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Our Heritage
True Mmegi did give it a go with an editorial which largely viewed heritage in terms of art, Michael Dingake, bless him, wrote forcefully about the heritage of politics and I have suggested elsewhere that the country has a rich agricultural...
SANDY GRANT 23 August 2010
BFTU must stop its obsession with other unions and concentrate on its mandate
Since its formation as BOFESETE in 1986 and subsequent registration in 1987 (as an association then), the organisation has not lost its focus. It has worked tirelessly with several civil society organisations like labour, media, churches,...
23 August 2010
BMD exposes 'The Left' for what it really is
The current mucking about inside and between political parties should serve to - once and for all - do away with the myth that their multiplicity offers the electorate that much sought-after commodity, variety and contrast. If anything, recent...
23 August 2010
Inside Nchindogate - in their own words
The most high-profile of the state witnesses to appear this week was former director of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime, Tymon Katlholo. He had been sitting outside in a chair waiting for his turn as one witness went through the...
23 August 2010
Time for honest presidents to quit SADC
But then, SADC was not formed to perform any meaningful purpose; SADC was formed to fan the egos of regional leaders and, in that regard, it is performing its duties well. Thus I was astounded when SADC "came down hard" on Robert Mugabe and Morgan...
DON-MARTN ROPAFADZO
Correspondent 23 August 2010
That surly driver could kill you!
It is not that difficult to get a driver's licence in Botswana. You simply need to pass the theory test, the parking test, the road test and you are set. Afterall, you can turn a steering wheel and tell the accelerator from the brake pedal. Plus,...
23 August 2010
Why - asks Paul Rantao
The politically robust opinion pieces attest to Rantao's proficiency and verve as an investigative journalist who relished playing the role of critical witness to Botswana's imperfect past and present. The articles are living examples of Rantao's...
TIRO SEBINA 23 August 2010
Junior Tennis Tournament Kicks-Off Today
Speaking at a press conference last Friday, BTA president, Judge Mookodi said the tournament is used to nurture tennis talent in Botswana and to select national team players. He explained that the BTA has introduced a ranking system to gauge players'...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 23 August 2010
BOPSSA Teams Leave For International Ball Games
The cricket team was meant to participate in the games but this has not been possible due to financial constraints. Hosts Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho will take part in the competition. Botswana will be making its debut in the competition while...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 23 August 2010
The Reds Embarrass Notwane
Gaborone United (GU) got off to a good start in the 2010-2011 be MOBILE Premier League campaign after a 4-1 thumping of city rivals Notwane at the Molepolole Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The win was the second in a row for GU against Notwane...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
New Boys Share Spoils
TASC, who returned to the top flight after two seasons in the First Division took the lead in the 60th minute when Mthandazo Mthonzi scored the opener after neat exchanges with Onkabetse Kgaogano and Kelebogile Mausu. Miscellaneous striker...
Mogomotsi Buzwani
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Kgetholetsile Stuns Gunners
Mmesi who has been coaching in the First Division was in charge as head coach, Kaizer Kalambo is still recovering after being released from hospital last week. Kgetholetsile broke away from his marker Lorato Mokalake late in the game and saw debutant...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Referee Robs Newcomers Peril
With the score locked at 1-1 with a minute into referee's optional time, Dintwa and Rapoo shockingly allowed Rollers' Sekhana 'Nandos' Koko to stab home the winner from outside the box with Black Peril's injured goalkeeper, Mosweu Thakadu rolling on...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Selefu 23 August 2010
23 August 2010
Motorists Who Run Over Children Are A Disgrace
The area where the accident happened is both a neighbourhood area and a shopping centre. What sort of speed was this driver going that he could not control his vehicle as it veered off the road? We can only surmise that one of several things might...
EDITOR 23 August 2010
The Gulf War At 20
This was accomplished with only modest human and economic cost to the extraordinary multi-national coalition assembled by President George H.W. Bush. Since then, the United States has used military force numerous times for a range of purposes....
* Richard Haass 23 August 2010
The Road To Food Security
Thanks to the cooperative and support from other farmers, she now has a thriving business and all of her children are in school. On the way to meet her, I passed women walking through mud to the market with large loads of fruit and vegetables...
* Kanayo F. Nwanze 23 August 2010
Etecetera II
But I wondered how young reporters today can imagine the sort of situation that existed then? Fortunately, Sheila Bagnall, in her 'Letters From Botswana 1966-74' has given us a vivid day by day account of life at Swaneng with wonderful human interest...
SANDY GRANT 23 August 2010
Health Chat
AnswerCongratulations on starting a healthy weight loss programme. As I've said before, the only way to lose weight and keep it off is to adopt a lifestyle of eating less and exercising more. Of course, I know this is much easier said...
KIRAN BHAGAT 23 August 2010
Issues In Education
These include: preserving cherished values of the past, recreating the present and shaping the future. Different schools of thought vary on the need for individuals to survive in communities as fully participating members and more recently as a part...
D. MOLEFE
O. PANSIRI
S. WEEKS 23 August 2010
The Winners Code
He communicates the idea that sometimes life is like a wrestling match in which we are all compelled to engage with challenges. There are many strategies and techniques to be used in this battle but one of the most important techniques is the SUMO...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 23 August 2010
Save The Child Next Door
At some point in your life you felt desperately in need of something but at least you were able to share it with your friend and even went to the extent of finally getting it, because you are capable. Now put that remote control on the table, walk...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Women Challenge Men's Authority
She is a member of a new class that is emerging in our society. It is a societal class that seems to be shaking the foundation of the patriarchal society. The emergence of this class asks questions about the myth that says women are...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Vendors Complain Of Low Business
The vendors who have become an integral part of the public transport industry. The vendors have come to understand the language of the vendors who sell various merchandise like magazines, airtime, food snacks, soft drinks, bottled water,...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 23 August 2010
SA Sugar Producers Seek Interim EU Trade Pact
The EU, South Africa's largest trading partner, unveiled a new trade regime last year that allowed the world's poorest countries quota and tariff-free access into the market. South Africa, the continent's biggest economy, is not regarded as a least...
23 August 2010
My Money
The level of interest rates can be used to determine how profitable your investments are or how much you pay for money that you borrow. The cost of goods often factors into account the level of interest rates which often affects the cost of...
OLEBILE MAKHUPE 23 August 2010
Towards A Regional Diamond Centre
The idea of founding a diamond centre in Botswana was born as early as 2002, but the centre was actually established only in 2008. Akolang Tombale, the architect of the Botswana diamond industry, who was born and raised in Botswana when it was a poor...
23 August 2010
Attitudes becoming 'More Hostile' To Mining - Fraser Institute
No fewer than 41 of the 51 jurisdictions surveyed - some 80% - made that point.The institute conducted an update to its annual survey during the month of June, "following the global recovery in commodity prices and the introduction of new regulatory...
23 August 2010
Bumper Stone Volumes Expected At August Sight
Diamond industry insiders say DTCB's July and August sights are traditionally high volume as sightholders beef up stocks ahead of the festive season, the diamond retail industry's peak period. The cutting and polishing firms take about four months...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
BDC Lends Financial Support To Bobirwa Groups
One of the groups is the Tsatsi Le Etla Basket Group. Speaking during a visit by the media to the project, BDC public relations manager, Gomolemo Zimona, explained that BDC is multifaceted and does not concentrate on assisting big organisations...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Talana Farm Eyes Lucrative SA Export Market
Speaking during a media tour last week, Talana Farm's General Manager, Jannie Willemse, said the farm is being operated by Botalana Ventures in partnership with Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) from which they have enjoyed massive support since...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Be Mobile Launches New Products
The announcement was made by BTC Group Communications Manager, Golekanye Molapisi, at a media briefing at Lekidi Football Centre in Gaborone recently. Molapisi said the BTC group, which is made up of Telecomms, Botsnet and be MOBILE, will be taking...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Soul Food
The other work and realities of hunger and malnutrition on our continent took over - Niger, southern Sudan, you name it, all in a serious food crisis and human decimation. While other people around the world are struggling with wanting to shed...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 23 August 2010
Talking Musika
I have a quicker sense of economics than most in the recording industry and journalism, but it would be absolutely impossible for me to compose music, play it, record it, market it, sell it and create a self general ting enterprise out of the...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 23 August 2010
'Bandleng Season 1.0' Shown At Maitisong
It was a gala premier open to the general public for free. It was graced by the presence of the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, Samuel Outlule, who gave the keynote address. Outlule congratulated Johnson...
Sasa Majuma
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Juju Boy To Drop 'White Music'
The Gothic young man who now sports new star tattoos on his right arm says that his birthday is in October hence the reason he settled on the month for his release. Juju Boy said that he decided to settle on the name 'White Music' because of the...
Mpho Tlale
Correspondent 23 August 2010
BDP, Save For The Toxins, Is Very Much Alive
Four decades ago, the founding fathers of what would become the Botswana Democratic Party, popularly known as Domkrag, gathered under a Morula tree in Gaborone to start what some suggest is now ending. In passing, it may be necessary to note that...
Bashi Letsididi
Correespondent 23 August 2010
Harrassment Of Learner Drivers Is A Concern On Our Roads
Another car suddenly approaches from the back. The driver of the approaching car suddenly opens the car window. He opens his mouth and shouts, "You are delaying us! This is not a driving school! Go and learn how to drive before you attempt to drive...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Disability Must Be Respected - Motingwa
Motingwa is the head of the coordinating office of people with disabilities that falls under the Office of the President. He was appointed in January to set up the new division. Motingwa did not have to be hired in order to deal with...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 23 August 2010
CMS Graft Case Set For October
This is after the case was postponed on Friday to give way to the on-going Nchindo trial. Regional Magistrate Lot Moroka set new dates for continuation of the trial to October 4 and 18-19. Moroka said the court will decide on who among the 11...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Situation Improves At Kalamare School
No male pupils have been affected in this development, Principal Education Officer for the region, Kenneth Habana, says.Despite the growth in cases, Habana said there has been a remarkable change, evidenced by a reduction in the duration taken for...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Chinese In Botswana Ignore Family Planning
The northern city's business district has been the domain of the Chinese for sometime now. Some have been in the country for more than 15 years, and these are those that look back to years when business was brisk and shake their heads at the present...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 23 August 2010
Motlhale Denies Return To BDP
Motlhale joined the newly formed Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) last month after defecting from the BDP.But there have been reports this week that Motlhale could be on his way back to the BDP. This follows the return of two MPs to the BDP...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 23 August 2010
No Regulations For Hair Salons
A hairdresser at The Loom Hair Salon, Florence Mlusadi, was the first to express her bitterness saying, they are barely surviving due to the illegal hairdressers, most of whom are Zimbabweans. She is only able to make a pittance at the end of the...
Keabetswe Newel
Laone Nkwane
Thusang Baraedi
Correspondents 23 August 2010
Matsosakgabo Women Graduate
The women's regiment, crowned Matsosakgabo comprising 1,440 women graduated to an essential chapter of life-womanhood, as per the Sekgatla tradition, last Saturday. The Mochudi main Kgotla is filled to the brim. Bakgatla from all corners of Botswana...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Student Trip Sour For Some, Glorious For Others
The needy looked on in envy as the buses carrying their well off friends passed them by. They desperately wanted to see these beautiful places in the city but their parents could not raise the needed P450 for the trip. "We brought 57 students out of...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
The Consumer Fair Is Here
Despite the slight drop in the number of exhibitors this year, there has been an increase in the number of stalls. The number of exhibitors dropped a little from 320 last year to 318, while the stalls increased to 517 from 507 last...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Forty-six In Mental Hospital At President's Pleasure
The Monitor has learnt that the longest serving is a 62-year-old man who was placed under the custody of the hospital in November 1990 then called Lobatse Mental Hospital. The Monitor investigations have also found that a Mahalapye man, Liberty...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Israeli Study Offers Hope For Aids Cure
Just last week, some Israeli researchers announced in the AIDS Research and Therapy journal that it is possible that they have found a cure to HIV/AIDS, a pandemic, which has crippled nations economically, socially and politically. Findings by the...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
Indian Gang Smash Neighbour's House
Trouble started when the Indians returned home at night and found a car parked in front of their gate. The owner of the car was at a party in the neighbouring Plot 28319. One of the Indians, Sundy Vecatasumy told The Monitor that when they asked for...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 23 August 2010
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