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Has Khama lost his grip on the BDP?
As a faction of the BDP presses ahead with the notion of forming a splinter party, the latest developments in the BDP can be said to be symbolic of a party whose leader has lost his grip. For the prevailing mess in the BDP is uncharacteristic of a...
RYDER GABATHUSE,br>Staff Writer 19 April 2010
What is wrong with Molepolole: a subject(ive) insight
Bakwena "ba ga sebolaya kgosi" are the most senior among Tswana speaking tribes in Botswana. Under their great leader Sechele I, who ruled from c.1833 to 1892, they gallantly rebuffed Boer invasion. Other Batswana groups coalesced around Sechele in...
*TITUS MBUYA 19 April 2010
Remembering Seepapitso
But to challenge this general understanding, I ask you to go back with me to the new 'nation', the new country, which came into being at the end of September 1966; a new 'nation', which had previously had no capital town or city - a conglomeration of...
SANDY GRANT
Correspondent 19 April 2010
The crisis in the BNF -reply to Elmon Tafa [Part 1]
In summary, Tafa's interventions in the debate on BNF problems are a hotch-potch of shallow and distorted analysis, scandalous falsification of facts, outright lies and malicious personal abuse of myself. I have known Tafa for about 30 years...
* CDE OTSWELETSE MOUPO 19 April 2010
Can Masire stop an hour whose time has come?
Some observers and even members of the belligerent factions themselves have already dismissed Masire's rather belated and seemingly desperate effort as an exercise in futility. It is said that the intensity and gravity of the differences, some of...
JOHN MAKGALA and
BANYATSI MMEKWA 19 April 2010
Most of our MPs do not deserve to be in parliament
We, people authority, stand and watch from across the road and get dazzled by women and men in three piece suits, contemptuously walking into parliament as if they are going into a tomb to replay the waking of Lazarus from the dead. We brought them...
DON-MARTIN ROPAFADZO 19 April 2010
World media to attend Terre'Blanche funeral
"We have never experienced anything like this, we have had bookings from journalists in France, Spain, Germany," said the owner of the Ruimte Guest House on the edge of Ventersdorp. "I am sending all my bookings to the other guest houses in...
STUART GRAHAM 19 April 2010
Our Heritage
The objective of this exhaustive programme is presumably to give each community copyright control in respect of those elements of its knowledge that it claims to be indigenous to itself. Presumably, the lawyers are wetting their lips anticipating the...
SANDY GRANT 19 April 2010
Our leaders need an early man moment
This knowledge opened a whole new world for us. I believe a people that transition from our traditional system of governance to democratic republicanism without having the same " early man" experience cannot come close to understanding what democracy...
19 April 2010
The blood that saved my life
I was so dizzy and my heart was beating so loud I initially thought somebody was beating a drum, so deafening was the sound. It took a while for me to recognise that it was my heart! I took a bath and before I could dry myself, I needed to rest...
BOITSHEPO BOLELE 19 April 2010
Terreblanche's death should not spark racial chaos
Midweek, the hotels and lodges in the otherwise insipid farming village-town of Ventersdorp in South Africa's Northwest Province were bursting at the seams with bookings that could only have been managed by seeking help from surrounding settlements...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 19 April 2010
Proudly Motswana
When I meet people, they usually think that I'm from South Africa. The reaction I get when I tell people that I'm a Motswana born and bred in Botswana tends to be of shocked surprise and disbelief occasionally followed by a tentative interrogation,...
19 April 2010
Odyssey to fun
"I'm sorry sir, your ticket has expired! Our buses to Cape Town are all fully booked 'til Saturday Sir," said the young beautiful lady with the most fake grin ever. Heavy make-up. Doll-like looks. A smile that disappears as soon as it appears. Fast....
19 April 2010
On Barata-Phathi, tact and strategy
Grand battles are won and lost on the basis of strategy. The better strategists win and the less strategic side largely loses. The battle for the soul of the BDP - or whatever remains of it - will be won by the most strategic side. Strategy and tact...
19 April 2010
Mutambara owes nobody an apology
But thanks to the resilience of the Zimbabwean people today, the nation of Zimbabwe refuses to buckle and, although teetering, the plight of the Zimbabwean people continues to overshadow and take the limelight from other concerns, like human rights...
DON-MARTIN ROPAFADZO 19 April 2010
Of voting and drinking ages and the age of majority
There are many examples for that. For what is on record, the drinking age trailed behind when nations for their peculiar reasons decided to reduce the age of majority to below 21, which hitherto had been almost a universal minimum for defining a...
M.D. LECHA 19 April 2010
The crisis in the BNF - [Part Two]
Leninist Priciples In an attempt to lend some theoretical justification to their opportunist tactics, Tafa often makes reference to Leninism, falsely pretending to be a genuine defender of that canon of ideas, methods and principles formulated...
19 April 2010
Leadership forum or BNF obituary?
The reports say that neither party president, Otsweletse Moupo, and his deputy and contestant for the presidency, Olebile Gaborone, attended. Only two of the party's parliamentarians - John Toto of Kgalagadi South and Isaac Mabiletsa - attended. Duma...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE
Correspondent 19 April 2010
ANC deserves Malema, South Africa needs him
He maybe some of those but he comes just at the right time for the African National Congress and for South Africa. All too often, the aspirations of the liberation movement get lost in the intoxicating celebratory mood that ensues after the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 19 April 2010
Why Barack Obama isn't black
Instead, he checked "black, African American or Negro." By doing that, Obama probably did what was expected of him, but he also confirmed an enduring legacy of American racism. According to the Census Bureau, a little over 12 percent of Americans are...
*JOHN B. JUDIS 19 April 2010
Vatican comment on paedophiles draws gay groups' anger
The UK's Stonewall group said it was astonishing gay people should still be dealing with "such an offensive myth". Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone had said homosexuality, not celibacy, lay behind the child sex abuse scandals. The cardinal, the Vatican's...
19 April 2010
India says talks with Pakistan 'conditional'
India blames Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba for the November 2008 attacks, which left 174 people dead, including nine gunmen. On Monday, India and Pakistan's PMs met at a nuclear security summit in the US. Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza...
19 April 2010
Kyrgyztan's ousted leader Bakiyev 'must stand trial'
Bakiyev, currently in the south of the country, had said he was willing to resign if his safety was guaranteed. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned Kyrgyzstan is "on the brink of civil war". Otunbayeva was speaking after talks in the...
19 April 2010
Somali radio stations bow to Islamist ban on music
Hizbul Islam, one of the two main insurgent forces in Somalia, issued the order on April 3, saying music broadcasts violated Islamic principles. It gave FM radio stations -- the main form of news and entertainment in the country -- 10 days to comply...
19 April 2010
Nigeria ex-leader Babangida 'will not buy presidency'
On Monday, he announced his intention to seek the nomination of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) in presidential elections due in 2011. Gen Babangida, 68, said he had the necessary experience to be president. The PDP says its presidential...
19 April 2010
Zimbabwe scraps indigenisation law
Speaking after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said the government had declared the so-called indigenisation law "null and void". "Cabinet is directed that the directives as announced in the law are...
19 April 2010
Why do they keep on sacrificing Tshekedi Khama?
There is no denying that ever since this son of the soil died some individuals and perhaps some institutions have dedicated time, resources and energy to making sure that they demonise Tshekedi, overlooking the great things that he has...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
The sins of our fathers
The oldest book on earth states: "It is not good for a man to be alone." It prescribes that "a man shall leave his father's house and cling to his wife all the days of his life". This wisdom is known by a few in our societies today, albeit...
NDABA NKOMO 19 April 2010
Groundnuts and ditloo in the midst of smog
It may be small, but it is a veritable source of hope for those plying their trade in the informal business sector. It appears to be the sole place where they can make money to put food on the table. They get into the rank early in the morning and...
19 April 2010
BNF: Never give up on the old geezer
After all, the Front has mastered the art of self-destruction. Inherent in self-destruction though, is an innate knowledge of self-reconstitution that the BNF masters more than any other, including the BDP who ought to do all in their power to ensure...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE 19 April 2010
A Motswana holidays in the UK
The time arrived to for me to buy a ticket, so I did - South African Airways. With South African Airways it was solely for their international flight routes. That I would be in the same flight to my destination without having to connect to a...
KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Never give up!
Life is about getting up again and again no matter how hard or how many times you fall. Without wanting to sound too sorrowful about my life, I have to say that I am no stranger to the thrashings, punches and falls life can throw at one. I have...
19 April 2010
"Kagiso" takes Botswana to China with him
Zhou's three year stint here has however come to an end, in three weeks time he will be returning to China to work in his home country's foreign office. He has however promised to take Botswana with him, as he has grown fond of the country, which he...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
GCC To Settle Waste Collection Problem By July
She said they are expecting to be allocated resources to speed up the process. "Ministry of Local Government has allocated GCC P12m for four refuse compactors, tipper trucks and two front end loaders and delivery of the vehicles and equipment...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Sori Chungama
In some operations varying from the public service to the private sector, many employees are found chewing gum. Recently, an employee of the Student Placement and Welfare was chewing a bubble gum whilst attending to members of the...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 19 April 2010
Teach useful words to cure child swearing
Child swearing is an act through which children employ profane or foul language when communicating, usually when angry or frustrated. Bafana Loeto* is nine years old and he is in Standard Three. He has the 'f' word and other Setswana expletives too...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Migrants Disrupt Chadibe Village Peace
The recent migration of city dwellers into Chadibe, which is approximately 25km northwest of the City of Francistown, has got the 64-year-old headman troubled. He says he feels unsettled by the fact that the crime rate in the village is rising...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 19 April 2010
'If BDP Can Have BTV, I Want It Too-Kanjabanga'
The Department of Broadcasting Services (DBS) incorporates Radio Botswana and Botswana Television (Btv). BNF activist, Gabriel Kanjabanga, has demanded that he should be allowed a slot on the government television station just as they have...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 19 April 2010
Labour Officers Request Aircraft
Speaking at a meeting of the ministry's labour officers in Gaborone at the Mass Media complex, Goitseone Kokorwe, said that at the moment officers might be compromised as they go into the camps to inspect and find out the state of labour relations...
By Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Rammidi Slams Council For 'Immature Behaviour'
The minister was addressing the third special full council in less than a week on matters relating to the disputed trip to the Belgian City of Genk. "I have taken my time watching this morning's proceedings and I have not seen any maturity in your...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Alleged 'Homo' Uses Condom In Knifepoint Rape
The Commander of Palapye Police Station, Superintendent Kenneth Masole, says the stranger had earlier threatened the 25 year-old man with a knife and demanded that he hand over his cellphone and money. When the man did not, the stranger allegedly...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 19 April 2010
Nkate's Integrity Put On The Line
Twice on Friday a suggestion was put to him that he is an untrustworthy witness who came to court with the whole aim of misleading court purely to help aid a friend - the late Louis Nchindo. He was characterised as someone who would tell a lie -...
Gideon Nkala
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Ministry Defends Nyeku, Supports proposed Trip
The decision was made by the permanent decretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Thato Raphaka in a letter addressed to the Francistown City Council (FCC), Matthews Sebina last week. "Following the full council meeting which was addressed by...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Kgosi Banishes Church Of God In Kgatleng
After two of the church's pastors were flogged by a Kgatla regiment two weeks ago, the Pentecostal church was eventually closed down on Sunday by a delegation of royals led by Kgosi Sekai and Kgosi Kgafela's personal assistant, Bagopi Linchwe, the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
'We Whipped Them, They Discrepect Kgatla Law'
Bogopa Linchwe, personal assistant to Kgosi Kgafela II, and also a member of the Thukwi regiment, told The Monitor that he led the regiment of six men to the Church of God which had a week-long crusade at Segale School a fortnight ago. Linchwe said...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Hosts of Cellphone Towers Are Liable For Lawsuits - Scientist
This emerged from a presentation by a world renown scientist in the field of microwaves, Barrie Trower of Britain, to Bakgatla at Rasesa on Friday in which he said even at low levels, microwave emissions can be very dangerous. Infact, microwaves...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 19 April 2010
Mochudi Mascom Tower Was Dangerous- British Scientist
Barrie Trower, was hosted by Bakgatla for a one-day workshop on the dangers of cellphone technology at Rasesa Lodge on Friday.Unknown people destroyed the Mascom tower early this year after the Bagatla tribe resolved in a kgotla meeting it would be...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff writer 19 April 2010
'Third World' Caoncepts No Longer Relevant - Zoellick
In a speech setting the stage for World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington this week, where emerging economies will play a bigger role, Zoellick cautioned against falling back into patterns of self-interest. He said economic progress in developing...
19 April 2010
Where Should You Keep Your Money ?
There are many different types of investment instruments available, and the choice of which one is suitable for you depends on the amount being invested, how soon the funds will be required, eventual use of funds, and expected rate of...
Olebile Makupe 19 April 2010
BDC Signs Deal For Design Of Innovation Hub
SHoP Architects from New York, USA won the international architectural design competition of the Botswana Innovation Hub buildings late last year. In their statement, the Evaluation Committee said that SHoP«s proposal had the best...
19 April 2010
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