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MPs Fall
Controversial assistant minister, Olifant Mfa is one of the major casualties, after he lost in Nata/Gweta. Little known Makosha Balatotswe caused a surprise by scooping 1,687 votes to beat Mfa who got 1,364. Fresh from losing the Botswana...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
Merafhe Pass With Flying Colours
The youthful Bolele was expected to give the ageing Merafhe a run for his money but in the end, the duel became a no contest with no sparks. It was a classic mismatch as Merafhe proved too strong. The Vice President garnered 2,775 votes to Bolele's...
By Siki Motshwari Johaness
Correspondent 01 September 2008
Phikwe Struck By Drug Shortage
This shortage was aggravated by failure to supply drugs by the Central Medical Stores. However, mayor Amogelang Mojuta says that the council has been given a waiver by the ministry to procure drugs from private pharmaceutical stores to ensure that...
By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
Warders Plead Innocence In Assault Case
The accused persons, Oganne Dekesu, Daniel Poulo, Mpho Basia and Onkgolotse Mokgatle have all pleaded not guilty. They are alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm to a Zimbabwean man, Willington Madubeko, by assaulting him. In the process he...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 01 September 2008
Race For Short-Term Profits Worries TEC - Kgoroba
This was said by TEC vice chairperson Kgeledi George Kgoroba who added that inadequate resources to facilitate delivery of education programmes and the use of under qualified teaching staff together with poorly maintained facilities are also major...
By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
Tlokweng School Saga Rages On
Dintwe told Monitor over the weekend that TDS does not owe the Botswana Bible Training Institute (BBTI) a single thebe. The school admits 500 students and its future remains bleak as the impasse between the two parties rages on. Dintwe said when...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
High Court Suspends P500,000 HIV Claim
On Thursday, the High Court postponed the case to September 12th to allow attorneys time to prepare their final submissions. Justice Key Dingake urged both attorneys to pay particular attention to the thorny issue of 'quantum'. Dingake appealed...
By Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
We Can't Afford To Lose This War - Mogae
He said this was particularly worrying "in a country where about half the population have never tested for HIV and therefore do not know their HIV status". Mogae said that the adoption of HIV preventive behaviour in general does not match the...
By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
No Condoms For Prisoners - Commander
Addressing the Selebi-Phikwe Town Council last Thursday, Messe said for the past 30 years since he has worked for the department, they have never had any incidence of prisoners engaging in sexual activities. He said this is impossible because men...
By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
HHP Rouses The Hip Hoppers
For a man who struggled for almost a decade to convince the world, including his countrymen in South Africa, that his self-crafted sound is worth listening to, it is amazing to see how Jabulani Tsambo and Hip Hop Pantsula's fan base continues to...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 01 September 2008
What Are You Feeding Your Brain?
Even when you are in deep meditation and supposedly 'blanking your mind', your brain is still active. And, of course, some people are more efficient about how they think, what they think and the outcome of their thinking. Others, oh well I shudder...
Food For The Soul
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 01 September 2008
Consumer Fairs Vital - Kamyuka
He was speaking at the 2008 Consumer Fair awards-giving ceremony in which 310 exhibitors participated on Thursday night. "This marketing tool has transcended generations and innovation. To date expositions have become an industry and have...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
FTA Will 'Choke' Small Business
This is according to civil society organisations belonging to the Southern African People's Solidarity Network (SAPSN). SAPSN contends that the signing of the FTA in the current regional environment will not lead to fair trade. The network...
01 September 2008
Young Motswana Excels As Chartered Financial Analyst
Boikanyo Mogami, an investment analyst at Botswana Insurance Fund Management (BIFM), passed Level Three of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) examination to become one of the few Batswana to pass this prestigious exam. In fact, Mogami becomes...
01 September 2008
Second Indian Carmaker Enters Botswana Market
Opening in about one-and-a-half months, Mahindra cars is bringing its SUV station wagon, known as Scorpio, amongst others. The Scorpio, which is in the same family as the Range Rovers, is hoping to cut a niche with its cheaper prices, according to...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
BDP Should Learn From Primary Elections
We celebrate the decision of the people in all the constituencies and the new names that will be in Parliament. Bulela Ditswe (BDP primary elections) provides the party with the opportunity to strengthen its systems. Allegations of voter...
Editor 01 September 2008
It Is Time For A Fresh Start
It never occurs to the bees that there is another way out. It never occurs to them that what they are doing is not producing the required result. Faced with undeniable evidence to the contrary, bees remain adamant of the efficacy and effectiveness...
The Winners Code
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 01 September 2008
"Promoting Wellbeing In schools-What To Do?"
These would address, among other matters, eye examinations and the provision of spectacles where required, and ear examinations and the provision of hearing aids if needed. In addition the issue of anxiety and its sources would be addressed. Some...
01 September 2008
Basic Life Support For Health Care Providers-Continued- Part 3
Rescuer 2: At the victim's head Maintains an open airway Provides breathing that make the chest rise Encourages rescuer 1 to perform compressions that are fast and deep enough and allow full chest recoil between compressions. Switches duties...
01 September 2008
Stop Exploitation Of The Desperate
These are the form five leavers who have long walked the streets due to overwhelming unemployment in this country. While they are supposed to offer an opportunity to restore their lost hope and dignity with this ongoing supplementary registration,...
01 September 2008
Red Light 2010-Say No To Trafficking And Sexual Exploitation Of Women And Girls
Facts about human trafficking: What is human trafficking? Human trafficking refers to transportation of persons for forced labour, sexual exploitation or other illicit activities from one place to the other. This is modern day...
01 September 2008
The Phika Is Real - Dept Of Wildlife
Various Botswana cultures are littered with myths about this creature. Amongst the locals, phika is simply explained as that mysterious, all powerful snake with magical powers. It is associated with spiritual beings, and generally all Batswana...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
Chiefs Complete Historic Treble
By thrashing Santos, Magosi completed a treble after winning the Premier League and Kabelano Charity Cup for the first time. After coming under heavy criticism for the poor display against Naughty Boys in the semi-final, Magosi responded with a...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
We Deserved The Victory -Mogomotsi
By thrashing Santos, Magosi completed a treble after winning the Premier League and Kabelano Charity Cup for the first time. After coming under heavy criticism for the poor display against Naughty Boys in the semi-final, Magosi responded with a...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
Monang Set To Lose Coach
"We were not pulling in the same direction. You find that some players and officials do not attend our training sessions," Mbereki said. He said as a coach, he was forced to perform administrative duties because some officials neglected their...
01 September 2008
Zebras Face Daunting Task
Speaking to Monitor Sport before departure to the island at the weekend, Tshosane said that beating Madagascar in their backyard is not going to be easy but they have no choice. "We have to get maximum points there and keep our campaign alive. The...
By Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 01 September 2008
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