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The role of trade unions in politics [Part 3]
In the final analysis, the only solution is for revolutionary intellectuals and advanced sections of the working class to form a socialist party to challenge the entire capitalist edifice which is the bedrock of their exploitation and oppression. A...
09 July 2013
Make politics attractive for the sake of the country
In the last few years, we have seen upheavals within the major parties in the country. This has caused many Batswana to develop a negative view of politics and political activism. The reality of our current political despondency is a...
09 July 2013
Europe's shame: Snowden and Morales
Last night, in an astonishing display of fawning obedience to the demands of US leaders, France and Germany first announced that they would not grant asylum to Snowden, despite broad popular support by French and German people for such an offer of...
*DAVE LINDORFF 09 July 2013
Che's 'betrayer' tells his side of the story
Ciro Bustos was 26 and at his in-laws' house for a barbecue one spring Sunday in 1958 when he first heard the voice. It belonged to a fellow Argentinian, a doctor four years his senior who was fighting alongside Fidel Castro in the mountains of...
09 July 2013
Mandela versus Mandela - soap opera morphs into theatre of the absurd
Between the factional battles in the African National Congress and the omnipresent tensions in the Mandela family, there was always a danger that Nelson Mandela's final send-off might become a fiasco. While his status as a former president ensures...
09 July 2013
Democracy is expensive! What is the real cost?
It encompasses social, economic and cultural conditions that enable the free and equal practice of political self-determination. The term originates from the Greek __________ (d_mokrat’a) 'rule of the people', which was coined from _____...
*DR MORGEN CHAWAWA 09 July 2013
The 'curse' of Old Palapye lives on
But Khama, a devoted Christian, did not believe his wife's death was due to some 'ill-spirits' despite his son, Sekgoma and part of morafe labelling the death of the Queen Mother as a sign of ill-omen of this place. He got married again to a...
THALEFANG CHARLES
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
Special Constables Are People Too
He stated that if a special constable gets pregnant, they shall be dismissed from duty! There was an outcry about this crearly discriminative tendency! The BPS finally bowed to pressure and backed on its stance!But it seems the position has...
09 July 2013
Kingdom-O-Metre
Batswana support death penalty. This is the statement that is not so uncommon especially when our political leaders are asked to consider doing away with it. That we are a democratic country may not be completely disputed. Our democracy is measured...
DUMI MMUALEFE 09 July 2013
Issues in Education
One of the problems that came with the innovation was that the morning schools started so early that learners were exposed to several dangers on their way to school and the afternoon schools ended so late that learners were exposed to dangers on...
DORCAS MOLEFE
OWEN PANSIRI
SHELDON WEEKS 09 July 2013
The winners code
In the last issue I unpacked my reflections on the magnificent cathedral at Viuex Lyon in France. I noted among other things that the construction of the Cathedral began in the 12th century, on the ruins of a 6th-century church, and was completed in...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 09 July 2013
Mystar Winners Deserve Protection
Indeed we thank Master Dee the producer for giving our children the opportunity to showcase their talent and earn from it. We also thank Choppies, a local entity for coming on board and sponsoring the winner with P100,000 cash. Other winners, second...
09 July 2013
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09 July 2013
BNSC holds sports administration course
Twenty Botswana Football Association (BFA) administrators attended the course from seven regions in the northern part of the country, according to the Francistown Regional Football Association (FRAFA) chairperson, Jonas Ikgopoleng.The regions are:...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 09 July 2013
Fastest 200m throws Makwala into 'dilemma'
Makwala's 20:21 secs finish on Sunday in Switzerland qualifies him as an A standard runner in the 200m event at the World Championships in Moscow, Russia, next month.The 200m cut off time for A standards is 20,52 for men.Makwala had already qualified...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 09 July 2013
Chambeshi bounces back at Chiefs
Chambeshi led the Kgatleng side to their first ever Premier League title in 2009. His arrival puts to rest speculation over Madinda Ndlovu's stay after the Zimbabwean led the side to back-to-back titles.Mmegi Sport spotted Chambeshi in town on...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
Back Stage
Lisbon Story is a celebration of 100 years of cinema. It also takes pleasure in the City of Lisbon. Lisbon has featured as a character in many films. Eugne Green's The Portuguese Nun (2009) is also a morality tale starring the city of Lisbon, as is...
09 July 2013
BBA-Chase housemates down to 16
The latest to have their dreams shattered on Sunday are Malawi's Fatima, who was facing nomination for possible eviction for the first time; and Zimbabwe's Hakeem, who did not receive even a single vote to stay in the game. Hakeem, however, suffered...
STAFF WRITER 09 July 2013
BOMU award opens doors for DJ Fondo
The former resident disc jockey for Club Ozone and Grand West Night clubs is now getting some recognition after about 14 years in the industry.He has not only reached the finals of the up coming President's Day competitions, in the Best Contemporary...
STAFF WRITER 09 July 2013
Rantao, Ramogotsi shine on Durban beaches
The Botswana artists performed at the internationally acclaimed Durban July's after party titled All White Party that was hosted on the beach on Sunday. Rantao and Ramogotsi demonstrated how versatile they are, as their performance were spontaneous....
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
Pope condemns global indifference to refugees
"We ask forgiveness for the indifference towards so many brothers and sisters," Francis said at a mass near the port on his first trip outside of Rome since his election in March.Speaking within sight of dozens of the abandoned boats used by...
09 July 2013
Seven Cape Town Airport faeces-dumpers denied bail
Magistrate Jannie Kotze ruled that it was not in the interest of justice to release the men because it was likely they would commit a similar offence again.The men are Loyiso Nkohla, Andile Lili, Yanga Njingwana, Ben Dyani, Jaji Diniso, Bongile...
09 July 2013
Cuba's Castro backs asylum offers for Snowden
Venezuela and Bolivia both made asylum offers to Snowden over the weekend, and Nicaragua has said it is also considering his request."We support the sovereign right of .... Venezuela and all states in the region to grant asylum to those persecuted...
09 July 2013
Deadly diarrhoea virus hits Durban
"A preliminary investigation into the cause of the severe diarrhoea that claimed the lives of two children last month has revealed that the rotavirus has spread through the city," health officials said."During the investigation, the team confirmed...
09 July 2013
Xhosa king lays into Zuma again
The meeting on Saturday was called to respond to a letter, dated June 7, from Cooperative and Traditional Affairs Minister Richard Baloyi instructing Dalindyebo to have a meeting before or on next Monday with a "concerned group of the royal...
09 July 2013
Tsvangirai says no chance of fair vote
Tsvangirai, who made a failed attempt to have the July 31 election delayed, said Mugabe's ZANU-PF party was using bureaucratic obstacles and tricks such as keeping dead people on the electoral roll to try to hold onto power.He said that would fail...
09 July 2013
BITC eyes Japanese capital
She said the trip was successful, as they have already identified business areas for the two nations to collaborate.The trip follows an official visit by President Ian Khama to Japan in 2010, where he held bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of...
MPHO MOKWAPE
Correspondent 09 July 2013
TNMC mine life extended to 2016
The mine was initially forecast to close down this year due to low mineral grades coupled with high operational costs.A press release from Norilsk Nickel headquarters in Moscow dated July 2, 2013 states that the world leading producer of nickel and...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
Household bank arrears near P1bn
Bank of Botswana (BoB) figures provided last Friday indicate that defaults among individuals made their closest approach to P1 billion, driven by the growth of fresh arrears as well as the graduation of existing arrears to more severe categories.By...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
As our Constitution lives, so does Mandela
To paraphrase John F Kennedy, "Ask not what Mandela can do for us, but what we can do for Mandela."Our Constitution is his living legacy; human dignity, the achievement of equality, and the advancement of human rights and freedoms. It specifies...
JAY NAIDOO 09 July 2013
As I see it
Can Themba was one of the most talented African writers in the 1950s; he was home with intellectuals, politicians, pastors and 'tsotsis,' with whom he shared his booze, cracked jokes and exchanged banter. Can's pockets always bulged with books...
09 July 2013
Welcome Guma, the stage is set
Among the positions that were contested for was that of the chairmanship between Minister of Education and Skills Development Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi and backbencher Guma Samson Moyo. The latter won the position with a margin of 65 votes.The loser...
09 July 2013
Square Kilometer Array Consortium postponed
The ministry's public relations officer, Malepa Dibonwa, said the minister was to attend the SKA Consortium meeting on July 9-11, but it has been postponed. At the gathering, an update on the development of a proposed gigantic radio telescope that...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 09 July 2013
BOFEPUSU fires broadside at Khama
This was after he accused them of a lack of respect for the rule of law, personal attacks against the Court of Appeal, and accusing the union leadership of enriching itself at the expense of the membership.BOFEPUSU Deputy Secretary General...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 09 July 2013
Death row inmate appeals
Buang Makwati, a traditional healer, was sentenced to death by Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi earlier this year for killing Kediapere Lopang with a steel pipe after administering traditional medicine on her. The defence has since moved to challenge the...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
BDP, ZANU rekindle romance
l MAUN: It's kiss, kiss, kiss, all the way for a blossoming romance between the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Zimbabwean African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF).There have been reciprocal visits between the two parties where exchange...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
FCC riddled by corruption, audit reveals
Councillors expressed their concerns at a special full council meeting that was held last week to discuss the report on the Auditor General on Francistown accounts for the year ending March 31, 2009. Finance Committee chairperson Raoboy Mpuang said...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
Landmark case overARVs in prison looms
Outgoing Botswana Network on Ethics Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) executive director Uyapo Ndadi told the press yesterday that the organisation will institute the case before the end of July, along with two Zimbabweans serving sentences for robbery at...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
Criminalising marital rape is way to go - academic
Obonye Jonas, a senior law lecturer at UB recently wrote an article titled: "Letsholathebe vs The State: towards the abolition of spousal exemption in Botswana?" In 2008 when Kirby was still a High Court Judge he delivered a judgment in which he...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 09 July 2013
Skelemani says Egypt military "indisciplined"
Skelemani told Mmegi that the coup is a setback that will have far-reaching implications for Egyptians, adding that it will set a bad precedent for others to take power through unconstitutional means in future. He said the will of the people should...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 09 July 2013
BONELA, LEGABIBO welcome Obama gay rights call
The BBC recently reported that Obama made the comments in Senegal after meeting Senegalese President Macky Sall on the first leg visit of his African tour.The BBC says homosexual acts are still a crime in 38 African countries where most people hold...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 09 July 2013
The role of trade unions in politics [Part 3]
In the final analysis, the only solution is for revolutionary intellectuals and advanced sections of the working class to form a socialist party to challenge the entire capitalist edifice which is the bedrock of their exploitation and oppression. A...
10 July 2013
Europe's shame: Snowden and Morales
Last night, in an astonishing display of fawning obedience to the demands of US leaders, France and Germany first announced that they would not grant asylum to Snowden, despite broad popular support by French and German people for such an offer of...
*DAVE LINDORFF 10 July 2013
Che's 'betrayer' tells his side of the story
Ciro Bustos was 26 and at his in-laws' house for a barbecue one spring Sunday in 1958 when he first heard the voice. It belonged to a fellow Argentinian, a doctor four years his senior who was fighting alongside Fidel Castro in the mountains of...
10 July 2013
Mandela versus Mandela - soap opera morphs into theatre of the absurd
Between the factional battles in the African National Congress and the omnipresent tensions in the Mandela family, there was always a danger that Nelson Mandela's final send-off might become a fiasco. While his status as a former president ensures...
10 July 2013
Democracy is expensive! What is the real cost?
It encompasses social, economic and cultural conditions that enable the free and equal practice of political self-determination. The term originates from the Greek __________ (d_mokrat’a) 'rule of the people', which was coined from _____...
*DR MORGEN CHAWAWA 10 July 2013
The 'curse' of Old Palapye lives on
But Khama, a devoted Christian, did not believe his wife's death was due to some 'ill-spirits' despite his son, Sekgoma and part of morafe labelling the death of the Queen Mother as a sign of ill-omen of this place. He got married again to a...
THALEFANG CHARLES
Staff Writer 10 July 2013
Kingdom-O-Metre
Batswana support death penalty. This is the statement that is not so uncommon especially when our political leaders are asked to consider doing away with it. That we are a democratic country may not be completely disputed. Our democracy is measured...
DUMI MMUALEFE 10 July 2013
Issues in Education
One of the problems that came with the innovation was that the morning schools started so early that learners were exposed to several dangers on their way to school and the afternoon schools ended so late that learners were exposed to dangers on...
DORCAS MOLEFE
OWEN PANSIRI
SHELDON WEEKS 10 July 2013
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