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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 17 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 17 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 17 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 17 August 2012
Rundofa resurfaces at TAFIC
Rundofa ditched the Humphrey Nawa chaired outfit early this year allegedly in protest over unfulfilled contractual promises. Dubani Dubani, the newly elected TAFIC spokesperson, confirmed that Rundofa is training with the rest of the squad as the...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 17 August 2012
Another Blue Premiership season
"Van Persie? I don't think he will come here." You have to admire Roberto Mancini's knack for quiet provocation. This is the same manager who announced back in April that the title was United's, before leading his side to the crucial 1-0 home...
17 August 2012
Horse racing back at Agric show
The Gaborone National Derby will form part of festivities at the show which will be held at the newly-established grounds in Sebele starting August 27. The race organised by Liffords, a local event management company, will take place on the last day...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Japan recognises BOKA for promoting karate
A press release from the Japanese Embassy stated that BOKA is one of the most committed groups in the world to promote Japanese culture through karate. Karate is not only known as sport but culture in Japan. BOKA was chosen after the Japanese embassy...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Diphatsa close in on second spot
The third placed side is well placed to leapfrog Mafolofolo into second position to take advantage of their rivals' inactivity. Morale is high in the Diphatsa camp, following last weekend's back-to-back victories over Magstimela and Victory...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
First cut
As the nation awaits the arrival of the Olympic team, I take that the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) together with the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) as well as the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture Shaw Kgathi must have...
Dennis Keagile 17 August 2012
Exciting 2012 Boxing Championships on the cards
The total sponsorship amounted to P450, 000 with the money split into P135, 000 in the first year, P145, 000 in the second year and 155, 000 in the third year taking into consideration inflationary adjustments. Officially launching the sponsorship,...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Statistics were against Montsho
Amantle Montsho arrived in London as the reigning 400 metres world champion, courtesy of her run at the World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, in 2011. She had won gold at the event and went on to dominate the 2012 Samsung Diamond League, which...
17 August 2012
We've been unfairly criticised - BNOC
Mmegi Sport: What lessons do you bring from London?Serufho: Our mission was not in vain. We did not return empty-handed as we came back with a silver medal. There were some historical achievements, which include Nigel being one of the four best ever...
17 August 2012
Police, Systems demotion will spark major shake-up
Their affiliation to the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is now at the mercy of the national executive committee (NEC). Failure to pay a mere P250 annual fee with the South East Regional Football has now landed the two sides in serious trouble....
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Premier League season starts on September 14
Premier League general manager, Phuthego Setete said they have sent the draft fixtures to teams for their input and hope to have them ready by next week. Phuthego told Mmegi Sport that they are preparing for the next season. "We are...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 17 August 2012
Moyo for Prisons XI?
Prisons' public relations officer (PRO) Aron Lesupi told Mmegi Sport that they were still looking for a coach to replace Digger Montwedi who helped the team win promotion from the First Division six years ago after it was relegated from top flight...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Montsho's coach blasts BNOC
Amantle Montsho's coach, Anthony Koffi has wasted no time in taking a dig at the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC), accusing the local sports body of shattering in two weeks, what he had built in six years. Koffi said his presence in London...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Pakistan Shias killed in Gilgit sectarian attack
The killings took place in a remote and mountainous area about 160km (100 miles) north of the capital Islamabad as the bus was travelling from the city of Rawalpindi to the city of Gilgit. Sectarian violence has killed hundreds of Pakistanis in...
17 August 2012
Walnuts 'improve sperm health'
Sperm shape, movement and vitality improved in men who added walnuts to their diet over 12 weeks. The fatty acids found in these nuts are thought to have helped sperm development. It is not known if this would help improve male fertility. About one...
17 August 2012
Nigeria orders sports overhaul after Olympic failure
Minister of Information Labaran Maku said the president wanted a "total and comprehensive" overhaul to restore Nigerian sports to its "past glory". Nigeria's performance at London 2012 was the worst in at least 20 years, analysts say. It fared worse...
17 August 2012
Julian Assange: Ecuador grants Wikileaks founder asylum
Its foreign minister accused the UK of making an "open threat" to enter its embassy to arrest Assange. Ricardo Patino said there were fears Assange's human rights may be violated. Assange took refuge at the embassy in June to avoid extradition to...
17 August 2012
Nearly 436,000 displaced by Mali unrest: UN
"As of August 10, 2012, the complex emergency in Mali had displaced an estimated 435,624 people," the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said. "Of these, 261,624 refugees from Mali have registered with the United Nations High...
17 August 2012
The state, private sector and market failures
The second is about Professor Stiglitz's definition of the problem, as one of "market failure." The third question focuses on the contemporary global crisis; I call for a more comprehensive definition of the crisis, from the point of view of society...
* MAHMOOD MAMDANI 17 August 2012
Urbanisation in China
China's urban population surpassed that of rural areas in 2011 for the first time in the country's history after three decades of economic development which encourages farmers to seek better living standards in towns and cities. Urbanisation has...
17 August 2012
Hefei: a model of inner city renewal
If you haven't you are forgiven! Hefei is a sprawling city in central eastern China located in the country's most economically dynamic area - the Yangtze River Delta region. It is situated in the lake shore of Chaohu, one of the five largest...
17 August 2012
Nitty gritty
I am so grateful for these contacts of mine. They have served me so very well over the years as I have been able to get the most selective, most special and most sincere interview ever. This has all been because of my sources. I strongly...
Barolong Seboni 17 August 2012
Book review
Tejumola Olaniyan (2004) <br>Arrest the Music! Fela and His Rebel Art and Politics. Bloomington, Indiana, Indiana University Press, Vintage, 243 pages including research notes, references, discography, general index, song index and a...
Sheridan Griswold 17 August 2012
Back stage
"Brave" (2012) is now at the New Capitol Cinemas. The latest digital comedy from Pixar and Walt Disney for children and adults who remain children at heart, is here. It is rated PG so that constitutes a good excuse for parents to join their children...
Sasa Majuma 17 August 2012
Water shortage stalls Ellis' dinkgwana project
About 20 years ago, Ellis started a dinkgwana manufacturing project at Magodiri cattle post at the Kanye periphery. Her aim was to manufacture these cultural storage items and sell them both locally and internationally. The project has since been...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Indians celebrate independence and culturev
India is clearly a nation that takes pride in its culture, and Indians who have migrated from their native country do not seem to have in anyway dented their cultural identity. To mark their national day, Indian women sat quietly dressed in...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO & MPHO TLALE
Staff Writers 17 August 2012
Karabo 'Lehanza' Seelo is a living testimony that dreams come true
The young man is certainly doing a good job and describes the response he has been getting from the people as overwhelming. There is definitely more to this young man than meets the eye. He appears to be shy at first almost avoiding eye-contact but...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 17 August 2012
Botswana in Brown's 'un-tinted' lense
It also showed how the environment could inspire great interest from a visitor while the inhabitants might not find it fascination at all. One of the big paintings, an oil on canvas piece of a big elephant standing next to two black rhinos. Another...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
'Technology is not the answer'
The Luddites were a group of 19th Century British textile workers who destroyed the mechanised looms that they felt was putting textile workers out of a job. Instead of moving with the times they destroyed the technology that was affecting their...
17 August 2012
Orapa to be turned into a tourism hub
Gale said the move to turn Orapa into a greater tourist destination is part of the mine's vision, dubbed 'Orapa today and tomorrow'. "The main objective of the project is to turn Orapa into the hub of the Boteti region," he said. He explained that...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Inflation unchanged at 7.3 percent
In a statement, SB says group indices were stable between June and July, recording movements of less than 0.5 percent except for the transport group index that recorded an increase of 0.7 percent. "The Transport group index recorded an increase of...
STAFF WRITER 17 August 2012
Karowe mine production cut 23%
Karowe is the only independent diamond mine( outside Debswana stable) operating in Botswana following the closure of two other recently( Lerala and BK11) The sales forecast for the year was reduced from 300 000 ct to 230 000 ct, while the...
STAFF WRITER 17 August 2012
Regional integration will foster economic development
He highlighted that regional integration fosters economic development. He advised that Botswana cannot enlarge her economy without regional integration. Phirinyane argued that an integrated regional bloc will improve trade and investment while...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 17 August 2012
US signs key AGOA provision into law
Last Friday, the US Senate Committee on Finance confirmed the signing of the bill containing the renewal of the Third Country Fabric (TCF) provision to September 2015. The signing is expected to boost the competitiveness of the textile sectors of...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
BICA moves to bring unregistered accountants to book
The Act requires that every person or entity providing professional accountancy or related services to the public, for either a salary or a fee should be registered with BICA for the purpose of regulation and monitoring. Accordingly, it is illegal...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 17 August 2012
Botswana sparkles as BancABC profits soar
Botswana, one of BancABC's five locations on the continent, underpinned a good half-year for the group in which it expanded its retail footprint to 55 from 35 last June and boosted retail customers by 144 percent to 155,763 over the same...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
BTC privatisation reaches midpoint
Transport and Communications Minister, Nonofo Molefhi on Wednesday toldŒ journalists that Cabinet has identified the telecommunications infrastructure that the company, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), will control. As registration of the SPV...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 17 August 2012
Afrika: The other side of the coin
Mr. Frederick Willem de Klerk, Bishop Desmond Philo Tutu, Sirs, By your own admission, Mr. de Klerk, you do not regard apartheid a crime against humanity. You expressed your view in your interview with CNN earlier this year. According to a CNN...
* UDO W. FROESE 17 August 2012
We are back in the dark ages
Indeed, our own experience shows that we need democracy is the bedrock upon which to move our country forward into the millennium and improve the lives of our people. To be sure, a flourishing democracy is a prerequisite for the fulfilment of...
17 August 2012
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17 August 2012
Nurses' union a boost to labour movement
Unionisation of nurses, like that of educators advances the public interest beyond the primary interest of the nurses themselves. BONU therefore should also fight for a quality health care system, accessible to all. Through collective bargaining and...
* Martha Tinny Molema 17 August 2012
Judge Tshosa was pushed
It is the view of the league that Justice Tshosa has been constructively dismissed from judgeship. The Presidency had become odious and or intolerable and made things difficult for the learned Judge that he had no choice but to resign from judgeship....
17 August 2012
How the law left the building
The old Mahalapye Police Station has become a haven for criminal elements since police officers here relocated to their new state-of-the-art office on the west side of the urban village early this year. A company contracted to renovate the old police...
DIRANG LEKUNTWANE
Correspondent 17 August 2012
Jehovah's Witnesses invite all to attend "Safeguard Your Heart!" Convention
The Witnesses' convention program, to be held in English and Setswana, promises a fresh examination of Biblical references to the figurative heart. Through lively discourses, dramatic Bible readings and presentations, and even ...
17 August 2012
Australia-SADC cooperation in transboundary water management
The program aims to provide millions of people with safer drinking water, improve water supplies and help reduce conflict. According to the Australian Prime Minister's Special Envoy, Bob McMullan, who is visiting Maputo during the SADC Summit, the...
17 August 2012
Big dreams for Barclays- Mogae Scholarship recipients
There are three women, a district officer, a person with visual impairment, and one of the youngest among the five just completed his undergraduate degree in May. Aged 35, Boikhutso Majang is not only the oldest and most experienced in the group,...
OWN CORRESPONDENT 17 August 2012
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