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29 May 2014
Spain: Children 'must do housework' under draft law
The measure, which would be part of a wider child protection law, says that children under the age of 18 have an obligation to participate in all areas of family life. That includes "co-responsibility in caring for the home and performing household...
475,Correspondent,, 29 May 2014
Is Gaborone ready?
The economic spinoffs to SMMEs, the informal and the formal sector are nearly immeasurable. A market of 2,500 consumers and hundreds of support staff descending with fistfuls of allowances and being restricted to spending only within Gaborone. The...
450,Mmegi Editor,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 17:32:19, 29 May 2014
US, terrorist or policeman of the world?
The speech was by Sir Winston Churchill, the British premier then. For some obscure reason, apparently the West had expected the USSR to abandon her socialist philosophy to dance to the tune of the West. How naive! A year earlier the United Nations...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2014
Aw come on! That elephant wants to be friends...only!
29 May 2014
BOFEPUSU endorses UDC
BOFEPUSU secretary for labour, Johnson Moshwarakgole and secretary for education, Samuel Molaodi said the electoral cooperation of the three UDC parties is what Batswana have been crying for over the years. The UDC is comprised of the Botswana...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 29 May 2014
Mmadinare Kgosi to be installed next year
Though the announcement was met with jubilation on Wednesday, the eagerly waiting community members complained that the date was too far and wondered why such a long delay. w“A lot of things are not going well in the village. The date is...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:44:37, 29 May 2014
Bontleng customary court moves into tents
The Urban Customary Court moved from its permanent structures into two tents on April 1 to allow for renovations by the Gaborone City Council. The situation has created chaos as court president, Dikwalo Monametsi has at times been forced to share a...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/22,2013-10-22 14:33:37, 29 May 2014
Twelve strokes for three 'drunk' offences
Kebarileng Motshegwa was given the punishment for harassing and fighting Urban Police Station officers at Kofifi bars in Bontleng. The court heard that the police officers were attending to a call at the bars and when they tried to leave, a drunk...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/22,2013-10-22 14:33:37, 29 May 2014
Rape convict appeals for mercy
Letsweletse Thebe is serving a 12-year sentence for rape. When he appeared before CoA judges, Isaac Lesetedi, Elijah Legwaila and Monametsi Gaongalelwe, Thebe confessed that he had no problem with his sentence, but only wanted the court to be...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 29 May 2014
Botswana China students enhance bilateral cooperation
In a student conference scheduled to take place on May 2 in Xiamen, China, the scholars, who are members of the Botswana Student Association in China (BOSAC), are also expected to elect a new Student Representative Council (SRC). The organiser of...
574,Gothataone Moeng,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 10:54:26, 29 May 2014
Mokalake warns landboard members against corruption
Mokalake said this yesterday the induction of more than 170 new members from seven landboard in the southern part of the country. The minister said landboardmembers should be vigilant as they could be approached by unscrupulous land-seekers....
408,Maranyane Ngwanaamotho,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:54:56, 29 May 2014
BNF is a sinking ship
“I once told MP Kentse Rammidi upon his resignation from the BDP when he joined the BNF that his action was akin to a frog swimming towards a sinking ship,” said the frail-looking Merafhe to thunderous applause from the crowd. Rammidi...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:40:41, 29 May 2014
Outsourced repairs trigger corruption fears
A panellist from BCL mine, security superintendent Noah Makaba said government is likely to experience a serious challenge when it starts servicing vehicles at private garages. He added that some of the problems the mine is experiencing include a...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:44:37, 29 May 2014
UDC leaders on hit list-Mokgware
During the UDC election launch for Gabane/Mankgodi constituency candidates, the coalition parliamentary hopeful Rtd Major General Pius Mokgware revealed that apart from threats on Boko’s life, a Cabinet minister recently confided in him that he...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 29 May 2014
Court dismisses GCC ban on Saleshando adverts
Justice Modiri Letsididi has dismissed with costs an urgent application launched by Gaborone City Council (GCC) to compel the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) to remove what the former termed as ‘illegal’ advertisement....
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:05:38, 29 May 2014
Gaborone Dam to dry up by September
WUC water resource manager, Joel Selemogwe said in Kasane last Friday that the dam is currently 14.7 percent full and they are currently pumping out 54 million litres per day from it. In an address to the Hospitality and Tourism Association of...
408,Maranyane Ngwanaamotho,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:54:56, 29 May 2014
BNF welcomes Moatlhodi in Tonota
First to take to the podium was the BNF’s parliamentary candidate in Tonota South, Bontshetse Maokaneng. The youthful politician set the rally alight when he described the party’s latest catch in the vernacular as “teemane ya rona...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:40:41, 29 May 2014
Franco still going strong
After 14 years of making music, the former soldier shows no sign of slowing down. He continues to release records annually and now the easy-going musician has just dropped his 12th album, Ke Lorile Sengwe. It has been a long journey, which...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 29 May 2014
Bishop to preach internationally
Marumo has secured a five-year contract that will see him sell his music internationally and build his profile as an artist. The EP will be used to market the full album that he will later release with the company. “I am really excited...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 29 May 2014
African Copper turnaround steams ahead
The company, which is listed in both the Botswana Stock Exchange and London’s AIM said its production of saleable copper concentrate increased 4.8 percent to 9.95 billion tonnes for the twelve months ended March 31 from 9.50 billion tonnes the...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 29 May 2014
BPC eyes 100MW solar plant in Jwaneng
A feasibility study carried by the African Development Bank (AFDB) estimates that it would costs P5 billion to set up the 100MW solar power station in Botswana. Addressing delegates at the HATAB conference held in Kasane last week, Dennis Olaotse...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:51:00, 29 May 2014
Mlimani shines for Turnstar
Mlimani paid a dividend of P15.8 million to the holding company, for the year end 31 January 2014. The company stated that Mlimani City Tanzania would be expanded to include additional retail and commercial space including basement parking, additions...
441,Boitshepo Majube,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:29:05, 29 May 2014
Sithole vows to unleash a different Chiefs next season
“I have no reason to be disappointed because our destiny was not in our own hands,” he said after his charges drew 1-1 with ECCO in Francistown to lose the title to Rollers who made sure by beating Miscellaneous. He said Miscellaneous had...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 29 May 2014
Promoted sides survive as Miscellaneous, Santos join TAFIC in First Division
This is the first time that the Serowe based Miscellaneous are relegated since they got promoted in 2010. Miscellaneous spokesperson, Musa Morapedi said that this year they were caught off guard as they are always in a comfort zone. He said by...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:04, 29 May 2014
Makwala sets new record
It was 1-2 finish for Botswana after Pako Seribe trailed Makwala home with a time of 46.17 secs.After setting a new record, Makwala vowed to retain the African title. His first 400m engagement this season was in South Africa at the Sasolburg meet...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 29 May 2014
Clubs reject BRU official as referee
EMG Gunners’ coach, Bucks Keopetswe has said there is need for a neutral person as a referee and not the union’s secretary general. He said Alabu must oversee the operations of the union and not officiate in matches. “The secretary...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 29 May 2014
Stern test for optimistic Butler
Butler started his Zebras career with a routine 3-0 thumping of lowly South Sudan in a friendly but critics were quick to dismiss the win as a fluke. They argued that South Sudan is a poor opposition, which cannot sufficiently gauge Butler’s...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 29 May 2014
Welcome home YALI fellows!
They then travelled to Washington, DC to participate in a three-day Presidential Summit, where they had a “town hall” meeting with President Obama and met with leaders from across the US Government, the private sector, and civil...
29 May 2014
In Friday paper
29 May 2014
Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympic teams return
Nijel Amos was the only shining star in Glasgow when he won a gold in the 800m, outshining Kenyan rival and World record holder, David Rudisha. The 18member team had set a target of seven medals, but it was only Amos who had something to show for...
29 May 2014
Botswana hosts four-nations girls cricket tournament
The competition is taking place at the Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) Oval. It bowls-off at 9:30am with two matches - between Botswana and Mozambique in Oval A and Zimbabwe and Namibia in Oval B. BCA chief executive officer, Girish...
440,Teichler Rankoa,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:28:13, 29 May 2014
Selema will not seek BTTA re-election
Selema took over from Robert Maabong two years ago and promised to serve one term and step down. Yesterday, Selema confirmed he was sticking to his promise, hours before presidential candidates were confirmed. “I had promised that I would do...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 29 May 2014
Money, new talent fail to fire Gunners
Extension Gunners has avid followers from the foot of the Peleng Hills to the sprawling suburb of Monarch in Francistown, hundreds of kilometres away. But the famous crossing guns representing the aspirations of many black and white fans on the...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 29 May 2014
Jwaneng springs into sports life
The Zebras held a training camp in the town to prepare for the recent AFCON qualifier against Guinea Bissau. The town is scheduled to host boxing and softball tournaments. The merger of all football clubs in the town to form Jwaneng Galaxy means...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 29 May 2014
Cops hunt down Majombolo
They beat Notwane in the next game and last Saturday, they travelled to Maun to slay debutants, Sankoyo Bush Bucks who had won their first two matches. The performance sent a clear message to other Premier League rivals that Police XI means...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 29 May 2014
Financial woes stop Diphatsa women side
The side has not been performing well in the Mascom Volleyball League after losing last seasons’ outstanding player, Chada Majaha to fellow military team, BVF VI. Diphatsa women showed signs of recovery by things took a turn for the worse when...
444,Shingirai Madondo,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:34:57, 29 May 2014
The Boy who has taken the Premier League by storm
The two giants were locked at 0-0 in the second half and with both under pressure to win, the 22-year-old Boy showed big match temperament to give his side victory. He received the ball way outside the 18-yard area, realised that BDF XI goalkeeper...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 29 May 2014
BAA meets over Montsho
The meeting came in the wake of a directive from the International Athletics Association Federation (IAAF) to BAA to determine Montsho’s fate. BAA spokesperson, Ipolokeng Ramatshaba said early yesterday that officials are expected to meet...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 29 May 2014
Guardians hits the spot
A recap for the non-comics, Marvel Comics is the publishing house of superhero characters such as Thor, Avengers, X-Men, Captain America, Superman, Batman, Spiderman and the Hulk amongst others. Guardians Of The Galaxy is also part of their...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 29 May 2014
Kgafela: From the horses mouth
The king writes about his birth, enthronement, his horses, his initiation schools and most importantly the famous leopard hunt, which included his brothers, Bakgatle and Mmusi. There is businessman Isaac Davids, bluntly called Fokkon Bastard in...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 29 May 2014
The charisma in Sereetsis voice
But once he opens his vocal cords, an astounding level of charisma and artistry erupts. Those close to him have raved about his guitar playing, but only a few would say the same of the man’s vocals skills. Perhaps, they were not aware...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 29 May 2014
Benson Phuthego An epitome of resilience
His is the face of a man who has overcome many challenges. He has overcome financial problems, which went public and threw him in the gutter. But, Benson is back. Like the phoenix, he has risen from the ashes. Like many other people who have been to...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 10:30:56, 29 May 2014
Kedikilwe urges for competitive agriculture sector
Officially opening the national agricultural show on Wednesday, Kedikilwe said the sector plays a pivotal role in life therefore the sector must be competitive despite the challenges. “Agriculture plays a pivotal role in our livelihoods...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 29 May 2014
BotswanaPost launches money order to Zimbabwe
The service, offered through Universal Post Union (UPU) managed International Financial System (IFS), went live on Wednesday. “The introduction of the cross border transaction will result in BotswanaPost and ZimPost customers being able to...
29 May 2014
Business briefs
Engen profits falls Engen turnover and gross profit decreased by three percent during the first half of 2014. The oil company said in a statement this week that this was mainly due to the marginal decline in sales and the non-adjustment of...
29 May 2014
Thailand firm acquires Gaborone Sun
The global gaming and leisure company, which is looking to reduce its exposure to some African assets, has teamed up with Thailand-listed leisure conglomerate Minor International (MINT) in a R661million (P528 million) deal. The deal allows the South...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:51:00, 29 May 2014
Cadbury closure leaves 134 jobless
Mondelez said it had to focus its resources on larger scale manufacturing facilities where it can generate greater efficiencies to reinvest in growth. In the press statement, the company said the exercise is part of the company’s global...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 29 May 2014
AB targets 6.5 % passenger growth rate
Briefing the media this week, AB general manager, Ben Dahwa said the company has been posting losses for the past years but support from the government will help its turnaround. From 2009 annual passenger growth rate was above five percent but it...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 29 May 2014
BoB keeps hawk-eye on household debts
Statistics show that as at May this year, households owed P23.4 billion to commercial banks, rep- resenting 56.3 percent of the total credit. In a review of the 2014 Monetary Policy Statement released this week, the central bank said the level of...
29 May 2014
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