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Pomp And Ceremony in TonotaThe usual pomp and ceremony that accompany Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) rallies visited Tonota North constituency where Finance Minister Baledzi Gaolathe and 10 council candidates were launched last Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Kgabosetso Coach Demands Commitment
Following the loss against Masitaoka last weekend, Kgabosetso Southern Callies coach, Botshelo 'Obsever' Pelokgosi has demanded total commitment from everybody at the club.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
BCP to Run Electoral Workshop for Candidates
Botswana Congress Party (BCP) will run a workshop to prepare its candidates for elections over the weekend, the party has announced.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: It Simply Begins With You
As part of his World AIDS Day message, President Ian Khama warned of the unsustainability of the anti-retroviral (ARV) programme in the long run.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Police Chief Declares War On Criminals
Botswana Police commissioner Thebeyame Tsimako has vowed that no criminal will escape the long arm of the law.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Grand Palm in P24 Million Facelift
The Grand Palm Hotel, Casino and Convention Resort will soon boast a lavish new look after a P24,2m upgrade.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
All Roads Should Lead to Oodi Turn-Off for Rockcember
The past weekend was a busy one with the Summer Festival and the annual Splash Show simultaneously taking place.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
BNF Suspends Kanjabanga
The Botswana National Front (BNF) has announced that it has suspended its former youth wing president and parliamentary aspirant for the Gaborone North constituency, Gabriel Kanjabanga.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Tafic in Financial Crisis
After the 4-0 mauling by BDF XI last weekend, it has now emerged that TAFIC is wallowing in financial crisis that might affect its status in the Premier League.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
DPSM Disinclined to Collective Bargaining - Bopeu
The Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) has accused the government of dragging its feet over the setting up of collective bargaining structures for the public service.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Public Transport Fares Reduced
The Department of Roads Transport and Safety has announced a reduction in public transport passenger fares starting on December 1.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
The Social Aspects of Alcoholism
"Alcoholism is not a purely genetic condition. Both genetic and environmental factors play a role.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Country Denies Closing Zimbabwe Embassy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed reports that Botswana is closing its diplomatic mission in Zimbabwe.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Sechaba Exults Sales Growth But Glum About Future
Brewing giant, Sechaba Brewery Holdings has posted a positive set of interim results for the period ended 30 September 2008, something that will be hard to repeat due to an anticipated slump in sales resulting from the 30-percent alcohol levy.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Bomu Chief Moruakgomo Blasts His Accusers
The newly-elected chairperson of the Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU), Socca Moruakgomo raised eyebrows for using a South African backing band during the Afro Jazz Festival held at the Fairgrounds on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Mophuting Dies in Jwaneng
Former national team player, Terence Mophuting is dead. Mophuting who played for Gaborone United (GU), BDF XI, Extension Gunners, Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Notwane died on Monday afternoon at Jwaneng Hospital following a short illness.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
BNF Feud Shifts to Parliament
The internal feuding in the Botswana National Front (BNF) has shifted to Parliament.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:30
Botswana: Tribute to Ruth Motsete
The Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) joins the nation in mourning the death of civil society and gender activist, Mme Ruth Motsete, who died in Gaborone on November 29 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Dec-2008 22:10
Botswana: President Castigates Big Brother Representative
President Ian Khama has castigated Botswana's representative at the just ended Big Brother Africa III reality show, Tawana Lebani for her insatiable appetite for sex.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 18:06
ARV Patients to Double By 2016
The number of patients on the anti-retroviral therapy is expected to almost double in the next eight years to 220,600 up from 145,000, President Ian Khama has said.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Motsumi Speaks On HIV And Aids
Below is the message from the Minister of Health Lesego Motsumi on the commemoration of World Aids Day yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: Chinese Firm to Build Ambitious Mmamabule Project
The 1 320 Megawatt Mmamabula Energy Project (MEP) is gathering momentum at a time when most mining and energy development projects are folding due to the global financial crisis.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: Be Mobile Transforms Football
Be Mobile cellular phone company, the new sponsors of the Premier League and the Botswana Football Association (BFA) are transforming the competition if what happened at weekend games is anything to go by.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Moatlhodi Promised Hero's Welcome in Tonota
Tonota South Legislator Pono Moatlhodi will next weekend be given a hero's welcome in the Tonota South constituency, campaign manager Bontle Kgokong said on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Hugh Masekela Thrills Revellers Despite the Hiccups
The Saturday jazz festival featuring legendary South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, was a huge disappointment all because of a faulty sound system.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: Naughty Boys Hold BMC
Newly promoted Tlokweng Naughty Boys frustrated BMC in their own backyard and earned a point by forcing a goalless draw at the weekend. Solid defending from Thatayaone Moshebe, Itumeleng Motlhabai and David Mfolo coupled with the alertness and agility of young goalkeeper Basimanebotlhe 'Cheeseboy' Moliwa did the job for Dinoko.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: Defined Not By Chance But By a Hunch
The Stars Must Be Crazy is a reality adventure show that was shot in Botswana, but watched by millions in Hungary and is reported to be receiving high ratings throughout Europe.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
BDP Cracks the Whip Again
After humbling Tonota South MP, Pono Moatlhodi, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has cracked the whip again by suspending its Molepolole South constituency chairman, Kabo Morwaeng for 12 months for making 'unsavoury' comments.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: The Going Gets Tough for Chiefs
With P1 million at stake the, race for the 2008-2009 Premier League title is proving tough for defending champions Mochudi Centre Chiefs.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: BDP And Moatlhodi Are No Heroes
The persecution and reprieve of Tonota South MP, Pono Moatlhodi may seem like an obscure albeit dramatic event. But political observers must be able to read the signs and draw the necessary lessons and conclusions.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Don B, the Creative Genius
He might not be on everyone's lips but Donald Botshelo is such a creative genius, a born entertainer whose blindness has never stood in his way of expressing his God-given talents.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: Team At UN Climate Meet
Botswana has sent eight representatives to the 14th UN Climate Change Conference that started yesterday in Poznan, Poland. The conference ends on December 12.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: Ramotswa Clubs Fight Over 'Muti' Again
Traditionally, encounters between Ramotswa sides, Killer Giants and Letlapeng FC are never without drama. If it is not good football on the pitch, then it is a fight between supporters with players joining in sometimes.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
ARV Programme Unsustainable - Khama
President Ian Khama has expressed concern that the cost of providing anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) may be becoming unsustainable as the number of people on the programme increases.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
A Rejuvenated Moatlhodi Vows to 'Prove His Mettle'
Tonota South legislator Pono Moatlhodi, who may now run to retain the constituency after being pardoned last Friday, has vowed to prove his mettle by winning.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Investors in Selling Mood Ahead of Christmas
The profit taking on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) that had been prevalent on large capitalised counters has spread to small and mid-capitalised counters as investors jostle to take profits ahead of the festive season.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
President Castigates Big Brother Representative
President Ian Khama has castigated Botswana's representative at the just ended Big Brother Africa III reality show, Tawana Lebani for her insatiable appetite for sex.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Botswana: Mogae Addresses Stockholm Aids Conference
Former president Festus Mogae has hailed a Swedish organisation for lending a hand in Africa's fight against HIV/AIDS. Mogae was speaking at the International Council of Swedish Industry and the Swedish Industrial Metalworkers' Union conference.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 23:47
Southern Africa: Harnessing the Zambezi
If the socio-economic development goals of the eight countries that share the Zambezi River basin are to be met, countries along the river should quickly implement plans towards managing water resources in an efficient, effective and sustainable manner.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 20:44
Botswana: Phikwe Hit By MDR TB
Mayor Amogelang Mojuta has expressed concern at the increasing cases of Multi-Drug Resistant TB in Selebi-Phikwe. Already seven cases have been reported in the town and the mayor stated that appropriate action has been taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 13:39
The Multimillion Pula Scam
Skeletons are beginning to tumble out of the mysterious deportation of Zimbabwean pastor, Pastor Edmore Andy Chijena of Christ Embassy Church last August. It is understood that church members lost millions of Pula when they gave away huge sums of money and property such as houses and cars to the church.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 13:39
BNOC Boss Condemn Proliferation of Unions
Botswana National Productivity Centre (BNPC) executive director, Tembo Lebang has expressed concern at the proliferation of workers unions. Speaking at BCL mine retirement and long serving employees' ceremony on Friday he said many unions weaken the labour movement.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 13:39
Mayor's Onslaught Irk Bllawu
Botswana Land Boards and Local Authorities Workers Union (BLLAWU) has termed mayor Honest Buti Billy's tirade against the labour movement as unfortunate and regrettable.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 13:39
Rollers, Gunners Share Spoils
Township Rollers and Extension Gunners played to a 1-1 draw in an exciting be Mobile Premier League encounter at Molepolole Sports Complex on Saturday. The match that marked the launch of be Mobile as the new Premier League sponsors was memorable in many respects.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 13:39
Tati Nickel Mine to Review Operations
The recent fall in global metal prices has forced the world's largest nickel miner, Norilsk Nickel International, to urgently consider an operational review of Tati Nickel Mine operations.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 13:39
Kelosiwang Tops Local Golf
Amateur golfer, Mpho Kelosiwang has catapulted himself to top of the Order of Merit through a consistent performance that saw him clinch the year-ending Phakalane Golf Classic recently.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Dec-2008 13:39