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China warns international media not to cover protest calls
Mysterious online calls for Chinese rallies inspired by Middle Eastern demonstrations have fallen flat here though foreign media have flocked to the proposed rally sites to see if anyone would show up. Though no large protests have occurred, at...
07 March 2011
Arrest warrant for Gaddafi to be issued soon: ICC
"Speed is vital" because "very serious crimes continue being committed," Moreno-Ocampo said in an interview with the Spanish daily El Pais. Prosecutors will investigate between 10 and 15 suspects who ordered the ongoing repression and whose names...
07 March 2011
Gaddafi warns of bloodbath if the West intervenes
As the world clamoured for action to stop Gaddafi using warplanes against his own people and to protect refugees scrambling to escape, the United States and its allies cooled talk of imposing a no-fly zone over his country. US Secretary of State...
07 March 2011
A lone aviator pleads the case for Kosovo
"I have two passports. I got here on a United States passport because technically, here in Botswana, we don't exist. Even though I am here, I don't exist," says James Berisha, a pilot from the Balkan state of Kosovo. His tale paints the story of a...
07 March 2011
The delectable fruit that gets stuck in the canal
FRANCISTOWN: Since ripening a few weeks ago, wild berries are in so much demand on the pavements of Francistown's central business district that they rival sweets, cigarettes and biscuits. They are such a hit with everyone that many steal a...
07 March 2011
A model for SACU ?
These studies are meant to provide inspiration and information to Botswana policy-makers as well as businessmen and show how successful and industrious businessmen have managed to overcome the many known challenges of operating a...
07 March 2011
Towards a better Botswana - A 2011/12 budget response (Part 1)
Madam Speaker, before delving into the budget speech I wish to take this opportunity to wish His Honour the Vice President General Mompati Merafhe, MP for Mahalapye West Constituency a speedy recovery from Milpark Clinic in Johannesburg where he is...
* ISAAC MABILETSA 07 March 2011
The budget of rhetoric and paradox: Economic development versus political expediency
But without clarifying what economic development means in the context of Botswana, bearing in mind its unique challenges and competitive advantages, the budget falls short of identifying practical interventions through which the economy will be...
*JOWITT MBONGWE 07 March 2011
Towards a better Botswana - a 2011/12 budget response Part 2
I support government's efforts to attain this national goal but differ on the modalities of attaining it. However the BNF is extremely concerned that government is still employing the same old strategies and schemes of poverty eradication that have...
*ISAAC MABILETSA 07 March 2011
Soul food
If you are like most people caught in the rat race yet suffering from numerous bouts of stress and low serotonin levels - a sign of depression - chances are you also pay little or no attention to your brain and emotional health. It's about time you...
Boitshepo Giyose 07 March 2011
Talking musika
The event was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, it is reported. The government representatives are quoted committing themselves to promotion of an inclusive language police that seeks to encourage 'unity in diversity'. The civil...
Rampholo Molefhe 07 March 2011
The revolution tears the roof-off
After years of absence from our shores many would have expected the placards advertising their show to create a lot of excitement for fans who have been missing the hit-makers known for their Afro-house tunes, but as is common with shows in Kanye, as...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 07 March 2011
The night of roots at G-wa-wa
Moonga K's twin sister Mwape and their younger sibling Sheba also featured at the event, sharing the stage with their father. They were part of the performances at a roots show held at G-West hall on Saturday featuring a host of players from various...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Grooving in French with lise garnier
On their line up was the main act of the night Miss Lise Garnier who left her audience mesmerised. The French native from Nancy was performing at the Soire Cabaret (Cabaret night) organised by and held at the AFG as it is affectionately known to its...
Daphne Batlhoki
Corresponent 07 March 2011
My money
* Ask yourself, and your bank, if you're getting the best deal - About once a year, talk to a customer services representative at your bank to make sure you're signed up for the right banking programmes to meet your needs. Maybe a simple...
Olebile Makhupe 07 March 2011
SMMEs are essential to economic growth
Speaking at a seminar designed to encourage procurement by SMMEs last Thursday, Mphetlhe said for Botswana to reduce reliance on other countries, mechanisms to promote SMMEs must be put in place. "One such mechanism is local procurement which will...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Cabinet okays BEDIA-IFSC merger draft bill
Last Thursday, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary, Banny Molosiwa, said while the bill awaits parliamentary consideration, consultants have begun work on organisational design and job profiling. "The company started work on 14th January 2011 and...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Multi-billion Pula projects transform Palapye
Besides ranking among the country's greatest investments, the Morupule B Power station, Lotsane dam project near Maunatlala, and Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) development, are powering an economic revolution in...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Barileng goes through to defending chess title
However, the women's field will be very interesting this time around after all the rated players failed to pitch up for the semi-finals played at the Maharaja Conference Centre. Grand master Tuduetso Sabure did not show up, so was her sister...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Santos run wild as GU crash out
Gaborone United (GU) fans will be the first to attest to the saying that football is not a fair game after watching their team succumb to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Uniao Flamengo Santos despite dominating much of the proceedings of the Sunday...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Metropolitan Ups Chess Sponsorship To P74, 000
Announcing the lucrative sponsorship, Metropolitan Botswana Business manager, Masego Mokgolodi said the increase, which comes against difficult times in the national economy, highlights the company's commitment to developing the minds of Botswana...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Botswana thrash SA in boxing friendly
Botswana coach, Khumiso Ikgopoleng, a 2002 All Africa Games bronze medallist, picked a relatively youthful side in a bid to try out new pugilists for the national team. The rookies did not disappoint as they staged an impressive contest against...
Thato Kala
Botswana to meet Singapore in world opener
The 13th World Netball Championships will be held in Singapore at the Singapore Indoor Stadium between July 3-10. The opening game of the world championships however is seen as the battle of the minnows by pundits as both teams are separated by...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Centre Chiefs avalanche buries the birds
Chiefs struck five times in the first half before completing the rout with another four goals in the second half to register the weekend's heaviest victory, 9-0. Chiefs were clearly not going to undermine their opponents and looked determined to get...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 07 March 2011
BMC sees off Tafic
The first half began in a neutral level, with both teams struggling to control the match. A few minutes from the first whistle, BMC had an upper hand. Kenanao Kgetholetsile, a BMC striker, penetrated the TAFIC defence with ease. The Meat Boys...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 07 March 2011
F-TOWN FANS GIVE FRANCO THE THUMBS-UP
He shared the stage with the likes of Shepherd Maleka aka MC Maswe. Franco is set to continue with his album launch and promotion in Ghanzi this coming weekend. Most of Franco's fans narrated of how they like the new album. "Obviously, this new...
Kopano Olesitse
Correspondent 07 March 2011
14 audition for Miss Botswana in Kanye
Motse Lodge, which on Friday night hosted popular South African house band Revolution hosted the auditions on Saturday. The process was considerably slow with contestants filtering in and by 12 noon only seven young girls had been assessed. But by...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 07 March 2011
Shanti Lo wows them
The performance showcased Shanti Lo as fashionista, performer and singer. It was the show to launch the new CD Lerato. The concert was organised by Katumbela's StreetHorn Promotions. This is the third album for Shanti Lo and first...
Ulf Nemark
Correspondent 07 March 2011
Like father, Like son
Thus spoke Saif al-Islam Gaddafi in March 2010, referring to the leaders of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), an armed organisation that had attempted to assassinate his father, Muammar Gaddafi, three times in the mid-1990's. This may seem...
07 March 2011
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When responding, the Minister declined to answer advising the National Assembly that matters concerning national security were none of its business. Last week, the Acting Minister of Defence, Justice and Security similarly informed the National...
Sandy Grant 07 March 2011
Health chat
This is a common condition and there are many scientific approaches to help you. Regular exercise, even moderate amounts, can significantly reduce pre-menstrual tension (PMT). Regular walks several times a week have been shown to...
Kiran Bhagat 07 March 2011
Issues in education
Since the 1948 United Nations Declaration of Education as a Human Right, governments and human rights movements have sustained an unprecedented intent to see that every person is accorded access to educational opportunities. Such principles...
DORCAS MOLEFHE
OWEN PANSIRI
SHELDON WEEKS 07 March 2011
The winners code
The Golconda diamond mines are situated in south central India in the state of Hyderabad. The distinguishing characteristic of the Golconda diamonds is their incredible transparency, whiteness and purity. Over the centuries, these diamond mines...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 07 March 2011
A New start: why stone the messenger?
The book, an excellent text save for an inappropriate chapter, is on the lips of everyone after the news media wrote about the offending content of the chapter. The chapter, as discussed elsewhere in this publication, explicitly discusses sex issues....
07 March 2011
Pastor's wife loses in cheating case
Mpho Marea Sebutlana, who immediately told the court of her intention to appeal, had dragged Keabetse Mauco to court, alleging that she had caught her red-handed in the sitting room of Mauco's house with her husband. Marea is the wife of youthful...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
My African Dream top 6, a thriller
Before that revellers were treated to everything from dancers, Flexyville blowing fire on stage and performing heart-stopping stunts with chairs and Bollywood Girls throwing fake blood into the crowd, to ear-shattering screams of overzealous...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
My Star hopefuls in battle of the vocals
The Top 26 appeared here in the arena where dreams are born - here where Kgalalelo Abotseng and others before her sang their way up the entertainment ladder. It is also the avenue that opened them training opportunities as well. Just after the...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Alleged serial rapist tells court its all lies
He told the Court that one of the women he is accused of raping was actually his secret lover. When defending himself Simon said that on November 3rd 2008 he decided to go and check her secret lover, A, at her place. "When we arrived at her...
Maitseo Molowane
Correspondent 07 March 2011
Father of the su calls it a day
The 77-year-old Musa has been actively involved in the movement, as well as church work, education, as well as being the principal at the Botswana Bible Training Institute in Tlokweng during his 51 years of ministerial work. Musa was born at...
Kopano Olesitse
Correspondent 07 March 2011
Dignash outshines sa's Kau at the sun
Comedy fans from around Gaborone filled the place to the rafters, literally. Dignash started the show with a very impressive joke that had David Kau's name mentioned in it, and he went on throughout the night cracking the audience's ribs with his...
Victor Muyakwabo
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
* Meerkats survey their realm in scene straight out of The Lion King
As in the hit animated movie, an adult meerkat surveys the plains of Africa and seems to be saying, "One day, all this will be yours," placing an arm around his son's shoulders as the pair scan the horizon together. The copy-kat moment was...
07 March 2011
Dijeng, the woman physiotherapist enjoying her success
Matilda Mazwiduma Dijeng is among the first few women in Botswana to qualify as a physiotherapist and she is one of the very best. Setting foot in her office located along Blue Jacket Street just in a complex opposite the Civic Centre,...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 07 March 2011
HIV/AIDS NGO, light and courage Re-launched
LCCT is a foundation in Francistown that gives hope to those living with HIV thanks to funding by the USAID through PEPFAR. Briefing the press on Friday, LCCT chief executive officer (CEO) Paula Makatesi said that the aim of the fora they will hold...
Patricia Maganu-Edwin
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Border jumpers a security threat - Seretse
Contributing to a Labour and Home Affairs budget proposal last Thursday, the Member of Parliament for Serowe North East, Ramadeluka Seretse, said because Botswana has the promise of a better life, everyone wants to the country. Seretse urged...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Woman held in connection with infanticide
"The woman worked in Molepolole but she came to Tati Siding earlier this year with the new-born baby, the Commander of Gerald Police Station, Motsholathebe Mothibi, told The Monitor in an interview. "People became suspicious when they suddenly did...
Kopano Olesitse
Correspondent 07 March 2011
Now census investigates internet access, cellphone
However, Home Based Care questionnaire will be excluded because the Central Statistics says data for such is available from inter-censal surveys and administration records. This year's census will take place during the school terms. The CSO says...
07 March 2011
'Court did not issue summons to land fraud accused
Unoda Mack, of Bahuma and Company, told the court, held at the Francistown Civic Centre (FCC) as it was anticipated there would be a huge crowd that Mokgokong was never served with summonses. The attorney, who is jointly representing the interdicted...
Gale Ngakane
Correspondent 07 March 2011
Govt wants stolen cms money back
State prosecutors Merapelo Mokgosi and Priscilla Israel told court after conviction of Patrick Cole, Abram Marumo, Bushy Nthibo, Norman Maja and David Tumagole that they intend making an application for compensation by the convicts. On Friday, Judge...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
Court finds 5 guilty in CMS fraud case
Five men involved in the P21 million Central Medical Stores scam have been found guilty by the High Court Judge, Lot Moroka, who returned to the Magistrate Court to finish the long running fraud case he has been over seeing for years, before he...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
LCW to pay retrenchees full benefits
After protracted negotiations last Thursday, LCW agreed to pay the concerned employees leave days accrued as at January 17, 2011 up to and including February 28, 2011. LCW further agreed to pay repatriation allowance of P6 per km to each employee's...
Chandapiwa Baputaki
Staff Writer 07 March 2011
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