisis'
Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Barroso said the deal showed the EU could unite in the most difficult of times.He also announced the appointment of a commissioner dedicated to the euro. Shares on European markets rose sharply on...
31 October 2011
Does re-distributing income reduce poverty?
They argue that growth-oriented policies seek to increase gross national product, not to ameliorate poverty, and that redistribution is the key to poverty reduction. These assertions, however, are not borne out by the evidence.Since the 1950's,...
JAGDISH BHAGWATI 31 October 2011
Eurozone crisis explained
At stake is the next tranche of bailout money that the government needs to pay its bills."Once the Eurogroup and the IMF's executive board have approved the conclusions of the fifth review, the next tranche of 8bn euros will become available, most...
31 October 2011
The 'Malaysian Way'of dealing with Walmart
It suggested that all supermarkets in South Africa should be required to procure 75 percent of their goods from South Africa. COSATU has serious research capacity, and it usually comes out with what are debatable but normally reasonably researched...
*ROMAN GRYNBERG 31 October 2011
PUDEMO president speaks
Swaziland, Africa's last absolute monarchy, seems to be living in its own world. Absolute monarchies have long given way to modern democracies where a party in the majority takes government after elections. Britain is ruled by a prime minister...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
Tribute to the late Captain Ompatile Sianang
I had hope. Unfortunately when I got to see him at Bokamoso Private Hospital, God had taken him, moments before my arrival. I couldn't believe he was gone for I found a smile on his face. I thought of shaking him and saying stop playing games with...
31 October 2011
We laughed through the tears: A tribute to Ombudsman Ofentse Moatlhodi Lepodise
The service was fittingly held at the Office of the Ombudsman on the corner of Botswana Road and Queen's Road in Gaborone.Far from the tearful affair that it should have been, the service became a celebration of the man's life. In the place of tears,...
GREG KELEBONYE
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
Botswana women lose all 3 in rugby playoffs
Despite playing at home they were defeated 14-0, 17-5, and 31-0 to Madagascar, Uganda, and Kenya. Botswana now misses in the 2012 Africa Sevens Championship that are also the qualifiers for the 2013 World Cup. However expectations of...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 31 October 2011
GU pile misery on FC Satmos
As it has become a norm in the premier league, with teams gunning for the three points from Satmos, the chain continued over the weekend as Gaborone United pumped three goals bpast them. Dillion Chivandire scored all the three goals for the...
Calistus Kolantsho 31 October 2011
Sunday massacre
MOGODITSHANE: Mochudi Centre Chiefs turned on the style as they hit hapless Mogoditshane Fighters eight goals as on form winger, Joel Mogorosi scored a hattrick, with Kekaetswe Mara Moloi hitting four. Though they looked like a team able to match...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
Police IX defeat Bears in Shell Softball League
The match started on a low note with both teams beginning cautiously. Bears' top one inning bore no fruit with all their batters being taken out successively. Police shot to a 2-0 lead when they took to the bat in the bottom one inning. A single home...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 31 October 2011
Rollers demolish Police XI 6-1
Coach Isaiah Mogwadi has admitted he is living in the worst of times. Rollers, who were anxious to topple Mochudi Centre Chiefs and go top of the table, made their intentions known as soon as referee Joshua Bondo blew for kick-off with...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 31 October 2011
Botswana in 'group of death' in AFCON 2012 draw
All Botswana's three opponents boast of international stars plying their trade in Europe, and they are tipped to progress to the next stage of the competition ahead of Botswana. Botswana will play their group matches in Franceville....
31 October 2011
Under-20 ladies thrash Comoros
MOLEPOLOLE: Comoros were at the receiving end of a heavy 6-1 thrashing by Botswana's under-20 side in the first leg match of the preliminary stages of the 2012 Women soccer World Qualifiers played here Saturday afternoon. Four goals from Kitso...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
Soul for the food
Oh boy I do not want to open the proverbial can of worms. But since I started the topic I might as well go through with it. Okay, now 'carbs' as they are affectionately known are every dieter's nightmare, which needn't be. You see like...
Boitshepo Giyose 31 October 2011
Dube puts up great show despite arriving late
He was expected to bless gospel music crazy fans at a dinner and concert at the Maharaja hall in Gaborone as early as 6.30 pm. However, when he eventually turned up, he put up a splendid performance that only Dube is known for. The show had...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 31 October 2011
Slizer, Bibo captivate Moshupa
Together with her son Bibo, the slender musician pushed her male admirers to the limit with her raunchy dance moves while she turned the women green with envy as revellers either shouted excitedly or tried to emulate her moves. A crowd-puller...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 31 October 2011
MOHAWK: The trendy hairstyle hippies die for
Gaborone lovers of stylish looks have not been left behind in the Mohawk bandwagon too. The hairstyle has become a hit among college students, the extrovert young women and young men are often spotted in this style. It comes in all shapes and sizes;...
*Linda Kwababa 31 October 2011
Local artists back Barclays' charity
This year's annual charity effort was held at Maru-a-Pula's Maitisong Theatre and was aimed at raising funds for Artesia Primary School. The two groups, worlds apart in musical styles, featured alongside many other artists who performed free of...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
Flavour gives Batswana the Nigerian flavour
It also proved how far-reaching contemporary Nigerian music and culture have reverberated across the continent. Along with his wildly popular Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix), Flavour (real name Chinedu Okoli) gave Gaborone a taste of his highlife music with...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
BOCCIM signs MOU with Ministry to purge redtape
The minister was speaking at the MoU signing that was held in Gaborone on Thursday. She said the MoU would, among other things, help eliminate the red tape that BOCCIM, like other private sector organisations, face in their daily operations, as they...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 31 October 2011
BTC privatisation on track- CEO
The chairman of the BTC board, Leonard Makwinja, said the corporation was ready for privatisation, though it was not directly in control of the process. "We are not selling ourselves," he said in response to a question, adding that the...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 31 October 2011
Europe's dying bank model
The European Central Bank's unlimited ability to provide liquidity ensures that. But European leaders have yet to recognise that old bank business models are obsolete, and that reliance on private-sector leverage for balance-sheet repair...
*Gene Frieda 31 October 2011
ETCETERA ||
So the government intends to shift this country from its middle-income status to the high-income bracket? I suppose that this is an aim of sorts but since many of us have experienced intermittent power cuts of varying duration during the past...
Sandy Grant 31 October 2011
America's other 87 deficits
A multilateral deficit cannot be fixed by putting pressure on one of its bilateral components. But try telling that to America's growing chorus of China bashers. America's massive trade deficit is a direct consequence of an unprecedented shortfall...
*Stephen S Roach 31 October 2011
Issues in Education
Over the last twenty years of focused educational reforms, Zambia has had a number of successes from which others can learn. These are substantiated in the report on education reform in five countries, The Power of Persistence, by John Gillies. They...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 31 October 2011
The winners code
The story is told of a Jewish disciple who accosted the Rabbi seeking answers to what he believed to be a very pertinent problem. The disciple expressed to the Rabbi his dissatisfaction about his not telling his disciples whether the world was...
George Chingarande 31 October 2011
The Zebras can make it
On paper, yes, the group looks tough considering that the Zebras have to battle against the 2010 World Cup campaigners, Ghana. The other teams are Mali and Guinea. The Zebras find themselves being the underdogs in the group. This is not...
31 October 2011
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31 October 2011
Icons of Botswana
Born in 1944, Gertrude Selolwane was raised by her paternal grandmother and her father's younger sister, Mariam Modisang in Palapye, while her father resided in Francistown. As we sat down to chat with her, the sound of a vuvuzela from the plasma...
Pauline Rauwe
Correspondent 31 October 2011
The brutal shooting of Malebo Molefhe
Two years later, having defied doctors' initial verdicts of no hope for her survival, Molefhe is now turning her sights to helping others heal emotionally. She intends to become a motivational speaker. This was revealed Friday morning at a...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
Francistown South burial society launched
Speaking at the launch, Francistown South Member of Parliament (MP) Wynter Mmolotsi said that he mooted the idea in 2003 after realising that the death rate in the area was high. "I came up with the idea back in 2003 together with my fellow MPs, who...
Lindiwe Mozola
Correspondent 31 October 2011
When lawyers contradict each other
Many people who had hoped to get free lessons from the state counsels, who usually urge their witnesses to give corroborating evidence in court, were left with unanswered questions as to what to expect from the prosecutors when they deal with their...
Tebogo Kgalemang
Correspondent 31 October 2011
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31 October 2011
VDC members want term extended
Speaking during a kgotla meeting in Mmadinare last week, Assistant Minister of Local Government, Botlogile Tshireletso said that since her ministry started reviewing VDC guidelines, members have requested for an extension of their term. "Most VDC...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 31 October 2011
Farmers reluctant to slaughter cattle
Francistown BMC was scheduled to begin operations on October 17 to commence slaughter on October 24, but BMC CEO Dr David Falepau says that they only received 26 cattle, which was not enough to start. "We commenced taking bookings on October 17, for...
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
SA, Botswana hail joint border operations
A media release from the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security says the commission notes the excellent cooperation between the two countries in the areas of mutual legal assistance and extradition. It further says the...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
No need to worry
Addressing members of the media in Lobatse last week, Falepau said the chances of Angola competing with Botswana for lucrative beef markets is slim. "We must first look at the issue this way; what are the chances of us building Angola's beef industry...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
More medical experts to come from China
The two governments signed a protocol agreement on Friday at the ministry headquarters in Gaborone. The Minister of Health, Reverend Dr John Seakgosing said that he will send a delegation to China to select 46 medical personnel under various...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 31 October 2011
Conmen prowling at Rail Park mall
Since the mall opened, the Botswana Police have recorded eight cases of obtaining by falŒse pretences, in which people lost laptops, expensive cell phones and cash to the conmen after declarations and the ultimate surrendering of items as a...
31 October 2011
Super Scouts club receives sponsorship from Mascom
Super Scouts Club comprises children from Itumeleng Primary School who teach their peers and other people about environmental conservation. Their project is called "greening of school grounds." Katso Gakebobone, a club member encouraged people...
31 October 2011
Legal opinion divided over Kgafela de-recognition
Kgafela yesterday confirmed in a letter he published in a Sunday weekly that some of his royal uncles have been invited by the Minister of Local Government today, where possibly his successor could be announced. A source close to the court case in...
31 October 2011
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