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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...
22 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...
22 February 2012
What makes the BDP tick?
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) continues to rule on account of the quirks of Botswana’s electoral system. The electoral system is still skewed in favour of the ruling party. The ruling party profits from the institutional leverage it enjoys...
22 February 2012
As I see it
The Umbrella has become a veritable political hot potato. On December 22, 2011, it was pronounced that it has collapsed. The four opposition parties negotiating this Umbrella party signed a joint statement informing all and sundry that the talks had...
Michael Dingake 22 February 2012
The winners code
This railway line was constructed in the United States of America and connected the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast. This achievement was accomplished more than 150 years ago, and at a time when the world did not have the benefit of the...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 22 February 2012
Sports chat
Finest momentMogakolodi ‘Tsotso’ Ngele has engraved his name among the country’s top footballers, even at his tender age. He was in sublime form when Township Rollers expectedly hit Satmos for seven in a be MOBILE Premier League...
Mnqondisi Dube 22 February 2012
Baeti faces German boxer in lightweight bout
Baeti’s trainer, Larona Francis said the former national team boxer is scheduled to face Barakat in Gaborone at a date yet to be confirmed.Baeti will fight on the same day and venue as Herbert Nkabiti at a city venue still to be announced.The...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Metropolitan reiterates support for chess
Launching the sponsorship for the sixth year running, Metropolitan Life Botswana finance manager, Collen Motswaiso described her company’s six-year partnership with chess as cordial and growing. Metropolitan said its support remains strong 'as...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Tough return fixture awaits Gunners
But he can draw much inspiration from what he saw in the last five minutes, a blitz which produced two goals and ensured the Lobatse giants take a slender lead to Antananarivo in a fortnight. Diminutive midfielder, Maano Ditshupo and lanky playmaker,...
MQONDISI DUBE & FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writers 22 February 2012
G4S donates towards London 2012 preparations
G4S managing director, Moraki Mokgosana said they were excited that as 12,000 elite athletes gather in London, Batswana would be among them. He said they felt honoured to be the first company to come to BNOC’s aid after their plea for financial...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
correspondent 22 February 2012
GU seek venue switch for Rollers showdown
GU treasurer Kagiso Rantswaneng said they agreed with the BPL that it would be much better if the game was played in Gaborone. GU are in third position, two points above Rollers who occupy fourth spot. The UB Stadium hosts the Botswana Democratic...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Of music and its sway
Undoubtedly, we have come a long way from the popularity of reggae, which ruled the roost in the ‘80s and was epitomised by the late Jamaican reggae legend, Bob Marley. The '90s saw the rise of groups like the Spice Girls and the 21st century...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 22 February 2012
Lingerie, a womans ticket to pride and joy
Even though some Batswana (more especially the elderly people) do not know much about it because to most what kind of underwear they put on is immaterial. This is in stark contrast with the young generation who seem to be adapting and adjusting to...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 22 February 2012
Petlo Arts Trust hosts workshop
Sponsored by Investec, the five-day workshop will take place from today to February 26 at the Oasis Motel. Writers will work with actors to write, develop and rehearse a one-act play based on prominent female figures in Botswana’s history....
22 February 2012
The Female Hustler releases debut single
The title of the track is in reference to her birthing in the music industry as a producer and the invention of a new genre in Botswana.Kim-wizzy is, so far, the only female who produces Dance music in the country. The emerging genre, Dance, is now...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 22 February 2012
Zahara returns in March
The Loliwe hitmaker is scheduled for a big show at Lions Park, a few kilometres south of Gaborone along the Lobatse road. The last time the award-winning star came to the country only 500 fans were allowed to watch her at the Gaborone International...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Kenyan men urged to boycott meals in abuse protest
The organisation, Maendeleo Ya Wanaume, wants Kenyan men to stop eating meals cooked at home by wives and partners.It says men should instead eat together outside the home, and share experiences of emotional and physical abuse. Kenya’s...
22 February 2012
Zulu king slams Congolese marchers
"I understand that South Africa is a democratic country and welcomes people from different countries who have run away from their countries for different reasons.As a result, South Africa is home to many Africans, but I must express my disappointment...
22 February 2012
Today 's workspace
In the first part of this article I briefly discussed the background and some of the check-points with respect to a constructive dismissal. In the second I sought to show how a case of constructive dismissal can present itself in a typical work...
Joseph Masango 22 February 2012
FNBB upgrades IT improve customer service
The bank says as a financial entity that operates across continents and countries, the company needs to comply with a multitude of regulations and governance practices both locally and internationally.In an effort to improve IT governance and align...
STAFF WRITER 22 February 2012
BoB policy shift a boon for borrowers
With this counter-cyclical accommodative monetary policy, as it is known, BoB will seek to support private sector growth during 2012, particularly in non-mining, through the lowering of interest rates.Although any interest rate reduction will be...
STAFF WRITER 22 February 2012
Project Syndicate
NEW YORK: Within the tech community, there is much angst about whether the Web is about to be "closed." Will it be controlled by companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google, or will it remain "open"to all? Will individuals be able to reach...
Esther Dyson 22 February 2012
When will the stunts ever end?
The latest of these propaganda stunts made the Btv news bulletin on Sunday evening. There was Khama unabashedly making pronouncements of his own preferences in cattle identification systems before a Mahalapye Kgotla audience that he treated as...
22 February 2012
Selefu 22 February 2012
22 February 2012
Our heritage
Since the 1965 election, Mochudi, for instance, has been particularly fickle in his political allegiances having favoured the BPP, the BDP and the BNF and then the BDP again. It was people such as these three who held the party together during those...
Sandy Grant 22 February 2012
Simon Kerebotswe: A most affable man laid to rest
The funeral transformed from a sorrowful event into a celebration of the life of an amiable man who imparted knowledge to people throughout Botswana. Kerebotswe's burial was an expensive affair and a well-organised ceremony befitting a king. As a...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
In the business of oversight
She is the director at large of the board of directors at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global, the highest structure in the internal audit profession overseeing over 170,000 internal auditors worldwide."When you look at job descriptions...
TOMELETSO SEREETSI
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Choppies,Shoppers caught up in lease war
The proprietors of the building at Gabane Junxion Mall, Mogobe Incorporated Limited, have lodged an urgent application before the High Court after a disagreement over the lease agreement entered into with Shoppers Supermarket. In the founding...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Serowe Spar catches fire
Superintendent Paul Molapisi of Serowe Police Station confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that they received a report about a fire that broke out at the supermarket on Monday evening.According to Molapisi the watchman noticed the fire at the back of the...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 22 February 2012
S/Phikwes HIV/AIDS infection rate heightens
Currently the infection rate stands at 26.5 percent. Over the years the escalation of the pandemic has remained a puzzle to researchers and the leadership of the town and the Bobirwa region. According to the Botswana HIV/AIDS Impact Survey (BIAS III)...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 22 February 2012
First gender awards billed for March
The national summit is organised by the Botswana Association of Local Authorities (BALA) and Gender Links Botswana.It follows the successful participation of the organisations at the regional summit in the last two years in Johannesburg, South...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Youth urged to take part in electoral politics
Sayid was addressing a national youth workshop in Gaborone yesterday aimed at strengthening youth involvement in elections.Sayid however, acknowledged that omitting voter and civic education in the commission's mandate was a huge mistake. She...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 22 February 2012
Corruption rife in police force
Speaking at a consultative meeting last week in Francistown held under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security, he warned offending officers that they will be brought to book. He said that his office intends to set an example to...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 22 February 2012
African big names expected at BDP anniversary
Speaking at a press conference yesterday in Gaborone, BDP secretary general, Mpho Balopi said Tendai Biti, the speaker of parliament in Zimbabwe and Movement for Democracy (BMD) secretary general will also attend the celebrations. “From...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 22 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...
23 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...
23 February 2012
What makes the BDP tick?
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) continues to rule on account of the quirks of Botswana’s electoral system. The electoral system is still skewed in favour of the ruling party. The ruling party profits from the institutional leverage it enjoys...
23 February 2012
Today 's workspace
In the first part of this article I briefly discussed the background and some of the check-points with respect to a constructive dismissal. In the second I sought to show how a case of constructive dismissal can present itself in a typical work...
Joseph Masango 23 February 2012
Project Syndicate
NEW YORK: Within the tech community, there is much angst about whether the Web is about to be "closed." Will it be controlled by companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google, or will it remain "open"to all? Will individuals be able to reach...
Esther Dyson 23 February 2012
Villas-Boas defends team selection
The Portuguese left Ashley Cole, Michael Essien, Frank Lampard and Fernando Torres out of his starting XI. "You can have your opinion, but it was based on what was the best team in my thoughts," he said. "We will analyse strongly what we did...
23 February 2012
BNOC hosts Zeus workshop
The workshop has attracted participants from different Olympic committees across the world who are being drilled on online data preservation. The course kicked off on Tuesday at the Gaborone Sun. Kgosietsile said the workshop could not have come at...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 23 February 2012
Gunners pilot e-ticketing
Gunners used the digital ticket method during their first leg match of the CAF Confederations Cup against Tana Formation FC from Malagasy last Saturday. They are now taking the new initiative to the be MOBILE Premier League. According to the club...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 23 February 2012
Mogopodi picks up the pieces at Santos
Following the exodus, the prophets of doom predicted the team's demise, but coach, George Mogopodi refused to give up despite having a young squad at his disposal. Against the odds he insisted that the team would recover well enough to become...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 23 February 2012
I'm committed to Zebras' job - Tshosane
Zebras' coach, Stanley Tshosane has reiterated his commitment to the job as speculation swells about his future with contract talks dragging on. Tshosane's contract ends next month and the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is keen to extend his...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 23 February 2012
Triple fete for Dramaboi
The album was released last October. His idol, Motlapele 'Mo Molemi' Morule, will attend the launch. Mo Molemi has played a pivotal role in popularising motswako in South Africa. Dramaboi, touted as Botswana's next biggest thing in the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 23 February 2012
For the love of art
A visitor is welcomed by trees, sculptures, a man-made cave, water falls, a cattle-drawn hoe and clay pots. Sebase started sculpting and collecting artifacts from different parts of the country when he was allocated the plot in 2002. He explained...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 23 February 2012
Franco to release 11th album on Friday
The album titled Maja Ka Thata comes just a year after the release Sephiri Se Dule, a politically inspired musical piece. Listening to the new release one cannot help but wonder if this former Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier was slowly slipping...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 23 February 2012
700 for seventh Son of the Soil cultural fest
Yes role playing, hide-and-seek, robe skipping, story telling around the fire, racing, and above all, it is a day of traditional food galore in the bush. Known only as Son of the Soil, the cultural festival that started seven years ago is this...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 23 February 2012
Lazare Kaplan's Dube represents Botswana at US conference
A press release from Lazare Kaplan says Dube's contribution focused on areas identified by Botswana for potential breakout development, including diamond beneficiation and diversification into financial and other services, building on the country's...
STAFF WRITER 23 February 2012
BTC saves govt P100m bill
According to the 2012/13 budgetary estimates passed by Parliament this week, BTC used its own resources for a sub-project of Nteletsa I under which 197 villages were provided with telecommunications services beginning in 1999. With government having...
STAFF WRITER 23 February 2012
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