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] | 2016-08-26T13:10:38 | null | 2016-08-15T10:19:56 | Garboldisham’s chances of winning the Dipple and Conway Norfolk Alliance Premier Division took a big hit as they lost to neighbours Old Buckenham at the weekend. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcricket-round-up-defeat-for-garby-dents-title-hopes-1-7526730.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7526729.1471252750!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET ROUND-UP: Defeat for Garby dents title hopes | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Garboldisham’s chances of winning the Dipple and Conway Norfolk Alliance Premier Division took a big hit as they lost to neighbours Old Buckenham at the weekend.
Visiting Garby went into the clash just 24 points adrift of league leaders Brooke, but they have now been leapfrogged by Saturday’s hosts, who won the contest by a 20-run margin.
In a relatively low-scoring affair, James Deacon top-scored with 76 to help the home team make 189-9 from their 50 overs.
In reply, Garboldisham lost four of their batsmen for ducks as they ultimately fell short.
Elsewhere at the other end of the table, Diss were plunged further into relegation trouble as they lost by 10 wickets to North Runcton.
In the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League, struggling Suffolk rivals Bury and Woolpit played out a draw, while Burwell posted a hefty 400 runs in their win over Swardeston.
However, Ben Reece’s knock of 76 counted for little as Sudbury went down by seven wickets away at Copdock.
Mildenhall continued their march towards the Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division One title with a 91-run triumph over Copford.
Australian batsman Steve Taylor was Mildenhall’s star player as he scored 128 of his side’s 299 runs.
Meanwhile, Worlington returned to winning ways at the expense of Witham, with Halstead also celebrating a victory over Mistley.
Haverhill were unable to follow suit, though, as they lost by 70 runs to Braintree.
RESULTS
EAST ANGLIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Burwell (30) 400-5 declared in 58 overs (J Tetley 183, L Bose 68) beat Swardeston (6) 244 all out in 42.5 overs (J Gatting 66, G Hume 4-31) by 156 runs.
Bury St Edmunds (14) 270-4 in 64 overs (D Cruickshank 136, P Godden 64) beat Woolpit (8) 209-7 in 61 overs (W Parker 83, D Cruickshank 4-40) by 61 runs.
Sudbury (5) 193-9 in 64 overs (B Reece 76) lost to Copdock & Old Ipswichian (25) 196-3 in 43.2 overs by 7 wickets.
TWO COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
*home team
Division One: Hadleigh (9) 267-8, lost to *Braintree (19) 268-9 by 1 wicket.
Halstead (7) 215-8, lost to *Copford (19) 218-5 by 5 wickets.
Mistley (20) 236-4, beat *Haverhill (5) 152 by 84 runs.
*Wivenhoe (6) 236-9, lost to Mildenhall (19) 240-3 by 7 wickets.
*Worlington (6) 165, lost to Frinton II (20) 166-7 by 3 wickets.
Division Two: *Exning (7) 177, lost to Dunmow (20) 178-6 by 4 wickets.
Clacton (20) 199, beat *Lakenheath (8) 153 by 46 runs.
Ipswich (20) 214-7, beat *Long Melford (6) 159 by 55 runs.
*Mildenhall II (20) 308-4, beat Easton (7) 210 by 98 runs.
Division Three: Woolpit II (19) 285-6, beat *Brightlingsea (7) 183-9 by 102 runs.
Kelvedon & Feering (20) 243, lost to *Brockley (7) 141 by 102 runs.
Mistley II (20) 199-8, beat *Halstead II (7) 174 by 25 runs.
*Sudbury II (6) 203-8, lost to Little Bardfield Village (19) 204-2 by 8 wickets.
*Tuddenham (19) 238-6, beat Haverhill II (8) 236-9 by 2 runs.
Division Four: *Bury St Edmunds II (20) 237, beat Needham Market (9) 179 by 58 runs.
Wivenhoe II (20) 192-9, lost to *Hadleigh II (6) 146 by 46 runs.
Yoxford (13) 219-6, tied with *Mildenhall III (13) 219-6.
Walsham le Willows (20) 238-6, beat *Woodbridge & OW (8) 211 by 27 runs.
Division Five: Harwich & D (6) 246-8, lost to *Earl Stonham (19) 247-2 by 8 wickets.
*Maldon II (20) 180-7, beat Worlington II (4) 123 by 57 runs.
Nacton (19) 289-5, beat *Nowton (7) 225-8 by 64 runs.
Division Six: Stowmarket (20) 176-7, beat *West Bergholt (4) 118 by 58 runs.
*West Mersea (20) 251-9, beat Long Melford II (7) 161 by 90 runs.
Division Seven: *East Bergholt II (19) 231-6, beat Mildenhall IV (6) 151-9 by 80 runs.
*Halstead III (1) 118, beat Sudbury III (20) 122-1 by 9 wickets.
*Stowupland (20) 400-2, beat Ipswich III (3) 135 by 265 runs.
Woolpit III (8) 212-6, lost to *Tendring (18) 216-7 by 3 wickets.
Worlingworth (20) beat Brantham (-20) by concession.
Division Eight: *Elveden (3) 101, lost to Frinton III (20) 105-4 by 6 wickets.
Division Nine South: Maldon IV (20) 134, beat *Boxted (7) 129 by 5 runs.
Division Nine West: *Bardwell (17) 245-5, beat Exning II (7) 235-4 by 10 runs.
Eye & District (-10) lost to Lakenheath II (20) by concession.
Bury St Edmunds IV (20) 274-5, beat *Stowmarket II (7) 216 by 58 runs.
Brockley II (19) 210-7, beat *Stradbroke Vikings (7) 178-8 by 32 runs.
Sunday
Ladies Challenge: *Easton (19) 229-2, beat Mildenhall (6) 168-8 by 61 runs.
Thriplow NCI (5) 123-8, lost to *Woolpit (19) 124-2 by 8 wickets.
Ladies T20: Felixstowe (20) beat Battisford (0) by concession.
Frinton (0) lost to Bury St Edmunds (20) by concession.
Mistley v Bury St Edmunds result not received.
DIPPLE & CONWAY NORFOLK ALLIANCE
Premier Division: North Runcton 97-0 beat Diss 93-10.
Old Buckenham 187-9 beat Garboldisham 167-10.
Division One: Thetford Town 227-10 beat Topcroft 177-10.
Division Three: Downham II 229-5 beat Old Buckenham II 196-9.
Mundford 256-3 beat Hardingham 216-8.
Division Four: Garboldisham II 195-9 lost to North Runcton II 198-8.
Division Six: Happisburgh 136-9 lost to Thetford Town A 137-5.
Topcroft II 133-4 beat Dereham II 132-10. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-round-up-defeat-for-garby-dents-title-hopes-1-7526730 | en | 2016-08-15T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/0a37d4c942792473572b668d1397dfc8e6d4d4fafd252e5e3dfe7480815be5ea.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:48 | null | 2016-08-13T08:00:00 | There was a major Aviva Premiership influence at Diss Rugby Club last week as the Leicester Tigers put on a five-day training camp. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Ftigers-put-on-diss-training-camp-1-7522579.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7522577.1470922917!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Tigers put on Diss training camp | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | There was a major Aviva Premiership influence at Diss Rugby Club last week as the Leicester Tigers put on a five-day training camp.
Former Tigers player Steve Glitherow spearheaded the camp as the boys and girls were put through their paces at Mackenders.
“We have had a fantastic experience working with the Diss players,” he said.
“In every age group, both boys and girls, the players have trained together in a fun way, listening intently to our coaching team and playing some outstanding rugby.
“The facilities at Diss, the wonderful grounds and its support staff have been amazing. It’s always a club we look forward to visiting.”
n Diss RFC will be welcoming eight pub rugby teams from across East Anglia to take part in their 15th annual Diss Pub 7’s Festival tomorrow (12pm).
The tournament, which is sponsored by Adnams of Southwold, will include The Cock Inn from Diss and The Oaksmere from Eye. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby/tigers-put-on-diss-training-camp-1-7522579 | en | 2016-08-13T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/bcb734e45962f920636cf919b133f35af34e0d07acbe9b88c2d03d77482052b7.json |
[] | 2016-08-27T20:48:34 | null | 2016-08-27T19:52:25 | There was success for Diss Golf Club’s Hambro and Parks teams in their semi-final matches in these Suffolk Golf Union competitions. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Frough-jottings-with-julian-scopes-semi-final-success-for-our-teams-in-the-hambro-and-parks-events-1-7544645.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544644.1472136789!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Rough Jottings with Julian Scopes: Semi-final success for our teams in the Hambro and Parks events | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | There was success for Diss Golf Club’s Hambro and Parks teams in their semi-final matches in these Suffolk Golf Union competitions.
The Hambro is for the club’s low handicap golfers of any age.
Our team took on a very strong Woodbridge team at the neutral venue of Rushmere.
The Diss team secured a convincing 10-hole victory, and will now take on Bury St Edmunds in the final, to be played at Newton Green this Sunday.
This is the first time that the Diss team has reached the Hambro final since 1982.
The Parks team (pictured), for low handicap seniors, met Ipswich Golf Club at Waldringfield in a much closer match.
Captain Ken Bowman and partner Steve Enever, and the pairing of Dharam Mayar and Dave Boom, both ended their games all square.
Bob Allison and Phil Allen fought to a close loss, ending down by two holes, so the result depended on the final pairing of Steve Biggs and Roger Hinds. Coming down the last hole 2up, Biggs managed to sink a long par putt to win the last hole and therefore win that game 3up, which meant that Diss won the match overall one hole up.
The Parks final will take place at Woodbridge on September 14, against Newton Green or Hintlesham.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the last of the Diss championship events took place this week.
The Senior Championship for men aged 55 or above was held on Monday and Tuesday.
This had been postponed from earlier in the year when the first round had been disrupted by torrential rain.
The championship is decided by two days of medal play, where every shot counts and every hole must be completed.
A scratch champion is the player who took the fewest total number of shots, while the handicap champion is awarded to the player with the fewest net number of shots once the handicap allowance for each player is deducted.
After two days of challenging golf in warm temperatures and battling difficult rough, John Mackrell (six handicap) was the scratch champion.
Mackrell came in with an excellent total over the two rounds of 154, seven shots better than his nearest rival.
The handicap champion is Graham Ramm (23 handicap) who scored a net of 137.
Last Sunday, members played in the annual Bob The Cat competition.
This fun, charity event was named some years ago after a cat known as Bob who used to patrol the clubhouse.
While Bob has passed on, the event continues and this year the members raised £400 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, and this was doubled thanks to the generosity of Barclays Bank, represented by Neil Taylor, who presented the prize to the winning team of Ken and Sandra Bowman, Steve Large and himself! | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/football/rough-jottings-with-julian-scopes-semi-final-success-for-our-teams-in-the-hambro-and-parks-events-1-7544645 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/1dbf824d64fd0f80ea02b2a38ea75426dbd6d8cb38adf771e2b9c2a86d838555.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:00:12 | null | 2016-08-20T06:00:00 | Video game escapism in its purest form. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fwhat-s-on%2Flifestyle-leisure%2Fconsole-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7528918.1471347532!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Console Corner: No Man’s Sky review | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Video game escapism in its purest form.
No Man’s Sky in undeniably a work of art, but have you got time to look around the whole gallery?
No Man’s Sky launched last week after much hype and billed as quite literally the biggest video game ever made.
The self-perpetuating game, which promises to be potentially endless, was four years in the making by a tiny team in game production terms. And you can tell as it will instantly take your breath away.
Make no mistake there has never been anything like this before. As you fly ever deeper into the universe, new planets and solar systems roll silently into view – some will have been seen before, others discovered for the very first time. And you have 18 quintillion of them to choose from...
Each has its own set of flora, fauna and inhabitants. By exploring, players gain information about the planets that they can submit to The Atlas, a universal database that can be shared with other players of the game and for which they are rewarded in currency each time.
Each planet is a work of art you could spend hours studying, analysing and dissecting. These works of art are housed in an endless gallery and for art connoisseurs it will be Manna from heaven.
However, most people’s playing time will be finite.... unless you’re at university and can afford to miss the odd class here and there to squeeze in just one more exploration of a peculiar alien planet.
And that is where one of the game’s key sticking points comes in. As much as No Man’s Sky takes us to Infinity and leaves us wondering what waits beyond, there is also an almost irresistible itch which you can’t scratch because you can never truly “complete” this game in the traditional sense.
But that is very much a personal take on NMS, many people might enjoy jumping on for a couple of hours here and there, discovering lots of different things and logging it to the Atlas, if anything it could be cathartic but many people like a beginning, a middle and an end to their games.
No Mans Sky is undeniably a work of art
The care, thought, time and brilliance that has gone into this utterly original video game is mindblowing and deserves to be experienced by PlayStation gamers.
It is the purest form of video game escapism we have ever seen and should be celebrated as such.
But it will more likely go down as a cult classic than the blockbuster success it’s craft deserves. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/what-s-on/lifestyle-leisure/console-corner-no-man-s-sky-review-1-7528920 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/179e2542010795da4cbf38af63d4c24f4247298a15c46605a67d422f72ba8576.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:40 | null | 2016-08-14T06:00:00 | Social media can increasingly tell potential burglars information that will make their job much easier. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhow-to-avoid-making-yourself-a-crime-target-with-your-social-media-posts-1-7521985.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7521984.1470916239!/image/image.jpg | en | null | How to avoid making yourself a crime target with your social media posts | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Social media can increasingly tell potential burglars information that will make their job much easier.
The culture of posting expensive new purchases, giving out your address and even when you are out of the country and for how long can create an enticing picture for would be burglars. Here are 10 steps you can take to protect yourself and your home during the summer period.
1) Consider taking a vacation from social media while you are on holiday or away for the day. Avoid announcements that you are going to be in another country for the next few weeks and do not check-in on social media at the airport.
2) Share vacation photos after the holiday. The photo could make clear that you are not at home even if you haven’t said where you are.
3) Consider sharing information with friends and not the entire public. At least in the weeks leading to a trip and during it.
4) Do not make details such as address, place of work or previous school public.
5) Put lights on timers during the evenings to give the impression there is someone there. Additionally outside sensors in the garden may deter potential intruders or burglars. In the absence of light, a timer on a TV or Radio could be an effective alternative.
6) Have a relative or a friend collect your mail so there is no build up of evidence to suggest you aren’t home. Don’t leave notes for delivery people suggesting you aren’t in.
7) Consider securing a visible security alarm. When asked burglars suggest the presence of a security system is the biggest deterrent to a potential burglar.
8) Keep any doors or windows, particularly on the ground floor, shut when you are not there. Remember insurance companies will often not pay out if a burglary occurs as a result of an insecure door or window.
9) Don’t forget to secure your garage or shed and if you have any power tools or gardening tools register them for free at http://www.immobilise.com/.
10) If you are going to be away for a period longer than a week it is worth informing the police of the duration of your trip. It may encourage them to actively drive by your home while they are on patrols.
Sources: Hampshire Police and Distinctive Doors | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/how-to-avoid-making-yourself-a-crime-target-with-your-social-media-posts-1-7521985 | en | 2016-08-14T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/91c3b7f8493494c5430fc4f9cf1faf22faead3806af9d912f16a1ba8806f3b04.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:47:53 | null | 2016-08-26T19:42:57 | Diss Cricket Club face a nervy few weeks as they wait to see if they will get a reprieve from relegation, writes Alex Moss. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fdiss-face-a-nervy-wait-to-find-out-if-they-can-avoid-drop-1-7544598.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.5460378.1472136388!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Diss face a nervy wait to find out if they can avoid drop | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Diss Cricket Club face a nervy few weeks as they wait to see if they will get a reprieve from relegation, writes Alex Moss.
An eight-wicket defeat away at Downham Town on Saturday meant that the Rectory Meadow-based outfit will finish in the bottom two of the Dipple and Conway Opticians Norfolk Alliance Premier Division at the end of the season.
However, despite finishing in the relegation zone, Diss could be handed a reprieve from dropping down to Division One next year.
Diss’ fate now rests largely in the hands of newly crowned Premier Division champions Brooke and Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League side Horsford.
The Express understands that if Brooke go into the Premier League play-offs at the end of the season, and are successful in their promotion bid, then Diss will be spared relegation regardless of whether Horsford are relegated or not.
Diss captain James Wilby admitted he was not completely sure on the permutations surrounding his side’s fate at the end of the season, but intends on ending a disappointing campaign on a high in a derby this weekend.
Second place Garboldisham are the visitors to Rectory Meadow on the final day of the season tomorrow (12.30pm).
Newly-promoted Garby themselves will also be hoping for a positive result in their final game in order to secure runners-up spot in the final table. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/diss-face-a-nervy-wait-to-find-out-if-they-can-avoid-drop-1-7544598 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/d60b529181a0886d9358f426f7cbf4916361da0a7276f3c32c7f31a2c1580d2f.json |
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] | 2016-08-30T12:47:42 | null | 2016-08-30T12:18:27 | Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be attending this Sunday’s Burston Strike School Rally, it has been confirmed. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Flabour-leader-jeremy-corbyn-set-to-attend-burston-strike-school-rally-1-7550494.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7550493.1472555887!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn set to attend Burston Strike School Rally | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will be attending this Sunday’s Burston Strike School Rally, it has been confirmed.
Mr Corbyn, MP for Islington North, will replace Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, who was due to appear at the annual event, which commemorates the longest-running strike in history.
Jeremy Corbyn is a lifelong supporter of the Burston Strike School, and his presence at the rally last year gave the attendance a significant boost
A regular in recent years, his increased profile last year while competing to become Labour leader saw the rally’s attendance in 2015 swell to 3,000, and is a late addition to this year’s event.
A spokesperson for the rally said: “The organisers of the Strike School Rally unfortunately have to report that the shadow chancellor John McDonnell MP will no longer be one of the speakers at the event this year.
“John is a hugely popular figure and many people will be greatly disappointed to hear that he will not be in attendance.
“Jeremy Corbyn is a lifelong supporter of the Burston Strike School, and his presence at the rally last year gave the attendance a significant boost.”
The day’s proceedings will kick off 10.45am, with a number of bands, poets, and speakers set to attend.
Musical entertainment on the day will be provided by Steve White and the Protest Family, Red Flags, the NASUWT Brass Band, and the Banner Theatre 1st May Band, while performance poet Attilla the Stockbroker is due to perform, as well as renowned poet, humourist and musician John Hegley.
Suffolk Punches will also lead the march around the ‘candlestick’, which follows the route of the children’s original demonstration.
For more information visit www.burstonstrikeschool.co.uk | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/labour-leader-jeremy-corbyn-set-to-attend-burston-strike-school-rally-1-7550494 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/c6108372e215a9332522b8d4dab94e3b1836b818629ea54482f6347cfed2083d.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:04:15 | null | 2016-08-11T11:51:33 | Security researchers claim to have uncovered a vulnerability in the locking systems of Volkswagen cars that could leave up to 100 million vehicles exposed to break-ins. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fwireless-hack-can-unlock-100m-volkswagens-1-7522023.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7522022.1470913004!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Wireless hack ‘can unlock 100m Volkswagens’ | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Security researchers claim to have uncovered a vulnerability in the locking systems of Volkswagen cars that could leave up to 100 million vehicles exposed to break-ins.
The computer scientists from the University of Birmingham say that a flaw in the German firm’s remote locking systems allows hackers to wirelessly unlock the doors and could affect practically every VW sold since 1995.
According to Wired Flavio Garcia and his team will, along with engineering firm Kasper & Oswald, reveal two vulnerabilities in remote locking systems to the Usenix security conference. They will show how the VW flaw affects up to 100m vehicles and how a second hack could leave millions of cars from other manufacturers, including Ford, Fiat, Nissan and Vauxhall, also open to attack.
The VW flaw stems from an internal encryption which uses a handful of key values across almost all vehicles. Using a cheap radio transmitter/receiver hackers could intercept the unique code sent by the target vehicle when it is locked and, using a computer, combine this with the common code to allow them to clone the car’s remote key fob.
The weakness affects cars from across the VW Group, which includes Skoda, Seat and Audi. And while they won’t reveal their exact methods the scientists have warned that four shared keys cover nearly 100m vehicles, meaning a hacker who managed to root out even one of the codes could leave millions of vehicles vulnerable.
The team previously exposed a weakness that allowed them to bypass the immobiliser feature of millions of vehicles from various manufacturers, including VW, and start them without a key. Combined, the two flaws would leave vehicles not only exposed to break-ins but to being driven away as well. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/wireless-hack-can-unlock-100m-volkswagens-1-7522023 | en | 2016-08-11T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/3eb58d5b8b406c984a5e9fde1192ef606a2024a6dd08f0a5d71050bfd876e6de.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T12:47:40 | null | 2016-08-30T12:23:08 | One of Norfolk and Suffolk’s Assistant Chief Constables has said that she can “no longer make a difference” or “support frontline.” | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fcrime%2Fassistant-chief-constable-says-she-can-no-longer-make-a-difference-to-a-police-force-in-which-my-values-no-longer-fit-1-7550505.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7550504.1472557162!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Assistant Chief Constable says she can “no longer make a difference” to a police force in which “my values no longer fit” | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | One of Norfolk and Suffolk’s Assistant Chief Constables has said that she can “no longer make a difference” or “support frontline.”
ACC Sarah Hamlin took to twitter this morning, Tuesday August 30, to say that after 30 years on the force she is retiring after becoming “resigned to the fact that my values no longer fit the org. I can’t make a difference, support frontline.”
She added: “And so I wish colleagues & friends all the best. Let’s hope #policing can recover & that officers & staff welfare is prioritised.”
She said she is now looking forward to spending time with family and friends. Playing golf and kayaking.
Police forces across the country have faced repeated budget cuts in recent years with many senior officers voicing concerns that the ‘Thin Blue Line’ has become too thin.
More on this story shortly. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/crime/assistant-chief-constable-says-she-can-no-longer-make-a-difference-to-a-police-force-in-which-my-values-no-longer-fit-1-7550505 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/a85d60cee87b6d6f1db7ba811eb9e1840725edea115301486f9693b202f98cab.json |
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] | 2016-08-27T16:48:22 | null | 2016-08-27T15:44:32 | Diss Golf Club captain Tony Osborn says winning the Hambro Cup this weekend would ‘mean everything’ to the club. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdiss-target-hambro-cup-crown-1-7544613.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544612.1472136311!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Diss target Hambro Cup crown | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Diss Golf Club captain Tony Osborn says winning the Hambro Cup this weekend would ‘mean everything’ to the club.
This Sunday will see Diss take on Bury St Edmunds in the final of this year’s Hambro Cup, which is being held at Newton Green Golf Club.
It will be the first time Diss have played in the final of the team event since the early 1980s, and Osborn is hoping they can pull off a victory which would inspire everyone at the club.
“It would mean everything to everyone at Diss,” he said. “It would inspire the whole club.
“When we won the Stenson Shield two years ago it inspired the juniors to want to play in the competitions.
“We’ve really progressed in the last three or four years as a club.
“We’ve played well in the three previous rounds and we’re very confident.
“But I’m expecting a very close game against Bury St Edmunds. There will be hardly anything in it.”
After receiving a bye in the first round, Diss enjoyed dominant home wins over Aldeburgh and Thorpeness to advance to the semi-finals.
Diss finished 10-up on Woodbridge in their semi-final at Rushmere two weeks ago to book their place in the final against Bury this weekend.
Bury have beaten Brett Vale, Southwold and Stowmarket to reach the final.
Ken Bowman steps in to replace the unavailable George Osborn this Sunday, with Paul Wright in as the reserve.
Diss Golf Club squad: D Maskell, A Moore, C Taylor, J Biggs, C Bartrum, J Driver, T Osborn (c), K Bowman, P Wright (reserve). | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/football/diss-target-hambro-cup-crown-1-7544613 | en | 2016-08-27T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/147bdc0d843a54942d83adb95d1c96eac9e6c037c8626d1086398d67044821f7.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:47:39 | null | 2016-08-30T09:42:11 | Witnesses are being sought after a serious collision in Attleborough on Friday. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fpolice-appeal-after-serious-collision-in-attleborough-1-7550044.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7550043.1472547909!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Police appeal after serious collision in Attleborough | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Witnesses are being sought after a serious collision in Attleborough on Friday.
It happened at about 7.15am on the northbound carriageway about one mile from the Stag roundabout. A black Audi A3 and a yellow Volvo FH13 lorry with a trailer were involved in the crash, with both vehicles travelling in the same direction.
The driver of the Audi, a woman in her 30s, suffered serious injuries and continues to receive treatment for multiple fractures at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information concerning the driving manner of either vehicle prior to the incident.
Anyone with information should contact PC Greg Prowting at Wymondham Roads Policing on 101. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/police-appeal-after-serious-collision-in-attleborough-1-7550044 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/76e8546a8ad2c12478f97a1fc9ba549cb920ed7a6afe0820b1e663106035d735.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T12:47:56 | null | 2016-08-31T13:24:53 | Diss Town Council has recommended refusal on a bid to build 136 homes in the town on the grounds of development’s density. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fdiss-town-council-believes-frenze-hall-lane-application-should-be-reduced-further-1-7554231.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7554229.1472646270!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Diss Town Council believes Frenze Hall Lane application should be reduced further | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Diss Town Council has recommended refusal on a bid to build 136 homes in the town on the grounds of development’s density.
While the authority has commended developer Persimmon Homes for the “proactive way” they have engaged with residents and the town council to address concerns, they believe the number of properties remains too high.
Land north of Frenze Hall Lane.
The developer initially submitted plans a 142 homes plan for lane north of Franze Hall Lane in November 2015, but this was turned down by South Norfolk Council in March. An amended application, for 136 homes and featuring more car parking and further distribution of affordable housing, was lodged in July.
In their response to South Norfolk Council, Diss Town Council recommended the application should further be reduced to 125 homes, a figure started in the Local Plan, to alleviate the “inadequate parking provision.”
It continued: “Whilst Diss Town Council is generally in favour of this revised application which goes a long way toward addressing many of the issues, it continues to have concerns about the impact of this development on the existing local community and the future enjoyment of those who will live on it.”
A statement on behalf of the residents’ group, formed in the wake of the submission of the application, said: “The Residents’ Group are pleased the Developer has continued to remain proactive with the group’ over the last six months, to enable everyone to get where we are today.
The Residents’ Group are pleased the Developer has continued to remain proactive with the group’ over the last six months, to enable everyone to get where we are today
“It’s fair to say that not everyone locally is in agreement, but the majority of the group are happier with the plans now, than they were before March 2016, so that is a positive step forwards.”
The principle of homes on the site has been established by the adoption of the Local Plan by South Norfolk Council, which Diss Town Council objected to in consultations in 2012, 2013, and to the Planning Inspector in 2014/15.
The application, 2016/1566, can be viewed online at www.south-norfolk.gov.uk/planning | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/diss-town-council-believes-frenze-hall-lane-application-should-be-reduced-further-1-7554231 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/d38e4de4165cea71ea3e9237bc6560dbf7b9e3ddf459949486436063fad63908.json |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:47:47 | null | 2016-08-30T10:41:14 | A senior clergyman has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of voyeurism. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhadleigh-clergyman-martin-thrower-arrested-on-suspicion-of-voyeurism-1-7550162.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.5403196.1472550577!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hadleigh clergyman Martin Thrower arrested on suspicion of voyeurism | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | A senior clergyman has been suspended after being arrested on suspicion of voyeurism.
The Very Rev Martin Thrower, 55, was quizzed by police earlier this month and released on police bail but has been unable to return to his duties at the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Suffolk.
His wife, Pauline Thrower, has issued a statement saying that her family was supporting him with “unconditional love” following his arrest.
It said: “It is with great sadness that we find ourselves in the situation we are now in.
“Whilst this has come as a shock to us as a family we are all supporting Martin with unconditional love at this difficult time.”
Rev Thrower has been rector of Hadleigh with Layham and Shelley, Suffolk, since 2009 and has since become Dean of Bocking and Rural Dean of Hadleigh, Suffolk.
John Howard, spokesman for the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, said: “I can confirm that The Very Rev Martin Thrower, Rector of Hadleigh, Layham and Shelley, and also rural dean of Hadleigh, has been arrested by Suffolk Constabulary for voyeurism.
“He has been suspended from all offices within the diocese until further notice. We have made arrangements to look after his church duties and to offer support to his parishes at this difficult time.
“We will make no further comment while the police investigation is ongoing.
“Our thoughts and prayers are very much with everyone affected by this situation.”
Rev Thrower attracted some controversy three years ago when he announced plans to remove many of the pews at St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, Suffolk, to create a more flexible space.
The Victorian Society objected to the plans, but after getting permission from the church authorities this work was carried out - leading to the church being used much more by a wider variety of groups.
One of these is the Porch Project for youngsters from 11 to 20 who meet there twice a week for leisure activities.
Although it is backed by St Mary’s and meets there, it is a separate organisation and supports 300 youngsters in a town where there have been criticisms in the past of a lack of activities for young people.
At the time of the controversy over the pews Mr Thrower said: “Churches weren’t built with pews in - they were built to be the community space, to have the market in and host big meetings and we have an aspiration to return the building to being the true parish church.”
Suffolk Constabulary confirmed Rev Thrower was arrested on August 4 and has been bailed to return to the Police Investigation Centre in Martlesham in October. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/hadleigh-clergyman-martin-thrower-arrested-on-suspicion-of-voyeurism-1-7550162 | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/50e95d497db5524b9dcf42b85fd7420aee24539d68eaec3e4cce6c5c6c76c7f1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:57:46 | null | 2016-08-25T09:22:12 | A £10 million futuristic ‘gallop in the sky’ is being planned by Jockey Club Estates to boost racehorse training facilities in Newmarket’s Hamilton Road. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fvideo-jockey-club-unveils-plans-for-10m-newmarket-gallop-in-the-sky-1-7542894.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7542891.1472113316!/image/image.jpg | en | null | VIDEO: Jockey Club unveils plans for £10m Newmarket Gallop in the Sky | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
A £10 million futuristic ‘gallop in the sky’ is being planned by Jockey Club Estates to boost racehorse training facilities in Newmarket’s Hamilton Road.
The Hill Gallop will be constructed to mimic Headquarter’s iconic Warren Hill giving trainers on the opposite side of town a training asset vital to the conditioning of racehorses right on their doorstep.
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The ambitious plan, which will be submitted to the local planning authority next month, revolves around the building of an all-weather gallop which will start five metres below ground level before rising 30 metres on an flyover-like construction covering four and a half furlongs. It will be wide enough for two horses to work upsides and there will be a separate track running alongside for use by emergency vehicles.
The project has been five years in the planning and has the full backing of Newmarket trainers including Sir Mark Prescott who has been training in the town for 47 years and is chairman of the heath committee.
William Gittus, managing director of Jockey Club Estates said the location of the state-of-the-art gallop would be the key to its success as it was hoped access to such a facility would attract more trainers and horses to the Hamilton Road yards.
Occupancy rates in the training yards on the Bury side of town is currently around 90 per cent compared with less than 60 per cent on Racecourse Side and trainers have cited the proximity of the uphill canters on Warren Hill, which are used by over 2,000 horses a day, as the key factor in this discrepancy.
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“To enable further growth, and the economic benefits and employment that will bring to the district, we need to encourage more trainers to base themselves on Racecourse Side where there is scope for expansion,” said Mr Gittus.
Two years ago he and project team leader and assistant managing director of Jockey Club Estates Nick Patton, travelled to Japan to view its gallops built on man-made inclines. “That was definitely a turning point,” said Mr Patton. “It really opened my eyes to what could be done with a little innovation.” said Mr Patton.
“It’s wonderful to have reached a point at which we are now ready to submit the planning application. A lot of people have contributed to the development of the project and a design committee which includes trainers and vets, has played an integral role in the process.
“This is about Jockey Club Estates planning ten, 15, 20 years ahead and Newmarket maintaining its status as a world-class centre of excellence for the training of thoroughbred racehorses. Newmarket’s development as the HQ of racing is built on its history and heritage and the centuries-old turf of the Heath, but its future health could be shaped by 21st century technology and this gallop in the sky.” | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/video-jockey-club-unveils-plans-for-10m-newmarket-gallop-in-the-sky-1-7542894 | en | 2016-08-25T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/472fa7fd5a90193e2011c663fba920052290a83b5b56d975d722465fd3342664.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:48:00 | null | 2016-08-31T10:51:13 | As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fgraphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7553805.1472637048!/image/image.jpg | en | null | GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dash cam footage of young boy being hit by van gives stark warning at end of police speed campaign | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Sorry, we're having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can
As a month long Think! Speed police campaign ends today new dash cam footage has been released showing the importance of the “twenty’s plenty” message often given for driving in residential streets.
The shocking video captures the moment a little boy gets hit by a van. The van was travelling at 20mph at the time of the collision. If it had been going just 10mph faster the likelihood of death would have been five times higher.
The shocking moment the boy ran out into the street captured on dash cam
The youngster - believed to be eight - charges out into the road between two parked vehicles and flies off the van’s bumper after being struck before tumbling onto the road and running off.
The van driver is completely unsighted and could do nothing to avoid the collision with the boy, who was badly bruised but otherwise unhurt.
Throughout August the county’s Road Policing Units have been out in force targeting motorists breaking the law.
The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your license however drivers across the county are warned that the speed limit is a limit not a target. In some road conditions or road layouts even driving at the speed limit could be too fast.
Speed limits are not targets
Traffic Sergeant Ian Manley said: “Those who speed put not only their own lives at risk but also the lives of others.
“The faster you drive the less time you have to react. Speed remains one of the biggest factors in fatal collisions.
“The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens.
“There will be times when you need to drive under the speed limit in order to drive correctly for the conditions or layout of the road.
“I would urge anyone who drives to help us protect road users by reducing your speed and driving to the conditions of the roads.
“If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Remember that speed limits are there for a reason.”
* Make sure you leave plenty of time for your journey, taking into account traffic
* Watch out for changes in the speed limit
* Drive to suit the conditions and the layout of the road
* Don’t let peer pressure encourage you to break the law
* Don’t assume it’s safe to break the speed limit because there is less traffic.
* Don’t be tempted to put your foot down because the road ahead appears clear. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/graphic-video-dash-cam-footage-of-young-boy-being-hit-by-van-gives-stark-warning-at-end-of-police-speed-campaign-1-7553808 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/5a3563d5b2b5cbff44a883f6c8a14d100dc1aee2bbf705d6d33171d76955eb7f.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:05:55 | null | 2016-07-26T14:39:59 | Robert Goodale — of Foyle’s War, Births, Marriages and Deaths, and Midsomer Murders fame — is the latest big name to perform with the New Eye Theatre Company, which returns next month with two performed readings. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Frobert-goodale-the-latest-star-to-perform-with-new-eye-theatre-company-1-7495574.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7495568.1469705305!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Robert Goodale the latest star to perform with New Eye Theatre Company | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Robert Goodale — of Foyle’s War, Births, Marriages and Deaths, and Midsomer Murders fame — is the latest big name to perform with the New Eye Theatre Company, which returns next month with two performed readings.
The company was formed in 2014, helped by Eye resident John Gleeson, a writer and former actor who has appeared in episodes of Dr Who, To the Manor Born and The Bill among others.
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And while it was established to help promote new talent, regardless of age, some well-known faces have helped kick-off its very successful start.
Helen Fraser (Bad Girls, The Bill) and Jak Quartermaine (Three Up Two Down, Laura and Disorder) have performed with the company, while Amanda Parfitt (Jewels, Sons and Lovers) will make her debut in Shared Silence alongside Goodale, directed by Canadian William Hope (Aliens, xXx).
It will be performed at the Oaksmere Hotel, Brome, on Sunday, August 7, at 7.30pm, with Saving Marilyn, directed by local film maker Basil Marples.
Goodale’s friendship with Mr Gleeson began in 1979, when working on a job for an Ipswich theatre company.
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“I got involved because John has been a long-time contact,” he explained.
“I saw John recently, because I was on tour with a show I had written with my brother David (Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense) and we were in Norwich, and he came along to see it. He said ‘you ought to read this part in my new play.’
“People can expect a very intimate piece with some surprises along the way — but I don't want to give too much away.
"It is a very beautiful and intimately-written piece."
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“Ever since I have known him, he has been wonderful,” he continued.
“He is persistent and his passion is unbreakable and it has always been there.
“The John I know now, compared to the John I met more than 35 years ago has exactly the same spirit.
“He has always had a zest and spirit, and a love for life and the arts and theatre and films and a love for the creation of it all, it is all still there.”
n Funds raised from the show will be donated to the Hope Not Hate charity, formed in the wake of the death of MP Jo Cox. Tickets, £12, which includes a glass of wine, from 01379 870316 | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/robert-goodale-the-latest-star-to-perform-with-new-eye-theatre-company-1-7495574 | en | 2016-07-26T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/03099c8a48f0e353ec3ba3de87510ad38081d7b346df352f517c3fc959985059.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:36 | null | 2016-08-21T10:47:41 | Following the painful play-off exit last time we locked horns, we certainly have a score to settle when the East Anglian Derby returns on Sunday (12pm). | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fipswich-town-fan-russell-claydon-is-hoping-the-blues-can-do-it-for-atkinson-in-the-derby-1-7536847.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.5483329.1472134631!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Ipswich Town fan Russell Claydon is hoping the Blues can do it for Atkinson in the derby | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Following the painful play-off exit last time we locked horns, we certainly have a score to settle when the East Anglian Derby returns on Sunday (12pm).
The general consensus seemed to be that it was a good thing to be facing them so early on in the campaign, before they had chance to readjust to life back in the Championship.
But with just three games gone and seven points on the board those Canaries already seem to have a head of steam up, while our start has been a mixed bag.
For all the doom-and-gloom surrounding Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Brentford though there were still a number of first-half chances that were fashioned that, on another day, could have seen a very different outcome.
A point at Molineux would normally be regarded as a good result but on Tuesday we could and should have taken advantage of a lacklustre Wolves side that seemed devoid of ideas.
While we seemed unlucky to not have Daryl Murphy’s header awarded as a goal, we were still left indebted to Bartosz Bialkowski again though, for a fine penalty save, to save Adam Webster’s blushes.
But the performance can certainly give us some confidence heading into Sunday.
Despite the giant gulf in the costs of the squads, I’m expecting another cagey derby affair where a set-piece or a swift counter-attack could prove decisive.
Shackling Wes Hoolahan will be pivotal to our chances, while with David McGoldrick sadly out injured again, we will need a big performance from young Teddy Bishop.
I’d also like to see Tommy Smith brought back into the defence, taking Webster out of the firing line.
It was terrible news to hear about former Town striker Dalian Atkinson’s tragic death this week. He was before my time but what a fitting tribute it would be to do it for Dalian on Sunday. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ipswich-town-fan-russell-claydon-is-hoping-the-blues-can-do-it-for-atkinson-in-the-derby-1-7536847 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/8c72b41e1d179c4bd9a828f0db41ce13c889b8f57da6334c20826a85f4081f17.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:02 | null | 2016-08-26T11:46:56 | THURLOW NUNN LEAGUE | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fcomeback-win-moves-the-tangerines-into-top-spot-1-7544623.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544621.1472136459!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Comeback win moves the Tangerines into top spot | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | THURLOW NUNN LEAGUE
FIRST DIVISION
Diss Town 2
Braintree Town Reserves 1
Diss Town stormed to the top of the Thurlow Nunn League First Division with a 2-1 win against third place Braintree Town Reserves on Saturday.
Both teams knew a win would put them top of the league and so the match started cautiously at Brewers Green Lane, with both teams probing for weaknesses.
The first real opportunity of the game came on 13 minutes when a cross-field ball from Diss winger Sam Page found Shaun Hunsdon on the edge of the box.
Hunsdon controlled the ball, turned and volleyed in one exquisite move, forcing a smart save from the Braintree goalkeeper.
As the first-half progressed there were few chances for either side, though Tangerines goalkeeper George Macrae kept the hosts level after a defensive mix-up put Braintree through on goal.
As half-time approached the visitors broke the deadlock when they were awarded a penalty after a Diss handball in the box.
The penalty was well struck but Macrea dived to his right to save, however Joseph Jones was first to react and rifled the rebound into the roof of the net.
Within minutes Braintree almost doubled their lead as a free-kick from the right was turned in at the far post, but to the home fans’ relief the linesman had flagged for offside.
Tangerines manager Ross Potter clearly used the half-time break to shake things up as Diss started the second-half in a much more positive vein.
Within minutes Diss were level after a Sam Wenham cross from the left found Adam Burroughs free in the box.
The in-form Diss striker made no mistake with a precise header back across goal that gave the Braintree goalkeeper no chance.
Diss now took the game to Braintree with Jason Armes running midfield and the Tangerines front line of Burroughs, Page, Sam Bryant and Hunsdon causing all manners of problems for the Braintree defence.
It was Hunsdon who scored the winning goal on 75 minutes with a strike that is unlikely to be bettered at Brewers Green Lane this season.
Hunsdon picked up a throw-in from Diss substitute Ashley Baxter, made space for himself and curled a beauty from 18 yards into the back of the net to make it 2-1 to the home side.
Despite some late pressure, Diss saw the game out to claim a deserved three points and move one point clear at the top of the table, although on Wednesday night they relinquished top spot after Coggeshall Town thrashed Cornard United 5-1.
Diss manager Potter was delighted with his side’s performance on Saturday, in particular the way the team maintained their passing game and battled back from a half-time deficit.
Diss Town: Macrae, Hipperson (Baxter), Wenham (Fancett), Manning (c), Shadrack, Tipple, Page, Armes, Burroughs (Webb), Hunsdon, Bryant. Subs not used: Bray, Knights. Express man of the match: Hunsdon. Attendance: 96. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/comeback-win-moves-the-tangerines-into-top-spot-1-7544623 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/aa10f19a34b27b5abba5997b1f484633bf5575e149a7b865e8d8edef747c9452.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:09 | null | 2016-08-21T09:00:00 | There was an excellent turnout for the popular annual Ladies’ President’s Day, held at Diss Golf Club earlier this month. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fdiss-golfing-trio-triumph-on-president-s-day-1-7533706.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.5460378.1472136388!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Diss golfing trio triumph on President’s Day | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | There was an excellent turnout for the popular annual Ladies’ President’s Day, held at Diss Golf Club earlier this month.
The competition format was Waltz and was played in fine but windy conditions .
The winning team was made up of Marianne Haines, Betty Belson and Pat Parker.
Between them, the trio were able to record a score of 61 Stableford points.
This was particularly impressive given the weather the players were forced to contend with.
n Kerry Enever and Sarah Gotts (both members of Diss Golf Club) won the final of the LGU Peugeot Coronation Foursomes competition with a score of 112.25, beating Liz Laflin and Fiona Ferrie, who scored 114.75.
The final took place recently at Ufford Park Golf Club, with 25 pairs through to the final and played over a 27-hole format.
The scores were tight at the top and the outcome was only settled when the final nine holes had been completed.
It sealed a double triumph for Diss Ladies after the recent victory by Philippa Bridges and Becky Draper in the Suffolk County Centenary Foursomes. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/football/diss-golfing-trio-triumph-on-president-s-day-1-7533706 | en | 2016-08-21T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/7a9920d79370faedef1c5cdb8918c7e0b976ed3bf2aad4d775009acf282a39ad.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:05:15 | null | 2016-08-16T09:54:02 | A 15th Century north Suffolk church is expecting an influx of visitors at the Bank Holiday weekend when more than 460 paintings go on display. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhundreds-of-paintings-to-go-on-display-at-eye-parish-church-on-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7528508.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7528507.1471337753!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hundreds of paintings to go on display at Eye Parish Church on Bank Holiday weekend | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | A 15th Century north Suffolk church is expecting an influx of visitors at the Bank Holiday weekend when more than 460 paintings go on display.
Eye Parish Church will be holding its annual art exhibition and sale of paintings, which runs 10am to 7pm on Friday, August 26, Saturday, August 27, and Monday, August 29, and 1pm to 7pm on Sunday, August 28.
All in all a total of 108 artists from all parts of East Anglia will be showing 468 framed paintings, as well as a mass of unframed work, greeting cards, postcards and posters.
Coordinator Pinky Palmer said: “In addition to being greeted by an array of furnishings, stained glass windows and a church full of history, visitors can also enjoy the magic of the artist’s palette with work in a variety of media and materials.”
Entry is free, with catalogues available at £1.50. Light refreshments will be served throughout. For more call 01379 870539 or email art.exhibition.eye@gmail.com | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/hundreds-of-paintings-to-go-on-display-at-eye-parish-church-on-bank-holiday-weekend-1-7528508 | en | 2016-08-16T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/ace6a650c36f272453b459044f69da2e014c4e9047d27f1828984fc49fd20846.json |
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] | 2016-08-26T13:07:46 | null | 2016-08-26T10:41:55 | Stuart Reavell has resigned as head coach at Debenham LC after being disappointed with the lack of commitment from his players. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Freavell-departs-debenham-over-lack-of-commitment-1-7544591.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7544590.1472136153!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Reavell departs Debenham over lack of commitment | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Stuart Reavell has resigned as head coach at Debenham LC after being disappointed with the lack of commitment from his players.
The ex-Hornets boss, who took over the reins from Paul Grainger in the summer of 2014, stepped down following Saturday’s 2-1 win away at Dereham Town Reserves, which saw Reavell only able to field a team of 10 players.
It is an issue which has plagued the Thurlow Nunn League First Division club on several occasions in the last 12 months, none more so than when Reavell had to name himself and his assistant Dale Vince in a team of 10 for an away fixture at Haverhill Borough last September.
“It has been well documented that at times we’ve struggled to field a full compliment of players,” said Reavell, who was part of the coaching staff which helped guide the Hornets to their first senior cup trophy when they won the First Division Knockout Cup in May 2014.
“It’s not good for the football club so I decided to step aside. It had been boiling and simmering for quite some time and, ever the optimist, I thought I could change it.
“I went to Dereham with 10 players on Saturday and I realised at that point it was time to step aside and let someone new come in and inject some enthusiasm.”
Debenham announced on Wednesday that the club’s reserves manager Ben Murphy had agreed to take over, and Reavell has backed his successor to succeed at Friends Meadow, with Murphy’s first game at home to March Town United tomorrow (3pm).
“Ben is a very good friend of mine and I fully expect him to do a good job,” he said.
In his first season in charge, Reavell guided Debenham to a seventh place finish in the First Division in 2014-15, before last season saw the Hornets end up in 13th.
“I’d like to say a big thanks to past and present committee at the club,” Reavell said.
“Thank you to Dale Vince, my assistant, who I’m going to miss very much. He’s been an absolute rock for me.
“I’ve had some great times at Debenham and I’ve got fond memories that I will definitely keep with me.” | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reavell-departs-debenham-over-lack-of-commitment-1-7544591 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/dc7c312447ca0c8365648a33264d047380151760196da943ff6131a7b531c753.json |
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] | 2016-08-31T14:47:58 | null | 2016-08-31T14:08:23 | A mother of two from New Buckenham who took the plunge and started her own DNA workshop venture has been chosen as a finalist for a national award. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fnew-buckenham-mum-s-career-change-was-always-in-her-dna-1-7554310.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7554308.1472648882!/image/image.jpg | en | null | New Buckenham mum’s career change was always in her DNA | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | A mother of two from New Buckenham who took the plunge and started her own DNA workshop venture has been chosen as a finalist for a national award.
Dr Mandy Hartley set up the Little Story Telling Company two-and-a-half years ago, and lives in the village with her husband, Johnathan, and two children, Annabelle, 9, and Harry, 6.
It was really frightening to take that step but my family has benefitted from it massively Dr Mandy Hartley
She had previously worked for 15 years in DNA, her last role as a lab manager for a paternity testing company in Norwich. Her venture sees Dr Hartley teach children as young as four all abut DNA, as well as telling muti-sensory science stories to children under five to explain difficult subjects such as evolution, natural selection, and inheritance to older children.
She has been chosen as a finalist for the mumandworking Business Parent of the Year award, a category for parents who run their own business and are a “shining example” of being able to mix work and family life.
The awards ceremony will take place in London on October 11.
“It became a bit tricky to do a full time job in part time hours, and look after family,” she said.
“I was absolutely terrified (about starting my own business) because work in DNA was all I had known for 15 years.
“It was really frightening to take that step but my family has benefitted from it massively.
“It is a fun and novel and illustrative way to demonstrate these different concepts to children. It is so exciting.”
She continued: “With DNA having an ever increasing impact on our lives it is becoming more important for children to learn about this subject from an early age.
“I have had an amazing journey setting up my business and I am so proud of being in the final for this award. I was absolutely blown away to be nominated.
“More importantly I know through my work I have managed to get children excited about science, helped them understand what DNA is and hopefully inspire some future scientists.”
It looks to be an exciting 2016 for Dr Hartley.
She is also in the process of setting up a genetics workshop for GCSE pupils, with the help of the Sanger Institute in Cambridge.
And Dr Hartley is also waiting to find out if her children’s book, which she describes as an “Enid Blyton-style adventure” which teaches children all about DNA, will be published.
For more information, visit the Little Story Telling Company Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheLittleStoryTellingCompany | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/new-buckenham-mum-s-career-change-was-always-in-her-dna-1-7554310 | en | 2016-08-31T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/0f81f1457e0744aca2dffe77732e9ef8d39709c049ff31e807da955bcfce898d.json |
[] | 2016-08-31T10:47:59 | null | 2016-08-31T09:40:58 | A crew from Diss was called to tackle a hedge fire in the town yesterday afternoon. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fhedge-fire-in-diss-1-7553628.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7553627.1472632836!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Hedge fire in Diss | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | The types of cookies we, our ad network and technology partners use are listed below:
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[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:50 | null | 2016-08-22T10:21:28 | It was sweet 16 for Bury St Edmunds at the weekend as they ended a run of 15 games without a win by beating Vauxhall Mallards by six wickets. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Fcricket-round-up-bury-end-winless-run-while-diss-suffer-relegation-1-7537664.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7537663.1471857675!/image/image.jpg | en | null | CRICKET ROUND-UP: Bury end winless run, while Diss suffer relegation | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | It was sweet 16 for Bury St Edmunds at the weekend as they ended a run of 15 games without a win by beating Vauxhall Mallards by six wickets.
Sean Park (5-30) took five wickets to restrict the hosts Vauxhall to 202-8, before an unbeaten century from Daron Cruickshank (128 not out) helped Bury to a winning score of 206-4, and saw them climb up to ninth in the Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League table.
Elsewhere, Sudbury slipped to sixth in the table after a crushing nine wicket defeat at home to Burwell, and Woolpit dropped to the foot of the table after drawing at Copdock and Old Ipswichian.
In the Dipple and Conway Opticians Norfolk League, Diss were relegated from the Premier Division after an eight wicket defeat at Downham Town.
Despite a century from Chris Cooper (120) helping Diss score a total of 244, Downham (245-2) reached the target with the loss of just two wickets, and coupled with Cromer picking up maximum points in their win over Sprowston, it meant Diss will finish the season in the bottom two.
Garboldisham climbed up to second place in the Premier Division after beating North Runcton by 69 runs, while Old Buckenham’s four run defeat at newly crowned champions Brooke saw them drop to fourth.
Elsewhere, Mildenhall stretched their lead at the top of Marshall Hatchick Two Counties Championship Division One at the weekend.
Mildenhall secured a 35 run win at home to Frinton II, while nearest rivals Wivenhoe lost at home to Witham, meaning Ben Shepperson’s men now hold a 30 point lead at the top of the table.
Haverhill, Hadleigh and Halstead all tasted victory at the weekend, with Worlington losing at home to relegation threatened Hadleigh.
EAST ANGLIAN PREMIER LEAGUE
Sudbury (0) 95 all out in 36.2 overs (G Hume 5-29) lost to Burwell (25) 99-1 in 8.5 overs (R Potter 54no) by 9 wickets.
Vauxhall Mallards (4) 202-8 in 64 overs (D Conway 60, S Park 5-30) lost to Bury St Edmunds (25) 206-4 in 49.1 overs (D Cruickshank 128no) by 6 wickets.
Copdock & Old Ipswichian (15) 296-6 dec in 60 overs (D Botha 100no) drew with Woolpit (11) 260-5 in 58 overs (M Rippon 123no).
TWO COUNTIES CHAMPIONSHIP
*home team
Division One: *Braintree (7) 253-6, lost to Halstead (18) 254-5 by 5 wickets.
Haverhill (20) 237-5, beat *Coggeshall (7) 227 by 10 runs.
*Mildenhall (18) 255-7, beat Frinton II (8) 220-7 by 35 runs.
*Worlington (7) 314-4, lost to Hadleigh (17) 317-5 5 wickets.
Division Two: *Exning (3) 129, lost to Mildenhall II (20) 130-2 by 8 wickets.
*Lakenheath (20) 256-9, beat Easton (7) 151 by 105 runs.
Dunmow (18) 309-5, beat *Long Melford (7) 223-6 by 86 runs.
Division Three: *Brockley (20) 216-7, beat Woolpit II (6) 150 by 66 runs.
*Copdock & OI II (20) 220, beat Sudbury II (7) 127 by 93 runs.
Coggeshall II (17) 306-4, beat *Halstead II (7) 210-5 by 96 runs.
*Haverhill II (0) 99, lost to Kelvedon & Feering (20) 101-0 by 10 wickets.
*Mistley II (20) 255-5, beat Tuddenham (5) 150 by 105 runs.
Division Four: Needham Market (4) 163-8, lost to *Abberton (19) 164-3 by 7 wickets.
*Bury St Edmunds II (3) 149, lost to Wivenhoe II (20) 153-2 by 8 wickets.
Felixstowe & C (19) 267-8, beat *Hadleigh II (9) 248-9 by 19 runs.
Elmstead II (8) 200-6, lost to *Mildenhall III (18) 201-6 by 4 wickets.
St Margarets (14) 204-7, tied with *Walsham le Willows (13) 204-8.
Division Five: Nacton (18) 233, beat *Bury St Edmunds III (10) 203-6 by 30 runs.
Great Bromley (1) 117, lost to *Earl Stonham (20) 121-0 by 10 wickets.
*Nowton (4) 172, lost to Kesgrave (20) 177-2 by 8 wickets.
Worlington II (4) 191-8, lost to *Witham II (19) 192-1 by 9 wickets.
Division Six: Stowmarket (20) 241-5, beat *Kelvedon & F. II (3) 108 by 133 runs.
Melton St Audrys v Long Melford II result not received.
Division Seven: *East Bergholt II (5) 142, lost to Woolpit III (20) 143-7 by 3 wickets.
Mildenhall IV (3) 134, lost to *Halstead III (20) 135-2 by 8 wickets.
*Stowupland (7) 227-9, lost to Tendring (19) 229-5 by 5 wickets.
Division Eight: Frinton III (5) 172, lost to *Battisford (20) 173-5 by 5 wickets.
Abberton II (19) 185-4, beat *Elveden (6) 177-9 by 8 runs.
Division Nine South: West Mersea II (6) 261-5, lost to *Boxted (17) 262-3 by 7 wickets.
Division Nine West: *Eye & District (20) 251-3, beat Bury St Edmunds IV (6) 197 by 54 runs, 80 overs.
Stradbroke Vikings (20) 287-4, beat *Stowmarket II (4) 131 by 156 runs.
Sunday
Ladies Challenge: *Mildenhall (18) 191-3, beat Ipswich (6) 146-7 by 45 runs.
Saffron Walden v Woolpit result not received.
Ladies T20:*Battisford (5) lost to Mistley (17) scores not received, Mistley won by 65 runs.
NORFOLK ALLIANCE
Premier Division: Brooke 223 all out beat Old Buckenham 219 all out.
Garboldisham 175 all out beat North Runcton 106 all out.
Division One: Thetford Town 207-10 lost to Stow 257-7.
Topcroft 223-10 beat Norwich II 204-10.
Division Three: Bungay 258-4 beat Mundford 80-10.
Old Buckenham II 158 all out lost to Acle II 183-9.
Division Four: Norwich III 254-7 beat Garboldisham II 250-6.
Division Six: Diss II 55 all out lost to Bradfield II 56-2.
Hales & Loddon 133 all out lost to Topcroft II 134-8. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-round-up-bury-end-winless-run-while-diss-suffer-relegation-1-7537664 | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/ad0ad7cda5d037232f98da09b4f55878b2f3418e7974fbbf54f5f25996f1fef1.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:14 | null | 2016-08-19T12:00:00 | Terry Perry has moved to play down any talk that his Old Buckenham side are in the race to win the Dipple and Conway Opticians Norfolk Alliance Premier Division title. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Fcricket%2Ftitle-triumph-unlikely-but-old-bucks-can-make-history-1-7533653.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533652.1471531568!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Title triumph unlikely but Old Bucks can make history | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Terry Perry has moved to play down any talk that his Old Buckenham side are in the race to win the Dipple and Conway Opticians Norfolk Alliance Premier Division title.
Instead, the skipper is keen to see Old Bucks make some club history in the two remaining matches of 2016.
Second-placed Bucks travel to leaders Brooke tomorrow (12.30pm) with a 36-point gap splitting the two teams.
A win for Perry’s men would reel in the table toppers ahead of the final round of fixtures, but the opening batsman does not expect the hosts to collapse.
“There is no pressure on us on Saturday because we have nothing to lose,” he said.
“They have been the front runners for a long time so all of the pressure is on them.
“We are long way short of Brooke in truth so we are not thinking about first place.
“They are going to need to lose both of their matches quite badly, for us to stand a chance.
“It is going to take a drastic turn of events and I cannot see it happening.
“All we will concentrate on is beating them and then we will see where that takes us.”
With a late assault on the league trophy all but ruled out, Perry has switched his focus to ensuring that Old Bucks preserve what they currently have.
They have never finished any higher than third position and while the likes of Sprowston and Garboldisham are lurking just in wait, two victories will guarantee the runners-up spot.
“We have been there or thereabouts for a number of years now,” added the captain.
“It is a source of pride that we are largely able to turn out competitive sides.
“We have had to show plenty of character this year because there have been injuries and squad changes.
“After finishing third a few times, it would be a fantastic achievement to go one better this time around.”
Old Bucks will be without the services of Rob Thurley and Glen Meredith for the trip to Brooke.
n In contrast to their high-flying neighbours, the situation at Diss is looking bleak.
Time is running out for James Wilby’s side to retain their status as a Premier Division club.
Last Saturday’s 10-wicket defeat to North Runcton, during which Diss were bowled out for just 93 runs, has left the team 25 points adrift of safety.
Tomorrow they travel to face a Downham (12.30pm) side that, like Diss, have been beaten in their last two outings.
When the teams met earlier in the season, only four Diss batsmen managed to produce a double-figure return with the willow as Downham ran out winners by an 83-run margin. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/cricket/title-triumph-unlikely-but-old-bucks-can-make-history-1-7533653 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/2e2e2605df9803caa4d78bd759006add371b1aff762866825012eae9cca5d7a8.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:24 | null | 2016-08-20T09:00:00 | Mackenders was the scene of rugby sevens action last weekend, as pubs from across the area took to the pitch in a competition that had been by organised by Diss RFC. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Frugby%2Fglory-for-greyhound-in-pub-7s-1-7533705.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533703.1471532171!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Glory for Greyhound in Pub 7s | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Mackenders was the scene of rugby sevens action last weekend, as pubs from across the area took to the pitch in a competition that had been by organised by Diss RFC.
After advancing beyond the Norwich Coach and Horses in the semi-finals, Botesdale Greyhound went on to contest a tight final against their Oaksmere opponents.
Rugby - Diss Pub 7's Festival. Diss Cock (in blue and white) v Norwich coach n horses. ANL-160814-153422006
A 26-25 victory secured the trophy for The Greyhound, which had been sponsored by Adnams of Southwold.
Meanwhile, in the Plate final, Bar Marios recorded their first victory of the tournament when they overwhelmed a plucky Diss Cock team. | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/rugby/glory-for-greyhound-in-pub-7s-1-7533705 | en | 2016-08-20T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/a95cb1b0dbccbbdae92207b738b98fb2d4dce922e3dcc04dafca1993be8602fe.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:19 | null | 2016-08-19T09:00:00 | Adam Burroughs believes that he is part of an attacking front four that can fire Diss Town to Thurlow Nunn League First Division promotion this season, writes Liam Apicella. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fburroughs-confident-diss-attack-will-deliver-1-7533636.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7533634.1471531360!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Burroughs confident Diss attack will deliver | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Adam Burroughs believes that he is part of an attacking front four that can fire Diss Town to Thurlow Nunn League First Division promotion this season, writes Liam Apicella.
Burroughs tends to be the central figure, with new signing Shaun Hunsdon granted a free role by manager Ross Potter.
The flanks, meanwhile, are occupied by the combination of Sam Bryant and Sam Page.
And as far as Burroughs is concerned, there are not many stronger quartets in the league.
“When you look at the set-up at Diss, we should at least be a Premier Division club — probably higher,” said the striker.
“The four of us up front can all interchange and that causes problems.
“We defend from the front, can all score goals, lay on assists and there is probably not a better attack in the league when we are firing.
“If we can all produce the goods, it will massively help us achieve the goal we are all striving for — promotion.”
Burroughs opened his goalscoring account for the season during Tuesday’s 2-1 win over King’s Lynn Reserves, while Bryant was also on target.
Having broken his duck, the frontman is now eyeing up a 20-goal haul.
“It was a relief to score because the pressure was building,” he added.
“I have set myself a target of 20 goals and I think that is a realistic aim.
“I am sure that Shaun will be looking to get around that as well and if the two wingers can get in and around double figures, we will be well on our way.” | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/burroughs-confident-diss-attack-will-deliver-1-7533636 | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/d2b54a501631e0bac2df4b0e68fdccc7beb2ef90126a039f39eec9ac702c08f6.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:07:02 | null | 2016-07-21T10:52:47 | Following the success of the first-ever Diss Brocante in April, another is set to be held on Fair Green on Saturday, August 20. Taking place from 10am to 4pm, a Brocante is a car boot sale characterised by its sheer mix of goods up for grabs. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fdiss-brocante-set-for-august-return-1-7487835.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7487833.1469094746!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Diss Brocante set for August return | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Cookies are small data files which are sent to your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome etc) from a website you visit. They are stored on your electronic device.
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[] | 2016-08-26T12:55:57 | null | 2016-08-26T10:29:52 | Off the back of the rising local uptake in cycling and the success at the Summer Olympics, Old Buckenham has high hopes for its second annual festival, as the big day fast approaches. | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dissexpress.co.uk%2Fnews%2Flatest-news%2Fgood-omens-for-old-buckenham-cycling-festival-after-team-gb-olympic-success-1-7545753.json | http://res.cloudinary.com/jpress/image/fetch/w_300,f_auto,ar_3:2,c_fill/http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/webimage/1.7545750.1472204497!/image/image.jpg | en | null | Good omens for Old Buckenham Cycling Festival after Team GB Olympic success | null | null | www.dissexpress.co.uk | Off the back of the rising local uptake in cycling and the success at the Summer Olympics, Old Buckenham has high hopes for its second annual festival, as the big day fast approaches.
Organisers behind the Old Buckenham Cycling Festival are expecting more than 100 cyclists and over 500 visitors in total across September 3 and 4, due to the high turnout when the Tour of Britain arrived in the village last year, as well as Team GB’s remarkable cycling medal haul in Rio this month.
Aimed at all skill levels, events during the two days will include the Crit Racing circuit and the marathon distance Ford Anglia Series.
Stephen Rumbelow, a member of the festival organising committee and an avid cyclist from Old Buckenham, told the Diss Express: “We definitely saw an uplift after 2012 and when Bradley Wiggins won the Tour de France.
“We had a couple of thousand people turn up for the Tour of Britain. There is obviously a strong interest.”
Run by the Diss and District Cycling Club, Old Buckenham Parish Council and Breckland District Council, the festival has been buoyed by the recent success of the inaugural Diss Cyclathon, held in June.
A Department of Transport report published earlier this year also found south Norfolk to be one of the fastest growing areas in the country, in terms of number of residents cycling.
Beginning on September 3, five Crit Races will take place from noon to 4pm, on a 1.1 kilometre route on closed roads around the village green, under British Cycling rules.
On September 4, the Ford Anglia Series sportive, with 25 and 50 mile courses, starts at 7.30am, while the more casual cyclists can take part in the Village Ride, setting off from The Ox and Plough pub at 10am.
There is also a family event on Old Buckenham Green, both days from 11am, with a funfair, live music, a beer festival, craft stalls and a barbecue.
Mr Rumbelow added: “There are a lot of people in the village who love cycling.
“I think what we found last year is people like cycling, but they don’t like doing it on their own. They want more organised events like this one.”
For additional information, please visit www.obcycling.org | http://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/latest-news/good-omens-for-old-buckenham-cycling-festival-after-team-gb-olympic-success-1-7545753 | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.dissexpress.co.uk/eaaf3f577704fadd359f4e406bc24ba0472f34b15bd17f42ba4caaf3ef637df7.json |
[] | 2016-08-26T12:56:07 | null | null | null | http%3A%2F%2Fwww.monashjournal.com.au%2Fthe-iphone-6-is-released-in-australia%2F.json | http://www.monashjournal.com.au/the-iphone-6-is-released-in-australia/ | en | null | The iPhone 6 is released in Australia | null | null | www.monashjournal.com.au | Due to the time zone, Australian’s were the first in the world to get their hands on the brand new Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 6 plus.
The new iPhones address the biggest complaint from users, the screen size. The iPhone 6 comes in both a 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch version making it easier for users to see the content on the screen without having to zoom.
Other upgrades to the phone include an improved camera, faster processor and new design. The phone is also described as having a better battery life that it’s predecessor.
The starting price of the iPhone 6 is $869 with the larger screened iPhone 6 plus starting at $999 without a contract. The price of the device with mobile plans is comparable across all the carriers with Telstra expected to be the most popular.
Worldwide supply of the iPhones are expected to be stretched with the staged rollout. Waiting times for various models can be up to four weeks. | http://www.monashjournal.com.au/the-iphone-6-is-released-in-australia/ | en | 2016-08-01T00:00:00 | www.monashjournal.com.au/17208e68bf21686353a8ac94d47ad1e3d9f5f4dec7b0e66b284907b4da6575b7.json |
[
"Tumisang Tlhabiwe"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:14 | null | 2016-08-26T20:05:02 | With the impending Private Business Growth Awards brought to you by Grant Thornton in conjunction with Business Botswana, Voice Money this week spoke to th | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Ftalking-business-growth%2F.json | en | null | Talking business growth | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | With the impending Private Business Growth Awards brought to you by Grant Thornton in conjunction with Business Botswana, Voice Money this week spoke to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Grant Thornton, Vijay Kalyanaraman, to probe his mind on businesses in Botswana as well as the awards.
Q: How would you rate Botswana’s book-keeping Prowess?
Botswana has a long way to go. Most businesses in Botswana resort to IFARIS which is usually a standard reserved for small to medium businesses and sometimes the business is not suitable for it. I do however, rank Botswana highly in the region.
Q: What does the criteria “People and Culture” mean in the upcoming Business Growth Awards?
People are the backbone of any company success.
People and culture is about supporting citizen training.
It’s also a matter of giving the people the confidence to say you’re not going to be sitting as an employee, you’re going to be the owner of the business.
We value how businesses inspire to bring the quality of the people up. It is the most important thing.
There are other criterion such as finance but we are not giving awards for the business that made the most money only.
We are also prioritizing the staff initiatives.
We just want to highlight unique things that businesses do.
You always need the right people for a successful business.
Q: Many people claim that the Private Business Growth Awards are a ploy to increase registration for Business Botswana.
How do you respond to this?
Business Botswana is a private sector arm.
Every organization has its own benefits and pitfalls.
If a few non-members feel that becoming a member of Business Botswana is not beneficial, we are more than happy to receive this input and pass it on to Business Botswana for their assessment.
Business Botswana, in our view, is the voice of the private sector and Botswana does not have an opportunity such as these awards to be put on a pedestal to celebrate their achievements.
Q: The prize available is listed as a prestigious award.
What exactly does this entail?
This year we have deviated from only having one award to having two categories.
One for large businesses which are judged as businesses that have a turnover exceeding 100 million Pula.
The other category is for small and medium enterprises.
Each category will get a trophy, along with 1 year’s membership to Business Botswana and P25 000 non-audit services from Grant Thornton.
Just getting into the awards is a great prize which people will be looking at.
Q: Who was the previous winner?
This is the 2nd year of the awards.
Last year Sprint Couriers won it.
Q: And how has Sprint Couriers benefitted from winning the award?
They have got increased recognition especially through the media whom I’d like to thank for their support.
Their coverage has been overwhelming.
The competition has also increased the confidence of many businesses, not just the winner, to develop new initiatives and improve their products for competition.
The winner also got billboards around the city which displayed their triumph and showcased their business.
All the top finalists also received a short video – about 2 minutes in length that is presented at the Gala for all to see.
Q: Who are the judges who determine who gets the award?
There are two changes from last year.
The President of Business Botswana will be with us this year and will also be joined by the new CEO of the Botswana Stock Exchange, Thapelo Tsheole.
The rest of the panelists remain the same.
The CEO of BOA will be there, so will the CEO of FNB and the director of Botho University who always provides us with insight from an educational perspective.
Q: On a more personal note, where do you see Grant Thornton in the next 10 years?
I see Grant Thornton still being excellent.
The quality of citizen accountants is improving.
It is important to keep the professional accounting here as a regional hub.
If we don’t accountants will move on to greener pastures.
Q: Recently we have seen the youth uprising in protest of high levels of unemployment amongst the youth.
Does the problem also persist in the accountancy sector?
On the topic of unemployment we need to realize that the public sector is the engine of growth.
We can’t always depend on the government.
Accountants in this country however, have nothing to worry about as there is currently a shortage [accountants] in this country.
Every successful business needs an accountant so the more businesses that are created, the easier it will be for accountants.
Q: What challenges did you face as the 1st President of BICA?
We as a country for the last 21 years have had a shortage of professional accountants.
Even today, that is still the case.
When a qualification of this nature is brought into the country, it involves a change in mindset which I had to facilitate.
We had to bring in the concept of articles where accredited firms like us and others can receive these qualifications.
It comes with a lot of pressure.
Q: Finally, what community engagement does Grant Thornton and yourself partake in?
On the 27th of August we are having our CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)event.
For the last 2 years we have not selected the projects.
It is up to our members to select what initiative we come together for.
Last year we went to an eye care center.
We do this every year.
I’m also, in my personal capacity, involved in a free medical clinic next to GICC.
The Vice President was there three weeks ago to come and initiate a free eye checkup for junior school kids. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/talking-business-growth/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/a1d71e19938ced6500441f3882a061214896807492e65c919fb7cc83730aeed5.json | |
[
"Portia Mlilo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:11 | null | 2016-08-19T20:08:58 | Rollers restore pride following a season of discontent Township Rollers' BeMobile Premier league championship as given their supporters something to shout | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fthe-storm-is-over%2F.json | en | null | The storm is over | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Rollers restore pride following a season of discontent
Township Rollers’ BeMobile Premier league championship as given their supporters something to shout about again after a turbulent 2015/2016 season.
Following their mid-season on and off the pitch drama, Popa- as they are affectionately known, stamped their name in the history books for the worst championship in the country’s Premier League history.
They started the season well without losing a game in the first round and when it seemed they would have it easy towards the final analysis, their troubles started.
The whole drama began when they signed midfielder, Ofentse Nato, in February this year.
After his third game at Rollers, an avalanche of protests started with different teams complaining that the former India’s Atletico De Kolkata player was not properly registered at Rollers resulting in the club being docked 8 points.
It appeared there had been some irregularities in his registration in the sense that an International Transfer Certificate (ITC) was not applied for prior to the end of the registration period of 31st January 2016.
Botswana Premier League (BPL) board of governors suspended BPL CEO Bennett Mamelodi and the Executive Secretary to the CEO Mogolo Sekgwa.
The then BPL Chairman, Walter Kgabung, and his deputy, Solomon Mantswe were recalled from their positions.
Rollers then referred the Nato judgment to Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for clarification of the player’s status.
They argued that according to BFA Play Rules and Regulations Article 22.13 a professional whose contract has expired prior to the transfer window can be registered outside the window.
Mochudi Centre Chiefs were crowned the league champions after Rollers lost points.
The matter was then heard before the National Disciplinary Committee again and the judgment ordered for a play-off fixture as Chiefs could not be crowned champions with soft points.
A deciding fixture that had been scheduled for Francistown ended amid dramatic scenes as Chiefs who had obstinately fielded seven players were reduced to six players after an injury and the fixture was nullified.
Last week the determined Rollers walloped Chiefs 5-1 in a rearranged fixture at Molepolole Sports Complex to claim the championship and although they are yet to receive their trophy and medals, they are relieved that their troubles are over and they have their eyes set on the new season.
Rollers have since started preparing for the next season and they have had a10-day pre-season training camp in Rustenburg.
Over the weekend the team had friendly games in Lesotho where they won 1-0 against Matlama FC and lost 2-1 against United FC.
Speaking to Voice Sport this week Rollers Public Relations Officer Phempheretlhe Pheto said they are waiting to be officially crowned the champions and be given their trophy and medals.
He said they had a difficult season and they just want to bury the past and focus on the coming season.
“We had friendly games to test our players’ fitness and prepare for the new season. Rollers is a big team, so we need to do early preparations and have quality players because our opponents always double their effort when playing against us. On the 3rd September we will be unveiling our new players and launching new sponsors. We want to be very competitive and work hard to defend our title. We are still waiting for CAS date for our case. Management has not yet decided whether to withdraw or not. It is important to understand and know the rules of the game so that mistakes are avoided in future,” said Pheto | https://www.thevoicebw.com/the-storm-is-over/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/31d3f5104b06c91702658beb19cf1c345617033bca1d1a321bf74dd3ad7aeeff.json | |
[
"Consumer Watchdog"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:22 | null | 2016-08-26T20:15:36 | I bought shoes from a local boutique amounting to P900, but after wearing them a few days I noticed the top part was detaching from the base showing that t | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fmy-shoes-broke%2F.json | en | null | My shoes broke! | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | I bought shoes from a local boutique amounting to P900, but after wearing them a few days I noticed the top part was detaching from the base showing that the glue on the shoe is of poor quality which came as a shock especially considering the price.
I immediately returned the shoes to supplier and told me there is no refund meanwhile there is no such disclaimer in the shop neither was I made aware of it when I purchased.
She told me to take something in exchange and unfortunately there is nothing as most of the clothes are of poor quality although priced around P650.
I told her I did not find anything but she still decides she will not refund me. What can I do?
I think you need to educate this store about the Consumer Protection Regulations.
Section 13 (1) (a) of the Regulations demands that suppliers offer products that “are of merchantable quality”, which is defined as being “fit for the purposes for which commodities of that kind are usually purchased”.
Put simply, a pair of shoes should function as shoes.
They should protect your feet for a reasonable period and shouldn’t fall apart after a few days.
It’s quite simple.
The general rule when something goes wrong like this is that the supplier can choose one of the three Rs: a refund, a repair or a replacement.
There would be nothing wrong with the supplier trying to repair the shoes, or to offer you another pair in exchange for the faulty ones, or just to give you your money back.
But what they’re saying here is completely unacceptable.
This store has let you down badly by selling you shoes that weren’t of merchantable quality and they need to fix this with one of the three Rs and they need to do this right now.
I suggest that you write them a letter explaining that you know your rights and insisting that they satisfy them.
I suggest you demand either an identical replacement pair of shoes or a complete refund.
Tell them that you’ve spoken to us and that you won’t hesitate to take legal action against them if they fail to respect your rights.
Let me know how they react! | https://www.thevoicebw.com/my-shoes-broke/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/e223009524a0962541d68d2e701dd69c5eeb5055e61e5ef4cffa4539f351d7b7.json | |
[
"Consumer Watchdog"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:46 | null | 2016-08-19T20:20:17 | I bought a car from one of the car dealers in Francistown and the car gave me a problem the following day. It was producing some sounds in the engine. I re | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fwont-fix-car%2F.json | en | null | Won’t they fix my car? | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | I bought a car from one of the car dealers in Francistown and the car gave me a problem the following day.
It was producing some sounds in the engine.
I returned it to the dealers and they refused to help saying there is no warranty.
I did not sign any documents when I bought the car.
They just signed the registration papers of the car as we were registering the car into my wifes ownership
We never came across such words about the warranty we just paid and got the car and everything was done.
There was too much excitement of a new car so we didn’t waste any time as we were looking forward to enjoy our new car.
So there was less talking with the gentlemen.
We just talked about the price and that was it.
Please help. I am now helpless since I can not drive it anymore?
Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s much you can do.
When you buy a second-hand car, particularly from one of the less reputable dealers, you usually buy the vehicle without any warranty.
The words might vary, some will say the sale is “voetstoots” (meaning “as it stands”), others will say “as seen”, others are more direct and simply say “no warranty”.
When you sent me the receipt that they gave you it was quite obvious.
Stamped right in the middle of the receipt were the words “No guarantee”, meaning that the dealer offers you no assurance that the vehicle is roadworthy.
The law on these situations is quite simple. You disclaim your right to a warranty when you agree to this condition.
This doesn’t mean that the dealer can lie to you, they can’t hide some disastrous fault in the car but they are able to say that they won’t help you if the car fails.
Given that this is an old car then it’s reasonable to assume it’s going to break down sooner or later.
Unfortunately for you it was sooner.
Unless you’re an expert mechanic you are taking a real risk when you buy a second-hand car.
Our advice is always to get a trusted mechanic to check a car you’re considering buying before you hand over your money.
If you don’t know one, I’m sure the last garage that serviced your last car will lend you one for a small fee.
It might cost you a few hundred but it could easily save you tens of thousands. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/wont-fix-car/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/9e20cbcda7432b68e9d461002e7dfc04f85d8980e5829621e212d84ff12c71f8.json | |
[
"Shingirai Madondo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:28 | null | 2015-05-25T09:24:12 | Velvet voiced Charma Gal aka Magdeline Lesolebe-Mogwe could be commanding a lot of respect from entertainment lovers across the region. She is a roc | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fcharma-gal-hangs-dirty-linen-in-divorce-papers%2F.json | en | null | Charma Gal hangs dirty linen in divorce papers | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Velvet voiced Charma Gal aka Magdeline Lesolebe-Mogwe could be commanding a lot of respect from entertainment lovers across the region.
She is a rock star kind of a singer with a wide following in the country and beyond the borders of Botswana.
The talented Charma Gal is also reputed for her extra-ordinary performances in the country and across Africa.
But she does not command any reputation in her marital paradise. Charma Gal is not treated as a charming one in her marriage.
Guess Charma Gal and her husband Kabelo Mogwe really do not belong together.
Charma Gal has decided to wash the celebrity couple’s dirty linen in divorce papers leaked to The Voice early this week.
In the divorce papers which have since been filed in the Francistown High Court for divorce proceedings to be instituted, Charma Gal described how her 3-year marriage has been a living hell in graphic details.
Charma Gal and Kabelo were married to each other out of community of property befire the District Commissioner at Tlokweng village on December 3 2011.
In her filing arguments, Charma Gal is praying for decree nisi for divorce, division of estate, costs of suit and/or alternative relief.
According to court papers, the marriage between the parties has broken down irretrievably in that the defendant (Kabelo Mogwe) has behaved in a manner that the plaintiff (Charma Gal) cannot reasonably be expected to continue living with him.
Charma Gal charged that Kabelo has no respect for her in that he uses insulting and derogatory language towards the Matebele hit maker.
She accused Kabelo of persistently referring her as an old woman who cannot conceive.
The couple has not sired a child together.
“The plaintiff has had three miscarriages since the parties were married with the strain between the parties being a contributory factor to such miscarriages,” reads part of the filing affidavit.
It is also argued that Kabelo displays behavior which makes the plaintiff fearful for her safety.
Further arguments suggest that Kabelo went on to the extent of secretly obtaining a sim-card and used it for the past three years to send inappropriate text messages to Charma Gal accusing her of having sexual relations with other men.
The persistent arguments between the parties have emotionally affected Charma Gal to an extent that in one instances, she attempted to commit suicide by overdosing tablets.
In another instance, Charma argued in her filed affidavit that she attempted to burn down their matrimonial home at Boseja ward in Mogoditshane due to high stress levels caused by the complete breakdown in communication between the parties. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/charma-gal-hangs-dirty-linen-in-divorce-papers/ | en | 2015-05-25T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/082d24e82316e8df706cc1000ab36dd4f5efb72052012888d57607b79faba370.json | |
[
"Onneile Setlalekgosi"
] | 2016-08-26T16:49:18 | null | 2016-08-26T16:49:57 | Health services came to a halt at Old Naledi Clinic last Wednesday as thieves went on the rampage spraying nurses and patients with fire extinguishers. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2F61355-2%2F.json | en | null | Thieves spray fire extinguishers inside Old-Naledi clinic | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Health services came to a halt at Old Naledi Clinic amid chaotic scenes last Wednesday evening as petty thieves went on the rampage spraying nurses and patients with fire extinguishers.
The three youthful thieves allegedly went to the clinic pretending to be accompanying a friend with a cut on the finger.
When the nurses invited the suspect with a wound into the consultation room, the other two who had remained outside allegedly pulled down the clinic fire-extinguishers and started started spraying, causing a commotion inside the clinic.
A concerned councilor for the ward, Mathata Mosekwa who was called to the scene, said after spraying the clinic premises, the culprits attempted to open the consultation room. “They were planning to let their their friend out so they could escape the scene as their thieving plan had failed” he said.
Mosako said nurses that were attending to the suspect, pulled him inside and locked the door.
He revealed that the suspect was later handed over to the police.
Some of the victims told of how they were terrified by the attack and inhaled a lot of the fire extinguisher gas. “The clinic got closed for a few days after the incident and reopened this week,” she said.
Superintendent King Tshebo of Old Naledi Police said they have one suspect in custody, while two are still at large and that investigation into the matter continues.
The Councillor also urged Old Naledi residents to be cautious, as the nearby Tshwaragano primary school had also been broken into the previous weekend. “The culprits stole school radio, plasma television and microwave,” he said. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/61355-2/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/6cd0126602dea3bb43f56b283513aafa8eb32b68dc8b7940ba8c170bc3ee26cd.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:49:46 | null | 2016-08-26T22:35:13 | President Robert Mugabe has come under immense pressure with church-based organisations calling on Parliament to move a motion to impeach him if he fails t | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fchurches-seek-failed-mugabes-removal%2F.json | en | null | Churches seek failed Mugabe’s removal | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | President Robert Mugabe has come under immense pressure with church-based organisations calling on Parliament to move a motion to impeach him if he fails to resolve the economic crisis immediately.
Organisations involved in this campaign include Zimbabwe Divine Destiny (ZDD), Christian Alliance (CA), Christian Voice, Prayer Network of Zimbabwe (PNZ) and Zimbabwe Pastors Fellowship (ZPF).
In a statement released Tuesday, the pressure groups urged Mugabe’s government to “open a national dialogue to urgently resolve the crisis”, failure to which he must be impeached.
The faith-based organisations said in the event of Mugabe failing to do as demanded, they would ask Parliament to move a motion to impeach him over bad governance.
Following Mugabe’s removal from office “a transitional government or authority” will be set up “handle the crisis and carry the nation through until the next election”, the statement said.
“We make a Prophetic Declaration to end the culture of threats, political violence and torture which stand as the major hindrance Zimbabweans face when trying to resolve their challenges,” read part of the statement.
The churches warned Mugabe against human rights abuses saying he should stop police brutality and implement electoral reforms before the 2018 elections.
This comes soon after major groups announced plans to stage demonstrations this week.
Opposition parties Monday said they will march against economic decline and misrule this Friday while the MDC-T youths said they would do so this Wednesday.
Church organisations are expected to march on Thursday.
Tens of demonstrations have taken place throughout the country in the last few weeks.
According to the churches, Mugabe’s government must acknowledge that the country is in a dire situation requiring an extra-ordinary collective response to prevent total collapse and civil unrest.
MDC-T’s Mabvuku-Tafara MP, James Maridadi, recently pledged to move a motion in parliament to impeach Mugabe saying he 92-year-old leader has completely failed the nation.
“It is an open secret that majority of Zimbabweans and opposition parties have been talking of the need to impeach President Mugabe. I am personally one of the people who actually think President Mugabe must be impeached and so I am going to walk the talk,” said Maridadi. New Zimbabwe | https://www.thevoicebw.com/churches-seek-failed-mugabes-removal/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/5a106f782fbe22532dd90b8f55bfc4a44c10a758441e2815d330386c7b36ee64.json | |
[
"Dubani Wa Dubani"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:59 | null | 2016-08-19T20:09:48 | A married father of six is recovering from horrific injuries at Nyangabgwe Hospital after bravely fending off a vicious leopard attack in the wee hours of | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fman-survives-leopard-attack%2F.json | en | null | Man survives leopard attack | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | A married father of six is recovering from horrific injuries at Nyangabgwe Hospital after bravely fending off a vicious leopard attack in the wee hours of Monday morning at Ngwasha settlement.
Michael Shadreck, a pump attendant with Elephant Sense, a company that pumps water for wildlife in the Ngwasha area, along the Nata-Kasane road, told of how he punched and suffocated the beast into submission before calling wildlife officers who live 25 kilometers from the place of incident.
Shadreck who lives alone at the campsite said he could not shout for help as the wildlife officers are his nearest neighbours.
“The water engine runs for 24 hours which means its fuel has to be occasionally replenished. On Monday I had to do that at 4am. The leopard attacked as I made my way back from the engine which is in the same yard I live in,” he said.
The attack, Shadreck said, was so sudden and all he heard was what sounded like a muted cat mew and that when he turned his face the big cat landed on him.
“It made for my face and sank its teeth into my lips closing my mouth. Realizing it would rip off my lips or suffocate me I grabbed its head with my left hand and pulled it towards my face to loosen its grip. At the same time I squeezed its throat in with my left hand. After a long moment it let go, turned its back on me and for a moment I thought it was running away,” Shadreck said.
“As sudden as it had let go it turned back and came flying at me again. I punched hard and it fell to the ground. It then flew at me again two more times and I again felled it to the ground with my right hand,” he continued.
Shadreck went on to say that on recovering from his third blow the big cat launched another attack sinking its teeth into the back of his head.
“As my other hand struggled with its claws, I grabbed its throat and squeezed as hard as I could. Soon it began to weaken and eventually I let go. It had fainted and still suffocating it I dragged it into the tin shelter I live in. I locked it in before calling the wildlife officials who came and shot it dead through the window,” the leopard survivor said.
Quizzed on where he had got the strength to fight off the beast he said: “It was the will to live and the power of God. I never at any moment though of dying and I silently prayed to God to help me win as I fought the animal,” he said. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/man-survives-leopard-attack/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/ee0ad5ce6699fdfaf6d3100d9e5d82a806fb908847cc49da99fa2f5e44ad674c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:01 | null | 2015-12-04T20:00:50 | Compassionate... Eureka wholesalers last week donated toiletries worth P10 000 to Matsha College students admitted at Scottish Livingstone Hospital | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Feureka-donates-to-matsha-students%2F.json | en | null | Eureka donates to Matsha students | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Compassionate…
Eureka wholesalers last week donated toiletries worth P10 000 to Matsha College students admitted at Scottish Livingstone Hospital in Molepolole.
Seven students died while more than 100 were injured recently when a truck they were travelling in burst a tyre and overturned in Dutlwe Village.
The goods were handed over to the hospital authorities by company’s Sales and Marketing Officer, Smarts Sebele. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/eureka-donates-to-matsha-students/ | en | 2015-12-04T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/99dc6cb705346bf6987c2ef3c154a28c59c7198ac59c7ad43073569dc20157ca.json | |
[
"Staff Reporter"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:03 | null | 2010-08-06T12:00:46 | When 79 -year- old Jacobine Mokgele made the Florence Nightingale pledge during her graduation as a nurse in 1964 she was not only doing it as a normal rou | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fa-pledge-to-nurse-to-life%2F.json | https://www.thevoicebw.com/a-pledge-to-nurse-to-life/ | en | null | A PLEDGE TO NURSE TO LIFE | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | When 79 -year- old Jacobine Mokgele made the Florence Nightingale pledge during her graduation as a nurse in 1964 she was not only doing it as a normal routine but as a real lifetime commitment to care for the sick.
And this is what she has been doing since then and even after her retirement in 1996 making her a ‘household name’ in Mochudi where she has been fulfilling her pledge.
“It is a commitment that I made and a commitment that I will stick for as long as I still have the energy. Unlike most nurses of nowadays who are just doing the job as a means of survival for me and other nurses of yesteryears it was all about giving proper care to the patients,’’ she said adding that back then nurses-patients relationships were very common because of the special bond that was formed during the care.
Born in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa in 1931, Mma Mokgele trained as a general nurse and midwife at the Baragwaneth Hospital in that country and practiced there for a few years before moving to then Bechuanaland with her husband in 1970.
Upon her arrival in the country she joined Deborah Retief Memorial Hospital in Mochudi, a health institution which she worked for until her retirement. However this did not mean the end of her career as a caregiver as she became one of the first retired nurses to introduce home-based care in the Kgatleng district.
Caring in the home
“During that time many people were living and dying of HIV/AIDS and hospitals were overflowing with patients with some being turned away as there was no space to accommodate them. This then resulted in families and relatives shouldering the burden of care giving despite the fact that they were not trained to do,’’ she said.
It was then that they decided to close the gap and introduce home-based care where they moved from household to household teaching people how to take care of their loved ones.
“The idea was to create an environment that was almost close to hospitals and to empower the care givers by teaching them how best to provide the care and making those sick feeling loved and well taken care,’’ explained Mma Mokgele or JR as she is commonly known in Mochudi.
She however said the home-based care was not confined to people living HIV though they were top on the list.
“It was all about taking care of the sick and even teaching new mothers how to take care of their babies. However the home based care programme was eventually discontinued in Mochudi but that did not stop me from giving the love and care to the people because I believe it is what I was called to do,’’ she said.
Mma Mokgele who is an active member of the Botswana Retired Nurses Society is still actively involved in the organization with a project in the pipeline in the Kgatleng district which will see them putting up a structure where people can call in for care.
“ I am failing to resist care giving and if I was offered a job as a nurse in any nearby clinic I would gladly accept it,’’ she said revealing that she was offered a job in Gaborone but turned it down because of the distance considering her age and the fact that she would have to commute everyday.
Asked to comment on the nurses of nowadays and the health sector in general, Mma Mokgele looked down and shook her head before saying, “I did nursing and have been taking care of people for years because it is something that I love to do and do with passion. It had nothing to do with money because the money was even attractive. But what we are having now is people joining nursing so they can be employed not because they care for people, this in the end compromises the care giving.” | https://www.thevoicebw.com/a-pledge-to-nurse-to-life/ | en | 2010-08-06T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/a1e49e24dcad2bdf1f919d4420aee2e85e1abc615c240ca7d581273a53536432.json |
[
"Onneile Setlalekgosi"
] | 2016-08-26T13:06:43 | null | 2016-08-19T20:12:39 | A persisting stench nearly forced an Old Naledi man, Mosalagae Motshipa, to relocate from his house in 07 ward. In a candid interview with the Voice, the 4 | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fman-discovers-decomposed-fetus%2F.json | en | null | Man discovers decomposed fetus | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | A persisting stench nearly forced an Old Naledi man, Mosalagae Motshipa, to relocate from his house in 07 ward.
In a candid interview with the Voice, the 42-year-old said he became aware of an unpleasant odour emanating from his yard each morning as he brushed his teeth.
Motshipa said the reeking initially assaulted his nostrils during the President Day holidays, but wrongfully dismissed it as a dead cat.
After a few weeks of the smell intensifying, he consulted other tenants about the foul odour.
“A few days later when I tried to use the toilet located outside the house, I discovered that the whole toilet seat had blood stains and there were used sanitary pads beside the toilet. I became suspicious,” he said.
Motshipa also said that since the discovery of sanitary pads in the bathroom area, he started monitoring the female tenant who resides with them in the same yard.
“The woman had a huge tummy. Everyone could tell from a distance that she was pregnant. But ever since the smell her tummy has gone flat,” Motshipa noted.
It is likely that the increase in temperature due to the approach of summer exacerbated the smell which prompted him to investigate further.
He thus proceeded to check the drain-hole behind his house which is where he made the appalling discovery.
Wrapped in a white plastic bag was a decomposed fetus.
Station Commander of old Naledi police, Superintendent King Tshebo, said they have submitted the suspected fetus sample to Princess Marina for examination.
When probed if there have been similar incidents in the area, he confirmed that in 2015 two such cases were reported in the jurisdiction. Fortunately, in one of the incidents the child survived and was rehabilitated at Princess Marina Hospital.
There has been one case of this nature in 2016 and if confirmed, this will be the 2nd.
He urged families in the dilapidated area to accept their unborn children regardless of their financial situation.
“Lives are very precious and what we find in our jurisdiction is often appalling. In one scenario dogs were dragging the plastic with a fetus through the streets. I urge people to take lives preciously. Even if you are financially disadvantaged, the government is there for you.”
He also implored the public to report any suspicious behavior pertinent to matters of this nature.
“I appeal to the general public to be aware. If you know of someone pregnant and all of a sudden they are not and there’s no baby or reports of a miscarriage – please report it immediately” he pleaded.
No arrests have been made and investigations are still ongoing. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/man-discovers-decomposed-fetus/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/44a55692361f91874d679d7b7c6043ba63d7be79a348df7200546ba429f17f37.json | |
[
"Shingirai Madondo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:35 | null | 2016-08-19T20:40:44 | Government, through the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources requires at least P4.2 billion to invest in water supply and power generation for | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fgovt-seeks-p4-2bn-water-power%2F.json | en | null | Govt. seeks P4.2bn for water, power | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Government, through the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources requires at least P4.2 billion to invest in water supply and power generation for it to achieve provision of clean water and sufficient electricity.
Vice President and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairperson Mokgweetsi Masisi made this revelation when addressing fellow democrats during the Francistown region’s fundraising dinner over the weekend.
The country’s national power demand currently stands at an average of 550 and 620MW, depending on the season and Masisi says government is leaving no stone unturned in its bid to become a net supplier of the scarce commodity in the near future.
Under normal circumstances Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), the national power utility, produces 470 MW at its coal-fired Morupule B Power Plant. But due to frequent breakdowns at the power stations, the output decreases time and again.
To mitigate the shortfall caused by the frequent breakdowns at the power station, the country imports the difference megawatts from the neighboring South Africa’s Eskom. But this is expected to come to an end sooner than later.
The VP says it is against this backdrop that government is looking into expanding the country’s energy mix by tapping into their abundance renewable energy sources, enabling their goal of becoming a regional powerhouse and major power exporter in the next few years.
Besides power generation, the government is looking at dealing with the water crisis especially in the southern part of the country. As much as the country aspires to become a net exporter of electricity by 2019, the government also wants to have enough water supplies.
Masisi says government is looking forward to generate power using different ways. He added that the government has agreed with Public Private Partnership (PPP) to generate power through gas, solar and coal.
“Power stations of solar, gas and coal-fired ones will be set up beginning this year. And we have made it a point that there will be sufficient power by the year 2019. We are expecting to export some of the excess power by 2019,” said Masisi.
Furthermore, Masisi says, the government is working towards drilling boreholes in the southern part of the country to mitigate water shortages. Without creating deficit, Masisi said the government is doing everything to raise the money to finance the project.
In addition, Masisi said wastewater will be purified into portable water once more.
He said this will result in wastewater not polluting underground water that the country is expecting to utilize in the future. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/govt-seeks-p4-2bn-water-power/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/e104d5d3a38e0be9ab6ff1c3a00dfb8d5d41e07eb81fe7a992f62095c66feb80.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:09:56 | null | 2016-08-19T20:08:49 | Congratulations are in order for Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Fidelis Molao, whose bachelor days will be coming to an end in Oct | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fmolao-ties-knot%2F.json | en | null | Molao ties the knot | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Congratulations are in order for Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Fidelis Molao, whose bachelor days will be coming to an end in October.
Molao will be tying knot with his long time partner from Mafa family in Sebina.
Shaya wishes you all the best and will be looking forward to that VIP invitation. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/molao-ties-knot/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/7084e2297fdbffcc0f365cb632944c941a964bf7819d1cc4381527f493f8c827.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:49:46 | null | 2016-08-26T22:50:34 | I am Marry, a 24 –year- old married woman with two biological children and two step- daughters. During our courtship and early days of marriage, my husband | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Flove-i-feeling%2F.json | en | null | Is this love that I am feeling? | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Is this love that I am feeling?
I am Marry, a 24 –year- old married woman with two biological children and two step- daughters.
During our courtship and early days of marriage, my husband was a caring, loving and romantic man but a year into our marriage he lost his job and things have been bad since then.
His occasional drinking has become a regular thing. He comes home very late and sometimes in the morning drunk, and when he gets home he forces me to get up and prepare food for him.
At first he used to beat me for asking him where he has been.
I stopped asking and now he beats me for anything really, even small things like talking to a male person or meeting up with friends.
The worst thing is that he has started having affairs with different women.
On one occasion I went to his girlfriend’s house and I confronted her, sadly so, I found my husband there and my husband battered me in front of her, while the neighbors were watching.
I felt embarrassed, humiliated and belittled.
He then dragged me home with the girlfriend in tow, and when we got home he continued to beat me.
He said he was now beating me for finding out about his girlfriend and demanded to know who had told me about the affair as he accused me of stalking him.
I have lost hope and I feel useless. I spend most of my time crying.
I don’t know what to do.
I have talked to his brother, who called us in and spoke to us, showing Paul that what he is doing is wrong.
That helped for few weeks before the beatings resumed.
His brother also gave him a job at his company hoping that this would help, but he has not stopped drinking, coming home late, beating me and having affairs that have put me at risk of contracting STIs and HIV.
I have always consoled myself by saying,“it’s because he has lost his job and so he is frustrated,” but now he has a job and things are still not changing.
I also thought maybe if I give him another child he will change.
I am seven months pregnant and things are going from bad to worse.
What do you think would be the best solution for Marry’s situation? Send in your advice to kws@thevoicebw.com . Find out how Marry was assisted next week.
Quiz
What type of abuse is uffered by Marry?
A. Physical
B. Emotional
C. Verbal
D. All of the above
SMS KWS followed by your answer selection to 16510 eg: KWS B | https://www.thevoicebw.com/love-i-feeling/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/66d3d27846d046c09f4cff76d995cb43473187df29256717d0f5c5ba08eacba5.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T14:49:20 | null | 2016-08-26T14:50:16 | Botswana’s only one stop shop online platform focussing on community interests and innovation Tsena envisioned to be an online gateway to Botswana. Obj | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Ftsena-botswana-online-national-information-portal%2F.json | en | null | national information portal | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Botswana’s only one stop shop online platform focussing on community interests and innovation
Tsena envisioned to be an online gateway to Botswana.
Objective is for Batswana and the rest of the world to be able to experience Botswana, anywhere, anytime, through Tsena.
Introducing Tsena. An online one stop shop, and information sharing platform on anything and everything about Botswana, focusing on community interests and innovation. Tsena is the first of its kind in Botswana.
The word “Tsena” is a Setswana word meaning enter. Tsena is envisioned to be the online gateway to Botswana; a portal where Batswana and the rest of the world can be more informed about Botswana.
The objective of Tsena is to take the country to the rest of the world, to celebrate Botswana’s achievements and successes, increase community interaction by sharing a wide range of information and enable users to explore, see and experience Botswana through the eyes of her people.
At the portal’s launch held in Gaborone on the 23rd of August, Tsena’s Project Manager, Thato Moruti said there is more to Botswana and it is Batswana’s responsibility to tell their own stories to the world.
“There is so much more to Botswana than just nature, beef and diamonds. It is our responsibility as Batswana to ensure we take Botswana to the rest of the world, imploring people to visit and even invest and in doing so, enable Batswana to also know more about their country and its people.
With Tsena, you are able to find out anything and everything about Botswana and information on Tsena is accessible from anywhere at anytime.”
Through Tsena, Moruti says they aim to increase community interaction and information sharing as well as increase the use of ICT across the country.
“The best storytellers are those that have been cast in the actual story. This means that the best storytellers about Botswana are Batswana and those who have interacted with Batswana.
Go to Tsena to share your BW story and open the door to everything Botswana has to offer. Every news portal is basic and shares the same information but Tsena is about Botswana by Batswana. Tsena. Bona Botswana. Make it your daily information portal.”
The online information sharing platform is a community portal powered by Mascom Wireless. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/tsena-botswana-online-national-information-portal/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/91ed09bd37c7de6877746431f791b2d6469119f896cf667ed2091dccbf8ea72b.json | |
[
"Gasegale Sengwaketse"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:53 | null | 2016-08-19T20:04:56 | Q. Dear Gase, I’m a young lady aged 25; my parents separated so I was brought up by my mum and her parents. In 2012 my mum remarried and the elders explain | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fwho-am-i%2F.json | en | null | Who am I? | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Q. Dear Gase, I’m a young lady aged 25; my parents separated so I was brought up by my mum and her parents.
In 2012 my mum remarried and the elders explained that my brother and I should not go with my mum to her new home but should instead remain with our biological father’s family because that is where we originate.
We agreed to remain at our mum’s home.
Now the big issue is that my grandparents have passed on; my brother and I are now left using our dad’s last name, a man who never took any responsibility or whatsoever in raising us.
My brother and I took action by paying him a visit to discuss the fact that we do not really know our identity as he abandoned us years ago. He assured us that he’s now with us and we’re welcome in his home.
What hurts is that he remarried without informing us and it is evident that the woman he married does not welcome us in their lives.
She has often told me that when I’m at her house I’m not visiting her but her husband.
She does not even respond to my greetings.
When I bring this to my dad’s attention he says nothing about it.
My problem is that I do not know who I am; it’s now too late for my dad and I to get to know each other well as my brother and I are not welcome in his home.
I have a dilemma as to whether or not I should revert to my grandfather’s last name; all I want is peace and nothing else.
It’s difficult for me to answer when people ask who I am.
I sometimes wonder what last name I will give to my children.
My brother wanted to take the matter to the customary court but I talked him out of it, saying we needed to find a way to reconcile with our dad; now it looks like that is not going to be possible.
The truth is that you and your brother are over the age of 21 and are at that stage in life where you’re no longer under the care of parent/grandparents and can now make your own decisions concerning your lives.
If your dad has said that you’re welcome in his life and his home but then you find that his wife is unwelcoming, there’s nothing you can do about it as you cannot force her to love you…especially when your dad is just lukewarm about this whole matter.
It seems he was just paying lip service when he said he’s with you and you’re welcome in his home.
If he really meant it, he would have convinced his wife to at least be civil; instead, she’s downright hostile…she won’t accept or at least acknowledge your greetings…to put it bluntly, she doesn’t love you, she doesn’t want you.
The fact that your dad is not saying anything about his wife’s attitude should tell you something; perhaps that’s your cue to make a quick exit, to retrace your steps and go back to living your life…after all, you’ve made it this far without him.
It is what it is, accept the situation and move on.
At your age, you and your brother should not be wasting your time trying to fit into your father’s home; you’ll just cause yourselves unnecessary stress and heartache…and you know what?
Your father’s wife may just enjoy seeing you go through all the pain and frustration.
Do not give her ammunition to use against you; she has clearly shown you that she does not care about you, so in your desperation to fit into your father’s live, you’re playing into her hands because she’s going to make sure that you and your brother feel like outsiders every time you visit her house.
She sounds like a nasty piece of work and if I were you I’d get out of her life because clearly, she doesn’t want you in it.
As I’ve already stated, you and your brother are no longer children…you’re adults…and your father is under no obligation to look after you.
Just let him and his wife be.
I know that for you this may be about love and not material gain, but when your love is not reciprocated you should understand that you cannot force the other person to love you back if they do not have it in them.
Under the circumstances, my advice to you and your brother is to leave your father and his wife alone.
Stop bothering them; just leave them in peace and focus on your lives.
Work hard and become successful individuals in your own right.
Your mother and grandparents did an excellent job in raising both of you and it’s now up to you to continue where they left off.
You can achieve anything you want in life if you focus and if you do not allow situations and people like your father and his wife to derail you.
Inform your father where you are and if at all he meant it when he said he’s with you, he’ll come looking for you; he’ll come and see you where you stay since he’s well aware that his wife does not want you two in their house.
Perhaps his wife suspects that you’re after her husband’s possessions and that could be the reason why she’s hostile to you.
You did mention that all you want is peace; other than love and peace, I’m not sure what you and your brother want from your father.
I hope your efforts to reconnect with him are not about inheritance…but in case they are and you want to know if you have any rights to a portion of his estate in the event that he dies, when that time comes you can engage a lawyer to find out for you or you can seek guidance from the Legal Aid set up by the government.
Please note, I said when that time comes, not now.
That said, I’d advise you not to waste your time and your life waiting to benefit from something that someone else worked hard for, even if that person was your father.
If he didn’t bring you up and he never cared for you up until now, it’s better just to accept that you were never a part of his life from the time he and your mum parted ways.
I don’t know what the divorce settlement was, but when you and your brother were minors and your mum and grandparents were raising you, that is when they should have taken him to task or even hauled him before the law for child maintenance.
About your last name, I would advise you to do what you feel is right for you and the children you will have in the future.
Your father was married to your mother and he is your father, so his last name is rightfully yours regardless of his current life and the drama that his wife is causing.
However, if you will feel more comfortable using your grandparents’ surname rather than your father’s, then go for it.
At the end of the day what really matters is what makes you happy and what brings you that inner peace that you so desire. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/who-am-i/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/f995fcbb5de095acd0bbab8b31ff7442b88e1e5f35268f84cba450c669af4346.json | |
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"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T13:10:36 | null | 2016-08-19T20:04:56 | The South African Afro Pop maestro Sindile ‘Ringo’ Madlingozi returns to Botswana on August 26 where he is set to mesmerise his legions of fans. Ringo is o | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fringo-amantle-billed-live-sessions%2F.json | en | null | Ringo, Amantle billed for live sessions | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | The South African Afro Pop maestro Sindile ‘Ringo’ Madlingozi returns to Botswana on August 26 where he is set to mesmerise his legions of fans.
Ringo is one of Africa’s strong vocalists whose music is known in the whole continent.
With the sessions having been on winter break, the show is expected to be filled to capacity as tickets are flying off shelves.
His fans will be treated to some of his best songs such as Sondela, Ndiyagodola, Nkqo Nkqo, Ekuseni and Eyakho.
He will share the stage with an equally strong vocalist in Amantle Brown, whose music has been making air waves in local radio stations.
The ‘Blackmampatile’ hit maker never disappoints whenever she performs, her strong vocals sets her a whole lot apart from many artists.
Her patience and professionalism in music has paid off as she has shared stages with many great musicians.
At the Mascom Live Sessions, her fans will be expecting her to do what she does best and give the best of her performances.
Born Amantle Ntshole before changing to Brown for differentiation and because of her dance moves being similar to that of American artist Chris Brown, Amantle is a profound R&B artist expressing general life experiences through music.
Many though know the Morwa born with her first hit and emotional song Moratiwa. She only has one eight tracked album, ‘Sa Pelo’
Meanwhile, Ringo was born in Gugulethu in 1964 and first attracted national attention when he and his band, Peto, won the Shell Road to Fame music competition in 1986.
Accolades include the South African Music Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1998 and 1999, and the Kora All Africa awards (the continent’s answer to the Grammy’s) for “Best Male Artist: Southern Africa” in 1998 and “Best Male Vocalist: African continent” in 1999. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/ringo-amantle-billed-live-sessions/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/8846957c3c728121811265551501d2d2686b655bc3b200b0909e39a9a57960b3.json | |
[
"Onneile Setlalekgosi"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:23 | null | 2016-08-19T20:05:42 | Business ideas, they say, can be found almost anywhere and jam producer Kesaobaka Ndovie is the first to acknowledge this after finding hers from a pregnan | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fthe-jam-maker%2F.json | en | null | The jam maker | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Business ideas, they say, can be found almost anywhere and jam producer Kesaobaka Ndovie is the first to acknowledge this after finding hers from a pregnancy craving.
The creative 31-year-old entrepreneur from Tlokweng, who now makes a living through making orange marmalade jam says she craved the jam while she was still pregnant.
After giving birth it was the merger of her long held entrepreneurship desire and her creative intuition that turned into a business venture.
The business, she says, grows by the day and she already supplies some of the local supermarkets, such as Choppies with orange marmalade jam.
Ndovie has since submitted her product for testing at Princess Marina hospital and National Food Technology Centre (NAFTEC) in Kanye where it was proven healthy for human consumption, with high levels of energy and protein.
When speaking to Voice Money this week, the enthusiastic entrepreneur said the jam business has proved to be profitable.
“I did the labeling, barcode and the jam logo in South Africa. I buy sugar and oranges locally and I sell the jam at P13.95 each” she said.
Ndovie says she believes her business has the potential to help reduce the high unemployment rate and that she hopes to hire more youth as the business grows.
She says she needs more manpower, especially during deliveries and whenever canning the jam.
The ambitious Ndovie is so passionate about her business that she is even considering supply supplying her product internationally.
She however says some stores reject her whenever she approaches them about supplying the Orange jam to them, but that does not deter her from pursuing the business dream.
Interestingly, Ndovie says she is determined to grow the business by introducing food products such as peanut butter, air freshener and pasta.
“Before starting the business in 2013, I carried out a market survey on the product and the feedback was so amazing,” she said.
The youthful business woman who started the business from her savings says she intends to seek funding to further grow the business. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/the-jam-maker/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/b1a7cf8024aca9926f55960896b34ad6032148041e97176cfda340e033b9ec1f.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T20:50:10 | null | 2016-08-26T22:30:22 | Attacks on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan by the Hawks threaten to devastate the economy, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) said in an open letter t | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fsa-staring-edge-economic-abyss%2F.json | en | null | SA staring down edge of economic abyss | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Attacks on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan by the Hawks threaten to devastate the economy, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) said in an open letter to President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday.
BLSA is an independent association whose members represent South African big business leadership and major multinational investors.
It said South Africa made great progress over the last eight months to stave off a ratings downgrade to junk status but that the country stands once more on the edge of an abyss.
“We urge you to act to preserve the unity and progress we have achieved since December by ensuring an end to the harassment, intimidation, and undermining of the leadership of our most important economic governance institutions,” BLSA said.
“On the economic front, your State of the Nation speech and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget, together with CEO led initiatives and joint action between government, business and labour, have begun to restore investor confidence in South Africa. On the political front, the free, fair, and effective conduct of our municipal elections has strengthened our democracy.”
It said the dignified acceptance of results by both winners and losers is clear evidence to the world that the South Africa has a strong, functioning constitutional democracy.
“The highly transparent and inclusive process of selecting our country’s new Public Protector has provided further evidence of the strength of our constitutional institutions.”
However, it warned that all this progress is threatened by the possible charge, or even arrest, of Gordhan.
Gordhan and other former SA Revenue Service officials were expected to meet the Hawks on Thursday to receive a letter of warning (which precedes an official charge) regarding an investigation unit set up when Gordhan was Sars commissioner from 1999 to 2009.
But Gordhan said on Wednesday that he will not appear at the Hawks office to obtain a warning statement.
“I have since taken legal counsel…. I am advised that I am under no legal obligation to present myself to the Hawks as directed in their letter. I have decided not to do”.
BLSA said the Hawks investigation of Gordhan “lacks any legitimacy or credibility”.
“It is shocking that our national collective effort to avoid a ratings downgrade and to restore inclusive economic growth is now being so insidiously subverted.
“If this sinister behaviour is allowed to continue the consequences will be devastating for our economy, and will fatally undermine our national efforts to address poverty, inequality, and unemployment,” he warned.
BLSA suggested that if there is to be an investigation into this issue that it should rather be conducted by a credible institution such as the Public Protector. News 24 | https://www.thevoicebw.com/sa-staring-edge-economic-abyss/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/ca6f39fce582f5667bc2e14c664b5de00e9a6e63005e9a27f2229f0b332fb010.json | |
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"Gasegale Sengwaketse"
] | 2016-08-26T20:49:51 | null | 2016-08-26T22:45:48 | Friends at bay So often we hear people complaining about being betrayed by their best friends; this happens mostly with girl friends. When are women going | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Ffive-ways-keep%2F.json | en | null | Five ways to keep | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Friends at bay
So often we hear people complaining about being betrayed by their best friends; this happens mostly with girl friends.
When are women going to get it? Your best friend is not a box for you to throw your relationship issues into, nor is s/he some kind of ‘safe’ to lock your secrets into.
The question is, if it is a secret, why are you telling it to someone else? Why do you put so much ‘trust’ in friends that those friends literally call the shots in your relationship?
When are you going to know the difference between a ‘friend’ and a real friend?
Here are five ways to make sure that your friends do not destroy your relationship; read through, and hopefully we will not hear/read any more stories of people whose relationships fell apart because they were back-stabbed by their closest friends.
1. Don’t Tell all
Gossiping is natural among friends. You tell each other secrets and share problems you may be going through with your friends. This could be a good thing because you can get a second opinion or get support.
However, telling all your business in regards to your relationship is not a wise thing to do even if you are telling it to your best friends. Some things should be left between the couple.
If your friend gets mad at you, they may start talking junk about your relationship or reveal some of the stuff you shared with them to your partner.
They could use it against you to take your man. It sounds crazy but it does happen.
2. Set Boundaries
Simply put, let your friends know what they are allowed to do and say when it comes to your relationship.
If you don’t want them giving you advice on your relationship, don’t let them.
If you don’t want them acting too friendly with your man or woman, let them know.
If you think they are prying too much, put them in their place.
3. Ignore bad advice
Sometimes you can have a friend who is naughty.
They know you are in a relationship but they don’t care.
They will try to get you to talk to someone else, go clubbing and meet new people, give you bad relationship advice, and all other things that are not good when you are in a relationship.
Ignore the bad advice and don’t fall for it. Your friends may try to tempt you to do something that could damage your relationship.
Resist the temptation and know when you are being given bad advice.
4. Know which friends to confide In
If you have a problem and you want to talk about it or get advice from one of your friends, know which one of them to confide in.
You don’t want to talk to a friend who always thinks negative, gossips too much, or one that doesn’t like who you are going with.
5. Make sure you have good friends
I know you have heard of stories that go like this: “My best friend stole my man!”
It happens, unfortunately.
All I will say is to choose your friends wisely. Know who to bring around your partner and who not to.
It does take two to tango so it can’t be all on one person.
However, if you have a friend that is just bad news, flirtatious, and just seems like they can’t really be trusted, don’t have them anywhere near your relationship or don’t have them as a friend at all.
Source: relationshipdisaster.com | https://www.thevoicebw.com/five-ways-keep/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/e0494f315ebcd4c98334094b1ee418a8ff59f66b98b8cb1e13870c0e37ca9afb.json | |
[
"Portia Mlilo"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:14 | null | 2016-08-26T22:25:56 | Woman Candidate Master (WCM), Naledi Marape, had by Wednesday, won her three games out of possible nine at the ongoing Africa Junior Chess Championships he | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fnaledi-shines-africa-championships%2F.json | en | null | Naledi Shines at Africa Championships | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Woman Candidate Master (WCM), Naledi Marape, had by Wednesday, won her three games out of possible nine at the ongoing Africa Junior Chess Championships held in Port Elizabeth South Africa.
Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) sent a team of 17 young players aged between 8 and 18 to participate in the championships. Nine year old WCM Marape finished second and won silver medal in the championships held in Zambia in 2015 while Besa Masaiti won bronze medal.
The event is open to all African Federations affiliated to the World Chess Federation (FIDE).
BCF Public Relations Director Keenese Katisenge said the winners of the tournament will be awarded FIDE titles.
She said the winners of each age group category will also get an invite to participate in the 2017 World Youth Chess Championships.
“This is the opportunity for our young athletes to grow and get a ticket to the world championships. We have sent a very competitive team and we are expecting them to bring medals. The team has prepared well and the players participated in local tournaments to prepare for championships. Chess is growing and the youngsters have shown potential to take the sport to the next level. The Championship is played in accordance with FIDE regulations as a 9 Round Swiss System tournament. The time control is 90 minutes for the game for each player,” said Katisenge | https://www.thevoicebw.com/naledi-shines-africa-championships/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/2cdd8bb154bf9c6752dafe38e0823811c24887fbb3c330bf7584f1e30d062012.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:02:53 | null | 2015-12-04T07:56:55 | The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources has announced a drop in retail pump prices for petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin that will effe | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Ffuel-prices-drop-2%2F.json | en | null | Fuel Prices Drop | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | The Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources has announced a drop in retail pump prices for petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin that will effect at midnight.
Unleaded petrol 93 and 95 will decrease by 17thebe and 16thebe per litre respectively while diesel 500 ppm and diesel 50 ppm will decrease by 14thebe and 16thebe per litre respectively.
Paraffin on the other hand will decrease by 13thebe per litre.
The decrease, according to the ministry, is due to a decline in international crude oil prices and refined product prices. “The government will continue to closely monitor the development of petroleum products prices in both regional and international markets. This will enable government to take more appropriate and informed decisions to ensure optimal price control to both the general public and the fuel supply industry,” reads a communiqué from the ministry.
The public has been advised to continue practicing fuel conservation measures, to save fuel and reduce the effects of high fuel costs and environmental impacts. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/fuel-prices-drop-2/ | en | 2015-12-04T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/69414d487e2a0ec0967e54edd3d4149f1178f10e6b366f493e1a63c75c2f189a.json | |
[
"Portia Mlilo"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:48 | null | 2016-08-26T23:50:27 | Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited Chief Operating Officer Anthony Oabona Masunga, who is currently the interim Managing Director of the corpo | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fthe-telecoms-maestro%2F.json | en | null | The telecoms maestro | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited Chief Operating Officer Anthony Oabona Masunga, who is currently the interim Managing Director of the corporation is a man on a mission.
BTCL this year listed on the local stock exchange amidst high hopes but things are not looking good at the moment as share prices are going down.
Voice Reporter Portia Mlilo had a chat with Masunga to find out what plans he has up his sleeves to restore investor confidence and how he hopes to turnaround the company’s fortunes.
Man on a mission
Q. For how long have you been in the telecommunications industry?
A . I have over 20 years experience in the field of Telecommunications and Information Technology.
I have worked in various projects for different companies and my roles have ranged from strategy formulation, programme management, product development, technology innovation to business planning.
Q. Where did you study and what are some of the companies that you have worked for?
A. I did my computer science degree in Canada. In 1995 I came back home and worked for the Central Bank in their IT Department and thereafter joined BNPC where I established their IT department.
In 2000 I joined Mascom doing IT and telecommunications and within three years I was promoted Chief Technical Officer which is an executive position.
In 2008 I joined beMobile which was a new entrant in the market and 100% owned by the government.
Q. What do you intend to achieve during your tenure as far as BTCL growth is concerned?
A. BTCL is now listed on the stock exchange and obviously shareholders will want to see a return on their investment.
We have more than 51 000 shareholders with the government being the major shareholder. So the primary focus will be moving from socially oriented organization owned by the government to a more profitable enterprise.
Q. Talking of BTCL and the stock exchange, share price recently plummeted to record lows of 91 Thebe, what really caused that?
A. If you look at the daily trade within the stock exchange you will realise that not much is happening and depending on how desperate a seller is, they can sell for anything.
This does not mean the business is affected in anyway.
It has a lot to do with what is happening in the investor community and if you look at our investor profile right now we have what we call retail customers which are quite new in this area of investment.
What is happening is when they sell their shares at a low price, people who really understand the business will likely buy and store for the future.
They know the business itself is very strong going forward. If you look at what we had highlighted in the prospectus we indicated that in this coming year we are going to have a profit of around P112 million.
The company has just declared a dividend of five Thebe for shares bought at P1,that means 5% growth within 3 months.
Q. Currently Batswana are losing money, why are they not being informed of what is happening with the same vigour as when they were being asked to invest?
A. It is normal in the stock market. Prices go up and down.
We have started re-educating people about the issue of impairment and we also have an investor relations office which we established in May.
We will release half year results in September and people will have a idea on whether we are on the right track not.
Q. But what do you have to say the investors?
A. I can assure them that the future is bright and would advise them to hold on and be patient.
It’s too early for people to form a strong view about the BTCL share price.
It has been trading for only four months.
Shareholders should seek professional advice and try to understand if the business is viable going forward.
Sophisticated investors will buy now to increase their stake because they understand the business.
Q. There have been rumours that BTCL’s share price will be based on its cash flow rather than the value of its assets. Is this true?
A. When a business has cash it is able to meet its obligations and able to declare dividends.
Cash is key than assets, you may have assets in your book that don’t necessarily generate revenue.
Q. What do you intend to do in order to make BTCL more profitable? What new services should customers expect?
A. We will pursue aggressive strategies and roll out more products.
This year we will be rolling out LTE which has faster mobile internet.
We don’t just launch technology for the sake of it; we want to introduce products that are geared towards customer needs.
LTE is what they call 4G, which is forth generation type of network because currently we are on what we call 3G.
It enables faster mobile internet services.
We had challenges on the fixed broadband because our ADSL network and our equipment is old.
We are however upgrading it this year.
Already in other forums people are talking of 5G which we will move to as time goes on.
Unfortunately we have been working on mobile money for quite some time with a partner and it was not successful.
We have since withdrawn from the product for but we will be looking at it in future.
It is a question of innovation, new products and the right network to support the roll out of these new products.
Q. And what changes do you intend to make?
A. I will be embarking on a programme called High Performance Culture where basically we are trying to align our resources towards delivering value.
We have to continue to reinventing ourselves as a business to ensure that human resources are aligned towards creation of value.
There are areas in the business which maybe over resourced and certain areas which are under resourced so the whole idea is to resource right at all levels.
We also need to embrace an enhanced performance culture, if for example it takes an average of five days to install a new line we have to find ways of ensuring that we cut to at least two days.
Q. As the Privatization Project Manager, would you say privatization was the best strategy to drive BTCL?
A. I believe it was.
If you look at the broad privatisation policy the whole idea is to get the government focus on policy and get the private sector to be the engine of economic growth.
If you look at the privatisation master plan you will see that the government was working towards offloading some of its assets into the market and we happened to be the first organisation.
I think the strategy is right and executed well.
It is not easy to have access to telecoms investment and Batswana were given that opportunity.
It also introduced Batswana to the concept of stock exchange, mistakes will be made in the process but it is a great investment.
It exceeded my expectations because the shares were oversubscribed than what was available on offer.
Q. Now let’s talk football matters, beMobile as the league sponsor pulled out of 2015/2016 season awards.
Is it going to continue sponsoring the league?
A. There are certain contractual issues that I cannot reveal at this stage but I can tell you that there are certain things we are not happy about in terms league administration.
Clubs have not received their prize money because the deciding game was played last week. This is totally unacceptable if we really want to take football to another level.
We don’t want to be seen celebrating underachievement that is why we cancelled the awards.
We are not in the business of running soccer so I would want them to sort themselves out then we can talk about this coming season.
We hope BFA (Botswana Football Administration) will rise above petty issues and run the sport for Batswana and restore its credibility.
We really want to get commercial mileage out of this partnership.
Q. Thank God it’s Friday, what are your plans for the weekend?
A. Weekend is family time and I would like to spend time with my kids.
This is a very stressful job. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/the-telecoms-maestro/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/37f56731e2e16aaec5342c2f13c3bc70efc2df912499bbfad27e010a78661423.json | |
[
"Onneile Setlalekgosi"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:49 | null | 2015-11-30T08:43:19 | Young man hacks older lover with an axe A woman who met her horrific demise at the hands of a young brutal ex- lover has been laid to rest. Dipuo Ra | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fchopped-to-death%2F.json | en | null | Chopped to death | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Young man hacks older lover with an axe
A woman who met her horrific demise at the hands of a young brutal ex- lover has been laid to rest.
Dipuo Ramalepa, 33, was hacked to death and chopped to pieces by Tapologo ‘Bongo’Makwatse, 23, last week.
She was killed at her new boyfriend’s house in Rasesa.
The mother of three had her hands, feet and jaws chopped off, it has emerged.
The murdered woman’s mother, Mmatlhopho Legobjwe said that Ramalepa and Makwatse fought often when they were dating in 2014 so their troubled relationship ended at the beginning of this year.
Speaking to The Voice Newspaper in an interview, Legobjwe said she got worried when her daughter’s ex-boyfriend suddenly moved in as her next-door neighbour recently.
The distraught mother told of how evil began to rear its ugly head when Makwatse, popularly known in the village as ‘Bongo’ stormed their yard recently and kidnapped the baby he has with Ramalepa.
“He talked of his plans to kill the baby. He even confessed to me that he wanted to hurt my daughter’s current boyfriend,” said Legobjwe.
On the fateful day, Ramalepa who lived with her mother decided to go and take a bath at her boyfriend’s house in the morning. She did not come back alive!
Her mother said that a few minutes after Ramalepa ‘s departure, Makwatse returned the baby and left his yard brandishing a big axe.
At around 5pm, he returned to Legobjwe’s house carrying the same axe, and casually announced that he had chopped Ramalepa to death because he was jealous of her new love affair.
“I called my daughter’s phone to make sure she was okay but her phone was off,” she said.
The devastated mother said Makwatse threw the axe on her flowers and told her he was waiting for the cops to come arrest him.
The dreaded phone call for the mother to identify her daughter’s body at the hospital came through and at that point she knew that what had seemed like a sick joke had turned out to be her worst nightmare.
Too devastated to view the body, the grieving mother said that she was told that her daughter’s hands were chopped off and her jaws hacked apart. Her ankles were also hacked.
Meanwhile Ramalepa’s boyfriend, Thuso Mogojwe who was horrified to find bloodstains on his house veranda when he returned from work spoke fondly of his murdered lover.
“We met in 2014, and I loved her very much. I had intentions to marry her and I don’t think I will ever find love again now that she is gone,” said Mogojwe who went on to describe Ramalepa as kind and gentle and underserving of the gruesome death she died.
The suspect’s relatives said they never expected their son to commit such a cruel act of murder.
“Bongo is a sweet child, he has been bewitched to commit such an evil act,” Ramokonyelo Dipuo, a 69- year -old uncle said.
Mochudi Police Station Commander, Superintendent Olebile Sitale, stated that the suspect had already appeared before court charged with murder and was therefore awaiting trial in jail. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/chopped-to-death/ | en | 2015-11-30T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/047cf3bd6dab24d0bcbdcbafbd1c5a8bac509d52bac0aa8b6e2c15a01ff76d38.json | |
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"Onneile Setlalekgosi"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:17 | null | 2016-08-26T21:10:43 | One killed, three injured A suspected thief was killed last Wednesday while his accomplices are nursing injuries after a security guard who was manning pre | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fsecurity-guard-fights-off-thieves%2F.json | en | null | Security guard fights off thieves | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | One killed, three injured
A suspected thief was killed last Wednesday while his accomplices are nursing injuries after a security guard who was manning premises they wanted to break into overpowered them during the scuffle.
The 25-year-old security guard who works for Prevailing security services, was on night duty at Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board offices in Mahalapye when four men armed with knives stormed the building.
They reportedly surrounded the guard room and attacked him.
He fought back and in the process, one of the suspects lost balance, fell on the ground and dropped a knife.
According to Mahalapye Station Commander Superintendent Isaac Mmamadi, the security guard picked up the knife and stabbed the 34-year-old man to death, while the other three were left with open cuts.
Mmamadi said all the suspects are currently in police custody while the deceased’s body at the mortuary awaiting post mortem.
He said no charges will be laid against the security guard as it was self defence.
“Despite that the other suspected thief died, the security guard wont be charged with murder, they could have killed him, who knows,” said Mmamadi. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/security-guard-fights-off-thieves/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/c3af31baec6a9849320b28da89eeb4baf5e06febc547d24af332bac7bfec4bb9.json | |
[
"Portia Mlilo"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:41 | null | 2016-08-26T23:32:28 | Lizard Entertainment is the place to be next Saturday to witness the battle of local DJs. The city’s DJ Colastraw will be performing along side DJ Latimmy, | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fclash-of-djs%2F.json | en | null | Clash of Dj’s | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Lizard Entertainment is the place to be next Saturday to witness the battle of local DJs.
The city’s DJ Colastraw will be performing along side DJ Latimmy, BP-Soul and the legend DJ Bunz.
P30 gets you in | https://www.thevoicebw.com/clash-of-djs/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/421b85f1a21936ef5c7a3560667d40957977c838d6532f2bcdce7a90727fc9d9.json | |
[
"Archie Mokoka"
] | 2016-08-26T13:00:11 | null | 2015-11-28T11:21:09 | Leader of opposition and Umbrella for Democratic Change president, Duma Boko says he will hand over leadership if opposition loses elections in 2019. Speak | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fkomas-tombstone-unveiled%2F.json | en | null | Koma's Tombstone Unveiled | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Leader of opposition and Umbrella for Democratic Change president, Duma Boko says he will hand over leadership if opposition loses elections in 2019.
Speaking at Dr Kenneth Koma’s tombstone unveiling ceremony in Mahalapye this morning, Boko said; ” I assure you in 2019 the government will change. I have no doubt. If we don’t take government I will hand baton to someone else. What we want to do for Koma is launch a campaign never seen before,” he said.
Boko further urged opposition members to have integrity like Koma whom he likened to Socrates.
He added that Koma turned down top job offers from government because he understood the worth of life is measured according to contribution to society. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/komas-tombstone-unveiled/ | en | 2015-11-28T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/7fea5e60d83660a782d034fe9aab60af2a0f44235a31e94c4c5cd9334cce9384.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:08:12 | null | 2016-08-19T20:05:15 | Sheila Tlou adds another feather to her cap Celebrated Nursing Educator and specialist in HIV/Aids and women’s issues, Sheila Tlou has bagged yet another a | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fa-shining-star%2F.json | en | null | A shining star | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Sheila Tlou adds another feather to her cap
Celebrated Nursing Educator and specialist in HIV/Aids and women’s issues, Sheila Tlou has bagged yet another accolade, the prestigious NLN President’s Award.
Tlou, Botswana’s former health minister is currently the Director, UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa and based in South Africa.
In a statement addressed to Tlou, President of National League of Nursing (NLN), Anne Bavier said there are a multitude of reasons she has chosen Tlou for their most celebrated honor.
“Throughout your career you have worked tirelessly to increase community awareness of HIV and AIDS in Botswana using youth groups, non-governmental organizations, and grassroots women’s organizations such as Students Against HIV/ AIDS Society and the Botswana chapter of the Society of Women and AIDS in Africa. Your efforts have had a vital impact on educating families on HIV prevention, on caring for people living with AIDS, and on human rights,” she said.
The award will be presented to Tlou on September 21 at a summit that would held under the theme ‘Beyond Boundaries’.
“ I know I speak for the almost 2000 Summit attendees, the NLN family, and the nursing education and health care communities, when I say how meaningful your acceptance of this award will be,” said Bavier.
Tlou has many national and international awards, among them the Botswana Presidential Order of Honor, the Florence Nightingale Award from the International Red Cross Society, the Trailblazer Woman Leading Change Award from the World YWCA, Leadership in Health award from the Global Business Council (Health), and the 2014 Princess Srinagarindra award from Thailand, and the 2015 Sigma Theta Tau Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award.
She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Member of the National Academy of Medicine, United Nations Eminent Person for Women, Girls, and HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, and the International Council of Nurses Goodwill Ambassador for Girl Child Education. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/a-shining-star/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/b182e7125f74b39388b0d6d6f951c61439674f244227acc74c5b36adaa2b76e4.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:49:52 | null | 2016-08-26T23:40:26 | Shaya has been watching with keen interest to see how the standoff between Bot50 organisers and the entertainment industry will end. At one point there was | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fno-bot50-peace-pipe%2F.json | en | null | No BOT50 peace pipe | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Shaya has been watching with keen interest to see how the standoff between Bot50 organisers and the entertainment industry will end.
At one point there was talk that people from both camps had found common ground yet it seems some within the entertainment decided to betray the rest of the gang that fought for their inclusion in BOT50.
Information reaching Shaya is that some artists were given ‘something to eat’ so they could shut up.
It was therefore not surprising to see out spoken promoters such as Zen taking it to social media.
“I can’t wait for October 1.Bot 50 e kile yare tlhakatlhakanyetsa industry betsho. (Bot50 has messed up the industry) A molelo o hete go tsene dipula. (Let the roving torch pass and the rainy season begin) Bot 50 has brought nothing but greediness, hearted, jealousy, divide and rule and bolope.( bootlicking) Ako Boipuso bo tsene bo hete re itlhoboge re boele hassle.(Independence celebrations should come and go so we get on with our lives) ”
At least you didn’t sell your soul Zen, keep hustling and being professional at what you do. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/no-bot50-peace-pipe/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/4738ec3cf81f39e68086b2723cea507b4ae28bf1d33c91b9d415caad052807e7.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:50 | null | 2016-08-26T23:05:32 | Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) will this Saturday host the 2016/17 fresher’s Ball. The ball which is powered by the Studen | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fbuan-freshers-ball%2F.json | en | null | BUAN fresher's ball | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) will this Saturday host the 2016/17 fresher’s Ball.
The ball which is powered by the Student Representative Council (SRC) will have some of the hottest musicians from Botswana and South Africa.
Some of the performers will include South Africa’s Mr Style, Mokgoro 05, Han C, Lerofo, Dream Chasers, Rhyme Wa Lehipi, Theorem and DJ Oats.
Benn T, DJ Izzy, DJ Kops, DJ T-Man, Quill, Pekay, 4DD, Drum Mechanics, Ellolipop Gear 7 and Sbujwa Mbonise are also expected to perform.
Those interested in attending the event will have to part ways with P60 which is a standard charge for the gig. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/buan-freshers-ball/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/90451f29f47a1c6464666eab15b2bd0873fdc6730e92f5584291777b0ef0f539.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:45 | null | 2016-08-19T20:25:06 | This year marks the 11th edition of the Botswana Consumer Fair (BCF) with a new slogan "Its more than just Shopping" which is expected to run for the next | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fconsumer-fair-returns-2%2F.json | en | null | Consumer fair returns | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | This year marks the 11th edition of the Botswana Consumer Fair (BCF) with a new slogan “Its more than just Shopping” which is expected to run for the next five years.
According to Fairgrounds Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Thabo Mogomotsi, this year’s theme is more than just a shopping slogan as it summarises all activities of the fair business, entertainment, family outing, discovering and exploring, all under one roof.
“The fair has proved to be the prime event in Botswana that creates jobs for the locals, diversifies the economy and brings revenue and income.
It also contributes immensely to the growth of the SMME sector not only in Botswana but the SADC region at large,” said Mogomotsi.
He added that this year, the fair is fully booked with a total of 500 stalls and 564 exhibitors.
The Fairgrounds Holdings boss said organisers have managed to attract 30 local manufacturers and 14 foreign countries being Lesotho, Zambia, Swaziland, South Africa, Pakistan, Nigeria, Czech Republic, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Japan, India, China and Zimbabwe.
The Botswana Consumers Fair is by far the largest Fair in Botswana, that attracted over 62 500 visitors in 2015 during the 7 day period.
This year’s fair will run from the 22nd to the 28th of August 2016 with Adults expected to pay P40, kids P25, Vehicles P55. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/consumer-fair-returns-2/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/9ae69e4da62a00d0a2140905cbed117a02be57ac6b0940bf88b881e6dab286d4.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:43 | null | 2016-08-26T23:20:09 | Queen Koolobe popularly known as Madam Queen from Madam Queen Modeling Agency will this year host Junior Miss Botswana. Madam Queen has partnered with Rumb | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fjunior-miss-botswana-cards%2F.json | en | null | Junior miss Botswana on the cards | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Queen Koolobe popularly known as Madam Queen from Madam Queen Modeling Agency will this year host Junior Miss Botswana.
Madam Queen has partnered with Rumbi Chakamba of Super Model agency to host the event on September 25.
She said the pageant is aimed at raising money for children at ChildLine so that they too can have something to smile about during Christmas.
“In the Junior Miss Botswana we encourage beauty with a purpose, we want these kids to grow up with the spirit of selflessness and giving. We want them to appreciate their parents and know that even those who don’t have parents still deserve the same love.”
The event which will be held at Phakalane Golf Estate will start at 2pm.
Adults will be expected to pay P250 while children will only pay P100. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/junior-miss-botswana-cards/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/d960574d6bd343833ae685fe76c27929a2c7704680cecc57bc6022f778fc8905.json | |
[
"Dip Flo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:30 | null | 2016-08-19T20:06:07 | The second edition of the annual Northern Arts Awards has sparked excitement never before seen in the northern region of the country. After a successful ho | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fmassive-interest-north-arts-awards%2F.json | en | null | Massive interest for north arts awards | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | The second edition of the annual Northern Arts Awards has sparked excitement never before seen in the northern region of the country.
After a successful host of the inaugural awards where artists were recognised for their contribution to the arts in the country and region, more artists are queuing to part of the awards in 2016.
With more categories added, the country should brace itself for some of the most undermined yet equally talented artists from the northern region.
Young talent will be looking to upstage veterans such as MC Maswe and Bana Bana Ba Ntogwa who have dominated the industry in the region.
Registration for all artists with new material is ongoing for P100 per act. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/massive-interest-north-arts-awards/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/485377ded6ac703df40a8c8644ed03bcd78824f5875652ba9e9e4e50b39e270b.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:11:23 | null | 2016-08-19T20:02:49 | The Hamptons Jazz Summer Festival is the biggest extravaganza showcasing the best Open air live music in Botswana. On October 29, an array of Hamptonettes | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fhamptons-thank-party%2F.json | en | null | Hamptons thank you party | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | The Hamptons Jazz Summer Festival is the biggest extravaganza showcasing the best Open air live music in Botswana.
On October 29, an array of Hamptonettes from all over the world will come together at the Duma Grounds, Gaborone, jazzing up to different genres of live Jazz performances.
The legendary Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, Mahotella Queens, the iconic Zonke, the eclectic Thabang Garogwe Banjo Mosele, are some of the artists expected to perform.
Zonke is back by popular demand as most Hamptonettes have fond memories of dancing the night away last year with one of her hits ”Feelings.”
Local headliners will be Banjo Mosele,Thabang and Lizibo, who have so much experience in entertaining both abroad and local.
They will be supported by Amantle Brown.
The event promises to be a bigger and better considering that jazz enthusiasts from South Africa, Zimbabwe and all corners of Botswana are expected to attend. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/hamptons-thank-party/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/d7b684f48e369b3993a1968fbd938f766ce43e9dd47a23b73a17e2e7e7d15e69.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:33 | null | 2016-08-19T20:02:19 | In November 2015, Peelo Mookodi from Ramotswa was crowned Miss Africa Botswana at a glitzy ceremony held at Boipuso Hall, in Gaborone. Half way into her re | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fmiss-africa-bw-dethroned%2F.json | en | null | Why Miss Africa BW was dethroned | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | In November 2015, Peelo Mookodi from Ramotswa was crowned Miss Africa Botswana at a glitzy ceremony held at Boipuso Hall, in Gaborone.
Half way into her reign, as the country was looking forward to Mookodi representing Botswana at the Miss Africa continental show, she participated in another pegeant titled Top Model Africa.
She was crowned the 1st Princess, contrary to her agreement with Miss Africa Botswana.
The agreement between the two parties does not allow the reigning queen to hold any other title during her tenure.
The contract reads, “she will sign the national title hold agreement right after the pageant and that she is the spokesperson and recruiter for the Ms. Africa Botswana Pageant Inc. during her reign. The Ms. Africa Botswana “year” title is the overall winner’s main pageant or competition-related priority and that she agrees to give her time and energy to this pageant and this title only during her reign. This is to prevent trademark or brand confusion,” reads part of the contract.
Recently Miss Africa issued a statement announcing the dethroning of Mookodi with immediate effect.
The statement read that, “Miss Peelo Mookodi will step down from her position as Miss Africa Botswana 2015 queen due to her being recently crowned Top Model Africa 1st Princess contrary to our agreement which states that she cannot hold any other title other than the Miss Africa Botswana 2015-16 Queen during her reign,”
Founder and Organizer of the Miss Africa pageant Bruce Nkgakile said they were simple following the agreement that they entered into with Mookodi and all other contestants before the grand finale.
“I don’t know why she now claims that she never got into any agreement with us when it’s here in black and white. The agreement clearly prohibits her from holding any other title during her reign simply because we don’t want any brand confusion and want 100% percent focus into the pageants projects,” revealed Nkgakile.
The founder further added that they have decided to pass on the reign and title to first princess, Modioki Gaborone together with its benefits so she can continue with projects as Miss Africa Botswana 2015-16.
Nkgakile encouraged all those entering pageants to always read, understand and hounour their contracts.
He said where possible, if one does not understand they should seek legal advice to avoid any unnecessary confusion. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/miss-africa-bw-dethroned/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/31f41419d0fb49bce7dcad5099b2f90f03823cb2eb61edc94ba74b74cc1ebf87.json | |
[
"Tshepo Maphanyane"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:57 | null | 2016-08-26T22:58:10 | Andreatta Chuma is never the one to rest on her laurels. Besides captivating audiences with her voice and her enchanting delivery of the spoken word, the c | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fthe-go-getter-2%2F.json | en | null | The go getter | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Andreatta Chuma is never the one to rest on her laurels.
Besides captivating audiences with her voice and her enchanting delivery of the spoken word, the celebrated poet was also pursuing a fulfilling Information Technology career away from the limelight.
“My parents never clipped my wings and I was encouraged to follow my dreams,” she said in a recent interview hence when she recently announced yet another feat of sailing through her studies whilst holding down a full time job, we too celebrated.
“I am a persistent dreamer and constant learner hence my life is a combination of many interests and passions,” said the 35 –year- old proud, hardworking lass.
Her interests are mainly in art, technology, design, policy and education.
With all the activities that Chuma is involved with, one understands why she confesses to never having a dull moment.
“I honestly don’t recall the last time I was bored.
I don’t believe in a life that is inward looking.
I believe in making the world a better place so I get involved in any way I can to make an impact.”
Of all her countless experiences and learnings, Chuma singles out her involvement with The Word Live.
“I curate a Christian arts festival event in Botswana every year. Despite the work, I am humbled by its growth. My Christian faith is the most important thing to me and guides all aspects of my life. Everything flows from pursuing God and my life would be meaningless if I step away from this truth.”
From a tender age, Chuma has valiantly gone where many fear.
As a 19- year- old on national service (Tirelo Sechaba) fellow when there was uncertainty of securing government scholarship to study further, Chuma took matters into her own hands.
“It was uncertain whether the government would sponsor most students abroad with the double intake.
I had internet access so I used my Tirelo Sechaba allowance and sat for the American SATs and I got an 80% scholarship at an American college.
Unfortunately the government could not meet me halfway but I did not despair.
Years later, it is from that same spirit that I didn’t think twice about applying for a job in Europe during the Euro crisis when immigration was tight.”
She did and as they say, the rest is history. Chuma has been living and working in Belgium since February 2012.
“The adjusting never stops especially in Belgium where the system is so complex even for other Europeans. But I love the fact that I live in a society where no one cares or asks about stuff you own. I find that liberating”.
Although she celebrates her latest acquisition of earning her stripes as a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) Chuma explains; “This is a designation I obtained from the International Association for Privacy Professionals. It is about securing data privacy at all stages of IT product and service lifecycles. I have been a privacy nerd for a while now so I decided to invest in the passion.”
Chuma’s passion and dedication has led to her turning her curiosity into a lifelong interest.
“In high school I had a love for astronomy then shifted to computers even though we didn’t have one at home and I wasn’t studying it. At school, I spent my lunch breaks at the computer lab playing a racing car game and that is when I also learnt how to type.”
Chuma went on to study IT and computer Science in South Africa.
She then worked at Deloitte locally before relocating to Europe as an IT auditor.
Chuma continues to challenge herself and continues to seek opportunities to further her studies and create growth for her performing ventures.
“It has certainly been a fulfilling journey. I have met incredible people along the way and some became friends who became family.”
Besides her IT acumen, Chuma also prides herself in her song writing capabilities which she nurtured since her teens before getting into writing a journal which morphed into poetry.
At the height of her journey, Chuma takes us down memory lane.
“I did 10 gigs in two months in Joburg when I started out in 2005. My first ever gig was with Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Mafikizolo. I had two memorable interviews on Yfm on Unathi and Rudeboy show. I Joined Exodus Live Poetry and went on a UK tour.”
She also draws from a moment in time; “creating my album back in 2009.I was in an incredibly inspired space. It still amazes me that at no point did I think about who would like it or a specific audience I was producing for. I was in my own world. I think it taught me how to live authentically.” It is against this backdrop that Chuma lives and advises that;
“Prayer is everything. Laughter is truly medicine. It’s okay to feel afraid just don’t make it a home, keep moving. Strong black woman is a trap not a compliment. My worth does not come from achievements, ambitions, what I own (or not) or who approves of me. It is my acceptance of me and what I choose to live by.” | https://www.thevoicebw.com/the-go-getter-2/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/8654500249af27a696331388b827189763ca8938f52e9bd2e25feffbbf44034d.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:01:04 | null | 2011-12-16T18:30:51 | Kuber: Is it just a mouth freshener? It is so easy to send our kids to the neighbourhood tuck-shop to purchase loose cigarettes, more so because most tuck- | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fwhat-is-kuber%2F.json | http://www.thevoicebw.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/drugs-160x160.gif | en | null | WHAT IS KUBER? | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Kuber: Is it just a mouth freshener?
It is so easy to send our kids to the neighbourhood tuck-shop to purchase loose cigarettes, more so because most tuck-shop minders do not question who the cigarettes are for or more importantly do not refuse to sell them. Although ‘Kuber’ itself is a smokeless tobacco, it is packaged and openly sold as a mouth freshener at only P2.00 per sachet by some shop owners, giving it a harmless representation of its real nature and making it even more accessible to children than cigarettes. The ‘Kuber Group Manufacturing Company’ based in India, where Kuber tobacco is manufactured, takes pride in their products on the principle of “keeping the taste and health of people in mind”. The question is: just how healthy is Kuber tobacco?
Where is it and what does it do?
Kuber has become a widespread phenomena making its way through African borders, onto our streets and ultimately into our classroom corridors. It is a stimulant described by many as a libido-enhancing and mind altering drug. Kuber tobacco has become one of the latest trends among young people today, reaching school grounds and said to have the effect of making students high and stimulated while lowering their inhibitions and making them susceptible to risky behaviours such as carefree sex and many other things.
Kuber has now found its way into Botswana and has already made its mark in Mahalapye among street kids, school kids and taxi drivers.
What is Kuber?
Kuber, also known as Khaini, is a smokeless chewing tobacco popular in India which is mainly used in place of cigarettes. However, Kuber contains up to 25% nicotine, making it highly addictive. Health studies show that Kuber contains 28 cancer causing agents and its user takes in three to four times more nicotine than cigarettes. It also contains cannabido and delta 9-tetra cannabidol (THC); which are the primary ingredients in Indian Kemp (marijuana). As a result of these findings Kuber tobacco has been banished from neighbouring countries such as Malawi and Tanzania.
Short Term Effects of Kuber:
Delusions
Hallucinations
Lowered inhibitions
Side effects of Kuber:
Dizziness
Headaches
Drowsiness
Weak teeth
Gum bleeding
Long Term Effects of Kuber:
Discolouration of teeth
Holes on the gum line
Cervical cancer
Infertility
Mouth and throat cancer
The Danger of Smokeless tobacco
Like any smokeless tobacco, Kuber is highly addictive and can be more harmful than cigarette smoking. Users of smokeless tobacco, such as Kuber, absorb nicotine through the mouth tissues directly into the blood, where it goes into the brain. Even after spitting it out, the nicotine continues to be absorbed into the bloodstream causing it to stay longer in the blood than for smokers.
Whether smokeless or not, tobacco products are very harmful and can cause cancer. While Kuber is rapidly making its mark in Botswana, as parents and teachers, we need to pay close attention to our children and make them aware of this new drug and any other drug circulating out on the streets.
Help
Tobacco use, smokeless or otherwise, is hazardous to your health and expensive. If you or someone you know needs help to quit tobacco, please contact BOSASNet on 7265 9891 or 395 9119 and ask to speak to a counsellor. Our services are strictly confidential. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/what-is-kuber/ | en | 2011-12-16T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/09064332997f2016fc8f95cd1faaf37109268d433c9996db8979e4b13af17572.json |
[
"Guy Brina"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:29 | null | 2016-08-26T20:40:29 | Goals are useful… and they can also be a bit of fun. They provide a focus for our energy, they keep us going through hard times and they can help us identi | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fsimple-pleasures%2F.json | en | null | Simple Pleasures | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Goals are useful… and they can also be a bit of fun.
They provide a focus for our energy, they keep us going through hard times and they can help us identify our values.
For the more gifted, the goals can be quite difficult to achieve; things like making the Olympic team and maybe even winning a medal, or recording a hit song or gaining some other kind of recognition.
Fortunately for the rest of us, though, they can also be quite small and they don’t even have to involve competition.
Well, not with other people anyway. The kind of goals I’m talking about, however, should help motivate us to improve ourselves in some way, so I guess that means they would involve competition with ourselves.
I’ve mentioned all of this to try to add some glitter to the fact that I recently reached a rather insignificant goal that I set for myself when I first came to live in the UK. Over here, the major food stores Like Tesco, Morrison’s and Sainsbury’s like to draw customers to their outlets by posting discount vouchers to local residents.
Usually the coupons are for 10 percent savings, as in £3 off when you spend £30 – that’s about P45 off P450 – but that only happens when customers manage to keep their bills close to the target figure, which is something very few people do.
In reality, I suspect most shoppers overshoot the target by so much that the average discount is closer to five percent than ten.
The store administrators know that, so I decided to try to beat them at their own game by adding up my items as I put them in the trolley and stopping as soon as I reached the discount figure.
Yeah, I know, lots of you add up your items when you shop but for over five years now I’ve been shooting at specific figures and to make things tougher for myself I have restricted my purchases to things I actually need.
When a new store opened near my home last month management sent out vouchers for $5 off a £25 shop – that’s 20 percent off – so last week I set out to spend exactly £25… and I did it!
That’s the first time I’ve used an exclamation point in one of these columns, so hopefully that gives you some idea of how pleased I am about attaining my goal.
At this point you may be wondering how trying to hit a shopping target has helped me to improve myself.
Fair question. Well, it has kept my brain ticking over and improved my mental maths and it has helped me be aware of what I need around the house – and more importantly, what I don’t need.
It has also helped turn shopping into something more than just a chore and even when I have just come sort of close to the desired figure, having the goal has provided a great deal of pleasure.
And that pretty much covers the point I want to make today.
Setting ourselves challenges – even really small ones – can help to make our lives more fun. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/simple-pleasures/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/b9c75b9eb804196701fa9b259da6b82071965fb75958b6776bf6065dcd0e2640.json | |
[
"Vincent Nakedi"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:55 | null | 2016-08-26T20:35:45 | Marriage is a pleasant topic, but this can sometimes be marred when we have to deal with the issue of divorce. The failure of a marriage, for any reason, i | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Flaws-marriage-divorce%2F.json | en | null | The Laws of Marriage and Divorce | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Marriage is a pleasant topic, but this can sometimes be marred when we have to deal with the issue of divorce.
The failure of a marriage, for any reason, is always a sad situation.
First and foremost, we must appreciate that there are different types of marriage regimes; namely: marriage in community of property, marriage out of community of property, and marriage where parties have signed a prenuptial contract.
In Botswana, the majority of marriages are in community of property, and more often than not,our culture and custom dictates that the married couple should share everything.
As such, at the time of marriage, couples do not have time to think twice to opt or to learn about the different types of marriage regimes.
Divorce does not even come to mind, which though understandable, can also be a challenge, as the sad reality is that recent years have seen the number of divorce cases in Botswana rising.
The failure of a marriage, for any reason is always a bad situation.Studies and research papers show that rising divorce rates abound, pointing to a rapid increase that only continues today.
At Legal Guard, we see no less than 20 cases of divorce cases every month coming through our doors.
This is the harsh reality that leaves us with no option but to discuss the issue of divorce in very real terms.
Be that as it may, it does not mean that any person who seeks divorce is immediately assisted accordingly.
We try to ensure that the applicant has gone through the process of mediation and reconciliation through various mediums like counseling, relatives and parents and even spiritual assistance from churches.
The divorce route must be the last resort.
Divorce is by no means an easy process or matter, but I’ll try to give a basic introduction to the topic.
In our legal system in Botswana, an applicant can divorce on one of the 4 grounds provided by the relevant Act.
These are, in no particular order: Adultery; Unreasonable behaviour; Desertion for a period exceeding 2 years; and Living apart for a continuous period of more than 2 years and with the other party consenting to the divorce.
Over and above that, the divorce has what is called ancillaries.
This relates to children of the marriage and the property (immovable & movables or assets and liabilities).
To begin with, before one decide to initiate divorce proceedings, it is advisable to seek legal advice.
At Legal Guard, we provide such in-house services because a divorce matter can be a very long drawn out process extending to months, if not years, of back and forth.
Parties are therefore encouraged to aim towards ensuring a peaceful divorce and this necessitates cooperation from both parties to avoid back and forth and emotional distress.
This is especially where children are involved.
As such, a settlement agreement as what we strive for.
This is where parties agree on the grounds of the divorce, the custody and maintenance of children and the division of their estate.
This way the proceedings become tidier, easier and less time consuming.
On the other hand, if parties do not cooperate, they risk losing their estate, as in extreme cases, the courts can order that all the properties be sold in an auction to the highest bidder, paying all debts first before the division of the balances whether positive or negative.
In such instances, it is highly likely that the properties are not going to be sold at their value, thus making the parties lose their assets.
Under the circumstances, one needs to prepare ahead of time when seeking legal advice by having the following handy:
a) The type of marriage regime the parties are involved in;
b) The ages of children, especially minor ones; adoption documents where relevant; amounts of school fess, transportation, lunch packs, clothes, etc.
c) A clear list of all the assets and liabilities, including:
List immovable property; location, under whose names are they registered, developed or not;
List of movables; location, under whose names are they registered;
Debts (you can get settlement letters to have an idea of remaining balances), under whose names are they registered;
Companies (get registration document from Registrar of Companies to know directorship and shares); and
d) It is also advisable for one to seek the assistance of a financial advisor like an auditor, estate agent, etc, to know the properties worth vis-a vis liabilities.
Such preparation assists in having a fair division of the estate where parties are married in community of property or where parties have signed a pre-nuptial contract.
A legal expenses insurer’s in-house attorney will also be able to advise and assist to some degree.
This is in terms of what will be a fair division of the estate, custody and maintenance of the children to an extent of even assisting with drafting of the paper work to file before the Court.
Given the complexity with which divorce proceedings may sometimes result in, it is always best to ensure that you seek the advice of a professional.
Don’t get yourself in a scary situation by listening purely to conjecture or well-intentioned family advice, when you have the option of professional counsel.
After all, information is, as they say, power.
This monthly column is part of a consumer education drive by Legal Guard. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/laws-marriage-divorce/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/44aee2249aa046bba43b83dc49f1ff042755aae6b617be9d2ed44a51069d9f60.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:06:25 | null | 2016-08-19T20:10:40 | Youthfulness and mental illness saved a Francistown man convicted of attempted rape, from a mandatory maximum sentence as the court settled for a lesser 5- | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fchild-rapist-locked%2F.json | en | null | Child rapist locked up | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Youthfulness and mental illness saved a Francistown man convicted of attempted rape, from a mandatory maximum sentence as the court settled for a lesser 5-year jail term and six strokes of the cane on the buttocks.
Wazha Maphosa, 21, escaped a stiffer 10-year maximum jail term after he sexually abused and tried to insert his penis in the anus of a Standard Two girl who, the court heard, now lives in fear and experiences horrific nightmares and hallucinates everytime she goes to bed.
Magistrate Dumisani Basupi who once said Maphosa was suffering from a “generic criminal inheritance”, said the convict had shown remorse during the trial period and that he repeatedly pleaded with the young girl’s family to forgive him for the crime.
The Magistrate however ruled that Maphosa’s inhuman act has left his victim scarred for life.
“The social worker’s report reveals that the young girl is emotional and psychologically affected. She is afraid that the accused will come after her to harm or kill her. In her dreams she is tormented by the accused,” Magistrate Basupi said and added: “What the accused did will contribute in the young girl’s fear of men.”
Before passing sentence, Magistrate Basupi castigated the accused and sent a stern warning to would be rapists.
“Courts do not encourage older men who want to take advantage of young girls to satisfy their sexual desires or use defenseless girls for sexual gratification. According to me however, in this case there are extenuating circumstances,” explained Basupi.
The social worker’s report indicated that the young girl was still in need of emotional support from family in order to recover as well as the help of a psychologist, to which the victim had been referred to.
“The complainant is still showing devoid behaviour. She has dropped academically and has memory lapses. This is what made the accused’s case more serious and worse,” highlighted the Magistrate.
In 2014 Maphosa is said to have lured his neighbour’s 8-year old daughter to his house, on her way from buying herself a packet of chips.
Armed with a knife, he undressed the little girl of her skirt, panty and threatened to kill her if she screamed.
He wanted to have sexual intercourse with the complainant, but due to certain disturbances did not finalise his act. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/child-rapist-locked/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/242f48c1bb79ae8f98e7a4a16b39ed3d1804352f65b1c9dc2cc4911157788a48.json | |
[
"Shingirai Madondo"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:37 | null | 2015-11-27T20:10:56 | A self-styled traditional healer and prophet from Nata in the central district who was found guilty of three counts of rape and one of attempted rape has | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Ftraditional-healer-jailed-14-years-for-raping-minors%2F.json | en | null | Traditional healer jailed 14 years for raping minors | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | A self-styled traditional healer and prophet from Nata in the central district who was found guilty of three counts of rape and one of attempted rape has been slapped with a 14 year jail sentence.
George Nduse, 57, had pleaded not guilty to all the rape charges and that of attempted rape. However, he was convicted by Francistown magistrate Kgololesego Segabo on overwhelming state evidence.
The court proved that Nduse had sexual intercourse with two five-year old girls and another one who was aged 12 at the time of the incident. It was also proven that Nduse attempted to have carnal knowledge of another five-year-old girl.
Admitted evidence suggested that Nduse took the three five-year-old girls on the evening of October 23 2010 and led them into a nearby bush under the pretext that he was going to conduct some traditional rituals on the unsuspecting young girls.
With his buckets full of water mixed with traditional herbs and a big bathing dish, Nduse led the three minors into a nearby bush for a cleansing ceremony after manipulating their single mothers into believing that the minors were failing at school because of bad luck.
Upon arrival at the bush, the court heard that he ordered the girls to undress before raping two of them.
As he was about to pounce on the third girl who is also his stepdaughter, the mother to one of the abused girls arrived at the scene and later reported the matter to the police.
The court heard and proved that the self-styled traditional healer deliberately infected the two minors with HIV as he was aware of his status.
For raping the two minors Nduse spent 2011 in remand and released the following year where he continued with his callous act.
He again offered to help a 12-year-old who had severe period pains. Nduse took her to the bush under the pretext that he was going to exorcise her yet his plan was to rape her.
Sentencing Nduse last Friday, Segabo took into consideration that the convict committed the offense when he was old enough to be a grandfather to all four of his victims.
“The convict devised a strategy and took advantage of the minors for the purposes of appeasing sexual desire. This is one of the worst cases I have dealt with since becoming a magistrate,” the magistrate told the court. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/traditional-healer-jailed-14-years-for-raping-minors/ | en | 2015-11-27T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/47634bde16448c4eba9b8eba4d1a703c601a5fc14cbba006aaf45ca1b5437eb6.json | |
[
"Dip Flo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:11:14 | null | 2016-08-19T20:07:25 | The third annual Kwambala Cup and Family Fun Day attracted thousands of Area W and neighboring residents. Dubbed ‘Dablas July’, the event whose potential t | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fkwambala-cup-dvd%2F.json | en | null | Kwambala cup DVD out | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | The third annual Kwambala Cup and Family Fun Day attracted thousands of Area W and neighboring residents.
Dubbed ‘Dablas July’, the event whose potential to grow bigger is immense has captured the hearts of many.
The organisers have put together a DVD featuring some of the key moments during the event.
This DVD would be a valuable addition to your collection of DVDs. This is one for the archives.
The which DVD was shot and edited by Tsikiofi Photography will be available next week for P70. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/kwambala-cup-dvd/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/5ee539f9d43574a8b4e90e6525ec474a02318e99469a9ce539ea11672f1ca0bf.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:17 | null | 2016-08-19T20:10:52 | Coca-Cola launched the global “Taste the Feeling” campaign and announced its worldwide “One Brand” strategy in Botswana recently, marking a strategic shift | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fcoke-launches-taste-feeling%2F.json | en | null | Coke launches “taste the feeling | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Coca-Cola launched the global “Taste the Feeling” campaign and announced its worldwide “One Brand” strategy in Botswana recently, marking a strategic shift for the company and uniting the Coca-Cola family under the world’s number one beverage brand.
Speaking at the launch, The Company’s BLNS Marketing Activations Manager, Tamar Mbalo explained that the new global “One Brand”
Strategy will for the first time ever incorporate Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Light/Diet Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, and Coca-Cola Life under the iconic Coca-Cola brand.
She said this will position the brands in one global creative campaign and extends the global equity and iconic appeal of original Coca-Cola across the Trademark.
Hence, uniting the Coca-Cola family under the world’s number one beverage brand. Mbalo revealed that as a first phase, the global creative campaign, “Taste the Feeling” highlights how the hourglass-shaped drink makes every moment special.
“Every day, millions of people across Botswana and around the world reach for an ice cold Coca-Cola The new ‘One Brand’ approach will bring together all Coca-Cola Trademark products, reinforcing our commitment to offer our consumers’ choice with more clarity and showing how everyone can enjoy the specialness of an ice-cold Coca-Cola, with or without calories, based on their taste, lifestyle and diet.”
Mbalo stressed that the new strategy comes to life in their new global campaign that uses universal storytelling and everyday moments to connect with consumers around the world.
She added that the new campaign focuses on the product, taste, consumers and the way one feels after drinking a Coca-Cola. Hence the communication tag line ‘Taste the Feeling’.
For his part Marketing Director of KBL Sesupo Wagamang stressed that for the past year and a half, the Coca-Cola System has undertaken a number of aggressive steps to set us on a renewed path for long-term growth.
“We are very proud to be on the front line, marketing and bringing this innovative and outstanding campaign to life in Gaborone. We are launching our first new global marketing campaign in seven years. “Taste the Feeling” celebrates the idea that drinking a Coca Cola—any Coca Cola—is a simple pleasure that makes everyday moments more special. The campaign has been met with much enthusiasm from consumers, retail customers and the 770,000 system associates who bring our brands to life around the world, “said Wagamang
“Taste the Feeling,”is rolling out at various times across all markets globally in 2016, coming to life in Botswana, through a number of elements, including television commercials, campaign Images, new visual identity system, new music anthem and audio signature as well as a shareable and customizable interactive digital experience. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/coke-launches-taste-feeling/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/2f13d978c93d736fb5ae04a931a8d2c9895da370ede9f758a29ed8c0bb5a95be.json | |
[
"Archie Mokoka"
] | 2016-08-26T12:57:49 | null | 2015-12-08T07:49:26 | Alpha Direct Insurance Chief Executive Officer Arun Iyer has denied claims that his company abandoned Palapye disabled children after a promised party fail | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fwe-didnt-abandon-the-kids-alpha-direct%2F.json | en | null | We Didn't Abandon The Kids- Alpha Direct | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Alpha Direct Insurance Chief Executive Officer Arun Iyer has denied claims that his company abandoned Palapye disabled children after a promised party failed to take off.
“We did everything we were supposed to do and had best intentions but the middleman messed it up,” he said.
Last week, Leoky Bogatsu, founder and coordinator of Kopano Rehabilitation Foundation, told of how they fell out with the insurance company after they insisted that it was too late to cook the planned Christmas feast.
The company’s officials are said to have insisted on the cooking and returned the food to Choppies and loaded gifts and drove off when that didn’t happen.
Bogatsu lamented about the losses they incurred in preparation to mobilise the disabled for the party and other logistics.
Iyer however refuted Bogatsu’s claims. “They wanted the money for themselves and when they didn’t get it they decided to send us away. They are cruel and don’t have hearts. Giving is part of our culture at Alpha Direct and we will continue to do so,” he said.
He further said they arrived in Palapye to find nothing was done by the organisers of the party.
“We even had to go and pick up the food from Choppies ourselves even though we had long made arrangements. When we suggested that we should do a dinner instead, they told us they were not interested. They are very unprofessional. They told me I must go back to India,” he added. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/we-didnt-abandon-the-kids-alpha-direct/ | en | 2015-12-08T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/15c0bfd0cc370562c639be0359f802a3641da69fda50e2537a73b0d0d00dfa4e.json | |
[
"Consumer Watchdog"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:05 | null | 2016-08-26T20:10:12 | Can you please tell me more about Hotel Express International? How do they work? What do you pay for? What services do they offer? Please be very careful. | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fi-join-hotel-express-international%2F.json | en | null | Should I join Hotel Express International? | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Can you please tell me more about Hotel Express International? How do they work? What do you pay for? What services do they offer?
Please be very careful.
We’ve dealt with complaints from dozens of people about Hotel Express International over the last few years, all telling the same story.
They’re “cold-called”by someone representing Hotel Express International in South Africa who invites them to join their travel discount scheme, offering them discounts on hotels, car hires and flights.
As part of the sales process they ask for the potential customer’s credit or debit card details either to check if they’re eligible to join or to establish if they’re entitled to some special level of membership.
The victims have claimed every time that they didn’t give explicit permission for money to be deducted from their accounts but that’s exactly what happened.
Without explicit permission they get enrolled, their account is charged and they have endless trouble getting their money back.
Given that the discounts offered by this company can be obtained elsewhere for free, you have to wonder what the point is.
Just a few days ago I stayed in a hotel in Johannesburg and do you think I paid the full rate? No, of course I didn’t.
I saw a special offer online that gave me a luxury hotel room at about half of the normal rate.
Did I need to pay to join a discount scheme to get this special rate? No, of course not.
I got the discount for free, just like I’ve done many times in the past.
I even once got a discount of over 80% in a hotel in Cape Town, just by signing up for a newsletter from the hotel chain. For free.
You have to ask yourself.
Why would you need to pay to get a hotel discount when hotels give them away for free?
Please don’t waste your money joining Hotel Express International and whatever you do, if they call you, don’t give them your card details. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/i-join-hotel-express-international/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/a511d17989693560719c5e2dcd927793ed5c689c0469119ac08f0fa1354cc264.json | |
[
"Onneile Setlalekgosi"
] | 2016-08-26T13:07:15 | null | 2016-08-19T20:07:46 | Fifteen years after losing his eye in an alleged ‘fight’ for passengers, a 75 -year -old man from Kanye is still fighting for compensation as the matter is | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fbring-back-eye%2F.json | en | null | ‘Bring back my eye’ | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Fifteen years after losing his eye in an alleged ‘fight’ for passengers, a 75 -year -old man from Kanye is still fighting for compensation as the matter is stalling before courts.
Mokwaledi Mmusi claims to have lost his eye after an angry bus driver allegedly assaulted him for transporting people without an authorized permit.
Narrating his ordeal, Mmusi said he was driving from Kanye to Gaborone with a few passengers inside his mini-bus when he met his attacker.
“When I reached Tsolamosese I stopped by the road and a white bus written J.S Ramolale bus services also pulled off besides me. The driver asked if I had a permit to transport people, but before I could answer, he punched me hard on the eye and it popped out,” alleged Mmusi.
He said when he reported the matter to the police, his attacker, John Mmabana Ramolale admitted that he had injured him but later changed when the matter went to court .
Mmusi said he will continue to fight tooth and nail to make sure that the man who ‘took’ his eye pays for what he did.
“I was 60 years old when I got injured, now I just turned 75. I want my eye back,” he said.
He said since the incident, Ramolale has only paid him P1000 yet he made it clear that he is looking at P350 000 compensation.
Mmusi claimed that he had sold almost all his livestock to cover medical expenses in a bid to restore his lost eye.
Ramolao however denied assaulting Mmusi saying he was in Ghanzi at the time of the alleged assault.
“I am going to sue him for tarnishing my name. I have already lost more than P30 000.00 on this case and I do not mind losing more,” said Ramolale.
He denied ever paying Mmusi P1000 adding that he failed to produce evidence before court that indeed he was responsible for his eye injury.
“I will also fight to my grave for Mmusi to pay for tarnishing my image,” he said | https://www.thevoicebw.com/bring-back-eye/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/76d98299be3747b1e3548a53bbfe6297309c8e1d31a83fbef30e710a732aa591.json | |
[
"Sinqobile Ndlovu-Tessa"
] | 2016-08-26T12:59:01 | null | 2015-11-14T12:33:09 | Tshiamo ‘Dambe’ Molapisi is no stranger to some of the big brands in South Africa having worked with Hunters Gold, First National Bank, Lenovo, Ackermans a | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fbehing-some-successful-brands-theres-this-woman%2F.json | en | null | Behing some successful brands there's this woman | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Tshiamo ‘Dambe’ Molapisi is no stranger to some of the big brands in South Africa having worked with Hunters Gold, First National Bank, Lenovo, Ackermans and Strictly Come Dancing.
Armed with skills and years of experience, she later packed her bags and came back home to fulfill her dream of creating and strengthening brands. In August she coordinated the inaugural Women in Business Excellence Awards (WIBA) and the event turned out to be a success, which did not come as a surprise to those who know that she is lady with a Midas touch. The 32- year- old ‘brand enthusiast’ talks to The Voice about her aspirations.
Q: You successfully coordinated the Women in Business Excellence awards, which means you are also a businessperson, tell us about it?
I have a consultancy company, Merge Brands, which, I started in January 2014. It’s still a one-employee company and I operate from home but plans are there to grow big, have an office and create employment. The company specializes in public relations and marketing as that is what I was trained in and where my passion lies.
Q: A number of young people now start companies to beat unemployment, was that the reason you decided to be an entrepreneur?
Far from that and I must say I have been lucky to get good jobs, which were somehow a dream come true. I did my Public Relations studies in South Africa and went on to work for big organisations, which gave me exposure. I am talking of companies based in Joburg, Durban and Cape Town which also means I was also exposed to life in these big SA cities. In my work I handled Hunter’s Gold marketing campaigns, Ackermans, FNB, Lenovo and Strictly Come Dancing, these are big brands that I have been fortunate to work with and which shaped the entrepreneur that I am today. And by the way, I was part of the behind the scenes team that worked at Strictly Come Dancing on the year that Double HHP won and if you check the sleeve of his album Acceptance Speech, you will find my name there.
Q: You seem to be a lucky and hardworking person, but you still haven’t answered my question?
I am coming to that, anyway after gaining that experience in South Africa I decided to come home and apply my skills but I needed to work first to gain local experience so I approached Mpho Balopi of Native Impressions for a job and was fortunate enough to be part of his team. Some of my accounts there included BPOMAS medical aid scheme and Botswana Life. I worked for Native Impressions for a year before joining Mascom as Communications Strategy Officer where I worked for three years before quitting to do what I had set out to do?
Q: Were you not afraid of leaving full time employment with a guaranteed salary every month end?
Not really but I must say I got comfortable at Mascom as I was there for three years instead of the initially planned one year. And besides I wasn’t earning a lot of money that could have tempted me to stay on the job for longer.
Q: And so far would you say you made the right move at the right time?
I think I did, what is important is that I am fulfilling my dream. Yes there are challenges here and there but that is part of life, part of business.
Q: Back to WIBA, I understand you made lots of money from the event, how did you manage to do that?
(Laughs) Says who? Look what I can tell you is we managed to pull together a successful event that is now going to be held annually. It was not an easy thing to do considering that it was being held for the first time but I guess my proposal was good enough to attract sponsorship even though I had to knock on same doors over and over again.
Q: Being a businesswoman yourself and having worked with other women in business, do you think there is a level playing field for women to compete with men?
Absolutely, women should just prove that they are equally capable and also take advantage of opportunities presented to them. We should learn to support each other, we have the numbers and united we can make a change. We should also appreciate ourselves and the character traits that make us women and never want to compete with men in wrong way to prove our worth. We should just be firm and professional as women.
Q: What’s your dream in as far as the business world is concerned?
I am interested in technology and would love to develop products using technology and skills I have acquired over the years. I also hope to venture into cultural tourism one day with more emphasis on preserving and showing off our culture to the outside world.
Q: Any role models or mentors?
Yes, my family, friends ex colleagues and bosses locally and in South Africa. I can’t name everyone but I would want to mention Bilkiss Moorad, the deputy chief executive officer of Botswana Life who I approached while still managing director at Barclays Life. She is one woman I look up to and who gave me a nudge to take the risk and fulfill my dream of starting my own company.
Q: Any advice to other upcoming entrepreneurs especially women?
As entrepreneurs we must constantly improve our leadership skills, we must be brave and stand for what we believe in. We must believe in our strengths and also acknowledge our weaknesses. We must never allow our perceived success to get into our heads. As Pinkie Setlalekgosi (of Sprint Couriers) once said, we must never say we have arrived once we feel we fulfilled our dreams. We must strive for more and work hard all the time.
Q: Let’s talk a bit about your personal life, where did you grow up and what were your aspirations?
I was born and bred in Gaborone, Mogoditshane to be precise; I am the second child in a family of three girls and a boy. I did my tertiary education in South Africa and when I enrolled at Tshwane University of Technology I was meant to do fashion designing but when I got there I changed my mind and studied Public Relations and fortunate enough my parents were ok with that change.
Q: And you are obviously married seeing the double barrel surname, so you also believe in not doing away with the maiden surname.
Yes I am married and have a three-year-old son. Actually I don’t have a double barrel surname, its only my email address which is like that as I was avoiding sudden change which was bound to cause confusion in my network especially in South Africa, with time I would change the address as people would have gotten used to my new surname. Not that I have issues with using a double barrel, it’s a personal decision and personally I wouldn’t do that as I think it’s hectic.
Q: Thank God it’s Friday, what’s up for the weekend?
My husband is based in Jwaneng and comes home every weekend so we normally spend our weekends as a family; actually it’s normally a braai for three that is him, our son and myself. Today (Friday) though we have a friends gathering so will spend the evening with friends, Saturday be with family and this Sunday my son will probably force me to go to church as I promised him I would do so this weekend. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/behing-some-successful-brands-theres-this-woman/ | en | 2015-11-14T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/05bef40295563fead5c94926af018d161fa04e47be91bd9ac76bd42ca4f1d217.json | |
[
"Onneile Setlalekgosi"
] | 2016-08-26T20:49:49 | null | 2016-08-26T21:55:31 | Bus driver whipped for assault Chief Alfred Dihutso of Mogoditshane kgotla on Tuesday ordered that a bus driver, 28-year-old Joseph Matsila be given three | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Froad-rage-2%2F.json | en | null | Road rage | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Bus driver whipped for assault
Chief Alfred Dihutso of Mogoditshane kgotla on Tuesday ordered that a bus driver, 28-year-old Joseph Matsila be given three strokes on his bare buttocks for assaulting a fellow motorist.
Matsila assaulted a 28-year-old teacher Ookeditse Polite Mmopi at Moonlight junction in Gaborone on June 23 in a fit of road rage.
According to court records, Matsila was apparently incensed by Mmopi’s failure to give him right of way.
He then got of out the bus and slapped the complainant on the face.
Mmopi told court that Matsila also broke her spectacles.
Mmopi pleaded guilty to the charge and pleaded with the court not to send him to prison, as he has a child to look after | https://www.thevoicebw.com/road-rage-2/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/a7eb4d23770bce318db994ff4aa4dc8aafd411b539b6b863d41f20421eac77ce.json | |
[
"Tumisang Tlhabiwe"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:04 | null | 2016-08-26T21:05:07 | An armed hijacker who, together with his partner, robbed a Mochudi man of his double cab Toyota Hilux at gun-point last week was arrested in South Africa a | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fhijacker-nabbed-sa%2F.json | en | null | Hijacker nabbed in SA | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | An armed hijacker who, together with his partner, robbed a Mochudi man of his double cab Toyota Hilux at gun-point last week was arrested in South Africa after the vehicle overturned in a police chase.
The Zimbabwean suspect, Patrick Lovemore Chirunga, is under heavy police escort at Mafikeng Provincial Hospital after he was found in possession of a South African Police service pistol suspected to have been used in the cross-border crime.
It is alleged that on Wednesday afternoon last week Chirunga and his partner in crime, who were driving a Toyota Corolla, accosted the Hilux owner, Freddy Mogomotsi, in Mochudi before robbing him of the vehicle.
The two suspects are said to have flashed their headlights vigorously at Mogomotsi while he drove, prompting him to believe that they were in need of some aid.
However, when he stopped, the two men disembarked their vehicle and one tried to remove the keys out of Mogomotsi’s ignition.
The key did not easily slide out and as he was about to attempt to maneuver his way out of the situation one of the suspects is alleged to have produced a handgun pulled the slide back releasing a bullet into its chamber.
He then succumbed to his assailants and left his car to them.
A curious motorist, who witnessed the event, nearly offered Mogomotsi his assistance but sped away at the sight of the weapon.
The assailants then proceeded to flee the scene in the direction of Mabule where they had already cut the border fence.
Having proceeded through the gap in the fence, they were then involved in a high speed chase with members of the South African Patrol officers who had observed them.
The chase is said to have involved four vehicles, all with Botswana license plates and suspected to be stolen, prompting the authorities to believe that the operation was a regular occurrence. During the chase, the Hilux that Chirunga was driving overturned and he was duly apprehended and the fire arm was seized before he was taken to the hospital.
Assistant Superintendent Malatsi Baakile of Mochudi Police confirmed the hijacking and urged the public to be vigilant and exercise caution at all times.
“People should not stop for strangers especially in non-populated areas. These are the areas that you are most vulnerable at. In this case the victim was lucky another vehicle passed by. Things could have been worse.”
Meanwhile Lobatse police were involved in another high speed chase on Thursday, where two suspects allegedly stole a Toyota Corolla before proceeding to rob a local Barcelos restaurant.
When the police attempted to stop the vehicle, one of the suspects opened fire on them and a gunfight ensued. One of the suspects was wounded in the exchange of fire and is currently recuperating under heavy police guard. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/hijacker-nabbed-sa/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/dd1611ba988dadd61956b1c1824e0ca6f984df7479aba8ad1659ec4fa7ad123d.json | |
[
"Tumisang Tlhabiwe"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:36 | null | 2016-08-26T20:20:23 | The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) in conjunction with One Source Consulting will host the 2nd Annual Botswana Job Summit on the 10th and 11th o | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fjob-summit-tackle-unemployment%2F.json | en | null | Job summit to tackle unemployment | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) in conjunction with One Source Consulting will host the 2nd Annual Botswana Job Summit on the 10th and 11th of October at Gaborone International Convention Centre.
Under the theme “Maximizing job creation through effective policy and strategy implementation” the summit will aim to address a myriad of problems pertinent to Botswana’s lack of economic diversification and job creation.
The summit will provide stakeholders from various sectors with the opportunity to assemble and mobilize their ideas in order to foster a consultative process that will provide input for current policies that are germane to job creation, job expansion, job quality and job retention.
The initiative comes at a time when job creation can no longer be the mandate of only government departments.
Consequently, all interested parties, organizations and individuals are encouraged to join other stakeholders in making proposals detailing how they wish to be a part of the Job Summit.
Unemployment in Botswana continues to rise, especially in the youth demographic who upon graduation are faced with the stark reality of a lack of jobs.
In fact at the previous summit, Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi noted this problem that has still not abated up to now.
“Botswana has an unemployment rate of 19.8%, affecting mostly the youth. Only around 3000 jobs per year are generated by the formal private sector, which is just one job for every 6 new entrants to the labour force each year.”
That statement paints a damning picture for both the private sector and the government who continue to sponsor tertiary education only for graduates to be offered prolonged internships that more often than not do not lead to full time employment.
In fact, much commentary can be attributed to the exploitative nature of the government internship program that sees private sector firms acquire skilled labour at no cost to themselves.
Attendees of the summit can also expect to be updated on last year’s progress in relation to the recommendations and resolutions put forward at the inaugural job summit.
At that conference a multitude of esteemed speakers including; representatives of the stock exchange, CEDA, BOPEU and other international organizations, offered their thoughts on job creation.
This year seeks to be more of the same except with the addition of other international organizations, most notably the World Bank. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/job-summit-tackle-unemployment/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/50b03c797269540c29a71b8bb046ac20b41dfe1986dafb3141fbefcda89f50af.json | |
[
"Kabelo Dipholo"
] | 2016-08-26T12:58:13 | null | 2015-12-04T20:00:02 | Zambian man puts siblings in trouble. Police caution locals over illegal deals. In a classic case of locals getting more than they bargained for in | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fdiamond-love%2F.json | en | null | Diamond love | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Zambian man puts siblings in trouble. Police caution locals over illegal deals.
In a classic case of locals getting more than they bargained for in their attempt to help foreign criminals sell their ill-gotten gems, two siblings are behind bars after one of them was found in possession of diamonds.
Moagi Dodile (31) years, Goitseone Dodile (27) years and their Zambian accomplice Victor Kambela (26) are currently serving five years each in prison after being found in possession of eight rough diamonds.
Moagi of Tutume Primary Hospital Nurses Home was arrested on October 29 at Shell Filling Station near what was then the BMC roundabout following a tip off.
According to Detective Superintendent Justice Wapi Ntheetsang of the Francistown Diamond/Mineral Protection Unit (DMPU), during the search, a transparent plastic bag containing a white paper and two other plastics containing eight shiny stones suspected to be diamonds were retrieved from the lower pocket of his khaki trouser.
“The stones were later tested and it was confirmed that indeed they were diamonds,” said Ntheetsang.
Moagi confessed to have received the diamonds from Kambela who was his sister’s (Goitseone) boyfriend.
In his defence, Kambela claimed to have gotten the diamonds from Zambezi River in Zambia and brought them to Botswana where he asked his girlfriend’s brother to find a buyer as he once worked at Toteng Diamond Mine.
“Where he got the diamonds was never the main issue. The real issue is unlawful possession and Batswana should learn,” said Ntheetsang.
Meanwhile Ntheetsang expressed his concern at the rate illegal diamonds are making their way into the country.
He said they have registered a number of unlawful possession of rough or uncut diamonds cases in Francistown and surrounding areas.
“In all these cases these diamonds did not come from Botswana. They were brought into the country by foreigners who then conspire with citizens to sell them,” said Ntheetsang.
“Mostly we have diamonds coming in from DRC, Zambia and even Namibia,” he said.
Ntheetsang further warned locals to desist from working in cahoots with foreign nationals in an attempt to sell these smuggled diamonds.
“We have a very effective unit and no matter where these people hide we will hunt them down and sniff them out of their hiding holes,” warned Ntheetsang.
“You can’t get away with trading in illegal diamonds so why try it in the first place,” he asked rhetorically. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/diamond-love/ | en | 2015-12-04T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/4ce668fee70c9f041ed45273e7254146d4dead53373d8fd3e954e626ab6c642c.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:00:36 | null | 2015-12-08T08:30:07 | Department of Meteorological Services has warned that extremely hot temperatures that have been observed since Sunday are expected to continue countrywide | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fhot-temperatures-expected-until-friday%2F.json | en | null | Hot Temperatures Expected Until Friday | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Department of Meteorological Services has warned that extremely hot temperatures that have been observed since Sunday are expected to continue countrywide up to Friday this week.
The temperatures are expected to range between 38-42 degrees Celsius.
However, the department says, there is still a possibility of isolated (30%) thundershowers over most parts of the country from Wednesday 9th December 2015.
These extremely hot temperature conditions, the department adds, are due to the persistence of hot northerly continental air mass or wind flow.
The Department has further advised members of the public to take precautionary measures to protect themselves from these adverse weather conditions. “These measures may include among others; to drink more water regardless of your activity level, to void prolonged stay under the sun, if at all possible stay under the shade. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella,” the department says in a media release. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/hot-temperatures-expected-until-friday/ | en | 2015-12-08T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/d0f59a992dce1545c703d51da4c6ae1082f5cb09529cf9ee8c40248d46dad61a.json | |
[
"Dubani Wa Dubani"
] | 2016-08-26T13:09:00 | null | 2016-08-19T20:09:41 | Diphatsa Volley Club of Francistown has decided to introduce a monthly Beach Volleyball Tournament in a bid to help the sport grow and draw more people int | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fdiphatsa-introduces-beach-volleyball%2F.json | en | null | Diphatsa Introduces Beach Volleyball | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Diphatsa Volley Club of Francistown has decided to introduce a monthly Beach Volleyball Tournament in a bid to help the sport grow and draw more people into the game.
The first edition of the proposed tourney is billed for the first weekend of September at the Tati Nickel Volleyball courts.
Former player and member of the club’s management team, Unangoni Sibanda on Tuesday told Voice Sport that Diphatsha, who are Francistown’s volleyball torch bearers, had decided to get more players into volleyball and also grow the spectator base.
“Volleyball is a simple game that anyone can play or follow. With this in mind we decided to use beach volleyball to attract more people to the game. As our intention is to get numbers into our sport we have decided that the beach volleyball tournament will be open to all clubs not only those registered with the Botswana Volleyball federation. We play our game in the community and involving their clubs is a way of showing that we appreciate whatever support they have given us,” he said.
On another note, Sibanda, who played for Diphatsa for eight years before turning to administration said the tournament will give them a chance to catch new talent and have coaches helping the participants improve their skills and understanding of the game.
“We hope to catch players who might otherwise have escaped our scouting network and grow our player pool. Teams will also benefit from experienced coaches who have agreed to share their knowledge for free,” Sibanda said.
Meanwhile Tati Nickel official Chester Radiphala confirmed to Voice Sport that the company had offered its courts. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/diphatsa-introduces-beach-volleyball/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/a4245c61b67fb8ab5c037a1526d617fe352462e627e04d23dc6115008bccaefc.json | |
[] | 2016-08-30T10:52:22 | null | 2016-08-30T12:00:03 | Designed to reinvent smartphone photography, the Huawei P9 is the first smartphone co-engineered with the global iconic brand, Leica Camera AG | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fhuawei-p9-wins-european-consumer-smartphone-2016-17-years-eisa-awards%2F.json | en | null | Huawei P9 wins European Consumer Smartphone 2016-17 | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | This month, Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) is honored to announce that the Huawei P9 has been named ‘European Consumer Smartphone 2016-17’ by the European Image and Sound Association (EISA).
Furthering its commitment to pursuing the best quality and design without compromise, this is the fourth consecutive year that Huawei has been recognized in this category.
Designed to reinvent smartphone photography, the Huawei P9 is the first smartphone co-engineered with the global iconic brand, Leica Camera AG.
The P9’s dual-lens camera takes smartphone photography to the next level, allowing people to capture both vivid colors and striking black and white images of unmatched clarity, richness and authenticity.
Awarding the Huawei P9 European Consumer Smartphone 2016-17, the EISA judges announced, “Sometimes the value of getting the important stuff right cannot be understated, and that’s precisely what the Huawei P9 does.
Sporting a 5.2-inch IPS-NEO LCD with Full HD resolution, octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 955 SoC and Android OS 6.0 with Emotion UI 4.1, the P9 is available in an impressive choice of finishes produced from a wide variety of materials.
But that’s not all, Huawei makes history by being the first manufacturer to introduce Leica’s photography know how to mobile devices. The dual-lens camera captures more light and provides better clarity for both photos and videos.
While the 3,000 mAh battery has enough power for capturing every precious moment between charging, the classy finish of those diamond-cut edges with rounded corners on the unibody design combined with 2.5D glass makes the P9 both practical and beautiful in equal measure.”
Glory Zhang, Chief Marketing Officer, Huawei Consumer BG commented, “We are honored to receive this award from EISA for the fourth year running.
This accolade is testament to Huawei’s commitment to creating new mobile innovations that offer new experiences to users.
The exquisite design of the P9, praised by the EISA judges, is the result of exhaustive development and attention to detail from the world’s top industrial designers, and their tireless efforts have culminated in a visually stunning design.”
Global shipments of the P9 and P9 Plus exceeded 4.5 million as of July, with strong sales recorded across many European countries including France, Finland and Britain. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/huawei-p9-wins-european-consumer-smartphone-2016-17-years-eisa-awards/ | en | 2016-08-30T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/5cba7d3be9d0dec5ffb505a773fcea1fe8c2cf6f2c1dd4b1fc589b4e5ed3a176.json | |
[
"Daniel Chida"
] | 2016-08-26T13:08:24 | null | 2016-08-22T10:00:55 | Biust top official suspended for sexually assaulting female students Sordid details of an alleged 'sex for marks' scheme at Botswana International Universi | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fsex-for-marks%2F.json | en | null | Sex for marks | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Biust top official suspended for sexually assaulting female students
Sordid details of an alleged ‘sex for marks’ scheme at Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) have landed the institution’s Director of Registry Services in hot soup as he was this week slapped with a suspension letter.
Herod Lebopo Hlomani’s alleged penchant for sex came to light recently when he reportedly called a female member of student representative council to his office and proposed love to her before forcibly fondling her breasts and attempting to kiss her.
Hlomani could neither confirm nor deny the allegations when contacted for a comment but instead asked this reporter to hold the story until next week.
When it was put across to him that it was not possible, the accused who was speaking in a hushed tone asked to be given time to respond and later referred all questions to his superiors.
Hlomani’s latest victim is said to have bolted out of his office after the sexual assault and reported the matter to other staff members who advised her to make a formal complaint.
According to sources close to the matter, after the formal complaint, that was when other two victims came out to report the director.
Information reaching The Voice is that Hlomani allegedly has a habit of summoning girls to his office.
“Students will abide thinking it is something related to their studies only for the topic to change once inside the office.”
He allegedly tells his victims that as Chief Examiner, Results Publisher and head of students’ registration he has powers to change their marks if they give in to his demands or make life difficult for them if they turn him down.
Other students are said to have given into his demands only for him to renegade on his promise of awarding them higher marks.
The source said it looks like more girls are planning to come out too hence the suspension last week to keep him far from school activities.
“At first they were afraid to come out because he is always angry at all students and they are afraid of him,” added a source from the school.
Director of Communication and Public Affairs Keoagile Rafifing refused to comment on the matter adding that in accordance with their policy, the contractual agreement between an employer and employee is not privy to a third party. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/sex-for-marks/ | en | 2016-08-22T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/49cc4258f1cfa5889ef135188f8327deac00702435afd60c002aca68b4c93242.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:08 | null | 2016-08-26T22:15:03 | Giants of Africa (GOA) will from tomorrow (Saturday) hold a three-day youth training camp at the newly established University of Botswana Sports Arena. The | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fgoa-holds-basketball-camp%2F.json | en | null | GOA holds basketball camp | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Giants of Africa (GOA) will from tomorrow (Saturday) hold a three-day youth training camp at the newly established University of Botswana Sports Arena.
The initiative is aimed at using basketball as a means to educate and enrich the lives of African youth, as well as provide quality facilities, gear and coaches with the goal of growing the game of basketball within Africa.
Speaking to Voice Sport, Pallab Sarkar who is the Project Director for the Giant of Africa basketball camp to be held in Gaborone, said Giants of Africa will be bringing NBA coaches to facilitate the camp.
He said top 50 youth Basketball players will be trained by the best coaches, and that the youth will be coming from all over the country.
He added that on the last day there will be a Gala Dinner aimed at celebrating the themes of basketball, youth empowerment and 50 years of independence.
“The aim of the camp is to develop the top young Basketballers and inspire them to think of basketball as one of the healthy activities they can participate in. We want to promote basketball as a healthy exciting sport, with good team spirit and respect for your opponents. This is a reputable programme which is 12 years old and has been a subject of success in the previous years,” revealed Sarkar.
He stated that in the last four years they have had camps in Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria and Ghana, and that the countries now have stable basketball leagues. While this is the first camp in Botswana, organizers say this will be the first of the many camps to follow.
Sarkar however appreciated that in the beginning the response of the initiative may be a bit slow, but was adamant that as time goes by the response will grow and be stable like in Nigeria.
“At the end of the camp we want the top 50 Basketballers to have developed the high basketball techniques and to be more competitive. We want them to be able to form a quota to form a strong basketball team for the future. We are aiming to have a Botswana Basketball team that will qualify for the 2024 Olympics,” he said.
Sarkar further stressed that the camp will be for free and he expects the it to be a success especially that it will be conducted at the world class Sports arena.
The programme is sponsored by the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture and they are in partnership with the Botswana National Sports Commission and Botswana Basketball Association.
The founder of the Giants of Africa, Masai Ujiri, is expected to be in the midst of dignitaries during the official opening.
Today the GOA Top 50 Camp has developed players at the local, national, international and professional levels.
Over 80 of its campers attended high school or university in the United States, and over 100 attended university in Nigeria. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/goa-holds-basketball-camp/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/d1cfd5993ad16952fb1737e36443bba94d897da2cefefa6e307f064e76d7a7a2.json | |
[
"Portia Mlilo"
] | 2016-08-26T22:49:53 | null | 2016-08-26T23:30:07 | Francistowners are looking forward to the upcoming 10 Ghetto Live Bands show which will be held at Selepa Farm next week Saturday. The show that is set to | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fmamoja-festive-bash%2F.json | en | null | 10 Ghetto live bands show | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Francistowners are looking forward to the upcoming 10 Ghetto Live Bands show which will be held at Selepa Farm next week Saturday.
The show that is set to start at 4pm will feature among other groups Mazganda.Com, Cyril Clark, Rwazz Bounds Band, Ndaba and Ghetto Breeze Band and Brothers of True Metal. P50 gets you in. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/mamoja-festive-bash/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/744695a682a365f46d1210d4818f44d5c016b6c21dc91eff68df217ecc9b9c25.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T20:50:12 | null | 2016-08-26T22:10:10 | Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) say they take their junior development programme seriously and that they have made it their core mandate. The associatio | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fbca-develops-youth%2F.json | en | null | BCA develops youth | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) say they take their junior development programme seriously and that they have made it their core mandate.
The association says it is bringing together Under 19 boys and girls at the BCA oval in an effort to hone their skills.
BCA occasionally holds mini camps for their youth teams in an effort to measure their progress and promote growth of the sport.
Their youth development programme, they say, is a clear indication of their intentions.
They recently won the BNSC code of the year in a row. According to the BCA PRO, Sumod Damodar, they believe that cricket in Botswana is the fastest growing sport, especially since partnering with the likes BOPSSA and BISA.
“Kids are our future, without them there can never be any progress in any sporting code. So we depend on them for continuity, hence investing heavily on them. We can only urge the community at large to come on board and support these kids. We are not necessarily looking for financial sponsorship but also their presence during our games which, we believe, will go a long way as a morale booster”.
The young cricketers expressed their enthusiasm towards the sport during a media interaction session this week.
They believe that given a fair chance like any other sporting code in Botswana, cricket can grow and become one of the house hold sport codes.
However many decried lack of facilities at schools, especially public schools which they said hinders their progress.
“I love cricket, it’s very nice and fun to play, though challenging. I fell in love with the sport simply because it was new and I wanted to try something different and ever since I never looked back. The only problem is that in most cases at government schools, students are not released to go for training sessions at the oval, making our development very slow. Above all I encourage Batswana to support us, we a tired of playing on empty ovals,” pleaded 19 year-old Mimi Ramafifi.
As for 20 year old Shameelah Mosweu she has been playing cricket for over 10 years, and she enjoys the sport by the day.
She is of the view that cricket teaches one many characters and teaches them more about themselves.
“It has many benefits and has got an elite scholarship thanks to cricket association. From a distance one may think cricket is difficult but honestly, it’s easy. One just has to fully apply themselves, listen to coaches and be focused,” noted Mosweu | https://www.thevoicebw.com/bca-develops-youth/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/5b5124d82fbe5910fff26c417fe491505cf6c7057c76e410edbc772277f8478a.json | |
[
"Leonard Matota"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:04 | null | 2016-08-19T20:08:38 | Born in Venda and raised in Soweto, Dan Tshanda only went as far as Standard 4 during the Bantu Education system due to lack of funds in the family. Though | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fmy-musical-journey%2F.json | en | null | My musical journey | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Born in Venda and raised in Soweto, Dan Tshanda only went as far as Standard 4 during the Bantu Education system due to lack of funds in the family.
Though he had no future plans when leaving school, the now popular ‘Splash’ man knew he was destined to follow his musical passion.
His desire was to join the likes of Steve Kekana and Soul Brothers but due to his young age and poverty situation he could not fit in, and he gave up on the plan.
Despite his circumstances, Tshanda took a bold step and started his own group called Flying Sounds which led to the release of their first album titled ‘MR TONY’ with Gallo Records in 1985.
This week Voice Reporter LEONARD MATOTA caught up with the ‘Peacock’ hit maker to find out more about his musical journey.
Q: Good day Dan, how are you?
Well if it’s not for the fact that I am stressed about what transpired in Maun over the weekend, I can’t complain.
Q: What happened?
You know we are currently engaged in a Splash National Tour around Botswana, and over the weekend in Maun I lost equipment worth half a million!
Q: That’s sad, how did that happen?
I wish I knew, but all I can say is that the equipment got stolen when we started experiencing the power cuts at the stadium when it was dark.
Nothing has been recovered by far except the stand for Key board.
Q: Hard luck, let’s hope you will recover them soon. So I guess the show didn’t go on?
Yah well it didn’t and I am planning on making it up to the people of Maun as well as Batswana in general, hopefully arrane for a free quality show before or in December.
Q: That would be nice, now tell us more about yourself and upbringing?
I grew up in a family of five, unfortunately one passed away.
We were very poor in our family, hence the decision to leave school at a younger age.
It wasn’t easy being at school hungry and looking all tattered while others were neat.
I felt out of place.
Q: And how was your parents’ reaction to your decision?
I can only assume that just like any parent it hurt them, but they didn’t have a choice because they could not afford much.
I didn’t even have school shoes. So I had to chase my music career just to make ends meet.
I also got piece jobs along the way and started distributing newspapers to white people and that’s where I got my name Peacock because of the way I was running.
Q: Speaking of ‘Peacock’, that was your first successful album. Please tell us more about it.
You know I always smile talking about this because the name Hamilton Nzimande immediately crops up.
This is the man who gave us an opportunity to record this album in 1986 when most people shunned us.
I stayed under Nzimande’s wing and he taught me everything that I know about music such as engineering, being an artist, professionalism and handling interviews.
Q: But in the end you left Gallo and started your own stable!
Yes my brother, you see in life we grow and it got to that point where I felt I had grown.
So in 1999 I opened my own company called Dalom Music Distributors, which saw the release of Makhirikhiri, the first album under my own company.
Q: At that point your music had gained popularity, how easy or difficult was it to market your type of music?
Eish! You know God works in mysterious ways.
I believe it was God’s blessings after seeing my struggle.
People just loved Splash and supported us unconditionally, I still can’t explain how that came about, its like everything happened so fast or miraculously.
I thank God everyday for the love he has shown me.
Q: Splash, that’s what people call your genre. Is that how it’s called?
Well I have accepted it but you know its Disco.
The name Splash is a stage name which was given to me by Ray Phiri of Stimela, who first gave us an opportunity to come to Botswana as curtain raisers in 1987.
By the grace of God Batswana loved me and I gained even more strength to come on my own afterwards.
Q: Ever since then you were a regular here, how best would you describe your relationship with Botswana?
Simple, because of the support that I got from Botswana I became who I am today.
Batswana have been supporting me since day one up to this day, as well as Botswana government.
I now have Botswana citizenship and I have been married to a Motswana woman for the last 16 years, with three beautiful kids.
So I owe my success to Botswana.
Q: Lately you spend most of time here, is it because your music has lost popularity back in South Africa?
No no no! that’s not true, in fact South Africa still supports me a lot, I mean after all I am one of them.
South Africa has played a big part in my music career and Splash is not only loved in Botswana but worldwide.
The Zimbabweans support Splash like it was born there.
London, Japan and other parts of Europe dance to Splash as well.
Q: How do you manage to make Europeans dance to Splash?
They may not hear what I am saying in the songs but the melody gets them up on their feet.
Splash melody is a very special one.
It is very irresistible and caters for all, both young and old.
Above all its so classical you can listen to it and it remains relevant for the longest of time.
Q: Splash events have always been associated with violence, what is your take on that?
Violence that occurs at Splash events is not different from any violence at other musical events.
We don’t kill people at Splash, and most incidents that have been reported happened away from the event.
It’s a pity those unfortunate people were coming to or from the Splash event which is very popular and attracts many.
It’s just a stereotype because of the number of people our shows always attract.
Q: Then what are you doing to change that Stereotype?
There is little I can do really except to keep educating people that we don’t kill people at our shows.
In fact in all our shows we tighten our security to the maximum to protect people and their belongings.
Therefore we continue to promise and encourage our fans to always stay within the protected event area.
Q: With Botswana having played a huge role in your music career, what are you doing to give back?
Wow, part of the Splash National Tour is giving back to Batswana.
In every town that we will tour we are going to give P5000 to the less privileged that we would have identified at the end of the tour.
Q: Interesting, and in terms of music industry?
Ooh Yes, I am working with Vee on an album that is going to be talk of the town and we will be touring Japan together.
During this tour which started in Lobatse a fortnight ago I have Slizer, Vee, Fondo Fire and local MCs on board.
I’m also nurturing young musicians who will later during the year release their own albums.
Q: And just how do you balance all this time with family?
I manage very well. My wife does the administration and she understands very well what I do for a living.
At times I take her along on the road sometimes with the kids!
In any case I met her on the road, so she knows very well.
Q: Lovely stuff, but looking at the time here and property investments that you have made in Botswana, is the Dalom Stable alive?
Yes sir it is very much alive and still have everyone on board except for Patricia Majalisa.
She has grown and that’s what we need in music, we need artists to grow and be on their own.
Q: Thank you very much for your time sir, Thank God It’s Friday! What are you up to?
I have replaced the same worth of equipment and I am heading to Jwaneng tonight (Friday), then Tsabong on Saturday.
I am planning on giving them the best of Dan Tshanda. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/my-musical-journey/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/67036fd60adc6d2e40896a6e1931a918d0862971c60f138f6f6a9c17a591f334.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:10:55 | null | 2016-08-19T20:04:19 | Gaborone International Music and Culture Week or GIMC is a multi discipline event that celebrates Gaborone City and its residents. The event is held every | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fgimc-is-back%2F.json | en | null | GIMC is back | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Gaborone International Music and Culture Week or GIMC is a multi discipline event that celebrates Gaborone City and its residents.
The event is held every end of August till the first week of September.
GIMC showcases cultural celebrations, comedy, poetry, music festival, fashion and Jazz amongst others.
Performers are selected from across the region, internationally as well as top local artists.
Some of the proceeds from the event are donated to deserving NGO’s especially ones that seek to uplift less fortunate members of the community.
GIMC 2016 will be headlined by Jonathan Butler, Black Coffee, Dj Fresh, Lebo Mashile, Ricky Rik and Donald who are all from South Africa, Salvado from Uganda and Doc Vikela from Zimbabwe.
Local artists will include Sereetsi and The Natives, Botswana Ensemble, Skizo, KTM among others.
GIMC has also partnered with Stanbic Bank and Botswana Tourism Board. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/gimc-is-back/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/b29b6b5544c9ea3201b613e5956bcf93d4edafa59c183bf6a4fe3961db25aff8.json | |
[
"Consumer Watchdog"
] | 2016-08-26T13:12:11 | null | 2016-08-19T20:15:07 | People have been approaching me to join Helping Hands International. They say I can get a house, a car, a laptop and income for life. Can this be true? I t | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fhelping-hands-international-legit%2F.json | en | null | Is Helping Hands International legit? | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | People have been approaching me to join Helping Hands International. They say I can get a house, a car, a laptop and income for life. Can this be true?
I think you know the answer to this question already, don’t you?
I’ve seen some of the advertisements on Facebook for Helping Hands International and they show all the signs of a pyramid scheme.
They use phrases like “start to live your dream”, “residual income” and “financial freedom”, just like all the other pyramid schemes.
One of their recruiters posted some questions and answers about the scheme on Facebook.
These questions tell you all you need to know about this scheme. One was “When I sign-up, do I need to sell any goods like other MLM companies?
”The answer was “No. We dont sell any goods.”
Another question asked whether the scheme is supported by any reputable organisations and they claim that they’re supported by Apple, Hyundai, HP and even the United Nations. In case you haven’t guessed already, this is a lie.
A complete lie. Do you trust liars?
I think the evidence about Helping Hands International is very simple.
As their representatives say, there are no products on sale, you just need to recruit people who in turn recruit other people, each of whom pay money to join.
It’s a pyramid scheme, they’ve confessed that themselves.
Like all pyramid schemes this one will eventually collapse leaving a lot of people who devoted a lot of money, time and effort to recruiting other people beneath them poorer and frustrated.
Do you want to be one of them? | https://www.thevoicebw.com/helping-hands-international-legit/ | en | 2016-08-19T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/bc66257b152d7027fb19f5d9f045af8f203db7477b6e1c250cb5036f45494d86.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T13:03:45 | null | 2015-12-01T16:55:19 | Francistown police are on the hunt for a rapist who last week ambushed a young woman and raped her in the Tati River near Nkangwa park. The 25 year old wom | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Frapist-on-the-loose-2%2F.json | en | null | Rapist On The Loose | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Francistown police are on the hunt for a rapist who last week ambushed a young woman and raped her in the Tati River near Nkangwa park.
The 25 year old woman of Newstands in Francistown has told of how she was brutally raped by the unknown man while she was crossing the Tati river for a job interview at Adansonia hotel on Friday.
The young lady told the police of how an unknown man with a Zimbabwean accent came from behind her and suddenly attacked and strangled her.
The culprit is said to have overpowered her and she surrendered her cellphone.
When the man ordered her to undress, the young lady refused and tried to fight back but the man who had dropped his knife during the struggle is said to have picked a log and hit her on the leg before she fell to the ground.
The culprit is said to have raped her without using a condom before he disappeared towards Nkangwa park, along the river.
Despite her repeated screams for help, the young lady said no one came to her rescue until she met a woman who helped her to get to the police station.
Superintendent Neo Serumola of Kutlwano Police station confirmed that the victim was treated and discharged at Nyangabwe Referral hospital but said they have not arrested any suspect. “It’s so sad and unfortunate that she got raped, but I wish to advice people to avoid taking dangerous paths because you never know what danger they hold for you. Had she crossed the river at the bridge I would have been much safer for her, but like I said, it was so unfortunate of her to get raped and I wish to appeal to anyone with any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect to contact the nearest police station,” he said. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/rapist-on-the-loose-2/ | en | 2015-12-01T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/464fd0ca577fdf30a41732a73722e944fd1b5579b26ab2ce8c0ce0cd00ed30b0.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T18:50:53 | null | 2016-08-26T20:30:58 | Stanbic Bank Botswana’s role as a leading financial services provider in the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) space positions it as an ideal partner | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fstanbic-commits-mining-sector-growth%2F.json | en | null | Stanbic commits to mining sector growth | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Stanbic Bank Botswana’s role as a leading financial services provider in the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) space positions it as an ideal partner for growth in the mining sector.
The bank already wields considerable influence and support through the entire value of the mining industry, and is committed towards further supporting Mining and Metals sector entities.
These were the sentiments reiterated by the bank at a recent engagement of Mining and Metals sector conference held at Masa Square Hotel in Gaborone.
Stanbic Bank’s expertise, experience and insight in financial solutions for the Mining and Metals sector stem from recognising the integral role of the sector to the development of African countries and their sustainable infiltration into international markets.
The Mining and Metals sector remains the primary source of both Government income and foreign exchange for Botswana.
It has been the single largest contributor to Botswana’s GDP for over 47 years now, since the establishment of a Public Private Partnership between the Government of Botswana and De Beers.
“Despite weaker global economic growth, we have seen a sustained level of demand for extractive minerals such as diamonds, signalling a need for continued support and financing of operations in this space. Stanbic Bank continues to lead the charge here, and has developed in depth mining sector expertise to support players within the industry. This is further supported by leveraging off the full capabilities of our parent, Standard Bank Group, who wields considerable experience in the sector across the African continent. We have extensive experience in providing innovative solution to the industry in the form of advisory, debt, capital markets, transactional products and services, to mention a few,” said Stanbic Bank Botswana Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Sheperd Aisam.
Additionally amongst the key points of conversation during the engagement were trends, both local and global, within the sector. Research indicates low commodity prices overshadowing the industry in recent years.
Prices of most commodities such as gold, oil, copper, silver, iron ore, and coal have reached all-time lows.
This has been attributed to weak market fundamentals, amongst them: weak global demand, credit restrictions in China, oversupply from new low-cost mining projects and a stronger US Dollar.
“Botswana’s diamond industry has also experienced the same downfall, as a record of dismal performance in diamond sales during the year 2015, with pressure mounting from overstocking in the midstream and a slowdown in consumer demand.This affected export earnings and Government revenues considerably. Although the demand of diamond sales significantly improved in 2016, the industry remains cautiously optimistic. Uncertainties surrounding key market fundamentals, such as consumer demand and liquidity concerns in the midstream continue to cloud the industry,” said the Mining and Metals Client Coverage Manager, Rebone Diloro.
Sector representatives in attendance ranged from mining houses to mining services companies, embracing the engagement as a platform for discussion and debate, as well as hearing more about key sectoral developments.
Amongst the key speakers were: Walter de Wet, Global Head – Commodities Research, Standard Bank; Sheperd Aisam, Head Corporate & Investment Banking, Stanbic Bank Botswana; Nchidzi Mmolawa, Deputy Permanent Secretary (Minerals), MMWER; and Paul Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Development Company, Botswana. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/stanbic-commits-mining-sector-growth/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/39671b30d6a1ea5b537352a1633e91eb25c336586e4f5eb2497160204fbc306c.json | |
[
"Kabelo Dipholo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:05:06 | null | 2016-08-05T20:13:52 | Rejected son accuses mother of witcHcraft The gory details of a 63-year-old woman from Natale village dragged to death by her own son are still fresh, and | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fmy-mother-is-a-witch%2F.json | en | null | “My mother is a witch” | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Rejected son accuses mother of witcHcraft
The gory details of a 63-year-old woman from Natale village dragged to death by her own son are still fresh, and the vivid images hard to erase.
Dibebe Ngele(45) tied his mother to his car and dragged her along a dirt road for over a kilometre, a savage act apparently fuelled by a traditional doctor’s diagnosis.
The Zimbabwean medicine man is said to have told Ngele that his mother was bewitching him.
Hardly a week after this harrowing incident another young man is convinced his own mother is bewitching him and is demanding that she accompany him to a traditional doctor or pastor to prove herself otherwise.
Goabaone Monyadzwe (27) dragged his visibly week body into The Voice office in Francistown on Tuesday morning like a man on death row.
It was his rugged look that first caught one’s attention, and then followed the pungent stench of feet and body odour.
Perhaps realising the discomfort caused by his nauseas presence, Monyadzwe immediately announced that he had just left a police cell.
“My brother I have been in a police cell since Saturday. I haven’t bathed in four days and I stink,” he said.
“The sad thing is I don’t have a place to go to, no one wants me,” he said.
The young man went on to narrate his life story, his relationship with his mother, aunt and ‘step father’.
Monyazdwe was released on Tuesday morning and lashed on his bare buttocks at Phase VI Customary court.
His crime; breaking windows and insulting his family members during one of his many drunken moments.
“I broke those windows out of frustration because my entire family and mother have turned their backs on me,” he said.
“I have consulted pastors and traditional doctors to find out why my life has turned out the way it is and each time I was told I should bring my parents for consultation,” said Monyazdwe.
The almost teary man said each time he told his mother about this issue; she would go berserk and ask to be left alone.
“I couldn’t understand her behaviour until I learnt recently that the man I’ve always thought was my father was actually not my father. My father, I learnt passed away,” he said.
Monyadzwe said he confronted his mother until she came clean but begged him not to let his ‘father’ know that he has been told the truth.
“One witch doctor told me the reason I failed to keep a job was because my real father died an unhappy man as he believed he was impotent, and this became a curse in my life. So I need to be cleansed of this curse (sehihi),” he said.
Monyadzwe said each time he raised the issue of his father and the cleansing his mother would have her arrested.
“Now everyone thinks I’m mad. People think I’m that guy who breaks windows, the guy who can’t get a job,”
“All I need from my mother is to do one last motherly act. Come with me to a traditional doctor or spiritual healer,”
“What is she afraid of? I’m beginning to suspect that she is the one bewitching me, because I know she also consults traditional doctors,” said Monyadzwe.
His mother however reacted angrily at his son’s accusations.
Mosetsana Monyadzwe (39) told The Voice in an interview that she does not want to see her son until he wises up and stands on his two feet like his age-mates.
Monyadzwe said she might have to flee as her son once threatened to kill her.
“Has he been released?” asked Monyadzwe when The Voice contacted her.
“Oh God, we may have to find a new home, that killer is out?” said Monyadzwe.
Without mincing her words, the mother of two said she doesn’t care about where her son would sleep or what he could be doing.
Monyadzwe said she has always handed her over to the police to discipline him.
“He’s an ill-mannered bully,” she said.
“I felt safe when he was in jail,” said Monyadzwe.
The irate mother said she has tried everything to make him comfortable but her only son has never given her the respect a mother deserves.
“I can only accept him back after he apologises for everything he’s ever said to me and for breaking windows and burning down almost everything I own including his own clothes,” she said.
“He should just grow up, get a job and rent his own house,” said Monyadzwe. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/my-mother-is-a-witch/ | en | 2016-08-05T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/a8585832449bbd8395c6e342754a983d5fe9cac1769c6167b69dbccd939a6e1f.json | |
[
"Vincent Nakedi"
] | 2016-08-26T18:50:51 | null | 2016-08-26T20:40:13 | Botho University (BU) officially launched its scholarship programme last week and awarded a 50% sponsorship to one of the students who applied to the insti | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fbu-launches-scholarship%2F.json | en | null | BU launches scholarship | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Botho University (BU) officially launched its scholarship programme last week and awarded a 50% sponsorship to one of the students who applied to the institution early this month.
The university says it is commited to offering up to P3m to students who meet the its entry criteria of 32 points into various programmes across its campus in Botswana.
The first beneficiary for this semester, Prince Moatswi, for Bachelor of Network & Computer Forensics joyfully received the sponsorship for his four and half year program.
In a post production interview with Voice Money, Associate Dean for Internationalisation and Partnerships, Marang Mutuna, said that their scholarship varies depending on the salary of the beneficiary’s parents.
“We start with a minimum of 20% for the parents with higher salaries and we can go up to 50% depending on how much the parent can afford, in order to avoid a situation whereby the parent ends up failing to sponsor their children,” she said.
She however explained that students whose parents are unemployed cannot be assisted as the purpose for the sponsorship is to meet the institution half way.
She added that their target was to sponsor at least 40 students every year and that they have so far only approved one application with 19 others still pending.
For her part, Minister of Education and Skills Development, Unity Dow, noted that the partnership between government and the private sector is an engine for economic development and growth.
“I wish to encourage those who will benefit from the programme to consider themselves privileged and reciprocate through total commitment to their studies,” she echoed.
BU had its annual career fair on Thursday and about 35 youth companies were present to motivate students on how they can start their own businesses after they graduated.
Among the companies present were Orange, Global Business Labs and Divine Morula. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/bu-launches-scholarship/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/57bd3195bb8d74b5e25d2d330a167b189747cbae5208e406ecbec47b7a4c894f.json | |
[] | 2016-08-26T22:49:44 | null | 2016-08-26T23:35:28 | It looks like some members of Botswana Movement for Democracy are fed up with the party’s internal fights. In Lobatse, a party member who could no longer b | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fbmd-special%2F.json | en | null | BMD special | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | It looks like some members of Botswana Movement for Democracy are fed up with the party’s internal fights.
In Lobatse, a party member who could no longer bottle up his/her frustration decided to say it out through a notice board which is normally used for advertising ‘specials’ at a popular butchery in Peleng.
The board is strategically placed outside the butchery so that those who come in or pass by can clearly see it.
Shaya can only hope the message has reached its targeted audience. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/bmd-special/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/3044c0fcf00857912a0117be25d27369c674530f04acbad4bd100e9e52139410.json | |
[
"Daniel Chida"
] | 2016-08-26T20:49:59 | null | 2016-08-26T20:55:22 | Botswana Democratic Party Youth League President, Andy Boatile is optimistic that the Ngamiland District Youth Pitso which has been postponed twice will ev | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fngami-youth-pitso-boatile%2F.json | en | null | Ngami Youth Pitso on-Boatile | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | Botswana Democratic Party Youth League President, Andy Boatile is optimistic that the Ngamiland District Youth Pitso which has been postponed twice will eventually take place in October.
The outgoing youth leader said the postponements were as a result of circumstance beyond their control, contrary to allegations doing rounds that some senior party officials were sabotaging him for not rallying fully behind Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
“Our VP had engagements on both dates and if you remember well the last set date clashed with Police Day Commemorations and there was no how we could hold the event when there was an event of that magnitude taking place. I am assuring our members in the Ngamiland District that we will come this time around,” he said.
He said that part of their BDPYL Pitso is to economically empower youth and also get feedback from them.
“Thirty three constituencies have benefited from these gatherings with their youth having been sent for courses, workshops, business management to China and some countries in Africa.”
He said in areas such as Gaborone and Palapye where the Pitso was held, both parties, being the youth and party leaders gained a lot from the interactions.
“We now know what is needed and you will find that problems vary with each region.”
He said their plan is to have the President, the vice president and other cabinet members in their Pitso to exchange knowledge with the youth.
“My aim is to have reached out to all our constituencies by end of January, that has been one of my core objectives. It is the legacy that I want to leave behind,” he said.
Meanwhile, Boatile declined to comment on he intend to challenge Shaw Kgathi for position of Deputy Secretary in their next Party elections. | https://www.thevoicebw.com/ngami-youth-pitso-boatile/ | en | 2016-08-26T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/bc92b99b067dd58d77c2eb71f1b9c923b3dd2785c32369ca26917fd81022b8c5.json | |
[
"Archie Mokoka"
] | 2016-08-26T13:03:17 | null | 2015-12-04T12:57:22 | A suspect in a Sefalana robbery case this morning stunned a Palapye Magistrate's court when he stood and urinated in the dock. While his alleged partner in | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Frobbery-suspect-urinates-in-court%2F.json | en | null | Robbery Suspect Urinates In Court | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | A suspect in a Sefalana robbery case this morning stunned a Palapye Magistrate’s court when he stood and urinated in the dock.
While his alleged partner in crime, Gofaone Modukanele was cross examining the investigating officer, Kabelo Suping asked Chief Magistrate Setlhogile Motsamai to be allowed to go to the toilet.
The magistrate refused and reminded the accused that he was allowed to go to the toilet less than an hour ago. “You are clearly doing this to delay the case,” said the magistrate.
“Ok, I’m going to urinate here then,” Suping said reaching for his zipper.
The accused man then urinated in the dock before the magistrate decided to adjourn the proceedings.
When asked about his behaviour during recess, suping said: “What am I supposed to do when the magistrate refuses me a visit to the toilet?” | https://www.thevoicebw.com/robbery-suspect-urinates-in-court/ | en | 2015-12-04T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/a11c0ee65907e99aa48d9e7faa22391d215f7ee6a46882007fb248699b89ab21.json | |
[
"Emang Bokhutlo"
] | 2016-08-26T13:04:46 | null | 2015-07-03T17:45:09 | As a Chief Education Officer in Ngamiland I was horrified at the children’s use of vulgar language. Every school that he headed was guaranteed an enviable | https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevoicebw.com%2Fthe-man-with-the-midas-touch%2F.json | en | null | The man with the midas touch | null | null | www.thevoicebw.com | As a Chief Education Officer in Ngamiland I was horrified at the children’s use of vulgar language.
Every school that he headed was guaranteed an enviable position in the top three in the exam results.
He had the magic formula and knew how to turn worst performing schools into centres of excellence throughout his illustrious career which spanned over three decades.
Damien Thapa was undoubtedly one of the most sought after educationists and manager that this country has ever produced.
As a maths teacher at GSS in 1972 his results were so impressive that when he returned from a two- year study leave abroad there was a tug of war between his old school, GSS and the school he was transferred to, Kgari Sechele because they both wanted to have him among their staff members.
This week, Voice Editor, EMANG BOKHUTLO met the retired School head in his home village, Makaleng for a chat
What was your secret to great exam results?
The secret to good results is to make the students themselves understand why they are in school and why they need to learn and pass exams.
I can at least fill two buses with the number of Doctors I have produced.
That would work for a teacher but how about as a school head and an Education officer?All the schools you headed from Matshekge Hill School to Francistown Secondary School to Mater-Spei College were always in the top three when you were at the helm.
A school is as good as its head. The opposite of that saying is also true. Discipline is fundamental and a school head needs to cultivate the culture of self discipline.
A school head is a manager and no manager can achieve results without closely supervising and engaging with teachers, industrial staff as well as the students.
But how does one successfully supervise such a large number of people?
You engage them. I used to walk about the school and engage in random conversations with the industrial staff. They know a lot about what’s going on and talking to them can avert things like student strikes which only serve to disrupt learning.
I also used to pay surprise visits to classrooms and randomly pick at least three exercise books from each class to check if assignments were given and marking was done. A school head has to be involved even to that level if they want results.
When you were transferred to Francistown Secondary School as the headmaster it was at the bottom in exam results but the following year it took position two in the whole country. How was that experience?
I asked for a transfer from Matshekge to FSS because I wanted to follow my wife who was a lecturer at TTC.
But what I found at FSS was such a culture shock. I did not know what to expect but I found Evil Forest.
At the evil forest there were spread out card board boxes.
You can deduce from that what activities went on in that area.
My reaction was to immediately have the bush cleared.
Was FSS the most difficult school you handled then?
No, FSS wasn’t very difficult because I knew what to do. My first assignment was to provide accommodation for teachers.
There were only three staff houses when I got to FSS and the school was called “Cattle Post school”
Ten year later when I left there were over 30 staff houses and still counting.
I knew how to use different votes to provide what was needed for effective teaching like lab equipment and teaching aids so teachers were happy and happy teachers lead to good results.
In 1990 FSS rose from the bottom to position two in the whole country.
But when you left the following year for further studies the school plunged to number two from the bottom. How did you feel when you came back to work a year later?
When I got back I knew that I had to restore the school’s reputation.
In 1993 FSS became number one in the whole country and from then on we competed for that position with Mater-Spei College and Tutume Mc Connell College.
If FSS wasn’t your worst experience, what was it then?
As a Chief Education Officer in Ngamiland I was horrified at the children’s use of vulgar language.
There would be incidents where children insulted teachers and when they fought with each other the children had this shocking habit of insulting each other’s parents.
The area stretched from Seronga to Ghanzi to Chobe. The children generally knew nothing about the value of education and would quit school at the slightest excuse. And the love affairs in schools were also just over the top.
But still during your time Sepopa Secondary rose for the first time from nowhere to lead in the exam results.
Yes, I worked hard to instil discipline. I used to crisscross the region and pay surprise visits to unsuspecting teachers. I remember an incident in Ghanzi where students on strike destroyed the school fence.
I simply advised the teachers to make the culprits dig out the rest of the fence and have the students’ parents pay to replace the damaged fence. Since then there was no strike until I left. (Chuckles)
And your best experience?
It has to be Matshekge Hill in Bobonong. I had a lot of respect for Babirwa. It was a pleasure working with them. The school was like a resource centre for the whole village.
It was during the time when students paid school fees and I adopted 9 brilliant children who couldn’t afford school fees and paid for them from my pocket.
Out of the many students that you remember from your teaching career is there one particular one that you have special memories of?
It has to be Dr Makgema. He was just a brilliant student. He was very quiet and reserved but a genius who used to finish his work in half the time and sit quietly and wait for others. He amazed me!
Last but not least, what can be done to rectify the problems causing the down spiral of exam results over the years?
We need a solution to the issue of overtime. Govt should maybe add two more days to teacher’s working days. Govt should negotiate with teachers and reach a solution and arrive at a formula that works.
There are too many challenges these days such as children spending most of their time on social media instead of learning and too many children’s rights making at the expense of children’s education.
Even if govt can incentivise teachers with money the horses themselves would be led to the river but refuse to drink because we abandoned our cultural way of disciplining children and replaced it with nothing.
The rod worked wonders and I used to” Donora” the naughty ones and set them on the right path.
Now that you brought it up I have some questions from former FSS students and one of them is from Bakhwi Kablay who wanted to know why you liked using the Word “Donora”
Hahaha, that word is corrupted from the Afrikaans word Donor, which means to beat!
I just used it as an ice breaker in my interaction with students; just like my use of the word “fool” It didn’t really mean the students were fools.
OK, Another former FSS student Naiko Ralebala wants to know if the class of ‘90 was your worst lot. And if they were, why didn’t you forgive them and allow them to have a leaving party?
Hahaha, you were in that group Emang and you were a naughty and very stubborn girl.
Yes you guys were the worst. Worse than the Dubani Dubani’s group.
That one had extremely naughty students but they acted as individuals while you people acted as a group.
Tell Naiko I said sorry, forgive me.
I couldn’t allow your group to have a leaving party because I had it on good record that the group had planned to assault teachers at the party.
I also wanted to send a message to the group after you that indiscipline would not be tolerated in FSS and it worked. After you were gone we had peace. (Laughs)
Some students like Lesego Morris Raditsebe and Stella Mooketsi said to thank you for preventing them from transferring to “That other school” and for disciplining them because although they had never seen you smile and didn’t like you then for being such a hard man, they realise in retrospect that you saved their lives; How does that make you feel?
The greatest pleasure I derived from teaching has always been to see my students go on to excel in life.
I get that a lot from former students and most of them I’m proud to say hold positions of leadership.
I must also mention that my trademark is cleanliness. You will know my former students by their neatness and cleanliness.
I introduced many of them to a tie! (Laughs)
Any last words?
Tell FSS class of 90 that they owe me a party and also tell them that only those who are excelling in their respective jobs have the liberty to call me The Man! (Laughs hard) | https://www.thevoicebw.com/the-man-with-the-midas-touch/ | en | 2015-07-03T00:00:00 | www.thevoicebw.com/41973b2a86a8c135bfbfa28aa0f79d6fd2d85501cdc818684c94525e25992bd1.json |
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