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President Jacob Zuma laughs alone
At that precise moment no answers are demanded on the infamous arms deal or police corruption because the nation has the giggles and the President laughs loudest. An ambassador - clearly charmed - once remarked to me that it is a 'beautiful laugh' -...
* HENNIE VAN VUUREN 15 August 2012
Ndove: from street vendor to mayoral seat
FRANCISTOWN: She may not have educational credentials to boast of, but Francistown Deputy Mayor, Joyce Ndove is slowly making her way towards attaining the country's coveted title of iron lady of politics, which is currently associated with the likes...
15 August 2012
Swartz presents revised policy on research, science
Presenting the policy, the minister said it is intended to create a supportive environment for research and development to thrive and impact positively on economic growth through a strong coordination of RSTI by creating a robust national system of...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Citizen Economic Empowerment Policy adopted
Last week the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Margaret Nasha even suggested that the debate on the policy be closed, as Members of Parliament (MPs) were taking too long on the issue.However, a sizeable number of MPs, mainly from opposition...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Plots are tied to shadow war of Israel and Iran
These were just a few of what some Israeli and American intelligence officials say were nearly a dozen plots that form the backbone of a continuing offensive by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel and its allies abroad. But the links seem tenuous at...
NICHOLAS KULISH & JODI RUDOREN 15 August 2012
The Science of Bolt
The 100 metres (m) has progressed from a stately 12 seconds (s) in 1896 to a phenomenal 9.58 s in 2009. It is the progression of the 100 m over the last 100 plus years which have been used to predict future performance.Researchers have added various...
*MATTHEW TAYLOR 15 August 2012
Clinton's thin gloss on US aid in Africa
American aid to the country once called Zaire appeared to have an amazing effect. The more the US gave its ruler, Mobutu Sese Seko, the shorter Zaire's roads seemed to get. By the time Mobutu was overthrown in 1997, after two decades of American and...
15 August 2012
Planning history of Gaborone III
Most homes built under own management (i.e. the majority) are seldom "turn-key" projects. It's a long and tedious process to get a roof to live under.The same goes for the neighbourhood where the home is situated, except for a few BHC and privately...
JAN WAREUS 15 August 2012
The state of entertainment in Gaborone
What happened to the little vibey city that hosted the original 'bedroom bully' Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest, Commodores and UB40? What about the Gaborone of Carling Black Label, Monate Sukiri and the Togetherness festival? The days of House of Blues...
THALEFANG CHARLES
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Switch to Gabz FM now
It is Thursday morning, 7.07am to be exact and my matchbox phone - a cheap Nokia- beeps to indicate that I have just received an sms. I jump at the poor thing with one thought on my mind: "This time I have won the Mascom competition, I almost scream,...
15 August 2012
Botswana Editors Forum supports FOI Bill
As Botswana Editors Forum we would like to join the debate with the hope of not only clearing the air but also busting quite a few myths that if not addressed could end up passing for real truths.We note with concern that Government response and...
15 August 2012
How MOH "played" a multi-million pula tender
All is not well at the Ministry of Health. The ministry faces the spectre of a court battle over a multi-million Pula tender that was awarded irregularly. This is after the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) stepped into the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
BDP MPs clutch at straws over FOI Bill
Lambasting the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Mokgweetsi Masisi, Mmolotsi pointed out that bills have been amended in Parliament before and the same should apply to the one under debate. He dismissed Masisi's argument that the Bill requires more...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Ntuluki proudly presents "clean clean" carwash in Borolong
No one thrust this greatness upon him and he was not born great. He is busy constructing a road to greatness with a car wash and as a vegetable vendor in the village. Actually, the father of one, who is a bachelor, Ntuluki said after it dawned on him...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Morapedi: there is life after prison
The difference, however, was that Morapedi was behind bars for armed robbery for which he was convicted and sentenced to 38 years in 1993. He was 29-years-old. On the other hand, Mandela was jailed for his opposition to the inhuman apartheid...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
The story of Nijel Amos
We anticipated that most people would like to know more about this young lad who made history for this country when he won a silver medal and as such we decided to visit Nigel's family in Chilindi Ward in Marobela Village in the Central District...
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
As i see it
Democracy is defined by Abram Lincoln the American President who waged the anti-slavery war in the 1860s and signed the emancipation proclamation of slaves, as : "Government of the people by the people for the people." In the place of 'people' you...
Michae Dingake 15 August 2012
Don't dishonour fairness and truth telling
These days one can hardly turn a corner or move the dial on the radio without hearing some complaints against the media's failure to abide by the rules of engagement: fairness, accuracy and respect of the code of ethics. It is said, among other...
*JUSTICE KEY DINGAKE 15 August 2012
Volunteers' movement spreads wings
According to the SVM spokesperson, Thabo Osekeng, Botswana's recent good performances in sport on the international stage has made everyone want to be involved, hence the expansion of the movement. Osekeng hailed various community leaders for the...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Women's teams hold pre-season preps in Zim
The new season kicks off mid-September and teams are already preparing.Double Action will be taking part in the off-season tournament for the third time after finishing runners-up last year. They were part of the inaugural edition in Bulawayo...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Nico to construct own stadium
He said that the stadium is being built at their training ground. "Having our own stadium will be very important because it will generate revenue for the club and it will also play a pivotal role in the development of the club. "When we have our own...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Zebras step up AFCON preps with Tanzania friendly
The team has been in camp since August 5. Tonight's match follows other friendly matches among them the 3-1 loss to Kenya as well as three-nations tournament held at UB Stadium during the President's Day holidays. They finished first in that...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
New fashion label, Street Smart Gear launched
The designers say that their concept is different from others that came before it because they are going to produce different designs. "We are going to make an array of designs and our potential clients are going to be spoilt for choice," said the...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Mabijo owner warns Facebook fraudsters
Mabijo comic cartoonist Tebogo Motswetla has warned the public of fake usages of the Mabijo trademark and brand on Facebook.Motswetla said that it has come to his attention that two Facebook pages known as "Mabijo Jokes" and "Mabijo Arrives" have...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Centy looking to spread her wings
This staunch R&B follower is currently working on her own album and believes she has learnt enough over the years to start competing for her own space in the competitive world of music.Her performance at the recent Maitisong Festivals got a few...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Kast says he is back bigger and better
The maverick rap artist took a short break to concentrate on "other things" and he believes the whole experience has enriched both his persona and musical creativity. Perhaps as a sign that he has not lost any of his magic touch, Kast's single...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Our album will be a hit, declare Makau trio
Known by their stage names Mpharanyane, Maboriki and Mokgomphatha, the young men have declared that their album will be a hit.In an interview with Showbiz, Leo Malomo (Mpharanyane) said that they have decided to name their album Ditseno Tse Tharo...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Fanfare for SA's new AU chair
People in colourful traditional dress, members of the African National Congress(ANC) Women's League and nurses danced in the streets to celebrate Dlamini-Zuma's becoming the first woman to lead the AU.Led by marching bands, metro police on motorbikes...
15 August 2012
Platinum mine union riots 'kill nine'
The violence is linked to a battle for membership between a new and a long-established trade union.South Africa has one of the most unionised work forces in the world.It is also the world's biggest platinum producer, accounting for three quarters of...
15 August 2012
Syria's ex-PM Riad Hijab says regime is collapsing
He called on the opposition abroad to unite and on the Syrian army to stand alongside its people. UN humanitarian chief Valerie Amos is in Syria to assess ways to increase the flow of emergency aid there. Hijab told a news conference he was joining...
15 August 2012
Mursi mounts 'coup' against generals
Taking the country by surprise, Mursi pushed Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi into retirement. The 76-year-old figurehead of the old order took charge of the biggest Arab nation when Hosni Mubarak fell last year and remained head of its powerful, ad-hoc...
15 August 2012
Thousands rally in Tunisia for women's rights
The protest, by some 6, 000 mostly Tunisian women, is the latest twist in a row over the role of Islam in a constitution being drawn up by a new assembly.Tunisia's ruling Ennahda Movement is under pressure from both hardline Salafi Muslims, calling...
15 August 2012
Govt targets June 2013 for diamond auctions
Okavango is the fledgling state-owned entity which will market and sell between 10 and 15 percent of Debswana's run of mine production, under a 10-year deal signed between government and De Beers last September. Prior to the deal, all Debswana...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Tripartite effort to nip tender rigging in the bud
The three government agencies launched a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) in Gaborone yesterday, which they signed last year in an effort to curb corruption, collusion and bid rigging. "When we succeed in this endeavour the benefits will include...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 15 August 2012
History made as P45bn diamond business comes home
The launch of aggregation, which has been taking place in London for the past 80 years, marks the delivery of the first phase of the migration of De Beers sorting, sales and marketing business (DTC International) to Botswana. It will see P45 billion...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Villagers request name changed
Tonota North MP Fidelis Molao attended the meeting that the committee, which consists of chairman, Justice Terrence Rannowane, additional members, Godfrey Habana and Kingsley Sebele and secretary, Augustine Makgonatsotlhe, addressed.The community...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Our heritage
He took us through the pre and post Independence years, knowing everyone who was anyone in the 60s and 70s, many of people who I had known, sort of, and others who were just names. An encyclopedic kind of memory - a key factor for Lobatse...
Sandy Grant 15 August 2012
Mmualebe
Mo bekeng e e fetileng, re ne ra feta ka polelo nngwe e e neng ya bonala mo pampering ya Dikgang (Daily News) ya Seetebosigo 25, 2012. Polelo e, e ne e bua ka mokgatlho mongwe go twe o ne wa fiwa madi ke kereke nngwe e le go thusa balwetsi ba ba...
Sebofo Motshwane 15 August 2012
Selefu 15 August 2012
15 August 2012
At long last IMF sees what we all know
The IMF and the World Bank have been blamed for propping up the current world economic framework which, as many have shown, has not served the majority of the world's peoples very well. But that's a debate for another day.The IMF has played a major...
15 August 2012
Suspension of land allocation irks residents
He said that it was confusing to be told that the land board allows residents to apply for two plots and, on the other hand, that there is shortage of land.Magwibelo revealed that he has information that land is available but the problem is the...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Tafa is new IEC chairman
Justice Tafa replaces Justice Monametsi Steve Gaongalelwe, who has been appointed a judge of the Court of Appeal. Section 65(A) of the Constitution of Botswana provides for the Chairman of the IEC to be a High Court Judge. A JSC statement says Tafa...
STAFF WRITER 15 August 2012
BTU bankrolls Amos' grandmother
BTU president Simon Mapolelo said, as teachers, it is proper for them to support athletes like Amos whose talents were identified and cultivated at a tender age in formative schools. "We have decided to do this on the basis that Amos' talent was...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
One body found, two still missing
Tshebo was unwilling to reveal exactly where they found the body in the dam and the depth of the water. He said the body was intactly-dressed, but could not say whether the deceased had a lifejacket on or not. The deceased's next of kin identified...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
No details on another student death in Malaysia
The student, whose name is being withheld for the time being, died in Malaysia over the weekend, bringing to three the number of Batswana students who have died in that country since the beginning of this year. The principal public relations officer...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
Villagers request name changed
Tonota North MP Fidelis Molao attended the meeting that the committee, which consists of chairman, Justice Terrence Rannowane, additional members, Godfrey Habana and Kingsley Sebele and secretary, Augustine Makgonatsotlhe, addressed.The community...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Liquorama robbed of P36,000 by gunmen
The manager of the liquor outlet, Monica Mathopa, yesterday told Mmegi that at around 6.50pm of that evening two men armed with an AK47 and a hand gun barged into the store and ordered everyone to lie on the floor. She said the third gunman...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
Loan was secured - Somolekae
She said of the loan, P39 million is secured through a mortgage bond over the company's plot. She said the buildings at Tribal Lot 13143 in Palapye, which belong to the company, are valued at over P37 million. Somolekae pointed out that the company...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
AB unable to fix troubled plane
The probe is being conducted by the Ministry of Transport and Communications and will focus on apparent engine failure.In an interview with Mmegi yesterday, the principal public relations officer at the ministry, Lebogang Nyadza, disclosed that SSKIA...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 15 August 2012
'Masisi misled Parliament'
The National Amalgamated Central and Local Government and Parastatal Manual Workers Union has never entered into any agreement with the Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Mokgweetsi Masisi, regarding payment of P388 million...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 15 August 2012
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