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It's Pentagon/NATO versus the BRICS
Translation: Washington will not inform Russia from now on about the redeployment of its global armada. The Pentagon's worldwide "repositioning" strategy is now supposed to be a secret. Some essential background is in order. CFE part one was signed...
07 December 2011
The decisions Africa needs from Durban climate conference
As I learnt on a recent visit to Mali, a smallholder farmer, Issa, talked to me about how his farming methods have been affected by the unusual changes in the patterns of rainfall in his district. The rains on which farmers depend are starting later...
* KOFI ANNAN 07 December 2011
Tsvangirai has lost his moral compass
While The Herald has, predictably, gleefully reported on the "union" and its attendant soap operatic saga, the "independent" media have bizarrely preoccupied themselves with efforts to "uncover" the "truth" about the origins of claims that Tsvangirai...
CHOFAMBA SITHOLE 07 December 2011
How problematic is the South Africa's Secrecy Bill?
The Bill is said to signal a "dark day for democracy" and a return to apartheid-style secrecy. There is a major concern the Bill might be abused by politicians wishing to hide their corruption and self-enrichment. The Bill, the proposed Protection...
* DESNE MASIE 07 December 2011
Botswana's secularity in homosexuality and prostitution debate
It is always a challenge in this kind of debate to know if those who object to an activity like commercial sex, abortion, or gay relationships do so from a purely religious point, from a general moral position or from what the effect on the wellbeing...
EDWARD T MAGANU 07 December 2011
Reflections on the BNF at 45
I joined many young people in the study circles or groups. Amongst them was Henry Kgame, Tosa Budulala, Kenneth Morake, Lenyeletse Koma, Mphengwa Ramaloko and many female comrades. We studied socialist/Marxist Literature, History of political parties...
JAMES OLESITSE 07 December 2011
The winners code
What do you enjoy doing most that you're not doing now? What special talents, skills and knowledge do you have that you're not fully employing? What is your core passion that has little to do with your financial pension? These questions...
George Chingarande 07 December 2011
Zamtel sale haunts ex-Zambian cabinet minister
Her situation is not helped by the fact that she was the minister of communications and transport during the partial privatisation of the Zambia Telecommunications Company (Zamtel) when government sold 75 percent shares for US$257 million (P1.8...
Arthur Simuchoba
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Tsimako commends leadership for fighting crime
Addressing a Tutume District Full Council meeting last week Wednesday, the Commissioner said it was pleasing to note that the leaders through the village Development Committees, Kgotla/Pitso meetings, Cluster Policing and other forums were networking...
*Near Bagali
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Paedophiles must be punished - Mbulawa
Addressing students and parents at a prize giving ceremony at Emmanuel Adventist Academy in Molepolole last Wednesday, Mbulawa said it was a sad reality that some parents had left the responsibility of raising children to teachers, government and...
* MacDonald Kengaletswe
Correspondent 07 December 2011
As I see it
How can we have a crisis of unemployment while MPs are shouting for migrant workers to fill the gap in the labour supply? And this is unskilled labour we are clamouring for. Not the skilled labour for which we are compelled to go in search of outside...
Michael Dingake 07 December 2011
Corruption rife at Southern District - chairman
Officially opening the last session of the full council meeting here yesterday, Tlhomelang said corruption was rife in his council. "Some activities have been reported to law enforcement agencies but nothing has been said to us as to how far the...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO_
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Miscellaneous consider relocating to Gaborone
The club has lost its sponsor, Kwena Rocla and still travels away for its home matches, which has severely eroded its bank balance. Miscellaneous manager, Baratiwa Matheothe, said the club would meet to discuss the move. "We met last Wednesday to...
WITNESS TAZIBA
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Upsets in junior tennis tourney
Four upsets were recorded in the Under-12 girls' category with the biggest seeing top seed Mitchell Masiyandiwa, crush out to Selebi Phikwe's Reneilwe Selema 6-2, 6-1. Neelo Bapele also advanced to the semi-final at the expense of second seed...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Botswana Games to proceed despite challenges
The games will start on December 17 and are expected to attract over 4,000 athletes from the country's 16 districts. The Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) has admitted facing challenges in the build up to the games, but said it will go ahead...
MOSAH MOKGNEDI
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Young Zebras storm into semi finals
The Young Zebras needed to score at least three goals against Swaziland without conceding in order to book their place in the next round and they duly responded with a fluid performance in the second half. They were lethargic in the first half,...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 07 December 2011
Tshosane, Zebras nominated for CAF awards
The Zebras have been dominant in 2011 and the nomination of the team, Tshosane and Ramatlhakwana does not come as a surprise. Tshosane has been nominated in the category of Coach of the Year, while the Zebras will compete with Cote d'Ivoire, Libya,...
STAFF WRITER 07 December 2011
Gospel sensation ditches record label
Eric says although his contract comes to an end next January he had part ways with the record label which he joined in January 2010, sooner than planned. Three months ago, the gospel sensation scooped the award for Best Gospel Song at the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Eugene Jackson cooks up hype for local acts
Eugene will also perform alongside the newfound jazz sensation when she launches her debut album in Gaborone on December 15.But Eugene has a high regard for the East London-born Zahara who made history by becoming the first newcomer to sell 100, 000...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Splash festival disappoints fans
Some of the baffled fans had arrived at the venue as early as 6pm and had to endure a long anxious wait before they could watch the band on stage, whose performance did not meet their expectations. The show which took place at Lions Park...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Russia election: Hundreds rally against Putin in Moscow
Some scuffles were reported and Russian police said they had detained more than 300 protesters.The OSCE says the vote was slanted in favour of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's party, United Russia. President Dmitry Medvedev insisted the election had...
07 December 2011
Vaccine developed against Ebola
The researchers say that this is the first Ebola vaccine to remain viable long-term and can therefore be successfully stockpiled. The results are reported in the journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. Ebola is transmitted via bodily...
07 December 2011
Kenya cautions tourists over heavy rains
The Kenya Wildlife Services (KWS) called on the visitors to seek information from KWS officers about safe routes owing to the heavy rains that have been experienced in the Mau Forests Complex and its environs in the last three days. At least 10...
07 December 2011
UN Security Council toughens sanctions on Eritrea
The resolution requires foreign companies involved in Eritrea's mining industry to ensure that funds from the sector are not used to destabilise the region. Thirteen council members voted for the resolution and two abstained. East African nations...
07 December 2011
Stanbic Botswana scoops best bank award
Parent company, Standard Bank was also named 2011 Bank of the Year in Africa for its ability to gain strategic advantage, adapt to variable market conditions, secure important deals and succeed in an increasingly competitive landscape. In...
07 December 2011
BICA urges all accountants to register
A recent amendment to the Accountants Act stipulates that every person or entity providing professional accountancy or related services to the public, for either a salary or a fee, must register with BICA for purposes of regulation and...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Central bank holds rate steady
In a statement released after the meeting, BoB says the Monetary Policy Committee has left rates at 9.5 percent this year and that maintaining them at that level is consistent with its medium-term objective of 3-6 percent inflation. "Low growth in...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 07 December 2011
Mmualebe
Tshipi e e fetileng re kgaoganye le Morwadi le Mosetli ba le mo tirong ya go tlhagola le go tlhoba. Morwadi o ne a le kwa tshimong a tlhagola fa Mosetli ene a ne a le ka fa mahuri a tlhoba. Tiro e e ne ya tlhatlosa letsatsi ka jaaka re bonye, kwa...
Sebofo Motshwane 07 December 2011
Selefu 07 December 2011
07 December 2011
When did condoms become subversive?
This shows commitment to the struggle against HIV/AIDS at the highest levels. However, it is disturbing that at the same event, people unidentified agents were ordered to confiscate a paper that criticised government's policies on the fight...
07 December 2011
Squatters give Kanye 'ugly' image - Tlhomelang
Tlhomelang told a full council meeting on Monday that small businesses, most of which are run from makeshift structures made of plastic and card boxes, were smothering the supermakets and creating an ugly image of the village. He said that despite...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 07 December 2011
BOTEC/RIPCO merger threatens 200 jobs
According to unconfirmed reports, only 86 out of all employees of the two organisations will be retained to work in the new entity, while around 20 will be deployed to the Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology (MIST), which oversees the...
STAFF WRITER 07 December 2011
Our heritage
The Mafikeng Museum informs its visitors that the cannon was made in England in 1770 and named 'the Nelson'. It is, apparently, of 94 mm calibre and was able to fire a 2.7kg cannonball 2,769 metres. Both the Museum and Dr Ramsay are agreed that...
Sandy Grant 07 December 2011
PS urges use of heritage sites to achieve MDGs
Officially opening a four-day planning workshop on this theme here on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of the Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Samuel Rathedi, said heritage sites were among unexplored opportunities of improving the...
Nomsa Ndlovu-Gherke
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Party poopers spoil
Molao's challenger is no ordinary politician but a man of considerable means and master strategist who enjoys massive support from influential members of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). Reportedly, Dan Onkabetse has never stopped...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 07 December 2011
Chobe District youth fight AIDS
This means that Chobe, besides being a tourist haven, also serves as a transport route for big hauler trucks travelling to and from these countries delivering goods. It has transformed the area into a highly concentrated zone, where a lot of people...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 07 December 2011
Khama moves to thwart BDC investigation?
This comes just a few days after Parliament unanimously adopted a motion by the South East South Member of Parliament, Odirile Motlhale, requesting it to appoint a special select committee to investigate allegations of corruption at Botswana...
BAME PIET and EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writers 07 December 2011
Education system needs scrutiny - Saleshando
Addressing a press conference yesterday he said the reason why the recent Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) results have shown an embarrassing decline in performance, is the indication that government is not committed to providing a...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Police face transport shortage
Responding to a question in Parliament on Monday, Ramadeluka said it is quite clear that transport is a challenge affecting all police stations throughout the country. However, he said that his ministry has engaged the Ministry of Transport and...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 07 December 2011
Home Affairs clears Omang backlog
This includes both applicants who were renewing their IDs and those who were applying for the first time. The Department of Labour and Home Affairs says it has cleared the backlog from the end November backwards and is ready to issue the...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 07 December 2011
Molutsi calls for tolerance
Speaking at the Botswana Sectors of Educators' Trade Union (BOSETU) Molutsi called on the country's political, social and religious leadership to know that they have all been called as servants of the people that they lead. Molutsi said lack...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 07 December 2011
Consultant snubs govt on National Stadium audit
Relations between the government and the National Stadium project consultant, Tectura International reached a new low yesterday when the consultant snubbed an invitation to witness the handover of the facility to a company tasked with carrying out an...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 07 December 2011
It's Pentagon/NATO versus the BRICS
Translation: Washington will not inform Russia from now on about the redeployment of its global armada. The Pentagon's worldwide "repositioning" strategy is now supposed to be a secret. Some essential background is in order. CFE part one was signed...
08 December 2011
The decisions Africa needs from Durban climate conference
As I learnt on a recent visit to Mali, a smallholder farmer, Issa, talked to me about how his farming methods have been affected by the unusual changes in the patterns of rainfall in his district. The rains on which farmers depend are starting later...
* KOFI ANNAN 08 December 2011
Tsvangirai has lost his moral compass
While The Herald has, predictably, gleefully reported on the "union" and its attendant soap operatic saga, the "independent" media have bizarrely preoccupied themselves with efforts to "uncover" the "truth" about the origins of claims that Tsvangirai...
CHOFAMBA SITHOLE 08 December 2011
How problematic is the South Africa's Secrecy Bill?
The Bill is said to signal a "dark day for democracy" and a return to apartheid-style secrecy. There is a major concern the Bill might be abused by politicians wishing to hide their corruption and self-enrichment. The Bill, the proposed Protection...
* DESNE MASIE 08 December 2011
Botswana's secularity in homosexuality and prostitution debate
It is always a challenge in this kind of debate to know if those who object to an activity like commercial sex, abortion, or gay relationships do so from a purely religious point, from a general moral position or from what the effect on the wellbeing...
EDWARD T MAGANU 08 December 2011
Reflections on the BNF at 45
I joined many young people in the study circles or groups. Amongst them was Henry Kgame, Tosa Budulala, Kenneth Morake, Lenyeletse Koma, Mphengwa Ramaloko and many female comrades. We studied socialist/Marxist Literature, History of political parties...
JAMES OLESITSE 08 December 2011
Zamtel sale haunts ex-Zambian cabinet minister
Her situation is not helped by the fact that she was the minister of communications and transport during the partial privatisation of the Zambia Telecommunications Company (Zamtel) when government sold 75 percent shares for US$257 million (P1.8...
Arthur Simuchoba
Correspondent 08 December 2011
Tsimako commends leadership for fighting crime
Addressing a Tutume District Full Council meeting last week Wednesday, the Commissioner said it was pleasing to note that the leaders through the village Development Committees, Kgotla/Pitso meetings, Cluster Policing and other forums were networking...
*Near Bagali
Correspondent 08 December 2011
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