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How the Zebra got its stripes
The stripes, they say, came about to keep away blood-sucking flies. They report in the Journal of Experimental Biology that this pattern of narrow stripes makes zebras "unattractive" to the flies. "We started off studying horses with black, brown or...
15 February 2012
BEC acknowledges systemic grading weaknesses
After maintaining that the Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) results it released on December 23 were a true reflection of the performance of the candidates, the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has finally acknowledged that there are weaknesses...
15 February 2012
BOSETU rejects proposed eight-hour work day
He said applying the eight-hour work day, which applies to the entire public sector, to teachers is a huge mistake that has affected education delivery negatively. Addressing the media in Gaborone on Wednesday, Rari said the current hours of...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
Things fall apart
The adage that 'in politics, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent interests', today poignantly mirrors two young political leaders who were once bosom friends and now sworn enemies as the fight within opposition ranks gets...
15 February 2012
Issues in education
There is a growing concern from both government and the general public that the standard of Botswana education system provided in public schools is declining. Judging from the PSLE results analysis from the Botswana Examination Council (BEC) since...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 15 February 2012
The winners code
Geese are very interesting birds. They are neither the strongest nor the fastest of birds, but their strength lies in their exceedingly great wisdom. Unlike other creatures and species of animals which rarely achieve great things geese...
George Chingarande 15 February 2012
Icons of Botswana
Born on September 27, 1952, Sesinyi started writing at an early age. His formative years were spent in Mmadinare before the bright lights of the big city beckoned. He relocated to Gaborone where he completed his studies at Gaborone Secondary School...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Sports Volunteers Movement launched
Speaking at the launch in Gaborone yesterday, Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng said it is important that SVM refocuses especially in that more responsibilities for BNSC are on the way. He revealed that the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
Kampebera is 100m sprint champion
First runner up was Mooketsi Magaga who trailed closely behind by 0.53 seconds, whilst Loato Kelediyakgotla came third with 10.75 seconds. The competition was held at the Molepolole Sports Complex.The 100 metre sprint competition started...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 15 February 2012
We can learn a lot from Zambia Tshosane
After watching the northern neighbours become only the second Southern African team to lift the continental trophy, Tshosane said it was evident that the Zambians had a comprehensive plan.“We saw something completely different. They did...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
BTA waits on ITF to decide Shadreck's fate
The tournament is scheduled for April 3 to 14 with participants from across the continent expected to battle it out in two age groups, Under-16 and Under-14 for both boys and girls.The zonal competition held in Namibia last month was used as a...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Back stage
Zelig (1983) is being shown by the Gaborone Film Society at Maru a Pula School in the A/V Centre at 7 pm today. Zelig is one of Woody Allen’s films that hits the mark, but is lesser known and appreciated. Allen wrote the script, directed and...
Sasa Majuma 15 February 2012
Dludlu pays tribute to unforgettable Tonota
The renowned guitarist was based in Tonota in the 80s. What makes Tonota more special to Dludlu is that he fathered a daughter when he was still living in that village. His daughter is now in her 20s. Despite his successful return...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Jojo booked for Mugabes bash
Jojo will become the second local artist to feature at the annual gala after Slizer. She will go on to perform at Zimbabwe’s Independence anniversary celebrations on April 18. The promoter responsible for engaging artists for president...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 15 February 2012
SADC to push for Dlamini-Zuma at AU
The Southern African Development Community reiterated its support for South Africa's home affairs minister at a two-day meeting in Cape Town called to plot the bloc's strategy after she failed to unseat Gabon's Jean Ping as chairman of the AU...
15 February 2012
Pakistan PM Yousuf Raza Gilani charged with contempt
Gilani is accused of failing to re-open corruption cases against president Asif Ali Zardari.The prime minister, who faces jail and being barred from office if convicted, pleaded not guilty.Gilani argues that the president, who denies the corruption...
15 February 2012
Saif Gaddafi to be moved to Tripoli, then tried
Three months after his capture in Libya's Sahara desert dressed as a Bedouin tribesman, Saif al-Islam remains at a secret location in the northwestern town of Zintan, reflecting a wider problem of powerful local militias and a weak central government...
15 February 2012
BIHL appoints divisional CEO
This marked a full circle in the diversified financial group’s restructuring exercise which started two years ago with the establishment of three more divisions, each with its own CEO, and the appointment of a group CEO.Property, short-term...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 15 February 2012
De Beers still holds govts auction diamonds
The agreement, which was effective retroactively on January 1 last year, entitles government to 10 percent of Debswana production that it will sell independently of the Diamond Trading Company (DTC).The 10-year agreement started at 10 percent of...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
As I see it
What we read in the print media and heard over the airwaves were a series of confused statements and questions last week. What was alleged to be the major confusion was the opposition parties, BNF and BCP trying to ‘coup’ Botsalo Ntuane...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 15 February 2012
The money-spinning Valentines Day
The Valentine is bought so much chocolate it should be accompanied by an already paid for visit to the dentist. Restaurants are fully booked. Romantic travel destinations teem with patrons. With each plan for the perfect Valentine’s Day,...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE 15 February 2012
Under-20 coach unhappy with preparations
Botswana beat Comoros 6-0 in the first round, first leg match last year, but Comoros withdraw before the second leg which meant the local side got a bye to the second round. Takobana preferred to remain optimistic, but said preparations have been...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Kgathi receives constituency tournaments report
Kgathi appointed a task force last March to look at the impact of the controversial tournaments that have been received with disapproval by the sporting fraternity. The minister said there have always been misconceptions about sport being for...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
Local based duo get Warriors call up
Zimbabwe kick off their 2013 campaign with a clash against Burundi on February 29. The provisional team comprise 11 foreign based players and the development follows the suspension of 82 players implicated in the match-fixing scandal dubbed Asiagate...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Mamoratwa Youth Choir brewing up a storm
The choir is putting final touches to a debut album to be released next month. The album that was recorded live at Area 2 Theatre Hall in November last year in Selebi-Phikwe, is still to be titled, but has 10 newly composed songs and two bonus...
GATANG GATANG
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Phuthadikobo braces for World Museum Day
As the world prepares to mark the International Museum Day on May 18 - with the theme, “Museums in a changing world-new challenges, new inspirations” -Phuthadikobo staff members are trying to make it more meaning to those who would visit...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
The lure of imaginative drawing
Take Phenyo Kopong, for instance. He loves watching wild animals move freely in an undisturbed vegetation even if it is on television. Well, just like other ordinary people he cannot afford to visit places like the Chobe National Park or Moremi Game...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
Govt allocates P83.6m to fight FMD
The allocation is contained in estimates being debated in Parliament that form part of the 2012/13 Budget proposition presented recently by finance minister, Kenneth Matambo. According to the proposition, this year’s allocation follows on the...
STAFF WRITER 15 February 2012
Kazungula Bridge construction starts soon
This follows the signing of a US$80 million (P600 million) loan agreement on February 10 between Zambia and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to cover part of the construction costs for the ambitious US$260 million project. AfDB has undertaken to...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Mmualebe
Thulaganyo e, e leka go tlhagisa batho gore ka nako eo, ditsela di siame fa kae, ga di a siama fa kae, le gore fa tsela nngwe e sa siamang teng, molato ke eng. Gantsi fa ditsela di sa siamang teng e a bo e le gore dipone (diroboto) ga a dire sentle,...
SEBOFO MOTSHWANE 15 February 2012
This padlock should be unlocked
In Africa, only Namibia is better than Botswana and five other countries in the continent classified as ‘satisfactory’ in the press freedom index. Namibia and Costa Rica are the only Third World countries in the top-most tier ahead of...
EDITOR 15 February 2012
Khama is a good leader- Ntime
Mmegi: Born to an opposition family, when did you decide the time was right to leave the opposition? Ntime: Yes, I was born into a political family where my immediate family was predominately BNF. My father is a veteran member. There are lots...
15 February 2012
The tidal River Axe in Devon, England
The background to this story is that when I was young, my parents lived in a small feudal village in south west England, which was effectively owned by the Lady of the Manor. Not only did she own all the buildings in the village, which were rented...
15 February 2012
Murderer to hang
He was consequently sentenced to death for the murder of Kaone and 14 years for the murder of Ogomoditse. The 14 years jail term was ordered to run concurrently with the 15 years he was given for the murder of his girlfriend, Kenneilwe Ndolo. A...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
Lentsweletau families tussle for farm
The Mmotseng family, represented by Marea Mmotseng and her son-in-law, Badumetse Tumelo, are fighting tooth and nail to retain an inherited farm that Colombia Legwale and three others claim to rightfully own. The matter, which has been dragging on...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
BTU suspends NEC member
Fani, who is also the president of the Botswana Primary School Sports Association (BOPSSA), is accused of using information obtained in closed NEC meetings to lobby teachers to resume sporting activities, which came to a stop in 2010. The secretary...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
Khama condemns BDP regional committee
Insiders say after he was briefed about the matter at a BDP special Central Committee meeting in Gaborone on Monday, Khama lambasted the regional committee for arrogating itself powers it did not have by cancelling a BDP National Youth Executive...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
BDP wine and dine opposition
Formed 50 years ago in 1962 as the second political party in the country after the Botswana Peoples Party (BPP), the BDP has been in power for 46 years. The same invitation by the BDP has been extended to ruling parties in the SADC region, local...
EDWARD MPOLOKA
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Personalised number plates under review
“It is just a stylish trend that exists in other countries. It is still undergoing feasibility reviews since cabinet has granted a go-ahead to review the Road Traffic Act. This customisation is costly. It will be done by those who can afford...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 February 2012
Minister urges Parliament to deal with abortions
During her response to the 2012-2013 budget on Monday, Tshireletso said she was concerned about the number of infants that are discovered abandoned in places such as pit latrines and the bush. She was reacting to recent media reports that residents...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
BMD youth chiefs quit en masse
Members who resigned include Chairman Armstrong Dikgafela, Roselyn Pantsira, (secretary general), Sasa Nthite (vice-secretary general), Masole Ngaka (branding), Phenyo Segokgo (director policy and research), Mmate Mokhurutshe (secretary policy and...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 February 2012
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15 February 2012
How the Zebra got its stripes
The stripes, they say, came about to keep away blood-sucking flies. They report in the Journal of Experimental Biology that this pattern of narrow stripes makes zebras "unattractive" to the flies. "We started off studying horses with black, brown or...
16 February 2012
BEC acknowledges systemic grading weaknesses
After maintaining that the Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) results it released on December 23 were a true reflection of the performance of the candidates, the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has finally acknowledged that there are weaknesses...
16 February 2012
BOSETU rejects proposed eight-hour work day
He said applying the eight-hour work day, which applies to the entire public sector, to teachers is a huge mistake that has affected education delivery negatively. Addressing the media in Gaborone on Wednesday, Rari said the current hours of...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 16 February 2012
Things fall apart
The adage that 'in politics, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent interests', today poignantly mirrors two young political leaders who were once bosom friends and now sworn enemies as the fight within opposition ranks gets...
16 February 2012
Issues in education
There is a growing concern from both government and the general public that the standard of Botswana education system provided in public schools is declining. Judging from the PSLE results analysis from the Botswana Examination Council (BEC) since...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 16 February 2012
The winners code
Geese are very interesting birds. They are neither the strongest nor the fastest of birds, but their strength lies in their exceedingly great wisdom. Unlike other creatures and species of animals which rarely achieve great things geese...
George Chingarande 16 February 2012
Icons of Botswana
Born on September 27, 1952, Sesinyi started writing at an early age. His formative years were spent in Mmadinare before the bright lights of the big city beckoned. He relocated to Gaborone where he completed his studies at Gaborone Secondary School...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 16 February 2012
As I see it
What we read in the print media and heard over the airwaves were a series of confused statements and questions last week. What was alleged to be the major confusion was the opposition parties, BNF and BCP trying to ‘coup’ Botsalo Ntuane...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 16 February 2012
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