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Project syndicate
But now America's debt ceiling has become the subject of intense political posturing and touch-and-go negotiations behind closed doors. And, obviously, the outcome has implications that go well beyond the US. As part of America's system of checks...
Mohammed a.el-Erian 27 June 2011
June 16 and Botswana
The unprecedented covert action of the SADF followed the killing in custody of Black Consciousness leader, Steve Biko, in 1977. Majority rule was achieved in Zimbabwe in 1980 against the backdrop of an increasingly costly ant- guerrilla war in...
RAMPHOLO MOLEFHE 27 June 2011
Wal-Mart and the Game in Botswana
This gives the global wholesale and retail giant a foothold in Africa from which it will almost certainly expand. As throughout much of Southern Africa Massmart is better known as Game and therefore by extension a decision made in Pretoria,...
*PROFESSOR ROMAN GRYNBERG 27 June 2011
Malema speaks at ANCYL Congress
We welcome all delegates and guests to the 24th National Congress of the African National Congress Youth League. We welcome the ANC Youth League back in Johannesburg, because it was here in Johannesburg, 67 years ago that the ANC Youth League...
27 June 2011
FBI targets cyber security scammers
Co-ordinated by the FBI, the raids were carried out in the US, UK and six other countries. The money was made by selling software that claimed to find security risks on PCs and then asked for cash to fix the non-existent problems. The raids seized...
27 June 2011
Wilders cleared of anti-Muslim charges
The court in Amsterdam said comments by the leader of the Party for Freedom were "denigrating," but not illegal, the ministry said. Wilders' film Fitna, which he released online in March 2008 to international outcry, features disturbing images of...
27 June 2011
Syrian troops mass near Turkish border
Hundreds of terrified refugees crossed into Turkey on Thursday to escape an army assault on the border regions, witnesses said. Protests have grown in northern areas bordering Turkey, following military assaults on towns and villages in the Jisr...
27 June 2011
Suspected al Qaeda militants escape from Yemeni jail
An Interior Ministry official said 63 members of al Qaeda had managed to break out of Almakla prison, according to the state-run SABA news agency. He said three were killed and another two arrested and that a prison guard was killed. He...
27 June 2011
Gaddafi accuses NATO of murder
In an audio message broadcast on state TV late on Wednesday, he described those who carried out the bombardment as "criminals" and "barbarians". NATO has said it regrets any civilian deaths, but that the targeted residence was a "command and...
27 June 2011
Pastor Irene is in town
She continues her ministration at the same venue on Saturday from 10am and the last of her three-day service will be on Sunday morning until late afternoon. Many Batswana know Pastor Irene through her television channel World Restoration Services...
STAFF WRITER 27 June 2011
State media developing into a joke?
That is if one day the propaganda that the government media has been spewing of late finds a scriptwriter to make use of, a very good producer and an excellent director. Here is some of the material he or she could find...
STAFF WRITER 27 June 2011
Bosele declaration re-drafted
The Botswana Football Association (BFA), the Botswana Premier League (BPL) and club representatives agreed on the benefits of reducing topflight clubs during the weekend Bosele Declaration revision workshop. The three parties met in Gaborone in the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Spartans in narrow win over Dolphins
Many expected a walkover for Spartans but it was not to be as Dolphins showed resilience falling only three points short. The first quarter of the game ended 17-7 with Spartans securing an early lead against the youngsters. Spartans' Clive...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 27 June 2011
National netball team off to Singapore
On Friday, a farewell dinner was hosted for the team by the Botswana Netball Association (BONA). Team captain, Portia Rasekhumba promised at the event that although it is not going to be easy, they will do their best to bring good...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Sullwald wins desert race as Toyota falters again
The duo drove their Special Category BAT Spec Four to the finishing ramp first to break the hearts of many who had already given the race to Toyota. The Sullwalds are the second drivers to win the race with a special category vehicle, after Mark...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Dynamites let Mafolofolo off the hook
The score is not a true reflection of the game as Dynamites matched their more fancied opponents pound for pound but in each set they slipped unnecessarily to hand over victory to their opponents. Though the two sides made their fair share of...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Moyo wins top coke award
The 22-year-old outclassed four other nominees in the category to walk home P20,000 richer. The champions (Gunners) dominated the nominees' list with Moyo, Ofentse Mmipi and Kemmy Pilato making the cut. Moyo has had a good season for the Lobatse side...
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Rollers dominate Be Mobile awards
The award comes with a prize money of P50,000. Olerile warded off the challenge of teammates, Lawrence Majawa and Sekhana Koko as well as Joel Mogorosi who left Rollers midway through the season to join rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs. All the players...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Molome bounces back as Chiefs' boss
It was a different scenario from what happened last year when he was ousted and business mogul, Maclean Letshwiti roped in to replace him. The club's members who attended the Saturday AGM felt that last year's changes did not yield much fruit and...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Soul food
From Timbuktu to Kathmandu, Cape to Cairo, the fact of life is that we all want to excel, right? And if you must excel, the best place to start is to work is from within. Get your machine well oiled and cranked to the tee. Show me a...
Boitshepo Giyose 27 June 2011
I've harvested much from Ngoni - Modisane
Modisane was speaking to Showtime at the opening of the exhibition, aptly titled A Good Harvest. The exhibition opened on Friday night at the Frame Gallery at the Fairground Mall, Gaborone. The exhibition features 13 pieces by Modisane, and 21...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Fashion is comfort and style is identity - Entaile
Entaile says now more men are paying attention to details on their suits, shoe type, watches and on general grooming. Not only has it refined fashion it has now crossed borders. Taes describes their inaugural BlackTie event in Mafikeng early this...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Vote for the best not your Kinsmen - Sesinyi
Batswana are given a chance every week to vote for the person whom they believe has talent with the least voted singer sent home every week. However, Sesinyi observed a new trend has emerged in this year's competition where voters prefer to vote for...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Solo B, Stampore liven catch Jazz 22
Since the club was opened last year it has hosted a number of local groups. On Friday evening, the jazz joint featured Molepolole folklore singer Stampore and his partner in song, Solomon Monyame, who is popularly known in music circles as "Solo...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Shanti-Lo shines at Kolobeng College anniversary
The performance started behind schedule, but that did not stop his fanatics from waiting in anticipation. As usual Shanti-Lo had brought a live band with him. His stage was decorated in white and purple veils and a red carpet led the way...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Nortex group of companies expands
Briefing a group of visiting journalists at the invitation of the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) last week, Managing Director Mukesh Josh said the expansion is geared at boosting production. Nortex started off in 1990 with a P2 million BDC...
Ryder Gabathuse
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Ban Ki-Moon and the age of sustainable development
In a fractious world, global unity is especially vital. During the past five years, Ban Ki-moon has embodied that unity, both in his unique personal diplomacy and in his role as head of this indispensable global organisationWinning re-election to...
*Jeffrey D. Sachs 27 June 2011
ETCETERA ||
Judging by the P550 million SSK airport in Gaborone that we have got today, the design brief in 2007 must have required a terminal building which would be the most opulent, glittering, and prestigious in Africa. Those requirements could have...
Sandy Grant 27 June 2011
Guest Column
As the BNF, together with other opposition parties, we have always maintained that Btv is being used to promote the interests of one party, the BDP and its government. It has also been used to divide the nation and portray the government opponents in...
Moeti Mohwasa 27 June 2011
Issues in education
The critical actors include the Government, the Teacher Unions, the Teachers and other Staff in the schools, the Parents, the Communities to which the schools belong, and last, and most importantly, the Students. No school could effectively exist...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 27 June 2011
The winners code
The young man really detested mountains. Upon seeing the mountain the young man sat down, and decided to wait until the mountain had moved on. Unfortunately, the mountain did not move even an inch, and the young man's journey ended right there...
George Chingarande 27 June 2011
The options in dealing with the Polarising Khama
We can in frustration ignore his ever-increasing populist stunts and hope that the great majority of our level-minded population see the stunts for what they are - a calculated appeal to the ordinary people to see him as the messiah. Or we can keep...
27 June 2011
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BDC acquires two-star toro lodge
Briefing touring journalists, BDC principal public affairs officer, Boitshwarelo Lebang oozed confidence that the BDC plan of turning its latest acquisition into a five-star lodge and handing it over to its long time partner, Cresta Group of...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
National brand nears global recognition
Comprising a logo and pay-off line - Our Pride, Your Destination - the national brand has already been registered as a trademark locally, protecting its usage and enabling strategic management by Brand Botswana. Under the 1989 Madrid Treaty, of...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Watermelon: the 'cinderella' nutritional powerhouse
"The other important factor about watermelons is the presence of magnesium in them. Scientists have proven that lack of Magnesium results in tension, sleep disorders, muscular cramping and eventually heart attacks accompanied by other serious...
Tumelo Mmopi
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Louisa Ludo mmusi: where there's a will, there's a way
Born 75 years ago in Lobatse to a builder and a housewife, Louisa Ludo Mmusi is a woman who has made her mark and contributed to the growth and development of Botswana. It was her passion for teaching and caring for children that inspired her to...
Sidiapelo Babish 27 June 2011
Is there a man behind every successful woman?
Is there a man behind every successful woman? Successful and professional women seem to be leading lonely lives, which leads to the question whether men resent them. Locally there are many cases of women who divorced after they became successful or...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Cholera, malaria fears mount as thamalakane floods
Sections of the village have been without clean drinking water for a month with many turning to the untreated river water for their daily needs. Although many residents said they boil the water before drinking it, authorities have raised alarm that...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 27 June 2011
SOS village graduates 14
The graduates, who have reached the age of 18, the traditional age at which pupils leave the institute, were encouraged to be responsible citizens and better their lives and those of others. Speaking at the graduation ceremony, Kgosana Rapoo of...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Gabane youth recreation centre takes off
The recreational equipment will include chess sets, table tennis, badminton, gymnastics and body building equipment, a pool, a television set, DVD player and a VCR. A 10-member committee, headed by Thabo Komane, has also been elected to run the...
Arnold Letsholo
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Good samaritan to the rescue of poor mother
The donation followed an article in The Monitor about the plight of the family last month. Expressing her gratitude, Dimpho Ditshotlo (28) - who is living with albinism - said the donation would go a long way in protecting her children from the...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 27 June 2011
The smartphone makes them mum
However, it has turned many into technological zombies. It is called the smartphone. "I feel half complete without it," says Aone Monageng, a 26-year old accountant in Gaborone. She bought herself a Blackberry early this year. She says that among...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
The Billboard 27 June 2011
27 June 2011
New book exposes the secular roots of world religions
The book claims to comprehensively expose the common but hidden root of today's major religions at the heart of which lies the now complete story of a shadowy race of pale-skinned 'gods' (now only dimly remembered by all the world's...
27 June 2011
'River of death' claims 12th victim
In less than two years, the river has 'swallowed' 12 lives, among them people doing their laundry, swimmers and people trying to cross it. Police say eight of the victims died last year while four have died since the beginning of this year. The...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
BDP loses GCC
Mayor Veronica Lesole advised to resign to avoid embarrassment. Opposition coalition now in control of the country's two cities. The three-party opposition coalition has taken control of the Gaborone City Council after four Botswana Democratic...
Greg Kelebonye
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
GCC D/Mayor against volunteer police in ipelegeng
Speaking at a full council meeting on Thursday, Nkaigwa said he was concerned that with the police involvement in the Ipelegeng scheme, "we might be breeding future criminals who have inside information" about how the police work. Nkaigwa said that...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
Police, cllrs clash over arrested students
The students, all from Swaneng Senior Secondary School, were arrested after they rioted, joining students from other schools across the country who have been rioting in protest at not being taught backlog material. After their arrest, the opposition...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 27 June 2011
Another group of security men on trial for murder
Police officers, Modiredi Modise, Montshwari Ramatebele, Loeto Morwaagae and Gontse Mangundu have been charged with the murder of David Mongae, a suspect they were investigating for stock-theft. At the time of the death, the policemen were attached...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 27 June 2011
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