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Battle for the soul of the BNF: The beginning
The Executive Committee is at loggerheads with its President while Ngwaketse constituencies have reportedly written to the party leadership expressing a desire to cooperate with Botswana Congress Party. While not dismissing the Botswana Movement for...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 15 March 2012
The BDP and Botswana's 'false de-colonisation' - Part II
The BDP was represented by S. Khama, K. Masire and M. Ngwako; Motsete's BPP by K.T. Motsete, P.G. Matante and T. Motlhagodi; and Mpho's BPP by M. Mpho, B. Macheng and T. Tlale. There were three chiefs - Bathoen II (of Bangwaketse), Mokgosi III (of...
COMRADE MOORE 15 March 2012
Why Zuma came to Gaborone
Officials were unusually tight lipped about the reason for the short visit. To the extent that there was an official explanation from the South African side for the visit, it was that he was here to discuss the appointment of the former South African...
ROMAN GRYNBERG* 15 March 2012
In pursuit of the elusive truth
You should be able to explain your job to a 10-year-old. If you can't, you are not doing anything helpful to your society. If asked by a 10-year-old I will say my job is to talk to people, read things and then write them down so people can...
15 March 2012
China's role in infrastructure development in Botswana [Part 1]
Introduction Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is often characterised as a major success story on the continent. With an average growth rate of 11.3 percent over the period 1980-89, it has a track record of consistent economic...
15 March 2012
The new normal
The economic downturn of 2008 has ushered in a new global market order where the only constant is uncertainty. While previous recessions were shorter and less severe with conditions returning to normal relatively quicker, the latest episode is a...
15 March 2012
Our kind of truth
Ten percent of all deaths in that country, he recently claimed, are from euthanasia, half of which are forced upon helpless patients. Old people are so frightened of being killed by homicidal doctors that they wear bracelets that read: "Do not...
15 March 2012
Our Heritage
If I obtained a date for it from Bias Mookodi , it is temporarily mislaid. No matter. T.G. More was District Commissioner in Kanye from 1955 to 1959 so that this photo would have been taken some time during those years - and this is sufficient to...
SANDY GRANT 15 March 2012
Gerrard calls for consistency after Everton victory
Liverpool had lost their previous three league games to slip out of realistic contention for a top-four finish and Gerrard said after his side's convincing performance at Anfield: "It's been frustrating, the inconsistency we've been showing in the...
15 March 2012
BNSC offices open as stadium row rages on
The minister was speaking during the official handover of the offices to the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) on Tuesday. He was however, quick to point out that the National Stadium remains closed. "Note that we are here to officially hand...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 March 2012
BNOC, BNSC's tardiness irks BDF
The BDF first engaged the two sports bodies in 2010 seeking the best way to handle the matter of reducing its involvement in sports. The army has reduced the number of teams under its jurisdiction. BDF sports director, Montwedi Simon said both the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Montsho eyes elusive Olympic gold
The reigning Commonwealth Games and All Africa Games champion recently shunned participating at the IAAF World Indoor Championships that ended in Istanbul, Turkey last Sunday, to channel her energy towards preparations for the global...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
The Industry
Dice-Tirodimaswe is not a new name when it comes to motswako rap. Having spent years in the game distributing single after single, the rapper has finally decided to drop his first album.One might recognise him from the All Kasi anthem as the...
15 March 2012
Four-Thirty - A movie about life's complexities
Produced by Ndinaya Chengeta, this real life movie offers the viewer much more than entertainment. It goes beyond just addressing the everyday life issues. There is a clear elaboration of the complexities involved in our daily lives and how the HIV...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Chelenje Chengwao ensemble to tour USA
The tour, which forms part of a cultural exchange programme, comes barely six months after the troupe thrilled audiences in India for almost a month at the annual Dasora Cultural Festival. The eight-member act's repertoire includes hosanna (the rain...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Sudan, South Sudan sign initial agreements on status of nationals, demarcation of border
Under the agreement on nationality, nationals of each state will now enjoy in the other state freedoms of residence, movement, as well as freedoms to undertake economic activity and to acquire and dispose of property. The agreement on the Demarcation...
15 March 2012
Assad sets election date
The constitution approved by referendum in February allows for multiple-party elections, but has been rejected by those who have joined the uprising.Authorities say Assad's move shows his commitment to reform after a year-long internal uprising and...
15 March 2012
Malawi 'fed up' with Madonna, slams school plans
But the head of an organisation that pop star, Madonna brought in to help with her efforts in Malawi fired back, saying the government accusation was "simply not true" and that it had been "fully updated" on the singer's plans.Madonna, who has...
15 March 2012
Banks stampedeto lend govt P1.6bn
Government sources domestic debt through biannual auctions of bonds and treasury bills conducted by the Bank of Botswana. While since the recession, government has borrowed heavily locally and externally, the 2012/13 budgetary surplus means last...
STAFF WRITER 15 March 2012
Govt to fight scheming off of contract money- Swartz
In response to the questions raised by the MP for Gaborone West, Botsalo Ntuane, Swartz said his ministry had saved a total of P166,000 through deductions on 16 audited invoices from October last year. "My ministry has introduced several measures to...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Magistrate raps rape suspects for refusing to be fingerprinted
Amos Ineeleng, 30, and Batshaloli Chini, 25, both residents of Phase Five in Francistown, had appeared before the court for judgement in their rape case where they rejected the prosecutor's order to have their fingerprints taken. But Mulalu...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Prisoners toyi-toyi for tobacco
Botswana Prisons Service spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Wamorena Ramolefhe confirmed the disturbance in an interview with Mmegi this week. He related that the problem started on Thursday when a search of the cells led to a big find of tobacco,...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Ark and Mark Trust donates
The project is being carried out by a team of 33 volunteer students from Richmond Secondary School in Canada and the donation entails the construction of a multi purpose hall at Motlhabaneng village in Bobirwa Sub District. The multi purpose hall...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Project syndicate
WASHINGTON, DC: NATO's intervention in Libya one year ago helped to avert a humanitarian catastrophe and created the conditions for Libya's citizens to end Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's dictatorship. The military operation highlighted important...
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15 March 2012
The oversight calls for attention
The current system under which the President handpicks his preferred candidates is patently unfair and undemocratic. So far, the President makes his choices for the head of judiciary, judges, chiefs of security forces, the head of the Independent...
15 March 2012
Ex-employees in court for fuel theft
According to the charge sheet, the accused persons, Kumbulani Kubuee 26, Mogomotsi Ntirelang 27, Oratile Gabampotse 20, Daniel Bathopi 22 and Macheng Kobedi are alleged to have fraudulently stolen 7,500 litres of premium leaded petrol between January...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Zambian PI escapes jail by a whisker
During the trial, Gondwe convinced the magistrate that he was not aware that as a prohibited immigrant, he was not supposed to pass through Botswana, which is the only safest and shortest route, to Zambia from South Africa where he is currently...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Murder accused trio refused bail
The accused, Mabogo Lesotlho, Kgololo Lesotlho and Montwedi Molefe appeared before Ndegwa yesterday for allegedly killing Ishmael Moseki on February 25, 2012. The three are accused of stabbing Moseki to death during a match between Mmopane Green...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Lands Minister urged to avail 'all essential services'
Contributing on the debate on the ministry's budget proposals for the 2012-2013 financial year, Moatlhodi said it is essential for services to be provided to avoid problems in future. The Minister of Works, Transport and Communications, Nonofho...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Oodi College get heaps of applications
According to the college management, even people with other formal tertiary qualifications are submitting applications. In an interview, OCAAT principal Mildred Kereng Boduwe said the college has received heaps of applications since the beginning of...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Govt spends P85m on Kweneng land
The Minister of Lands and Housing, Lebonaamang Mokalake has said that the process will be completed by the end of this month. So far P60 million has already been disbursed to the Kweneng Landboard for the acquisition of 3,100 hectares, while the...
GOTHATAONE MOENG & LAWRENCE SERETSEStaff Writer
Correspondent 15 March 2012
Ramotswa-Boatle road project stalls
Speaking in an interview in Gaborone yesterday, he said that the problems that led to the three-month delay on site were a result of conflict between the local authorities and contractor over the mining of gravel for the road, a site the contractor...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Basarwa, Bakgalagadi in another forced relocation
The local authority revealed that the object was specifically to close down the settlement of Ranyane and force the residents out so that they do not disturb wildlife breeding. He said a decision was taken long ago following a comprehensive study of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
De Graaf declares North East FMD free
The foot and mouth disease (FMD) situation has stabilised, the Minister of Agriculture, Christian de Graaf announced when addressing a media gathering yesterday. The minister said that the last clinical cases were reported in September last year and...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Court frees murder accused
Particulars of the offence are that the accused murdered his brother by hitting him with a log on the forehead after a dispute at their home in Kudumatse village in the Central District. The incident occurred on November 9, 2009. Judge Makhwade...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Hard times ahead for 'Bo-Machonisa'
The micro-lenders regulation is published in the latest edition of the Government Gazette published this week. The instrument calls for prohibiting micro-lenders, popularly known as 'Machonisa', from lending any married persons money without the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Will Khama do another dance?
The venue is the freedom square in front of the famous Kofifi Shopping Complex. This is where former BDF commander, President Ian Khama, is expected to carry his head high as he leads his troops into the constituency. This is where Khama cavorted...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 15 March 2012
Morake: The first fruit of women's boxing
Morake spent her school days reading a lot about martial arts and following the likes of former boxer, Thuso Khubamang. Three years ago she decided to take up boxing, in part because of her brother, Norman, who had a keen interest in the sport."I...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 16 March 2012
BDP's 10 most influential women
Dr Margaret Nasha: She is the first female Speaker of Parliament in Botswana. Nasha is a shrewd politician who has advantage of exposure for having served the country as a civil servant in her hey day. This gives her extensive knowledge of the...
16 March 2012
Getting from here to "diversification"
Once I asked an old Irishman in the town of Dingle how I get from Dingle to Galway. His response was uniquely Irish. He shook his head and said "You can’t get from here to there". This is pretty much the same response I often hear from...
16 March 2012
Seretse hosts US business delegation
Speaking at a dinner she hosted for delegates of the United States Black Power at Gaborone Sun on Wednesday, Seretse said the balance sheet of a small business in US was equal to that of a large business in Botswana."If Batswana can realise this...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 16 March 2012
Consumer watchdog
Even after all these years we still occasionally get a call or an email from a reader asking how much it costs to get help from Consumer Watchdog. The answer, in case you're wondering, is nothing. Nothing at all. It's time for some transparency...
16 March 2012
Tourism set to generate P3,25bn in 2012
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) is the foremost research and statistics organisation on tourism, conducting annual economic assessments on 181 countries around the world.WTTC's annual Economic Impact Reports analyse historic performance...
STAFF WRITER 16 March 2012
Africa Energy boosts cash flow
The Australian company is feverishly developing the 2.5 billion tonne Sese project near Francistown and recently produced a sample to test export routes and markets. AFR's interim results to December 31, 2011 published this week reveal the timeliness...
STAFF WRITER 16 March 2012
Malesu, Debswana launch Brand Botswana campaign
Speaking at the launch of a Brand Botswana and Debswana co-branded campaign on Wednesday, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dorcus Makgato-Malesu said organisations could work jointly with Brand Botswana to achieve the objectives of the National...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 16 March 2012
Squatters ordered to make way for BDC project
A lawyer representing BDC told Business Week that the families had been given until March 31, 2012 to vacate the land after the Lobatse High Court ruled that their stay there was illegal.The families being evicted are part of the original 48...
STAFF WRITER 16 March 2012
BIHL reaches top rung in Letshego share register
Latest available information indicates that BIHL took advantage of private equity fund manager, Kingdom Zephyr Africa's divestment last year, snapping up more shares in Letshego to climb into pole position. From its entry in 2004, Kingdom Zephyr was...
STAFF WRITER 16 March 2012
Do numbers lie?
However, that denial is not the subject of this inquiry. This inquiry is interested in the words attributed to Mabiletsa and those words read as follows: "He said that his detractors are trying to derail from the debate, which he says is based on the...
*ARAFAT KHAN 16 March 2012
Kang hosts 'mini Olympic' Games
Six schools will be participating in the first ever 'mini Olympics' to be held in the country. The event is part of the British High Commission's activities to inspire excitement ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games to be held in July this...
16 March 2012
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