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Gerald Estates comes of age
Since then Gerald Estates has grown faster than most locations in Francistown. Residents of Gerald Estates say that their township is growing in leaps and bounds though they have some challenges that they hope they will be able to overcome...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Merafhe: A self-made man
But as fate would have it, the security dictates of the times left Seretse with no choice but to succumb to the idea of an army formation. The honour and responsibility of creating the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) in 1977 fell on Merafhe's...
SIKI MOTSHWARI JOHANNES
Correspondent 20 July 2012
The end of BMC's monopoly will be the end of BDP
Cattle are central to a great many Batswana. So central that the ruling Botswana Democratic Party even had one of its membership drives titled 'Kgomo ya Motswana'. This is not a mere slogan; it is an equation of the centrality of BDP to Batswana to...
20 July 2012
Ntuane and the old 'new politics'
From beer halls to halls of academic contemplation, Ntuane's story is a subject of heated debate. Why would one leave a job that paid as much as a junior minister and privileges galore, they ask? What ever the bait in the hook must be a juicy fat...
20 July 2012
Ruling God's people because of anointed bloodline
The government is deeply perturbed that the calibre of leadership in the broader church is often despotic and intolerant to popular opinion and wishes of the masses. In the month of May, Labour and Home Affairs Minister, Edwin Batshu invited...
20 July 2012
Khama magic on overdrive
Former president Festus Mogae introduced Khama, the eldest son of Botswana's founding father, Sir Seretse Khama, to politics to leverage on the enduring reverence for the Khama name. Mogae, whose presidency was rocked by serious infighting in the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 20 July 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...
20 July 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...
20 July 2012
Gaborone is what you make of it
It is often called the city of glamour, where you expect to find the glitz and glamour without searching. Gaborone is a place where most dreams are made, but also often broken.We all come from home villages and most of us make our trips to the city...
20 July 2012
Premier League ranked lowly 21st in Africa
The statistics, released on yesterday, are based solely on the country's club performances in continental competitions from January to June 2012. The IFHHS added points won in all continental competitions by Botswana clubs to determine their...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Sebego launches campaign with Fani jibe
"If you have a leader who is slow in nature, they are bound to be slow business wise, and the leader's character is going to be the sole of the association. I am not directing this at anyone, but merely giving you an example," Sebego told the small...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Paying tribute to the late Mokgankgara
Some remember him as the man who easily painted pictures with his words, making it easy for listeners to visualise the things he said. He was a personality so full of jokes he could effortlessly give today's comedians a run for their money. Phillip...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 20 July 2012
Johwa relishes his time at the Grahamstown festival
For Johwa, taking part in this popular festival was not about making money but rather getting the much sought after exposure. "It is not a place to make money; it is a place to market yourself," says Johwa who was performing in the fringe...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 20 July 2012
Miss Bots 2011 yet to receive prize in full
Tapiwa Preston is the 2012 Miss Botswana elect and has already flown to China for the Miss World Pageant.It has also emerged that Sampson's prize will be the lowest payout by Sixty3 Entertainment since they started running the Miss...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Mascom to establish 10 more Kitsong Centres
Notably, Mascom established 10 Kitsong Centres in 2011. Prior to that Mascom had collaborated with government on the Nteletsa II project, which covered 41 villages. Speaking at the opening of the Mascom Innovation Centre (MIC) recently, the...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Banking costs too high - Matambo
He also noted that unfavourable public perceptions about the level of disclosures, cost of banking services and responsiveness of banks to public complaints, still exist. "It is my sincere hope that as more banks and branches open in the country,...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 20 July 2012
The destruction of Timbuktu by political Islam
The critique is rather concerned with the power structure of Islamic pretenders who continue to perpetuate attacks and destruction of African Heritage in Timbuktu, Mali. The current rampage by Islamic fascists in Mali has prompted me to put forward...
20 July 2012
Things are still gloomy in teaching
The slow pace of paying teachers their money for parallel progression is one among the many. A new culture of owing is developing in the Ministry of Education. Teachers progress to senior position and it takes many months for them to be remunerated...
20 July 2012
How much is your daughter?
For those not familiar with the concept, this is simply bride-price. The prospective son-in-law, or sometimes his family, pays lobola to the bride's family. Cultural purists may question the definition since it refers to "payment", which may imply a...
MOGALE MOGANEDI 20 July 2012
Dlamini-Zuma's election: Africa must put its house in order
After four rounds of voting, Dlamini-Zuma finally got the position, following the January election that could not produce a winner between her and Gabonese, Jean Ping. It is apparent the fight was between Francophone and Anglophone Africa....
EDITOR 20 July 2012
Regional cyclists expected for Gaborone race
The race, which is in its seventh year, will see cyclists from South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and the hosts, Botswana battle it out for the P8,000 first prize money. Today riders will register for the race and receive the route maps. The...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 20 July 2012
Beach volleyball tourney a success - BNSC
The competition, which was meant to raise awareness about beach volleyball, attracted 10 men's teams and three women's teams. Two of the men's teams were from neighbouring Zimbabwe. In the men's category Njanji of Zimbabwe beat Ghetto Masters in the...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Athletics manager cleared to join London team
Mooketsi was left behind when the Botswana delegation flew to the United Kingdom (UK) last week. This was amid charges of ill discipline levelled against the official, although both parties would not confirm nor deny the allegation. Yesterday, after...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Interesting battles as BNSC goes to polls
The most interesting battle might be between treasurer, Boitshoko Tsiane and former Botswana Football Association (BFA) treasurer, David Kandjii. The two are not much of sports people, but will rely on their professional backgrounds in...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Olympics duo leave Wales for London
The two have spent a fortnight in the Welsh capital making their final preparations for the prestigious games and have declared they are in great shape to hoist the country's flag. The London 2012 Olympic Games start next Friday and the duo will be...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 20 July 2012
Zebras' goal drought persists
Even in the lead up to the Gabon-Equatorial Guinea Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, the Zebras were not potent upfront with their highest winning margin being a 2-1 win over Togo. In the last seven matches since the AFCON finals, the Zebras...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Teams arrive ahead of CAR 6 Nations tourney
Officials from Ivory Coast arrived midweek and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) has declared all is set for the games.The participating teams include Botswana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mauritius, Nigeria and Zambia and the teams will battle it out...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 20 July 2012
Mmui tipped to replace Molefhe
The Premier League will hold a meeting this Sunday with the replacement of the chairperson and other positions among key matters to be tackled. Molefhe announced at the Premier League general assembly in Palapye in May that he will be stepping down...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Huge spam botnet Grum is taken out by security researchers
Grum's control servers were mainly based in Panama, Russia and Ukraine. Security company FireEye and spam-tracking service SpamHaus worked with local internet service providers (ISPs) to shut down the illegal network. A botnet is a network of...
20 July 2012
Judge orders Apple to run 'Samsung didn't copy iPad' ads
According to Bloomberg Judge Birss, who ruled last week that Samsung did not infringe Apple's designs because its Galaxy Tab tablets were not "as cool" as the US company's iPad, said Apple should publish a notice on its website and in British...
20 July 2012
Charges against Goodman Gallery sprayer dropped
"The charge against you has been withdrawn," Magistrate Nerina Govender told George Moyo. He nodded, stepped out of the dock, left the court, and Govender continued with the roll. Moyo was arrested in May after spraypainting the letters "res"...
20 July 2012
Mali crisis: ICC launches inquiry into 'atrocities'
ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said the move followed a request by the Malian government.Armed groups - including Islamist rebels - are accused of executions, rapes and the use of child soldiers. The rebels took control of northern Mali after...
20 July 2012
Syria conflict: Fresh fighting follows regime deaths
Government and opposition both said large numbers of people died, in one of the bloodiest days of the conflict. Activists said artillery and helicopters were used in the worst attack, on a funeral south of Damascus. The president's brother-in-law,...
20 July 2012
Book Review
Born in Africa: The Quest for the Origins of Human Life by Martin Meredith has no dedication, but if it did, I imagine it would be to the Leakey family, and all those who pioneered in the search for our origins, but particularly Phillip Tobias, who...
SHERIDAN GRISWOLD 20 July 2012
Back Stage
At the top of the pyramid of power and abuse are the tyrants who mislead nations for their personal benefit, while proclaiming it was for the good of the people. Is it a version of the Devine Right of Kings all over again? Charlie Chaplin's The Great...
SASA MAJUMA 20 July 2012
Son of David becomes leader of Bawumbe of Motshwane - Part 1
Obey all his laws and commands, as written in the Law of Moses, so that wherever you go you may prosper in everything you do. If you obey him, the Lord will keep the promise he made when he told me that my descendants would rule Israel as long as...
ABEL ABEDNICO MABUSE
Correspondent 20 July 2012
Maitisong Outdoor festival starts
The second show will be at Gaborone Bus Rank on Saturday while the ensemble will be at Old Naledi Freedom Square the next day. While the main event of the Maitisong Festivals has been running for so many years, the outdoor events were only...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
It was a spectacular weekend of song and dance
Seperu, Sebirwa, Hosana, Diware, Polka, and dikhwaere dances saw new groups lifting the titles for the first time since the Heritage month's music and dance competitions were launched four years ago. In contemporary music category, the live band...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
Toyota Etios launched in Ngami
Speaking at the launch of the newest member of the Toyota family, which was released at the end of May, Libalamwe said the budget car was a competitor in the B-segment now dominated by the likes of VW Polo, Ford Figo and others. "Since the advent of...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 20 July 2012
Consumer Watchdog
The Consumer Protection Regulations are perhaps the least enforced of all of them but the more I think about it, the less I think that matters. The best thing that could happen for all the consumers of Botswana would be if we could enforce the...
20 July 2012
B&M Garments ditches expansion plans
In an interview last week, B&M Garments managing director Krishna Chinniah said the Tonota-based firm, which currently employs 350 people, set out to increase production by 25 percent during the first half of the year to meet growing demand from...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 20 July 2012
FDI flows reached P4.5bn in 2011
Traditionally, FDI flows are higher to developed countries with seacoasts, with the two factors representing the accessibility, infrastructure and market depth desired by most investors. According to a recent global UNCTAD study, Botswana was among...
STAFF WRITER 20 July 2012
Renewal of key licence pivotal to new Mmamabula deal
On Wednesday, CIC Energy, the Canadian company developing the Mmamabula project, announced that Jindal Steel and Energy has submitted a two Canadian Dollar per share (P15 per share) full takeover bid. The amount is significantly lower than the 7.42...
20 July 2012
Key AGOA fabric provision heads for renewal
The committee's action clears the way for a full Senate vote which in turn will seal the provision's renewal into law. US trade administrators say Republicans and Democrats are agreed on voting the provision into law. The Third-Country Fabric (TCF)...
STAFF WRITERS 20 July 2012
Suashish closes jewellery plant
The global diamond and diamond jewellery manufacturing and exporting company opened the plant eight months ago to become the second Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) sightholder, after Shrenuj Botswana, to further beneficiate the precious...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 20 July 2012
Stage set for fresh SACU row
This week, reports emerged suggesting that some members had proposed that next month's meeting be held in Mozambique, a non-SACU member, in what is seen as neutral ground necessary due to the touchy subject matter. SACU is currently developing an...
STAFF WRITER 20 July 2012
The President should introduce the Mystery Guest
Whenever I do my walkabouts, I imagine what Botswana is waiting to become - a first world country. I envision the erected skyscrapers that some of the empty land is being preserved for, how advanced in technology this beautiful country will be. Yet...
20 July 2012
A future for the BCP
The fact that only one party has won all the elections since independence should be sufficient motivation for us to seek more efficient and effective ways in which the BCP can grow its support base in all constituencies. Since the formation of the...
* DUMELANG SALESHANDO 20 July 2012
BNF and the opposition agenda
As the great thinkers of the left have said, "philosophers have interpreted the world in many ways. What matters now is to change it." The philosopher Epicurus was spurred by the same idea when he stated, "Vain is the sword of any philosopher that...
20 July 2012
Thebeyame Tsimako - From constable to commissioner
After serving as commissioner of the Botswana Police Service (BPS) since 2007, Tsimako will call it a day next week. Although he reached his retirement age in June 2010, President Ian Khama renewed his contract by 12 months. Khama was to later renew...
20 July 2012
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