Can Khama still fly govt planes?

24 September, 2009 in Botswana

source: Mmegi PATRICIA MAGANU FRANCISTOWN: The question whether President Ian Khama can fly government aircraft since he is now the state President could not get a straight answer at an Ombudsman breakfast seminar yesterday. One of the participants and chairman for Light and Courage, Themba Mguni, raised the issue during the question and answer session. [...]

Money laundering

24 September, 2009 in Botswana

source: BOPA 24 September, 2009 GABORONE – There are fears that some churches in Botswana may fall prey to international crime syndicates who launder money under the guise of donations and sponsorship. Consequently, the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) has warned some church leaders to wise up to such schemes. Welcoming religious leaders [...]

Ombudsman office critical to good governance

24 September, 2009 in Botswana

source: Mmegi KOPANO OLESITSE Correspondent FRANCISTOWN: The Regional Head of the Ombudsman Northeast region, Edwin Batsalelwang says his office is one of the national institutions that contribute to good governance. “The vision of this office is to promote good governance and respect for human rights in the public sector,” he said. Batsalelwang was speaking during [...]

Zambia: Get Land Back Home, Banda Advises Citizens in U.S.

24 September, 2009 in Zimbabwe

source: allAfrica The Times of Zambia (Ndola) Kaluwe Hanzuki 23 September 2009 PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said land management and the distribution of land to Zambians living in diaspora is one of the biggest challenges the Government is currently facing. Addressing Zambians living in New York last evening, Mr Banda said Zambian citizens should acquire [...]

PEEPA boss waves goodbye?

24 September, 2009 in Botswana, Business

source: Mmegi STAFF WRITER Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatization Agency (PEEPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joshua Galeforolwe is set to lose his position in about four months after the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning declined to renew his contract. Galeforolwe’s term is due to end next month. However last week the permanent secretary in [...]

South Africa: US Embassy to reopen

24 September, 2009 in South Africa

source: News24 2009-09-23 22:05 Johannesburg – The US Embassy and other American offices in South Africa are expected to reopen on Friday after being closed for two days because of unspecified security concerns. Spokesperson Sharon Hudson-Dean said on Wednesday that all US government facilities in South Africa plan to resume normal operations. The facilities were [...]

Study reveals Botswana`s `misplaced loyalty` to De Beers

24 September, 2009 in Botswana, Business, Mining

source: Mmegi STAFF WRITER Botswana has a ‘misplaced loyalty’ to De Beers based on the fallacy that it owes her status and development to the diamond mining company, says a South African NGO. Bench Marks Foundation, says in a report to be released in Johannesburg today that there is a level of paranoia in Botswana [...]

Cultural tourism important sector

24 September, 2009 in Botswana, Tourism

source: BOPA 24 September, 2009 TSABONG – Communities in Kgalagadi have been implored to reflect on culture and determine areas of focus which could yield high economic benefits. Speaking at the Kgalagadi Cultural Festival in Tsabong at the weekend, Director of Arts and Culture Mr Batshani Tjiyapo indicated that such a move was important as [...]

South Africa: Zuma makes first speech to UN

24 September, 2009 in South Africa

source: News24 2009-09-24 07:17 New York – South African President Jacob Zuma said on Wednesday that the end of apartheid should serve as an example of the ability for cooperation on the global stage. In his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Zuma said similar resolve should be shown to [...]

South Africa: President Zuma`s full speech to the UN

24 September, 2009 in South Africa

source: IOL September 24 2009 at 06:45AM Address by the President of the Republic of South Africa His Excellency Mr Jacob Zuma to the 64th United Nations General Assembly Debate, New York, USA 23 September 2009 Your Excellency, the President of the General Assembly, Your Excellency, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Your Excellencies [...]

LEA boss explains mentorship programme

24 September, 2009 in Botswana, Business

source: Mmegi KOPANO OLESITSE Correspondent FRANCISTOWN: The acting manager for the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) Francistown branch Kabelo Nkwane has said they only ‘divorce’ their clients when they develop into large enterprises capable of sustaining themselves. He told a Ministry of Trade and Industry dialogue workshop with journalists over the weekend that LEA’s mandate is [...]

BTC donates uniform to House of Hope

24 September, 2009 in Botswana

source: BOPA 24 September, 2009 PALPYE – Botswana Telecommunications Cooperation (BTC) office in Palapye has donated over P2 000 worth of school uniform to the House of Hope in Palapye. Speaking during a short presentation ceremony recently, BTC Customer Service Manager for the central region, Mr Obusitse Goepamang said they found it necessary to come [...]

South Africa: Govt Wants to Reduce High Rate of Business Robberies

24 September, 2009 in South Africa

source: allAfrica BuaNews (Tshwane) 22 September 2009 Cape Town — Government says it is working towards consolidating its partnership with business to reverse the high rate of business robberies. “This partnership seeks to jointly improve our efforts through enhanced police and business crime prevention measures and improving alignment between the business sector and government,” Police [...]