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Malebang's 'Trio' painting is the winner
It also provides an opportunity for the most talented to win special prizes. Given the quality of artworks submitted, the two judges had a tough time arriving at the winners for the different art categories - paintings, drawings, photography, and...
30 April 2007
The portrait of an artist
Every stroke of light, line and colour has a meaning and needs to be interpreted. One of Malebang's most amazing works is called 'Striking Light'. The work comprises two parts although the artist calls it one painting. The first piece is mellow...
30 April 2007
In their own cultural museum
Different types of traditional foods such as dried vegetables, morogo, dried maize, letshotlho, beans, dinawa, Tswana biltong or segwapa, to cite just a few, can be sampled or bought from this outlet. If you like you may even ask the couple to show...
30 April 2007
All speech is free
Thinking Allowed by Barolong Seboni was first published 15 years ago. It is now out in a new edition that was launched last week at Books Botswana at the University of Botswana (UB) by Professor David Kerr of Media Studies and the author, and...
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Sheridan Griswold 30 April 2007
Botswana companies top region capitalization
In rankings issued this week by the London-based publication, Botswana companies rank second only to Zimbabwe, which tops the list with 19 companies in the top 50. The survey is based on market capitalisalion of companies listed on various stock...
FRASER MPOFU
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Price hikes for meat likely - expert
An agricultural analyst said he expected the BMC's price restructuring to trigger a sudden price hike in beef and beef by-products, hitting hard on consumers' pockets. "BMC is a price leader, their decision will always influence the butcheries to...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Botswana has no 5-star hotel
Ramalepa said despite the importance of grading the facilities, many operators had looked upon it with disapproval, branding it "too prescriptive and unuser-friendly."The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS)-supervised system ranges from un-graded to...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
SADC urged to pool funds to boost energy supplies
"We need a more radical approach to investment if we are to meet the targets we have set ourselves in expansion of energy sources," he said. "Pooling of resources in regional investment is our best option."Rtd Lt-Gen Nyambuya was opening the SADC...
30 April 2007
Poor service is not peculiar to Botswana
'm in the UK So, does everything really work like clockwork here? Are the roads really paved with gold? Is every product perfect? Does every customer get treated like a queen or king? Sorry, noI know that the team at Consumer...
CONSUMER WATCHDOG 30 April 2007
My ordeal at the hands of Zim border guards
Partly cloudy and hot as it was, I could feel a chill running through my body as goose pimples roughened my skin like that of a gecko. Saliva dried as I fumbled for words and mumbled a 'no' amid prayers that this could just be one of those dreams...
NOMSA NDLOVU
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Nata-Gweta battle lines drawn
It is now official, when the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) opens its campaigns for primaries, ahead of the 2009 general election, Mfa and Ntuane will come face-to-face.When Ntuane announced that he would not be contesting any party position at the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
BBS-Taung Road opens
The road was closed on February 20 last year to pave way for the upgrading of the Nelson Mandela link and Lemmenyane Road to a dual carriageway standard, including a road-over-Rail-Bridge at Taung and improvements on the Sir Seretse Khama...
30 April 2007
Decision on disputed land favours school
The piece of land, Lot 12596, is a playground lying between residential homes and the Botswana Defence Force camp in Area W.In a letter addressed to the Concerned Residents of Area W, the Minister of Lands and Housing, Ramadeluka Seretse, dismissed...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 30 April 2007
PEEPA hires UK agency to save its image
Reliable information reaching Mmegi reveals that PEEPA has hired a United Kingdom communication consultant, Adams Smith International, to devise a communication strategy to, not only help improve its battered public image but, most importantly, to...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Govt announces new youth empowerment measures
Principal Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Communications Science and Technology, Titi Nyatsa said that Orange has offered to connect phones to the businesses for the youth. She said that the youth will be required to form groups of...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Why TEC registered sub-standard colleges
We noticed some shortcomings like absence of libraries and took them on a developmental approach and at the same time, we were monitoring staff qualifications and the other facilities." Molutsi was speaking after government-sponsored students at...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Corporate chief tips on investments
She urged those who want to invest to seek advise and information about shares from the relevant people. O'Connell was speaking at a Women in Investment Portfolio Holdings (WIPHOLD) breakfast meeting at Phakalane on Wednesday. The meeting was meant...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
'Fit to be scrapped', people say of the Immigration Act
In turning down the appeal, Justice Maruping Dibotelo said the doctor had no right to be heard, as he could not demand the grounds or reasons that had informed the President's decision to deport him:"The applicant is pursuing an inadmissible appeal,...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Chiefs seek to close gap
BDF XI will rest this weekend after their much-awaited date with Township Rollers was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Chiefs are chasing their first league title and a loss to Nico this weekend will be disastrous. It might end their title...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Trouble brewing at Chiefs?
They say he is favouring certain players especially those who arrived during the last transfer window. The players claimed that when Sithole first arrived, he used to explain to them why they are not playing but after the departure of former...
30 April 2007
ITTF expert hails BTTA
When you build from the grassroots, it is highly likely that this country will have very good players and will be able to compete at the highest level because they have been exposed to the aspects of table tennis at a young age," he said. He said he...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
BVF boss challenges critics
The volleyball boss does not understand why he is blamed for the termination of sponsorships when securing sponsors does not fall under his portfolio. He said sponsorships fall under BVF vice president in charge of administration. He challenged those...
30 April 2007
The circus is back in Gaborone
The Mascom Premier League circus has created a state of shock and numbness as we wonder where we are headed to. And the script makes for some compelling read. Township Rollers would exit the stage with nothing to show from their own circus involving...
FIRST CUT
TSHIMOLOGO BOITUMELO 30 April 2007
BCP Threatens To Sue Govt Over AB
BCP Publicity Secretary, Dumelang Saleshando, said in Gaborone over the weekend that they were seeking possibilities of stopping negotiations through a court injunction. Saleshando said they were still consulting on the matter, which was on the...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 30 April 2007
SADC Environment Ministers Plot Strategy
Southern African Development Community (SADC) acting executive secretary Toao Caholo said in Gaborone that the region had no choice but to face the issues head on. Speaking at the first meeting of the SADC ad hoc committee of ministers responsible...
By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Another BNF Scrimmage Before Crucial Congress
The purpose of the meeting was the election of delegates to the upcoming party special congress called by Moupo to determine the future or otherwise of his BNF presidency. According to information reaching Monitor, trouble started when a group of...
By Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Accidents Cost Over P500 Billion
Speaking at the Shell 'Drive to Live' campaign in Gaborone last week, Sejoe said that treatment and care for serious injuries to the spine or head from road accidents could cost between P300, 000 and P690, 000 - the ceiling in the BOMAID Scheme...
By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Botswana Experiences Malaria Reduction
Disclosing this at the weekend, National Malaria Programme Co-coordinator, Tjantilili Mosweunyane said 6, 580 malaria cases were reported by this month, showing a reduction from the previous year's 9, 242 reported cases by the end of...
By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Wheelchair-Bound Man Relates Railway Horror
Ramolaise, who stays outside campus, narrated in a telephone interview how last month his wheelchair got stuck on a railway line that passes through the village. He said it was not the first time that he has experienced the ordeal, saying the way the...
By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Committed Teachers Give Up Vacation
Their basic concern is the students, and seeing their students excel in final examinations is their prime motivation. While many teachers are resting at their homes or concentrating on other interests, these exceptional ones are taking their...
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Ntuane In The Palm Of Khama's Hand
If a new twist into what promised to be a tight political battle is anything to go by, Ntuane may not even contest the Nata-Gweta constituency party primaries as an endeavour to appease some BDP top brass. Those in the know point at the BDP...
By Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Milk Shortage Looms
At present fresh milk and Ultramel (500ml) cost an average of P2.95 and P4 in Gaborone respectively while in rural areas the prices are much higher, because of transportation costs. Commercial manager of Clover Botswana, Henk Luwes, confirmed that...
By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
UB And Stellenbosch Sign Broad Agreement
The agreement covers collaborative matters dealing with law, economics, renewable energy, African languages and French. Vice Chancellor Professor Bojosi Otlhogile signed for UB, while the Vice Chancellor Professor Russel Botman signed on behalf of...
30 April 2007
Cash Build Expands Operations
Speaking in an interview with Monitor, Serowe Cash Build Manager, Nkotso Pheto, said that the chain store has unveiled ambitious plans to take its business services up to Kasane and Orapa, among other places. He said that five more stores are...
By Martin Nyirenda
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Death Penalty Out - Mwanawasa
In the case of Zambia, President Levy Mwanawasa has maintained that he will not sign any warrants so that those facing the death penalty are hanged to death. Instead the President has indicated that he would soon sign a statutory instrument in which...
By Humphrey Nkonde
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Zim Women Carry The Burden Of Birth And Survival In The Diaspora
But as the saying goes, 'you hit a woman, you hit a rock', and Zimbabwean women are not about to give up. Trudging the streets in towns and the labyrinthine pathways villages, they have become a permanent feature throughout Botswana. Their basic...
By Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
We Can Eliminate Malaria
Africa spends about P24 million on malaria interventions every year. The United Nations, through the UNICEF, has embarked on a programme targeting Asia and Africa to vaccinate children against malaria. The programme seems to be succeeding as more...
EDITOR 30 April 2007
The Winners Code
Many men of talent have been surpassed by less talented men because of lack of confidence. What is confidence? Confidence has its roots in two latin words namely Con and Fidelity. Con means with, and fidelity means faith. Hence loosely translated,...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 30 April 2007
Issues In Education
The ceiling for heads has been lifted from C1 to D4, a welcome yet insufficient advance, as junior, senior schools and colleges each have a new ceiling going up in a hierarchy (each one higher than the one below) from D4 to D1. This perpetuates a...
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O. PANSIRI and
S. WEEKS 30 April 2007
Etcetera II
But there have been a number of other noteworthy statements, observations and comments regarding the nature of Parliamentary democracy and our rights and freedoms. How fortunate we are to have people capable of making such high quality...
SANDY GRANT 30 April 2007
Monday Meeting
I deliberately did not name the parties and their leaders with the hope that they will eventually realise the folly of their ways and quietly mend them. But what do I get for my generosity? Ingratitude! However, owing to the need for Afrikans to...
BUGALO A. CHILUME 30 April 2007
Khama And The BDP Chairmanship: A Shrewd Political Strategy?
I would like to differ with the two men whom I consider to be important political commentators and of great importance for the institution of democracy in Botswana due to their active contribution in national issues. By standing for the elections,...
30 April 2007
Let's Be Original, Urges Hip Hop Star
Enose is willing and determined to take hip-hop to a higher level in Botswana. "Ots Don", as he is fondly known in music circles, admonishes other local performers to be original, instead of aping what others are doing elsewhere so Botswana music can...
By Bontle Gaobakwe
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Melita Exits Pop Star Botswana With Mascom Freebies
Seabelo lost to male contestant, Smarh, in a song contest after both received the least votes last week. The third contestant saved by the bell was Thandie. Interestingly, Smarh was receiving the least nomination for the second time in a row. For...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Talking Musika
Having already played actively with some of the most accomplished musicians of southern Africa in Jonas Gwangwa, Dennis Mpale, Barney Rachabane, Duke Makasi, Bheki Maseleku, Tony Cedras, Lefifi Tladi, Joy, Khaya Mahlangu, John Selolwane and Fana...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 30 April 2007
Food For The Soul
The causes are numerous, for example lack of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar, or simply a poor diet, especially as witnessed in the last few decades. The bottom line is that the body ends up overwhelmed by high and low sugar spikes,...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 30 April 2007
Leatherworks Is Profitable - Seamstress
That was in 2005. It was a gamble, she says, but the move has paid off handsomely as she is now doing brisk business. Lebese is originally from Kumakwane. She designs and sews traditional leather outfits and accessories - bags, purses, sandals,...
By Bontle Gaobakwe
Correspondent 30 April 2007
Mascom 'Gets Closer' In New Campaign Strategy
The new theme "Closer to you", although not replacing "In touch with your life", would maintain all the aspects of the brand, such as the logo and brand colours, the company says in a statement However, to revamp the look, feel and appeal of...
30 April 2007
Satmos' Woes Continue
The team from the copper mining town now looks almost certain to campaign in the Med Rescue First Division and face a mammoth task of winning all the remaining games. Notwane looked shaky at the start, easily losing possession as Satmos...
By Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 30 April 2007
Stars Of The Season
Noah Maposa (Mochudi Centre Chiefs)Without doubt, Maposa had been a marvel to watch this season before suffering a shoulder dislocation. His exploits have proved beyond doubt that he is ready for big time football. Some have even suggested that he is...
30 April 2007
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