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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 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
Mupane Gold budgets P25 million for exploration
By 2010, Mupane Gold's former owners, IAMGOLD, expected to shut down operations by 2015 owing to a depletion in economically recoverable resources. However, the mine's new owners, Galane Gold have embarked on an aggressive exploration programme since...
STAFF WRITER 03 May 2012
BVI turns adversity into blessing
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and here it must be said that the Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) and its partners have lived up to the adage. Sharing a long border with a failed state has had its toll in nearly all spheres of...
03 May 2012
BVI meets FMD vaccine orders from Mid-East
The General Manager of BVI, Dr Onkabetse Matlho, told a media briefing in Gaborone this week that it was his company's first order from the leading Arab country. BVI was handling the order of two million doses in partnership with its technical...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Records keeping - a key element of farm management
"It is important that you know who the mother and father of the cow is. This is what we mean by pedigree; the record of your livestock. People think pedigree is about quality, but it's not," he said. The head of animal production said that farmers...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Mmualebe
Bogologolo dilo tsa Sekgoa di ise di tlale lefatshe, Batswana ba ne ba reka dilo tse ba neng ba di itirela. Mo gare ga bone go ne go na le batho ba ba betlang, bangwe ba loga, ba bangwe ba sega. Ba bangwe bone go bolelwa e ne e le ba ba thulang...
Sebofo Motshwane 03 May 2012
Selefu 03 May 2012
03 May 2012
How Monare's committee fell
With his committee failing to submit a report when the congress needed it, his loss of the youth chairmanship was a foregone conclusion. The majority of the youth unanimously agreed that the agenda be halted and a new committee be voted into office....
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Cigarette brawl lands friend in jail
The magistrate said statements had revealed that the two had a history of mutual understanding in their friendship; they were drinking buddies who shared beer and cigarettes together. According to the complainant, the two got involved in a brawl on...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Serial rapist sentenced to 32 years in jail
While Makgato noted that the accused pleaded guilty to all the charges saving the court time, he emphasised that he committed a serious offence, which involved a three-year-old victim. He stated that the accused committed the offence while on bail...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Mzwinila brothers judgement slated for May 18
They are charged alongside their mother, Elizabeth Surtee, Isaac Nyoni and Bikie Letsididi, a teacher at Kgale Hill Secondary School in Gaborone. Earlier in the case, Extension II Magistrate, Faith Dlamini-Ngandu, remanded the brothers as well as...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 03 May 2012
BDP faces BCP scare in Tswapong South
BCP's performance at the last general elections in Palapye, Tswapong North and Tswapong South constituencies completely changed the political landscape in the region, and has the ruling party deeply worried. BDP regional chairman, Olebile Babolai...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Liberate yourself _ BNFYL tells workers
"You are your own liberator, so you need no one to pose as your socio-economic, cultural and educational representative and spokesperson. No single class can best represent and speak for the interest of other classes but of and for its own," he...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Keyboardist 'Ellie' is dead
Musicians who reported Elliot's passing had not established the cause of death though the music fraternity was aware that Elliot had spent a long time in hospital in Francistown - his home town - before shifting to Gaborone. Elliot was from a...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Outgoing youth leader calls for law on citizen empowerment
Speaking in Sefhare recently, Monare said a law on citizen economic empowerment would go a long way to redeeming returns on CEDA investment loan capital, Young Farmers Fund and Youth Development Fund. "The conversation around the possibility of...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Jamali faces assault charges
Universal Builders magnate Seyed Jamali has been dragged before Broadhurst Police for allegedly assaulting one of his employees. It is alleged that last Wednesday Jamali assaulted his employee following an argument that ensued after he rebuked the...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Ex-SRC president to sit for final exams
Richard and Tshepiso Noleen Bodilenyane filed an urgent application at the High Court in Lobatse challenging their recent expulsion and suspension respectively from UB. Dingake temporarily set aside a decision by the management of the University of...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
Batshu calls for improved productivity
Batshu made the remarks on Tuesday when addressing members of the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) who were commemorating Labour Day (May Day) at Francistown Stadium on Tuesday. This year's event was themed Call for a Living Wage: A Call...
CHAKALISA DUBE
STAFF WRITER 03 May 2012
GCC closes five shops at Airport Junction Mall
Gaborone City Council (GCC) yesterday closed down five shops at the new Airport Junction Shopping Centre in Block 10 after they were found to be operating without permits. Mmegi investigations have revealed that the shops, which comprise five big...
EPHRAIM KEORENG & GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writers 03 May 2012
Unionist fumes over 'no pay rise' for workers
Wame Rapitsenyane, a teacher at Molefi Senior Secondary School, spoke furiously saying: "Those in power should hand over the tools because they have failed Batswana". Speaking during May Day celebrations held in Mochudi on Monday, Rapitsenyane also...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 03 May 2012
Matambo accused of ignoring LCW workers
Just recently, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo, allegedly ignored a plea by over 35 employees of Lobatse Clay Works (LCW) who were retrenched to make way for the company's former employees who had themselves been...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 03 May 2012
World Press Freedom Day: an occasion to introspect
And it is the important role that journalists are playing as the referees between politicians and the ruling elite on one hand and the public on the other that is at the core of events marking World Press Freedom Day today (May 3). The American...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 03 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 03 May 2012
Montsho to compete at SA Open
According to the Athletics South Africa website, Montsho intensifies her Olympics preparations at Pilditch Stadium alongside several other Botswana athletes including new 100 metre record holder, Yatea Kambepera. The 28-year-old Montsho holds the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 04 May 2012
Don't panic, Chiefs' supporters told
This was said by Chiefs spokesperson, Clifford Mogomotsi on Wednesday, days after the log leaders escaped with a 5-4 aggregate win in the Mascom Top 8 quarterfinal clash against Nico United.Mogomotsi said their supporters are used to winning and...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Staff Writer 04 May 2012
No end to Zebras kit trouble
The Zebras are without a technical sponsor- and a kit- as the Botswana Football Association (BFA) delays the announcement of a new partner, amid reports of divisio½½ns in the association.The BFA was expected to make an announcement when...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 04 May 2012
Syrian students 'killed at Aleppo protest'
As many as 200 students are thought to have been arrested during the raid.Aleppo has so far not experienced the violence and large-scale protests seen in other cities during the uprising.But there have been almost daily demonstrations by its...
04 May 2012
Somali reporter Farhan Jeemis Abdulle shot dead in Galkayo
Somalia is the most dangerous country in the world for journalists, according to the press freedom organisation Reporters Without Borders. Somalia has not had a functioning government for more than 20 years.No-one has yet said it carried out the...
04 May 2012
Kenya's Raila Odinga warns of ethnic election violence
Odinga joined a coalition government with his rival president, Mwai Kibaki to help end violence after the 2007 poll when more than 1,200 people died."When the ethnic drums are being sounded, we know" what that means for the country, he told the BBC....
04 May 2012
Aisha Gadhafi calls for probe into father's death
Aisha Gadhafi, who fled to Algeria in August 2011, asked International Criminal Court Prosecutor, Luis Moreno-Ocampo last year to open an investigation. The letter said Moreno-Ocampo had earlier replied to the initial request, "indicating that he...
04 May 2012
Nitty gritty
I am the Lord your Speaker of Parliament. Poverty has brought you out poverty, out of the house bondage and anonymity.Thou shall have no other speech before mine unless it's The Budget Speech for I am a jealous Speaker, but not as bad as the men...
Barolong Seboni 04 May 2012
Digging tswana roots
Most people, after casually reading Genesis in the Old Testament, believe that there was only one forbidden 'tree', the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil whose 'fruit' cost us immortality when Eve tempted Adam to taste it. Genesis 2:9, however,...
I.M.leteane 04 May 2012
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