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Lovinah Nomasonto Gwebu: A life that provoked history
The life and death of Lovinah Nomasonto Gwebu illustrates such a history. In fact, it would be impossible to write a full account of the history of the pentecostal movement in Botswana, and Lobatse in particular, without reference to her contribution...
PHILLIP SEGADIKA 17 November 2011
The road to Denmark -
BOTSALO NTUANE PreambleMadame Speaker, it is my honour to once more rise in response to the State of the Nation address delivered by President Ian Khama on November 7, 2011. Since assuming the reigns of Leader of Opposition, this marks my second...
17 November 2011
Botswana first: Means and ends
It is in keeping with this leadership role of the BNF as well as its status as the pre-eminent opposition party in this country that I present our response to the State of the Nation address delivered yesterday. I wish the President, Ian Kgama,...
* DUMA BOKO 17 November 2011
Not easy stepping into a stepfamily
FRANCISTOWN: Growing up in a stepfamily is never easy for anyone, especially children. For a long time, this has been an issue that most parents in Botswana have neglected, focusing only on themselves and their new partners with little regard for...
17 November 2011
Icons of Botswana
Sudzani Margaret Podiephatshwa is a woman of many seasons - a politician, a businesswoman, a traditional healer and community builder all rolled into one. While she has taken on various roles, she is most renowned for the contributions she has made...
17 November 2011
Inflation quickens to 8.8 percent
According to Statistics Botswana, October's figures are the highest inflation has risen to this year, from a previous high of 8.7 percent recorded in August. They are also the highest witnessed since April 2009 when inflation was recorded at 10.2...
STAFF WRITER 17 November 2011
Mmualebe
Go na le polelo nngwe e e reng, bogologolo dilo di santse di bua, go kile ga nna le kgang fa gare ga phefo le letsatsi. Ga twe kgang e ne e le gore gareng ga bobedi bo, yo o marapo go feta yo mongwe ke mang. Ka fa go bolelwang ka teng, mongwe le...
Sebofo Motshwane 17 November 2011
Our heritage
Yes, there has been Kgosi Malope's recent installation and now, with the defection of one of its MPs, the regaining by the BNF of what had been its earlier pre-eminence. These have been of course, major developments and changes but tucked away well...
Sandy Grant 17 November 2011
Cameroon players 'refuse to play' in dispute over money
Cameroon players 'refuse to play' in dispute over money C ameroon have refused to travel to play an international friendly in a dispute over money. Their game against Algeria, which had been scheduled for Tuesday, was called-off as a...
17 November 2011
TSWA takes Zebras fund-raising drive to Jwaneng
TSWA takes Zebras fund-raising drive to Jwaneng STAFF WRITER F ollowing the inaugural Zebras fund-raising activity in Gaborone last month, Thuso Sports Welfare Association (TSWA) takes its campaign to Jwaneng this weekend. The...
STAFF WRITER 17 November 2011
KBL new boxing championship sponsor
KBL new boxing championship sponsor BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO<br>Staff Writer K galagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) will sponsor the annual National Boxing Championships following a three-year agreement with Botswana Boxing Association...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 17 November 2011
Zebras threaten boycott over allowances
Zebras threaten boycott over allowances FREDERICK KEBADIRETSEStaff Writer T he Zebras preparations for next year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in West Africa were temporarily thrown into confusion after the players threatened to...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 17 November 2011
Mogotsi calls for social responsibility legislation
Mogotsi calls for social responsibility legislation MOSAH MOKGANEDI<Br>Correspondent D ebswana Corporate and Social Investment (CSI) manager, Barulaganye Mogotsi has said businesses in Botswana do not feel obliged to give back...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 17 November 2011
100% The Mixtape a 'must-have' for festive season
100% The Mixtape a 'must-have' for festive season NELSON DIRENG<br>Correspondent T he much-anticipated 100% The Mixtape was released a fortnight ago following musician Atasaone 'ATI' Molemogi and former producer Neo 'Rimzy'...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 17 November 2011
All set for Joyous' one-night show
All set for Joyous' one-night show THATO KALA<br>Correspondent A ll is set for Joyous Celebration's one night show with the popular gospel ensemble expected to arrive in Gaborone this afternoon. The show, part of...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Actor Modise is new Mokaragana TV show presenter
Modise has been presenting the music programme for over two months. It remains to be seen whether he would be able to fit into Ntsoro's big shoes. However, the energetic Modise seems to be adjusting quickly. Even...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 November 2011
'Zahara' coming to launch album in Botswana
'Zahara' coming to launch album in Botswana MAUREEN ODUBENG<br>Staff Writer W ith her song Loliwe turning into an instant hit that has literally become a national anthem, Bulelwa "Zahara" Mkutukana has shot to fame with the lightning...
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 17 November 2011
Eastern, Southern Africa to introduce joint anti-poaching policies
Eastern, Southern Africa to introduce joint anti-poaching policies DAR ES SALAAM: Countries in the Eastern and Southern Africa region is planning to harmonize policies in tourism and wildlife management in fresh attempts to fight...
17 November 2011
Mugabe attends daughter's graduation in Hong KongHONG KONG:
Mugabe attends daughter's graduation in Hong Kong HONG KONG: Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe attended his daughter's university graduation in Hong Kong, the southern Chinese city which is outside Western-imposed travel bans, media reports...
17 November 2011
No holds barred as Julius Malema rips into ANC's NDC
No holds barred as Julius Malema rips into ANC's NDC JOHANNESBURG: Announcing the ANC Youth League's decision to appeal its leadership's suspension, Julius Malema has come out guns blazing against the ANC's disciplinary...
17 November 2011
Falepau vows to ensure BMC sustainability
Falepau vows to ensure BMC sustainability BONIFACE KEAKABETSECorrespondent MAUN: The CEO of the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), Dr David Falepau, has vowed to follow the BMC Act to the letter in order to ensure sustainability for the...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 17 November 2011
African Copper production up 95%
African Copper production up 95% STAFF WRITER A frican Copper's two mines in north-eastern Botswana, pumped out 3,486 tonnes of copper in the first half of the company's financial year, representing close to double the...
STAFF WRITER 17 November 2011
Democracy in the Congo?
Democracy in the Congo? *CHARLES TANNOCK LONDON: Free, fair and transparent democratic elections are no longer strangers to Africa. Indeed, they have become a regular occurrence. But the presidential and parliamentary elections...
*CHARLES TANNOCK 17 November 2011
Know your labour rights
Victimisation at the workplace Know your labour rights T he International Labour Organisation (ILO) in its recommendations and guidelines on labour matters has noted and recognised that it is a common phenomenon for employees to be...
Mpho Ngwako 17 November 2011
Basic rights need protection in the constitution
Basic rights need protection in the constitution L ast Friday's conference on constitutional review organised by the Law Society of Botswana brought to light a number of issues, which a majority of us were not aware of. It came to...
17 November 2011
Selefu 17 November 2011
17 November 2011
Liver implant gives boy 'another chance of life'
Liver implant gives boy 'another chance of life' D octors in London say they have cured a baby boy of a life-threatening disease which was destroying his liver. They implanted cells which acted like a temporary liver, allowing the...
17 November 2011
Delay cord clamping for baby health, say experts
Delay cord clamping for baby health, say experts W aiting a few minutes after delivery to cut the umbilical cord is best for a newborn's health, research suggests. Delaying cord clamping reduces the risk that the baby will have iron...
17 November 2011
Govt does not recognise MISA awards - Ramsay
Govt does not recognise MISA awards - Ramsay LAWRENCE SERETSE<br>Correspondent T he Botswana Government Information Systems Coordinator (BGIS), Dr Jeff Ramsey, has dismissed as false, reports by the Media Institute of Southern Africa...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 17 November 2011
MoESD partners with private sector in quality education
MoESD partners with private sector in quality education NELSON DIRENG<br>Correspondent T he Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has partnered with the private sector to ensure the delivery of quality education in the...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Review sugar diabetes policy - diabetic
Review sugar diabetes policy - diabetic ONALENNA MODIKWA<br>Staff Writer SEROWE: A member of Serowe Community Diabetes Support Group, Albert Paki, has called on the government to add tempo to efforts to contain the disease. Speaking...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 17 November 2011
Crime on the increase in Tutume
Crime on the increase in Tutume BARATI MATHAMBO<br>Correspondent FRANCISTOWN: Police have expressed concern at rising crime in Tutume and urged villagers to exercise vigilance in their homes to protect their property. Tutume...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 17 November 2011
De Graaf launches GMOs awareness campaign
De Graaf launches GMOs awareness campaign MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO<br>Staff Writer T he government has launched an awareness campaign on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The Minister of Agriculture Christian de Graaf said...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 17 November 2011
UB student doctors learn from warehouse
UB student doctors learn from warehouse EPHRAIM KEORENG<br>Staff Writer I t takes five years to train as a doctor. For 36 pioneering students of the University of Botswana School of Medicine (UBSOM), it should be a matter of pride to...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 17 November 2011
SHHA funds disappear in Maun
Reports say North West District Council (NWDC) officials have misdirected funds meant for the programme, but the council secretary, Kwele Puso has stated that he does not know where the money went. It is said a report presented to the finance and...
BONIFANCE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Snake-woman rumour causes chaos in Maun
Snake-woman rumour causes chaos in Maun BONIFACE KEAKABETSE<Br>Correspondent MAUN: A sick joke that a woman had turned into a snake caused chaos in Maun on as residents rushed to have a look at the spectacle. A huge crowd...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Another suspected murder suicide stuns Tutume
Another suspected murder Ð suicide stuns Tutume BARATI MATHAMBO<Br>Correspondent TUTUME: Residents of Tutume are baffled after the body of a young woman was found lying in a pool of blood outside a neighbour's yard hours...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Hambira calls for protection of gays and lesbians
Hambira calls for protection of gays and lesbians BAME PIET<br>Staff Writer R everend Rupert Hambira of the United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA), who is also a nominated councillor in Gaborone, has called for...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 17 November 2011
Nursing allowances are not for soldiers - Seretse
Seretse was responding to a parliamentary question by Francistown South Member of Parliament (MP) Wynter Mmolotsi who had wanted to know if the minister was aware that BDF soldiers had not been awarded the overtime allowance when it was...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Speak with Kgafela, Moyo urges government
Speak with Kgafela, Moyo urges government LEKOPANYE MOOKETSICorrespondent T ati East Member of Parliament (MP) Samson Guma Moyo has urged government to enter into dialogue with the de-recognised Bakgatla paramount chief Kgafela II....
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Kwelagobe blasts Khama, government
Kwelagobe blasts Khama, government ROGERS MPHANECorrespondent T he Member of Parliament (MP) for Molepolole South, who is also the chairman of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Daniel Kwelagobe has differed with President Ian...
ROGERS MPHANE
Correspondent 17 November 2011
Will London 2012 match, surpass Beijing Olympic Games record?
Will London 2012 match, surpass Beijing Olympic Games record? TERENCE MUSUKU<Br>Correspondent A s London 2012 Olympic Games are now only months away, sports experts can extrapolate the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in varying measures...
TERENCE MUSUKU
Correspondent 18 November 2011
'Messi-less' Killer Giants face uphill battle
The tough derby comes just days after Killer Giants' coach, Enos Mmesi threw in the towel. Mmesi quit on Monday evening following a series of poor results. He has said his departure from the team he helped gain promotion to the Premier League two...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 18 November 2011
First division North leadership exchange hands
No Mathata find themselves in third spot behind TASC and Motlakase Power Dynamos. The war continues this weekend as Highlanders comes back from the short break to face Motlakase in Mahalapye. Highlanders' coach Lebitso Ratlou said they are ready for...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Staff Writer 18 November 2011
Players complain bitterly after Lagos ordeal
Mochudi Centre Chiefs' duo of Joel Mogorosi and Pontsho Moloi both had a few words to say to their Facebook friends. "Eish, waitse mo ke gone tshotlego ... (You know, this is suffering) and it's really hurting...," wrote Mogorosi at 9pm on...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 18 November 2011
Opportunity for Chiefs to peel away
Township Rollers and BDF XI only play on Tuesday as they have a number of players in the national team. It is said that both Rollers and BDF XI asked the Botswana Premier League (BPL) to move their match to midweek since many of their key players...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 November 2011
BMC face troubled TAFIC
BMC have started the season brightly and are currently third on the log with 25 points. On the other hand TAFIC is eighth and has been hit by internal strife, which saw the departure of coach, Blessing Moyo. The Francistown side has slumped in...
KUSHATHA TABENGWA
Correspondent 18 November 2011
Shocking revelations about centres of excellence
Participants at this year's Sports Pitso heard shocking revelations about centres of sports excellence, a creation of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture. On the second day of the sports indaba, which was held in Gaborone starting Tuesday,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 18 November 2011
Kenyan troops kill 12 Al-Shabaab fighters in South Somalia
Kenyan Military spokesman, Major Emmanuel Chirchir also denied the insurgents' claims that three of the Kenyans soldiers were killed in the attacks. "I can confirm that no Kenyan soldier has been captured by Al- Shabaab," Chirchir told Xinhua...
18 November 2011
Syria: Russia says conflict 'is similar to civil war'
Sergei Lavrov said the Arab League must call on all sides to end the violence. Last month Moscow vetoed a UN resolution condemning the violence and called for dialogue between the government and opposition groups. The Arab League has suspended...
18 November 2011
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