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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...
24 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...
24 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...
24 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...
24 July 2012
Gaborone planning - problems and prospects
It is well known for readers today as excellent writers like Sandy Grant and others have told you that the site for the new capital was chosen primarily because of the availability of water supply from a suitable dam site (and of course, land...
JAN WAREUS
Veteran town planner 24 July 2012
Digging Roots
As such, and unlike with that which is abstract or invisible, a gap or disconnect does not exist whereby we are left in doubt because someone has described events or conditions that we cannot corroborate. Since the brain is able to create its own...
I.M. Leteane 24 July 2012
What's Stopping Women?
I expected that many men of that younger generation would also have strong reactions, given how many of them are trying to figure out how to be with their children, support their wives' careers, and pursue their own plans. I also expected to hear...
*Anne-Marie Slaughter 24 July 2012
Etcetera II
SADC countries, for instance, need to get matters carefully worked out because there will be little to be gained if they all start claiming to be the most friendly, welcoming, productive, and open minded. But have they? In one...
SANDY GRANT 24 July 2012
Icons Of Botswana
She worked with district authorities and in particular district development committees to ensure that programmes were within the district development priorities and met government policy objectives. During her stay at the ministry she was a lead...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 24 July 2012
Wounded Nigeria clash with Ivory Coast
Wounded Nigeria clash with Ivory Coast in the ongoing CAR Five Nations.Rugby tournament in what has been dubbed 'the battle of the big guys' tomorrow at the UB Stadium.The technical committee had to amend the fixtures after one of the participating...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 24 July 2012
TAFIC AGM postponed again
And the possibility of the meeting getting postponed again next weekend is very high. In an interview with the club chairman, Humphrey Nawa, he was uncertain as to whether they will be able to muster enough crowd for the second meeting to be held.The...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 24 July 2012
Back stage
The Man from London (2007) a.k.a L'Homme De Londres or its original title A Londoni Ferfi is showing only today at the Gaborone Film Society at 7 pm in the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. This art film from Hungary is a lesser-known work by the...
Sasa Majuma 24 July 2012
My Star 2012 winner Sharon aims to go places
Sharon was one of the most popular and idolised contestants whose name was called and is still on the lips of most fans across the country. The young lady, who completed her education at Motswedi Junior Secondary School, said that her passion...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 24 July 2012
New gospel show on Btv
The show Arise, created by South African Bishop Mpho Mbali will begin on July 29, although a definite time slot is yet to be confirmed. Mbali says the 13-episode show will run for 48 minutes every Sunday.In addition to performances by local...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 24 July 2012
Vee at a Crossroads?
Cross Roads is billed to hit the music shelves on August 1 and according to the Taku Taku star, it would be one of those projects which would prove his diversity as a musician as he would introduce another style of music and dance."I would say this...
24 July 2012
Syria 'will not use' chemical weapons on its own people
Syrian foreign ministry spokesman, Jihad Makdissi said the weapons, stored and secured by the armed forces, would never be used "inside Syria".Earlier, the Arab League called on Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad to step down, offering him safe...
24 July 2012
Zuma - '...I will walk away'
"I never had an appetite [to rule]- once the African National Congress (ANC) says 'serve' I cannot be reluctant," he said in an interview broadcast on Talk Radio 702 and its sister station 567 CapeTalk yesterday.Zuma was responding to an...
24 July 2012
EU to suspend Zimbabwe sanctions 'after referendum'
"More than a 100 key individuals have been covered under an EU travel ban and assets freeze imposed in 2002. But sanctions would remain against President Robert Mugabe," UK Foreign Secretary William Hague said. The sanctions were originally imposed a...
24 July 2012
Thousands flee rioting in Indian state of Assam
The fighting was between indigenous tribespeople and Muslim settlers in the state's Kokrajhar district.There have been tensions between indigenous groups and Muslim Bengali migrants to Assam for many years.The state is sandwiched between China and...
24 July 2012
Drug-resistant HIV 'on increase' in sub-Saharan Africa
Studies on 26,000 untreated HIV-positive people in developing countries were reviewed by the team.They said that resistance could build up if people fail to stick to drug regimes, and because monitoring could be poor.A United Kingdom HIV organisation...
24 July 2012
US suspends military aid to Rwanda over DR Congo mutiny
"The United States government is deeply concerned about the evidence that Rwanda is implicated in the provision of support to Congolese rebel groups, including M23," Holladay said in a statement emailed to AFP.The M23 are Tutsi ex-rebels from the...
24 July 2012
Zimbabwe ready to re-engage with world: Tsvangirai
Tsvangirai said this during a visit to Australia which said it was oapen to easing sanctions. He said that while Zimbabwe had endured a "very dark and unfortunate history", the inclusive government in which he is prime minister was a step towards...
24 July 2012
NBC slated for October
BOCCIM says the biennial multi-dimensional conference is a highly respected forum for private-public dialogue. This year, the conference is expected to attract 400 participants from the public, private and civil society sectors. President...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI 24 July 2012
Ex-Wall Street attorney to train local entrepreneurs
The United States Embassy has sponsored the forum, which is meant to assist entrepreneurs identified as having substantial potential for growth.According to a statement released by the US Embassy in Gaborone, the workshops will cover how to scale a...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 24 July 2012
S&P maintains Botswana's stable credit ratings
In a statement S&P said although Botswana's narrow economic base is still a worrisome trend, the country's track record of prudent economic policies and high transparency are strong by emerging market standards. "The stable outlook balances...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 July 2012
Only a transformed ANC can lead SA to prosperity
Consequently, there was some anticipation regarding the policy choices that would emerge from the recent African National Congress (ANC) 4th National Policy Conference, held from June 26 to 29. Although ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe claimed...
*HAMADZIRIPI TAMUKAMOYO 24 July 2012
As I see it
There have been so many defections back and forth recently that some Batswana egged on by the oft rumoured 'defection forecasts' and alleged inducement to these defections, have become hysterical and somewhat despondent about the ethics of politics...
Michael Dingake 24 July 2012
Call for overhaul of our education system
This report provides a bird's eye view of the chaotic state of the situation at the heart of the education system. It boils down to primarily one thing, and that is that the way the Minister of Education and Skills Development, Pelonomi...
24 July 2012
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24 July 2012
Bojale, bogwera, nothing much has changed
My mother had taken me to a hairdresser to plait my hair since salons were rare in those days. That time, your neighbour could even plait your hair free of charge. Since I was the only female in my family, followed by twin brothers, my mother did not...
24 July 2012
'We want to visit our president' - Chadibe residents
Residents lambasted their MP Fidelis Molao last week Friday at an emotionally charged Kgotla meeting.The road they were complaining about joins Chadibe with Borolong. The road has been tarred up to Tlhalogang Secondary School. They said their effort...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 24 July 2012
New beer rules brewing poverty - Modubule
Lobatse Member of Parliament (MP) Nehemiah Modubule wants the new traditional beer regulations suspended.Presenting an urgent motion in the House last Friday, Modubule argued that the new regulations, which came into effect on July 1, were...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 24 July 2012
Reckless driver ordered to pay or face jail
Seleke was ordered to pay P1,000 to the state by August 30 and failure to do so will mean six months imprisonment. The magistrate said he took into consideration the fact that Seleke was a first offender and a breadwinner to his family of four...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 24 July 2012
Heartache in Ramaphatle
RAMAPHATLE: A local councillor literally stopped earthmoving machines of a Kweneng Land Board demolition squad in their tracks with a High Court injunction to prevent destruction of more homes in the village.But three homes and the paltry furnishings...
24 July 2012
Monarch West winner hospitalised
He had to be rushed to hospital after the celebratory pushing and shoving took their toll on him.Kaelo clinched the by-election after beating Goitse Majumane of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) and Thabani Peter of Botswana People's Party (BPP) last...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 24 July 2012
Africa to cooperate with China
Addressing a joint ministerial press conference at the end of the two day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting in Beijing on Friday, South African Foreign Minister, Maite Nkoana- Mashabane said China's assistance will go a long way in...
OWN CORRESPONDENT 24 July 2012
BMD councillor returns to BDP
"The Central Committee unanimously approved the application and as per article 8.5 of the BDP constitution accepts Taunyane's membership into the party fold. He is now a member of the party in good standing with every right of a member as per...
STAFF WRITER 24 July 2012
Synohydro suffers second blow
The judge ruled yesterday that Synohydro had failed to demonstrate in its originating papers that it has the right to stand before the court and that as such the proceedings are invalid. She therefore set aside Synohydro's review...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 24 July 2012
Delays in tertiary sponsorships recur
A number of students who have received admission letters await their fate in the journey of the alphabet- not sure whether they progress or go back home, as parents cannot afford to pay their tuition fees. The DTEF told students last Friday that...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 24 July 2012
Police shoot innocent man
Curiously, the victim was not part of the group that was pelting police officers and land board personnel with stones. Hardly 10 minutes after the warning shot, villagers started throwing stones at police officers and the bulldozer. One officer got...
24 July 2012
Mara off to Bloemfontein Celtic
Moloi left the country yesterday morning for Johannesburg, South Africa to link up with the ABSA Premiership side who are on pre-season training.Mogorosi has already penned a three-year deal with Siwelele and the club runs the rule over Moloi after...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 24 July 2012
Kgathi concerned about under utilisation of facilities
Kgathi said the facilities should be utilised for sport development programmes and the implementation of centres of sport excellence. The minister was speaking during the Botswana National Sport Council (BNSC) annual general meeting held in...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 24 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...
25 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...
25 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...
25 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...
25 July 2012
Gaborone planning - problems and prospects
It is well known for readers today as excellent writers like Sandy Grant and others have told you that the site for the new capital was chosen primarily because of the availability of water supply from a suitable dam site (and of course, land...
JAN WAREUS
Veteran town planner 25 July 2012
Icons Of Botswana
She worked with district authorities and in particular district development committees to ensure that programmes were within the district development priorities and met government policy objectives. During her stay at the ministry she was a lead...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 25 July 2012
NBC slated for October
BOCCIM says the biennial multi-dimensional conference is a highly respected forum for private-public dialogue. This year, the conference is expected to attract 400 participants from the public, private and civil society sectors. President...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI 25 July 2012
Ex-Wall Street attorney to train local entrepreneurs
The United States Embassy has sponsored the forum, which is meant to assist entrepreneurs identified as having substantial potential for growth.According to a statement released by the US Embassy in Gaborone, the workshops will cover how to scale a...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 25 July 2012
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