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Sedumedi said that ironically people who are unwilling to get involved in crime prevention projects become victims of the crime spiral. "Most of the projects do not require people to do anything extensive, all what is needed is just to meet other...

By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

Talking Musica

Even middle income families - the majority of which cannot survive on income earned by members - could benefit from the participation of children, women and fathers in the arts. The problem is that the government has created the kind of cult in the...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 10 December 2007

Museum Introduces Outdoor Gallery

The museum's director Stella Rundle said the response from enthusiasts has been encouraging since the first event held on October 25. She said they invite two artists (either painting, sculptures or drawing) and three handcrafts people to participate...

By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

Cabaret Africa Premiers At Maitisong

According to Letsatsi Dance Theatre director Jean-Raul Austin de Drouillard, the cabaret infuses drama, dance and song. Cabaret Africa partly tells the tale of how Africa influenced the arts across the globe. The haunting cabaret opens with a scene...

By Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

OUT TO LUNCH

Answer Gratuity is provided for in the Employment Act. When someone has worked continuously for the same employer for a period of 5 years, he is entitled to receive gratuity. Employment contracts of less than 5 years usually stipulate how...

SHAMEELA WINSTON 10 December 2007

FNBB Opens Branch In S/Phikwe

The bank hosted a business seminar last Tuesday to acquaint the business community of Selebi-Phikwe with its products and services. Said the Manager of the new branch: "One of our (aims) at FNBB is to deliver outstanding proactive service to our...

By Kenneth Banda
Correspondent 10 December 2007

Investec Forecasts Rise In Inflation For February 2008

"Given the pressures from imported inflation, combined with the recent increase in local fuel prices and rising concern over food prices, our inflation outlook remains troubled," Maungo Lebanna, an analyst with the asset management company, said in a...

By Business Reporter 10 December 2007

Ntuane Calls For Statutory Medical Aid

Speaking at the official opening of the Botswana Medical Aid Society (Bomaid) branch in Francistown last Thursday, Ntuane said there had to be a complete paradigm shift in the way medical aid schemes operate. "Why not enact reforms such as amending...

By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

How Zim Women Suffer Sexual Abuse In Botswana

Their lives revolve around running away from the police. They are Zimbabweans in Botswana. Some would surrender themselves to the police if they have given up all hope with the intention of being deported back home. While in their search for the...

By Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

The Intricacies Of Ritual Murders

People talk in whispers about the place saying it is a slaughterhouse for ritual murder victims. Villagers and the curious say the spot is an enclosure made of thorn-bushes like a kraal, though there are no livestock nearby. The place is always...

By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 10 December 2007

Resolve Examiners' Grievances

From the meeting of teachers called by BOSETU in Gaborone last week, this is not a new matter. It was brought to the attention of the relevant authorities long ago, but because nothing concrete came out of deliberations with the authorities, the...

EDITOR 10 December 2007

Volunteers Stigmatised - Ministry Official

Kebonye Moepeng, a management director in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture said on Wednesday that there is often a misconception that the youth who volunteer their services are irresponsible. She was speaking at the commemoration of...

By Thato Chwaane
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

HEALTH CORNER

What is an Ulcer?An ulcer is a sore, which means it's an open, painful wound. Peptic ulcers are ulcers that form in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, called the duodenum (pronounced: doo-uh-dee-num). Peptic ulcers are very...

DEBASHISH GANGOPADHYAY 10 December 2007

Etcetera II

Winston Churchill's proud claim to have been a "child of the House of Commons" may represent many people's understanding of the way that a democratic government works. But could such a comment have been made by any of this country's three national...

SANDY GRANT 10 December 2007

Issues In Education

There is also recognition in learning theory that what is learned through experience becomes part of a person and is usually not forgotten. Most formal education systems worldwide are teacher centered and top-down in their delivery. Teaching tends...

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S. WEEKS 10 December 2007

The Winners Code

Thirty; forty; fifty years ago, the Castle Tankard was one of the richest horse races in Southern Africa. Winning it was the surest passport to greatness for the horse, its jockey, and of course the lucky punter. It was every jockey and every...

GEORGE CHINGARANDE 10 December 2007

Your Article Was Misleading

First I would like to thank Monitor newspaper for being the exclusive media partner for The Sound of Hope Music Concert World AIDS Day 2007. It is unfortunate that the above mentioned article was published in your newspaper. The author of the...

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MP Slams Makgalemele

Makgalemele recently told politicians to stop making populist statements on football after Youth, Sport and Culture Minister Moeng Pheto revealed the pay of two soccer coaches following a question by Tshireletso in Parliament. "I am very angry with...

By Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

Chiefs Maintain The Tempo

Chiefs silenced Gunners with a goal in each half to collect maximum points and keep their title dreams alive. Striker Jerome 'JJ' Ramatlhakwana gave Magosi the lead in the 30th minute while Mpho 'Jomo' Mabogo hit the target in the second half to...

By Ernest Kelapile
Correspondent 10 December 2007

Notwane Blunders Again

The Mascom Premier League game between Notwane and ECCO City Greens at the UB Stadium on Saturday was cancelled because of poor security. The onus of providing security fell on Notwane as the home side. Speaking to Monitor Sport after the...

By Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

Teachers To Boycott Marking Exams

Speaking at a meeting last Thursday at the Gaborone Senior School (GSS) grounds, the BOSETU teachers agreed that the union must negotiate the conditions and if nothing comes out, they will boycott the marking of the exams next year. "The reason why...

By Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

BHC On Top Of Its Mandate - Motswaiso

"The fact of the matter is that we have not abandoned our mandate as we are still operating within the confines of the BHC Act. The major problem as far as the BHC is concerned, is the constraints, which we have to deal with in executing our...

By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

Ex-Council Employee Escapes Jail

Simon Lekgoma had pleaded guilty to the charge. He is said to have stolen P10, 000 from FCC while he was still employed by the council. Senior Magistrate Peggy Mandadume said that the accused had admitted the charge and promised to reimburse the...

By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

Council Completes Projects

The projects include the upgrading of Botshabelo North infrastructure, poverty alleviation, and the provision of water and construction of a sewer line in the light industrial area. Roads, drainages and associated structures are about 98 percent...

By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

We Should Abolish Bogadi - PHK

By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 10 December 2007

Katse Takes It

A losing candidate in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primary elections for South East North constituency, Walter Dube failed to turn up when the results were announced. The primary elections for South East North and other constituencies which...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 10 December 2007

Food For The Soul

But I suppose better an attempt as such than nothing, particularly because the culmination to World AIDS Day was combined with the '16 Days of Activitism Against Women and Child Abuse'. In fact I thought I should catch the tail end of the 16 days to...

BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 10 December 2007

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