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A security strategy for the 21st Century
As with the politics pursued in the Obama administration's 16 months of office - dialogue, international commitment, nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament - the document's strength lies in the position that it takes. The Security Strategy is a...
JAVIER SOLANA 13 July 2010
What is wrong with the civil service: a custom(er's) perspective
For many African countries functionality in the civil service was greater in the first two decades after independence than the decades that followed. The rot in African civil services set in the mid to late 1970s and accelerated during the 1980s as...
TITUS MBUYA 13 July 2010
State-media relations in Botswana
The 1980s can be regarded as Botswana's decade of economic growth. It was then that the country was upgraded from a low-income to a middle-income country. Several independent newspapers emerged, to all intents and purposes as a spin-off of the...
13 July 2010
Europe's banks, Europe's crisis
How could this happen when all problems had seemingly been resolved during May's EU summit meeting, which created a European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and ensured total funding of close to $1 trillion? If all the resources promised...
* DANIEL GROS 13 July 2010
BNF's Mohammed Khan speaks out
Mmegi: Which religion do you subscribe to? Khan: I am a Muslim Mmegi: Are you married?Khan: Yes, with four children-two boys and two girls. Mmegi: What are your hobbies? Khan: I love playing tennis and also used to play football. But still...
13 July 2010
Will the 'phafana' survive the ban on homestead beer trade?
The calabash, the container used for many purposes in African settings, including making and serving traditional beer, inspired the architecture of the magnificent Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. This is the stadium where the first African...
13 July 2010
Our Heritage
Perhaps this was not an un-surprising reaction because I have long had a close involvement in craft projects, beginning with the Mochudi Community Centre in the 60s the Odi Weavers in the 70s and 80s and the Phuthadikobo Museum between 1980 and 2008....
SANDY GRANT 13 July 2010
Mogae speaks his mind
Mmegi: How are you enjoying your retirement? Festus Mogae: It is very busy, maybe too busy. I am enjoying it because it is busy-like, but it is just a question of time management. As you know I remain the chairperson of the AIDS Council, which meets...
13 July 2010
Moses Segokgo: The Patriot
Segokgo has worked for the Botswana Police for 38 years and is still serving the government but in a different capacity this time. Segokgo is currently working as one of the tribal authorities at the Tlokweng kgotla. The...
By Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 13 July 2010
Welcome To The Quakers World
About the church first. On this Sunday morning the bite of winter cold has kept a good many congregants away but meetings of the Religious Society of Friends (or Quakers) begin when two or more people come together to be in the presence of God. ...
Bashi Letsididi
Correspondent 13 July 2010
Volunteer Plans Sponsored Walk To Assist Children
Prior to sitting down with this young woman, who has committed herself to contributing positively towards shaping a brighter future for vulnerable children, The Monitor team is greeted by a loud and jovial atmosphere filled with the chanting of...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
SA Made Africa Proud
A lot of sceptics have been critical of South Africa in building capacity to host a massive event like the world cup. By all standards the 2010 World Cup will for a long time remain South Africa's success story. It takes dedication, passion,...
13 July 2010
Etcetera II
Invariably those questions have had nothing whatsoever to do with the advertised job description and/or demand knowledge of the applicant, which he/she cannot possibly possess. I have had to assume, therefore, that the purpose of these interviews is...
SANDY GRANT 13 July 2010
Health Chat
AnswerVaricose veins are enlarged blood vessels caused by weakening vein walls, usually affecting the saphenous vein (the most visible one) that runs the length of the leg. This can happen if the valve that prevents blood from flowing backward as it...
KIRAN BHAGAT 13 July 2010
Issues in Education
They are not limited to the University of Botswana because many of the problems identified are grounded in the social, economic and cultural context in which educational development in Botswana is embedded. The concerns the students have raised after...
D. MOLEFE
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S.WEEKS 13 July 2010
The Winners Code
The answers to these seven questions will then help formulate a response to the situation and also maintain a correct perspective. This helps avert crises that can throw one's life into a cycle of perpetual disequilibrium. The seven questions are:...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 13 July 2010
Makgalemele defects to BMD
The legislator told Mmegi yesterday that he will make an announcement today about his move to the BDP splinter party after one of the councillors, Neo Magowe of Dovedale/Mmaphashalala Ward read a joint statement saying that the MP, nominated...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
BEDIA chief says Kazungula Bridge will boost trade ties
Speaking during the just ended Zambia International Trade Fair in Ndola, Yuyi encouraged the Botswana business community to look for opportunities of joint venture and agents in Zambia in order to enhance their businesses in terms of...
MWENGWE KAPEMBWA
Correspondent 13 July 2010
Load shedding robbed fans of World Cup thrills
One challenge that the soccer World Cup exposed is the need for electricity inter-connector projects such as the ones in the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP). If the generation capacity in the SADC region had been increased long before the World...
HUMPHREY NKONDE
Correspondent 13 July 2010
Robbery suspect wants his car from police
The South African said in court yesterday that he has been making countless efforts since 2007 to engage the state regarding investigations on his BMW 530 but he never got a satisfactory answer. He told the court that he wants the state to return the...
ISAIAH MOREWAGAE
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
'BDP councillors won't defect'
This was contrary to media reports that it was a matter of time before nine BDP councillors in the Tati East constituency defected to the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD). Out of the nine wards in the constituency, eight are controlled by the...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 13 July 2010
The state surrenders in Mothusi case
In his application, Mothusi argued that his right to a fair and speedy appeal has been infringed upon by the unexplained delay by the administration of justice in producing a case record of his case at a trial that took place at the Gaborone Chief...
GIDEON NKALA
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
BDP Facebook claims DK meets Mugabe for BMD funding
However, DK told Mmegi that the BDP will respond to the Facebook post today. He admitted travelling to Zimbabwe with Moyo, who has Zimbabwean roots, though he said it was a journey of friends without any political purpose. Infact, DK was quick...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
Ntuane tells two ministers to quit
The MP called for the heads of the Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila; and his Youth, Sport and Culture colleague, Shaw Kgathi because Botswana did not derive any meaningful benefit from the just ended World Cup held in...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
Modubule a free agent
Addressing a Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) rally over the weekend in Mochudi, the legislator said he was shocked recently when some people in the BNF scolded him for frolicking with the new party. "Ba nkomanya ba re (admonishing me and...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
As I See It
I support the theme that opposition parties need to work together to wrest power from Domkrag or at least restrain it from wanton maladministration. As long as the opposition is weak and divided, Domkrag begins to labour under the illusion that it is...
Michael Dingake 13 July 2010
Selefu 13 July 2010
13 July 2010
Everyone, especially Africans must be proud of SA
The June 11 - July 11 tournament that every African had been waiting for, to finally condemn all the Afro-pessimists and closet racists who doubted Africa's ability to host such a tournament to the dustbin of history with other relics of an era gone...
13 July 2010
China's frothy property market falters in June
Property prices across 70 cities fell 0.1% in June compared with May - the first monthly fall since February 2009.Meanwhile, separate trade figures released at the weekend showed exports surging, but imports lagging. The data paints a mixed picture...
13 July 2010
SACU meets to deliberate on future direction
The aim of the summit on July 15 and July 16 would be to deliberate on the future strategic direction of Sacu, whose member states comprise Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland. In April, South African President Jacob Zuma said...
13 July 2010
Mozambican fuel deal clears red tape
Senior officials at the Department of Energy Affairs (DEA) say the existing fuel price slate or formula used was based on supplies from Durban to Gaborone. The same slate, which includes transport costs, dealer and industry margins, is also used for...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
Firestone's diamond mine comes on stream
Ecstatic Firestone CEO, Philip Kenny, announced that the Government of Botswana had granted the company's subsidiary a mining licence, enabling the commencement of commercial production. The licence has been granted to Monak Venture, in which...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
BP happy with US oil-cap progress
Work on the cap, which BP hopes will eventually help to capture all of the leaking oil, began on Saturday and is expected to be completed within days. The cap is one of several devices BP has deployed as it works on a permanent solution - expected by...
13 July 2010
Japan PM loses upper house control, forecasts suggest
The ruling DPJ party of PM Naoto Kan won just 44 seats, falling short of Mr Kan's goal of 54, it is reported. Its tiny ally, the People's New Party, was said to have won no seats in Sunday's election, which was seen as a referendum on the DPJ's...
13 July 2010
Foreigners seek refuge with Western Cape police
Spokeswoman for provincial disaster management Daniella Ebenezer said that 70 foreigners had sought refuge overnight at Mbekweni police station in Paarl and 22 at Wellington. There were smaller numbers at police stations in Franschhoek, and Langa...
13 July 2010
'Somali link' as 74 World Cup fans die in Uganda blasts
Another 70 were injured in the explosions at a Kampala rugby club and an Ethiopian restaurant.Police are investigating whether the blasts were suicide bombings, and blamed Somalia's al-Shabab militants. Ugandan peacekeepers operate in Somalia, and...
13 July 2010
Back Stage
The Big Sleep (August 1946) is being shown today (July 13) only at 7 pm at the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School by the Gaborone Film Society. It is a great classic from post-war America that still lives and breathes 64 years later. This is because it...
Sasa Majuma 13 July 2010
Carey does it again
The movie stars off with Steve Russell recapping his life from a hospital bed and telling the viewers of the events that have shaped his life and made him what he is. The first significant event takes place at home, where to his surprise he is told...
KHAYALETHU MPOFU 13 July 2010
Ramasedi is 2010 Miss Universe Botswana
Ramasedi has competed in other prestigious local beauty events such as Miss Botswana in 2009 where she was eliminated in the top five after failing to answer questions adequately. Refilwe Lesole is the first princess whilst crowd favourite and former...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 13 July 2010
BBA viewers want naughty Tawana back!
Botswana has had three representatives in the last BBA editions, being Warona, Justice and Tawana. However, in the BBA fans' blog on the MNet website, Warona's name does not feature, while Justice is mentioned only by one fan. Interestingly, Tawana...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
Dutch coach criticises referee Webb
The match was marred by constant foul play which led Webb to book 13 players including the dismissal of Dutchman Johnny Heitinga for two yellow cards. "I don't think the referee controlled the match well," said Van Marwijk. Both sides committed...
13 July 2010
Platinum Stars ready to get Mandaza
He has been linked with a host of South African clubs including Orlando Pirates, AmaZulu and Bloemfontein Celtic.Pirates were tipped as Mandaza's likely destination because of the close relationship between their administrative manager, Floyd Mbele...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 13 July 2010
Lessons from hosting CUCSA games
He told Mmegi Sport that though the CUCSA games were relatively successful, they hope to improve the next edition after the experience they got this year. Hosts Botswana finished second behind South Africa in the games. The last time Botswana hosted...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 13 July 2010
Tshosane fails to convince despite bright start
Despite a bright start to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Zebras' coach, Stanley Tshosane has not silenced critics. After chalking two straight wins, including a famous victory over continental powerhouse, Tunisia, the former...
13 July 2010
Lobatse Stadium to be completed in August
The completion of the facility has been delayed and missed several deadlines. DBES principal public relations officer, Morwalela Kesalopa said only two components of the project, the stadium arena and the sports hall were scheduled to be handed...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 13 July 2010
A security strategy for the 21st Century
As with the politics pursued in the Obama administration's 16 months of office - dialogue, international commitment, nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament - the document's strength lies in the position that it takes. The Security Strategy is a...
JAVIER SOLANA 14 July 2010
What is wrong with the civil service: a custom(er's) perspective
For many African countries functionality in the civil service was greater in the first two decades after independence than the decades that followed. The rot in African civil services set in the mid to late 1970s and accelerated during the 1980s as...
TITUS MBUYA 14 July 2010
State-media relations in Botswana
The 1980s can be regarded as Botswana's decade of economic growth. It was then that the country was upgraded from a low-income to a middle-income country. Several independent newspapers emerged, to all intents and purposes as a spin-off of the...
14 July 2010
Europe's banks, Europe's crisis
How could this happen when all problems had seemingly been resolved during May's EU summit meeting, which created a European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and ensured total funding of close to $1 trillion? If all the resources promised...
* DANIEL GROS 14 July 2010
BNF's Mohammed Khan speaks out
Mmegi: Which religion do you subscribe to? Khan: I am a Muslim Mmegi: Are you married?Khan: Yes, with four children-two boys and two girls. Mmegi: What are your hobbies? Khan: I love playing tennis and also used to play football. But still...
14 July 2010
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