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Our Trains Are Death-traps - Deputy PS
This revelation comes just days before curtains are set fall on the passenger train service. The service will be terminated on April Fools' Day, Ministry of Works and Transport deputy permanent secretary Lewis Malikongwa announced at a press...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
CDC Full Council Meeting Resumes
CDC chairman Lesego Raditanks told Monitor that in the council's three-week deliberations the councillors would chiefly discuss the chairman's report. There will be addresses by the Director of Housing, Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC),...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
FCC In Search Of Answers To Flooding
A project to come up with a well coordinated and comprehensive storm-water drainage system is being planned and is now "at a well detailed design stage," according to one of the experts. A few weeks ago, floods hit the city after heavy rains fell....
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Why Terminate Vital Service?
Therefore, the termination of the train service is surely going to affect many people in more ways imaginable. The only mode of transport that will be available for the poor will be public buses, which of course cost much more than what BR has been...
02 March 2009
The Winners Code
The goal of the spacecraft was clearly defined, and it was to take three men namely John Swigert, Fred Haisse and Jim Lovell to the moon. The destination was not just the moon but a specific site on the moon called Fra Mauro. The flight plan was...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 02 March 2009
Cartoon strip 02..03.09
02 March 2009
Open Letter To All School Pupils
In it Phometsi denied allegations that he had abused five female students at the school by administering corporal punishment on the buttocks, which resulted in one of the students seeking medical attention at the clinic. The article also states...
02 March 2009
It Only Happens In Maun
The four Junior Secondary Schools in Maun were built to cater for a maximum of 18 classes, but they have been operating as 24 stream schools for more than seven years now, almost two parliamentary terms. There are still no signs of remedy from the...
02 March 2009
BoB Cuts Interest Rates
Although the economic performance scope has deteriorated rapidly in the past few months, falling oil prices have forced down inflation to 12.8 percent in January from 15.1 percent in August. A statement released by the Bank's Public Relation Officer...
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
Selebi-Phikwe Braces For Recession
Addressing a full council on Wednesday, the Mayor of Selebi-Phikwe Amogelang Mojuta said it was imperative that the town adopted measures to mitigate the effects of the recession.He said the town should exercise best resource management practices to...
Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Botswana Life Interacts With Clients
Speaking during an interactive session in Palapye, Sikalesele-Vaka said for the past five years, the company implemented a strategy to come up with a module geared towards putting emphasis on customers who are central to their business. She added...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
Debswana Confirms 900 Jobs Lost
Debswana terminated 16 contracts for the supply of labour hire at Orapa and Letlhakane mines, resulting in 400 workers losing their jobs, acting Orapa and Letlhakane general manager Matome Malema said at a press briefing on Friday via video...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
EU Boost For Selebi-Phikwe Diversification Study
According to a media statement from the European Commission Botswana Office, the socio-economic audit has been commissioned to produce a basis of vital information to help the Selebi-Phikwe Diversification Unit and other authorities to identify...
Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 02 March 2009
OUT TO LUNCH
Well, I shouldn't say any aspect because, quite honestly, the usual topic is your remuneration. Some employers make promises about training opportunities too, and some talk about an improved physical working environment, but usually, discussions and...
SHAMEELA WINSTON 02 March 2009
Correction
Our story indicated that AFA is a firm of hospital administrators whereas they are fund administrators. The article also stated that AFA were opening a branch in Francistown but the truth is that they were launching the branch. We regret the errors.
Editor 02 March 2009
Poetry Mirrors The Lives We Live
It is the diverse experiences and thoughts coupled with the poetic techniques like rhyming, alliteration and the likes that provide extra colour to these stories, thus giving them a life of their own. Through poetry you can take your audience right...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
Talking Musika
What this effectively means is that the Botswana viewer will now be deprived of alternative news on the developments in the Middle East and Palestine in particular. I suspect mischief. Yes, jamming, whereby some fellow who does not want the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 02 March 2009
Food For The Soul
Tell me this, how many kilograms of chocolate and other goodies have been consumed some days ago? I wonder but I can only guess that most people have more than indulged in chocolate over the last couple of weeks and probably continue to polish off...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 02 March 2009
Awards Finalists Announced
The awards will be competed for in seventeen categories while the 18th award is that of the chairperson's award that is given to an individual who performed exceptionally well in the past year. The junior male category has the following: Lentswe...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Chicco Spared Blushes
However, Chicco showed he can draw from his experiences when he inspired his troops to come from 2-0 down to force a 2-2 draw with visiting Great North Tigers in Lobatse. Had it not been for lack of composure by Gunners' strikers, Mapantsula could...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Santos Continue Good Run
It was Santos' second consecutive win after claiming the scalp of another giant, Extension Gunners, the previous weekend. The win brought confidence to Santos' supporters that their side can avoid relegation after a slow start to the season. After...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
Issues In Education
Clara Chung-wai Shih has a master's degree in electronic learning from Oxford University (United Kingdom) and David E Weekly, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University. They, with three other scholars, trained over 100 school...
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Tafa struck off voters' roll
This was after bnf activist chingombe modikwa launched an objection against the registration of tafa. Modikwa had applied for an order, "that the name of one elmon mfanyana tafa, who registered some time between august 11th to 31st 2008 as a...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Etcetera II
Clara Chung-wai Shih has a master's degree in electronic learning from Oxford University (United Kingdom) and David E Weekly, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University. They, with three other scholars, trained over 100 school...
SANDY GRANT 02 March 2009
Health Chat
Discovery: Early signs and symptoms Early Signs and SymptomsBefore being diagnosed, many people experienced classic symptoms of diabetes such as extreme tiredness, increased thirst, frequent trips to the toilet, weight loss, profuse sweating, and...
Kiran Bhagat 02 March 2009
Mayor Denies Eyeing Botshabelo North
This Was After Bnf Activist Chingombe Modikwa Launched An Objection Against The Registration Of Tafa. Modikwa Had Applied For An Order, "That The Name Of One Elmon Mfanyana Tafa, Who Registered Some Time Between August 11th To 31st 2008 As A...
Oarabile Mosikare
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Councillor Defends Foreign Traders
Moswaane, for Monarch South, was among the councillors who on Thursday took turns to take shots at the mayor's Monday speech at the opening of the Francistown full council meeting. He said as a city, Francistown is in the business of trying to woo...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Drama As BDP Cllrs Turn Against Each Other
The heated exchanges deepened the gulf among ruling party members, which has reached new levels and is largely influenced by long standing factions within Selebi-Phikwe. At the centre of the controversial exchanges was deputy mayor, Letsweletse...
Mqondisi Dube
Correspondent 02 March 2009
Cholera Cases On The Upswing - Director
She revealed that since February 24 this year, 55 suspected cases of cholera have been reported in various districts. El-Halabi said of the 55, 15 have been confirmed to be cholera and of the number, two deaths have been reported at Princess Marina...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
Govt To Review Alcohol Levy
The introduction of the levy has also been criticised by some of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Members of Parliament (MPs) during the on going parliamentary session, saying it has contributed to inflation. The Ministry of Trade and...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
Court To Rule On BIUST Tender Row Today
The court case was heard by Justice Walia last week. Three interested parties are opposing the Stocks & Stocks' application for interdict, namely the bid winner, China Civil Engineering, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB),...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 02 March 2009
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