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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 24 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 24 April 2013
Debswana output falls in first quarter
According to a production update from Anglo American, Debswana's diamond production fell to 4.54 million carats, although it still provided the lion's share of De Beers 6.4 million carats recovered in the first three months of 2013. Debswana normally...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
The SACU time bomb
While nearly all policymakers are alive to the dangers of over-exposing the economy to diamond mining, few are aware that another "diamond danger" lies in SACU's contributions to public revenues. For 2012/13, Botswana's share of revenue from...
24 April 2013
Ferguson hails van Persie's 'goal of the century'
Van Persie's second strike, a 13th-minute volley, was hailed by Sir Alex Ferguson as "the goal of the century", with the manager stating the recruit from Arsenal on a £24 million deal last summer has been pivotal to United's triumph. "He's been...
24 April 2013
Blatter's Twitter account hacked
A statement from FIFA confirmed the account had been hacked, saying: "Some FIFA accounts, incl. @SeppBlatter and @fifaworldcup, have been hacked. If in doubt, please verify any info with FIFA office." The bogus messages on Blatter's account included...
24 April 2013
Gayle scores fastest century in cricket history
The West Indian battered the Pune Warriors bowling attack with a century that included seven dot balls, four singles, eight fours and 11 sixes for the home side at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. By the end of his innings he had amassed 17 sixes...
24 April 2013
Makaab wants Tsotso in Europe
Ngele has done extremely well in his maiden season in the Absa Premiership and the former Santos and Township Rollers recently signed with top African football agency, Prosport. The agency is already busy seeking a European move for the 22-year-old...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 24 April 2013
National Stadium to be ready by June 16
Kgathi said he was satisfied with progress after touring the venue yesterday. The tour was meant to give the minister a chance to appreciate the progress of the project and assess if it will meet the June 16 deadline. The pitch's drainage system is...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
Big Nuz billed to entertain Botswana revellers
First it was announced that Uhuru and Black Motion would be performing at the Game City Terrance, and Mafikizola at the Fair Grounds- and now the group that consists of three young men, Big Nuz, are scheduled to do their thing on the same day at the...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 24 April 2013
Real Deal talent search starts in Molepolole
The search is set to cover 15 major centres around Botswana including Kanye, Mochudi, Lobatse, Francistown, Maun and Serowe. The organisers say the aim of the programme is to unearth talent and expose it to the South African market. "The same...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
Mabuthoe, Gabasiane to feature at Harare Festival
In its 14th year running, HIFA is a recognised six-day annual global event that showcases and promotes the arts in all their forms. The event attracts local, regional and international artists to Zimbabwe's capital. This year some of the performing...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
A joke gone horribly wrong
It spreads faster than a veld fire. Folklore musician Sebongile Kgaila has had to convince Batswana, including his own parents that he was never convicted of rape. This followed a declaration by a competitor at a Francistown mall some years...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
Spain holds North African 'al-Qaeda suspects'
An Algerian identified as Nou Mediouni was arrested in Zaragoza, northern Spain,the interior ministry said.The other suspect, a Moroccan named Hassan El Jaaouani, was arrested in Murcia in the south. They have "a similar profile to the two suspects...
24 April 2013
Malema corruption case postponed to June 20
Magistrate Janine Ungerer ruled the matter would resume on June 20, when a High Court date for their trial would be set.Malema is accused of having made nearly R4 million or (P3.5 million) from corrupt activities. He is out on bail of R10,000 and...
24 April 2013
French embassy it by 'car bomb' in Tripoli
The blast completely destroyed the embassy's reception area and parts of neighbouring homes, the BBC's Rana Jaward reports from the scene. One official told Reuters news agency: "We think it was a booby-trapped car." An investigation is under way...
24 April 2013
SANDF 'to plug leaks'
The Times has established that SANDF chief Lieutenant-General Solly Shoke ordered two weeks ago that a team be established to identify soldiers and military officials who have fed information to the media.Journalists who covered the CAR fiasco might...
24 April 2013
Pick n Pay earnings fall in tough trading conditions
A dividend of 84c per share was declared, down 35.8% from previously.The group has adopted a 52-week financial reporting calendar for all future annual financial periods, it said on Tuesday. As a result, the 2013 annual financial period ended on...
24 April 2013
Levelling The Playing Field With Competition Authority
A competitive market environment is characterised by free flow of information involving producers, distributors and consumers of goods and services. Competition policy and its law is concerned about any information exchange that amounts to a...
24 April 2013
Discovery Metals extends stock trade freeze
The extension comes amid a fresh row with top shareholder, Cathay Fortune.Discovery Metals suspended the trading of its shares last Friday on the understanding that this will be lifted yesterday.But the company has now extended the freeze by a...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
Botswana poised to reap from G8 outcomes - envoy
Last Friday, Nick Pyle told Mmegi Business that the United Kingdom, which holds the G8's presidency this year, was focusing on using free trade, tighter tax initiatives and greater transparency to boost sustainable growth and prosperity in the global...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
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24 April 2013
Mmua-lebe
Ke lesaka le le thata, le le agilweng ka botswerere, ka matlhaku a mangana le mahahu.Mo gare ga lone go ditlhare di le pedi, motlopi le mogonono, tse le tsone e leng ditlhare tse dintle thata, tse e kete di ne di betlwa ka diatla.Ditlhare tse...
Sebofo Motshwene 24 April 2013
Are old age homes the solution?
It is easy to welcome this motion and sing the praises of Mmolotsi, who is on the way to building unassailable credentials as a progressive MP. However, on closer examination, we might find that the alacrity and dexterity with which we ululate...
24 April 2013
our heritage
My intention had been to relate her experiences when staying there - an amusing account which I have always enjoyed.The Sunday Standard's cartoon on the Boston Marathon, however, made me reflect that what is amusing to one person is not at all...
sandy grant 24 April 2013
Zezuru chief bemoans cultural erosion
MANDUNYANE: The headman of Maseka Ward, commonly known as Ko-Zezuru in Mmandunyane village, Samuel Mooketsi, has expressed concern that their children are shunning their culture and adopting other lifestyles. The Bazezuru tribe is renowned for their...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 24 April 2013
LAPCAS rolls-out to Mogoditshane
The Sub-Council chairperson, Driver Motlokwa said yesterday that the exercise started this month and the Mogoditshane Sub-Land Board area is treated as the first priority. He was speaking at the second ordinary session of the full Sub-District...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 24 April 2013
Govt to pay aggrieved former employee
Holonga who was employed as an engineering technician sued the government in May 2012 following disgruntlement after he was placed under secondment to the Civil Aviation Authority in April 2009. Last week Holonga appeared in court with his attorney...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
EU inspectors give BMC 'yellow card'
Tombale said the inspectors wanted to know how Botswana beef products reached EU markets at a time when the country had recalled a consignment because of high levels of Salinomycin. "The inspectors did report this to their superiors and we are on a...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
Nurse pleads guilty to stealing ARVs
The state alleges that Themba Elias, 33, between April and June 2011 whilst employed by the Ministry of Health at Sowa Town Clinic stole 22 bottles of Nevarapine, nine boxes of Comvivir, five boxes of Truvada, nine boxes of Atripla, one box of...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 24 April 2013
Botswana fails in core obligations - UB lecturer
University of Botswana (UB) academic, Bonolo Ramadi Dinokopila wrote in the African Law Journal 2013 that when the government terminated the supply of food rations to the people of the CKGR, it violated several provisions of the African Charter. In...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
BIUST relocation extended yet again
Since the science university started operating last year, it has been accommodated at the Oodi College of Applied Arts and Technology campus (OCAAT) with the expectation that it would permanently relocate to Palapye in August, in time for the...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 24 April 2013
Chimidza, Debswana square up in court
"The law and procedures exist to be followed. It is clear that by not submitting his statements of the case, Chimidza breached the law and procedures. The court should uphold its integrity by showing disapproval for those who do not follow rules and...
CHAKALISA DUBE
staff writer 24 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 25 April 2013
The SACU time bomb
While nearly all policymakers are alive to the dangers of over-exposing the economy to diamond mining, few are aware that another "diamond danger" lies in SACU's contributions to public revenues. For 2012/13, Botswana's share of revenue from...
25 April 2013
Mmua-lebe
Ke lesaka le le thata, le le agilweng ka botswerere, ka matlhaku a mangana le mahahu.Mo gare ga lone go ditlhare di le pedi, motlopi le mogonono, tse le tsone e leng ditlhare tse dintle thata, tse e kete di ne di betlwa ka diatla.Ditlhare tse...
Sebofo Motshwene 25 April 2013
Are old age homes the solution?
It is easy to welcome this motion and sing the praises of Mmolotsi, who is on the way to building unassailable credentials as a progressive MP. However, on closer examination, we might find that the alacrity and dexterity with which we ululate...
25 April 2013
Zezuru chief bemoans cultural erosion
MANDUNYANE: The headman of Maseka Ward, commonly known as Ko-Zezuru in Mmandunyane village, Samuel Mooketsi, has expressed concern that their children are shunning their culture and adopting other lifestyles. The Bazezuru tribe is renowned for their...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 25 April 2013
Specialists vow to quit Joburg hospital en masse over pay cuts
Several doctors have told The Times the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg could lose its accreditation as an academic hospital if there are too few specialists left to train registrars. Already, seven specialists have officially resigned...
25 April 2013
Action-starved FC Satmos up in arms
Last weekend saw Satmos dropping points after their draw against Sowa Flamingoes and they now have 31 points while log leaders, Orapa United, have extended their lead to 37 points. Satmos still have a game in hand.They were scheduled to play against...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 25 April 2013
Eagles FC appeal hearing today
The Francistown Regional Football Association (FRAFA) referred the matter to the committee in Gaborone last week. The club had 12 points deducted for failure to pay P2, 000 fine for violence in their two first round matches in Mathangwane against...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 25 April 2013
Surprise ommissions in the awards nominations
Some players, who have done well, have surprisingly been omitted from the shortlists of five coaches, and 12 players. The likes of Nico defender, Richard Legwaila, Gift Moyo as well as ECCO City Greens' Patrick Lenyeletse have failed to make it to...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 25 April 2013
Cracks emerge at BR Highlanders
The club recently added new members to the executive and the new members, according to sources, have failed to gel with colleagues from the First Division contingent. Club chairman El-Cajon Bautlwetse is said to have long stopped attending...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 25 April 2013
Caesar's Motel to lighten up Sefophe with entertainment
Caesar's Motel, an emerging lodging facility and leisure place in Sefophe in the Selebi Phikwe area will bring joy and happiness to the people of the area with its weekend line-up of activities, scheduled for April 27 and 28. The motel has partnered...
25 April 2013
Letlhafula a time of joy and cultural celebration
The annual Letlhafula Cultural Festival, to be held on May 25, is this year marking its 13th year. It came into existence in 2000 when Botswanacraft set up its premises in Block 3, Broadhurst Industrial Site off the Western Bypass. According to the...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 25 April 2013
DT for Bob Marley livication
Chief organiser of the commemoration Ras Jabu (Trevor Hall) has released a list of artists who will grace this year's event. The Botswana artist will share the stage with some of Africa's renowned reggae artists. DT expressed excitement...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 25 April 2013
Vee to release a gospel album
The self-confessed born-again Pentecostal Christian said that as a Christian, his life must reflect his beliefs."I believe in the God of the supernatural thus the working title of my forthcoming album is Supernatural Vol. 1," he said in an...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 25 April 2013
Generations star to set F/town ablaze
The highly anticipated gig will make the house music lovers' favourite, the second South African chanter to descend on the local turf. Just last Saturday another popular South African, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as DJ Black Coffee...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 25 April 2013
ICC war crimes suspect Saleh Jerbo killed in Darfur: lawyers
"The defence of Saleh Mohammed Jerbo Jamus hereby notifies the trial chamber, with great sadness... that Jerbo died in North Darfur, Sudan on the afternoon of April 19, 2013, and was buried the same day," said an ICC document published late on...
25 April 2013
EU to keep Central African Republic aid suspended
The prime minister of the transitional government, Nicolas Tiangaye, was in Brussels to appeal to its biggest donor to keep the funds flowing to the chronically unstable country. But Piebalgs said it needed to prove the credibility of the government...
25 April 2013
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