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Will Europe underdevelop Africa again? PART 1
Africa is in trouble. Its future is once again on the table, and it is Europe that holds the ace. Unlike the Berlin Conference of 1884 to 1885 which balkanised Africa among 13 European powers as guaranteed sources of raw materials and market, the...
CHUKWUMA CHARLES SOLUDO 11 April 2012
Key army and CIO figures helping Mugabe stay in power
In November 2010 Air Vice-Marshal Henry Muchena from the Air Force of Zimbabwe was sent to the ZANU-PF headquarters in Harare and assigned to lead a team of 300 army officers deployed around the country to help Mugabe's party rebuild its collapsed...
11 April 2012
Six ways to put the ANC succession genie back in the bottle
For people the world over, the footage that emerged from North Korea after the death of Kim Jong-il was truly fascinating. That is, how masses of people were forced to show intense grief to lament the death of their leader. They couldn't just be sad...
11 April 2012
Nitty gritty
Due to technical problems, last week's Nitty Gritty did not appear as a poem as it should have. We run it again in its right format for the benefit of our readers The boss is my shepherdAnd he does not want nonsonso!I am his herdboy and backyard...
Barolong Seboni 11 April 2012
Angola: Ten years of peace but at what price?
On April 4, Angola marks a decade since the end of the 27-year civil war which devastated the country, claiming countless lives and displacing millions. The conflict involved three different liberation movements and saw intervention from the former...
LOUSE REDVERS 11 April 2012
Healing the the sick man of South Asia
Most Muslim countries were governed for decades by autocrats who had either emerged directly from the armed forces, or had strong "khaki" support. That was the case in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, and, of course, Pakistan. The Arab Spring...
11 April 2012
Project syndicate
It is not too late to change course, but doing so will require the United States and governments in Europe to resist harmful habits, and emerging countries to follow up effectively on recent initiatives. In the last few days, European leaders,...
Mohamed a.el.erin 11 April 2012
Snakes are good serpents - expert
I was accompanied by my colleague, photojournalist Keoagile Bonang, and Tachila's executive director, Robert Hana. Dr Esolt Gido, a Hungarian who is researching snakes at the park, gave us invaluable information about the the slithering...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
Another Jamali disowns DJ Sid
After facing off with the famous Jamali yesterday, Sid had another Jamali in the dock by subpoena, as a witness in his P200,000 unfair dis-missal case that is before the Industrial Court in Gaborone. The court heard that the Jamali brother refused...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
Cape Town jazz festival not all that jazz
Domingo was speaking during a media briefing at the 13th edition of the festival last weekend. Dubbed "Africa's Grandest Gathering" the festival had been a very high attendance since it's conception. Despite the large numbers that descend on Cape...
THALEFANG CHARLES
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
South, but not south enough
As I stood at Cape of Good Hope promontory inside the Table Mountain National Park, on a small cliff below the historic Cape Point Lighthouse, I thought I had finally reached the southernmost point of Africa. There were six children standing on the...
11 April 2012
BNOC given greenlight to bid for African Youth Games
In a media statement, the BNOC had previously submitted an expression of interest with the Games' rights holders, the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), and were awaiting government approval before taking the matter to the...
11 April 2012
TAFIC coach blames players for defeat
Despite posting a brilliant display on the day, TAFIC lost the match to Mohammed Chawila's solitary strike in the 32nd minute. The home side easily penetrated the Police XI defence led by Zebras defender, Ndiyapo Letsholathebe with neat and clever...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
Fighters, TAFIC war moves to Coke Cup
The two sides met recently in a Premier League match which Fighters won 3-0. That was at the time when TAFIC had just hired former Fighters' coach, Newman Gaobone. Fighters entered this season's Coca-Cola Cup last weekend where they defeated...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
SA based athletes arrive for Sports View meet
The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) sent some local athletes for training in Pretoria, South Africa, last month in an effort to enhance their chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games in the British capital. Botswana's 100 metre and 200...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 11 April 2012
Back stage
Pina is a surprising and mesmerising dance film. It is not a fleeting collection of shots interspaced with too much dialogue. Instead the dance comes first. Wenders has found a way to capture Pina Bausch's life and some of her creations. The film...
Sasa Majuma 11 April 2012
Easter revellers feel full impact of liquor laws
According to the regulations, nightclubs must close at 10 pm on a public holiday. And that is exactly what happened on Good Friday as bars and clubs closed, leaving hordes of revellers starved of entertainment. On Good Friday evening,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 11 April 2012
FPMG 'step up their game' with Tai Chi
Speaking to Showbiz, the six-member rap group front man, Mistake Vic, said that they have been working on vigorous choreography routines with the local Chinese Kung Fu School, in order to enhance their stage performances. He said that the team has...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 11 April 2012
Diamond exports triple following slump
Preliminary data from Bank of Botswana indicates that the February level of diamond exports, both rough and polished stones, was approximately 89 percent higher than the December sales and 65 percent higher than the November figure. The February...
STAFF WRITER 11 April 2012
Botswana tops Africa in mining investment
According to results from a 2012 survey compiled by a German mineral industry advisor company Behre Dolbear, Botswana amassed a total 37 points to be ranked eighth in the world while finishing top in Africa amongst 25 countries considered in this...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
Thabo Thamane is as incompetent as they come
It is unfortunate and regrettable to say that CEDA under the leadership of Thabo Thamane contributes to these problems. As the principal financier put in place to support SMMEs, CEDA is failing to implement its mandate for a number of reasons,...
11 April 2012
Mmualebe
Batho ba bantsi ba itse gore kgwedi ya Tlhakole ga e lekane le dikgwedi tse dingwe ka malatsi. Fa dikgwedi tse dingwe di na le malatsi a le masome mararo le motso, dingwe a le masome mararo, Tlhakole yone e na le a le masome mabedi le...
Sebofo Motshwane 11 April 2012
This government sucks
They were determined, and still are, to make sure that the Bill does not make it to the Office of the President (OP) for Khama to sign it into law. But who would have fooled themselves to believe that a President who believes in secrecy would append...
11 April 2012
Selefu 11 April 2012
11 April 2012
Road accidents decline during Easter
This year only six people died in car accidents during the Easter holidays, while 12 people died during the same period last year. Furthermore, 39 people sustained serious injuries while last year 61 people were seriously injured. The police also...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 11 April 2012
Hunt still on for murderous rapists
The woman, who met her death at Makgophana Bridge, was estimated to be in her 50s. She was buried at her husband's village of Odi last month. The deceased had a pending case with the Department of Supplies in Mochudi where she worked, though police...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 11 April 2012
Our heritage
This week, I want to return to the subject of bridges which relatively few people will bother to think about even though all of us are so very dependent on them. A number of bridges had to be constructed by George Pauling when in 1896/7 he...
Sandy Grant 11 April 2012
First ever 'Easter egg' event at Anglican church
Church warden Claire Hamilton organised the Easter egg hunt activity for the children. She says that though the practice was being introduced in the local church for the first time, she is familiar with it from her home country of Trinidad. She said...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
The origins of the Barotseland conflict
Clement Sinyinda, a former minister in the old ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), has since sought refuge at the palace of the Litunga of Barotseland in Limulunga, Mongu. Barotseland, which had the same 'nation' status equivalent to...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 11 April 2012
Suspected burglary masterminds arrested
The three suspects were arrested during a police raid in Maun last week Wednesday. The suspects are all Batswana men aged between 23 and 34 years. It is alleged that the three suspects have been working with other criminals who are alleged to be of...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 11 April 2012
Google Maps photo shoot on
Vehicles bearing the Google logo and sporting mounted high-tech cameras have been spotted driving around Gaborone. Dr Julie Taylor, director of communications and public affairs at Google Sub-Saharan Africa, confirmed that their Chevrolet Captiva...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
Workers' fury cost govt P270m
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo, told the house that although he could not give a precise figure, government's contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have declined by about 1.4...
STAFF WRITER 11 April 2012
Organ transplant policy in the pipeline
According to Matlhabaphiri, his ministry has long considered establishing an organ bank but the efforts were thwarted by the policy, which is a prerequisite before such a measure can be taken into consideration. He said that under normal...
PETER MADIYA
Correspondent 11 April 2012
Primary school heads upgraded to D3 salary scale
The Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, made this announcement on Tuesday during an education pitso. Deputy school heads have been moved from the C1 to the D4 scale while heads of departments (HODs) remain at...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
Daisy Loo accused walk free
The Regional Magistrate Barnabas Nyamadzabo brought to an end the seven-year trial, slapping the accused persons with suspended sentences. Employees of Gaborone City Council (GCC), Frank Molaletsi, Frank Stegling, Gilbert Sithole, and Bitsang Abby...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
Unions, DPSM in court over school vacation
The Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) and the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU), through their lawyers, Mboki Chilisa of Collins, Chilisa and Associates, and a representative from Otto Itumeleng Law Chambers, filed an urgent application...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 11 April 2012
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