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Correspondent 06 November 2013
Ring around the sun explained
Also known as a 22 degree halo or a sun halo, the ring is caused by sunlight passing through ice crystals in cirrus clouds within the Earth's atmosphere, the University of Illinois' Weather World Project 2010 explains. (See WW2010's...
Correspondent 06 November 2013
Rollers edge Chiefs in five-goal thriller
A still night had started promisingly for his Chiefs side, but once again folded agonisingly in a 3-2 defeat at the hands of old enemies, Township Rollers. Rollers, who have emerged as Chiefs’ bête noire over the seasons, proved once...
Mqondisi Dube
| 06 November 2013
Debswana sponsorship launch postponed - again
First Division South League chairperson Samuel Keitireng told Mmegi Sport that the delays were caused by the procurement of branded kits and banners. He said he had been aware that the launch would not go ahead as planned because he was part of the...
Mosah Mokganedi 06 November 2013
Musician's unique gospel strategy works wonders
For upcoming South African musician, Slindile Mthiyane, a combination of reggae, Afro-pop and heavy beat gospel is doing the trick. The strategy has worked wonders for the Kwazulu Natal musician in luring hundreds of fans to her shows....
Chippa Legodimo 06 November 2013
Francistown revellers enjoy fun-filled weekend
Almost every hangout in the city had a gig and those with an unquenchable appetite for merrymaking hopped from one joint to the other to sample what was on offer. Being a month-end weekend, there were very many cash-laden revellers. Friday night...
Shingirai Madondo 06 November 2013
Orange launches initiative for local artistes
Already, local entertainers have starred in the five-week Orange 15th Anniversary 555 Monyaka Tour that kicked-off in Francistown over the weekend. Mosarwa Molema, the sponsorship and activation executive at Orange Botswana, said the development...
Shingirai Madondo 06 November 2013
K-Boss launches new album at Botswana Craft
K-Boss broke into the music scene three years ago with his Garas Pampiri. The music drove night clubbers crazy on the dance floor and still continues to ignite excitement. To ensure that his launch on Friday appeals to a wider audience, the rapper...
Chippa Legodimo 06 November 2013
Diamond revenues to rise 17%
In his State of the Nation Address on Monday, President Ian Khama said the diamond market has shown improvement but remains sluggish. “At the end of September 2013, the average diamond price was 3 percent higher than for the same period...
Staff Writer 06 November 2013
Foreign reserves near pre-recession levels
Latest Bank of Botswana (BoB) data indicates that even though foreign reserves softened to P67.3 billion in August, they were still the highest in Pula terms since January 2009. According to the data and assuming a monthly import bill of P5 billion,...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 06 November 2013
Stop demonizing political participation
Although there are mixed reactions to his State of the Nation Address, we have opted to pick two points, which are critical to the future of this country. The two are freedom international rankings and political participation. The...
Staff Writer 06 November 2013
Tsabong DC warns public servants
“Temporary poultry houses are not even availed hence chickens end up damaging neighbours gardens,” he said. Secondly, he said, throwing parties generates a lot of noises in the neighbourhood. “By the receipt of this you are kindly...
Sharon Mathala 06 November 2013
Unmarried officers should not counsel wedded couples - residents
It is their wish that public officers who preside over marriages should also be married as they will be better placed to provide relevant advice and guidance on successful marital solutions. The residents brought this to light when their Member of...
Zolani Kraai 06 November 2013
Teachers to be paid by month end
The Levels of Operation payment was introduced to do away with the disparity of progression and scaling of posts at different levels in the teaching service. Also it was meant to harmonise with the rest of the public sector. The exercise...
Baboki Kayawe 06 November 2013
Ministry launches anti-corruption policy
Maphanyane pointed out that many government employees have been tempted to steal public funds. She said a number of them were arrested and some dismissed from work. “We were fortunate enough to get hold of some whom we subjected to our...
Lawrence Seretse 06 November 2013
Mukokomani slaps SPTC with P1m lawsuit
Mukokomani was removed as the mayor of Selebi-Phikwe in 2011. He immediately engaged the council in a legal battle challenging the procedure used to remove him. The lawsuit comes at a time when SPTC is facing serious financial challenges that has...
Correspondent 06 November 2013
Khama's TS revival met with contempt
In the State of the Nation Address, Khama officially announced the revival of the national service initiative. The President first made mention of the intention at a Kgotla meeting in Kang two weeks ago. On Monday Khama said the voluntary programme,...
Gothataone Moeng 06 November 2013
The teacher who never preached
Because the words ‘teacher’ and ‘preacher’ rhyme in the English language, his parents must have taken some consolation that their only child had not completely defied them in the choice of a career. Besides, teaching is a form...
Edward Mpoloka 06 November 2013
Judgement in mayoral battle reserved for December
Maiketso wants his reinstatement case to be heard out of time because he believes it has high prospects of success. On the other hand, Francistown City Council (FCC) lawyer, Wada Nfila, and Tshepiso Katse, who represents current Mayor James...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 06 November 2013
Khawa chief accused of meddling in BDP politics
Kgosi Piet Manyoro of Khawa has been reported to Kgalagadi District Commissioner by the BDP ward committee after accusations that he was campaigning for some candidates. In a letter dated October 10, 2013 signed by the ward chairperson, Magdeline...
Zolani Kraai 06 November 2013
IEC decision infuriates BDP
“The IEC was never instructed by the court or whoever to refuse the registration of Moswaane’s name on nomination day (November 1st),” said BDP acting executive secretary, Lee Lesetedi yesterday. Lesetedi insisted that the court...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 06 November 2013
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