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Vandalism
Officer Commanding Kgatleng District, senior superintendent Seabe Maboka confirmed on Saturday that the tower is not working after some unknown people vandalised it. He would not immediately say who reported the damage but said reliable sources had...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Moupo U-Turns On Civil Service Militarisation
Addressing a political rally at Gaborone's Notwane grounds on Saturday, Moupo changed his tone as he slammed the "appointment of military men to strategic positions in the civil service". He said in a democratic set up, "you cannot appoint...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 12 October 2009
UB Honours Dr Chiepe
In his citation during the graduation ceremony, held at the UB stadium, UB Vice Chancellor Professor Bojosi Otlhogile said that Dr Chiepe with other early professionals and nationalists of her time played a role in the transformation of Botswana. He...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
DK Deserts Motswaledi
Both party officials are allies of Motswaledi, who has been suspended by President Ian Khama. They had earlier indicated to the party that they will be Motswaledi's witnesses. However, another ally of the BDP secretary general, Leach Tlhomelang...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
BPP Candidate Encourages Young Politicians
He told youthful candidates that they should not despair because they do not have large resources like old politicians. The youthful Othusitse is a council candidate for Donga in Francistown East. He said that young candidates always have a problem...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
UB To Up Enrolment - Otlhogile
Speaking at the UB graduation ceremony on Saturday, the vice chancellor said: "The University of Botswana and Botswana College of Agriculture are committed to meeting the needs of human resource development of the nation in line with the national...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
School Head Worried By The Distance Students Travel
Addressing attendants at the prize-giving ceremony at Shangano Junior School, Timela said that there are students who travel from Hubona, a village located 15 km from the school. "When do these children wake up, when do they reach school and how do...
Ndingililo Gaoswediwe
Correspondent 12 October 2009
Ministry Launches Plan To Improve Maternal Health
The coordinator of the Health Hub, Gabolekwe Tlogelang said on Friday that one of the strategies for achieving the target is the Accelerated Child Survival and Development Strategic Plan (ACSD). He explained that ACSD is one of the efforts by the...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
'People No Longer Feel Free To Express Themselves'
Botswana Council of Non-Government Organisations (BOCONGO) executive secretary, Reverend Mosweu Simane said that nowadays people are not free to critique government and its leadership. This he said, is borne out of fear that in workshops and...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Mater Spei College Pregnancies Drop To 15
"During the first term of this year, we had nine cases of pregnancies, three cased during the second term and another three this last term. The confirmed pregnancy cases included both the Form Fours and Fives. This drop can be attributed to our...
Kopano Olesitse
Correspondent 12 October 2009
Police Concerned About Dumped Foetuses
Babies have been found at the Mambo sewerage after they had been dumped and in many cases no one is brought to book because it is not easy to catch the culprits. Kutlwano Police Station commander superintendent Rodney Nkokwe said that the situation...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Man Killed At Illegal Dumping Site
Kutlwano Police Station commander superintendent Rodney Nkokwe confirmed the incident saying that they received a report from the deceased's wife last Monday. "His wife filed a report on Monday evening when she did not see him or hear from him...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Deported Journalist Dies
A former Mirror and Ngami Times senior reporter and news editor respectively, Mukumbira passed away in Namibia last Sunday after a short illness. Namibian press reports said Mukumbira's body was repatriated to Zimbabwe on Tuesday where he was...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Will Boteti River Disappoint Villagers Again?
But last week, a health worker at the Rakops Primary Hospital, Salang Kgagamedi was confidence personified when he told Monitor that, at last he is hopeful the river will reach his village this time. "What I am confident about now is that even if it...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 12 October 2009
Driven By Otse Roots
But for Philip Mhlanga undertaking the mission of producing a film about the Otse Hill, Lentswe La Baratani, has been like spiritual cleansing. It has been one of those spiritually fulfilling tasks, as if he were shooting it for the ancient gods...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
It's Election Time
Five years is a long time and we urge Batswana to go and vote on Friday. It is good that the polling day has been declared a public holiday. In that case people should use this day to vote and not to do other businesses.Different political parties...
12 October 2009
The Winners Code
In 1980 a Canadian man by the name Terry Fox embarked on what became known as The Marathon of Hope. Terry ran about 5000 kilometers in 143 days form St Johns to Ontario. That achievement was remarkable for a few reasons. Running 5000 kilometers on...
George Chingarande 12 October 2009
Issues In Education
Learning and education are about a total human experience. They have to do with the development of the individual's cognitive/mental, psychomotor/physical and emotional/affective capacities and capabilities. The totality here suggests that all these...
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S.Weeks 12 October 2009
Etcetera II
In just five day's time, it's our duty to go and vote. But for who and for what? Perhaps it's best to stick with the same lot as last time, if you can remember? Or vote for the candidate we know best - if we know any of them. Perhaps we should vote...
Sandy Grant 12 October 2009
Health Chat
Thrush in menThrush is a yeast infection caused by the candida species of fungus. It happens when a fungus called candida albicans grows too much.Candida occurs naturally in the body, especially in warm, moist areas such as the mouth and genitals. It...
Kiran Bhagat 12 October 2009
Cartoon Strip 12.10.09
12 October 2009
Telecommunications Tower Emissions Safe
This communication has been prompted by recent press reports raising the possibility that radiation emissions from the towers can damage cell tissue and DNA giving rise to various maladies. There is no sound evidence for such a sensational...
12 October 2009
EC Hails Mines For Using Funds Well
Speaking during the EU member states' visit to Selebi-Phikwe to inspect the economic diversification of the mining sector project, Malin said they have given the two mines about 85 million sterling pounds in the last 18 years. He added that EU...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
FNBB To Open Regional Hub
FNBB Head of Marketing and Communications, Bomolemo Selaledi, said that the bank continues to expand and increase its footprints throughout the country by opening new branches and self-service channels. "The new building in Francistown is the bank's...
Kopano Olesitse
Correspondent 12 October 2009
BEDIA Shortlisted For African Awards
The Africa Investor awards have been running since 2004 and have been held in various African countries. BEDIA is the focal point for investment and export promotions activities in Botswana and aims to promote diversification and industrialisation...
12 October 2009
Microsoft To Launch Windows 7
The company will release Windows 7, a faster and much better operating system than the little-loved Windows Vista, which did a lot to harm both the company's reputation, and the productivity and blood pressure of its users. PC makers will rush to...
Walter S Mossberg 12 October 2009
Grand Palm Supports Children's Home
For Esther, starting the feeding scheme was a calling she could not ignore. "I used to see children hanging around the local mall and that's when it dawned on me that I needed to do something. I couldn't make a difference in these kids' lives...
Martin Nyirenda
Correspondent 12 October 2009
Mesmerised!!!
When he really is in the mood to showcase the best that he is, Shanti Lo puts on a woman's body and becomes the lady of song. The adoring crowd - a good mix of men and women - equally seem to be just at home with the phenomenon and yearning for...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
SA Tourism Ignites BB4 With 'Diski Dance'
South African Tourism launched the 2010 Diski Dance Campaign to a global audience, in May 2009, inviting the world to join in South Africa's unique rhythm and celebrate the 2010 FIFA World Cup (tm) by doing the Diski Dance. All of this is an effort...
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
PSI Usher In Film Opportunities
PSI Botswana have announced they are producing an eight-episode dramatic television series to be aired in the second quarter of 2010, which deals with the complex issues of HIV/AIDS and how different people living in our communities interact with...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Taxpayers' Money Must Go To Youth
The principle one wants to establish is that in a kind capitalist dispensation, we should assume that the rich will generally be able to find the place, time and resources to promote their endeavours, particularly if they are of the type that will...
Rampholo Molefe 12 October 2009
Food For The Soul
Oh dear stress, stress, stress and more stress! Feeling out of balance? Low serotonin levels, depressed? Goodness, this is a state that more people than I care to count find themselves in. Don't despair; help is at hand, nutritionally and...
Boitshepo Giyose 12 October 2009
Gunners' Purple Patch Continues
Although the Peleng Boys did not play their normal entertaining short passing football the fans left the stadium happy following the win. Gunners clobbered BDF XI by an identical score line in their last match in Lobatse a fortnight ago. Bernard...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 12 October 2009
BFA Rope In Police In Match Fixing Saga
The Zebras were soundly beaten 4-1 in an international friendly match on Independence Day and match fixing allegations immediately surfaced. The BFA responded by suspending its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tosh Kgotlele and instituted...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Chiefs Hand Nico First Defeat
A brace from Sekana 'Nandos' Koko and one goal from Moemedi 'Jomo' Moatlhaping gave the former champions a 3-0 win over the Selebi-Phikwe side.Nico went into the match with their unbeaten run in three matches intact. But after a brave display which...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
Contractual Negotiations Delay SSKB Stadium Refurbishment
The rehabilitation was expected to start in July but this was not possible because of delays in negotiating the contract for the works. Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) executive secretary, Kitso Kemoeng said their negotiations with the...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 12 October 2009
Will GU Break The Jinx And Retain The Title?
Township Rollers, ECCO City Greens, Police XI and Mochudi Centre Chiefs have won the title but failed to retain it the following year. Now the question is, will the current champions, Gaborone United (GU) break the jinx? On paper GU seems to be...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 12 October 2009
Phikwe Region Gets Football Boss
He takes over from Michael Molefhe who resigned and relocated to Palapye. The positions of chairman and an additional member have been vacant at the association for about three months. The general assembly elected James Makuni as an additional member...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 12 October 2009
BDP threaten court action over posters
Yesterday the BDP national elections coordinator Segaetsho Garekwe said the party is contemplating taking legal action against the union for campaigning against it through posters. He said they will write a letter to the union seeking clarification...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 October 2009
Moupo challenges Khama not to dodge TV debate
The much-anticipated debate is scheduled for tomorrow and is meant for presidential candidates to slug it out live on Btv. However, information reaching Mmegi indicates that Khama is not sufficiently prepared to participate in what is expected to be...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 October 2009
What has delayed the Motswaledi verdict?
It is reported that the faction has hatched a plan to delay the work of the Disciplinary Committee that recently heard Motswaledi's case until after the elections to force an expulsion. The faction is said to be waiting to cause the expulsion...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 13 October 2009
Nchindo and Co to enter plea today
The High Court applications that were brought by Nchindo's legal team were decided a few weeks ago. However, during their court appearance yesterday, Nchindo's defence team, led by Craig Webster made a few demands that Moroka will decide on today....
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 13 October 2009
Botswana media favours the elite - report
It faults the media for failing to give other sections of society, especially those in the lower social stratum, enough coverage. It singles out the government media for concentrating on the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the private...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 October 2009
Editors gather to discuss climate change
The conference was opened by Denmark Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen while keynote addresses were delivered by former UN secretary general Kofi Annan and president of European Union Jose Manuel Barroso. When welcoming editors to Denmark,...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 13 October 2009
Murderer gets 13 years behind bars
"I consider that a sentence of 13 years imprisonment is warranted, in this the sentence of imprisonment shall be backdated to July 2005 being the date on which the accused was taken into custody. It is your right to know that if you are not satisfied...
KOPANO OLESITSE
Correspondent 13 October 2009
Low turn-out at Mogami rally
Last Sunday, she addressed a poorly attended rally at Maruapula that revealed a lot about her campaign. Most BDP council candidates did not come to the rally with one of them even walking away just before the end of the event. Most...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 13 October 2009
AS I SEE IT
Five political parties will have an opportunity to be assessed on the Hearts and Minds national barometer scale: BCP/BAM Pact, BDP, BNF, BPP and MELS, each has publicly indicated their numerical target at the polls. BCP/BAM sights are on 21...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 13 October 2009
Vote for community broadcasting
This article will continue with my experiences on the conference on Community media reflection I will be attending here in Johannesburg next week. On October 16, 2009, all eligible Batswana, who have registered to vote, will cast their votes for a...
13 October 2009
These are worrying times for the media
The annual report is one of the incisive guides into media development in the country. The current one makes for sober reading and every Motswana interested in the proper development of this country should be worried indeed. At a time when the nation...
EDITOR 13 October 2009
Cartoon Strip 13.10.09
13 October 2009
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