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Police officers cry foul over allowance

A number of police officers who recently completed an operation in Phakalane say they are victims of discrimination after they were informed that they will not be paid commission for working outside their station. Operation ‘Sting’ was aimed at...

11 January 2013

Protesting farm workers set fire to journalist’s car

The car, which belonged to Independent Newspapers and was being used by Cape Times journalist Xolani Koyana, was destroyed.Koyana said he and an intern reporter had been in the vehicle when protesters surrounded them and told them to move. “I was...

11 January 2013

Two major projects for CDC in 2013

The Central District Council (CDC) will be undertaking two major projects in 2013 due to financial constraints – fewer than they had initially planned.Council chairman, Lesego Raditanka has said the projects include the Bobonong internal roads,...

11 January 2013

Just Law: The Law is a tool

It is important for people to understand the power of the law. It is a tool that can be used to achieve one objective or the other. Reference to the law in this article means the legal law, defined as a body of rules governing human conduct and...

11 January 2013

Big boys’ luxury toys!

Government continues to splash a lot of money on thirsty luxury vehicles when there are far cheaper models in the market. It seems government departments are holding their breath for the latest luxury SUV, double cab luxury sedans once they arrive at...

11 January 2013

Now the Lion sleeps

Rampholo had a measured gait. His tone was commanding, as it was captivating. He had an air of grace about him. Never mind the ever-present can of Lion lager by his table, as he worked day in and night out. He was a sucker for perfection. He detested...

11 January 2013

Inflation to converge within range in H2

The central bank has revealed that inflation is expected to converge within range in the second half of this year, provided there is no unanticipated large increase in administered prices. The revelation was made in a statement that announced Bank of...

11 January 2013

Botswana to send Interns to Africa

Botswana has not only offered Liberia 25 scholarships amounting to P3m per annum, but she will also start to export locals who have just completed their tertiary education for internship in that country and two other sister countries in the...

11 January 2013

Army worm outbreak confirmed

Farmers face a bleak future as the Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the outbreak of an African Army Worm that destroys both crops and range grasses.Pharoah Mosupi, Director of Crop Production said in an interview on Wednesday that this is a...

11 January 2013

We need visionary leadership

Leading sports in Botswana is very challenging. One has to handle competing interests with each fighting for prominence. It is the knack of management brilliance to bring a balance to these interests and provide inspirational leadership. This is what...

11 January 2013

Special Projects for 2013

The future is what you determine it to be. If you do nothing, then you are bound to go with the flow. I have always had trouble with going with the flow, especially that I don’t know where it is flowing. For people who like to take charge of their...

11 January 2013

Commission makes major decision on mergers

Competition Commission, at its inaugural meeting today (Friday) said it has powers to hear appeals from Competition Authority. The historic and landmark decision comes after lawyers acting for BOMAID, the largest medical aid scheme approached the...

11 January 2013

Botswana SACU share plummets

Botswana’s share from the SACU revenue pool is feared to plummet further when the five-member regional bloc review its revenue sharing formula, the tax collector has said.The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) receipts for the 2010/11 financial...

11 January 2013

BSE revert to snail mail

Botswana Stock Exchange has resorted to the use of snail mail to send both the December 2012 and January 2013 e- statements to its customers instead of the much-fancied electronic system they recently embarked on.The statements the BSE sent via post...

11 January 2013

BMD is history- Motlhale

South East South Member of Parliament, Odirile Motlhale will not be drawn into discussing his brief stint at Botswana Movement for Democracy.The youthful legislator was part of the Young Turks that left Botswana Democratic Party reeling in shock when...

11 January 2013

Who is fooling who?

Controversy surrounds a multimillion Pula deal between Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) and a Zimbabwean meat processing company over the sale of live cattle to Zimbabwe. BMC has denied media reports in Zimbabwe that it has clinched a fresh cattle...

11 January 2013

Golden moments with Charles Man!

Malefo Mokha aka Stampore’s departure from this world has left a void in the lives of those who worked closely with him. Known by the nickname Charles Man by those who closely worked with him, he penned hits such as Ha modimo o ka nthusa, Ba...

11 January 2013

Exciting year ahead for the arts and culture

The beginning of another year always gives people the chance to rectify and make new plans. While the public is busy redefining resolutions some of which never saw the light of day in the previous year, various organisations and sectors across the...

11 January 2013

Under Namibian skies

Waterberg Plateau Park is where I unfolded my roof tent to interact with the open skies of Namibia in a natural fortress for conservation. This is the best way to enjoy the wilderness. The park was initially proposed to protect Africa’s largest...

11 January 2013

Millions required for African Youth Games

ALLSPORTSThe Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) is expected to announce whether Botswana would host the African Youth Championships later this month. The ANOCA executive board is expected to deliberate on this issue during a...

11 January 2013

Moloi, Mongala missing in action

FOOTBALLMochudi Center Chiefs playmaker Dirang Moloi has failed to honour a national team call-up once again. This comes after he was included in the 25-man squad called to report for camp on Monday. Senior national team men’s coach Stan Tshosane...

11 January 2013

Festive tourneys grow

FOOTBALLThe festive season in various villages around Botswana means breaking the monotony of top-flight football and enjoying the raw simplicity of Christmas day football tournaments. During the festive season different regions of the country always...

11 January 2013

Inside Kgafela’s lavish palace

A  Few months before falling out with members of the royal family in Moruleng South Africa, plans were at an advanced stage in Mochudi to construct a lavish ‘never seen before’ royal palace for Bakgatla leader Kgosi Kgolo Kgafela II and his...

11 January 2013