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Who really hates who, and for what?
Bob Marley once compiled a song with the lyrics;"Man to man is so unjust, children: Ya don't know who to trust. Your worst enemy could be your best friend, And your best friend your worse enemy. Some will eat and drink with you, Then behind them...
16 August 2010
Back where it all began
He concluded that the only consolation that could be salvaged from the rupture was that it had happened when the opposition was still vying for power rather than when it is governing. "It might have been a blessing in disguise that we had to break...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
The new never truly sheds
Seretse Khama is credited with having warned the founding activists of the Botswana Democratic Party in his last days that the BDP would be the cause of its own demise. Well, centuries ago, Hegel, in his contribution to earlier philosophical works by...
16 August 2010
Lt-Gen Walls gave Zim a torrid time
General Walls was so unrelenting in his determination to "search-and-destroy" Joshua Nkomo's and Robert Mugabe's ZIPRA and ZANLA bases that he would unleash his ruthless troops in "hot pursuit" of the Soviet and Chinese trained guerrillas in the...
ALFRED MULENGA
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Hart frustrates Spurs in Premier League opener
Yet having created a succession of chances, Spurs cannot be happy with the quality of their finishing and will need to sharpen up to prosper in the Champions League. Hart won the first round of his goalkeeping battle against Shay Given and was kept...
16 August 2010
Cricket takes off in Phikwe and Mmadinare
Speaking to Monitor Sport, Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) Coordinator for Selebi-Phikwe and Mmadinare, Taurai Chakanesa, says the programme is meant to introduce the sport to pupils going to government primary schools. That will give them a...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Hogs grab rugby league title
The 40 year old coach led the side to a 23-20 win against the University of Botswana (UB) Rhinos last weekend at the Wharic Park in Gaborone. Former Hogs coach, Garry Knowles, led the team to a fourth place finish last season failing to retain the...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 16 August 2010
GU reigns supreme
The Reds beat rivals Notwane by a solitary goal in the final to gain freedom of the city and get charged up for the be MOBILE Premier League that kicks off next week. Ironically, the two teams play each other in the league in Molepolole next...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Can Mapalastina defend the title?
Township RollersAs the defending champions, Mapalastina will be under immense pressure to retain the title. However, they might find the going tough and a runners-up position will do them good. With the departure of last season's top scorer Terrence...
16 August 2010
Soul Food
The soccer and all the fanfare are gone, and now reality sets back in and we look out for the next exciting moments. And it won't be too bad as in July we have a couple of holidays, President's Day coming up later this weekend. So we can bask in the...
Boitshepo Giyose 16 August 2010
Talking Musika
Two weeks ago, The Monitor commented on the cultural initiatives coming out of the Office of the President (OP), most of which though well-intentioned in appearance, are fundamentally flawed in political, artistic and economic terms. The...
Rampholo Molefhe 16 August 2010
Tirelo Celebrates 'Hectic' first week in US
Simmons is also the founder of the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), a non-profit establishment that aims to raise money to support education initiatives that develop and empower economically disadvantaged people in African nations. At Simmons'...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Shanty lo to answer drug charge
Assistant Superintendent, Opelo Ntshwarelang, of Ramatlabama police has confirmed that they have a case in which Shanti Lo and a friend were arrested at the border crossing into South Africa. The police have sent the suspect package to the...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Fane defines his afro jazz style with I am
Aptly titled I Am, the album defines his Afro jazz music style. The eight-track album was recorded at Mud Hut Studio in Gaborone. It comprises tracks like Mofufutso, Chomie, Kgokgontsho, Lenyalo, Wishes, As Sweet As Always, Selebatso...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Barclays slams small business lending targets
The government is exploring the option of extending targets to all banks, not just ones in which it owns a stake. There are fears that insufficient bank lending is holding back recovery. The governor of the Bank of England this week described...
16 August 2010
Cash-strapped Philippine Gov't battles debt
Multilateral lending institutions, as well as the UN and foreign governments, lent or granted the Philippines US$1.09 billion to address disasters blamed on climate change, according to data obtained by IRIN from the Senate's environment committee,...
16 August 2010
My Money
The recent much-talked about world economic recession has taught many of us important lessons that the years of boom had made us take for granted. The lessons have been momentous and macro at some level, affecting entire mega economies like the...
Olebile Khupe 16 August 2010
Zim executives probed over US$40 million diamond funds
The probe comes as questions are being raised within ZMDC and in public about Mubayiwa's building of a huge mansion in Borrowdale. ZMDC is trying to establish if there is a connection between the misuse of its funds and activities of the company's...
16 August 2010
Private sector investment in power generation promoted
Commissioned by the Department of Energy Affairs under the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources (MMEWR), the company started this project at the end of June and is expected to complete it before the end of December this year. At a first...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Botswana tops in Africa for mining...again
Released last Wednesday, the Survey captures the views of 429 mining executives operating in 51 jurisdictions assessed by Fraser Institute researchers between June 1 and 30, 2010. The researchers ranked jurisdictions - which include countries and...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
BAMB eyes 48 000 tonnes from farmers for 2011
Senior BAMB officials will soon conduct their annual seasonal outlook and projections, which will determine the prices the parastatal will offer farmers for the 2010/11 farming season. The prices will then be offered to farmers by way of...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Diversification
I still remember in 1982 when as a very young resident of Selebi-Phikwe I attended a meeting, which was addressed by Dr Gaositwe Chiepe who was then Minister in the then Ministry of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs. In tow was Charles Tibone who...
* Moeti Mohwasa 16 August 2010
Etcetera II
We all have such weeks, don't' we! You know the ones when absolutely everything goes wrong, when you find, at the worst possible moment, that your vehicle has a puncture; an important key is mislaid and hours are spent looking for it before it is...
Sandy Grant 16 August 2010
Issues In Education
Last week's Issues began to look at what university students and staff in other countries are doing to promote "exceptional student civic engagement". The awards will be made on September 15th in Talloires, France at the Tufts University (Somerville,...
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S.Weeks 16 August 2010
Health Chat
I'm in my 60s, and I sometimes seem to temporarily forget the most ordinary things ... names, phone numbers. My doctor says not to worry, but I'm concerned that my memory is failing, and I worry about Alzheimer's. This also happens to...
Kiran Bhagat 16 August 2010
The Winners Code
When the final whistle was blown bringing an end to the world 2010 soccer competition familiar occurrences replayed themselves in the stadium. Players from the winning side, Spain, were literally enraptured with joy while the losing finalists...
George Chingarande 16 August 2010
Selefu 16 August 2010
16 August 2010
MPs should respect the ballot
It is not the membership of the contesting political parties that is responsible for the mischief that appears to have taken over the politicians. Clearly, it is a section of the ruling party parliamentarians who feel threatened by the possibility...
16 August 2010
The city market place is still important
There are also a number of two-roomed small structures with tents that have chairs and tables nicely arranged in front of them. As it is lunch hour, the parking lot behind this place and its surroundings is fully packed. It is as if the entire...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Of eggshells, bracelets and breezy business
Asa Segootsane is a San woman, born and bred in Kaudwane. In this rural village in Kweneng West, there is not much to do for a living. You can either be a nurse, a teacher at the local primary school or a police officer at the Kgotla. However,...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Why some people can't stand the 'phandlane'
Baldness or 'phandlane' - as it is derisively called - is not a life-threatening condition, but for many people, it is a big issue. Many would rather keep a clean-shaven head or 'cheese-kop' than have phandlane. Perhaps this is because the general...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 16 August 2010
The cries of the traditional food seller
She specialises mostly in traditional foods that include mororogo wa dinawa, peanuts, various types of beans and many others. She is however a worried person. The cause of her worries has mainly to do with the competition for customers...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 16 August 2010
A ride like no other
The company has introduced a limousine service in the form of a modified BMW X5 with a long base. The black limo, which could be mistaken for a hearse is about nine metres long and takes eight passengers. The owners of the company, said they...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 16 August 2010
When should parents talk to their children about sex?
While some people feel that by discussing sex with their children they would be encouraging them to indulge in sex, many believe that giving children support and relevant information can go a long way in curbing unwanted pregnancies, HIV/AIDS and...
Tebogo Kgalemang
Correspondent 16 August 2010
National road safety workshop in the offing
The youth ambassador says the first-ever national youth road safety workshop scheduled for early September will advocate for youth involvement and commitment to community and national road safety projects. The 2007 World Youth Assembly agreed on the...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Stripping of woman at bus rank roundly condemned
"We want the police to assure us that they will investigate the matter," Ntsabane says. "Action should be taken against the culprits, including people who cheered them on." Stripping a woman simply because she is wearing a miniskirt is a...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Robben Island Rakes In Money For SA Economy
Besides being a political prison with Nelson Mandela topping the list of convicts previously held there whenever the island is the subject of discussion, the 574 hectare and 12 kilometre circumference piece of land sitting on the South Atlantic...
Enole Ditsheko
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Customary courts shun marriage wrecking
He says most cases are withdrawn due to lack of evidence from the complainant. "Most people come to us with hearsay which is not sound evidence to file a civil case," he states. He however adds that if there is enough evidence, one could be punished...
Yvonne Ditlhase
Correspondent 16 August 2010
BMD joins Tonota north race in earnest
Francistown South Member of Parliament (MP), Wynter Mmolotsi, and a key member of the newly formed party, said on Friday that, they would deploy their cadres in the constituency for house-to-house campaigns as well as public rallies. "It is our...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Minister demands 'botho' and discipline from teachers
The Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Keletso Rakhudu, said this at a joint graduation ceremony of Colleges of Education and Francistown College of Technical and Vocational Education (FCTVE) held on Friday at the University of...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
'Uncle Parks' departs in style
Uncle Parks was leading a rural life. He lived in Metsimotlhabe outside Gaborone, where he contributed to the upliftment of the community. Even his house at Metsimotlhabe is modest by his standards. It is not a multi-storied mansion. He...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Women invite media into gender discussion
She said the media is supposed to be the voice of the voiceless and not just concentrate its efforts in the media conferences where speeches are read. Alexander also complained that HIV/AIDS and gender-based violence issues coverage has gone down,...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Women news sources increase to 20 percent-gmps
The study also indicates that there are more women sources in the Public Media at 25% as compared to that of the private media which is 18%. In presenting these findings, Binki Kerileng a gender activist, said that during her time as a...
Mpho Tlale
Correspondent 16 August 2010
Unions, govt agree on truce
The settlement stems from a legal battle between the parties last month after governments attempts to de-recognise the unions were exposed forcing the five to go to the High Court seeking urgent court intervention. The unions cited the Directorate of...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
TAWU claim against Limkokwing dismissed
Before dismissing the application, Ruhukya said that section 17 of the Act provides that a contract of employment for a specified piece of work, without reference to time shall, unless otherwise lawfully determined, terminate when the work specified...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
BDP welcome back two mps
BDP secretary general Thato Kwerepe said on Saturday that they received Mogoditshane MP Patrick Masimolole and his Shoshong counterpart Phillip Makgalemele over the weekend. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Kwerepe said the two MPs were...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Witnesses dedicate kingdom hall in Tlokweng
The kingdom hall is the centre for worship of Jehovah God. The hall was constructed over only two weekends last month by 400 unpaid volunteers. Most of the volunteers travelled from South Africa at their own expense and other areas in Botswana. In...
16 August 2010
No hard feelings
Speaking at a Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) rally to launch him in Lobatse over the weekend, Modubule said his is a battle for liberation and not the BNF or its activists. There has been disappointment among some BNF supporters after...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
BDP concedes bulela ditswe headache
After the party leadership forum/Pitso held at the Maharaja Conference Centre in Gaborone on Saturday, BDP secretary general Thato Kwerepe said that though Bulela Ditswe is democratic, it always brings problems to the party. However, the Pitso...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
Unions, govt agree on truce
The settlement stems from a legal battle between the parties last month after governments attempts to de-recognise the unions were exposed forcing the five to go to the High Court seeking urgent court intervention. The unions cited the Directorate of...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 16 August 2010
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