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Game could be over for Botswana's Oneal
The show kicked off with 28 housemates from 14 countries who have now been reduced to nine who are still in the running for the money. On Sunday it could be game over for the remaining Botswana contender Oneal; the other contender Motamma got...
31 July 2013
Ghana police find three children locked in house for years
Police broke into the four-bedroom house in the Madina neighbourhood in Ghana's capital Accra, after a tipoff and rescued the children, aged eight, six and two, who had been living in the house with their parents, a sheep, a goat and dogs.Police...
31 July 2013
Pretoria woman pleads guilty to bestiality, child pornography
According to Beeld, Jana Smith, 32, pleaded guilty on Monday to four counts of bestiality and one of trying to use a child to create child pornography.In an explanation of plea, she reportedly claimed she was manipulated and controlled by her former...
31 July 2013
Set Mursi free: SA government
"South Africa joins the call by the international community for the unconditional release of president Mursi and all other political prisoners held in detention since the unconstitutional change of government on July 3," said international relations...
31 July 2013
Zimbabwe vote puts AU, SADC in the dock
When Robert Mugabe's government released the list of roughly 50 countries and groups invited to observe this week's crunch presidential and parliament elections, there were few surprises.It was, in essence, a handpicked list of nations Russia,...
31 July 2013
Vavi dodges one bullet
Vavi, flanked by his wife, Noluthando, could not contain his excitement during an exclusive interview with The Times. As soon as his worried children arrived back from school, he announced to them that he was off the hook. "That woman has just...
31 July 2013
Alexander Forbes to spread wings in Africa
In this financial year the group will also focus on growth opportunities in Zambia and Uganda.Alexander Forbes's annual report for the year ended March 2013 shows the company's presence in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, South...
31 July 2013
Aviva unveils P181m kitty for new acquisitions
Having already disinvested from Kenya last year, the recent Mmamantswe sale leaves Aviva with about six months to identify a suitable business before the Australian Securities Exchange possibly suspends its listing.Yesterday, Aviva directors said the...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 31 July 2013
Tombale certain BMC will bounce back
He made the assertion at the Serowe District Show, which was held last Thursday to Saturday under the theme, Working Towards Improvement and Sustainability of Agricultural and Trade Activities as Tools in Enhancing Poverty Eradication."I wish to...
BOTHO BAPUTAKI
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Selefu 31 July 2013
31 July 2013
Mmualebe
Polelo nngwe ya re, e kile ya re tsatsi lengwe banna bangwe ba batla dikgomo, ba tsena ka lelwapa lengwe kwa Kanye. Ga twe e rile banna ba ba lebile go tsena fa lwapeng leo, ba utlwa lentswe ka kwa teng le botsa gore ba biditswe ke mang le gore...
SEBOFO MOTSHWANE 31 July 2013
God save Zimbabwe
The absence of the voters' roll a day before the polls has the potential to impact negatively on the credibility of the elections and the outcome. All this mess is taking place despite the presence of the chief observer of the African Union (AU),...
31 July 2013
Our heritage
I was always tempted to compare this spectacle with those flowers in the Karoo - a limited seasonal wonder of course but one which has prompted the development of a very significant niche industry. Like any flower, a river flood comes, hangs...
SANDY GRANT 31 July 2013
Orphans to benefit as models donate to charity
The idea is to encourage models to get involved in societal work. Shoppers had to fill up eight trolleys with food items of their choice from their shopping list. Although people were more than willing to give, the organiser of the campaign,...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Basarwa case starts without Bennett
The Basarwa legal representation hung in the balance after the government put Bennett on a list of people who need a visa to enter the country. When the case resumed at the Gaborone High Court, human rights lawyer, Duma Boko came to the rescue of the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 31 July 2013
Duo plead guilty to possessing elephant tusks
After previously denying the charge, unemployed Gosaitse Mathangwane, 29, and Spencer Chikumba, 41, a driver at Tutume Sub-District Council admitted that they were found in unlawful possession of six elephant tusks weighing 68.3kg along Gerald...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Tlhalogang teachers open up to Venson-Moitoi
In a relaxed atmosphere, teachers and support staff at the school situated in Chadibe, had time to open up and express their concerns about the school and their welfare.In May this year, when she walked into Borolong Primary School to find children...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Boundless corruption uncovered at BR
At Botswana Railways, officers can place orders for spare parts and not account for them, rent their spouses' houses for the company at inflated rates, write off company property without input from the board of directors and hire friends at any...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 31 July 2013
Molebatsi in quest for user-friendly school
The programme is part of initiatives to improve grades at the school. Security Systems, a company that has adopted the school, organised a workshop for Molebatsi teachers at Senatla Lodge in Seleka last week.One of the facilitators, Setlhalefi...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Former mayor in court over unlicensed business
FRANCISTOWN: The former Mayor of Francistown Ignatius Moswaane told a magistrate here on Monday that he reads malice in charges instituted by Francistown City Council (FCC) against him.The controversial Monarch South councillor appeared in court to...
LEBOGANG MOSIKARE
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Vendor murdered at mall
His corpse was discovered in the Serowe Main Mall at a market in front of Woolworths by passers-by who alerted the police. The sad news broke and spread like veld fire as the villagers, apparently aghast at the dastardly act, talked about the...
BOTHO BAPUTAKI
Correspondent 31 July 2013
BOBS unsure about Dettol
It is unclear if Dettol Disinfectant Liquid, which has been recalled in South Africa, will also be removed from shelves here because Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) does not regulate the product.The product was recalled from South African shops...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 31 July 2013
Time to adopt advanced farming techniques -Kgosidiile
The Chief Executive Officer of Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVAF), Cross Kgosidiile, said this as he expressed the need for farmers to embrace the introduction of hybrid and crops that are drought resistance.Officiating at the Mmadinare Agricultural...
ONALENNA KELEBEILE
Staff Writer 31 July 2013
Broke BONEPWA+ fails to pay salaries
In a letter dated June 5, 2013, David Ngele, states that it is with regret that BONEPWA+ is unable to pay salaries to its 12 disgruntled employees across the country, "due to funding challenges".He writes that BONEPWA+ has over relied on donors "but...
31 July 2013
Man escapes hangman's noose
Buang Makwati, a traditional healer, was sentenced to death by hanging by Justice Phumaphi earlier this year and the defence moved swiftly to challenge the sentence, which has now been thrown out by the Court of Appeal. The prosecution had led...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 31 July 2013
Requiem for Detroit
At mid-day, I was driving on one of the great avenues that radiates out of the old Beaux Arts fan of streets that emanates from the Grand Circus at the heart of downtown - Woodward or Cass or Gratiot, I forget. It was a six or eight laner, and...
*JAMES HOWARD KUNSTLER 31 July 2013
Archaeologists and modern day witch doctors
If, however, his cattle strayed onto your farm you would be expected to suffer in silence as witch doctors were thought to possess powers, including control of where lighting would strike next. During last week's international conference of...
*PHILLIP SEGADIKA 31 July 2013
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31 July 2013
Monarch, Area S bridge of terror
The Monarch side is immediately dotted with a number of houses and gardens while in Area S sits a complex of bars and shops. Residents say criminals prey on those who patronise bars at night. Monarch Court President Gunny Moses says...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 31 July 2013
Monarch women team up to fight poverty
The women established Nkadzi Maboko Federation (NMF) on May 8, 2011 in response to the rampant poverty and unemployment situation that has bedeviled the township for a long time.Speaking with the society's collector, Kushatha Gungwa, she explained...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 31 July 2013
When Eskom falls off its 'coal cliff', will it fall on Botswana?
The last few months have been unkind to Eskom, the company that, at least until the end of July, remains Botswana's power supplier until the thermal plant at Moropule B gets up to full capacity. First, in March NERSA, the South African Energy...
31 July 2013
Prelude to a feast of senses
The world of liquor, alcohol or any other name you want to fashion for drinks is a fascinating one to no end. It's also one which needs a bit of understanding to be fully enjoyed and appreciated. To be honest, it's a world that most people frown upon...
31 July 2013
Monopoly politikos: An account of a de facto one party state (Part 3)
No opposition party has come close to challenging the BDP dominance, nor have they done so combined. Over the 10 general elections, 1965-2009, the BDP's predominance was steady: 1965 BDP 90 percent, opposition10 percent of parliamentary seats; 1969...
31 July 2013
The BCP from 2009-2014 (Part 2)
As resolved by the 2012 Sefhare conference, we will be discussing the draft manifesto for the 2014 general elections. The key issues that we decided to focus on are the economy, labour, education, health, democracy, and housing and land...
* DUMELANG SALESHANDO 31 July 2013
The winners code
He is a millionaire in his own right. He has mentored entrepreneurs, advised large corporations, and is a board member of many companies and non-profit organisations. With 20 years of experience in the success industry, Hardy works with many top...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 31 July 2013
Should Stan Tshosane Go?
Since the team came back from the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations finals co-hosted by Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, it has not been smooth sailing for the Zebras as they went on to lose over a half dozen games. This led to the team failing to qualify for...
31 July 2013
What sets dazzling jazz songbird Nnunu apart
The album has been receiving massive airplay on local radio stations. Some of the tracks from the popular album include Mampi, Memories, Potang ka koo and Role la tsie.In this album, Nnunu was influenced by her Bamalete culture, which is evident...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Successful Zim polls spell doom for F/town
In 2008, when Zimbabweans went to vote, expectations were high that Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democracy (MDC) would win, given the support, backing and goodwill it got from the international community.The presidential election along with a...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Mugabe likely to win poll, but who will lead Zimbabwe
The presidential, parliamentary, and local elections are expected to return Mugabe as president and the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) as the ruling party. It continues to be regarded as the party that liberated Zimbabwe,...
FIONA BLYTH 31 July 2013
As I see it
Some would call it abundant arrogance for the Secretary General of the ruling BDP to go public that the ruling party is ruling Botswana and it must be left to rule the way it wishes and does. "...they must live with it ........."he tells anybody who...
31 July 2013
Caution needed as football is privatised
Abramovich injected millions of pounds into the club, triggering a transfer frenzy that has redefined Chelsea and revolutionised English football. Inspired by Abramovich, a host of other tycoons bought shares in various premiership sides,...
31 July 2013
Zim needs fair elections and freedom from Mugabe
With voting underway this week, the country is at a crossroads: Will Zimbabwe transition democratically to a socially just and inclusive economy, led by a government committed to the people, or will it continue down a road of despotism and political...
31 July 2013
Open letter to Statistics Botswana
When the transition from Central Statistics Office to Statistics Botswana started, a lot of jobs were advertised internally and externally.However, most of the jobs were never interviewed for as the Statistician General later gave some of her...
31 July 2013
Egypt after Morsi
But Egypt - with its strategic location, stable borders, large population, and ancient history - has been the principal power of the Arab world for centuries, defining the movement of history there like no other. This implies that the overthrow of...
JOSCHKA FISCHER 31 July 2013
AFCON 2013 a financial success
The LOC yesterday delivered the results of the tournament staged in South Africa in January and February this year, labelling it both an organisational and financial success.AFCON 2013 saw record crowd attendances, which played a massive part in the...
31 July 2013
Injured Amos to miss World Championships
The 19-year-old, who clocked a phenomenal 1min 41.73 sec over 800 metres at the London Games, suffered an injury blow during a competition in South Africa in April and has withdrawn from the Moscow meet.Amos has a quadriceps strain described as a...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 31 July 2013
BNSC CEO quits?
Reports were awash yesterday that Raditladi had resigned. Acting BNSC CEO, Thato Kgosimore said Raditladi was on leave, while the former G4S boss could not comment on the matter. Kgosimore said Raditladi would resume work on August 21. However,...
STAFF WRITERS 31 July 2013
Makgatho-Malesu expresses sense of pride in local arts
Speaking with Showbiz, Makgatho-Malesu made these remarks during a visit by members of the diplomatic corp and Members of Parliament (MP) to the National Arts and Crafts Exhibition yesterday.MPs and diplomats were invited to the exhibition to get an...
ZOLANI KRAAI
Correspondent 31 July 2013
'Jam in Christ' to do a live recording Concert
Jam In Christ, also known as JIC, is a gospel music group made up of a 25 member choir backed by a six piece band. The band has a dedicated management team and a group of skilful dancers and artists.Like the name suggests, the members of the group...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 31 July 2013
Slizer returns to stage
Slizer steered clear of the pull to share the stage with Zimbabwe's Alick Macheso in April when he performed in Gaborone due to her pregnancy. Now, her first show after giving birth on June 25 is with the talented guitarist in Harare, Zimbabwe."I'm...
31 July 2013
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