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Snap election has costly implications
Alternatively what would happen if the President is forced to call a snap election because the Barata-Phathi faction leaves with most of the seats that would make it virtually impossible for him to govern? A snap election would be the...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Are the proposed BMC Act amendments in the producer's interest?
Part 1 is an explanation of the underlying purpose and principles of the BMC which few technically understand. Part 2 will explain each proposed amendment, its implications and the BCPA's recommendations in respect thereof. Purpose and...
09 June 2010
Fighting fire with fire: the Khama response to crisis
Leaders come with different style, demeanor and manner. Some are 'soft' to the extent of being viewed as weaklings while others are abrasive in the extreme and are viewed as outright dictators. Within this continuum, are Lions and Foxes, according to...
09 June 2010
Press freedom - the midwife of democracy
Thomas Jefferson, the former president of the United States and author of that country's Declaration of Independence in 1787 had this to say about newspapers: "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people the very first object should...
09 June 2010
The 'what ifs' of opposition cooperation after BMD
Three weeks later, Botswana Congress Party spokesperson and presidential hopeful, Dumelang Saleshando, told Mmegi, "We need cooperation. It's in both our interests. We need each other, but I think a total merger, though desirable, I don't think we...
09 June 2010
The importance of time
Although there is enough time for everyone to do all they desire, the unfortunate part that most people fail to decipher is the fact that our time on earth is limited. As a matter of fact, time can be used wisely or wasted, time can be invested or...
DON-MARTIN TAKUDZWA WHANDE 09 June 2010
Africa's future in our grasp
* Before the onset of the global financial crisis of 2008-9 that morphed into an economic crisis, African economies were growing at five percent a year for over a decade, accelerating to over six percent for the last three years. *Growth was...
*OBIAGELI K EZEKWESILI 09 June 2010
A gruelling trail and a Facebook update at the summit
Sunday June 30: It is 4:46pm. I stand on Botswana's highest point, the summit of the sacred Tsodilo Male Hill, Botswana's only UNESCO World Heritage Site that has one of the world's oldest concentrations of rock paintings. This is after walking over...
09 June 2010
Motswaledi speaks
Mmegi: What are your hobbies? Motswaledi: I play Sunday soccer and also love watching football and other sports in general. Mmegi: Which church do you attend? Motswaledi: My parents are members of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, whilst I...
09 June 2010
Would Boko be the cornerstone that the builder overlooks?
I was outraged when I heard the Botswana National Front central committee had decided to bar one of the contestant for the office of presidency. My immediate reaction was to cry wolf thinking that it was an elbowing kudo of the incumbents. But...
09 June 2010
BNF needs Boko more than he needs it
If "killing yourself is a major commitment, it takes a kind of courage," Robert Crumb once opined. The statement probably reflects the condition of the Botswana National Front. The BNF is in decline and all evidence indicates a party on its way to...
09 June 2010
Selebi-Phikwe residents embrace aerobics
Chairperson of the Fitness Aerobics Club at the Botswana Defence Force Eastern Military Garrison camp, Jacob Keipopele explained to The Monitor that the main goal of aerobics is to prevent illness and promote physical fitness. "Formal aerobics...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Screening Centre For Local Medicinal Plants
Motlhanka is a pharmacognosist by training and it was this research topic that secured him a place at the Leadership Development Fellowship, a World Health Organisation (WHO) programme. He received a grant of $41,100 (approximately P246,600) aimed...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Opposition youth speak
The Monitor: It appears that you guys are able to cooperate as the Opposition Youth Leagues, a thing that failed with your party elders? Dikgafela: It is very important for us to work together at the moment because we have a common objective of...
09 June 2010
Boteti river flood welcomed by villagers
But my exhilaration has got nothing to do with making a discovery, but the long awaited flooding of the Boteti River, for I grew up marvelling at its majesty, as it meandered along a previously dry riverbed and the miraculous change of life for...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 09 June 2010
As the briefcase man passes on
On the Saturday of the BMD Convention, a day after the passing on of a great soul, Samson Moyo Guma serenaded a version of Bob Marley's No Woman No Cry in remembrance and in tribute to the right honourable gentleman, Baledzi Gaolathe. Elton John...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Philibao to be stopped?
Last year, SABC revealed that they will spend more than R1 billion to upgrade South Africa's transmissions to digital in readiness for the tournament implying that the Philibao users in Botswana might lose their free access to SABC channels that they...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Transport rivalry splits Tonota village
On Wednesday Tonota residents could be seen walking into the village in large numbers as there were no local taxis to ferry them to their final destinations within the village. The taxi operators have cited lack of business on their part because...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Baledzi Gaolathe: tribute to a great man
He was humbleHis genuine and deep humility touched those who came into contact with him. This tall and slender man refused favours, no matter how much others believed he may have deserved them. He queued at the bank and at the bus...
*NDABA GAOLATHE 09 June 2010
Kays Phitshana opens Botsalano ward office
Only seven months old in the job, after winning the election in October last year, Phitshana has indicated that he takes his position seriously. He has occupied a house at Kgaphamadi from where he intends to serve the people of Botsalano for the next...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 09 June 2010
BMD eyes Nkange
Ntangisi Bakwali, a BMD official currently based in Francistown says he has been holding campaigns in the constituency and has been warmly welcomed by the residents of the villages that make up Nkange. The constituency has 10 wards, six of which are...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Anxiety in BDP ranks in Francistown
When Wynter Mmolotsi, the Member of Parliament for Francistown South, formerly told the nation at a press conference in Francistown recently about his expulsion from the BDP and his membership of the BMD, he meant to demonstrate, by parading whole...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Btv is disappointing - survey
Interviews with 50 urban dwellers of varying ages and backgrounds revealed that many people are choosing to desert the national broadcaster over a number of reasons. The survey, which was conducted in both Setswana and English, targeted both males...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
One CMS fraud suspect confessed, says magistrate
Somolekae was giving evidence before Regional Magistrate Lot Moroka yesterday where she told the court that on June 3, 2008, Nthibo was brought before her in Mochudi and said that he wanted to confess his involvement in the multi-million-fraud...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Child trafficking prevention campaign launched
Speaking at the launch of the campaign in Gaborone yesterday, director of department of social services, Loeto Dilampi acknowledged that the launch came late regarding the fact that the region would be hosting massive events that have brought issues...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO,br>Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Seretses mum on RFT investigations
The company has won tenders worth over P1 million from departments under his ministry, he confirmed to Parliament recently. Among the departments under Seretse's ministry are Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Botswana Police, Directorate of Intelligence...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
State interference in CBOs need balance
This is the way to go, not just for this ministry but for all government departments. There is wisdom in engaging the public and everyone concerned about the services that a particular department offers. This approach engenders ownership. Part of the...
09 June 2010
Let us be a nation in dialogue
This is clearly a diversion from Setswana proverbs like "Mahoko a kgotla a mantle otlhe" and "mmualebe o a bo a bua la gagwe" which for many years have guided national dialogue. There has also been a shift in terms of how we do things amongst them...
09 June 2010
Management of patients with stillbirth
But the recent story in Mmegi newspaper dated 25th May 2010 alleging patient neglect at Princess Marina Hospital is grossly misleading and warrants our response. Whereas the story makes specific reference to a patient, Princess Marina as a...
09 June 2010
Selefu 09 June 2010
09 June 2010
Zimbabwe meets KP standards: monitor
"Based on evidence provided by the government of Zimbabwe and private investors, and on...first-hand assessment of the situation, Zimbabwe has satisfied the minimum requirements of the KPCS for trade in rough diamonds," said a report by Kimberley...
09 June 2010
Botswana Ash ready for business with new partners
CAH formally took over from a consortium of corporate investors styled B Shareholders that included Anglo American, De Beers Botswana, First Rand Bank and the Standard Bank Group at a ceremony at the mine in Sowa Town last week. The General Manager...
PATRICIA MAGANU
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Mupane Gold rehabilitates old mining sites
According to the mine's environment, health and safety advisor, Abby Poole, protection of the environment and community engagement are of paramount importance to their business. She was giving a presentation at Mupane Gold Mine's stakeholder session...
ISAAC PINIELO
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Revamped tourism law to discard ungraded facilities
Recently gazetted amendments to the Tourism Act also make the grading of all tourism facilities and operations compulsory, as opposed to the previous regime in which grading was voluntary. Affected facilities include all hotels, lodges, guesthouses,...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Court orders 'confidential' Zim report released
Acting Judge L Sapire has ordered the Presidency to hand over a report on the elections to the Mail & Guardian within seven days, and to pay the costs of the newspaper's court application. The M&G applied earlier this year for access to a...
09 June 2010
Maroga paid bonus after being fired, court hears
His lawyer, Vincent Maleka, said that last year when Maroga received a letter from former Eskom chairperson Bobby Godsell concerning a salary increase, it also contained a handwritten note from Godsell thanking him for his good leadership. When his...
09 June 2010
South Africa deports Argentine football 'hooligans'
The men, identified as members of the notorious "Barrabravas" gang, were arrested at Johannesburg airport and found to be on an entry blacklist. South African police have said the move shows that security preparations ahead of the games are paying...
09 June 2010
Singer Chris Brown denied entry to the UK
Brown was refused permission on the grounds of being guilty of a serious criminal offence, the Home Office said.He was sentenced to a community service order for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, singer Rihanna, last February.The musician was due to play...
09 June 2010
Late tenor's music will be used at World Cup ceremony
Organisers said his music will be used as "a tribute both to his music and memory and to the indomitable spirit of South Africa". His song - Hope - will also be released as a single. In a statement Mandela said: "Very rarely does life put across...
09 June 2010
Back Stage
Prince is the creation of the famous Hindi music video director Kookie V. Gulati who pulls out all stops on this techno action movie. The movie is originally called Prince of Thieves, however the director shortened it to Prince, perhaps to...
Khayalethu Mpofu 09 June 2010
Beauty queens to meet, greet citizens
The contestants, who are still unknown to many Batswana, will be given the opportunity to interact with ordinary citizens. The beauty queens will also among many things, give people a free live show where they will strut the catwalk in a...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Pastor Tiego 'blessed' with Presidential award
Tiego is a Religious Knowledge teacher at Maoka Community Junior Secondary School in Gaborone.He and other nominees received their awards from Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Keletso Rakhudu who officiated at this year's...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Portugal's Nani out of World Cup
Manchester United's Nani picked up the injury in training on Friday in Lisbon before flying to South Africa."After tests we conclude he is unfit to participate in the World Cup," said a team statement. The 23-year-old, who scored three goals in 11...
09 June 2010
Sport Chat
Finest momentWhen the finest footballers this season were crowned during the be MOBILE Premier League and Coca-Cola Cup prize giving ceremonies. Both nights belonged to double champions, Township Rollers as their players and coach swept the...
Mqondisi Dube 09 June 2010
BFA appoints Sethibe as technical director
Keatlholetswe has re-joined Premier League side, BDF XI, as coach. Before the appointment of Sethibe, former Zebras' coach, Veselin Jelusic has been acting as BFA technical director. The post was filled after an advertisement and head-hunting....
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 09 June 2010
Botswana shocks Tanzania to reach COPA semis
It was, however, young goalkeeper Bobby Mathe who made the difference through an outstanding performance between the posts. Botswana players erupted into celebration at the final whistle as they booked their place in the semis where they will face...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 09 June 2010
Snap election has costly implications
Alternatively what would happen if the President is forced to call a snap election because the Barata-Phathi faction leaves with most of the seats that would make it virtually impossible for him to govern? A snap election would be the...
LAWRENCE OOKEDITSE
Correspondent 10 June 2010
Are the proposed BMC Act amendments in the producer's interest?
Part 1 is an explanation of the underlying purpose and principles of the BMC which few technically understand. Part 2 will explain each proposed amendment, its implications and the BCPA's recommendations in respect thereof. Purpose and...
10 June 2010
Fighting fire with fire: the Khama response to crisis
Leaders come with different style, demeanor and manner. Some are 'soft' to the extent of being viewed as weaklings while others are abrasive in the extreme and are viewed as outright dictators. Within this continuum, are Lions and Foxes, according to...
10 June 2010
Press freedom - the midwife of democracy
Thomas Jefferson, the former president of the United States and author of that country's Declaration of Independence in 1787 had this to say about newspapers: "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people the very first object should...
10 June 2010
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