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Book review
Incognegro: A Memoir of Exile & Apartheid by Frank B. Wilderson, 111 is a 500 paged dome published by South End Press in 2008. It is a book full of angst and disappointment at the final resolution of the South African problem. It is a timely...
Keineetse Keineetse 25 June 2012
Libya revokes Muammar Gaddafi praise law
Law 37 was originally passed in May by the National Transitional Council's Legal Committee.Libya's Human Rights Council and civil society groups appealed against the law, which was also condemned by international human rights watchdogs. Under the...
25 June 2012
Bogadi to be standardised?
The Chief asserts this is because parents overcharge for bogadi and put forward all kinds of arguments to scale up the woman's value as if they are commercial commodities. A motion has been raised by the House of Chiefs that bogadi should be...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 25 June 2012
Unmasking Selefu the cartoonist
He was a shadowy figure who would drift in and out of the newsroom, sit down at a desk far form everyone, draft something on a pad, drop it off at the Editor's office, grab his briefcase and leave. No word. No introductions. Quiet. Methodical....
25 June 2012
Defiling the body of Christ
We hear that among other crimes that led to his deportation, Prophet Francis Sakufiwa warmed up women in his church and derived pleasure from waking up at sunrise next to them, nude and naked. It must be this harem of Jezebels who got tired of empty...
25 June 2012
Inside a commercial squatter camp
He has been occupying Letsweletse Mmope's land illegally since 1991. When he occupied the land, it was the state's. A year later, it became freehold land under Mmope's ownership. The 29 hectare land is sandwiched between the Gaborone Dam and the old...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Botswana's economic zones and the 'Miracle of Shenzhen'
If you ever visit what was once the British colony of Hong Kong and cross the 'border' you will enter the mega-city of Shenzhen with a population of 14 million people which started life not so long ago as a small fishing village. In 1980 when Chinese...
25 June 2012
Icons of Botswana
Cuthbert Moshe Tebogo Lekaukau is best known for being the founding Chairman and Chief Executive of the Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) but this man's illustrious public service career has extended far beyond telecommunications, through...
Kibo Ngowi 25 June 2012
Zuma and the Second Transition
It was a jovial president who addressed party loyalists in Sophiatown (previously Triomf) in the west of Johannesburg late last week. He had come to Sophiatown to salute former ANC president Alfred Bitini Xuma, and was on the verge of jetting...
25 June 2012
I do not miss my father
As we all know, it takes two to have a child. But again not all of us have ever had somebody to address as 'father'. There are so many stories that are given to children who want answers about their fathers, at least from what we normally hear. It...
25 June 2012
Project syndicate
MILAN: Over the years, advanced and developing countries have experimented, sometimes deliberately and frequently inadvertently, with a variety of approaches to growth. Unfortunately, many of these strategies have turned out to have built-in...
Michael Spence 25 June 2012
Project syndicate
MILAN: I have just had the privilege of speaking at the main annual conference of Germany's Economic Council, the economic and business arm of the Christian Democratic Union, the current governing party. Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minister...
Michael Spence 25 June 2012
Presidential poll results delayed as tensions rise
They had been due to be announced on yesterday, but the election commission said it needed more time to look into complaints presented by the candidates. The Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Mursi and former Prime Minister, Ahmed Shafiq both claim they...
25 June 2012
Syria crisis: Homs shelling stalls evacuation
Government forces and rebel fighters agreed on Wednesday to a two-hour ceasefire to allow aid workers into the worst affected areas.However, correspondents say it may be hours or days before they can enter. Meanwhile, a Syrian Mig 21 fighter jet has...
25 June 2012
Uganda pro-gay groups face ban by ethics minister
"I have got a record of meetings that they have held to empower, enhance and recruit [homosexuals]," Lokodo told Reuters.The minister has not named which groups are on the list for de-registration. Homosexual acts are illegal in Uganda and a bill...
25 June 2012
Ecuador president vows to take time on Assange decision
The 40 year old Australian sparked a stand-off with British police after he turned up in the embassy on Tuesday and asked for asylum in a dramatic bid to avoid extradition to Sweden over allegations of rape and sexual assault. Scotland Yard says the...
25 June 2012
The EPA, the WTO and Botswana's beef industry
The last few years have, to say the very least, not been kind to the cattle industry. In the past this has been put down to Acts of God ie: droughts and disease that have disrupted supply but what has harmed the industry has just as much to do with...
25 June 2012
Poverty eradication is bigger than Khama
I often wonder what future generations will say about us; what will they say about the opportunities that we had to advance Botswana beyond the envy of any other nation in the world. I for one would like to be on the right side of history. I...
BAROLONG MOUWANE 25 June 2012
Negative impact of privatising water services
Since the 1970s multinationals interested in the water market have capitalised on the looming 'water crisis' and lobbied steadily to get the privatisation of water and sanitation accepted as the only solution for the management of this increasingly...
GAONTEBALE MOKGOSI 25 June 2012
Tracing Lucky Dube's Zim roots
He lived large, even, and carved a larger-than-life celebrity figure out of his music, but Lucky Dube's parentage largely remained a closely-guarded secret. While his parentage might have influenced his thinking and lyrics, Dube never made a public...
25 June 2012
Unmasking Selefu the cartoonist (Part II)
Setshwaelo and Makgekgenene formed the core team that was then the Department of Information. Young, vibrant and full of ideas, they set about utilising and developing the young talent at their disposal. Seisa who joined as a reporter soon shone as...
25 June 2012
Towards solar - an alternative future
The proposed Solar Mini Grid power station project will be the first of its kind in Botswana and will use both biogas (boloko) and solar energy to provide electricity to 67 far=flung villages that are off-grid. It is scheduled to start construction...
25 June 2012
Botswana - energy sector overview
The mining sector accounts for about 50 percent of the demand, the commercial sector about 20 percent, and the residential sector about 25 percent. Between 2004 and 2007, rural access to electricity doubled to 44 percent, though short of the 60...
25 June 2012
The impact of mobile technology
"I think cellphones are what Africa has been waiting for," he said. "Botswana was at a standstill for 40 years. There was not much development while cattle were dying due to drought and disease. Cellphones have actually lifted us 40 years from the...
MPHO MOOKA 25 June 2012
Pako wins Engen Squash title
The closely-contested encounter had to be decided in the fifth game with Lionjanga winning it 12-10, 6-11, 12-10, 3-11, 11-9. The opening set was a balanced affair with score margins staying narrow and could have gone either way. Lionjanga emerged...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 25 June 2012
Chiefs advance to Coke semi-finals
The much anticipated Coca-Cola Cup quarterfinals match between Mochudi Centre Chiefs and ECCO City Greens lived up to expectation, producing a total of five goals. Chiefs emerged 3-2 winners and advanced to the semi- finals of the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Tafic survive the chop
Francistown side, TAFIC's relegation worries are over, after their survival in the top flight was confirmed, thanks to a 2-0 hammering of FC Satmos in Selebi-Phikwe on Saturday. An elated TAFIC coach, paul Moyo expressed delight at surviving the...
Calistus Kolantsho 25 June 2012
Rollers snatch coke victory
LOBATSE: Township Rollers snatched a 1-0 Coca- Cola victory away to BMC in Lobatse in a match that failed to create much excitement. Captain, Edwin Olerile scored from the penalty spot after Takudzwa Ndorono had brought down sensational Rollers...
Chippa Legodimo
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
GNT relegates
FRANCISTOWN: Notwane kept their survival dreams alive with a 2-0 thumping of GNT away in Francistown on Saturday, as GNT joined FC Satmos, the first side to relegate this season. Both goals came in both halves of the game at the lowly packed...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Green Birds' Giants killing spree ends
Molapo Green Birds' giants killing spree in the Coca-Cola Cup came to an end yesterday following their 3-1 loss to Gaborone United (GU) at Molepolole Sports Complex. Green Birds have been the only lower division side remaining in the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Toyota finally wins desert race
Booed by back-to-back victories prior to the weekend event the Toyota Hilux dominated the race from day one despite not having secured a pole start in the Friday Donaldson prologue. It was sweet victory for the Toyota crew and local fans gathered at...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Food for the soul
Okay when I say get physical, I am certainly not talking you punching the day lights out of your worst nemesis. I mean it in a good way that whips your body into shape. That in other words this is exercise. Alright, I know winter is upon us, and just...
Boitshepo Giyose 25 June 2012
Naledi Snr, Bokamoso shine at JAB awards night
The event organised by Junior Achievement Botswana(JAB) saw Naledi scooping four out of five awards, taking home the first to fourth positions in the Senior Category. Bokamoso romped away with four out of five awards, in the Junior category.The two...
Eunice Masie
Correspondents 25 June 2012
Sculptor, Ndudzo dies
Thapong Arts Centre holds a memorial for the sculptor tomorrow. The Zimbabwean born sculptor's hand carved works can still be bought on internet stores such as eBay, webartprice.com, and other internet sites. Thapong Arts Centre...
25 June 2012
Fun galore at desert race
The popular event proved once again to be one of the biggest sport and entertainment action attraction in the country. From family fun day, camping and night crawlers, everyone had their own piece of fun during the three-day event. That ran...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Wonderful Fete de la Musique
The place was packed with people who came from different walks of life to come witness the beauty Batswana artists had to offer. More than 52 local musicians of different genres and Djs showcased and the toast of the day was Afro-jazz sensation,...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 25 June 2012
My Star Top 5 revealed, as Boikanyo exits
On Friday the show kicked off on a high note with a local dance group G-wawa warming up the audience who were getting a bit anxious after a delay. The group seemed to have revived the spirits of the audience. The cherry on top was one of...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 25 June 2012
Stunning Vision 2016 beauties unveiled
The launch party, going for P100 a head is a prelude to the grand finale slated for this weekend at the GICC. The event started with speeches, and fabulous performances from one of the emerging gospel artist Mr R. There was a ray of beautiful poems...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 25 June 2012
New Samsung smartphone hits Botswana stores
Samsung Electronics Company, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies launched its latest gadget in Botswana through the Samsung Brand Store last week on Thursday. Speaking at the launch, Samsung Electronics Country...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 25 June 2012
Seretse has good news for textile sector
The June 14 and 15 forum in the US capital was seen as a test case for US and African relations, with discussions revolving around AGOA's extension as well as the renewal of a key provision in the agreement. Under AGOA, 40 African states receive duty...
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Local firms eagerly await dtc relocation spinoffs
The relocation, as stipulated in the marketing and sales agreement signed last year between government and De Beers, will see DTC moving its aggregation and sales and marketing activities to Gaborone by the end of 2013. Exhibitors at a DTC Vendor's...
Keikantse Lesemela
Correspondent 25 June 2012
The truth about Rwanda
It began ten days ago, with a single BBC story on a leaked United Nations report that was said to prove Rwanda's involvement, but did nothing of the sort (as the source of the leak admitted within days). As if on cue, this was followed by Human...
* Louise Mushikiwabo 25 June 2012
ETCETERA II
There is no such thing as a coincidence, claims Dallas Nash, whose feisty column in the Guardian I much enjoy. How can I agree? Consider. I had just about to come to the end of Hilary Martel's remarkable best -selling book, Dig Up the Bodies...
Sandy Grant 25 June 2012
Kingdom-0-Metre
I have asked in the past asked whether politics is a dirty game or politicians give politics a bad name. The unending drama within the opposition politics continues. Our media is awash with the return of Honourable Botsalo Ntuane. Not...
Dumi Mmualefe 25 June 2012
Issues in education
Every era is placed between its past and future history. The present is judged according to the past and practices of countries elsewhere in the world. Many times, the average person, even the teacher, sees the good old ways and not so good present....
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 25 June 2012
The winners code
Had I really succeeded at anything else, I might never have found the determination to succeed in the one area where I truly belonged. I was set free, because my greatest fear had been realised, and I was still alive, and I still had a daughter whom...
George Chingarande 25 June 2012
Is Government thirsty for more union blood?
He attempted inadvertently to give government a way out of the morass it finds itself in - a government hated and condemned in equal measure both inside and outside these borders for its handling of the public sector strike. He declared that...
25 June 2012
Selefu 25 June 2012
25 June 2012
'Call me Christine'- Christopher
At the age of 28, Christine, or Chris, has already undergone counselling with a psychologist as one of the stages of undergoing a sex change. She has been to a doctor, who confirmed that she has more female than male hormones. Interestingly, she has...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 25 June 2012
Icons of Botswana
In last week's edition, we explored the impressive public service career of Moses Lekaukau and his founding role in the Botswana Telecommunications Authority (BTA) . This week, we delve into his upbringing and family life. Born on 4th March 1944 in...
Kibo Ngowi 25 June 2012
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