Death is inevitable consequence of being alive
We often behave like death is necessarily a very bad thing, whereas not many people want to die, to tell you the truth, death has several advantages, as long as it is not self induced death. Death is the inevitable consequence of being alive, which means that all of us who are living will one day sooner or later say bye-bye to this world.
Our departure from this world could be occasioned by literally anything, earthquake, volcano, accident, food poisoning, wild animals, falling, drowning, overdose, murder, the list is endless. Some people just go to sleep and never wake up the following morning.
Indian upper house passes women's quota bill
The upper house of India's parliament has approved a bill to reserve a third of all seats in the national parliament and state legislatures for women.
The bill was passed with 186 members of the 245-seat house voting in favour. Only one member voted against. Several smaller parties boycotted the vote.
The bill was introduced on Monday amid uproar from opponents, resulting in the suspension of seven MPs on Tuesday.
Standard Chartered 2009 operating profit climbs 13% to US$5.15bn
Strong business momentum delivers seventh successive year of record income and profit
Standard Chartered PLC today announced a seventh successive year of record income ($15.18 billion) and operating profit before tax ($5.15 billion) during 2009, demonstrating the underlying strength and momentum across our markets and businesses, despite the ongoing adverse global economic conditions. Our strong liquidity and capital position enabled us to continue building out market share across our footprint, generating positive business momentum as we enter 2010.
‘Promotions for sale at Francistown Council’
FRANCISTOWN: Botswana Land Board and Local Authorities Workers Union president Pelotshweu Baeng has claimed that his union has evidence that promotions are for sale at Francistown City Council (FCC).
Baeng cited two departments of Supplies and Fire and claimed that some senior officers at these departments demand bribes so that they can recommend junior officers for promotions.
Collective “IR-Responsibility” Is Our Model Of Government
I listened with awe at how our Parliament chucked out a private members bill tabled by Botswana Congress Party (BCP) MP, Dumelang Saleshando, calling for the Legislature to abolish the special nomination of councillors.
His argument was informed by the views expressed by civil society and politicians, including those within the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), some of whom have benefited directly from the undemocratic system.
Chiefs to redeem their pride in Coke
Mochudi Centre Chiefs will this evening battle it out against Tafic in the Coca Cola Cup quarter-final match billed for Selebi Phikwe stadium.
Magosi are in search of their first victory in three matches after going down to Ecco City Greens and Notwane in the previous beMobile league fixtures.
Now trailing Township Rollers by eight points in the beMobile Premier League log, Magosi will definitely want to win against Tafic as the Coca Cola cup is likely to be their only realistic silverware hope for the season.
Public Sector Unions slams Gov’t over salaries
Public sector unions have slammed the government for not increasing salaries of civil servants.
The Unions say that it is the second year running that Government did not increase salaries of its employees.Speaking during the press briefing where all five main public sector unions met and revealed that they will be cooperating on issues of public concern, Mr. Andrew Motsamai observed that the government is not committed to increasing the salaries of its employees.
LITERARY PASSION
Born more than 50 years ago, Andrew Sesinyi is by far the most celebrated local novelist, having written and published the likes of popular pace-setters ‘Love on the rocks’ as well as ‘Rassie’ and ‘Car Jack’. Year 2010 has seen the talented writer come out with two new literary works, another novel titled ‘Shadows of Birth’ and a short play titled ‘Goodbye to Power’ which were both published by Media Palms and launched on 27 February. The first publication, (the novel) examines the psychological effects of our traditional and cultural ways of raising children, in this particular case young Modise who was considered an outcast because of his parent’s relationship.
Sheriffs
There are some professions that I have never considered pursuing. Regardless of the fat salaries they pay, I have always placed my safety first. This is Africa and I know what Africans are capable of, especially when you have taken something that they value most. When they want to hurt you badly or get revenge of some sort they normally take the traditional route. When pursuing this course, they would go any place that you can imagine; from the barren sand of the Kgalagadi Desert to the jungle of the equatorial rain forest in the Congo just to consult the “bones.” Whatever the “bones” say, that will be your fate.
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