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'Mysterious Fires' Trouble Thamaga Residents
So far, they say the fires have destroyed eight houses in the ward since September. Residents claim that the unexplained fires, described as diphera, break-out in between 3am and 4am. First they thought that the first house was bewitched but they...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
22 Graduate From BDF Staff College
Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) auditorium in Mogoditshane last Thursday, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana (UB), Bojosi Otlhogile, said it is essential for the officers to practice...
Frederick Kebadirets
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
The Thrill Of The Little Towns In The Wilderness
The salty air, especially at Baines' Baobab, was a ready-made calcium supplementary drink available in the atmosphere. The unbearable oxygen mixture left my throat dry, but my first safari experience was a memorable one. As a fist- timer, in the...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
City Clerk To Go On Penal Transfer?
Kesentseng Kebabonye is being transferred to Ramotswa, while one of her deputies, Godimo Garegope, is on the transfer list though it could not be established where his next station will be, say the sources. It is being speculated that the transfers...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 07 December 2009
BDA Farm Not Formally Handed To Pilikwe
In an interview with Monitor, Kgosi Bokopano Koodibetse of Pilikwe says it is true that Bangwato regent, Kgosi Sediegeng Kgamane, has indicated that he wishes to hand the dilapidated farm to Pilikwe after a consultative meeting during which dikgosi...
Gasebalwe Seretse
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
The Winners Code
If you want to have better outcomes in life you must become a better person. If you desire to have better children you must become a better parent. If you want more fulfilling relationships and want other people to treat you kindly, you must develop...
George Chingarande 07 December 2009
It Is Not Gender Balance Without Men
The objective of the campaign is to sensitise the public about increasing cases of domestic violence targeted at women and children. This event is commemorated every year but seems not to be achieving the desired goals. Just in the past week, there...
07 December 2009
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07 December 2009
Issues In Education
Each end of a year carries with it shock waves of inevitable emotional panic and anxiety among parents, learners, teachers, school heads, departments of education and political leadership of ruling governments. The panic and anxiety emanate from...
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S.Weeks 07 December 2009
Etcetera
Everyone will have their own particular marker which indicates for them the beginning of the Christmas season. For some it will be when Game starts to roll out its Christmas goodies which I suspect is normally sometime in October. For others, it may...
Sandy Grant 07 December 2009
Health Chat
The purported health benefits of antioxidants- including the prevention of cancer, heart disease, dementia, diabetes, eye disease and even aging itself- are believed to arise from the ability to combat oxidative processes in the body. Oxidation...
Kiran Bhagat 07 December 2009
Btv Uses BDP To Stop Constitutional Debate
Botswana National Front (BNF) activist, Kagiso Ntime said last week that they were shocked during the Matlho-a-Phage programme shoot when they were informed the exercise will be halted because the BDP is missing from action. "Just a few seconds...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Response To The Bonela Statement "NAC Decision On Campaign Logo Undemocratic"
The media has widely reported that the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA), through its Acting Director Mr Uyapo Ndadi, expressed disappointment that the Chairman has imposed approval of the logo despite solid and sound...
07 December 2009
De Beers Bailout Unavoidable - PHK
"De Beers is a significant player in terms of protection of diamond equity and as a country dependent on diamonds, we are bound to honour the agreement that has been made in principle," he said at a press conference on Friday. Botswana, however, is...
Wanetsha Mosinyi
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Recession Offers Vital Lessons - Tour Operator
Senior manager and guide at one of Kwando Safaris' camps, Nxai Pan Camp in the southwestern part of Nxai Pan National Park, says the global economic downturn has been a marketing lesson to them. Speaking during a media tour of the Park...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Lucky Palapye Woman Becomes Instant Millionaire
The Millionaire Maker account was launched in October last year, its key features being that it was a fully transactional account. Customers were required to maintain a minimum average balance of P1, 000 per quarter. More deposits...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Shumba Returns As A 'Lion'
He tells Showtime that he is actually a lion. " "My name is Shumba, and it means a lion.This artist is perfect. The last time it was attempted, it did not come out so well on the DVD cover, now the concept has been perfectly captured and the picture...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Rain Washes Away Two Big Shows In Gabz
But heavy down pours that started around 6pm resulted in the show's cancellation. Gospel lovers who drove to the amphitheatre around 8pm were returned at the door because the visiting musicians feared that the music...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Talking Musika
Last week the French embassy held a seminar to discuss 'culture and resistance' and the MEDU experience. I would have liked to participate but I had been assigned to provide the music. One of the themes of the seminar was 'the role of the...
Rampholo Molefe 07 December 2009
Food For The Soul
As has been the tradition in the last couple of decades, December 1 marks World AIDS Day. But after so many decades of this pandemic living with us and after so many scientific trials, the question is: Are we winning the fight? Depending on where you...
Boitshepo Giyose 07 December 2009
ECCO,Chiefs In Tense Stalemate
The riveting game exploded from the onset as the two archrivals went for each other's throat before a packed Francistown Stadium. Hardly 10 minutes into the game, Magosi drew first blood against the run of play.Zambian, Mweuka Musonda, who had...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 07 December 2009
Sithole's Rude Welcome
BMC have had a bad start to the season and their loss meant that they retain their place at the bottom while Boteti brightened their survival chances as they climbed to 10th before Sunday matches. BMC have a paltry six points from 10 games while...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Review Reveals Weaknesses At Education Ministry
The Organisation and Methods Review that was completed in August 2008 and never made public says that education has experienced massive expansion and growth, requiring improved management and supervision at regional level and more focused monitoring...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Beleaguered TAFIC Call 'Indaba'
Caretaker public relations officer Simon Mapolelo who took over from Jones Mosweu who has since resigned together with two other officials, said the team and its supporters would meet on December 13 to map the way forward. "I cannot tell you what is...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 07 December 2009
Botswana Edge Namibia In World Cup Qualifier
Botswana won 2-1 in a game played at the University of Botswana Stadium on Friday night. Nondi Mahlasela's second-half brace had put the hosts in a commanding position before the Namibians halved the deficit 12 minutes from time. The result leaves...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 07 December 2009
All Eyes On Bafana Bafana Now
Before the draw there had been doubts as to whether South Africa would be ready to host an event of such magnitude. It was a glittering ceremony, which was attended by soccer's 'who's who', including FIFA president Sepp Blatter and South African...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Increased Sponsorship For Tennis Open
Presenting the sponsorship cheque at the Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) offices in Gaborone on Friday, Electric Junction chief executive officer (CEO), Mazhar Amin said despite business suffering due to the global economic downturn, they found it...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Police Murder Victim Laid To Rest
The deceased was shot dead by the Special Support Group (SSG) officer who was in uniform last Monday in Ledumang. The officer was armed with his service rifle. After the murder, he drove away in the police vehicle he came with. It is understood that...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 07 December 2009
Zimbabweans Caught In A Sealed Truck
The driver of the Massyn Moves freight truck who was traveling from Zambia to South Africa, and his unlawful passengers were fined P1000. Tati Town Police station Superintendent Tebogo Madisa confirmed that they charged and fined three women and a...
Ndingililo Gaoswediwe
Correspondent 07 December 2009
Is Makgalemele Angling For Kgathi's Job?
Makgalemele was once a footballer and has wide experience in sport management. He has headed the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) and worked at senior positions in the corporate world. With all the experience, he probably pictured himself...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
Parliamentary Answers
There are no plans to construct a fire station in Kweneng District during the current National Development Plan (NDP10). The district will however, propose for the construction of the fire station in the next plan, said Assistant Minister of Local...
07 December 2009
Police Perform Anti-Riot Exercise
In the wake of the smoke, gunfire broke and numerous car screeches could be heard as police anti -riot cars invaded the riot scene. As the smoke cleared, the mob could be seen running in all directions as the police apprehended their leader taking...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
End In Sight In Baroda Robbery Case
On Friday, Regional Magistrate Lot Moroka indicated that the case might be completed by next March after he set the trial dates. Moroka set January 14, February 15 and March 4 as the trial dates after the state indicated 2010 that they are calling...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 07 December 2009
All patients must be treated with dignity - Tutu
Tutu was giving a keynote address at the launch of the International Ethics Conference on Retrieving the Human Face of Science held at the University of Botswana (UB) Library auditorium yesterday. He explained that in most of the public hospitals...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Businessman seeks Dingake, Marole expose
Dingake and Marole are fighting tooth and nail to prevent businessman Donald Gaetsaloe from using the details of their cell-phone communication in his appeal to overturn an unfair dismissal case he lost against Debswana. Gaetsaloe claims in his...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Opposition up in arms over Matlhoaphage ban
He was responding to complaints by opposition politicians that Btv management killed a debate on its programme, Matlhoaphage, just because the BDP had not sent a representative. Sejoe said that they stopped the shooting of the debate because the...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Eminent VIP case 'only after April'
Attorney Neil Armstrong says they are likely to set trial dates after April 29 next year because there are still a lot of "crucial" evidential documents that the lawyers involved need to exchange. "We still have to find those documents before we go...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Khama attacks unwarranted - Swartz
They warned against waging attacks against the President. Some of the senior officials who spoke in defence of Khama were the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Ndelu Seretse and the Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 08 December 2009
Plant more sorghum, less maize
The ministry through its Department of Crop Production has said that maize is highly sensitive to moisture stress and excessive temperatures, hence farmers should opt for sorghum. The department said in a press release that farmers should plant...
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Residents team up to safeguard property
As we prepare for the festive season, buying new clothes, food and other Christmas stuff thieves on the other hand are doing their strategic planning. Their profession is simply to rid people of their hard-earned property. Normally a lot of working...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Botswana hunts for falling star in Bobirwa, Tswapong
The National Museum and Art Gallery launched the search for the fallen star on Friday, urging people in the Bobirwa and Tswapong to look for traces of the star, or meteorite as it is called in science. It is believed to have fallen from the...
BY MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Drunken driving worries police
The roadblocks were at the Orapa turnoff, BMC circle, Mummies Bar and Matsiloje road opposite Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Donga Camp. The police said the exercise has revealed that drunken driving is a major problem in Botswana. The operation...
NDINGILILO GAOSWEDIWE
Correspondent 08 December 2009
Death of a mother prompts charity work
But her life memories still echo in many people's hearts. Mbaakanyi passed away after collapsing and dying in her bedroom. She was born in September 1956 in Matenge village where her children recently unveiled a magnificent tombstone in her memory....
AMOGELANG GAEFHELE
Correspondent 08 December 2009
Kweneng to start disabled people's rehabilitation programme
This would further sensitise the community on the importance of their participation in giving love to the disabled and upgrading their status in society. Lenamile Taolo, the Acting Chief Public Health Officer in the district said this at the Gabane...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 08 December 2009
How Mmegi Facebook covered the Elections
During the 2004 general elections I was studying outside the country. The delay to get news from home was in shortest, a day, if the Daily News website was not down or if Mmegi online remembered to update theirs on time. Fast-forward to 2009...
08 December 2009
President's Concert rocks
The Saturday show kicked off with the 'Classic and music outreach' segment and Marothodi and Heath Lambert performed a ballet. The piece was followed by Yihe Lui on the violin offering a composition by Pavithra Thirumalai, namely Masquerade...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 08 December 2009
Kevin wins Big Brother Revolution!!!
In a tense final moment, Nigeria's Kevin was declared the winner and scooped the mouthwatering US $ 200, 000 at stake. One of the four finalists on the day, Emma of Angola, was asked to leave the House first, while IK welcomed Emma, Kevin had...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writers 08 December 2009
Choral brings down the House
Jonathan Tawana, a final-year music student specializing in traditional stringed instruments, brought his group from the University of Pretoria for a rapid grand tour by bus to Botswana. After the Opera House they were due to give performances at...
SHELDON WEEKS
Correspondent 08 December 2009
Back Stage
"Charulata" is considered to be Ray's masterpiece (it was his 12th film), the best of the best, of all the thirty-seven or so movies he made. Some critics have called it one of the hundred best films of the last Century. "Charulata" is again the...
SASA MAJUMA 08 December 2009
As I see it
The arguments inside and outside Parliament come hot on the heels of the reported motion in the pipeline by the Honourable Botsalo Ntuane, for a holistic review of the constitution. Since the notice of motion, several MPs have made comment one way or...
MICHAEL DINGAKE 08 December 2009
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