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Ndaba's burden (Part 2)
Ndaba, the last born in the Gaolathe family, is such a spitting image of his father that if the late Baledzi was a young man today, he would be in the form of Ndaba, and if Ndaba was born in 1942, he would have come in the form of Baledzi. Last-born...
20 December 2010
SA under pressure to join anti-piracy war
Many are asking why South Africa is not joining the international naval fleets to combat Somali piracy, which is essentially an 'African problem'. The European Union (EU) has also asked South Africa on several occasions to join the EU...
20 December 2010
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appears in court
He is appearing at the High Court to appeal against the withdrawal of bail. The Australian is fighting extradition to Sweden over sex charges involving two women. He denies the allegations. Some reports suggested it was Swedish prosecutors who...
20 December 2010
Angola SA's 10th largest source of imports
This was said by Minister of department of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, at the SA/Angola Business Forum that was held in Pretoria on Thursday. Minister Davies told business people that the Infrastructure Construction Programme (ICP)...
20 December 2010
MDC: Zim government failing exiles
"We are deeply disappointed in our own government for not being able to meet the South African government halfway," MDC SA chairman Faustine Moyo snr said at a press briefing in Johannesburg. The Zimbabwean government was currently incapable of...
20 December 2010
Four killed in Ivory Coast protest
Soldiers deployed by Laurent Gbagbo's regime set up a cordon of armoured cars around the broadcaster's Abidjan offices, as France and the United Nations called for restraint and warned of the dangers of a return to violence. Young supporters of...
20 December 2010
Grace Mugabe sues paper over WikiLeaks cable
Last week, The Standard newspaper quoting a cable sent by US ambassador James McGee to Washington in 2008, reported that Grace Mugabe gained millions of dollars from illegal diamonds mining, in the Marange district of eastern Zimbabwe. The...
20 December 2010
Fish Farming: profitability and potentials in Botswana
In fish farming, the farmer grows fish in captivity, thus necessitating the need to pay adequate attention to the health, nutrition and propagation of the fish. More often than not, the farmer's objective is profit-making, in which case the farm has...
20 December 2010
The politics of infiltration: A case study of the Manual Workers Union of Botswana
The growing wealth of the Union, despite the low pay of its members, the embourgeoisement of its employed officers, the domestication of ILO treaties, the limited success of Botswana's opposition parties, and internal divisions within the ruling...
* PNINA WERBNER 20 December 2010
Xavi, Spain complete award double
The world champions completed a Spanish double by being named Team of the Year. In a vote of the 50-year-old magazine's international readers, Portuguese Jose Mourinho was named as World Manager of the Year and Germany's Thomas Muller as the Young...
20 December 2010
Chicken pox outbreak stalls ping pong tourne
Botswana had sent ten ping pong stars for the competition, but they had to return following the outbreak of the epidemic. The local stars left the Mother City on Friday morning. "There was a chicken pox outbreak in Cape Town and the SA Open could...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 20 December 2010
'Lack of home ground a nightmare for Motlakase'
The Palapye boys have to travel away every time they have to play Premier League games, including their home games. Motlakase finished the first round languishing at the bottom of the league table with nine points. Out of the 15 games, they lost...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 20 December 2010
Officials, supporters furious as Rollers' game is postponed
The game had to be called off because the University of Botswana Stadium which was supposed to host the match was locked and reports are that the Premier League committee did not book the venue for the fixture. Multitudes of supporters went home...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 20 December 2010
Sundowns keep marching on
The visting team did not have it easy however, having to really sweat for the win against a side who played over an hour with only 10 men. Early first half action was of a cagey nature as both sides failed to master possession of the ball. While...
20 December 2010
Swapping of players and coaches
Premier League teams continued with the chopping and swapping of coaches. Clubs seem to be playing see-saw with desperate foreign coaches, notably Zimbabweans and Zambians who are in abundance on Premier League Club benches. After winning the league...
20 December 2010
But where are the stadiums?
Two more stadiums the Lobatse and Francistown stadiums were to be constructed while the UB and SSKB stadiums had to be re-grassed. So far only one stadium, the Lobatse stadium, was completed way after schedule following a series of failures to meet...
20 December 2010
Victoria Pendleton wins second World cup gold
Pendleton, who won the team sprint on Thursday, held off a six-woman field to win Saturday's keirin final from French duo Sandie Clair and Virginie Cueff. Hoy beat team-mate Matt Crampton and world champion Gregory Bauge on his way to the sprint...
20 December 2010
Township Rollers dominance
They finished the 2009/2010 season without losing a single match, winning the be MOBILE Premier League title and the prestigious Coca-Cola Cup along the way. Sound leadership of Somerset Gobuiwang seemed to have played a major role in the club's...
20 December 2010
It was a year of the all-conquering Zebras
Whatever transpired on that fateful day in July in Tunis when everyone was busy with the Soccer World Cup in neighbouring South Africa seemed to have totally turned the fortunes of the Zebras. No one really gave the team a chance after the...
20 December 2010
BMC walks over Peril again
Ezikomo nearly saw it slip their fingers as they allowed the visitors into the game after leading 3-0 in the first half but recovered well to come out 5-2 victors. Kenanao 'Flo' Kgetholetsile once again proved an important player for the Lobatse...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 20 December 2010
Kutlwano crowned regional champs again
Despite easily winning the first set 27-17, Kutlwano did not have it easy on the next two sets as De Maputo put up a fierce fight to get back into the match. They narrowly lost the closely contested second set 22-25. When everyone thought the second...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 20 December 2010
Soul Food
It is almost unbelievable that the silly season is upon us! It seems like only yesterday that we were busy planning our 2009 Xmas feasts and excursions and now literally next Sunday we will be at it again. Geez how time flies or is it only my old age...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 20 December 2010
Talking Musika
The announcement on Friday on Botswana Television (Btv) that it shall soon open a channel dedicated to education is most welcome. It fits in well into the idea of public broadcasting which has been discussed in this column and elsewhere on several...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 20 December 2010
Enjoyu the music, have a blast, Merry Christmas
On that note grab one or two and charm you friends and family. There are a lot of music hits out there right now to get you into the festive mood in a big way. As they say, music knows no boundaries. It was no doubt a year of few hits made looking...
20 December 2010
Majalisa holds on her own
Since her departure from Dalom Music stable many of her fans have, however, been wondering if the veteran musician can make it on her own. Well, it is still early days, but on stage she does not need her former boss to shake her followers. The...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 20 December 2010
Best Of Botswana Book Launched In Style
Minister of Trade and Industry Dorcas Makgato Malesu graced the occasion. Amongst others the book profiles Botswana's musical culture, scenic views, lifestyles, as well as profiling selected companies. The inaugural book by Thapelo...
20 December 2010
Culture Spears hosts awards
According to Kabelo Mogwe, the music group that now employs a full-time staff of 39, recognised Joe Maseko as the Producer of the Year. The company has during 2010 released the Ekentolo vol.3, Goo Lowe Cultural Group. Tumelo Lesole, who hails...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 20 December 2010
The night Eureka rocked 'hometown
Just before the local Hip-hop stars showed up, the vibe in front of Lizard Lounge was hyper. One could tell by the throng in front of the nightclub all dressed up in hip-hop gear and ready for the show. The club was then set alight by a...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 20 December 2010
Ghana to begin pumping oil
A consortium led by UK-based Tullow Oil hopes to produce 55, 000 barrels per day, increasing to 120, 000 barrels in six months. Ghana, one of Africa's most stable countries, is expected to earn $400m (£254m) in the first year. But laws meant...
20 December 2010
India, China set $100bn trade target by 2015
The two sides agreed to take measures to promote greater Indian exports to China, to reduce India's trade deficit. Companies have already signed business deals worth $16bn on the opening day of Chinese PM Wen Jiabao's three-day official visit to...
20 December 2010
My Money
Throughout the year, we have been discussing the need to be armed with financial information that will enable you to make smart money decisions. One topic that I have come keeping back to is the need for all investors and borrowers to understand the...
OLEBILE MAKHUPE 20 December 2010
WTO's Lamy tells negotiators to push for Doha deal
WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy said it was no longer enough to have "answering machines" around the table as the WTO's 153 members respond to a call by leaders of the G20 and APEC to finish the Doha round trade talks next year. "We are at the point...
20 December 2010
Global resources spending soars
The boom in capital expenditures, which extends to the oil, natural gas and agribusinesses, comes amid sharply rising prices for commodities such as copper, iron ore, crude oil, sugar and wheat. The investment surge also raises the likelihood of...
20 December 2010
DTC December sight estimated at $420m
Ex-plan, or goods not included in the original intentions to offer (ITOs), was supplied mainly to Indian sightholders which boosted the sight value. DTC spokesperson Louis Prior noted that the sight was uneventful, as is usually the case in...
20 December 2010
BOB makes first bank rate cut in a year
The rate cut, which came just a day after the Central Statistics Office announced that November inflation had remained unchanged at 7.2 percent, marks the first time the policy rate has fallen to single digits in over three years. The bank last cut...
Brian Benza
Staff writer 20 December 2010
DEBSWANA de-localises MD position
The position, which fell vacant in controversial circumstances following the unexpected resignation of Blackie Marole, is not only one of the most lucrative MD positions in Botswana but has often also been viewed as reflection of who calls the shots...
Business Reporter 20 December 2010
A survival strategy for the Eurozone
There are three possible scenarios: 'muddle through', based on the current approach of 'lend and pray'; 'break-up', with disorderly debt restructurings and possible exit of weaker members; and 'greater integration', implying some form of fiscal...
Nouriel Roubini* 20 December 2010
ETCETRA ||
Last Friday's Mmegi carried yet another story of the police threatening journalists and seeking to arrest them – not for obstructing them - which would have been serious but for taking photos of them when in uniform and on duty. ...
SANDY GRANT 20 December 2010
Health Chat
Stress is blamed for a large number of illnesses such as ulcers, headaches, lack of sleep, a reduced immune system and of course heart disease. It can also cause worsening of acne and skin condition such as psoriasis. It has long been...
KIRAN BHAGAT 20 December 2010
Issues in Education
Issues has analysed, compared and presented aspects of the PSLE results for the Kgalagadi, Gantsi, North West, Kweneng and Southern districts in past columns. It has argued that research findings over the years identified differences between...
DORCAS MOLEFE
OWEN PANSIRI
SHELDON WEEKS 20 December 2010
The winners code
Allow us to begin by repeating a true story that has been told often. The story comes from America, but holds one of the most important lessons for us all. It is the story of the little difference that makes a very big difference in life. Here...
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20 December 2010
Bye-bye 2010
It has been a long and hard year. For us in the media the challenges were immense with the economy still on its feet. The blood life of every media is advertising and if it does not come by, that spells doom for the industry, which is already...
EDITOR 20 December 2010
Society scores massive own goal
There are certain social perceptions and expectations that continue to indirectly influence people not to respond to the call for behavioural change. One of those deadly expectations and widely held beliefs is the notion that boys and girls are...
Ike Vavi
Correspondent 20 December 2010
'No one is above the law'
Lot MorokaThe man will be missed in the lower courts. He kept the Regional Magistrates Court above others with his fearless adjudication of cases that were brought before him. The former Regional Magistrate (South) and High Court judge designate, Lot...
20 December 2010
Education wrap up
When the teachers first started threatening to boycott the examinations, most people thought BEC would realise what stood to be lost. But NO. Who are the teachers anyway? Examinations time came and the teachers folded their arms and BEC were left in...
20 December 2010
On your new year's eve resolutions
New Year's Eve has as such always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. So important it is that some have carried out research on it and even offer advice on what to do to keep those...
Lawrence Ookeditse
Correspondent 20 December 2010
The tragic and joyous politics of 2010
It was an action filled year in which rival politicians circled each other, dancing two boxers in a ring while the nation found itself playing audience to an eventful political face-off. There was the flip-flop Phil and other flip floppers. Just...
20 December 2010
Poor condition of road irks chadibe residents
This road is in bad shape. We take our vehicles to mechanics almost daily due to the bad road." This was said by Chadibe village chief, Aaron Boy Nyambe when responding to The Monitor question on the state of the road that passes through the...
Isaac Pinielo
Correspondent 20 December 2010
Witnesses testify against 'CMS mastermind'
Lokwae, who surrendered to the police early this year, is charged with two counts of fraud involving P7,269,429.80. The state alleges that Lokwae and others not before court defrauded the Government of Botswana the sum of P3,797,300.42 as a payment...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 20 December 2010
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