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What would Biko do?
In Melville, the empty storefronts and forlorn "To Let" signs say more about the state of the economy than the gloomy economic outlook numbers currently in circulation. At the cusp of the changing fortunes of the South African economy, Melville is...
13 March 2013
Upgraded to crowdedness?
When I arrived in Botswana in January 1979, the first upgrading project for Old Naledi was well under way.Canadian CIDA funded the project consultants. In charge was a team headed by John van Nostrand from Canada. The project started around 1977/78...
13 March 2013
Our heritage
The idea does seem to replicate so many other initiatives that have popped up in recent years - which appear to represent a need for this very new country to catch up or even match those which are so much older. The idea is, of course, a touch...
Sandy Grant 13 March 2013
The settlement history of Bukalanga: Past and present (Part 1)
Since December 2012, a number of disingenuous newspaper articles have been published on these two related topics. Misleading information covered in these issues has compelled me to offer some direction on the settlement history of Bukalanga. Among...
*ABEL A. MABUSE 13 March 2013
Zimbabwe: Election nears, Zimbabwe's pro-Democracy parties hibernate
The peace-loving people of Zimbabwe accepted the global political agreement - a creation of the nation's top three parties - with the hopes of smooth sailing into a new democratic dispensation. But the government of national unity has failed to...
13 March 2013
Of beef wars and the ordinary farmer
Capitalism is a system of organising the economy that has many merits. At the apex of its successes and achievements is the element of greed. The conundrum here is that it is greed that fuels capitalism. Without greed, it would not be such a...
13 March 2013
Should we sell off BPC and WUC?
The evidence available from around the world suggests that the liberalisation and privatisation of telecommunication and air travel have led to huge and often unexpected benefits for consumers. The elimination of state monopolies on...
13 March 2013
A necessary facade: The noble and independent Judiciary
The notion of an honourable, noble and independent judiciary is a faade. But it is a necessary faade. For it is grounded in the idea of the rule of law. Lawyers and political scientists are guilty of presenting the rule of law as some sort of a...
13 March 2013
How Chinese traders displace local entrepreneurs
MAHALAPYE: It is now something akin to a norm that Chinese traders are a force to reckon with in the world of business who always keep governments on edge every time they invade their host country. The modus operandi of Chinese traders seems to be...
DIRANG LEKUNTWANE
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Icons of Botswana
Lieutenant General Tebogo Carter Masire is famously known for his prodigious impact on the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) from its establishment in 1977. He was born on July 21, 1955 in Kanye. He went to Segale Primary School in Mochudi from 1961-1967...
Snowy Tonoko
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Govt raises P879m from capital market
The government's agent in the capital markets, Bank of Botswana floated three and six month Treasury Bills valued at P680 million and a 15-year bond valued at P200 million with an eight percent coupon. According to auction results published...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Forced to make way for game
BOKSPITS: Many people might not be aware of it, but for many years, a cloud of uneasiness has hovered over the community of Bokspits over an unfulfilled promise of compensation by both former British colonisers and apartheid rulers of South...
13 March 2013
As i see it
Delivering the keynote speech, Vice President PH Kedikilwe waxed lyrical: "The launch signals yet another landmark achievement within Botswana's growing yet vibrant good governance and track record. It also broadens opportunities to attract quality...
Michael Dingake 13 March 2013
High flying Gunners meet Fighters
Gunners have been on a good run since the beginning of the year winning all their three league matches with the latest being a 2-1 win over Motlakase Power Dynamos on Saturday in a match that was abandoned two weeks back. The Lobatse side are...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Botswana to host Division 7 cricket qualifiers
The six countries will be eyeing the top two spots in this format in a bid to get promoted to the ICC World Cricket League Division 6, which is to be held in Jersey in July this year.In addition, Botswana's umpiring elite has been called upon to be...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Flamboyant TP Mazembe jet in today
However, their biggest test, TP Mazembe, arrive this afternoon loaded with the continent's top talent as the two sides prepare for a David versus Goliath encounter at the UB Stadium on Saturday.Chiefs is teeming with talent and is largely considered...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Meet young and aspiring club DJ Bkm
The 23-year-old Information Technology student at Botho College (formerly known as NIIT) said that he fell in love with music especially R&B while still young and that is perhaps what influenced his decision to become a DJ. "I started loving...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Big Brother auditions on at President hotel
It is expected that 14 African countries, including Botswana, will take part in this year's eighth season of the competition.In an interview with Showbiz, MultiChoice Public Relations Executive, Tshepo Maphanyane said that they are faced with a...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
It's home sweet home for travel weary Ratshega
He said after his short stay in Mzansi he has taken a decision to come home though he may want to return to the neighbouring country after some time. Ratshega was speaking after mesmerising traditional music lovers who thronged the Fresh Exclusive...
BONIFACE KEAKABETSE
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Soweto gospel choir comes to Palapye
The South African group will perform alongside St Anthony community choir whose spokesperson, Meshack Baoleki told Showbiz in interview this week that the latter comprises mainly of the youth from the community. He explained that the choir started as...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Malawi busts 'coup plotters'
The group is accused of trying to prevent then Vice-President Joyce Banda from assuming power last year, after the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika. "They are likely to be charged with treason," a senior police officer who did not want to be...
13 March 2013
Researchers move a step closer to HIV cure
"New research has shown how the cancer drug vorinostat is able to 'wake up' the sleeping virus that silently persists in patients on standard HIV treatment, by altering how HIV genes are turned on and off," said Monash University. The university's...
13 March 2013
ICC drops charges against co-accused of Kenyan president
Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said the decision would not affect similar cases against Kenyatta, nor his running mate William Ruto.Presiding Judge Kuniko Ozaki however said the collapse of the prosecution did have implications for the Kenyatta...
13 March 2013
Mali media strike over editor Boukary Daou's arrest
Le Republicain editor Boukary Daou was arrested last Wednesday and has yet to be charged.The soldiers said they lacked equipment and rations - the same complaints made by those behind last year's March coup.Mali's interim government has not commented...
13 March 2013
South Sudan, Sudan pull troops from border
Defence ministers from Juba and Khartoum agreed last Friday on steps to implement the demilitarised zone, which was never put into effect despite commitments by their presidents last September. A regional political expert expressed doubt that the...
13 March 2013
'Tortured to death'
Highlighting the extent of Macia's injuries, in the Benoni Magistrate's Court on Monday, senior prosecutor December Mthimunye labelled the nine policemen accused of killing him "ruthless". The nine are applying for bail in a case that made...
13 March 2013
Levelling the playing field with Competition Authority
As you read this column, a profound event that is likely to shape the economic destiny of this country is billed to take place at the Gaborone International Convention Centre tommorow. Perhaps not in the same spectacular fashion as the men and women...
Gideon Nkala 13 March 2013
Botswana narrows trade deficit with China
China, a fast expanding and export-oriented economy, generally enjoys a trade surplus with many countries, including giants like the United States. Botswana had a trade surplus of P166 million in 2007 but the balance swung in China's favour from 2009...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Job losses loom in KBL-BBL merger
KBL which manufactures clear alcoholic beverages employs 545 workers while the opaque beer brewer, BBL has 425 staff. Due to changes in the business environment, mainly the pressures on sales of alcoholic beverages induced by the alcohol levy, the...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Zuma to transfer Lulu and Oscar to Manchester United
According to newspaper reports Rooney is off to Bayern Munich or any number of other clubs if he isn't staying put and signing a new contract - after missing one game. This got me wondering what would happen if our president, Jacob Zuma, was in the...
MICHAEL TRAPIDO 13 March 2013
Mmualebe
Ba re go dira jalo, motho e ka nna ya re a tsena kwa, a iphitlhela a dule moeng o etetse mang, go se na yo o ka tsayang dkgang nae, yo a mo laleditseng kgotsa yo a tsileng go mo tshedisa a santse a tshwerwe ke ditiro tse dingwe. Ba re mo go ba...
Sebofo Motshwane 13 March 2013
We doff our hats to Venson-Moitoi
The statement follows a decline at all levels of national examinations results - Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE), Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) and Botswana General Certificate of Education. On Friday, the Members of...
13 March 2013
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13 March 2013
BMWU engages ministers over Galane Gold retrenchments
Following the mine management's decision to proceed with retrenchments last week, the miner workers' representative Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) have decided to seek an urgent meeting with the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Our heritage
He also possessed, however, a very impressive underground water tank. The roof had a down-pipe which was crudely but effectively attached to a pvc pipe which led directly into the tank. He said that the tank had been made for him by the...
Sandy Grant 13 March 2013
UK Minister for Africa visits Botswana
This is Simmonds' first visit to the country since his appointment as Minister in 2012. According to the press statement from the British Embassy, the visit will serve to further develop and strengthen the United Kingdom's relationship with Botswana...
13 March 2013
FCC seeks graveyard from NEDC
FCC chairman of the finance committee, Raoboy Mpuang has said that from the current budget, there is no money set aside for graveyards and the only option is to ask NEDC for land. "We have no money that we have set aside, so we are just waiting for a...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Earth Hour pageant to be held on March 16
According to Earth Hour coordinator in Botswana, Flora Mmereki, the event serves three mandates, namely, it is a global sustainability project, it is the largest climate change campaign across the world, and it makes a climate call on everyone to...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Police investigations on stolen vehicles continue
The commander at Selebi-Phikwe Police Station, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi said in an interview that they have managed to recover a BMW and Corolla sedans and they are still following every lead to find an Isuzu bakkie.The BMW was found abandoned...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Shashemooke residents doubt Chinese capability
They say their doubts are based on the fact that the contract has been awarded to a Chinese company, Unik Construction. The construction of the road that links the village and Francistown through Gerald Estate started last month but residents...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 13 March 2013
BDP expels Masalila
"Yes, it is true, when he reported for duty the secretary general showed him the door. We hear that the expulsion emanated from administrative issues," said a source who preferred anonymity, as she was not authorised to speak to the...
STAFF WRITER 13 March 2013
Ex-BDF aircraft to land in Congo-Brazzaville
According to Air International Magazine, the aircraft was spotted undergoing a test flight at Lanseria International Airport in Johannesburg earlier this year. The authoritative aviation publication adds that the aircraft will soon be delivered to...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Questions raised over Airport Junction land
Members of the Reatile parliamentary committee investigating the collapse of Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) and the decline of the cattle industry in the country got more than they bargained for yesterday when they were given shocking information...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Masisi says demarcation exercise ends in June
He said that save for a few modifications intended to fine-tune the procedure to be followed, the demarcation will be carried out as per the delimitation exercise. He said the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has started youth clubs to lure the...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Young thugs on the loose in Selebi-Phikwe
Selebi-Phikwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi told Mmegi yesterday that boys who completed Form Three and Form Five last year have formed gangs that rape, rob and assault people in the town at night. The young thugs move in...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 13 March 2013
Nthomiwa appointed judge - claim
Despite his denying the latest development in the judiciary, according to sources close to the issue Nthomiwa's name has been forwarded to the president for appointment by the Judicial Service Commission and it is only a matter of time before he...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
FCC to keep govt on toes about priority projects - Kgalajwe
Kgalajwe said that they will not give in because these projects are ones that are critical to the well being of residents of this city. Late last year the mayor and his delegation met various ministers to discuss projects that are lagging...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
UB professor calls for inclusive educational approach
Giving the keynote address at the official opening of a five-day workshop on inclusive education yesterday, Professor Tabulawa acknowledged that this would be a challenge to take on. He said the development of culturally-sensitive pedagogies is...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
Essential service judgment today
The Court of Appeal could not deliver the judgment on February 1, 2013 due to the complex nature of the case and voluminous documents filed by both parties. A panel of five judges comprising Court President Ian Kirby and Justices Isaac...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 13 March 2013
What would Biko do?
In Melville, the empty storefronts and forlorn "To Let" signs say more about the state of the economy than the gloomy economic outlook numbers currently in circulation. At the cusp of the changing fortunes of the South African economy, Melville is...
14 March 2013
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