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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
MPs flats 'dilapidated'
Clerk of the National Assembly, Enerst Mpofu, said on Friday that it is not only the parliamentary houses that are dilapidated, but the parliament buildings also. He said they regularly carry out minor maintenance but there is need for major...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
Consumer Fair 2008
The company's CEO, Michael Montshiwa, has told Business Today that they surpassed their 50, 000 crowd target. Montshiwa said Saturday was such a busy day that they ran out of tickets and had to use tickets from last year. "I am very happy," he said....
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
FNBB is first class performer on the bourse
FNNB, which is one of the four financial counters that have been pushing the domestic bourse northwards in the past three months, announced its full-year results ended June 30 2008, in which it realised a 16 percent growth interest income to P1.2...
BRAIN BENZA
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
Mwanawasa succession battle will be fierce
However, the battle to choose Mwanawasa's successor as president of the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) is what is going to be a fight to the last man as nearly 12 aspirants are seeking endorsement as the party's presidential...
02 September 2008
Local handicrafts sell like hot cakes
It was busy as a good number of consumers stopped by to shop for rare cultural items supplied by the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs' Social Services Department. The items included the traditional mat (phate), the traditional folding chair...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
Matsale's music tells the story of love
Afro pop sensation Keneilwe Lekoko's music has not won her international acclaim yet, but like a good vintage wine, she will no doubt mellow with time. Kenny, as she calls herself in music circles, is only an upcoming musician but is already showing...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 02 September 2008
He won't be back for a long time
It is a most unusual film by the great Hungarian director Kroly Makk. It opens with a 16-minute "Introduction" (2003) in which Makk explains the background to his making of Love, a film that required many patient years to create and finish. In it you...
SASA MAJUMA 02 September 2008
Zambia must have a peaceful transition
Of course it is known that the two founding presidents of our countries Sir Seretse Khama and Kenneth Kaunda were close friends. Most importantly, Botswana and Zambia forged close ties during the liberation struggle, when misguided white supremacists...
EDITOR 02 September 2008
Cartoon 02.09.08
02 September 2008
AS I SEE IT
But why people must be dragged from their cattle posts, ploughing fields, urban shacks, middle and upper class luxury homes, by the scruff of their necks, screaming and kicking to register to vote, is difficult to fathom. People in many parts of the...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 02 September 2008
All Kasi delivers on promise
In July, All Kasi signed a P2.4 million deal with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) to become the official technical sponsors of the Zebras for two years. The company took over from Puma. Speaking at the handing over event, All Kasi marketing...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
Lionjanga suspended from PPADB
Israel Joseph has been appointed to act in his place. Joseph told Mmegi that he has been appointed to act in Lionjanga's place till the conclusion of the case. Finance Minister Baledzi Gaolathe, who is the appointing authority, did not want...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
Zebras leave for Madagascar
The Zebras play Madagascar in the 2010 World Cup/African Nations Cup qualifier at the Mahamasina Stadium on Sunday. When the team was departing yesterday coach Stanley Tshosane said that he is happy that all the injured players have recovered...
TSHEPO MOLWANE
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
BDF XI seek redemption
However, last season it was heartbreak and humiliation as Matebele were relegated from the Premier League and had to redeem themselves through the promotion play-offs. Soon after redemption, they parted ways with long-serving coach, Stanley Tshosane...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
BDP regrets election fracas
The Lechana polling station in Topisi ward had to be closed prematurely because of the incident. Yesterday, BDP's political and administration manager Fedelis Molao said the incident is regrettable though he did not want to go into details. He said...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
Prosecution agree with defence in theft case
The prosecutor, Obakeng Matlhodi told Village Magistrate Ephraith Ndegwa that they still have to get six more witnesses. She successfully applied for trial to be held in January to allow the prosecution time to get the witnesses. Matlhodi is...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 02 September 2008
Apathy mars Phikwe West primaries
Sesame South councillor Mookami Mmusi lost to Godfrey Mbaiwa who garnered 79 votes against 71. Third contestant Matshidiso Kgabi got 31 votes. However, voting in all the four out of seven contested wards was marred by a poor turnout. Three...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 02 September 2008
Gun man kills Mmadinare businesswoman
The assailant waylaid the deceased as she arrived from her business premises around 8pm. However, no items were stolen during the incident.The slain businesswoman, the wife of a local chief, was in the company of four relatives when the shooting...
MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 02 September 2008
Muzila queries her defeat
Muzila polled 824 votes against the constituency's incumbent Member of Parliament Tshelang Walter Masisi's 1,263. Another contender, Peter Jomo Ngoma, polled 774 votes. There were 171 spoilt votes. Muzila claims there were many irregularities,...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 02 September 2008
Seven Francistown councillors bite the dust
Botswana's second city has 22 councillors, including three specially nominated.Major upsets were registered in trouble-torn Francistown West where serving councillors Esther Mokgosi, Wilfred Masima and Ace Ntheetsang lost on Saturday. In Botsalano...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Correspondent 02 September 2008
Bobirwa 'Domkrag' primaries mostly predictable
SELEBI-PHIKWE: The ruling Botswana Democratic Party Bulela Di Tswe primary elections last Saturday were not packed with many surprises in the constituencies of Selebi-Phikwe, Mmadinare, Bobirwa and Tswapong in that it had been obvious in most areas...
02 September 2008
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