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He was among the favourites to take over from Linchwe alongside Bangwaketse paramount chief Seepapitso IV and Francistown Customary Court president Christopher Masunga. Sebele confirmed his appointment to the Monitor over the weekend. "Yes I have...

Kagiso Sekokonyane
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

No Kid Gloves For Female Recruits - Masire

"The commander there told me: 'We are going to mix these ladies with the male recruits and give them the same treatment. By the time we are done with them you wont be able to work out among them who is a man and who is a woman. They will be able to...

Tshireletso Motlogelwa
Staff writer 17 September 2007

HIV Threatens Child Survival

Officially closing the first regional training workshop on paediatric HIV care at Baylor's Children's Clinical Centre of Excellence in Gaborone, Barbara Mudanga, chief health officer at the Ministry of Health, department of HIV/AIDS prevention and...

Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

Metropolitan Allays Mogae's Fears

Pitso's comment follows Mogae's concern that was expressed at a function to celebrate Metropolitan's 10th anniversary at Phakalane Golf Estate Resort last week. Pitso admitted to Monitor on Friday that for a while the 10-year-old insurance company...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Doctor Of The Word

People like Kenaope Kenaope, who also boasts of engineering qualifications, are usually seen at institutions of higher learning like the university, sharing their intellectual sophistication with aspiring academics. Not Kenaope. He is not a...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Winter Out, Diets In

A lot of women become frustrated because they are unable to wear tight, short and revealing clothes without those unwanted 'flabbies' showing. As a result, most soon turn to the over-advertised diets that promise miracles in as short a time as "a...

Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

Diphiri Make The Bed For The Dead

Those who pay particular attention to our cultural beliefs and systems will always acknowledge their presence and importance. They represent an integral part of the Tswana culture that permeates the cultural convictions of almost all the different...

Dan Mosekaphofu
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Four-Tier Transport System Would Boost Productivity

It represents the red blood cells that transport oxygen throughout the physiology of the villages and cities of the African continent. The combi, or kombi, depending on where one comes from, has endeared itself to tourists and working people...

Rampholo Molefhe
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Domestic Violence Bill Could Make Or Break Us

The chiefs had so many questions and the answers they got were just not good enough because they would ask the same question many times seeking clarification. As for the chiefs demanding consultation before bills are passed, they are right on the...

EDITOR 17 September 2007

The Winners Code

Man's greatest enemy is not the one wielding the weapons of mass destruction. The greatest odds that man must overcome on his way to success are not the barriers erected by circumstances and regulations. The greatest barriers are the mental blocks...

GEORGE CHINGARANDE 17 September 2007

Issues In Education

Schooling includes the learning resulting from what is taught based on the official curriculum, but there is another dimension found in every school's hidden curriculum. There are many sayings, proverbs and famous quotations about time and how it...

D. MOLEFE
O.PANSIRI and
S.WEEKS 17 September 2007

Gaborone Gets World Cup 2010 Facelift

A new look international airport, road networks, and four Five Star hotels are among some of the new facilities to be erected in the city in 12 months. Massive infrastructure planned for Gaborone includes a Five Star hotel to be built near the Sir...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Etcetera II

But perhaps I have this wrong. Perhaps the Oliver Tambo airport is the only one in the world where such goods are routinely purloined. And perhaps those tax free shops are unaware that the goods they sell will remain the property of the buyer only as...

SANDY GRANT 17 September 2007

Guest Column

In the build up to the recent SADC summit many were convinced that the mandate given to President Thabo Mbeki in Dar es Salaam at the extraordinary meeting held in March would result in our troubled neighbour emerging from her dance with death. But...

BOTSALO NTUANE 17 September 2007

Reply To Monitor Article, 'Mogae Spoils Party'

On both pages of the article in question it is misleadingly suggested that the former CEO of Metropolitan Botswana, Limited Nkani "had an input in the speech", which President delivered on the occasion marking Metropolitan Botswana's 10th...

17 September 2007

Role Of Dikgosi In The Criminal Justice System: A Way Forward

Seemingly the majority of this exclusive club that its membership is acquired mainly through "accident of birth" has a feeling that the government is tempering with their "God given powers". If indeed it is the intention of the government to do that...

17 September 2007

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IFSC Certifies Two More Companies

According to the organisation's annual report for 2007, an asset management company and finance company will become operational in the New Year. The two new companies are Runway Asset Management (RAM), which leases aircraft on the African market,...

Business Reporter 17 September 2007

Mining Gives Impetus To F/Town Golf Estate

The Property Manager for Tati Company, Ogaisitse Khama, says the date for the groundbreaking ceremony will be announced soon. The project was initiated by Tati Company. "The advertising of the tender for bush clearing is an indication...

Wanetsha Mosinyi
Correspondent 17 September 2007

LEA Mobile Services Reach Gabane

This was announced in a kgotla meeting addressed by LEA advisors and members of the Botswana Tourism Board at the village last Tuesday. Addressing villagers and prospective beneficiaries, one of the advisors, Obakeng Segwagwe, outlined his...

Arnold Letsholo
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Norilsk Appoints Executive Management Team

According to the company's website, the international mining and metallurgical operations form part of the business unit headed by Deputy General Director, Tav Morgan. The unit includes the recently acquired mining, processing and refining...

17 September 2007

BMWU Congress Postponed

The term of the current leadership of Chimbidzani Chimidza, Jack Tlhagale, Golekanye Mogende and Lentsifetse Masilo expires this month. Tlhagale, the General Secretary, confirmed that the congress would not go on as there are 'other things that need...

Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

Out To Lunch

To make matters worse, all employees who steal put double jeopardy on their employers because they still expect to receive a salary at the end of the month. Perhaps the devastating part of it is that in many instances, the person who steals is the...

SHAMEELA WINSTON 17 September 2007

Local Jazz Maestro Stars At Home Expo

His performance was outstanding although it was evident that most of the revellers were eagerly waiting for the 'stars' of the night, Tshepo Tshola and Mafin. But one thing is certain: If the event had been organised as a competition, Boleseng...

Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

Film Actor, Radio Journalist Scoop MISA Awards

Jessica Pitchford was awarded a cash prize of 4,000 Euros (P32, 000) for her story Guns for Sale, which was broadcast under 'Special Assignment' by SABC3 on 10 October 2006, with Dudley Saunders & Ivan Oberholzer on cameras. According to the...

17 September 2007

Talking Musika

In China, they might have embarked on a cultural revolution, which has been misconstrued in Western societies as a campaign by Mao Tse Tung to use the youth of China to impose communism upon the rest of society. Needless to say, it would only be...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 17 September 2007

Food For The Soul

We had always talked about what the friend could have done better and different. In a nutshell, the truth is that indeed early detection and better nutrition may have added years to her life. So to assist all of us, I would like to dedicate the next...

BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 17 September 2007

Gunners Falter Again

Just like the opening game against Gaborone United (GU), Gunners were let down by inexperience. After matching BDF XI for almost entire game, Gunners lost concentration in the 76th minute and allowed midfielder, Thatayaone Marumole to score the...

Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

Boniface Makolo: Referees' Target Or Monster Of The Game?

However, the Township Rollers' player has had trouble with referees because of his robust tackles, raising questions whether he should don national colours. In the 2008 Olympic Games' qualifiers, Makolo has not finished a single game because of...

Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

Pheto Reveals South Africa's Pledge

The minister said hosts South Africa has told neighbouring countries that they can take advantage of the World Cup to host participating countries. Pheto said he has already attended two meetings for regional sports ministers in Addis Ababa and...

Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Correspondent 17 September 2007

BONA Nets P52,000 From Debswana

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Eunice Mpoloka of Debswana said her company continues to strive to live up to its values of shaping the future and pulling together. She said the company aims to serve the communities they live within. She said...

Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Botswana Finish Seventh In African Volleyball

On arrival team captain Dipolelo Nkele said the competition was tough and they needed more exposure before going to East Africa. She said they had a lot of ground to cover because they took part in the tournament after many years of absence. She...

Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Botswana Faces ICAO Sanctions

The standards include testing of pilots and air traffic controllers for medical conditions such as sugar diabetes, high blood pressure, epilepsy and HIV/AIDS. Director of Civil Aviation, Olefhile Moakofi, said in an interview that the sanctions...

17 September 2007

BSU Inspires Students

The students have selected Bokamoso Community Junior Secondary School in Gaborone as the first school that they would share their expertise with and inspire them to do better in their subjects and follow in their footsteps in the UK. According to the...

Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

BDP Overwhelms Opposition

The BDP's Freddy Mokokwana garnered 303 out of the 399 votes cast to beat Boitumelo Sekonopi of the Botswana National Front (BNF) and Gaboratanelwe Odisitse of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP). Sekonopi was second with 68 votes while Odisitse...

Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 17 September 2007

Francistown Face Interpreters Crisis

Acting chief magistrate, Lorraine Makati-Lesang said the shortage has affected service delivery and the problem is likely to reach the boil in the coming days. "We have been starting cases late because of this problem. It just cannot go on for a long...

Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 17 September 2007

BDF Recruits Female Soldiers Today

But after the military was opened to women at cadet level, 1,238 applications were received for 30 positions. Out of these, 856 are university graduates. The officer cadets will be taught basic military skills, drill and groom before they leave...

Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 17 September 2007

Hoorah For Indigenous Peoples Rights

An overwhelming majority in an historic vote in New York approved the declaration last week. The vote is the climax of 22 years of intensive debate and negotiation. Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States voted against the declaration,...

17 September 2007

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