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Women Told To Demand Thorough Medical Check Ups

Presenting a lecture at the University of Botswana Library Auditorium, Professor Kiran Bhagat said that essential checks such as those of the eyes, chest, heart and lungs, which some doctors skip, should be done. Bhagat was speaking at the...

By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Non-State Actors To Be Involved In EPAs Talks-Moroka

In an interview with the Monitor Business, Minister Neo Moroka said it is the intention of government to engage the private sector as negotiations move into services, adding that government is spearheading the negotiations on behalf of non-state...

By Kabo Mokgoabone
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

EU To Scrap Levy On Botswana Beef

Under the Interim Economic Partnership Agreement (IEPA) signed recently, the eight percent levied on Botswana beef entering the EU under the Cotonou Agreement will be lifted. Under the new deal, which is compatible with the World Trade Organisation...

By Kabo Mokgoabone
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

I support Taiwan, Says BNF Legislator

He said that there are many examples of oppressed nations in Africa who are getting less attention as is the case with Taiwan. His belief is that Botswana is not benefiting anything from Mainland China and that she stands to benefit much from...

By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

BCL Mine Repossesses Irrigation Farm

The mine had an agreement with the winning bidder for the off-take of six mega litres of wastewater a day for use at the 210 hectare irrigation farm. This was mainly intended to stop the discharge of mine waste-water into the Motloutse...

By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Only Half Of Orphans Are Registered

Masiela Trust Fund director Tselanngwe Matlhaku revealed this during a donation handover ceremony in Selebi-Phikwe on Friday. The Selebi-Phikwe Security Intelligence Services (SIS) donated P5, 000 to Masiela Trust. The cheque was handed over to...

By Kenneth Banda
Correspondent 03 December 2007

Palapye Development Trust Auction Averted

"I cannot say anything beyond that because there are still some internal issues going on. For now I can only confirm that there is no auction sale," says Lesetedi. NDB was scheduled to sell the land last Friday because the trust has failed to pay...

By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Moatlhodi Clashes With 'Khama's Man'

Olopeng is a retired soldier who quit the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) in 2000 to go into business. He is widely known as one of Khama's allies. Moatlhodi's remark has upset Olopeng who said it came as devastating news especially that Khama...

By Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Cllr, Stepfather Arrested After Boy's Death

The politician and the boy's stepfather Steve Phenyego were remanded for 14 days after they appeared briefly before a magistrate on Friday. They were arrested after the grisly discovery of the charred remains suspected by the police to be those of...

By Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Departing MP Weeps In Parliament

In his farewell speech, he said he would remain mindful of the great distinction and responsibility the public office requires, especially representing of people. "I sincerely regret that, on account of circumstances that have subsequently arisen, I...

By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Food For The Soul

Sometimes I wish, just for the heck of it, I could line a whole bunch of people and subject them to a thorough nutritional assessment. This would include taking their weights and heights, calculating their body mass indices, doing skin fold...

BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 03 December 2007

Little Angels Have Their Day On Stage

It was a great day for the school, parents, graduates and the community at large. Members of the community and guests converged at the school to witness the colourful ceremony. One of the highlights was when the graduands, in gowns, went to...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 03 December 2007

Talking Musica

Musicians and artists in general tend to speak contemptuously about democratic process. Yet, the greatest part of their work - at least the serious ones - is often a critique of the processes of governance. Fela became an enemy of the state...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 03 December 2007

Sound Of Hope Concert Fails The Test

The organisers had said they were planning to make it an annual event but after the first disappointment, they might struggle to find sponsors for the next edition. Although one can never be sure of things in the tricky world of entertainment, the...

By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 03 December 2007

Masire Recalls His Challenges In Office

In his memoirs Very Foolish or Very Brave, Masire says there was a big difference in how Mogae worked as compared to his predecessor, Phillip Steenkamp. "Every morning and evening, Steenkamp would go through a few things of which he wanted to...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 03 December 2007

HEALTH CORNER

What role does it play in addiction? A number of specialists in the addiction field see addiction as a response to stress or anxiety that has no avenue for solution. With this in mind, a major key to successfully dealing with and halting addiction,...

DEBASHISH GANGOPADHYAY 03 December 2007

Etcetera II

It must have been because he saw this system as experiencing some degree of tension that, in his State of the Nation address, the President emphasised how the government, comprising the executive, the legislature and the judiciary, actually works....

SANDY GRANT 03 December 2007

Issues In Education

In the past and before rapid urbanisation and the tremendous growth of the propertied classes, parents or guardians would send their children to the lands and cattle post when the holidays came. In these modern times youth who have successfully...

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The Winners Code

Beyond this point man operates as he was always meant to operate, with no limitations and impossibilities. This is the proverbial point of no return, beyond which humans become unstoppable. This is the focus of our attention in this article, but...

GEORGE CHINGARANDE 03 December 2007

England Might Not Qualify For 2010 World Cup

The loss was so devastating and the Football Association sacked their national team manager, Steve McClaren. Perhaps it was a good move perhaps not, who knows England's loss poses a huge threat to our country's Botswana plans for 2010. Few weeks...

03 December 2007

No To Sodomy And Other Sexual Ills

The inference that can be drawn is that the BDP, by abiding to the constitutional dictate on presidential terms, has yet to develop impudence and an aversion for the nation's will and desire. Furthermore, this demonstrates its positive outlook...

03 December 2007

Masitara Fight The Good Fight

Some high-ranking members of our society view Masitara as a threat instead of an asset. The Philanthropist and pioneer businessman faced a rape trial that was thrown out of court. Within a week after the end of his trial, he stood for the ruling BDP...

03 December 2007

Fuel Prices Increased

This adjustment, announced on Saturday, follows the last price increase on July 1. Government says the hike is due to the increase in the price of crude oil in the international markets. Prices for the period under review have been fluctuating around...

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Rollers To Face The Music?

The official wore the t-shirt and sat on the Rollers' bench during the recent 3-1 loss to Extension Gunners at the National Stadium. The official is a medic at the club. Rollers have been barred from wearing Orange branded t-shirts by the DC because...

By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Standard Explains Soccer Incentives

The bank pledged to support the team this year during the Sasol tournament in South Africa and All-Africa Games qualifiers. The Bank's Head of Corporate Affairs Thabi Letsunyane said they were attracted by the team's good performance. "The...

By Khonani Ontebetse
Correspondent 03 December 2007

Namibian Coach Dissatisfied Despite Win

She admitted that her side played badly though it registered a resounding win. She attributed the poor performance by both Botswana and Namibia to the fact that the match had to be replayed on Saturday after it was washed off by rain on Friday....

By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 03 December 2007

Rampant Chiefs March On

The win keeps Chiefs at the top of the log and maintains their unbeaten record while Nico stays put at the basement. Even though Chiefs walked away with maximum points, they were a lacklustre display and benefited from Nico goalkeeper, Chrispen...

By Kenneth Banda
Correspondent 03 December 2007

Rollers Suffer Again

After an embarrassing 3-1 loss to Extension Gunners the previous weekend, Rollers' supporters came to the Saturday's game hoping that their side will redeem itself. But it was never to be, as the players wasted numerous chances to donate three points...

By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Test, test, test for HIV

Though at the time, the disease was not taken seriously, it grew into the pandemic that it is today. Government has since paid serious attention to the disease as evidenced by the amount of money set aside every year to fight the it. Some projects...

EDITOR 03 December 2007

No Cure For AIDS - Bothate Warns

He said these people were misleading the public. He gave an example of an incident in Francistown in which ARV drugs believed to be of members of the congregation were found dumped in the bush. He said such churches should be de-registered for...

By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

Cllrs Heap Praises On BCL Boss

Botshabelo West Councillor, Koos Mashaba, said unlike before, the government no longer bails out the BCL. Mashaba said Mphathi deserves a pat on the back for being the first local manager to make the mine self- sustaining and very profitable. He...

By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 03 December 2007

OUT TO LUNCH

In other words, the more senior or complex the job, and the larger the organisation, the more rigorous the selection process. So, this article is not meant for the seasoned recruitment professionals who only begin the process after a job analysis...

SHAMEELA WINSTON 03 December 2007

EASSY Project Reaches Financial Close

EASSy is an initiative sponsored by 25 telecommunications operators, most of which are African. The project will construct and operate a submarine fibre-optic cable along the east coast of Africa that will run for 10,000 kilometers from the...

03 December 2007

Oxfam Warns Africa About EU Trade Deal

The institution feared that the move would at the same time expose vulnerable African farmers and fledgling industries to unfair - often subsidised - competition from Europe, said Luis Morago, head of Oxfam's EU Advocacy Office. The call was made...

03 December 2007

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