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Israeli PM vows "vigorous" act after Jerusalem bombing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the attack late in the day, vowing to act "vigorously." "They are trying to test our resolve and the fortitude of our people. They will learn that the government, the Israeli Defence...
28 March 2011
Nigeria urges firmer UN stance on Ivory Coast
Meanwhile, Angola said its position was in line with that of the African Union, which has endorsed Alassane Ouattara as the top cocoa grower's elected president despite incumbent Laurent Gbagbo's refusal to step down after a November 28...
28 March 2011
Air strikes fail to dislodge Gaddafi armour
Gaddafi's tanks rolled back into Misrata under the cover of darkness and began shelling the area near the main hospital, residents and rebels said, resuming their attack after their guns were silenced in daylight hours by Western...
28 March 2011
St Joseph's student tops BGCSE exams
She got nine A* and one B in English Language to narrowly emerge tops ahead of Seitshiro Ivan of Lobatse Secondary School. Ivan also had 64 points but with eight A* and a B in Accounting. The other students who appear in the top five are Lemao...
CHANDAPIWA BAPUTAKI
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Is defense and security a priority in Botswana?
In Parliament it has become the subject of intense debate. Ironically, the Police Mobile Unit (PMU), the precursor of the Botswana Defense Force was formed in 1976 as a result of pressure from the opposition Botswana Peoples' Party when the...
EDWARD BULE
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari Desert
So today we look at a Maun-based company that successfully exports boats from a landlocked country to over a dozen countries throughout Africa. Superficially when you look at this as a business idea- exporting boats from the edge of the Kalahari, it...
ROMAN GRYNBERG* 28 March 2011
Depleted wells drown UB Giants
Wells, who were without Gaothabogwe Gadifele, James Matoroke, Itumeleng Radinaane, Olebile Letsebe, Lesedi Mokgopong, Walter Levers, got off to a good start, getting two scores in the opening inning. Their early breakthrough came through Aobakwe...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 28 March 2011
BDF IX down Police
The soldiers showed strength of character when they bounced back from an early 0-2 deficit to emerge tops. Police batter Ben Thamage got the first home run of the game in the second inning. But a resurgent BDF showed why they have steam-rolled past...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Namibia beat Botswana
The goal came from Shirley Cloete who converted from the spot after 75 minutes following Kgomotso Molefe's foul on Zenatha Coleman. The Namibians dominated possession throughout the match and had more chances at goal with the first one coming two...
28 March 2011
Young Zebras fall in Egypt
Shortly after they were beaten 5-0 by visiting South Africa's Under-23 side in Lobatse, Daniel 'Chicco' Nare's charges travelled to Egypt where they lost in a match in which they would have conceded more goals. Two headers from Hesham Mohamed and...
28 March 2011
BNSC, DSR disagree over constituency leagues
"This is serious KK [Kitso Kemoeng]; bring those documents in the next executive meeting. If you do not have them, then you will have to go hunting for them," BNSC chairperson Daniel Tau told Kemoeng at the council's Ordinary General Meeting last...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Zebras: where it all began
Botswana came in the very final group K, with only four teams in the group then, with the other being Tunisia, Malawi and Chad.Having won the AFCON and appearing in numerous finals in the past, Tunisia was the clear favourites to qualify from the...
28 March 2011
We did it!
The Zebras became the first side to qualify for the 2012 AFCON finals after completing a double over Chad with a 1-0 win. A 54th-minute opportunistic Jerome Ramatlhakwana's strike ensured qualification. About 100 supporters who accompanied the team...
Mqondisi Dube
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Soul food
The holidays are long over and oops another is just around the corner. Easter. After a season of enjoying and over-indulging in a variety of mouth-watering foods many of us will make losing weight a high priority on our, "to do...
BOITSHEPO GIYOSE 28 March 2011
Groove Cartel & D Mos album launch massive
Inside patrons hardly got space to dance to tunes of the album simply titled Explosive House 1. Motsweding fm's Douglas Mosadi was in town and no one wanted to miss this show. Well, they all left happy after the South African and the two locals who...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Dancing to trash - Patubate
The source of this entertaining trash and noise came from far Brasil in Brazil. Gaborone revellers got the best of Brazilian musical group, Patubate when it created all the noise that one could ever imagine in this world. They drummed to their very...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
A poetry feast for Maun
The poetry festival organised by the Maun-based poetry group 'Poetavango' pitted together poets from southern Africa and as far as the United States of America for a performance that left many who attended the show calling for more. While obviously...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Of thunderstorm, art, wine and music
The colourful evening at the gallery somehow made up for the disruptions and near chaos caused by the thunderstorm and heavy showers that seized the town just moments before the much-publicised art exhibition by a talented young local painter,...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Batshu praises eye-opening ditshwanelo film festival
Officially opening the 11th Annual Ditshwanelo Human Rights Film Festival at the Audio-Visual Centre at Maru-a-Pula school on Thursday, Batshu said the films the festival has exhibited over the years have indeed enlightened Batswana on issues they...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Defining grandeur with latin dance
It aims to be a regular feature every Thursday to add colour to the Gaborone's entertainment landscape.The opening night attracted high profile clientele from the diplomatic missions and the corporate sector. The city's big spenders queued to...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Splash fans brave heavy down pours
There were fears earlier on when power cuts threatened to stop the much anticipated show from proceeding, but patrons most of them locked out at the time stayed put until electricity returned after 10 pm. However, the long wait resulted in...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Mophato wins at mad finale
The group's creative, energetic and fun-filled performance at Cresta Hotel this Friday swept them through to winning the unprecedented P50 000 cash prize ahead of singers Tshegofatso Serite, who was voted second best and Moonga Kapambwe, voted as the...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Subscriber home repair outfit launched
Home Assist, which is managed by Joy Rankhudu, was announced on Friday as a solution to common homeowners' problems such as electrical faults, locksmith services, plumbing, drains, ceiling leaks, toilet flushing systems, leaking water taps and other...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
The rough market:a nice place to commit suicide
The broker further observed, "It is frightening to see that some traders pay up to 45 percent more for certain items compared to one month ago." Whatever the price increase (10 percent), DTC boxes continue to trade at two-digit premiums, with many in...
Chaim Evan Zohar 28 March 2011
Kazungula bridge means opportunities for the private sector
The bridge, which is expected to cost Botswana US$95 million (P646 million), will link Botswana to Zambia over the Zambezi River. Only a pontoon is currently in use at the confluence of four countries, presenting great inconvenience to trade, tourism...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Youths are prone to unemployment - Thamane
Speaking at the official opening of the BOCCIM-sponsored Northern Youth Expo, Thabo Thamane said according to the United Nations, 60 percent of Africa's population is made up of youths and about 36.6 percent of them contribute to the...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 28 March 2011
BDC unveils healthy profits
Launching the company's financial report, BDC Managing Director revealed that the parastatal recorded a profit before tax of P227 million for the financial year ended 30 June, 2010 while turnover improved by 14 percent from P134 to P153...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Stick to the resolution
Legally, morally, politically, and militarily, it has only one justification: protecting Libyans from the kind of murderous harm that Gaddafi inflicted on unarmed protestors four weeks ago; has continued to inflict on those who oppose him in the...
28 March 2011
ETCETERA ||
Any number of interesting topics popped up this past week - with BOBS, the unfortunate acronym for the Botswana Bureau of Standards, at last pronouncing on the dangerous adaptors widely on sale here since its inception. Many of us assumed...
Sandy Grant 28 March 2011
Health chat
It must be said that most men experience erection problems at some point or other. The commonest causes are stress, alcohol and fatigue. These often improve with time if the precipitating agent is identified early. As one gets older...
Kiran Bhagat 28 March 2011
Issues in education
It is a widely accepted truism that teaching and learning styles are rapidly changing. The world-wide-web or Internet has brought with it dramatic intrusions between the student and the instructor. Many of these are beneficial and will help to...
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SHELDON WEEKS 28 March 2011
The winners code
In his book the main character strives to come up with very brilliant plans for his life and then works diligently to see them come to fruition. However, due to a series of circumstances beyond his control all his plans are shattered to...
George Chingarande 28 March 2011
You made the country proud
The boys have made the nation proud by qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. The results did not come by chance. It is not in doubt that a lot was done to make sure that this team qualifies for the biennial event,...
28 March 2011
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28 March 2011
Journos and the 'dodgy' lions of CKGR
Through the courtesy of Big Foot Tours, a local tourism company, journalists sampled the serene and tranquil atmosphere in Khutse Game Reserve, which is just a portion of CKGR. Here, nightfall presented a bit of trouble to the tourguides as most...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Is May 21 judgement day?
The billboards, mounted in Gaborone by Continental Outdoor Media for Family Stations Inc, a non-profit making organisation, started in 1958 by American citizen Harold Camping, give this succinct and bewildering message: "Judgement Day is...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Jamataka grapples with village status
It is even worse during the rainy season as she has to battle with her rusty wheelbarrow through the wet black cotton soil. In the newly recognised Jamataka village, Moses, who originally hails from Mathangwane in the Tutume Sub-District, pushes her...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Unhappy alone or unhappy in a relationship?
A relationship break-up can really sour future relationships. Sometimes, one may tend to wonder if it is a wrong decision to end a relationship despite their dissatisfactions with them or when exactly is the right time to end an unhappy...
Tebogo Kgalemang
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Incestuous uncle denied appeal
Johann Moruisi engaged in a back and forth debate with Justice Mpaphi Phumaphi while trying to convince the court that he deserved a chance to appeal. He appeared before the Judge last week. Phumaphi dismissed the application, stating that the...
Patricia Maganu-Edwin
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Recession blights Mayor's plans
The mayor, Shadrack Nyeku is one of the first crop of mayors to serve for two-and-a-half years. However, inspite of the recession, he believes he achieved some major things. "Things have not moved as expected because of the global economic crisis...
Patricia Maganu-Edwin
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
The BGCSE creme de la creme
Name: Kutlo KebaikanyeSchool: St Joseph's CollegeAge: 19 yearsGrades: Nine A* and one B"I am quite happy with the results. I was not really expecting to be the best in the country because I found other subjects to be challenging like Statistics,...
28 March 2011
Police get drilled on handling child soldiers
The executive seminar was meant to prepare the police in the region to understand child soldiers in the event they are deployed to regions where there is war. The seminar was organised by Canada's Child Soldier Initiative (CSI) for southern African...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
MVA donates five ambulances
The ambulances will be given to Gaborone's Princess Marina and Francistown's Nyangabwe referral hospitals. The MoH-MVA partnership is meant to improve provision of emergency health services to minimize deaths resulting from motor accidents. Speaking...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Will BMD survive its congress?
When re-scheduling the congress from December last year to March, the party leadership said they had realised that more time was needed for mobilisation and the building of party structures across the country to facilitate good attendance and wider...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Collapse of BDP structures shocks DK
Kwelagobe is on a countrywide tour of the party structures. In his welcome address at the BDP National Council meeting last week, he said that of all the four regions that he has been to, the party structures are wobbling, while in some places they...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Khama uses satire to nudge bdp faithful
"Ga lo bona ke lebega o kare ke letse ke sa robala jaana, ke gore tota ga ke a robala. At around eight bosigo, I received a call from the gatehouse ya State House, gotwe Mma Venson-Moitoi had left a parcel for me. E ne e le emere e tetse nama (It was...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Mogo land scam: over 500 homes face yellow monster
Information reaching The Monitor suggests that some officers at Mogoditshane Sub-Land Board have been making a killing, selling residential plots to members of the public, who later resell the said plots. The investigations so far have identified two...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
What a gallop!!
The team even attracted the tag of Whipping Boys of Africa. This came about as a result of the Zebras' perennial losses in all the competitions that they took part in. It was normal for the Zebras to lose with a score line of 6-0 or more. But with...
Kagiso Sekokonyane
Staff Writer 28 March 2011
Judge reserves verdict in 'retired' Makhandlela case
Makhandlela was retired from the public service by the permanent secretary to the President in April last year. The two parties came before Justice Moses Chinhnengo for arguments last Thursday. Tshekiso Tshekiso of Kgalemang and Associates...
Tebogo Kgalemang
Correspondent 28 March 2011
Botswana qualify,SA and senegal close
The Southern African nation, with a population of just over two million, made sure of one of the two berths from Group K as they kept up their unbeaten run in the qualifiers.They are the first side to emerge from the preliminaries, which only reached...
28 March 2011
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