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BNF To Support BPP
BNF publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa said his party is committed to opposition cooperation, hence their decision not to field a rival candidate. The BPP contested the last election in Makaleng and lost with a margin of less than 100. The late...
By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Food For The Soul
Speaking of the heart, do you know how strong, healthy and happy your heart is? But what really is a healthy heart and how do you attain one? Did you know that the human heart is only the size of a fist, but it is the strongest muscle in the body?...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 28 July 2008
Young Producers Aspire To Conquer Ghetto
The three say that Francistown has never had a prominent producer or studio and they are going to change the situation. Michael and Majaji are the producers while Mabutho is the spokesperson for the studio. The facility is located at Michael's house...
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 28 July 2008
OUT TO LUNCH
If you are supervisor who immediately felt an overwhelming sense of foreboding when you first began to understand what exactly you were expected to achieve, take heart, it may not be as bad as all that, plus, you may be a lot better than you suspect....
SHAMEELA WINSTON 28 July 2008
INFLATION WATCH
The June reading is the highest rate announced since the controversial rate of 17.7 percent announced in March 2006 in which the Education index was overstated from January to March and which was revised to 13.8 percent. Just when...
MAUNGO LEBANNA 28 July 2008
BRIEF CASE
The biggest gainer for the week was Barclays, up 8.77 percent to 620t. Other gainers include Discovery and Chobe. The worst performer for the week was A-Cap, down 21.54 percent to 255t. Total value traded for the week was P31,432,824 on 2,965,767...
28 July 2008
Trades Say No Levy Will 'Throttle Throats'
But just when tipplers were beginning to enjoy themselves, the government is at it again. This time, the announcement about 'throttling throats' was made by none other than President Ian Khama himself, Botswana's most celebrated teetotaller, at a no...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Zim Farmers 'Chicken Out' Of Poultry Business
The Chairman of the association, George Nare, said high prices of stock feed on the local market was causing viability problems for Zimbabwean poultry producers. In addition to high feed prices, Nare said members of his association were grappling...
By Fraser Mpofu
Correspondent 28 July 2008
BoB Says Inflation Should Slow Down By 2009
BoB Governor, Lihah Mohohlo, said last Thursday when launching the Mid-Term Review of the 2008 Monetary Statement that "all things being equal", inflation is expected to reach 3 to 6 percent, which has been eluding the bank for sometime now. The June...
By Business Reporter 28 July 2008
BoB Praises BBS Mortgage For Youth
The 'vote of confidence' by BoB seems to have allayed fears that the move could lead to a credit crunch similar to the one that paralysed the US financial system last year. Responding to a Monitor Business question at the launch of the Mid-Term...
By Kabo Mokgoabone
Staff Writer 28 July 2008
Debt Collectors Prey On Victims
Mogapi, 43, who runs a combi business in Mogoditshane, and Gaborone, had for two years invested P 2, 000 in a shylock, one of the schemes that has swindled local workers out of thousands of Pula. But after one year of following up on every turn and...
By Nyakwar Bara
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Khama's First Date With Death Penalty
Tsobane was sentenced to death by the Francistown High Court after he was convicted of killing his 10-year-old daughter in 2004 to avoid paying for her maintenance. He pleaded guilty to a charge of murder. Last week, the Court of Appeal sitting in...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Zim Entrepreneurs Struggle With Pricing Changes
The optimism for better lives - characterised by more food, medicines, clean water, banks notes, transport and all other basic necessities - has all but dissipated. Instead, the aftermath of the two elections has seen most Zimbabweans wallowing in...
By Miriam Madziwa* 28 July 2008
The Uninterrupted Moonlight Of Matsitama
The moon was shining brightly. After all there are no streetlights in Matsitama. The dog stopped briefly to lower its head and sniff about, perhaps to confirm that it was indeed on the right track. Then it was off again. My eyes could see as far as...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Welcome Tau
He takes over from Dorcus Makgato-Malesu who has been at the helm of the sports motherbody for the past six years. Like Paul in the Book of 2 Timothy 4:7, predecessor can confidently say: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I...
EDITOR 28 July 2008
Don't Hold Your Breath For Zim Talks
While news of the agreement has been welcomed in many capitals and the mediator, President Thabo Mbeki showered with praise for his efforts, I believe nothing substantive will result from the talks and the people of Zimbabwe will be the biggest...
28 July 2008
Health Chat
Go tlhoka go tsogelwa, go fitlhwelwa bogolo jang mo go borre ba ba godileng/tsofetseng (above 60 yrs) mme lefa go ntse jalo fa gongwe seemo se, se teng mo go borre ba dingwaga tse di 40. Bonna bo dira/bereka jangGore bonna bo dire ka tlhamalalo, ke...
R. CHINDOMU
S. CHIDZOMBA
K. BHAGAT &
L. KALANTLE 28 July 2008
Etcetera II
If this increase brings about no change, there will be another, and then presumably another and another until people moderate their drinking habits. Inevitably this initiative will prompt a barrage of comment, some agreeing in principle that action...
SANDY GRANT 28 July 2008
Issues In Education
For example, steps have been taken to help develop pre-school education through a new policy on Early Childhood Care and Education, increased partnership between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Local Government on the "shared...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI &
S. WEEKS 28 July 2008
The Winners Code
Character is very central to the sustained success of winners. Nothing illustrates this better than two examples from American politics. In 1996 Bill Clinton as American president was considered the most powerful man on earth and under his watch...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 28 July 2008
Billboard 28.07.08
28 July 2008
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28 July 2008
Stigma Still Big Headache In Botswana
The main question is that after all the education and the messages relayed to Batswana, how far has the country come in fighting stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS and those suspected to be living with the virus? Interviews with Monitor...
By Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 28 July 2008
Still No Sponsor For Women's Soccer
After sounding positive early this year that they were about to clinch a deal with a potential financier, it seems there will be no such thing in the near future. This has delayed last season's prize giving ceremony awards. The BFA had hoped this...
By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Buffaloes Plan For Promotion
But towards the end things became tough and cracks started to appear at the club. Eventually, Buffaloes had to settle for position four. In hindsight, perhaps the club's problems started with the infamous 'soil incident'. Buffaloes were alleged to...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Kokorwe Appoints Tau
Tau once served as BNSC vice-chairman, a position that now goes to Dr Nomsa Mbere, who has been an additional member. Mbere grabbed the post from Dabilani Buthali whom he floored by 17 votes to 13. Gabriel Ngele, the treasurer of Botswana Darts...
By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Security Guard Loses Ear In Attack
Tatitown police detective Assistant Superintendent, Collar Baakile confirmed the incident to Monitor. Baakile said that it was the second attack on the woman on her way to Botswana Railways depot situated between old Kanana and Gerald Estates. During...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 28 July 2008
Man On Threat To Kill Gets Bail
Chief Magistrate Lorraine Makati-Lesang had just granted Nkisetsang Ditshupelo, 32, of Marapong, bail after pleading that he was no danger to his alleged victim. The unemployed father of one will now attend to court from outside jail on August 12...
By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Government Loses Liquor Case
The government lost the case with costs. Last April, the Lobatse High Court ruled that nightclubs can continue trading by the hours, which are prescribed on their special licences until they expire. The ruling was made after the government introduced...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Voters' Roll Hiccups Mar BDP Primaries
In almost every constituency where there was voting, it was found that some names of registered members were left out, thereby denying them the right to vote. In one case, a candidate found that his name was not on the voters' roll. A...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 July 2008
Out
The Health Minister was beaten in her South East South constituency by Odirile Motlhale who got 2,065 votes. Motsumi polled 1,038 votes while Ishoo Abdulla got 362. Maun West MP Ronald Ridge will not be in the next Parliament after he was...
By Oliver Modise
Staff Writer 28 July 2008
Talking Musica
In reading it, I will be keen to find out how the policy accounts for the transition of wholly owned state enterprises such as the government information services into public enterprises. That is, organisations owned and controlled jointly by...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 28 July 2008
Laughter as ex-BNSC boss bids affiliates farewell
She mentioned Sexton Kowa of Botswana Football Association (BFA) and Botswana Softball Association president Marumo Morule as the most difficult characters that she has worked with. She remembered how Kowa became disruptive deliberately in a meeting...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 29 July 2008
Masitara, Seane win top Nico awards
Masitara walked away with the Players' Player of the Season and the Top Goal Scorer Awards, which left him P1,000 richer. Masitara had a dream season in which he finished as the country's joint top goal scorer with 18 goals. Underrated defender,...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 29 July 2008
Why Black Mambas bit Zebras
After losing to the Zebras 2-1 in the 2010 World Cup and African Nations Cup qualifier at the Machava Stadium in Maputo last month, it was clear from the onset that the Mambas were in an uncompromising mood. They dictated terms and punished the...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
Rollers offload three defenders
Right back, Gabriel Bokhutlo, left back, Boniface Makolo and veteran defender, Cecil 'Lolo' Mosojane have been told they are surplus to requirements at Rollers club spokesperson, Molatlhegi Mangole said yesterday. Mangole told Mmegi Sport that as...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
Of alcohol, culture and liberty
However, unbeknownst to many, the president was planning an onslaught against the lifeblood of the trust and its parent company Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL). Recently, Khama caused a stir by announcing that his government will slap a massive 70...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 29 July 2008
NEWS BRIEFS
Last Thursday, a Gaborone City Council (GCC) fire engine failed to extinguish a fire that engulfed a truck at Monametsana Lands, five kilometers from Rasesa village. Reports say GCC fire engine ran out of water when it was fighting the...
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BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
Khama addresses Phikwe residents
The president started off at Ikageleng before he headed to Botshabelo where he addressed a Kgotla meeting. Multitudes of Botshabelo residents thronged the Kgotla to meet the head of state. The turnout was overwhelming and people seemed to enjoy...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
Phikwe mayor shuns official residence
Mojuta has however, defended his decision, saying his stance has not affected his accessibility to the electorate. His critics argue that he is not easily accessible since he is not staying at the mayor's house. Some people feel that it is a...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 29 July 2008
Liquor traders move against 'police harassment'
The association wants the police to be interdicted from harassing liquor traders about their operating hours. The court has postponed the case to give the applicants time to file their heads of argument. The applicants also want the court to make a...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 July 2008
DK faction regrouping?
In the wake of the fall from grace of the incumbent MPs comes speculation that the party's defunct Kedikilwe-Kwelagobe faction has started to mobilise itself ahead of next year's elections. Over the weekend the Minister of Health and incumbent South...
OLIVER MODISE
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
Influx of Zims drain Botswana resources, FM says
"The influx of Zimbabweans, whether there is or there is no government (in Harare), is an issue to be dealt with," Foreign Minister Phandu Sekelemani said on South African public broadcaster SA FM. "We ask the international community to help us...
29 July 2008
Tshekedi joins Khama
Speaking to the press shortly threafter, the younger Khama said he supports the reduction of trading hours for liquor outlets as set out by his older brother. At a time when global trends are for shorter working or flexi hours, the one half of twin...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
Cartoon 29.07.08
29 July 2008
Govt is right on taxation of religious organisations
After all, cathedrals, temples and mosques have always been important to the development of society as they cater for the upkeep and needs of the spiritual and the worldly. Pastors and Imams are always available for those who have been forgotten in...
EDITOR 29 July 2008
AS I SEE IT
Its criticism is merely that it is unrepresentative. Where are the other custodians of moral rectitude, the Buddhists, the Islamists and the traditional doctors? All religious sects should be represented. Without traditional doctors our righteousness...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 29 July 2008
Life in the post-political age
Every now and then I am fortunate enough to communicate with someone who has near complete insight into our political process, why things happen and where it seems likely to be headed. Recently I received this brilliant analysis from a high-powered...
29 July 2008
Symposium recommends leading role for the private sector
"For a long time now, government has been the key driver of the economy," said James Masisi, "but time has come for the private sector to take its rightful place in growing the economy as clearly demonstrated in the theme for NDP10." The Acting...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
Inflation stokes share price surge
Although the pressure has not been persistent or strong enough to warrant a bull run yet, the mainstream DCI has been making good recoveries from the heavy losses it experienced in the last quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of this...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 29 July 2008
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