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Will the US be saved by its military?
"We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world." Does the President really believe that the US is more respected around the world because of its military activities? Did...
06 February 2012
How to save the Euro
It follows the same pattern as my other books: it contains an updated version of my conceptual approach and the application of that approach to a particular situation, and it presents a real-time experiment to test the validity of my interpretation....
GEORGE SOROS 06 February 2012
Mogae unplugged- on family, university and Nchindo (Part 2)
Batswana are a gritty resourceful people whose struggles making a living in the dry desert often meant no rain for months if not years on end. Due to the seemingly endless droughts the people are prone to saving, and having to make do with what they...
06 February 2012
Electricity, railways and economic decline
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address and said those who think that America is in decline don't know what they are talking about. It's an election year and anything, even that which cannot be supported by...
06 February 2012
We need a budget with a human face
Awaiting the delivery of the national budget is on its own an emotionally engaging and sad process to the masses who deem the state as the provider of the much-needed panacea for their embarrassing socio-economic hardships. To many Batswana, Matambo...
* MCEDISIS RODGER SOLOMON 06 February 2012
our heritage
Yet, without them, people using the roads were always in big trouble in the past when there was decent rains and the rivers filled. The result, usually, was that travellers simply had to sit it out or sleep it out until flood levels dropped....
sandy grant 06 February 2012
Kabila's party loses 45% of its seats in the Congo
Kabila still will command a majority in parliament, where his coalition of several parties has won about 260 of the 500 seats, down from more than 300 in the previous assembly.Officials from the discredited electoral commission announced the last of...
06 February 2012
Afghanistan: Leon Panetta signals end to US combat role
Speaking while travelling to a Nato summit, Leon Panetta said the US hoped to switch to a role training and supporting Afghan forces. It is the most detailed public indication of when US troops might pull back from America's longest war.Some 68,000...
06 February 2012
Lesbian killers in South Africa get 18-year jail terms
The court found that the men killed Nkonyana because she was living openly as a lesbian. A crowd outside the court in Khayelitsha, a Cape Town township, cheered and danced at the sentencing. The constitution protects people on the grounds of sexual...
06 February 2012
Activists call for Senegal president to quit
One protester, a 32-year-old university student, was killed when he was hit by a police vehicle. Others sustained injuries when police tried to break up demonstrations, government sources told dpa.President Abdoulaye Wade has been cleared by...
06 February 2012
AU 'has let Zim down'
Zanu PF last week reportedly resolved to unilaterally call for elections to end the wobbly coalition government.Tsvangirai, on the other hand, is resisting early elections, arguing the environment is not conducive because of fears that violence could...
06 February 2012
Son of ex-Zambian president wanted for corruption
Zambian police have issued a "warrant of arrest and written to all 190 Interpol member states. Henry has to answer to serious allegations of corruption," police inspector general Martin Malama told AFP. Henry Banda has been sought for questioning...
06 February 2012
You lazy (intellectual) African scum!
In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it "he dark continent"for the light that flickers under the tunnel is not that of hope, but an approaching...
*FIELD RUWE 06 February 2012
Knee injury hinders Tamba comeback
The forgotten striker went into a total oblivion last July when ECCO released him following the reduction of the foreign quota from five players per club to only three, a development that rendered him jobless.The Zimbabwean-born forceful striker, who...
Simon Juban
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Japanese guru to train local karatekas
While here Shigeki, who is a member of the World Karate Federation and Referee Council, will train athletes and coaches in different karate styles. The seventh black belt Dan holder arrived in Gaborone on Wednesday and will fly back to Tokyo on...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Chess unveil 30th anniversary activities
At a media workshop held at Yarona Country Lodge, the BCF President, Tshepo Sitale said the activities include the re-branding of the BCF with a new logo whose design will be open to the public. Sitale also announced they have engaged the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff writer 06 February 2012
Rousing welcome for Zebras
The fans, clad in national team colours, danced and chanted as they gave the Zebras a warm welcome despite exiting the tournament in the first round. The national team lost their three Group D matches to Ghana (1-0), a record equalling 6-1 defeat to...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 06 February 2012
It's a fair performance - Tshosane
The Zebras exited from the competition at which they were marking their debut last week after losing all their group matches. The team put up a sterling performance, going down 1-0 to eventual group winners Ghana in their opening match of Group...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
Teams round up preps with tourney
Gunners and BDF XI kicked off the tourney, playing a goalless draw with strikers from both sides fluffing chances.Gunners had a good first half though they were too slow going forward, but in the second half they were cowed probably because of...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Food for the soul
Let me ask you this: how many times in a week or month do you eat out? Whether it's in a fancy gourmet restaurant, a diner, cafeteria, fast food joint, or street side kiosk, it is still considered eating out. And have you ever thought about what...
Boitshepo Giyose 06 February 2012
Afcon pushes My Star tv show to march 13
Producer Master D on Friday explained that there would be no My Star TV show on Sundays until March 13, making the programme to run four weeks late.When the My Star show resumes on Btv though, it will be with great speed, running on Monday,...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
Talent galore as Map turns 40
All the stalls that sold the mouth-watering dishes had food cooked by students' parents from different countries such as Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, China, United Kingdom (UK), Jamaica and other countries .The variety of salivating dishes ...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Jazz lovers get lavish treat
Jazz lovers got an early dinner in the expansive food court as jazz maestro Banjo Mosele and Trans Kalahari Jazz Quintet took turns to dish out exciting live and outdoor jazz performances.Jazz aficionados wined and dined under a serene setting, while...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Shortage of land blamed for S/Phikwe's stagnation
At a consultative meeting at the District Commissioner's office with proprietors of small businesses and people in the informal sector this week, Saleshando heard that continued shortage of land spelled doom for the copper-nickel mining town.The...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
Kedikilwe advocates empowering citizen miners
The minister's suggestion came as discussions at the inaugural Coal Roadmap pitso last week turned to how more Batswana could be helped to participate in developing the country's massive mineral resources.Some delegates noted that while the country...
Keikantse Lesemela
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Etcetera II
Considering that for much of last year, a few of us were bashing away at the east or west coal production/export conundrum, it is striking how little relevant information we have been able to extract from either the government or from any of the...
Sandy Grant 06 February 2012
Subject: relocation to the stadium
I do not wish to react to every artice about me and my stay at the Council, as I would have had to react to many such. However, I am forced to respond to this one for, in every respect, it portrays myself and my former Chairperson, Dorcas...
06 February 2012
Kingdom-o-meter
Being a Christian I am a person of hope, I cannot but be hopeful even in the midst of hopelessness. Many found no nerve to hope for they were hopeless even before the Budget Speech was read. However, we should cry not like those without hope....
Dumi Mmualefe 06 February 2012
Local artists embrace fabrics & installations art
Fabrics as art medium is a new concept in Botswana, but thanks to three days of work shopping by American fabrics art guru, Victoria Greasing, on Friday all the 40 participants were able to showcase their first practical works in fabrics.From a...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
Issues in education
Education planners, providers and practitioners are seeking to provide quality education for all students. The Education for All (EFA) and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other international protocols currently being followed help to...
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S.Weeks 06 February 2012
The winners code
In the Greek language there are two words that are used in reference to time. The first one is Chronos.This is the stem from which we get English words such as chronology and chronometer.Chronos speaks of sequence and order, with one coming after the...
George Chingarande 06 February 2012
Calling attention on abusive Teachers
Every morning, we see our little boys and girls happily run off to school, their dreams of becoming a doctor, an architect, a lawyer, an engineer or a nurse, looking far away. But we know that these dreams shall come to pass one day. However, as we...
06 February 2012
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Venson-Moitoi is failing - Rammidi
During the minister's question time at parliament on Friday, Rammidi said, "Does the minister think this students will graduate? Sale o tsena wa palelwa. O palestwe ke ma Seven, Ma Form Three gotlhe le ma Form Five? (Under you, examinations results...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
Of urine and Gaborone City Council...
Presently shoppers and vendors in the mail literally have to sneak into nearby facilities provided by the President Hotel and restaurants like Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Hungry Lion to relieve themselves. It is quite probable that various district...
Alfred Mulenga
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Double bind for father of two blind children
TOBANE: A heartbroken father has had to single-handedly raise two blind children after their malevolent mom dumped them on him and disappeared.Heartbroken, 40-year old Ontse Kenabetsho, says he is still trying to understand how Keamogetse Jane could...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 06 February 2012
Interpol to help crack ARV ring
According to Mogoditshane-based CID Officer in Charge, Superintendent Sergeant Marapo, the seizure was made at a pharmacy in Block 3's industrial estate on January 22.The massive haul consisted of 269 of the medical products made up 100mg ARVs and...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
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06 February 2012
No trace of missing records in Tshosa case
Prosecutor Wesson Mancwe told the Gaborone Regional Magistrate Court on Friday that the case may have to proceed without them.The Occurance Book, Cell Register, Prisoner's Property Register, and Out Patient medical card have gone missing. The defence...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
Tsetsebjwe, Moletemane pin hope on delimitation
They were carved into Tswapong North Constituency leaving them straddled between Bobirwa and Palapye sub-district councils for service delivery.Since 2009 Bobirwa authorities have been battling to have the two villages and surrounding cattle posts,...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
MoESD turns a blind eye to abuse
Her greatest sin was cancelling a letter in a spelling exercise. This infuriated her teacher- who flew into a frenzy and started "beating sense" into little Thato's head with a belt buckle. A few days later the standard 7 pupil was...
Baboki Kayawe & Chippa Legodimo
Staff Writers 06 February 2012
I quit - Ntime
He says the leadership has done everything in its power to disregard BNF processes and procedures in a move to sideline and purge revolutionary and principled cadres.Prior to his resignation, Ntime was on suspension pending a hearing after he made...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
BMD foils conspiracy to oust Ntuane
The BMD and the Botswana National Front have six legislators each while the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has five. MPs of the BCP and the BNF had teamed up and written a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Margaret Nasha, the...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 06 February 2012
Another one bites the Mantashian dust
Over the weekend MathewsPhosa spoke in Limpopo during the ANC centenary celebrations there. According to the City Press, he said "I know Juju is worried about the (disciplinary appeal hearing), but I want to assure him that the ANC has no dustbin for...
06 February 2012
After the collapse: Can the BMD survive?
Having become the blue-eyed boy of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) ouster enthusiasts, the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) subsisted hugely on the goodwill brought about by having renewed hope for a united opposition. Having brought hope by...
06 February 2012
Will the US be saved by its military?
"We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world." Does the President really believe that the US is more respected around the world because of its military activities? Did...
07 February 2012
How to save the Euro
It follows the same pattern as my other books: it contains an updated version of my conceptual approach and the application of that approach to a particular situation, and it presents a real-time experiment to test the validity of my interpretation....
GEORGE SOROS 07 February 2012
Mogae unplugged- on family, university and Nchindo (Part 2)
Batswana are a gritty resourceful people whose struggles making a living in the dry desert often meant no rain for months if not years on end. Due to the seemingly endless droughts the people are prone to saving, and having to make do with what they...
07 February 2012
Electricity, railways and economic decline
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union address and said those who think that America is in decline don't know what they are talking about. It's an election year and anything, even that which cannot be supported by...
07 February 2012
We need a budget with a human face
Awaiting the delivery of the national budget is on its own an emotionally engaging and sad process to the masses who deem the state as the provider of the much-needed panacea for their embarrassing socio-economic hardships. To many Batswana, Matambo...
* MCEDISIS RODGER SOLOMON 07 February 2012
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