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The De Beers Diamond Shocker
De Beers made the announcement on Tuesday, two days before the diarised Thursday meeting with Botswana government officials. Government officials said on Friday that they are waiting for the Botswana delegation to return from London today to brief...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
Batswana, Zim Dramatists Give Microscopic View Of Zim Crisis
The play was mounted to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The People's Voice (Our Song) a 2008 production, follows after Our Song, performed last year, also by BOCISCOZ. A communiqu from the organisation says...
By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
Musicians Must Be Ready To Fight For Their Cause
The first step is to unionise in the true sense of the term. What that means is that it is not enough to include, in the name of the organisation, the word 'Union'. It means three things:- * That the organisation must be registered...
Talking Musika
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 15 December 2008
Power Up Your Diet In The Holidays: Yes You Can!
Many studies have shown their goodness, but a recent study suggested that snacking on berries might help bring down your blood pressure and boost the right level of good cholesterol. So there you have it, go for berries, they are damn berry...
Food For The Soul
BOITUMELO GIYOSE 15 December 2008
Over 1000 To Lose Jobs As Debswana Shuts Down Mines
The bad news was broken during the Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU)-Joint Consultative Commission (JCC) meeting held in Jwaneng last Thursday.The JCC is a meeting of the mineworkers' union executive and the mine management. It was at this meeting...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
PrimeTime Eyes Africa
"The South African market is well known to us and, with the pula being linked closely to the rand, is worth consideration for Botswana investors," the company's Chairman Tshipa Mothibatsela, said last week. "The current weak state of the property...
15 December 2008
Cattle Farmers To Get More In The New Year
BMC said last week that the changes are meant to increase production at its two abattoirs and are also due to the good prices being realised in the EU market. There are four components of the changes that are meant to lure cattle producers to the...
By Business Reporter 15 December 2008
'Good Governance' Earns Botswana More Euros
EU Botswana's spokesman, Bester Gabotlale, has told the media that the allocation for the country under the 10th EDF, which runs from 2008 to 2013, is now fixed at E73 million (about P610 million), an increase of E17 million compared to the E56m...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Is The Levy Helping Or Impinging On The Binge?
President Ian Khama initiated the idea of the controversial levy as a way to curb alcohol abuse. Initially, he wanted to impose a 70-percent levy but backed down following appeals from the liquor industry. Since the levy was imposed, the prices of...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Has Our Education Gone To The Dogs?
Calls for the Minister of Education to resign have also been heard from certain quarters.If anyone was ever in doubt of the decline in our tertiary education, GTC, a government-sponsored institution, this week gives us a classic example of the worst...
Editor 15 December 2008
Turbo-Charge Your Relationships
Relationships vary from mere superficial acquintances to deep and even intimate relationships. All relationships, regardless of their nature and the purpose they serve, need two things. Firstly, they need to be maintained. Relationships are like...
The Winners Code
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 15 December 2008
Tsvangirai On Secret Visit To Gaborone
Tsvangirai, who was seen having a chit-chat with Botswana's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pelokgale Seloma, declined to grant Monitor an interview so did Seloma despite prodding."Be patient. We will arrange an interview at some stage," Tsvangirai told...
By Edgar Tsimane
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Contemporary Challenges In Basic Education
One of the major goals of EFA is: "that by 2015 all children in difficult circumstances and those belonging to ethnic minority [groups], have access to and complete free and compulsory primary education of good quality". The issue of access to good...
DORCAS MOLEFHE OWEN PANSIRI and SHELDON WEEKS 15 December 2008
A Remarkable Partnership
In past years, Van Rensburg has been a prolific contributor to Mmegi and perhaps the only one who has familiarised himself with successive National Development Plans. But with no journalistic qualifications to justify his being registered as a...
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SANDY GRANT 15 December 2008
The Sinful Silent Serpent
It has even been connected to the development of dementia.Around 1.2 billion people around the world are known to have higher than normal blood pressure and there are countless others that do not know what their reading is. There are usually no...
HEALTH CORNER
KIRAN BHAGAT 15 December 2008
Obama's Facts On Global Warming Are Wrong
Unfortunately, both are weak, or even wrong. Obama's policy outline was presented via video to California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Governors Global Warming Summit, and has again been shown in Poznan, Poland, to leaders assembled to flesh out...
*By Bjorn Lomborg 15 December 2008
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15 December 2008
Tapiwa: Designer Of Ghetto Note
Based at Passessor Boutique along St Patrick Street in the city, she spends most of her time in the design studio working wonders with leather for her clients. Fashion accessory, Chakalisa designs on daily basis, includes handbags, wallets, ties and...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 15 December 2008
Patlakwe Has A Case To Answer
Currently, Patlakwe works as communications manager at the Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency (PEEPA)Delivering her ruling on Friday, Zvide said that the state has been able to present a case against Patlakwe. She said that from...
By Oliver Modise
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Khama Blows P1.3m
Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration (MPAPA), Daniel Kwelagobe, said P342,756.59 was spent on per diem, P898,174 on aviation fuel, P89, 277.25 for landing fees, catering, airport and handling charges and P31 113.60 for air...
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
GNT Hold Notwane
Notwane got the first chance in the 16th minute but Tebogo Sembowa hit the upright. His effort from the rebound was blocked by a defender and was cleared away. GNT made an early substitution when they took out Masauso Robson for Motlhokomedi...
By Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
No Classes, But 'Beauty Therapy' Students Shine
One of the students, who introduced herself only as Kelebogile, told The Monitor that full marks were awarded for practicals in camouflaging, the art of concealing scars and tattoos. Full marks were also awarded for practicals in corn blade,...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
Narrow Win For Gunners
he skilful Mmipi took the visitors by surprise in the 68th minute. He turned Kgakgamatso Pharo around before unleashing a curling shot which beat Boteti goalkeeper Chamunoruwa Madamobe hands down. Both the goalkeeper and his defence seemed to...
By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Rollers Chase Nico Midfielder
Township Rollers' coach, Rahman Gumbo once coached the sprightly midfielder during his days at Highlanders in Zimbabwe. It is no secret that Gumbo would want Masiku to beef up his already potent midfield. Masiku has the qualities of Rollers'...
By Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Tough Fight In The South
Currently Jwaneng Comets is leading the log with 18 points followed by Killer Giants. After a slow start, Comets, which was relegated from the Premier League last season, has put its act together. They could be counted amongst title...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Thamaga Hosts Third Charity soccer Tournament
The tournament is the brainchild of two presenters from local radio stations who hail from the village. Chillyboy Rakgare of Yarona FM and Radio Botswana's Tiro Lepotokise have joined hands in an effort to give and improve the lives of the people of...
By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 15 December 2008
'Last Breakfast' At GTC
There were no tables for the students to sit down and dine as usual. There was no tea, or cold drink nor milk. On the day their breakfast was served in take away boxes, and the Monitor team looked on as the caterers made sure no one eats in the...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
Soldiers' Rape Case Sent To High Court
The accused persons are Samuel Seshabo, Thato Bojosi, Moagi Samson, Sidney Ntope and Phetogo Ganakobo. Ntope and Ganakobo are special constables who were stationed at Ramotswa Police Station. Ndlovu committed the case to the High Court because he...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 15 December 2008
Ministry Audits Private Schools, Says Mokalake
Responding to a question by Gaborone Central MP, Dumelang Saleshando, Mokalake revealed that so far his ministry, through the Tertiary Education Council (TEC), has conducted an audit of Limkokwing, GIPS, Ba Isago, ABM University College and...
By Oliver Modise
Correspondent 15 December 2008
No Match For Billy In Francistown
Unlike the previous mayoral races that were characterised by factional fighting, this time the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) councillors from both factions have decided not to challenge mayor and Satellite south councillor, Buti Billy, for the...
By Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent
| 15 December 2008
Matabi, Manga Folk Gear Up To Clear Cemetery
The two wards won the court case against the land board for its failure to allocate them cemetery land because the one in use is full. Elders of the two wards gathered on Friday to form the delegation that will spearhead the case. Sighs of relief...
By Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
Seneo Matome: The Student Turned Lecturer
Little did she know that before long she would be called upon to be the lecturer for many of the students taking the course. For five straight months, the students did not have a lecturer after the college decided not to renew one foreigner's...
By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 December 2008
Back Stage
For Macunama to have a name beginning with the letter "M" is a Misfortune. Deep in the jungle of the upper Amazon a birth occurs. Out comes a baby (acted by the adult Grande Otelo) who by the time he is six still cannot speak. His name is Macunama....
Sasa Majuma 16 December 2008
Masimolole not known for defending civil rights
What else could one really expect from a man, who for the past four years as an elected MP for Mogoditshane has never brought a single meaningful motion to parliament? Probably this is the only motion that he could only think of, and ironically,...
16 December 2008
Watch out for money-grabbing churches
The sects in question preach against traditional church denominations that have long established themselves in Africa e.g. Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist just to name a few and are helping to eradicate poverty or rather to alleviate it as was...
16 December 2008
That trip was costly, unnecessary, Sir
This figure is not surprising and the general public should by now have a good idea of how much these trips generally cost the nation. Which brings us to the problems with these types of trips. The President is constitutionally answerable to the...
EDITOR 16 December 2008
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16 December 2008
New pipes to resolve Borolong water problems
Tonota acting senior assistant council secretary, Boitumelo Moatshe, said they are aware of the shortages in Borolong and that is why they have decided to buy new water pipes to alleviate the problem. She said the project was not in their current...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 16 December 2008
Motswaledi mesmerises debaters
Motswaledi, giving a speech reminiscent of his 'We are at the cross-roads' played with words the Obama way, captivating the young Africans who could not help but shout the Obama line 'Yes We can' as he closed by arguing that it is now Africa's time...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 16 December 2008
Mayor accused of 'betraying' BDP interests
The letter accuses the mayor of using his mayoral position to de-campaign the ruling party in their constituency and accuse him of not communicating with the BDP councillors and area Member of Parliament (MP) but instead spends more time with...
ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer 16 December 2008
Saleshando calls for police unionisation
However, the outspoken lawmaker said soldiers and spies should remain outside unions for now because their mandate was national security. He was moving and defending his motion to amend the Trade Unions and Employers' Organisations Act, the Police...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 16 December 2008
Teachers boycott marking exams
A teacher who spoke on condition of anonymity said that they decided to boycott marking because the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is exploiting them. He said they were told-off when they requested more money because of the heavy workload. "We...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 16 December 2008
Killjoy BDP councillor spoils bridal shower
But that was before the people's representative went home to change into shorts and a muscle top and reappeared at the women-only affair, wielding a gun. Well, a pellet gun. It appears Councillor for Mothubakwane Ward, Tselayabotlhe...
EDGAR TSIMANE
Correspondent 16 December 2008
Debut Ntsoro comedy sells 500 copies in the first week
Last week, Keitumele released a short sitcom, based on the hilarious jokes of the Ntsoro character he normally presents on his Saturday music show on Botswana Television (Btv). The sponsors of the short comedy, Dargie Digital studios are upbeat the...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 16 December 2008
Botswana plans 24-hour border operations
Briefing the media at the ministry's headquarters in Gaborone, Peter Siele said arrangements are being made for Tlokweng, Pioneer Gate, Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Mamuno and Ramokgwebana border posts to operate 24 hours by the first half of next...
TATENDA MOYO
Correspondent 16 December 2008
Lionjanga graft case starts
The PPADB boss is charged with corruption after he failed to declare that his nephew and sister had interest in a company doing business with the state procurement and disposal body. Lionjanga's sister, Alice Makgekgenene and nephew Kagiso...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 16 December 2008
Cats are Choppies champions
The runners-up got P2,600. Title favourites, TASC of Francistown finished third after beating Phikwe Prisons in the losers' final. The final between Cats and Notwane started on a high note with Notwane showing more determination. The Toronto...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 16 December 2008
Motlhagodi turns down Masitaoka
Masitaoka recently parted ways with their coach following a series of poor results. "I found out that Masitaoka fired their coach because of pressure from the supporters and I knew straight away that it would happen to me if things did not...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 16 December 2008
TAFIC fails to bring back supporters
Last weekend, the once massively supported Matjimenyenga beat visiting Naughty Boys in an almost empty Francistown Stadium. The solitary goal was scored by veteran player and captain Tamocha Bedi. In the past, TAFIC matches drew massive...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 16 December 2008
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