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Two Unions Plan New Federation
The Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) and the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government Parastatal Workers Union (NALCGPWU) have told Monitor that they are forming a federation to negotiate effectively with the employer. BOPEU...
By Tumelo Setshogo
Correspondent 17 December 2007
LEA Urges SMMEs To Participate In Coming Conference
"Exhibitors will be provided with a reasonably priced package deal allowing them to prepare for and participate at all levels of the conference and fair and to attend all related functions at affordable rates," a statement from LEA says. "LEA...
By Business Reporter 17 December 2007
What Business Leaders Said In 2007
"Some of you might have cousins in South Africa. But they are not our friends." Gladys Baipakaanyi, over ill-treatment of her fellow street vendors in Francistown by government officials. "When they budget, they never think of us. We are only...
17 December 2007
Fuel Price Increase Likely In 2008
During the first quarter, inflation continued with the downward trend and closed the three-month period at 6.5 percent. The falling trend continued into the second quarter of the year as it stood at 6.3 percent in April before rising...
By Pulafela Isaacs* 17 December 2007
Choose What You Buy This Festive Season
Christmas is the most dangerous time of the year for consumers. Not only are we bombarded by advertising, special offers and enormous temptations by stores, but we are also under enormous social pressure to spend, spend, spend. It is now more than...
17 December 2007
Drive Safely This Festive Season!
This is shocking in a small country with a population of 1.7 million people. The demise of motorists and passengers in seven days shows how it has become dangerous to travel on our roads. What is particularly worrying is the fact that these...
EDITOR 17 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...
DEBASHISH GANGOPADHYAY 17 December 2007
Etcetera II
I summarised this process last week but I will not include the point excised in last week's edition that it was, not least the (majority) BDP, MPs, in the National Assembly who voted away their entrenched constitutional power to appoint a new...
SANDY GRANT 17 December 2007
Issues In Education
In addition to teaching the national curriculum, teachers daily impart a "hidden curriculum" to the students they interact with grounded in their beliefs, values and attitudes. This "Issues" is based on talks we have had with new teachers about what...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI and
S. WEEKS 17 December 2007
The Winners Code
Never before has information been so freely available and easily accessible than it is now. Never before has it been easier for men and women to make themselves into anything that they wish. Yes, it is true. In the time we are privileged to live you...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 17 December 2007
Free Yourselves From The Yoke of Neoliberalism
Hindu and other eastern religions regard him as a philosopher, (a thinker) Christianity teaches that he is the Son of God. His name is just Jesus. Or Jesus of Nazareth. On the 25th of this month, December, we shall be celebrating his birth. While we...
17 December 2007
A Time To Rejoice And Touch Base
While certain western countries make Santa Claus (Father Christmas) a big part of their celebrations, in Botswana this is not the case. However, the Santa Claus influence is slowly making its way into the urban areas of the country. Traditionally in...
By Maureen Odubeng
Staff Writer 17 December 2007
Good Work Mochudi Centre Chiefs
We are happy for that, and we also know that this achievement has made others unhappy hard luck for them. A few things to point out; first the work you did shows us that you have a vision and its long-term. Our problem now is the...
17 December 2007
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17 December 2007
GU Fires Hunidzarira
Hunidzarira, who was roped in as GU's coach to replace Zimbabwean Luke Masomere, bowed to pressure from GU's die-hard fans who contended that he did not have what it takes to guide "Moyagoleele" to the old days of glory and stardom. GU's Chairman,...
By Ernest Kelepile
Correspondent 17 December 2007
Selolwane Relieved
Selolwane has been on the sideline since he arrived at Ezenkosi from Santos in July while waiting for his citizenship paperwork to be sorted out at the Department of Home Affairs. Cosmos lost 2-0 to Bloemfontein Celtic in Mehlareng, but Selolwane...
17 December 2007
Rollers Thump Fighters
The game was also the last for David Bright of Rollers who is leaving for South Africa to pursue his career as Cape Town Santos' coach. For the entire game, both teams had equal chances and either one could have wrapped the game could they have...
By Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 17 December 2007
Chiefs Survive ECCO Scare
ECCO City Greens fans have every reason to cry foul after the defending champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Mochudi Centre Chiefs in a Mascom Premier League at the University of Botswana (UB) Stadium on Saturday. League leaders Chiefs' might have...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 17 December 2007
Male MPs Back Domestic Violence Bill
The bill is meant to protect people - mainly children and women - who are abused and battered in the family set-up. The male legislators have welcomed the bill after it was explained to them that domestic violence does not affect women only but...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 17 December 2007
Talking Musica
Otherwise the girls will be required to sing praise songs for the presidents of the country, parliamentarians and councillors at state ceremonies and funerals, especially as elections draw near. The girls will also be required to sing praises to the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 17 December 2007
'Prodigal Son' Judah Returns From New Zealand
It was while he was in New Zealand that he initiated and took part in a cultural musical exchange programme that helped him record a two-track single called Naletsana. Upon his return to Botswana, Judah's musical growth was phenomenal and had...
By Martin Nyirenda
Correspondent 17 December 2007
New Miss Botswana Pledges To Make A Difference
Kgomotso says she is a shy girl and winning Miss Botswana is a big challenge for her. Kgomotso hates drinking and she is not a party animal. "I hate drinking. I do not like what other teenagers are doing at weekends," says the 18-year-old...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 17 December 2007
DCEC Busts UB Don In Exam Scam
UB spokesman Samuel Moribame told Monitor last week that they have been alerted about the lecturer in the Faculty of Science by the DCEC. Reports say the university has been covering up the scandal for fear of attracting bad publicity. UB ...
By Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 17 December 2007
The Highs & Lows Of 2007
Monitor has been monitoring national political, social and educational events from the vantage point of the average citizen in 2007. Even as we might not have been able to cover every event, we have done our best to deliver on the issues that we...
17 December 2007
What To Expect In 2008
G4S Replacement For Mmutle With the departure of former G4S CEO Rockie Mmutle who has since joined Medrescue, Botswana's largest security company had to find a replacement. We waited for this moment to tell our readers that former Yarona FM Station...
17 December 2007
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