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The latest coronation of Kgafela II attracted, among others, Patrice Motsepe, one of two African billionaires. He attended as a member of the royal family from Bafokeng. Bakgatla of all kinds from South Africa also came in droves with their diKgosi...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff writer 22 September 2008

Exporters Told To Prepare For Global Competition

Opening the annual general meeting of the Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association (BEMA) last Thursday, Trade and Industry Assistant Minister Duke Lefhoko said these developments meant more intensified competition. "It is therefore...

By Business Reporter 22 September 2008

Poor Food Supplies Prompt Govt To Sell Farms

This is the first time that government-owned farms have been put up for sale to the public. Ministry officials have told Monitor that more will be made available if and when possible in future. All the 16 farms are to be used exclusively for...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

SADC Stats Committee Meets in Gaborone

The SSC meeting is taking place alongside a workshop of the National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDS). The meeting rotates annually among SADC member states. The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, under the ambit of...

22 September 2008

Aviva Poised To Acquire 90% In Mmamantswe

In a BSE-posted statement on Friday, Aviva advised Mawana Minerals (Mawana) that it had achieved the $US0.5 million (P3.42 million) expenditure required by 30 September 2008 as part of farm-in arrangements and elected to make the final vendor payment...

By Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

OUT TO LUNCH

Companies that achieve and enjoy the best possible performance (in other words, optimal productivity levels) are those that consistently and consciously improve their processes, making them more effective, more efficient, and more...

SHAMEELA WINSTON 22 September 2008

Women Find A Home On The Sports Field

Du Toit is a true role model for all of Southern Africa, a region that, while it emphatically encourages able-bodied young men in sport, rarely has the same enthusiasm for women or those with disability. With the final fanfare of the 2008 Beijing...

*By Deborah Walter 22 September 2008

When The Braai Stands Run Dry

On the other side of the scale, these braai stands have become a source of income for the business-minded individuals, who sell meat to customers during busy lunch hours. A random survey at butcheries around Selebi-Phikwe reveals that close to 60...

By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 22 September 2008

Setswana Week Celebrated In Style

Not far from the Kgotla, was a Setswana house that was built with the help of the school's ancillary staff. The Friday programme was divided into two sessions with the afternoon session held at the Kgotla and the evening session in the school...

By Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

Talking Musika

I could not help calling Chedza Fani and exhorting him to share with me my appreciation of the jazz in the women's presentation. It was as impressive as the songs of the women dance troupes of the Northeast - more appropriately, Bokalaka - who ran...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 22 September 2008

Food For The Soul

The idea of power, or rather actually having power somehow always feels beyond great. And who can claim not to love being powerful and in control. Alright, alright, here I am specifically referring to the mighty power of nutrition and having the...

BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 22 September 2008

Platinum Glitters At Kgafela II Coronation

The 5,000 seater stands at the main Kgotla, no doubt gave it a unique picture on Kgosi Kgafela II's coronation day. The stands were erected all around the Kgotla. This is where part of the 20,000 crowd witnessing the paramount chief's coronation...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

Ngwenya Speaks On His Sacking

Dickson Ngwenya, the past-immediate Rollers' coach said over the weekend that his predecessors like Madinda Ndlovu and Daniel 'Chicco' Nare are doing well at their clubs, a clear sign that something is wrong at Mapalastina and the management should...

By Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

Minister Faults BNOC And BNSC On Differences

"We are particularly disturbed by the manner in which these differences are handled. Instead of one approaching the other, the matter is taken up with the press. This is not where our solution to the problem is," Kokorwe said. She encouraged the two...

By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 22 September 2008

BAA Boss Warns Affiliates

Bantsi said the destabilisation affects the operations of the association because it is often done to discredit certain individuals by spreading malicious information about them. "I appeal to all of you that this should come to an end as it brings...

By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 22 September 2008

Pula Sedibelo

Kgafela takes over from his father, Linchwe who passed away in 2007. Kgosi Kgafela is among the young chiefs of Botswana. The others are Puso Gaborone of Batlokwa, Lotlaamoreng of Barolong and Kgari of Bakwena. We take this opportunity to...

EDITOR 22 September 2008

The Winners Code

Those that are in the know told us that the world is the midst of one of its worst financial crises. The question on the experts' lips was how do we move on and beyond this crisis. From time to time; crises visit our lives just as the financial...

GEORGE CHINGARANDE 22 September 2008

Issues In Education

These are questions that students, parents and educators have been asking for many decades. With each advance in technology a glimmer of hope appears that the new innovation can make a difference. Yet as the technology is purchased and spreads,...

DORCAS MOLEFE
OWEN PANSIRI and
SHELDON WEEKS 22 September 2008

Etcetera II

So - what goes down must go up, a sleight of hand; it was here yesterday but now it isn't. Or the reality is an illusion. Like news. Which sometime is and sometimes isn't. Depending on which way one happens to be looking at the time. But by now we...

SANDY GRANT 22 September 2008

Health Chat

Mild airway obstructionSigns*Good air exchange*Responsive and cough forcefully*May wheeze between coughs.Rescuer actions*Do not interfere with the victim's own attempts to expel the foreign body, but stay with the victim and monitor his or her...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 22 September 2008

Botswana Passports Need A Major Revamp

Mr Editor, I'm deeply concerned by the state of affairs of our passports. Botswana passports need to be modernised and security features on them enhanced. I was deeply embarrassed the other time when I was pulled off the line in Paris at Charles de...

22 September 2008

Zim Agreement Promising

We recognise that the political parties continue to seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Zimbabwe. We also note that both regional civil society and SADC member states have often strongly encouraged Zimbabweans to find a peaceful and...

22 September 2008

Mothibe Tells Khama To Marry

The message might not have been delivered directly to the Bangwato paramount chief but any discerning ear could tell whom it was meant for. Speaking shortly after the coronation, Bakgatla regent, Kgosi Mothibe dedicated a chunk of his speech to...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

Tsareng 22.09.08

22 September 2008

Anglicans Seek Judge's Intervention

Justice Key Dingake spent the whole of Friday morning listening to a case in which seven priests are challenging the Anglican Church Diocese of Botswana and Bishop Trevor Mwamba for revoking their licences last year. The pastors are from the...

By Bame Piet
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

Kgosiemang Yet To Reconcile With 'Dutch'

Kgosiemang, the Dutch Reformed Church in Botswana's first female priest, was fired by her employers in May. However, her dismissal did not go down well with some members of the congregation who vowed that they would fight to the bitter end for her...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 22 September 2008

UB Academic Calls On Khama To Open Up

Addressing the BNPC-sponsored National Productivity Convention at Phakalane Golf Estate recently, Raditlhokwa said it was important for members of the public to have an idea of what the President was thinking in order to know where their input might...

By Isaiah Morewagae 22 September 2008

Suspect Warders Evade Suspension

Normally, public officers are suspended, whilst they answer criminal charges.The four officers, Oganne Dekesu, Daniel Poulo, Mpho Basia and Onkgolotse Mokgatle are alleged to have assaulted a Zimbabwean man, Willington Madubeko, who lost two teeth...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 22 September 2008

Customer Satisfaction In Public Service Disappointing

Presenting a public service perspective at the National Productivity Convention at Phakalane Golf Estate recently, the directorate's Taboka Nkhwa revealed that in the study conducted in 2005, it became apparent that the majority of people are not...

By Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

Govt Throttles Tipplers With 30% Levy

The levy and "stern" measures accompanying it will go into effect on October 1.This is inspite warnings that a levy would leave over 45 000 people in the alcohol value chain in the lurch, lead to the possible closure of Kgalagadi Breweries and spur...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 22 September 2008

Motlanthe to replace Mbeki

ANC officials told The Times the decision was taken last night to appoint Motlanthe, who is widely respected across the divided party. His role as a unifier was evidenced at the robust party congress in Polokwane last year. Sisulu was appointed as...

DOMINIC MAHLANGU 23 September 2008

Court rules in favour of BMWU

The contractors raised preliminary objections saying that the case was unprocedurally brought before the Industrial Court by the BMWU. They argued that the court had no jurisdiction to hear the case because it was not filed properly. But last...

RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 23 September 2008

Mbeki's resignation to take effect on Thursday

Parliament is likely to vote for an interim president, who is expected to be ANC Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on the same day. The Freedom Front Plus has objected to the ANC's motion. FF Plus MP Corne Mulder says that Mbeki must be given an...

23 September 2008

Makgekgenene to get presidential honour

The former Cabinet Minister and former Member of Parliament (MP) for Tonota will be awarded the order in appreciation of his efficient and devoted services to the nation. President Ian Khama will on September 25 honour five prominent persons,...

ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 23 September 2008

Unemployment high despite growth - Siphambe

He expects the private sector to lead growth and investment, economic diversification and export growth. He said unemployment exists because the main sector driving growth has less impact in terms of employment. Mining, he said, employs only three...

EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 23 September 2008

Tanzania's Latoya is first to go home

Latoya - who was up for eviction with Botswana's Tawana Lebani - received a total of 11 votes to quit the house, while Tawana received two.The two countries, which voted for Tawana to leave the house are Tanzania and Ghana, and the rest of the...

MAUREEN ODUBENG
Staff Writer 23 September 2008

Tex, Chilly beef continues

Just a month ago the two former business associates were making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Segona was accusing Ramogobya of threatening his life while the latter said he only kicked him out of his house in Phakalane because he could no...

CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 23 September 2008

"Spare us your kindness"

The Death of Mr Lazarescu was awarded the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2006 and has won many other awards, including the Spirit Award as Best Foreign-language Film. It is the first of the director's six films on love, beginning with the absence of...

BACK STAGE
SASA MAJUMA 23 September 2008

Govt rejects De Beers' retention licence application

But in an unexpected move, the government has agreed that diamonds from AK 6 will be marketed through the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTC Botswana) along with other Debswana production. The government had initially preferred auctioning on the...

WANETSHA MOSINYI
Staff Writer 23 September 2008

What is wrong with Bulela Ditswe?

It is difficult to place one's finger on the precise spot marking the dubiousness of the Bulela Ditswe experiment. One reason may be the alarm created by the ruthless rejection of sitting MPs, including cabinet Ministers, from the ranks of new...

AS I SEE IT
Michael Dingake 23 September 2008

Mbeki had it coming

That is until last week when the party told him to take a walk. He should not have waited this long. The good news is that he was smart enough to surrender without resistance. Refusing to budge could have only exposed him to further humiliation in...

Editorial 23 September 2008

Cartoon 23.09.08

23 September 2008

Mbeki's farewell speech to South Africa

Accordingly, I would like to take this opportunity to inform the nation that today (sunday) I handed a letter to the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Honourable Baleka Mbete, to tender my resignation from the high position of President of the...

23 September 2008

A world in crisis

There are new outbreaks of war and violence. Climate change ever more clearly threatens our planet. We say that global problems demand global solutions. And yet, do we act? In truth, today, we also face a crisis of a different sort - the challenge...

* BAN KI-MOON 23 September 2008

Let Gumbo do his job

With his experience, there is no doubt that Zimbabwean Rahman Gumbo has what it takes to guide Township Rollers to glory. But this will depend on whether he gets support from the powers that be at the club. Reports say that Gumbo is a shrewd coach...

23 September 2008

Satmos send early warning

A first half brace from striker, Lesego Moiphemedi and a goal from Philimon Ofaletse gave the hosts a perfect start to the new season. Satmos had several new faces after offloading some of their regulars in the off-season. The departed stars...

MQONDISI DUBE
Correspondent 23 September 2008

BOPEU to host Maun marathon

The company has donated P10,000 to sponsor the race. The event will have senior and junior sections for men and women; and the veteran's category. The fund raising committee chairperson Gopolang Keromang said they expect over 200 participants....

MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 23 September 2008

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