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Segakwana farmers demand explanations
In their meeting with Mmathubudukwane sub-land board officials, over 50 farmers expressed concern that the communal grazing land was now being turned into a tourism business without proper consultation, a charge land board member Brian Molefhi...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
Ministers banned in Kgatleng - reiterates Sekai
However, Sekai said government officials in the area and Kgatleng legislators are free to conduct meetings. Last year, the tribe announced that they had decided to ban all government officials from Gaborone from entering the district. Kgosi...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Foetus found in skip at police college
The discovery of the foetus comes barely a week after the graduation of police constables at the college last Friday. According to the PRO of Botswana Police Service (BPS), Christopher Mbulawa, the foetus has yet to be taken for medical analysis to...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Siele to introduce court bailiffs in July
Presenting his ministry's budget in Parliament recently, Siele said significant changes include addition of the court bailiff cadre and guidelines on properties to attach, increased jurisdiction of customary courts and adoption of the nomenclature of...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Magistrates to preside at Small Claims Courts
The Minister of Defence, Justice and Security Ndelu Seretse told Parliament last Thursday that his ministry is in the process of amending the Small Claims Court Act to empower magistrates of all grades to preside over those cases. Initially,...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 21 March 2012
France launches massive manhunt for school killer
With a grieving nation in shock, president, Nicolas Sarkozy has declared a minute’s silence to be observed in all schools yesterday at 11:00 am (1000 GMT). He has also suspended his re-election campaign until at least today. Monday’s...
21 March 2012
Niger promises that Gaddafi ally will return passport given to him
For almost one week now, newspapers in Niamey have been reporting about the decision by the Nigerian foreign ministry to give a diplomatic passport to Bachir Saleh Bachir, Gaddafi’s ex- director of Cabinet. In that diplomatic passport, it had...
21 March 2012
Castro 'knew of plot to kill JF'
According to Brian Latell, the agency’s former national intelligence officer for Latin America, a senior aide to the Cuban dictator was ordered to listen for “any little detail, any small detail from Texas” three hours before the...
21 March 2012
Report reveals Jwaneng land problems
The report notes that there are 159 active and passive open spaces in Jwaneng. These include the neighbourhood parks behind residential houses, the road reserve and the green network for pedestrian movement. Active open spaces in the town include...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
NAB works on unionisation
NAB president, Lebogang Phillip told a media briefing yesterday in Gaborone that members have wanted the association to become a union since 2000. He said the union would have a professional and a labour arm to dispel the thinking that the movement...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 21 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...
21 March 2012
How brain drain in affecting Africa
Moreover, it is said to put more academic and administrative burden on those who stay in their home countries. The mass emigration of educated individuals could result in closure of some programmes in higher education, hence impeding on the sectors'...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
Sata lauds govt for offering quality education
Officially opening Mogoditshane Senior Secondary School yesterday, Sata said that Botswana and Zambia do not only share a border but an educational system inherited from the British. "Education is central to the attainment of sustainable development...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Minister tells men to stop lusting after shoolgirls - Venson-Moitoi
Speaking at a recent meeting with the Parent-Teachers Association (PTA) at the Mater-Spei College in Francistown, some parents said that there were some schoolgirls who dress in skimpy uniforms, which could be quite provocative to male teachers. The...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Communities want hunting ban lifted
This surfaced yesterday as the biannual Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) forum got underway at Maharaj Conference Centre in Gaborone. Speakers from game areas like the Okavango and Chobe described government's promotion of...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
Tebelopele shenanigans exposed
The 12-year-old centre is funded by the US government through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In the tape, voices reported to be those of chairman, Dr Boga Fidzani, Major Pius Mokgware, as well as the current...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO>
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
Pilane headed for judiciary?
Sources close to Pilane say he is still interested in the position he failed to get three years ago and wants to apply as 'a clean man' free of the baggage of politics. While he has not stated reasons for leaving the party he founded in his letter...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
Kirby to pocket over half a million a year
Kirby's salary will be P550,170 a year, accompanied by a P12,653,91 annual allowance. A non-resident president of the Court of Appeal would attract an allowance of P28,400 a year, over and above his/her salary. In the new revised salaries, judges...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
BNFYL wants Ntime to return KK's bereavement purse
The youth organ of the opposition BNF seeks to bring Kagiso Ntime to book over funds that it alleges disappeared from a fundraising event held towards erecting a tombstone for party ideologue, the late Dr Kenneth Koma. A press statement released last...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff writer 21 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 21 March 2012
The Umbrella is a national calling
The last few weeks have been marked by ecstatic chants and war dances of the enemies of the Umbrella. Some inept prophesies had already been rendered by the Botswana Democratic Party and its flunkies within the opposition, that the Umbrella was...
21 March 2012
China's role in infrastructure development in Botswana [Part II]
One of the key success factors of the Chinese construction firms is their low bidding price. For instance, of the six companies that tendered for the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport project, Sinohydro's submission was the lowest in price. The...
21 March 2012
A recipe for freedom
I would like to address some of the lessons that we have learned in South Africa – lessons that might be helpful to all the countries around the world that are in the process of transition, that strive to clamp down on violence, that hope...
21 March 2012
The downside of the Kony 2012 video
Only two weeks ago, Ugandan papers carried front-page reports from the highly respected Social Science Research Council of New York, accusing the Uganda army of atrocities against civilians in Central African Republic while on a mission to fight...
21 March 2012
And the winners are...?
The event was organised by Botswana Society for the Arts (BSA) in February and March 2012, with financial support from the Department of Arts and Culture, French and German embassies in Botswana. Seventeen students attended a workshop held over three...
Ulf Nermark
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Icons of Botswana
A veteran journalist and public relations expert, the single cause to which Ndaba has been consistently committed to in the course of his remarkable life has been that of promoting and preserving the culture of his forefathers and the language that...
Kibo Ngowi 21 March 2012
Fabrice Muamba spends 'comfortable' night in hospital
"Fabrice Muamba has had a comfortable night in the intensive care unit at the London Chest Hospital where the medical team is continuing to monitor his progress," read the statement. Muamba has been able to communicate with members of his family,...
21 March 2012
Sports chat
Doubling (the) Action on P5m gauntletn_ News that women's soccer champions, Double Action will receive a P5 million shot in the arm initially sounded far-fetched, but the signing of the agreement on Friday put all doubts to rest. There must be...
Mqondisi Dube 21 March 2012
Fani applauds KBL on Coca Cola Cup swansong
KBL through their product, Coca-Cola have sponsored the last 20 editions of the Coca-Cola Cup and makes its final appearance this season. "This competition has grown tremendously with 64 clubs, drawn from all BFA structures, participating. The...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
Injuries continue to plague GU
United were considered among title hopefuls after overhauling the squad, roping in some of the finest, young and experienced campaigners. Among the notable signings was Zebras' second choice goalkeeper Noah Maposa, brought in to bring stability...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 21 March 2012
Mistrial declared in Housewives case
Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White excused the panel after it deadlocked 8-4 in favour of the claim by Sheridan. Sheridan strolled out of the courthouse without speaking to reporters. Her lawyer Mark Baute said he would retry the...
21 March 2012
Fisher's song tops Broadjam charts in the US
Broadjam holds a variety of sponsored contests that aim to expose and reward exceptional musicianship and song writing. The site hosts five 'Song of the Month' contests each month - one general category, one lyric category and three other varying...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Bessie Head literature awards for 2012 deferred
BHHT announced that the writing competition will not be held in 2012, and no awards will be made. "The trust has several reasons for this decision. First the competition has become large. Last year's competition drew 125 entrants. The Trust had...
STAFF WRITER 21 March 2012
DT masters them all
His face is recognised countrywide for his countless songs and accolades amassed over the years courtesy of his reggae tunes. Out of the spotlight, DT is a swimming lifeguard, producer and quite the businessman. It is purely because of his...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Neo Malowa: A high-flier on the bourse and a good mother
When 25-year-old Neo Malowa completed her degree in Software Engineering at Botho College in 2008, she was confronted with a problem that demanded immediate attention. Unlike most of her colleagues, she would have to forego job hunting and devote the...
21 March 2012
Today's workplace
Previously I touched on triggers to an acting appointment, possible criteria for it, the source of 'actors', and the likely impact on the business if this area is not properly handled. In this article I will briefly touch on possible approaches...
Joseph Masango 21 March 2012
Firestone focuses on Lesotho after BK11 closure
BK11 Mine, which is located in the Boteti sub-district, closed its doors on February 27, with Firestone citing technical difficulties and waning prices of precious stones. The company has since retrenched 143 workers at the mine, leaving only 15 to...
STAFF WRITER 21 March 2012
BPC to clear up billing mess by April
The new era of error-free bills will come into effect by the end of April. Addressing a press conference yesterday, Raleru said the changeover from the old meters to smart meters, human resources constraints and other challenges had resulted in...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 21 March 2012
The disaster that is debt
It is a stressful, frightening and challenging situation for all and anyone who is faced with the big, bad letter D. The Free Online Dictionary defines debt as something owed, such as money, goods, or services; an obligation or liability to...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE
Correspondent 21 March 2012
Mmualebe
Maloba re ne ra bua ka lefoko 'tsena' e le lengwe la mafoko a a dirisiwang thata mo Setswaneng. Re ne ra bona fa lefoko le, le sa dirisiwe go raya go ya mo teng ga sengwe fela, jaaka go tsena mo mosimeng, go tsena mo sakeng, mme le ka dirisiwa...
Sebofo Motshwane 21 March 2012
What Muamba's collapse means to local sport
One may wonder how this overseas incident is of any relevance to Botswana. The incident raises the question of our readiness to deal with similar situations here at home. To say that the problem of sport injury is under-appreciated in Botswana...
21 March 2012
Selefu 21 March 2012
21 March 2012
Project syndicate
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA : When sound economic advice is divorced from political reality, it probably will not be very useful advice. The history of multilateral financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank is littered...
Minxin Pei 21 March 2012
Our heritage
This photo provides some indication that Kgosi Bathoen was similarly concerned about the past - so much so that he used his own personal collection to create the country's first ever museum. In doing so he provided something of a precedent for...
Sandy Grant 21 March 2012
Ministry saves P41m in penalties - Swartz
Minister Johnnie Swartz said in his presentation to the Committee of Supply that his ministry has deducted over P41 million from payments due to contractors who failed to meet deadlines. The minister revealed that a further P2,595,857.60...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 21 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...
22 March 2012
Suerez's desire to stay lifts Dalglish
Suerez addressed doubts over his future in English football in an interview with the Montevideo-based newspaper El Pa’s earlier this week, when he revealed he was "very happy" at Liverpool and open to the club's idea of renewing a contract that...
22 March 2012
Serowe Sports Complex refurbishment under way
Presenting his ministry's budget, regarding achievements and challenges, the minister stated that after reassessing the Serowe Sports Complex last year, the ministry was of the view that the sports stadium can be refurbished and put to use, thus...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 22 March 2012
Botswana boxers in tip top shape
The camp is part of preparations for the upcoming Africa Olympic qualifiers to be staged in Rabat, Morocco next month. The team started the camp on Friday following a cancellation of an international friendly against Namibia earlier this month. They...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 22 March 2012
Rollers to meet BDF XI in Mascom Top 8 show down
Township Rollers, Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Gaborone United (GU) and ECCO City Greens finished in the top four positions last season and were seeded in the draw for this competition. They were put in Pot A, thereby avoiding each other, at least in the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 22 March 2012
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