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Villagers sum burial society's wisdom
Villagers here have reflected this supportive spirit and have come together to run a burial society, which has been in existence since 2001. On Saturday, scores of villagers, including those from neighbouring settlements like Makobo, Borolong and...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Education crisis: Urgent measures needed
Gabriel Ishaan Mogome: The government, the teachers and most of all the parents should all learn a lesson from the just released results, they should all work together so that the education in our country could improve because definetly there is no...
24 January 2013
Mali, intervention and the enduring appeal of 'la Francafrique'
Either way, it's proof that the long and complicated relationship between France and Africa is far from over, despite what the politicians say writes SIMON ALLISON. Franafrique is dead, declared French President Francois Hollande shortly after...
24 January 2013
Serowe: A political giant in decline?
The village, which is also the headquarters of the vast and expanse central district, was established in 1902. Legend has it that the vastness of the district is attributed to the cunningness of Chief Khama III who is said to have out-witted the...
JAMES KGOSI
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Duma Boko, the charlatan at large
Before he calls himself a Leninist, let us call off the brewing bluff. The analogy of "compact group" from UDC vis a vis the Bolsheviks is sacrilegious. "Compact group," when the UDC's BMD elements swear on liberal ideology and its BNF...
MIKE DINGAKE 24 January 2013
Mergers and acquisitions in the mining industry: What they mean for Botswana's development
Several years ago, a young South African trained Motswana mining official complained bitterly to me about the incomprehensible accents of those Australian mining company representatives presenting at an international mining conference in Gaborone. I...
24 January 2013
Icons of Botswana
Roger John Kerrison contributed greatly towards Botswana's education system. Those who had the opportunity to work with him describe him as an honest, dedicated man who lived most of his life serving this country wholeheartedly with no regrets of...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Underage student absolves man of rape charge
FRANCISTOWN: The police are likely to institute fresh investigations into a rape case involving an underaged student after a 36 year-old man from Chadibe village was absolved of the offence. The man was accused of raping the 16-year-old Form...
Lebogang Mosikare
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Health Bill Victimises The HIV Positive - Ndadi
He said: "The Ministry of Health finds the bill which authorises doctors to mandatorily test people and if they choose to exercise their right to liberty and refuse, drag them before courts for orders compelling them to test for HIV as not coercive....
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 24 January 2013
A sonnet for Rampholo Molefhe
One could loosely think of three or so generations of writers and print journalists who became household names around that time - starting with the first generation of writers, who were active from the 1970s onwards, and were by and large linked to...
KAGISO SENTHUFHE 24 January 2013
Davos: Why isn't education higher up on the agenda?
On the face of it, there should be little need to make the business case for education. It is intrinsically tied to all positive development outcomes. Economic growth, health, nutrition and democracy are all boosted by quality schooling. If all...
PAULINE ROSE 24 January 2013
Why isn't Angie the new Manto?
They do have an awful lot in common. Both instantly recognisable by a single name. Both spectacularly bad at their jobs. Under Angie, we've embraced chronic and possibly terminal mediocrity. Manto was held responsible for the 365 000 premature...
SARAH BRITTEN 24 January 2013
Our Heritage
An increasing number of Batswana we were told at the Zanzibar Oasis are now booking in there. But is the place increasingly popular as a 'get away from it all' retreat or because it has unusual access to the Limpopo? There may not be a straight...
Sandy Grant 24 January 2013
How to deal with dominant relatives
Gomolemo Seema: I simply ignore them! After all, its less stress n work for me! (sic) Gift Given Nelson: Tell them that the family does not centre around them. Kgaka Obakeng Osele Hans: Sometimes we have to know that God is the Creater of...
24 January 2013
Sexual intercourse is Godly
Condoms do not cure HIV/AIDS; they may reduce the spread, but most certainly will neither stop nor cure HIV/AIDS. A trusted and permanent way of stopping the drastic transmission reducing HIV/AIDS and ultimately curing it is abstinence and...
24 January 2013
Project syndicate
EWPORT BEACH: Not many countries nowadays seek a strong exchange rate; a few, including systemically important ones, are already actively weakening their currencies. Yet, because an exchange rate is a relative price, all currencies cannot weaken...
24 January 2013
Our pupils must not be taught under trees
Although the southern part of the country did not receive as much rainfall as the north, we are still hoping for more rains in the remaining part of the wet season.During our drive however, we noticed a very disturbing trend where pupils are still...
24 January 2013
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24 January 2013
New crime NGO launched
Speaking at the launch of the Fight Crime in Botswana (FCIB) Trust, Phenyo Motlhagodi the spokesperson of the NGO said the organisation was formed because the problem at hand has overwhelmed law enforcement agencies."Botswana has been praised for...
EUNICE MASIE
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Do or die
The managing editor of The Patriot on Sunday, Bapasi Mphusu has confirmed that they are meeting the management of Printing and Publishing Company Botswana (PPCB) to map the way forward about their relationship. Last week, PPCB refused to print the...
STAFF WRITER 24 January 2013
Botswana is on course to achieving MDGs'
Speaking yesterday at the signing of an agreement between the European Union (EU) and Botswana on EU support for health-related MDGs, Seakgosing said there is still a lot that needs to be done. "Currently 84 percent of Batswana are living within a...
24 January 2013
Botswana aims at 20% tertiary education intake
According to a report released at a TEC media briefing this week, for 2011/2012, tertiary enrolment trends indicate that participation has been fluctuating since 2007/2008, with noticeable increasing demand. "One cannot over-emphasise that this...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 24 January 2013
Botswana's education shame
It is not easy to believe that children are still learning under trees in modern day Botswana especially with its acknowledged economic success. Classroom accommodation is central to learning. It reduces the impact of the external environment -...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Man granted bail despite being found guilty
An uneasy looking Mokate appeared in court to receive judgement in a case in which he was accused of stealing a calf belonging to Nsununguli Molao in November last year. The incident reportedly took place at Mooke cattle post near Francistown. "You...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 January 2013
British High Commissioner bids Botswana farewell
During her farewell reception hosted at her residence yesterday, Anderson reminisced on how nervous she was when she first arrived in Botswana but she fell in love with the country. She expressed sadness that she was leaving the country she had come...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Bail fails to save Chinese from DIS
Beili Zhang is still behind bars though she was granted a cash bail on Wednesday last week by the Village Chief Magistrate, Linah Mokibe-Oahile. She was arrested on January 15 on suspicion that she was engaging in ivory trade...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE & KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Staff Writers 24 January 2013
Ex-FNB employees trial postponed
The duo appeared before Extension Two magistrate Joy Brown yesterday for continuation of trial which has been ongoing since 2011. The trial was however postponed to a later date due to the absenteeism of state prosecutor, Calistus Mosarwana who...
MPHO MOKWAPE
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Boy drowns in Shashe River
"The little boy was doing Standard Three at Shashemooke Primary School," said Nthoiwa. The police were informed that the boy was sent with others to fetch water from the river and when they arrived, they decided to swim in a deeper part. While...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 24 January 2013
No arrest yet in NRH murder
Officer commanding Number 15 District Senior Superintendent Alakanani Makobo vehemently denied making arrests after he was quoted in a local midweek newspaper as having said police have a suspect in custody. "We have not made any arrests but we are...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 24 January 2013
"Fong kong" cellphones in trouble?
The local regulator has issued an open invitation to "all telecommunication equipment suppliers or distributors" for a half-day discussion today (Thursday) "aimed at controlling the importation and distribution of cellular phones in the country"."The...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 24 January 2013
ANC demands Zille apologise for 'lying' about New Age Breakfast
"It is the view of the ANC that on numerous occasions Hellen Zille has been found wanting when it comes to telling the truth," spokesman, Jackson Mthembu said in a statement yesterday."She has been masquerading as a so-called 'voice of reason' whilst...
24 January 2013
Japanese researchers grow kidney tissue from stem cells
Kidneys have a complex structure that is not easily repaired once damaged, but the latest findings put scientists on the road to helping a diseased or distressed organ fix itself.Kenji Osafune of Kyoto University said his team had managed to take...
24 January 2013
Russia's Lavrov says Beirut flights not Syria evacuation
Lavrov was speaking the day after scores of Russians were flown home from the war-torn country via the Lebanese capital, Beirut.Russia has been one of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's closest allies.Speaking in Moscow, Lavrov also criticised...
24 January 2013
Boko Haram militants suspected of deadly attacks in Nigeria
Witnesses say gunmen apparently targeted hunters selling bush meat in Damboa on Monday, killing 18 people.Another five people died on Tuesday when a group of men playing draughts was attacked in Kano.The militant group Boko Haram, which is fighting...
24 January 2013
Israel coalition talks to begin after election deadlock
His Likud-Beitenu alliance lost a quarter of its seats in parliament, but remains the largest grouping with 31.He has offered to work with the newly-formed Yesh Atid party, which shocked observers by coming second with 19.However, its leader, popular...
24 January 2013
'Tell the country this is war'
Such is the rage of the protesters, most them believed to be from the Sasolburg township of Zamdela, that hospital patients have had to be evacuated from the "war zone".The protests have already left at least six people, including a young child,...
24 January 2013
Egypt opposition leader aims to break Islamist dominance
Hamdeen Sabahy, a firebrand politician who ran for president last year, told Reuters the opposition National Salvation Front coalition could win a parliamentary majority in April if it rises above differences that split its ranks in past...
24 January 2013
Debrief losing bidders - PPADB
She said this at a three-day Northern District Administration Tender Committee (DATC) national workshop here at Tati River Lodge when giving welcome remarks.Twelve DATC members from the northern district are attending the workshop.She said aggrieved...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Load-shedding returns as power supply drops
Yesterday, BPC officials said the fragile state of electricity supply in the country pointed to further load shedding exercises in the coming days. On Tuesday evening, most areas in the country experienced a power outage which lasted approximately...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 24 January 2013
Over 500 Old Naledi plots without water
Speaking to Mmegi yesterday, councillor for Old Naledi Central, Oabile Mafunga said the majority of people who still aren't connected to the water network are those who are dealing with family disputes over inheritance. "You will find that...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 24 January 2013
The 'Invest in Africa' Cup of Nations Twitter Predictor Launched
Ahead of each match in the tournament, Invest in Africa will tweet a key statistic about the competing nations on its Twitter channel @investin_africa and 'predict' the outcome of the on-the-field encounter based on relative data indicators. These...
FRANCESCA ROETTGER MOREDA 24 January 2013
DR Congo want to build on bright start
The Leopards displayed resilience by fighting back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Ghana, four-time champions and one of the teams fancied to go all the way to the final in this competition.After the game, coach Claude Le Roy was...
24 January 2013
Airfficiency sponsors chess tourney
According to BCF acting CEO, Neoyame Katisengehe, the tournament will bring together all chess players across the country who seek to start the year on a good note. Defending champion Fide Master Phemelo Khetho will have a busy time as he aims to...
STAFF WRITER 24 January 2013
Johannes, Moagi to join Zim club
The team's coach, Agreement Podi said while they are looking at reinforcing their side, they would allow the duo to move.However, the two will move around March because it is still off-season in Zimbabwe."Double Action will loan some players to Real...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 24 January 2013
National Stadium to be ready in June
The government has moved to close a nearly five-year National Stadium renovation fiasco, with the laying of a new turf underway. The project to rectify anomalies on the pitch started on January 14 and is expected to be completed in June, according to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 24 January 2013
No new date on league resumption
The league was to resume on the second weekend of the New Year, but had to be deferred due to the fact that the first half of the season went un-televised.The league is pressed to get the second round fixtures televised and indications are that a...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 24 January 2013
National Union of Botswana Arts aims to formalise industry
Union of Botswana Arts (NUBA) that will, amongst other things, help artists earn a living from their work. Although Moshaga is still awaiting approval from the Registrar of Companies to use the name he has proposed, he is confident once that detail...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Malawi's KBG to rock Botswana
This will be my first time in Botswana and I hope by the end of my visit I will be thinking twice about going back home," KBG said from his Blantyre base. He believes his visit to Botswana marks the start of a fruitful union. He first met the up and...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 24 January 2013
Kennedy Thal:Still he rises!
Limitless is the one word that he uses to describe himself, because in his list of achievements you can tell that this young man certainly lives by the dictum 'the sky is the limit'. Born to a Motswana mother and an American father, 24-year-old Thal...
24 January 2013
Education crisis: Urgent measures needed
Gabriel Ishaan Mogome: The government, the teachers and most of all the parents should all learn a lesson from the just released results, they should all work together so that the education in our country could improve because definetly there is no...
25 January 2013
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