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Saturday 28th January 2012

BG NEWS InBriefs: Journal launched 2011: Botswana’s horrible year 45 years down the line 5Ds three years later A dangerous pill is on sale A glance at the presidential candidates AAG Qualifiers: Botswana lose to SA AB, here comes competition! AB’s turn around bears fruit Academic dismisses Umbrella project Adopt neutral policy, BoB urged AFCON trophy arrives in Gabs AFCON underdogs: What underdogs? African Energy lists on BSE African markets: navigating growth currents Afrimond to train diamond dealers After reducing the rent am I still taxable? Airport security screening not up to scratch All Africa Games vs MoESD Amantle, proudly produced by teachers An eye for eye: unions hit back... ANC 1912-2012: Embodiment of liberation ANC assisted BDP with cash and vehicles Are motions of no confidence in aid of democracy? Are you stealing from your future self? Art exhibition comes to an end Art from the heart At last, an admission Athletics elections next week Attributes of a dictator ‘Botswana is an angry nation’ – participants ‘Cry my beloved Libya’ BAA elections attract dirty tactics Bagayi, Mukokomani join BCP Bakgatla now a minority tribe Bakgatla threaten to spill blood Balopi won’t touch Kwelagobe BancABC in premier league talks Bank cheque transactions fall Bank deposits surge Bank Gaborone firmly entrenched Barclays employees to go on strike... Barclays lends Turnstar $33 million Barclays named ‘Best Bank in Botswana’ Barclays, Primetime lead rally Barclays’ new broom Barclays’ retrenchment saga in court Barclays’ senior staffers withdraw case Batswana are excessive consumers Batswapong are not Bangwato BBS board member Makgatlhe quits BBS: Egos clash BBWFF hosts induction course BBWFF targets AAGs, Olympics BCA to be absorbed by BIUST? BCL audit report not ready for public BCL Board hands in audit report BCL ordered to reinstate sacked worker BCP consults on land policy BCP leadership under attack BCP stands by Nyeku BCP targets civic societies BCP youth league rebellion BCP, BNF in open romance BDC Board meets BDC offices raided BDC shortlists three to audit Fengyue BDP 50 years later: the good and bad BDP councillor in fist fight BDP wouldn’t resort to repression Beauty for life Behind KK’s departure Bernanke doesn’t rule out more bond buying BFA bleeds millions of Pula BFA frustrated BFA secretariat goofs on kit launch BG BOARDROOM: Now CEDA targets the small trader BG BUSINESS NEWS InBRIEFS: Mining meet here BG COLUMN: Alternative building development opportunities... BG COLUMN: Duty of a child to support parents BG COLUMN: Village Development Plans destroy rural neighbourhoods BG COMMENT: Competition Authority’s job cut out BG COMMENT: Institute a Commission of Enquiry on BDC BG COMMENT: No one can halt the gallant march of history BG COMMENT: SADC’s relevance questionable BG COMMENT: The public demands credible investigation BG COMPANY NEWS: Mpai appointed BG COMPANY NEWS: 16-12-2011 BG COMPANY NEWS: 27-01-2012 BG COMPANY NEWS: Aviva strikes gold BG COMPANY NEWS: Wild restructuring BG DEBATE: Of Loan Stop Orders & retrenchment BG DEBATE: The awakening of the people BG FEATURE: Bad planning, negligence leads to bridge disaster BG FEATURE: Ngamiland – ‘The Odyssey’ BG FEATURE: Non-Tswana groups face cultural genocide BG FEATURE: UB don slams National Broadcasting Board… insists Board erred in granting RB1 and RB2 licences BG FINANCE NEWS IN BRIEF: NDB disburses BG FINANCIAL NEWS InBriefs: PRR to increase BG HEALTH: Alert issued over soaring temperatures BG HEALTH: Bacon and sausage linked to cancer BG HEALTH: Men too at risk of binge eating BG HEALTH:Cancer causing food BG MOVIE REVIEW: Cutthroat world of the wild BG News InBriefs BG NORTHERN EXTRA BRIEFS BG SPORTS BRIEFS: 16-12-2011 BG SPORTS BRIEFS: 27-01-2012 BG SPORTS IN BRIEF: Bots Chics beat Zimbabwe BG SPORTS IN BRIEF: GABCON SPONSORSHIP LAUNCHED BG SPORTS InBriefs: Boxers in Cameroon BG SPORTS NEWS BRIEFS: Bots boxers lose BG STYLE BRIEFS: Dikgafela wins BG STYLE BRIEFS: BCL Celebrates BG STYLE BRIEFS: Search on BG STYLE BRIEFS: Tapestry underway BG STYLE IN BRIEF: Festival underway BG STYLE NEWS InBriefs: Motswana rep. BG TRAVEL: CHOBE BG TRAVEL: Down town Nairobi BG TRAVEL: Shoshong: Yet another treasure BG TRAVEL: The art of tanning at Dutlwe BG TRAVEL:My visit to US BG TRAVEL:The magic of Cape Town BG WHEELING & DEALING BHC to float securities BIFM sells 21% stake in Aflife Big break for golf beginners Big Brother auditions held BIHL resilient despite Vaka exit BIHL to introduce unit trusts Black Chamber seeks investment opportunities Black market threatens bureau de change BLLAWU shattered by VP’s resignation Blood red trouble Blue rakes P14 m in profit BMC Holdings (UK) face bleak future BMD has changed political landscape BMD in talks with BPP BMD talking in tongues BMD to oust GCC mayor BMD to sponsor Commission of Inquiry on strike BMD youths want autonomy BNF celebrates 45th anniversary BNOC boosts horse-riding BNOC gets tough on doping BNSC explains Kasale’s redeployment BNYC leaders go to court Board at large while BDC is burning BoB consults banks on Basel III BoB fake notes in circulation BoB mum on salary increase BOFEPUSU members arrested... Boitumelo’s enduring love for dance Bokamoso Private Hospital sold BOPEU helps sacked unionists repay their loans Bosele Declaration re-visited Botswana Classic is back Botswana diamond exports up Botswana Diamonds gets exploration licence... Botswana disappoints African body Botswana earmarked for badminton center Botswana enters dark world of secrecy Botswana jets off for Malawi test Botswana Life faces class suits Botswana losing out in diamond sales Botswana Music Fans Union unofficially launched Botswana not involved in ANGOSAT Botswana not ready for 2012 Olympics Botswana Post plans door-to-door mail delivery Botswana remain hopeful despite defeat Botswana/ Zim: friends or foes? Botswana: Mining returns to confidence Botswana’s grim demographic outlook Botswana’s squash export misses home Botswana’s volleyball best calls for change Boxer’s dream turns a nightmare Boxing Championships set for Mahalapye BPC Cooperative Society scandal BPC, Stanbic partner to bring convenience BPOPF re-open tender BPP calls for Matambo’s sacking BPP is committed to Umbrella project BR appoints acting CEO BR staff and managers clash Brazil’s business delegation in Botswana BSE in sluggish trading BTC declares historic dividend to govt. BTC grows into rural areas BTU disowns BOPSSA’ decision BTU races against time to save image Building the community in blindness BURS accuses Fengyue of tax fraud Business borrowing drops over 5% Business Briefs:CEDA dialogues Business Briefs:FNBB AGM coming Business Briefs:Lucara approved Business confidence on an uptrend BUSINESS NEWS BRIEFS:Exports up CA Sales, PSG merger approved Cabinet retains BIUST CAF announces AFCON seeding Campaign to oust BDP intensifies, Can competitors ever share costs? Can I share the rent with my husband for tax purposes? Cash demand outweighs bank deposits Cattle diseases threaten livelihoods CEDA loan book up 108 % Cell-phone operators angered by price reduction Chaos as teachers return to schools Chess body celebrates 30 years Chiefs and Gunners clash Chinese companies not helping in HIV war Chinese riled for “exploiting” workers Chiweshe bursts into tears after sendoff Choppies must sponsor Gunners Choppies set to shake market Choppies’ shares up for grabs Church donates to 12 families CID boss retires Climate change will fuel veldt fires Coke Cup takes centre-stage COMMENT:Bokamoso takeover is welcome, but … COMMENT:Cooperatives and the new market archetypes COMMENT:We need an inclusive Languages Policy Committee starts BDC probe Community radio stations debate is back Competition Authority approves first merger Computers for schools Conquering Kilimanjaro Constitutional showdown:Kgafela asks Khama to step down Consumer banking lifts StanChart profits Controversy rocks netball Corruption rocks UB’s Research Institute Costa is a liar - Attorneys Council disowns residents...No compensation for demolished houses Councillor alleges police cover up Councillors rap ministry Crackdown on vehicle emissions coming Create a just system for army procurement Cry our beloved folk musicians CSO employees left in limbo Danger lurks on road to recovery DCEC director exposes rot at FCC DCI on a historic plunge De Beers to launch Forevermark in SA Death penalty is wrong DEBATE:A special transcript on the BMD and Coalition politics Debswana security officers ‘fed up’ Debswana to maintain target Debswana‘s boost for boxing awards Diamond sales agreement looms Did PHK lie to Parliament? Dikgatlhong Dam on schedule DiKgosi accuse BAMB of favouritism Dikgosi wary of BDP Dipsy ready for Guinea Direct election of the president Disentangling the BDC web Diversification, the bulwark against recession DML secures P1.1bn for Boseto project Domboshaba festival nears, DPSM hikes expatriates’ pay by 35% Drab trading week for banks Dressing for work DTC relocation to Botswana and the built environment DVS acts tough on butchers EATING OUT: BANK RIPPED (off) EATING OUT: Cuke the lot of them EATING OUT: Current Burn EATING OUT: Heart-burns EATING OUT: Hyper market EATING OUT:Dead from a Dodo EATING OUT:Fine words butter no parsnips EATING OUT:Milk sops and mouth ulcers EATING OUT:Not enough bottle EATING OUT:Of mice and mad men EatingOut :MP Sauce! ECCO demotes Malepa Economic growth boost ABC profits Economy to beat 7% growth forecast Economy to grow by 5% Eskom eyes R400bn for upgrade Ex-soldiers threaten to sue BDF... Export market future uncertain Exposed: misleaders F/town taps into cultural tourism False attacks on BMD Favourable exchange rates boosts Chobe FCC completes vendors’ audit FCC delays allocating new plots FIFA investigates match-fixing Financial News InBriefs Financial News InBriefs: Barclays AGM Financial stocks bullish Fired Mookodi ‘too nice’ for soccer Firestone Diamonds strong ahead of sale FMD disaster brings joy in Zimbabwe FNBB’s cellphone banking lists 150 000 users Food price shocks loom Food security boosted in Okavango Basin Forbes retail fund excites market... Forbes targets P3 billion market Foreign reserves at P58 billion Forest policy on the cards FRAFA faces leadership crisis From advertorial wars to booing Fury at early start of First Division North G4S fears low-charging competitors G4S looks into splitting shares Gaddafi loyalists advance to east Garekwe faces axe? GDP reaches P7,2 bn in Q3 Ghana are just another team - Tshosane Give investors land – Gowans Glory to vigilant workers God does not condone homosexuality Gospel Queen and King to sing live in Botswana Government considers exporting interns, Government is sabotaging education Government sidelines Kgafela Governments are uncreative Govt. has no interest in tannery plant Govt. is hypocritical Govt. to assist FMD affected farmers Greed clouds workers’ judgment GU dump ‘pathetic’ Chiseko Guard against Euro crises-BOCCIM GUARDIAN COMMENT: Tourism – the untapped gold mine Guards ‘close’ Mental Hospital demanding pay Guides body threatens to sue Mokaila Gunners sack eight players, sign Moyo Halaal: a divisive market tool... Hand printing gaining popularity Heads to roll at BEDIA Her Excellency Mpho Jouffroy: Botswana’s culinary ambassador to France Here comes lady of style History revisited at world cup semis Honour Onkgopotse Tiro Hope alive for Miss Universe title,... Horticulture council aims to resurrect sector Hospitality is 3rd largest GDP contributor Hostile opposition clubs against BDP...As it launches by- election candidate How Botswana ditched Euro bonds How govt shocked De Beers How Khama fired Ramsden How the Chinese tricked BDC How the police break the law How to defeat Gaddafi Hypocritical church leaders I love you even in your sleep, Bra Z I was not pushed – Ngidi ICT drives economies of scale If you need seed money, think again! In pursuit of world hegemony Industrial strike aftermath Inflation likely to reach 9% Inflation range an incentive for saving Inflation to continue upward trend – analyst Inside Tati: The elephant in the room Inside the fraud, criminality in brigades’ takeover Insurance industry introspects, Intriguing derbies in store, Is mother-tongue teaching a priority? Is the Pope Catholic? Is the Public Service Act patriotic? It’s a do or die encounter JC results: celebrating a lie Job creation key theme of SA budget 2011 Johnny off to Phikwe Judge raps AG over case management system, Jwaneng hosts Zebras’ dinner this weekend Kalafatis’ four judgment day coming Kgafela rallies tribes behind him Kgafela wakes up the ghosts Kgosi Malope follows father’s footsteps Kgotla is more democratic than Parliament Khama attends Commonwealth meet Khama courts Guma Khama does not deserve credit Khama is out of order - councillors Khama must walk the talk Khama shows loyalty to cousin Khama, Masire fall out Khama’s double standards Knives out for BONA leader Kwelagobe counsels BOPEU members Kyoto Protocol is key to mitigating global warming Labour Market Observatory launched Languages Pitso on the cards LCW in retrenchment exercise Letlole makes moderate profit Letshego rides on Moody’s rating Letshego stocks bullish LETTERS: BCP is getting big-headed Lira came and conquered Lira coming to Botswana Local bourse catches cold... Local leaders join ANC centenary celebrations Local players receive sponsorship Locals in ICT sector get raw deal Look out for spoilers Macro-lending regulation coming - NBFIRA Major shake up at Bokamoso Make-or-break for ECCO coach Makgadikgadi wetlands useless for locals – academic Mali’s superstar to shine Botswana Malombo given a warm send-off Malope II’s coronation: A harbinger of prosperity Malope’s enthronement in three weeks, Mamela faces disciplinary action Mamela lashes out at the media Mantle Diamonds to create 150 jobs Manufacturing lifts economy in Q3 2011 Manufacturing up 18.3% Many NDP 10 projects deferred Marathon flop blamed on school calendar Marsh buys Forbes Risk Services company... Masisi gives civil servants ultimatum Matambo, Mohohlo face tough 2012 Mental illness is not madness Merafhe is a disappointment Midwives implored to change attitudes Mining spurs GDP growth in Q2 Minis tuck-shop stirs new hope Minister Siele sued Ministers run for cover Mmamabula Project ‘delayed’ until 2019 MoESD has listened Mogae, the quintessential Republican Mokaila, BOGA differences far from over Molefhi on the warpath against farmers Moreetsi is new BLLAHWU VP Moroka’s hard call Morupule B mulls additional 300MW Morupule transmissions projects on course Moswaane to step down Motorists challenge flagging law MPC fights a losing battle Mpho who? … Balopi! MPs demand salary increase Mswati III must go Muammar Gaddafi: A dictator or a freedom fighter? Mugabe sleeps with one ear open - Khama Music Camp cancelled My hero is no more MyZaka Mascom Money launched NAP yield unattractive-Coronation NBFIRA moves to risk-based supervision NE Briefs:Kgafela visits NE Briefs:Wellness day Netball teams cry foul New addition to GC’s ‘shopping-scape’ New drug has entered the market New Mayor; old problems New tax regime affects income tax New twist in BBS board room war New twist in Big Brother show New Zebras venue upsets council News Briefs:Global Expo coming News Briefs:GPH implements News Briefs:Letshego’s profit 15% News Briefs; Ngamiland water crisis far from over Nine companies to set up at BIH Nkate dumped at last minute No confidence in BFA’s new boss No extra-curricula activities as yet No favours for Malawi - Stan No pay, no work Northern Extra News InBrief: Village chief worried Nthebolan refused with Fengyue records Ntirang saved by the bell Nyeku appeals for calm October reserves up Of RAVOS, ABM and failed govt. takeover OFF MY CHEST: We need to show the carcass Olesitse drops out Oppenheimer all smiles Opposition leaders must put the people first Opposition must walk the talk.. Opposition smells victory in 2014 Orange extends Zebras sponsorship Oteng ‘The Terrible OT” soars Our government is a disgrace Over 100 Batswana doctors in Ireland P200 000 boost for Kutlwano Palapye leads AFCON fund raising charts Palapye’s respected waterhole Pastor Barasa in Botswana under heavy escort Patriotism is no answer Pension fund reports strong growth Pensioners want BPOPF out Phakalane and Tourism.... Phikwe deputy mayor told to behave Phikwe seeks RIPCO’s help Picking the diamond crumbs PLATFORM: A new global diamond hub PLATFORM: Essential workers’ dismissal procedural PLATFORM: Govt is pushing for a closed society PLATFORM: Markets in 2012 PLATFORM: Roles of Shop stewards in the workplace PLATFORM: We need to pull together PLATFORM:Expose the Mswati regime PLATFORM:Opposition parties are duty bound to deliver an Umbrella PLATFORM:Time to start listening PLATFORM:World needs 2nd ‘Green Revolution’ Platforms for Construction Industry engagement Please don’t go Poaching rife in North East Police seize P3m worth of contraband Police stations investigated Policy to protect wizardry coming Positive figures spur investors’ sentiments POT SHOT: Go Zebras go! Pot Shot: Govt. can do better! POT SHOT: Resolve labour disputes amicably Pot Shot: Stealing in charity’s name POT SHOT: Think of the needy POT SHOT: Throwing caution to the wind POT SHOT:Diamond deal shines the way POT SHOT:Good luck candidates POT SHOT:Seretse’s first call Power tarrifs study completed... PPADB in ICT tender rows Premier league blackout continues Productivity key for growth - Mohohlo Prudential fund surpasses growth projections PSP, AG clash over General Counsel post Pula appreciates 0,09% to Euro Pula depreciates 3.0% to Rand Pula finds the going tough... Pula Fund profits soar Pula leverages against trading currencies Pula maintains strength Pula regains ground Pula starts year on mixed trading Pula-Rand stabilises Puma Energy ‘breaks’ new ground Q4 2010 sales tax revenue up Race for DTCB top post hots up Racism in hospitality industry exposed Rand, Pound lose to Pula Re-unite the world Reawakening of a giant Rejected refugees go into hiding Residents of Kgalagadi proud of their languages Restaurants provide theatre, not service Royal retreat Rugby fever hits the world Rugby finally launches RBBH Rugby sets up training centres Rugby team raring to go despite hiccups SA judge praises Botswana kgotla system... SADC pushes for elections in Zim, Madagascar SADC, the wastrel Salary Saleshando hails his F’town charm offensive Salif Keita’s show boring Sasol, Origin Energy join Botswana’s coal rush Satanism,…leaves Letlhakane school counting losses,... Schlemmer: BDP think-tank dies School fires 29 teachers Science & technology to be funded Scrap yard manager convicted of corruption Sculptor who carved himself Sebele wins temporary reprieve Sebetlela disowns spy cameras Sechaba Brewery cheers investors Sechaba pulls off St Louis 24 Securities Bill: Govt lacks sense of urgency Serbian dancers add colour to GC Seretse loses to BG, but… Seretse’s re-appointment disappointing Seretse’s walk to freedom Sex scandal rocks COSAFA games Shell welcomes competitors Showa rejoins BBS SILVER LINE: Acres of diamonds SILVER LINE: Protect your resources SILVER LINE: Success through associations SILVER LINE: The Science and the Art of Money Silver Line: What’s your relationship with debt? SILVERLINE:Cents and sensibility SILVERLINE:Emotional control of your finances SILVERLINE:Financial planning vs budgeting SILVERLINE:Ignorance of financial education is not bliss! SILVERLINE:Make your business work for you SILVERLINE:Not all thieves are stupid SILVERLINE:Rewrite your financial story SILVERLINE:Technology and agricultural businesses SILVERLINE:What do you refuse to do? SILVERLINE:Who owns your assets? Sir Ketumile falls,.. Slap (un) happy Small tour operators at mercy of rich companies So far, so good So, what’s the mystery? Sonti Ndebele back ‘home’ Sowa courts Swedish municipality Spar Netball league not suspended Special fund for CKGR communities Sport Briefs:Boxers descend on Kang Sport Briefs:BRIDGE Sport leaders hit back at Kgathi SPORTRUNWAY:Sport’s toughest job SPORTRUNWAY:Women’s Football Indaba Sports Briefs:BADMINTON SPORTS Briefs:Black Peril signs 14 Sports Briefs:BOPSSA hosts courses Sports InBriefs Sports masters paid for nothing SPORTS RUNAWAY: Football’s darkest hour SPORTS RUNAWAY: The Rebirth of Kenya Football SPORTS RUNAWAY: The rumblings within COSAFA SPORTS RUNWAY: Giants continue to fall ahead of AFCON 2012 SPORTS RUNWAY: The season of huge upsets SPORTSRUNWAY:Merge the First Division League SPORTSRUNWAY:The Japanese fairy tale Stanbic to replace Coke Cup? Standard Bank funds Konkola mine Statistics Botswana board appointed Stocks blow hot and cold in 2011 Storm attacks Phikwe Strikers invade Gaborone Main Mall Striking civil servant appears in court Style Briefs:BDP celebrates STYLE BRIEFS:Mapetla releases Style Briefs:Mapfumo in town Style Briefs:Wellness event planned Suit-ably dressed Suspects remanded in custody Tafa defends Matambo’s innocence Tafic gunning for revenge over GNT Tawana Moremi: Teachers are prone to stress - UB don Teachers must be allowed to declare TEC wants tertiary institutions merged Tenderpreneurs hijack BDP Thank you BOFEPUSU! The Architect: Construction Pitso a complete failure THE ARCHITECT: Govt’s unfair advantage in Botswana’s housing market THE ARCHITECT: The role of politics in the built environment THE ARCHITECT: Time for selling-out our Construction Industry is over The artist who lives his dream The Bed and Breakfast Business The Black Romans of Botswana - final part The BNF: 45 years of struggle The changing face of GC The day I fired a machine gun The early bird that caught the fattest worm The economic outlook is gloomy The good times are back The Harare whistle-stop The magic of colour The majestic trio The making of a national retailer The need for Taxpayer Identification Number The need to differentiate The No. 1 Ladies Opera House is back THE PLATFORM: One day Africa will rise The secret is out, The sham in backyard garden initiative The shining star The winter woes The world of jeans The World Travel and Tourism Council Report on Tourism The Zebras AFCON draw There is hope for the Middle East THIRD EYE: 16°C, not 16% THIRD EYE: Botswana’s Under 20 lost to Zambia’s Over 20 THIRD EYE: Khama and makwerekwere THIRD EYE: More strikes looming THIRD EYE: To spy is human.. THIRD EYE:Arm-twisting as productivity tool THIRD EYE:Govt’s machonisa a good idea THIRD EYE:How to kill a dictator THIRD EYE:Where is the Umbrella? Three shortlisted for BR’s top post Till death do me part Too few Botswana sites among 1001 natural wonders Tourism as Conservation and Development TOURISM DIGEST: Balancing Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Tourism TOURISM DIGEST:End of Year Review on “Tourism Digest” TOURISM DIGEST:Landmarks and tourism TOURISM DIGEST:Rethinking tourism destination attractiveness Tourism trust takes on Mokaila Tourney impresses Mauritian envoy Trading at BSE depressed Trail of the dragon Trouble brewing at Diphatsa Tshosane looks for final 23 Tshosane remains confident Tuli Block Tourism: the sleeping giant Turnstar braces for new acquisition Turnstar eyes Tanzanian mega complex UB Medical School in ICU Undersea cable reduces telecoms costs Unearthing the real ANC Union leaders must apologise to workers Union throws president out of office Unions allege discrimination Unions cautioned against party affiliation Unions drag Govt. to court Unruly students stab teacher Up close with Salif Vaka bolts from BIHL boardroom Valentine @ EBAT VAT treatment of share transactions Vehicle tracking system loses track Volleyball administrators meet Volleyball team prepares for AAG Volleyball to elect new leadership We are disadvantaged - MELS, BPP We are not about to give up – BOPEU We shall sue … • Skelemani dares WikiLeaks, We too could nurture our talent Weak capital markets hinder monetary policy What do I do with WHT on rent? What goes on in the mind of a sniper? What is in an airport name? What is in the diamond deal? What Khama said What made Tawana to quit… What peace? WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE DRAW What’s in the wedding veil? What’s with the garter? Whither Botswana democracy Who is Muammar Gaddafi? Wholesale banking boost Stanchart margins Why De Beers dumped Botswana Wilderness posts modest results Will Khama abuse power? Wine tasting treat Women in media share success stories Women in tough volleyball clashes Wonders of nature Xmas shopping: Wife’s perfect gift Your column is dull and lacks depth YOUR TAX CONSCIENCE : Will casino proceeds be taxed in Botswana? YOUR TAX CONSCIENCE: CG should teach us before introducing SAT YOUR TAX CONSCIENCE: Is my PAYE not adequate? YOUR TAX CONSCIENCE:VAT treatment of share transactions YOUR TAX CONSCIENCE:We hope CG has closed evasion loophole YOUR TAX CONSCIENCE:Why pay tax when buying a house? YOUR TAX CONSCIENCE:Withholding tax on interest for non-residents YOUR TAX:Claiming VAT when not shown on invoice YOUR TAX:Validation of your tax system YOUR TAX:Why is Bota levy charged on gross turnover? Youth expo targets 50 exhibitors Zahara Coming Zebras drop in FIFA rankings Zebras players threaten revolt Zebras stranded in Nigeria Zebras’ luxury bus an embarrassment Zim fugitive appeals extradition order

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BALANCING ACT... Matambo’s numbers have to add up. MORE> MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE? Delays in establishing state owned diamond trading company is said to be costing Botswana dearly. Pictured above is Minister Kedikilwe and De Beers’ chairman, Nicky Oppenheimer, during the historic sales agreement signing ceremo MORE> UNITY IN PURPOSE… The Zebras stood in solidarity as they looked to muscle their way past the tournament’s favourites Ghana on Tuesday. They play Guinea this Saturday. MORE> EXPRESSIVE AND EXQUISITE...Corporate wear reflects a bit of personality and sense of style. MORE> Mamela’s big mouth lands him in trouble. MORE>

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