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Social media comments 'disturb' Pistorius family
"The disregard that is being shown by some- specifically those commenting via social media- for the profound pain that Reeva's family and friends are going through is very troubling," the family said in a statement. "There is not a moment in the day...
15 April 2013
Sudanese army, rebels report new fighting in South Darfur
Defence Minister, Abdel Raheem Mohammed Hussein said the army was closing in on a rebel-controlled town in South Darfur state. A spokesman for the Sudan Liberation Army faction loyal to veteran fighter Minni Minnawi said rebels killed 100 soldiers...
15 April 2013
Malawi harshly criticises Madonna over 'exaggerated contributions' to country
The pop star denied the accusations. Her spokesman suggested they were prompted by the recent removal of the president's sister as head of Madonna's humanitarian organisation there. The singer has a long history with the country, which she first...
15 April 2013
At least 4,300 Syrians killed in airstrikes: Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch said Syrian fighter jets have deliberately targeted bakeries, breadlines and hospitals in the country's northern region. Parts of northern Syria- especially areas along the border with Turkey - have in the past months fallen under...
15 April 2013
No quarrel about apartheid: Zuma
"Stating that the apartheid legacy and impact still exists and will linger on for a long time does not mean that the president is saying that public servants should use it to excuse laziness and incompetence," spokesman Mac Maharaj said in a...
15 April 2013
Nonproliferation isn't all
The deepening crisis in the Korean Peninsula and the stalled nuclear talks with Iran together are a powerful reminder to the United States that its nonproliferation policies are not working in Asia. If George W. Bush attempted muscular approaches -...
15 April 2013
No, Africans don't remember Margaret Thatcher fondly
Margaret Thatcher died yesterday. Or the day before maybe, I don't know. At any rate, Thatcher died, and now the hagiographers and the demonisers can have their day. All by herself, apparently, Thatcher "reforged Britain", "transfixed the United...
15 April 2013
BDP chairmanship:the race as I see it
When politicians compare themselves and point out the unfitness of their competitors' ideas and their characters it is often construed to be a dirty affair. Imagine having to state the bare truth that so-and-so is not worthy to be a leader because he...
DR M.D. LECHA 15 April 2013
Shashemooke: A village weighed down with wretchedness
Sadness permeates the village like the air that they breathe as stagnation of the village's development is taking its toll on the residents.Lack of developments in this small village of less than 5, 000 people, about 15 kilometres south west of...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Tribal land administration: Some critical lessons (Part 1)
The way in which it is administered is a profound expression of national values" (Republic of Botswana 1983:3). If this statement was followed to the letter, Batswana would be a very happy society. But it is not. So Batswana are a very unhappy...
DR BOGA THURA MANATSHA 15 April 2013
Tribal land administration in Botswana: Some critical lessons - (Part II)
The Tribal Land Act, enacted in 1968, is the most significant land policy that the ruling elite immediately passed whilst new in office. To my judgement, the act reflects the thinking of the bigwigs within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) then...
DR BOGA THURA MANATSHA 15 April 2013
A musical journey
The journey begins when the first line-up of artists is announced, normally a few months before the actual date of the festival. The line-up includes artists from all over the world, some you probably never heard of. That is when you really need...
THALEFANG CHARLES
Staff writer 15 April 2013
Zebras' trio in Nedbank cup semis
Holding midfielder Gabonamong proved his worth to Supersport United with a decisive goal on the stroke of halftime as they recovered from a goal behind to beat Maritzburg United 2-1. Gabonamong was struggling to break into the first team at the...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Police V in winning start in basketball league
On Friday night, they beat UB Relics 63-51 at the University of Botswana (UB) courts and followed it up with two wins over the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) side Splinters at Donga barracks courts in Francistown on Saturday morning. Aginst a...
Shingirai Madondo
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Two Two Five annihilates Fighters
SENETE: Enterprising Lekani Habana was the catalyst that propelled resurgent Two Two Five FC to a masterful performance in their 4-0 triumph over stuttering Kazungula Young Fighters at Senete Grounds over the weekend. On a sunny but blustery...
Shingirai Madondo
Correspondent 15 April 2013
BNSC applauds cricket body
Reikeletseng heaped the cricket body with praises during the closing ceremony of the tournament held at the Gaborone Sun gardens on Saturday evening. He said by successfully hosting the tournament on two consecutive occasions, the BCA was supporting...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Reds rout Rollers
After five goals in the opening 40 minutes, the dwell between giants, Gaborone United (GU) and Township Rollers Mascom Top 8 semi-final first leg clash degenerated into a drab affair in the second half. GU hit defending champions, Rollers 4-1 at the...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
BDF XI increase Chiefs' woes
BDF XI increased the woes of Mochudi Centre Chiefs yesterday via a 4-1 demolition in the first leg of the semifinals of the Mascom Top 8 at the University of Botswana Stadium. After a four match winless streak, all eyes were on Chiefs to see how they...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Botswana under-17 fall to Tunisia
The North African side scored the first goal, literally from kick-off through Arbi who added the second in the fifth minute. Botswana reduced the deficit before half time through Tumisang Orebonye and it looked like they could get back into the...
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Food for the soul
How is 2013 so far? I am sure everyone is finally back from the holidays and the excitement of the New Year - 2013 - has pretty much worn off. But hopefully you are all sticking to your wonderful resolutions which should, in my view, naturally...
Boitshepo Giyose 15 April 2013
Pula! Money matters opens at maitisong
Money Matters stole the hearts of those who were present at Maitisong on Saturday for the official opening of the Maitisong Festival .From the well rehearsed acts ,to the on point lighting and the cast's timeliness on stage the play...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Ballroom dance
The dancers looked smashing in their beautiful dresses more especially ladies in their beautifully designed dresses and high heels. For gentlemen they could never have looked handsome in their suit, as they had put on their dancing shoes to...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Contestants redeem themselves
The 14 remaining contestants came better prepared, stage-wise and vocally as all are fighting for a spot in the Top 10 as the show moves one step closer after four more hopefuls on Friday bid fans and the show farewell. After an emotional battle...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Manenye's trails of the San show charms all
Even though the event was not highly attended, the few who turned up were impressed with 30-year old Manenye's unique designs.He told Showtime that he took five weeks to finish his designs which he made after he got inspiration from his uncle. "I...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Same sex advocacy in theatre
The play which is about 30 minutes long focuses more on dance to communicate a message and portray emotions. It also uses voice overs and as well as classic music in the background to support the choreography. Like the name Keledi depicts and...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Financial wellness
"Mr & Mrs Molefe* receive an email congratulating them for winning a prize from the International Lottery Board in London. They've won the lottery valued at Û11 million (P137 million)! All they need to do to collect it, is cover the costs...
Leche Pitso 15 April 2013
Stanchart bank opens second F/town branch
Giving a keynote address, the Assistant Minister of Trade and Industry, Keletso Rakhudu, praised the bank for the good service it has given its customers over the years.Rakhudu said the bank, in its 116 years of existence, has proved that it is...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Fuel increases dampen g4s profits
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE)-listed group watched operating profits drop 67 percent to P8.5 million in the full year ended December 31, 2012, as a string of fuel price increases eroded the gains made in revenues. Fuel prices rose three times...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Mobile, internet tariffs to be slashed
If implemented, the move would enable the use and easy access of ICT services for government, the private sector and individuals. Minister of Transport and Communication, Nonofo Molefhi, last week said that negotiations are at an advanced stage, but...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Clarification on Khama boreholes
The fact of the matter is that following the 2009 Water Affairs Report, the family of the Founding President, the late Sir Seretse Khama took a decision to verify and register all boreholes and wells belonging to Sir Seretse Khama amidst claims of...
15 April 2013
Gaborone city council's impractical suggestion
I was utterly bewildered by the Gaborone City Councils impractical suggestion of wanting to pass a bye law that stipulates that gatherings of over 50 people will in future require a permit. Failure to comply can attract a fine and or a jail...
15 April 2013
What interest does the immigration/labour have with abcb?
Since I am a qualified Business Consultant and my company is 100% citizen owned, I pay tax, I have an office I pay rent, I pay my employees my question is, what criteria has the department of Immigration used to select ABCB out of ALL other...
15 April 2013
ETCETERA II
We have all heard about it for so long - red tape, an unresponsive bureaucracy, over-regulation, a lack of productivity, and a poor work ethic - together with the assurances that something is being done about it via the National Productivity Centre...
Sandy Grant 15 April 2013
Kingdom-0-Metre
One of my greatest pleasures is belonging to a church that has proclaimed itself a justice church. The United Congregational Church of Southern Africa has over the years made a commitment to work for justice. This is evident in how it carried its...
Dumi Mmualefe 15 April 2013
Issues in education
In a rapidly changing society, as reflected in Botswana's Revised National Policy on Education, which aspires for education to be a tool in bringing about change from being an agrarian-based economy to an industrial one, there is no chance for...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 15 April 2013
The winners code
The adjective valuable is often used to refer to something that is worth a great deal of money or generally a thing of great worth. Although it is commonly used in association with things it has over the years been used to refer to...
George Chingarande 15 April 2013
When do we PI them for ivory smuggling?
A week prior to their deportation, they had appeared before the village chief magistrate Linah Mokibe-Ohile, where they were granted bail. The prosecution did not oppose their bail application owing to the fact that Zhang has lived in Botswana for...
15 April 2013
Selefu 15 April 2013
15 April 2013
Beyond the Zondo waters
I am tempted to differ a little. The purpose of my write up is not so much to defend Zondo, but to say the story focused on the water and not the primary purpose of the visit. Little was drawn on the fact that the service was primarily one for the...
*Phillip Segadika 15 April 2013
Barclays hosts learning expo
The bank had 22 exhibitors from different fields that support learning, all showcasing their products and services in an attempt to increase employees' passion for self-development and national growth. Held at Barclay's headquarters in...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 15 April 2013
'Tec unaware of books crisis at Limkokwing'
TEC Executive Secretary Patrick Molutsi said this during a press briefing at which he was accompanied by Limkokwing University management's Director for Corporate, Industry and Media Relations, Mercy Thebe, at the TEC conference room last week...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Police doubt nationality of imbecile accused
The state alleges that the accused committed the offence when he knew that the complainant was not normal. It emerged last Thursday when the accused appeared in court to get a ruling concerning his bail application that the accused possessed both...
Lebogang Mosikare
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Set up old people's homes, MP urges govt
He requested government to make the facilities accessible for senior citizens who are 70 years old and above.In a motion presented to Parliament last Friday, Mmolotsi said the homes could be used as safe havens for the elderly homeless and the...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Delimitation creates council ward of 11,600 people
The Mogoditshane South Council Ward, previously known as Tsolamosese, with 11,607, people has become a hot potato in the Kweneng South East constituency where tribesmen believe the population is too large for a ward. The threshold for a council ward...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Online radio stations start webcasts- owners
According to one of the owners of the station, Setso Molosi, the radio is 100 percent citizen owned striving to give tourists and cultural enthusiasts around the world tourism updates, news, cultural information and events from Botswana. He said...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Masilo towers over Raletobana
Masilo's vigorous involvement in the Letlhakeng by-election may have already tipped the scales in his favour as he attempts to wrestle the constituency from Raletobana. Masilo has declared he is quitting the public service, where he is the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Khama staggers Zuma
It was a moment of spontaneity as only President Khama seemed to know what he had in mind. He was drawing to the end of his closing remarks, when he paused and out of the blues, told of how he likes singing."I like to sing," but there is...
Kagiso Onkatswitse
Staff writer 15 April 2013
Habitual thief denied bail
When dismissing the appeal by Uyapo Ncube, Makwade said that he would give his reason at the next sitting.Ncube, who is currently serving 10 and three years concurrent sentence for theft, appeared before Makwade on Thursday to argue his appeal. His...
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
Suspected rhino poachers appear in court
From the four, two men are Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) employees: Jacob Thabare (42), who is a driver at WUC and a plumber at the corporation Keorapetse Itheetseng (33). The other accused are Morafe Disalahoo (51), of Nxaraga village, and...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 15 April 2013
Masita sits in global body for anti-money laundering
He represents Africa and will serve for five years in the global body. Masitara says his membership was confirmed on Friday via email.Anti money laundering global task force is a programme for the Global Organisation of Parliamentarians Against...
Staff Writer 15 April 2013
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