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Stalemate
Nchindo , Tourism Development Consortium (Pty) Ltd, Garvas Nchindo , Joseph Matome, Golconda Holdings, and Jacob Sesinyi successfully challenged a decision by Village Chief Magistrate, Lot Moroka to turn down their request for further particulars on...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Mogae's Book On The Cards
Though the HIV/AIDS crusader could neither confirm nor deny such a development, it is understood that the people who have been hired for the project are presently busy researching for the book. One of the ghost-writers called Monitor offices last...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 01 February 2010
GCC Starts Orphan And Destitute Empowerment Project
Under the project, the beneficiaries will be taught business management skills. GCC chief community development officer official, Phemelo Thebe told Monitor that the project is meant to rehabilitate orphans and able-bodied destitute persons. The...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
MP Decries Exploitation By Security Companies
Speaking at the annual labour officers conference in Francistown last week, he said that his office is overwhelmed by complaints about employees who feel cheated by their employers, especially security companies. Mmolotsi said that when the workers...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
NBB Withdraws Kubara's Licence
Kubara's tricks in trying to set up a broadcasting outfit in Botswana have run out and the NBB has withdrawn a licence awarded to his proposed Pan-African television channel, Munhumutapa African Broadcasting Corporation (MABC). The NBB chairperson,...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Parental Child Abuse A Silent Crime
The man had, on several occasions, connived with the girl's stepmother in abusing the child until he was reported to the police by concerned neighbours who found the abuse intolarable. The man is said to have battered the child, inflicting severe...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Exploited And Abused: A Case Of Desperate Migrants
It is because they do not only provide cheap labour, but they can also be ripped-off by some unscrupulous employers who take advantage of the collapsed economy back home. Take the case of Solomon Vambe, a Zimbabwean who worked for a certain garage...
Greg Kelebonye
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
January: A Challenging Month For Many People
The sweat on his face cannot be attributed to the scorching heat outside as it is relatively cool inside the shop. The man is boiling because of the psychological stress he is going through. My greetings are simply received with a quick wave and a...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Young Ex-Convicts to Be Assisted In Business - BNYC
In an interview with Monitor, BNYC chairman, Chomi Letlole revealed that this decision was made at their recent board meeting, where they resolved to help rehabilitate young ex-convicts who are usually shunned by society. He said with skills...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Grasshopper Shoe Craze Divides Students
The demand for this shoe has caused many parents who are at the mercy of their children to part with the P450 while those parents who cannot afford can only admire the shoes from a distance. According to a student in Gaborone, the shoe is...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Salavo Ventures Going Places
Two high school friends, Kagiso Gasennelwe and Leruri Mooki have had an undying hunger not to be employees after school; a product of that zealousness is Salavo Ventures. Registered in 2008, it is a business facilitation company. At the core of its...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
The 'Joys' Of Drinking Chibuku
Except for the fact that patrons sit inside a grass-thatched shed, there is every sign of neglect in comparison to the spotlessly clean bar which is housed next to the grocery shop. Equally, there is a grass-thatched shed adjacent to the lager bar...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Crying For Help
But to the Obonetse family, which has been unfortunate on two occasions, joy and happiness from birth has been scarce. "It all started when I gave birth to Maikano in 1992. He was born handicapped. He could not walk or do anything that a normal...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Gaborone Parks In Shameful State
In Gaborone, the nation's capital city, for example, there is literally nothing. Is this not a disgrace? There are a number of parks in the city, but they have since turned into havens for criminals. To all intents and purposes, parks are set up as...
01 February 2010
The Winners Code
The law of diminished intent states that the longer you take to implement an idea, the less enthusiasm and passion you will have for it and the more likely that you will never implement it. The problem with the average human being is not a dearth of...
George Chingarande 01 February 2010
Etcetera II
The first ever heart operations that were recently performed at the much maligned Princess Marina hospital in Gaborone have rightly prompted much self-satisfaction and a widespread sense of achievement. My own reaction was twofold, awe that this...
Sandy Grant 01 February 2010
Health Chat
Maintaining an ideal body weight is important for good health, and the right diet can facilitate this goal. Unfortunately, promises of fast, easy weight loss draw many people to fad diets. High protein, carbohydrate-restricted diets are...
Kiran Bhagat 01 February 2010
A Response To "BMWU Wants Tlhagale Out"
In as much as I had preferred not to reply, it is apparent that those who have confidence in my ability to lead are anxious that an explanation is necessary to dispel the myth which may have been created by those who thrive on falsehood and to offer...
01 February 2010
Selebi-Phikwe Businesses Urged To Address Challenges
Speaking during a two day national conference on the economic diversification of Selebi-Phikwe region last week, Kago Moshashane, Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU) coordinator, said success will largely depend on the singular and...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Maun Copper Project Costs Rise To P1 Billion
With resources of 60.4 million tonnes of copper, DML plans to open Botswana's largest copper mine in 2012, producing 25 000 tonnes of the base metal annually. The Maun-based project will also pump out 700 000 ounces of silver annually. Last week...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Smmes Urged To Focus On Productivity And Quality
A Business Advisory Service Manager with the Citizen Entrepreneurship Development Agency (CEDA), Tiro Sebina says service excellence and good product quality are a requirement in today's complex business environment. Sebina made these remarks at a...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Stanbic Appoints New Business Banking Head
As Head of Business Banking Mpuchane is expected to steer the department into realising maximum value against a backdrop of uncertain market conditions. "Stanbic Bank's ethos is to find top local talent to fill positions within the bank. Despite...
01 February 2010
FNBB Introduces Prepaid Airtime Purchase At ATMS
The bank revamped all its ATMs in enhancing the system to provide an improved on-screen user interface that is much more interactive. Customers will be able to purchase either Mascom or Orange pre-paid airtime through the ATM. The service...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Batswana Can Buy Shares From South African Companies
This they said could be a quicker way of making money as investors can make more profits in a month than they would, investing passively. Investing passively includes investing money into banks, life insurances, and retirement policies. SMD,...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Bull & Bush Goes Gothic As Juju-Boy Celebrates Hurt Me
The line-up on the evening will include the likes of BK Proctor, 3rd Mind, T-Boss, Foster Juliano, previously known as Mr Doe, Magosi, as well as DJs Shimrock, Mr O, Ash and Kenzo Over the festive season Juju-Boy's song received massive airplay...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Vee Brewing A Storm In Tlokweng
He has run to BK Proctor's studio in Tlokweng eager to put the disappointment of his 2009 album behind. BK Proctor's productions in the past benefited Vee a lot after he did the whole of the star's 2008 album,...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Talking Musika
Our first discussion in January was about exploring new possibilities for the development of music in Botswana. The proposal was made for the posting of copyright offices in the district administration offices to monitor and guide the...
Rampholo Molefe 01 February 2010
Food For The Soul
Yippee! We are here, 2010 finally. Do you all remember the frenzy, fear, excitement, doubts (especially technologically) that came with the year 2000? I certainly do remember it like it was only yesterday or rather five minutes ago... The Soccer...
Boitshepo Giyose 01 February 2010
Stalemate In Lobatse Derby
He said things are improving as shown by the fact that BMC came from two goals down on Saturday to draw 2-2 with Extension Gunners in a Lobatse Premier League derby. "I am still trying to work on my defence so that we do not concede many...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Thrilling Bouts At Boxing Season Opener
The tournament produced many thrilling bouts though some boxes showed some signs of rustiness probably due to an extended period of inactivity during the festive break. The crowd that turned out to witness the tournament was left gasping as the first...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
GU Maintain Good Form
GU who are fresh from walloping Combination Stars 13-0 in the Coca-Cola Cup looked like they were heading for a loss when Police XI drew blood first. Police XI who are fighting relegation looked the better side early on. Surprisingly, Zebras defender...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Palapye Gets First Rugby Club
"We know it is not going to be easy to run the club but we are determined," he said. He hopes that his experience in running previous rugby clubs would help. Bulls were formed last year and have applied to be a member of the Botswana Rugby Union...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 01 February 2010
BSA President Challenges Female Players
He said that often, women softballers prefer to walk behind men and the association is against this. Morule was speaking at the BSA tea party organised to raise funds for the women national team that is due to participate in World Championships in...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 01 February 2010
Recreation Parks Crying For Maintenance
Even these two are not open for everyone as they sell alcohol and are not ideal for people who do not take alcohol, especially the youth who are under 18-years, as the law does not permit them to access places selling alcohol. In the past, Gaborone...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 01 February 2010
Issues In Education
Emotional education is critical to the development of all children. Yet it tends to be left out of our schools. Writing about play in earlier Issues we observed that, "Learning and education are about a total human experience. They have to do with...
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O.Pansiri
S.Weeks 01 February 2010
Serufho appointed BNOC CEO
Serufho as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Serufho, who chaired the Botswana Games organising committee, was previously employed by the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) as research and projects officer. In a media statement, BNOC...
STAFF WRITER 02 February 2010
Lippe suspended
Mmegi understands the decision was taken by the Board at its meeting yesterday. Board chairman at BTC, Leon Makwinja would not immediately disclose the reason for the indefinite suspension of the CEO but told Mmegi that enquiries are on- going, and...
02 February 2010
Chief Justice Resigns
Nganunu's resignation was confirmed by the High Court spokesperson Janet Mudongo, who also added that it will be effective immediately, meaning he will not address the Legal Year opening today in Lobatse. Mudongo said her office would release a...
02 February 2010
Sebele to be sentenced tomorrow
Yesterday, Magistrate Dumisane Basupi postponed the sentencing after mitigation by defence attorney, Shame Taimu. Taimu pleaded with the court to be lenient with Sebele, arguing that he (Sebele) led a crime-free life before the alleged goat theft...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 02 February 2010
No respite for detained Botswana officers in Zim
The three, who are detained at Victoria Falls, were supposed to appear for trial yesterday but it never commenced because the prosecutors had gone to fetch state witnesses in Kazungula, Botswana's ambassador in Zimbabwe, Gladys Kokorwe said...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 02 February 2010
Botswana has done much - Mokgothu
Introducing the report, Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations (UN) Office in Geneva, Boometswe Mokgothu, said that the report was the result of a wider consultative process that engaged various stakeholders. He said Botswana had...
STAFF WRITER 02 February 2010
Flogged man seeks P25,000 in damages
Obakeng Motsamai said that he was dragged before the Madibelankwe at Oodi Kgotla last month after he disciplined his niece for locking him out of their family house. Motsamai said that his niece had reported the matter to the police and that he was...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 02 February 2010
Black History Month and its significance
Some people don't like to pull the 'race card' when talking about Obama becoming president of the United States, but in my opinion, that is something that cannot be overlooked. Some people also minimise the significance of Obama, a person of...
TUDUETSO TEBAPE
Correspondent 02 February 2010
TSM plans to increase remote area allowance
Acting director of TSM, Matlhogonolo Mokakapadi said they took the decision because they are faced with a problem of attracting teachers to work in remote areas. He said this is despite having the RASA in place. "Teachers are still reluctant to...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 02 February 2010
CAF must be real
This decision had the effect of taking away the hype and glamour of the final of the continent's biggest football show. Instead of focusing on the final game attention was deflected to the Togolese ban. This is not what the sponsor wants after...
EDITOR 02 February 2010
As I see it
TI is stuffy-nosed. While Batswana are tortured by the polluted air they inhale daily, TI continues to rate Botswana as the least corrupt country in Africa. Ratings are based on misperceptions and are wide off the mark. Recent media...
Michael Dingake 02 February 2010
Morality is a human virtue
That wouldn't entertain any Mmegi readers and I seriously doubt that it would help change anyone's minds. He is probably as committed to his beliefs as I am to mine. However his last letter seemed to revolve around one particular point...
02 February 2010
Government regrets Togo suspension
The Government of Botswana strongly condemns the insensitivity of the CAF decision in suspending Togo from the Africa Cup games. The Togolese football team suffered a horrific attack in Cabinda, whilst enroute to the 2010 Africa Games in Angola,...
02 February 2010
Whose interest is the Attorney General serving?
She quoted the constitution and other laws of this country to the Bakgatla royals as if they are the standards ones. She even went on radio that there is one Botswana as such there is one constitution for all regardless of their tribe. What annoys me...
02 February 2010
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02 February 2010
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