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The Killer Must Hang - Judge
Before sending his first victim to the gallows, the judge delivered a ruling on an appeal on the basis of extenuating circumstances. He said that aggravating features outweighed the extenuating factors. "I don't believe that in this case there were...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 18 June 2007
More Than A Match For You, My Precious!
Some call her the Miss Marple of Botswana, and now jazzy R&B singer Jill Scott will play her in a television series directed by Anthony Minghella, with scripts he wrote with Richard Curtis.Harvey Weinstein's studio Weinstein Co is backing the...
Baz Bamigboye
Correspondent 18 June 2007
A Children's Festival Would Work Wonders
Botswana could draw from the experiences of the continental festivals that have offered models for the practical organisation of a festival format that would highlight the various activities of youth in an in inspirational manner.Of course, this is...
Talikng Musika
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 18 June 2007
Nutrition And HIV/AIDS In Development
The insidious role that HIV and AIDS is playing to undermine personal and national development cannot be ignored. And indeed some commentators even argue that just like HIV destroys the immune system, it is equally capable in similar fashion to...
Food For The Soul
BOITUMELO GIYOSE 18 June 2007
African Copper Plans To Expand Into Southern Africa
Hamilton told Reuters that the company wants to capitalise on expertise gained from the Dukwe opencast mine to launch expansionary takeovers and joint ventures in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Congo among other mineral-rich countries.The firm, listed on the...
18 June 2007
IFSC Appoints Two More Board Members
According to IFSC, their opulent profiles indicate that they bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. Peter Hinton has 20 years of commercial experience, including 10 years of working and investing in Africa. As Managing Director of EMS,...
18 June 2007
Matome Becomes KSC Chairman
The position of Secretary went to Piet Van Riet Lowe, while Terence Dambe was selected as the Legal Advisor.When accepting his position Matome said he would take the society to the next level.Matome said it was a special moment for KCS to reach...
18 June 2007
Thinking Of Changing Careers?
Many still choose on the basis of what sounds familiar, or what will guarantee secure employment, as opposed to what one would be good at and enjoy.Without a crystal ball, it's hard to know what one would be good at or even what one would enjoy in...
OUT TO LUNCH
SHAMELLA WINSTON 18 June 2007
Colgate ToothPaste In US Recall
Colgate-Palmolive said the firm "does not and would never use" diethylene glycol (DEG) - used in anti-freeze - as an ingredient. The scandal follows the discovery of a shipment of Chinese-made contaminated toothpaste in the US. The US Food and Drug...
18 June 2007
Desert Race Good For Economy
The economic spin-offs of this race are felt by various sectors, including hotels and lodges, shops, restaurants, pubs, filling stations as well as the small man in the street. Individuals would sell items such as drinks, and meat, while the...
EDITOR 18 June 2007
Dare To Dream
There are two forces that exert tremendous power on all humans ultimately pulling them like magnets to their destinies. The first of these is the controlling desires or the gripping vices. These are enervating habits and marauding lusts that always...
The winners Code
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 18 June 2007
BDP Mavericks Off The Hook
"It was essentially a concern about interviews with the media," he said. Serema revealed that the party had called the disciplinary committee meeting to discuss issues that were harming the party's image."We should have a way of solving our issues...
Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 18 June 2007
Cross Border Communication
I was much intrigued by this story which so beautifully illustrated (sorry) how culture and custom is always on the move and how cultural villages will always be entrapped in a time warp, being able to offer what never really existed then and...
Etcetra ll
SANDY GRANT 18 June 2007
Taylor And Chiluba: Signal End To Tyranny And Looting
The post-colonial period gave rise to one party states and military rule whose grip on power was broken by the wave of democracy that swept across the...
GUEST COLUMN
BOTSALO NTUANE 18 June 2007
Let's All Be Treated Equally
Recently I was travelling along the Gaborone Sun double lane road where there was a speed trap that was erected by our Traffic Police. I unfortunately was trapped for speeding and subsequently was waived down and pulled aside just like every Motswana...
18 June 2007
Osupile Can't Destroy BNF
Their mission was one, to destroy Dr Kenneth Koma and the BNF. They failed. In 2001 Koma and his cronies broke away from the BNF and formed a party precisely to weaken the BNF. All attempts failed. Rosemary Councillor Bosilong in Lobatse can bear...
18 June 2007
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18 June 2007
I Celebrate You, Father
It is this continued lambasting of the males and their characterisation as 'demons' who unfortunately claim to have been bestowed with the power to control and condemn their female counterparts to oppression and servitude that continues to divide...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 18 June 2007
How Mugabe Made A Journalist A Millionaire
When we arrived at our hotel, one of the organisers handed us our stipend. Without much ceremony, I found myself a millionaire with a 'whooping' Z$1.8 million to my name to spend on dinner for three days! I thought I had hit a jackpot until later...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 18 June 2007
An Airport As A Neighbour
Despite the fun of watching the planes land and take-off, close proximity to the airport poses a danger even a nuisance to residents. The airport boasts a rusty tower and a small passenger terminal. Avis and Budget car rental caravan offices form...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 18 June 2007
Privatisation Irks Opposition Again
Botswana National Front (BNF) spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa says Brodgen's action shows once again how privatisation is about the ruling elite and those in the inner circles of the economic power structure positioning themselves to gain. "The Air...
Tshireletso Motlogelwa
Staff Writer 18 June 2007
The Day Of Matrimony
Old men and women form a significant percentage of the visitors. Some visitors are excited, while others are nervous. Some seem to be thinking very hard, especially those who have come to get married. It is clear from the seriousness on their faces...
Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 18 June 2007
Zebras Redeem Their Pride
The victory was however spoiled by controversial officiating from Rwandan referee Machael Gazigwa and his assistant. The Rwandan referee left some dangerous tackles go unpunished. The sending off of Zebras' hard man Michael Mogaladi...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 18 June 2007
Softball Juniors Off To Netherlands
"I believe we are ready because we have been training very hard," she said. She pointed out that they faced some hiccups in preparing for the tournament. She explained that at times, they could not train as a team because players resided in...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 18 June 2007
Faulty Sewerage Affect BONA Games
The league clashed with the English medium schools Under-19 tournament. However, Botswana Netball Association (BONA) president Tebogo Setlalekgosi does not attribute the transfer of the games to the clash of fixtures. She acknowledged that there was...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 18 June 2007
Inferno At National Stadium
The BNSC Chief Executive Officer, Kitso Kemoeng said the fire broke out around lunch-time but was contained before it could cause any damage. He said the fire was put off before the fire department crew arrived. The cause of the fire was not known at...
18 June 2007
Notwane Goalkeeper Returns To Chiefs
Maposa last played in May 2006, days before he was involved in a car accident next to Botswana Television. He has now disclosed to Monitor Sport that he would soon be back in action but for his former club, Mochudi Centre Chiefs where his two...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 18 June 2007
Media Rapped For Rape Reporting
Human rights activist, Ntombi Setshwaelo was baffled at what the motive was. What was the agenda, and what did the journalists wanted to achieve by revealing the name of the complainant? She said that journalists should invoke the spirit of...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 18 June 2007
Emang Basadi Have Tea Behind Five Roses
But the tea company, National Brands Limited (NBL) said they are forging ahead with their Five Roses tea branded community project, Thari Ya Sechaba awards, despite a duplicitous project by the women's NGO in April this year. All in all, the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 18 June 2007
BULGSA Becomes A Labour Union
However, BLLAWU president Pelotshweu Baeng said real celebrations will be held in December. "These (Mochudi celebrations) will only be a preliminary celebration because as you see, the certificate of registration shows 24 May 2007. The real...
18 June 2007
BDF, Police Sex Case Set For September
The seven security officers were on patrol in Ramotswa on the early morning of 25 November 2005 when the incident occurred.Boy, who was stationed in Ramotswa when the incident allegedly happened, told the court that when he arrived at the office on...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 18 June 2007
No Legal Tricks To Beat The Hangman
Before his failed bid to dispose of Justice Chinhengo, Dube made it known that he had irreconcilable differences with is then pro deo counsel, Duncan Morotsi. Morotsi asked to be excused from representing Dube. In turn Dube's application to have the...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 18 June 2007
M.A.D. Teen Finalists Chosen
Expo Botswana, the event coordinators, made sure the event was a red carpet affair and treated the talented teenagers and guests of honour, which included the media like royalty. After the competing teenagers made their grand entrance, Chaos Brothers...
Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 18 June 2007
Saleshando bashes Africa
The BCP leader was speaking on the occasion of a two-day 'New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) workshop of the United Kingdom's (UK) Labour Party and African sister parties which was held at the Gaborone International Conference Centre...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 19 June 2007
Sulphur clouds Phikwe air
While many people complain that the emissions continue to cause damage to the health of people with respiratory problems and heart ailments, the vegetation appears to suffer the most. The traces of the mine emissions in the atmosphere can be felt as...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
Child trafficking is rampant - UNICEF
He was speaking at the 'Day of the African child' commemoration at Boipuso Hall on June 16. The theme of the day was 'Combat Child Trafficking'. He said that child trafficking involved sale and purchase of children, usually with the involvement of a...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
Mogae visits Seychelles
Mogae is accompanied by the First Lady, Barbara Mogae, the Minister of Foreign Affairs General Mompati Merafhe and other senior officials.Mogae was invited to the Seychelles as the guest of honour at yesterday's Seychelles National Day celebrations....
19 June 2007
Anglicans launch innovative schools
The church will first build two schools, one in Pa1apye and another in Francistown. The circular schools will offer specia1ised teaching, an array of enrichment activities and serve students and families from a1l socio-economic backgrounds....
MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
The deaf speak
Mapharing said that when the conference commences this week - June 21 to 23 - in Johannesburg, South Africa she would raise issues that affect them as deaf women in Botswana. She said that deaf women are marginalised because they are not able to...
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
Prisoners celebrate Fathers' Day
"This is history in the making," he told his audience of prisoners and officials who had attended the event. He said men should denounce all forms of violence against women and children. Kau said they disassociated themselves from those who violate....
THATO CHWAANE
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
BCP appeals for support
"Our relationship is going to help us in some areas where we would ordinarily not fair well. Having joined forces with the BAM will help us give support to BAM where the party has proved to be strong and vice versa," explained Lucas. Lucas told the...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
Peace Corps to be sworn in on Friday
Guests will be welcomed by the Minister of Health Dr Sheila Tlou and the Country Director of Peace Corps Botswana Peggy McClure.A statement from the American Embassy says for Botswana, all Peace Corps Volunteers are involved in HIV/AIDS programmes at...
19 June 2007
Unregistered colleges rip off students?
This came to light yesterday after complaints by some Pula Care Vocational College students who had gone to BOTA offices in Gaborone to collect their certificates, only to be told that they had been ripped off. "If the institution is only registered...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
Tabona,the celebrity dancer
Tabona Seretse regards himself a celebrity dancer because everywhere he goes people always want to shake his hand and every time he is on stage the crowds just go wild. He is so passionate about music and dance that he often locks himself indoors and...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 19 June 2007
Live band artist releases album
At the moment Nomza says he takes his performances to Marang Hotel and Tati Nickel Mining Clubhouse. In his new 10-track album Ke Kgale (O ile) he has a track dedicated to Botswana Metal Refinery (BMR)."The track is called Activox and it is dedicated...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 19 June 2007
Each tooth has a story
The first takes place in Beirut in 1987 when Zozo (Imad Creidi) a young boy, is forced to decide to try and leave Lebanon to find his grandparents in Sweden. With his father and mother dead and his brother missing, Zozo sets out for the international...
BACK STAGE
SASA MAJUMA 19 June 2007
Manufacturers bemoan high interest rates
Participants used the occasion at Boipuso Hall in Gaborone to tell the Botswana Export Development and Investment Authority that high interest rates and the importation of raw materials were two factors responsible for pushing costs up."There is no...
STAFF WRITER 19 June 2007
Strike feeds inflation, knocks confidence
Launched on June 1, the stoppage has cost public servants about R3 billion (about P2.61 billion) in lost wages so far and looks set to push inflation up by another half a percentage point, making it even harder for the central bank to get inflation...
19 June 2007
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