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Brady bonds for the Eurozone
This is completely at odds with the facts. European bond markets are again delivering a chilling message to global policymakers. With bonds of "peripheral" eurozone nations continuing to fall in value, the risk of Irish, Greek, and Portuguese...
* SIMON JOHNSON and
PETER BOONE 27 September 2010
The IMF and global coordination
Asia remained leery of the Fund a full 10 years after the currency crises of the late 1990's.  Its analytical talents remained high but downsizing placed them at risk. The crisis changed all that.  It became clear that the IMF has a...
27 September 2010
Commonwealth Games: Canada and New Zealand delay departures
Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell will seek guarantees from Manmohan Singh that India is capable of turning around its shambolic preparation for the Games in time for the opening ceremony on 3 October, following the collapse...
27 September 2010
UN panel accuses Israel of war crimes for 'unlawful' assault on Gaza flotilla
The report by three experts appointed by the UN's Human Rights Council (UNHRC) described the seizure of MV Mavi Marmara, a Turkish vessel, by Israeli commandos as illegal under international law. It condemned the treatment of the passengers and crew...
27 September 2010
Cosatu plans 'corruption watch'
It also lashed out at the private sector and "tenderpreneurs", who have infiltrated the African National Congress (ANC). Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said this "powerful" anti-corruption institution of civil society will comprise a team...
27 September 2010
Ivory Coast starts paying former rebels for peace
The New Forces rebels had long feared the government would renege on their promises to hand thousands of former rebel fighters payouts meant to help them adjust to civilian life, as agreed under a 2007 peace accord. Karna Soro, head of the New...
27 September 2010
Cosatu plans 'corruption watch'
It also lashed out at the private sector and "tenderpreneurs", who have infiltrated the African National Congress (ANC). Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said this "powerful" anti-corruption institution of civil society will comprise a team...
27 September 2010
BDP discovers 'what democracy is all about'
In a series of strikes, the employees united around their trade unions and went on to express their anger against the employer, the government. The teachers, who called for their working hours to be cut to eight, in line with other public servants,...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Dare Devils Upset Gujarat XI
After posting a moderate 114 runs, Dare Devils had given Gujarat XI an easy target to chase. But they failed to take advantage when Dare Devils staged a spirited fightback. First Rakesh Chandra bowled out Rauf Sheikh with a first ball beauty. He...
Sanjay Goel
Correspondent 27 September 2010
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Grobler wins Toyota Desert Race again
The South African popularised the Nissan hardbody, locally known as Mantshwabisi, by winning back-to-back races in three consecutive years. He made history again yesterday when he won the race with a BMW X3 which was making its maiden appearance in...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Mamoja-Diskie sink Ezinkomo
The visiting ECCO ran away with a 2-1 victory on Saturday through first half goals from Mandlaenkosi 'Sukunyetsa' Sibanda. Kenanao Kgetholetsile pulled one back for BMC in the second half when the homeside came out with guns blazing trying to force a...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 27 September 2010
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Chiefs go down to Tafic
A shock 2-0 loss to Extension Gunners a fortnight ago was followed by a 1-0 humbling by struggling TAFIC at the Francistown Stadium on Saturday. TAFIC scored through a penalty from  Clarkson Dzimbiri at the death of the game. Chiefs' supporters...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
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The Reds target Mapantsula
Against Black Peril, the Reds rested many key players and struggled throughout the Be MOBILE Premier League game they won 1-0 at the University of Botswana (UB) Stadium in Gaborone. The poor finishing had their supporters wondering what could have...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
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Gunners' good run continues
Gunners take on GU at the newly-built Lobatse Stadium on Thursday during the Independence Day celebrations.Gunners have now won three times in a row after losing the opening two games of the season. But Mapantsula's performance has declined...
Tshepo Molwane
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Talking Musika
Botswana celebrates 44 years of independence on Thursday.  It will be a full week after South Africa celebrated Heritage Day, a national holiday that has replaced the days of the apartheid regime such as the 'The Battle of Blood River' and...
Rampholo Molefhe 27 September 2010
Soul Food
Seriously if you thought in your wildest dreams that there is a potion you can buy, drink or rub to shed years off your life, well, think again.  It is not as simple as all that.  But it can be done. The secret of health,longevity and...
Boitshepo Giyose 27 September 2010
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Sefhako is miss independence
The first princess is Dimakatso Gopane, while the second princess is Lebogang McIntyre. Speaking in an interview after the show, Sefhako said she did not expect to win because the competition was tough.  Moreover the other contestants were more...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 September 2010
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Reformed church inter-synod groups sing god's praises
My pen is still dancing to the reverberations of the good choral performance offered last Saturday during the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa and the Dutch Reformed Church's annual Inter-Synod music competitions at the SSKB auditorium....
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
My Money
This week I thought I would share with you these wonderful tips for getting the most out of your relationship with the bank- adapted from www.selfhelp/banking Try these banking tips for obtaining attractive interest rates, low bank fees and solid...
Olebile Khupe 27 September 2010
Spain approves 2011 'austerity' budget
Presenting the details, Finance Minister Elena Salgado described the outline 2011 budget as "austere". Madrid has promised European counterparts to cut its deficit to 6% of its gross domestic product (GDP) next year, from 11.1% last year. EU...
27 September 2010
Namibia launches gasification power plant
The Combating Bush Encroachment for Namibia's Development (CBEND), installed a 250-kilowatt wood gasification power plant, thereby establishing the country's first independent power producer. The plant, which is a European Union-funded project, was...
27 September 2010
Unions launch own property scheme
Unigem is owned by the Botswana Teachers' Union, Botswana Secondary School Teachers' Union, Botswana Public Employees' Union, the Botswana Land Boards and Local Authorities Workers' Union and the National Amalgamated Central and Local Government and...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 September 2010
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Urban slums Could overwhelm Africa -Bhc
This was one of the key issues that emerged from a training session at the African Union Housing Finance (AUHF) conference in Gaborone last week. According to Thupa Thupa, of the Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC), statistics presented and analysed...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Japan's savings crisis
First, some background. Japan was long famous for having the highest saving rate among the industrial countries.In the early 1980's, Japanese households were saving about 15% of their after-tax incomes. Those were the days of sharply rising incomes,...
*Martin Feldstein 27 September 2010
The great game's new players
In the East, a large number of Chinese troops have entered Pakistani-held territory high in the mountain fastness of the Kashmir Karakorams, in the picturesque Gilgit-Baltistan region, not far from the glacial battlefield of Siachen, where India and...
*Jaswant Singh 27 September 2010
Etcetera II
Unsurprisingly, land, as a topic, is raised again and again.  Gaborone has no land for development, it is claimed. The Batlokwa have little land and what they once had has now been acquired by foreigners and non-Batlokwa.  The Balete...
Sandy Grant 27 September 2010
Health Chat
I have warts on my feet, what should I do about them? Answer  These are called plantar warts and are, simply warts that grow on the bottom [ i.e. the plantar surface] of the feet. Like warts found elsewhere on the body they are caused by the...
Kiran Bhagat 27 September 2010
Issues In Education
The previous Issues indicated that whatever perspective educational planners choose to follow they should first contextualise the approach to the local socio-economic, political and cultural situation. Botswana's education system has been constantly...
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O.Pansiri
S.Weeks 27 September 2010
The Winners Code
On September 16 2010, the University of the Free State witnessed an extraordinary achievement.  Anna de Jager, a 93-year-old grandmother received her  doctoral degree in theology.  It is important to emphasise that this was not an...
George Chingarande 27 September 2010
Invest in the arts
On this occasion, The Monitor applauds the resilience of the nation for having graduated from the list of the 10 most impoverished countries at independence to what is now regarded as a middle level economy. Within the movement from a population of...
27 September 2010
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Uncertainty about exams unsettles students
For the past several years, some of them have been busy with their preparation for the final examinations that could determine their future careers.  For others, the exams are a license that will pave the way for them to continue with their...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 27 September 2010
How a nationwide strike would devastate Botswana
Workers will always strike when they feel that their interests are not met or are being ignored by the employer.  As far back as March 14, 1152 B.C., workers went on strike.  A case in point is the strike of ancient Egypt's Artisans of the...
27 September 2010
'Missing people' do not always go missing
Every year the police record high numbers of people who go missing. But are these cases genuine or it is just a case of a naughty girl who has sneaked out to go and see her boyfriend? According to the police, 800 people were reported missing in the...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 September 2010
Makgaba endures 44 years of misery
Makgaba settlement is situated about 20 kilometres from Mokubilo Village. Residents say that they have to go to Mokubilo for services. Makgaba residents say they have been staying in that settlement for as long as they can remember. Some of them are...
Patricia Maganu
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
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Boko under threat?
The Monitor has learnt that the plot is said to be led by secretary general Akanyang Magama and other party politburo big wigs. Their plan is said to be to remove Boko, who took over the BNFL leadership from Otsweletsi Moupo, and replace him with...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Most Batswana won't countenance cremation
But for most indigenous Batswana, cremation is something that is alien and completely unacceptable.  For many families, it would be a taboo to cremate one of their own. Only Muslims have become to be associated with cremation in Botswana and...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 September 2010
Herdsman accused of raping teen girl
Matsiloje station commander, Superintendent Booker Osupile, revealed that the girl was on the same night referred to Nyangabwe Referral Hospital after the incident where the doctor's report confirmed that she was raped. According to Osupile, the...
Mogomotsi Buzwani
Correspondent 27 September 2010
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Workers' insurance vital - Tsiane
Various presenters including Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA) Permanent Secretary (PS) Segakweng Tsiane made this call at the Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) workers' compensation conference in Gaborone last Friday. The one-day conference...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Thirteen prison graduates get Christian life certificates
Among them were David Afrikaner, Teboho Maisa, David Tumagole and Michael Tshabalala. The pioneering group under the Prisons Fellowship coordinated by Happy Dintsi was praised for taking a step in the right direction, shaping inmates into responsible...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Money Disappears From Capital Bank Account
David Mholo is up in arms after P100,000 disappeared from his account at the bank. He told The Monitor that the signature used to fleece his money had been badly forged. He said he went to the bank last Thursday after he failed to cash money from the...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
CDC opposition councillors explain walk out
Addressing a press conference in Serowe Hotel last Friday, over 20 opposition councillors said the walk out by six of them was an agreement from their caucus. Hence they turned up in large numbers at the confer ence to show solidarity with...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
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BMD Accuse BDP Of Plagiarism
A fuming Kabo Morwaeng of BMD said he learnt with shock that their idea, which was pitched at the party's leadership seminar in Palapye early this month, had been hijacked by the BDP. Speaking to The Monitor on Friday, Morwaeng said they were in the...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
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BNF summons youth over media utterances
The Monitor has learnt that the BNF top brass is not happy with statements made by Youth League secretary general, Arafat Khan and spokesman, Maikgantsho Ramontsho on the congress resolution that allows expelled members to come back to the party....
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 27 September 2010
Brady bonds for the Eurozone
This is completely at odds with the facts. European bond markets are again delivering a chilling message to global policymakers. With bonds of "peripheral" eurozone nations continuing to fall in value, the risk of Irish, Greek, and Portuguese...
* SIMON JOHNSON and
PETER BOONE 28 September 2010
The IMF and global coordination
Asia remained leery of the Fund a full 10 years after the currency crises of the late 1990's.  Its analytical talents remained high but downsizing placed them at risk. The crisis changed all that.  It became clear that the IMF has a...
28 September 2010
BDP discovers 'what democracy is all about'
In a series of strikes, the employees united around their trade unions and went on to express their anger against the employer, the government. The teachers, who called for their working hours to be cut to eight, in line with other public servants,...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 28 September 2010
Uncertainty about exams unsettles students
For the past several years, some of them have been busy with their preparation for the final examinations that could determine their future careers.  For others, the exams are a license that will pave the way for them to continue with their...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 28 September 2010
How a nationwide strike would devastate Botswana
Workers will always strike when they feel that their interests are not met or are being ignored by the employer.  As far back as March 14, 1152 B.C., workers went on strike.  A case in point is the strike of ancient Egypt's Artisans of the...
28 September 2010
'Missing people' do not always go missing
Every year the police record high numbers of people who go missing. But are these cases genuine or it is just a case of a naughty girl who has sneaked out to go and see her boyfriend? According to the police, 800 people were reported missing in the...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 September 2010
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