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To the victors go the foils
An incomplete list includes Russia, China, France, the United States, Egypt, Mexico, and South Korea. At first glance, these countries have little in common. Some are well-established democracies; some are authoritarian systems; and others are...
*RICHARD N. HAASS 02 May 2012
Keeping cool in the nuclear heat
But of all the charges thrown at President Barack Obama by his domestic political opponents, the hardest for most outsiders to accept is that he is too emotionally disengaged: all brain cells and no red-blood cells. Certainly in defense and foreign...
* GARETH EVANS 02 May 2012
Somali women escape to the gym
Every morning in a building in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, women can be found pumping iron, pounding running machines and spinning furiously on exercise bikes. Unlike in the bullet-scarred streets outside, where suicide bombers are a constant...
02 May 2012
My verbal sparring with Charles Taylor
He first came to international prominence after an interview on the BBC's Focus on Africa programme with its then editor Robin White, who looks back at Charles Taylor's rise and fall. New Year's Days are usually a bit thin on news and much of the...
* ROBIN WHITE 02 May 2012
Misery that is Oodi-Modipane Road
Recently it was a school in Shakawe that was apparently constructed without brick force. But where were inspectors during the processe of construction? Is it not obvious that such massive projects taking millions should be monitored closely? Anyways,...
KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Staff writer 02 May 2012
Mining: The super-rich and the poor
First and most importantly not one of the top 10 billionaires is an American or an EU national, and with no surprises almost all are men and third and perhaps most instructive from a policy standpoint is the fact that almost all were either...
* ROMAN GRYNBERG 02 May 2012
May Day: Time For Reflection
This will be a time for reflection for them. The strike, which was the first of its kind in the history of Botswana, paralysed the economy of this country as almost all the sectors were affected. Recently, the Minister of Finance and Development...
EDITOR 02 May 2012
Icons of Botswana
The desire to fulfill her purpose in life keeps Ntombi Setshwaelo going. And her purpose is to basically provide the healing arts through education and mentorship. Setshwaelo laments that Botswana is full of social ills that have resulted in loss of...
Bathami Chilume
Correspondent 02 May 2012
Podolski confirms move to Arsenal
The Germany international, who has been linked with a move to north London for several months and joins for an undisclosed fee, said: "The move to Arsenal provides a great opportunity for me to gain experience in international competitions at a top...
02 May 2012
Chambers set for Olympics
The court of arbitration for sport has reached a verdict on the dispute between the British Olympic Association and the World Anti-Doping Agency and, as was widely expected, the ruling has not gone the BOA's way. In fact it is understood the CAS...
02 May 2012
Interesting Top 8 duels on the cards
Both Chiefs and Rollers lost their second leg encounters in the quarterfinals but still managed to progress on aggregate having won convincingly in the first leg. Chiefs had hammered Nico United 5-2 in Gaborone and most people ruled them out of the...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 02 May 2012
Olebile, Mmipi bury the hatchet
Mmipi was dismissed from training last Thursday after rebuffing an instruction from the technical team during training. But Olebile said the issue was now water under the bridge and the player was expected to officially apologise to his teammates as...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 02 May 2012
WAR play leaves audience heavy-hearted
However, a Women Against Rape (WAR) play conveyed a different message and understanding to many people as it reflected the deep and dark feelings implicated by the heartless ill treatment of women worldwide. This stage act which was held at...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 02 May 2012
There is no stopping kwasa queen "Swagger Lady"
The Shoshong-born lady released her debut album in 2010, which was recorded by Bullet Music Productions. The lady herself is a composer and her debut album lyrics are in Setswana. "I am a Motswana woman and therefore I have to be proud of my mother...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 02 May 2012
ATI puts plea in song
The handsome young man, who has been accused of being a Satanist, revealed that his new song was birthed out of the finger pointing. "The reason I did this song was due to different things that happened this year. I have been accused of...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 02 May 2012
President Obama's humour goes to the 'dogs' during annual dinner
However, it was a spoof about Mitt Romney and his dog Seamus that highlighted the president's monologue. The joke recalled a political ad released by the Newt Gingrich campaign that took aim at Romney for admitting he once put his family dog in a...
02 May 2012
Ugandan army says Sudan is backing Joseph Kony's LRA
The LRA is accused of rape, mutilation, murder and the recruitment of child soldiers. A Ugandan army colonel told the BBC they had captured a member of the LRA who was wearing a Sudanese uniform, and carried its weapons and ammunition. The United...
02 May 2012
Diamond exports rebound in first quarter
The March figure brings the value of diamond exports for the first quarter of 2012 to approximately P6 billion. At that level, the first quarter figures are marginally lower than the P6.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011 but still represent...
STAFF WRITER 02 May 2012
NAP rakes in P76m profits in maiden results
In a statement accompanying the financials for the six months period ending 31 January, NAP's revenue came in at P55.9 million whilst net income for the period came in at P74 million. Earnings per linked unit for the company, which is a fund...
STAFF WRITER 02 May 2012
Moment of reflection for the media
This calls for us to reflect once again on the state of the media and its role in this country. As we march as is customary on this day, let us all keep in mind the challenges and indeed opportunities that lie ahead. The media landscape,...
02 May 2012
Project syndicate
It also points to serious dangers for the unfinished task of development. The selection process suffered from several inequities and non-transparent features that undermined the United States' claim to the contrary. Indeed, those claims were of a...
Jaddish Bhagwati 02 May 2012
Selefu 02 May 2012
02 May 2012
Freedom of Information is the way to go
What is most frustrating though, is that this conclusion remains unsubstantiated and the two gentlemen have mastered the art of shifting and adjusting their position every time they are contacted to discuss the Bill. As such we are still in the dark...
* PHENYO BUTALE 02 May 2012
B&M Garments faces closure
The company, which relocated from Mauritius in 2000 at the behest of the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority (BEDIA) and set up in Tonota, started with 200 local employees and they gradually increased to 800 in 2007. Over the years,...
GAONE CHEPETE
Correspondent 02 May 2012
Man killed, diamond squad officers injured in accidents
Eyewitnesses say a police Land Rover carrying the eight officers who were part of an armed escort of a diamond consignment that was being airlifted out of the mining town overturned near the mine's boom gate. Contacted for comment, Acting Commander...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 02 May 2012
BDP to honour fallen heroes
This was brought to light by the party's secretary general, Mpho Balopi on the sidelines of the funeral of BDP councillor for Monarch West, Shah Jack, over the weekend. He said plans are currently underway to honour departed party members in...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 02 May 2012
Molefe finally applies for bail
Molefe, who is currently remanded at the Gaborone Central Prison, told Ndegwa that he made an application after the presiding magistrate had earlier on asked him why he did not do that as his co-accused had done so last month. Molefe and his...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 02 May 2012
Murder Sub Inspector was under investigation
Police spokesperson, Christopher Mbulawa yesterday told Mmegi that the inspector, aged 37, was sent from Gaborone to Molepolole to establish how the institution had been spending money. "The victim was based at the Police Headquarters in Gaborone...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 02 May 2012
Ex-UBSRC president expelled
The final year Bachelor of Sciences student received a letter last Friday stating that he was dismissed, de-registered and expelled from the institution. The charges are running concurrently. Furthermore, the communication stated that the...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 02 May 2012
No date yet for Umbrella registration
In an interview yesterday, BNF spokesman, Moeti Mohwasa was not in a position to state when the party would be registered. He also could not say whether it would be registered before the commencement of the winter parliamentary meeting. "It is...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 02 May 2012
Young vocalist shines at Splash festival
It’s defining moment came when a tall young vocalist stepped onto the stage to lead Matshikos and send fans into a frenzy. Bafana Kunene, the younger brother to the late former lead vocalist Penwell Kunene who was roped in recently as...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 02 May 2012
To the victors go the foils
An incomplete list includes Russia, China, France, the United States, Egypt, Mexico, and South Korea. At first glance, these countries have little in common. Some are well-established democracies; some are authoritarian systems; and others are...
*RICHARD N. HAASS 03 May 2012
Keeping cool in the nuclear heat
But of all the charges thrown at President Barack Obama by his domestic political opponents, the hardest for most outsiders to accept is that he is too emotionally disengaged: all brain cells and no red-blood cells. Certainly in defense and foreign...
* GARETH EVANS 03 May 2012
Somali women escape to the gym
Every morning in a building in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, women can be found pumping iron, pounding running machines and spinning furiously on exercise bikes. Unlike in the bullet-scarred streets outside, where suicide bombers are a constant...
03 May 2012
My verbal sparring with Charles Taylor
He first came to international prominence after an interview on the BBC's Focus on Africa programme with its then editor Robin White, who looks back at Charles Taylor's rise and fall. New Year's Days are usually a bit thin on news and much of the...
* ROBIN WHITE 03 May 2012
Misery that is Oodi-Modipane Road
Recently it was a school in Shakawe that was apparently constructed without brick force. But where were inspectors during the processe of construction? Is it not obvious that such massive projects taking millions should be monitored closely? Anyways,...
KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Staff writer 03 May 2012
Mining: The super-rich and the poor
First and most importantly not one of the top 10 billionaires is an American or an EU national, and with no surprises almost all are men and third and perhaps most instructive from a policy standpoint is the fact that almost all were either...
* ROMAN GRYNBERG 03 May 2012
Icons of Botswana
The desire to fulfill her purpose in life keeps Ntombi Setshwaelo going. And her purpose is to basically provide the healing arts through education and mentorship. Setshwaelo laments that Botswana is full of social ills that have resulted in loss of...
Bathami Chilume
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Hodgson pleads for patience amid skepticism
The West Bromwich Albion head coach has signed a four-year deal with the Football Association to succeed Fabio Capello and will now start preparing for Euro 2012, which begins next month. He acknowledged the task he has taken on is "unbelievably...
03 May 2012
Unavailability of FIFA branded balls delays league match
Referee Joshua Bondo said he could not start the match as there were no FIFA balls. He said only FIFA inspected balls could be used for Premier League matches, while teams had brought their own balls. Bondo explained that according to FIFA laws no...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Rollers draw GU in Top 8 semi finals
The first two sides to be picked avoided each other in the semi finals and would play their first games at home. ECCO City Greens and Rollers' names came out first, which left the crowd waiting to see who their opponents would be between Mochudi...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Oteng makes Olympics cut
Boxing star, Oteng Oteng emerged the only boxer to qualify for the London 2012 Olympics following a dismal performance by his team-mates at the Africa Boxing qualifiers currently underway in Morocco. The 22-year old flyweight boxer proved why he was...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Ashton Kutcher signs new Men deal
The 34-year-old actor - who replaced Charlie Sheen after he was sacked from the show - has reportedly signed a new one-year deal which will see him reprise his role as lonely millionaire Walden Schmidt, with co-stars Jon Cryer and Angus T Jones also...
03 May 2012
Oscars venue renamed Dolby Theatre in new deal
The 3,400-seater building, which has been home to the annual Academy Awards ceremony since 2002, was previously known as the Kodak Theatre. Earlier this year a judge granted Eastman Kodak permission to end the $74 million, 20-year naming rights deal...
03 May 2012
Matona a Juta brings unique dimension to gospel music
Clad in threadbare attire after configuring their faces into those of ageing people, Matona a Juta has been drawing large crowds whenever they perform in the streets of Francistown to promote their albums. Featuring unknown musicians in the local...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Obakeng comes out of his shell
Perhaps the excitement of getting a chance to showcase his talent clouded his judgement and he hastened to release an album. But with the release of Madi A Hae last week, Sengwaketse looks to be on his way to the top. The Kanye-born gospel musician...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Unknown attackers kill nine at Cairo protest
Witnesses described how the attackers set on them at dawn using rocks, clubs, firebombs and firing shotguns. The army says it has now deployed soldiers to prevent further clashes. The two leading Islamist candidates for the presidency earlier...
03 May 2012
Somalia MPs killed in al-Shabab suicide attack
Eyewitnesses told the BBC the attack targeted a group of about 20 politicians at an outdoor cafe. They had travelled to Dusa Mareb in Galgadud region - which is controlled by a pro-government militia - to promote reconciliation. The Islamist...
03 May 2012
Jailed Ethiopian journalist honoured
Nega was awarded the Pen America's "Freedom to Write" annual prize for publishing articles critical of Ethiopia's human rights. His wife Serkalem Fasil, who is a journalist and also spent time in jail, received the award on his behalf. In the past...
03 May 2012
Selebi Phikwe development plan to be reviewed
The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday at the council chambers. The town's mayor, Godfrey Mbaiwa said there have been some delays in the review of the plan. He explained that the review of the 24-year plan is supposed to be done every five...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 03 May 2012
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