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Expected Heavy Rains Could Mean Disaster

Especially at risk is thunderstorm prone, Greater Mahalapye. Weather forecasts show that the area should expect thundershowers throughout this week. Mahalapye sub-district officer Mothibi Monyakeng said in an interview with Monitor that already...

By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

PCJ Motors Helps Children's Rehabilitation Centre

Speaking at the donation ceremony, Tlamelong project coordinator Chebukani Nkobodo said they appreciate efforts made by companies like PCJ Motors, which help the needy in society. She said Tlamelong is faced with many challenges especially shortage...

By Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

The Good Side Of Peer Pressure

They seldom think of the many "good" things that peer pressure could bring about in people - and neither do most parents of teenagers. Most people think of peer pressure as influence to do negative things like smoking, taking illicit drugs, drinking...

By Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Keeping Hope Alive

Throughout her post-schooling life, she has never had the opportunity to pursue her education, nor has she had any luck in finding a job. Being raised up in a poverty-stricken family, she says she did not have the means to further her studies. She...

By Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Matambo Faces Mammoth Budget Quandary

After a year characterised by a drop in government revenues, strong government spending and an estimated deficit of P14 billion, Matambo's debut budget presentation is a task he is unlikely to be relishing. While experts believe actual government...

Staff Writer 25 January 2010

Spedu Works Towards Independence From Government

Speaking during a briefing of councillors from Tswapong North, Bobirwa, Mmadinare, Selebi-Phikwe West and East Constituencies this week, SPEDU Coordinator, Kago Moshashane said the proposals have been made to government and they are awaiting...

Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Private Sector Urges BNPC To Review Strategy

Participants at a breakfast seminar organized by the BNPC in Gaborone last Thursday said the centre should invest more resources in getting the relevant information and benchmarking at global level in order for their mandate to be beneficial to the...

By Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

Stompie Says 'No' To Bojalwa, 'Yes' To Gemere

Stompie features in the 12-track anti-alcohol album sponsored by the Ministry of Health which was launched on Friday with pomp at Gamma-Masire, where he was among the acts performing to hundreds of youthful revellers. The award winning kwaito-kwasa...

By Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

Talking Musika

There ought to be a rationalisation of the administrative districts in the country which were designed to give Seretse Khama advantage over the other Kings so that he should become the first president of Botswana. The Central district is...

RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 25 January 2010

Food For The Soul

We can't hide our rolls any longer, and for those going on vacation to an exotic beach somewhere, all the more reason to make yourselves proud. And let us not forget that September marks the beginning of the celebration season - to which we often...

BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 25 January 2010

Batswana Should Help Haitians

It is laudable that our government showed compassion and donated P1 million to what is a worthy cause. While we appreciate the effort, we are concerned that individuals and companies have not responded to an appeal by the Botswana Red Cross to make...

EDITOR 25 January 2010

Water Storages Dwindle Despite Heavy Rains

The situation is worrisome as Gaborone Dam can barely drought-proof the Greater Gaborone area for 19 months - without more water flowing into it. The Greater Gaborone area includes Gaborone City, Lobatse, Mogoditshane cluster (Mogoditshane,...

By Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

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25 January 2010

The Winners Code

McKinley was the American president and Calixto Garcia e Iniguez was a leader of the Cuban insurgents who had been fighting the Spanish since the ten years war of 1868-1878. McKinley and his generals knew that if they were to win the war, an...

GEORGE CHINGARANDE 25 January 2010

Issues In Education

If all nine models are available to use, corporal punishment is unnecessary. The four models of teacher effectiveness in discipline are: The Glasser Model of Rational Choices, The Ginnot Model of Co-operation Through Communication, The Dreiker's...

D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI
S. WEEKS 25 January 2010

Etcetera II

Thus routine and previously well understood words such as justice, democracy, transparency and corruption seem to have acquired entirely new meanings. No doubt this is a worldwide phenomenon which is to be found in countries ranging from Indonesia to...

SANDY GRANT 25 January 2010

Health Chat

In fact all nutritional science is converging on a basic principle that everyone agrees on. These principles are: Eat whole, real, fresh, organic, unprocessed food, Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables full of colourful phyto-nutrients, Eat...

KARIN BHAGHAT 25 January 2010

Atheists Are Rational And Logical

He's wrong. I think we atheists have a clear, rational, logical and above all, reasonable view.There are many arguments against the existence of an invisible friend in the sky but I would rather be constructive and offer him a suggestion. ...

25 January 2010

Rain Disrupts Coke Matches

The game between Notwane and Prisons XI at Sharps Grounds in Old Naledi was called off with 20 minutes when the score was still 0-0. The clash between Mogoditshane Fighters and Naughty Boys could not proceed after 45 minutes of play in Tlokweng....

By Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

Chiefs Thrash Happy Hearts

Magosi opened the scoring through Kekaetswe 'Mara' Moloi seven minutes into the second half before catching their inexperienced opponents on a quick counter in the 64th minute, forcing defender Happy Mphengula to concede an own goal. The Division...

By Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Combination Stars See Red

The minnows who had run amok the previous weekend, crushing Sowa Flamingoes 7-0 in a league game, should be thankful to goalkeeper, Kenosi Masimo for conceding only 13 goals. The custodian was outstanding despite the heavy score as GU penetrated the...

By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Wells Accepts Loss Of Points

The BSA League Committee punished Wells for missing the game against BMC. Wells manager, Gontlafetse Batsetswe said although they informed the committee about their failure to fulfill the fixture, they will not appeal the ruling. He said they failed...

By Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Don't Ignore Bread And Butter Issues - MISA Chief

Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Director Thapelo Ndlovu said this at a two-day media workshop held in Gaborone on how to cover issues of poverty, social protection and food security last week. Ndlovu said local journalists' apparent...

By Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

Batswana Ignore Plea To Help Haiti

BRCS disaster management coordinator, Kgomotsego Motlopi said on Friday that only the Anglican Church in Gaborone and one company have reacted to the call for help. The Anglican Church has promised to solicit funds from members while the...

By Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

Child Maintenance Fee 'Defaulter' Rambles In Court

Bespectacled and constantly licking his lips, Manchester Sandy had been given a chance to cross-examine Idah Mositwane who had brought him to court for failure to comply with a court order to pay child maintenance fees. Instead of firing questions at...

By Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Regiment Fails To Arrest Crime In Kgatleng

Senior Superintendent, Seabo Maboka of Mochudi Police said in an interview with Mmegi that the is worried by the high rate of break-ins and theft in the area. He said house-breaking and burglary were rife especially in Boseja Ward. Even sacred...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Stickers In Kombis Often Offensive

The latter is usually accompanied by a small picture of a big woman occupying the centre front seat having squeezed the driver into a tight corner with a complaining face. If you commute by kombis around town, you will know what I am talking about...

By Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 January 2010

Businesspeople Urge Air Botswana To Serve Phikwe

Speaking during a consultative meeting organised by Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU), Captain Dan Molokwe of Aviation Solutions said Selebi-Phikwe Airport is in good condition and just needs a few touches to be used regularly by...

By Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 25 January 2010

Murder Most Foul In Mochudi

The incident occurred at Boseja Ward two days after Christmas Day. Almost a month later, people in Mochudi are still talking about the horrifying incident. Recently the Mochudi community and churches held a Kgotla meeting to pray because...

By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 25 January 2010

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