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Project Syndicate
Among philosophers, the view that moral judgments state objective truths has been out of fashion since the 1930's, when logical positivists asserted that, because there seems to be no way of verifying the truth of moral judgments, they cannot be...
Peter Singer 14 July 2011
our heritage
Seen here in the tor Ramono Linchwe, Mokoke Linchwe, Norman Molomo and Ridwell Molomo. Remarkably, for the latter, the 2009 bogwera would have been the second time that he had been involved in its revival. The first revival occurred in...
Sandy grant 14 July 2011
Climate change adaptation: Botswana unprepared
That is, the Conferences of the Parties (COP) - specifically, COP17 - to assess progress in dealing with climate change. This will be the 17th conference of the parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change...
ARNOLD LETSHOLO
Correspondent 14 July 2011
The challenges of a unitary, all powerful presidency
The implication, indeed the charge in this statement, is that there is a serious problem with the structural features of our constitutional architecture. The personal madness of any incumbent aside, Comrade Paul was concerned about the potential...
*DUMA BOKO 14 July 2011
Project syndicate
Some powerful men have long been sexually voracious; unlike today, though, they were far more discreet and generally used much better judgment in order to cover their tracks. Of course, the heightened technological ability nowadays to expose private...
Naomi Wolf 14 July 2011
Project syndicate
Even in its hey-day, from the early 1980's until 2007, American-style deregulated capitalism brought greater material well-being only to the very richest in the richest country of the world. Indeed, over the course of this ideology's 30-year...
Joseph e Stiglitz 14 July 2011
As I see it
The full page statement published in the Weekend Post of June 25 - July 01, 2011was informative as well as revealing. More than anything that has gone before, this statement shows how vulnerable the BDP has become, to pressure it invites on...
Michael Dingake 14 July 2011
Project syndicate
Perhaps Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao reflected on this as he watched a performance of Hamlet in Stratford-upon-Avon during his recent European tour. And, apropos the play, he may have been thinking: "To buy or not to buy?" In Bulgaria last March,...
Francoise Godement 14 July 2011
Our heritage
The placing of this particular roundabout could be a nice little teaser because I am unable to indicate either where it is or where it was! In 1983 Gaborone was however a good deal smaller than it is today and there were relatively few...
Sandy Grant 14 July 2011
Dejected Nthobelang blasts lackadaisical Prisons XI
However, the tactician has explained that what really made him leave is the fact that the club is not serious in its bid to get good results. He told Mmegi Sport yesterday that he was disappointed when the club showed no commitment to prepare for...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Correspondent 14 July 2011
GU tells new coach to win league title
GU chairman, Fedelis Nkomazana told journalists in Gaborone on Tuesday that the Zimbabwean coach must revive the fortunes of the club and bring back the glory days. The coach was told that it would be critical to get results against Rollers and...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
Rugby coach predicts poor Sevens show
He said the team might suffer just like the Vultures, which came last in the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) tournament held in Cameroon last month. The national team started preparations late and paid for it in Cameroon. The Sevens' side will...
NELSON DIRENG
Correspondent 14 July 2011
Tough training claims casualties at Satmos
The physically challenging drill has already claimed casualties with a number of players dropping out because they cannot maintain the tempo. Satmos' coach, Stanford Ntini has said the departures are a blessing because he is better off with players...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 14 July 2011
Back stage
Another Year (2010) was this week at Maru a Pula A/V Centre by the Gaborone Film Society. It is the latest film from Mike Leigh's innovative and original stable of movies. The last Mike Leigh film shown by the GFS was his Happy Go Lucky (2008), a...
Sasa Majuma 14 July 2011
Re-launched DStv Access offers extra channels
The revamped package that comes at a cost of P75 per month, will give viewers much more interesting channels than the ones contained in the initial package launched two years ago. The interesting feature of the new package is a new channel, etv...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
My Star's Thal aims for world fame
Now that My Star is over, the hard-working artist is shifting his focus to set his eyes on international fame. Speaking to Showbiz in an interview, the versatile Kennedy who happens to be a vocalist, songwriter, pianist and producer all rolled in...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 14 July 2011
Japan PM Naoto Kan urges nuclear-free future
In a televised news conference, Kan said the country should harness renewable energy sources. The March 11 earthquake and tsunami wrecked the Fukushima plant, which continues to leak radioactive material. A large section of public opinion has turned...
14 July 2011
Uganda's first war crimes trial of LRA commander opens
Thomas Kwoyelo appeared before Uganda's International Crimes Division court, more than two years after his capture. He denied 53 counts of murder, hostage-taking, destruction of property and causing injury. The LRA is notorious for kidnapping...
14 July 2011
Discovery finds more copper in Maun
In a statement the company says assay results have confirmed that copper-silver mineralisation continues to depths in excess of 350 metres along seven kilometres of strike. Said the Managing Director of Discovery Metals, Brad Sampson: "These...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
Govt funds eligible NGOs - Matambo
To this end, government has facilitated funding to eligible NGOs through subventions to different ministries. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo, on Wednesday in response to a question from...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 14 July 2011
Project syndicate
Developing economies as a whole are now the source of more than half of global GDP growth. As a result, concern has naturally shifted to a new question: Are there risks that some or many of these developing countries could fall prey to the...
Otaviano Canuto 14 July 2011
PWDs need affirmative action
Chances are a PWD will find it almost impossible to access the services. In fact, the person will simply not be able to go outside his/her home because countless impediments line the whole way from home to the office from which they seek...
14 July 2011
Selefu 14 July 2011
14 July 2011
Lizard has problem solving skills
The tropical lizard Anolis evermanni was able to associate the colour of a disc with a food reward - flipping over the correct disc to reveal a worm secreted underneath. The results, published in the Royal Society journal Biology Letters, suggest...
14 July 2011
Asthma link to premature births
Experts in Australia and the US also found a link with other complications, including pre-eclampsia. They say women with asthma should be monitored at least monthly during their pregnancy. An asthma charity said mums-to-be should also eat a balanced...
14 July 2011
'Old Khama III Church' rehabilitated
The stabilisation of the now derelict building that was built more than 100 years ago was sponsored by the US Embassy to the tune of over P300,000. The Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism, Kitso Mokaila, represented the Botswana government...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 14 July 2011
Matter of fact
Justice Monageng has since brought it to the attention of The Monitor that she never said that the warrant of arrest in Libya was not going to be withdrawn or suspended as demanded by the African Union heads of state meeting. Also she has pointed...
14 July 2011
Serowe agricultural show adds fun activities
In an interview, chairperson of the Serowe District Show Committee, Letsweletse Sekgoma said there will be various activities from July 16 right up to the actual day of the show pegged for July 23. "We are introducing new elements to the show as...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 14 July 2011
Driver rams into house kills woman and baby
Confirming the incident, Selebi-Phikwe Police Station Commander, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi told Mmegi that, "the driver lost control of his vehicle and drove into a nearby house in which the deceased was sleeping with her three children. The...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 14 July 2011
F/Town domestic violence cases at 689
Speaking at a workshop on domestic violence on Saturday, Central Police Station Commander Senior Superintendent Cyprian Magalela said domestic violence has become an issue of major concern. "Everywhere you go domestic violence is a concern. ...
KEABETSWE NEWEL
Correspondent 14 July 2011
Two business plans for Bokamoso got it wrong
The overly-optimistic plans were presented in June and October last year. According to a BPOMAS report presented at a special general meeting last month, a six-month plan was presented in June last year explaining how the hospital would turn...
MONKAGEDI GAOTLHOBOGWE
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
Gas shortage likely to ease-off next month
Botswana imports its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from South Africa where supplies have been affected due to the cold weather and the drive to save electricity by switching to alternative energy sources. However, things are likely to change next...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
Tshosa case: Nyamadzabo won't recuse himself
Tshosa is alleged to have driven a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, thereby causing an accident on the Molepolole-Gaborone Road on May 22 last year. The trial was set to start on Monday, but after adjournment, defence lawyer Batlhalefi...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
Floor-crossing bill undemocratic - DK
Kwelagobe, debating a motion on the bill yesterday in parliament said that it is undemocratic especially as it seeks to bar councillors from crossing from one party to another. He said the bill is against the spirit of the constitution of Botswana,...
EPHRAIM KEORENG
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
Tshosa case: Nyamadzabo won't recuse himself
Tshosa is alleged to have driven a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, thereby causing an accident on the Molepolole-Gaborone Road on May 22 last year. The trial was set to start on Monday, but after adjournment, defence lawyer Batlhalefi...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 14 July 2011
Batswana's contribution to the World Wars
At the outbreak of the World War II, Batswana chiefs pledged their allegiance to the King of England and placed themselves and their people at his disposal. Despite the fact that at this time 15,000 to 20,000 thousand men from Bechuanaland were...
14 July 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 14 July 2011
The man who hunted Osama bin Laden
Hidden from view, standing just outside the frame of that now-famous photograph was a career CIA analyst. In the hunt for the world's most-wanted terrorist, there may have been no one more important. His job for nearly a decade was finding the...
14 July 2011
Project Syndicate
Among philosophers, the view that moral judgments state objective truths has been out of fashion since the 1930's, when logical positivists asserted that, because there seems to be no way of verifying the truth of moral judgments, they cannot be...
Peter Singer 15 July 2011
The challenges of a unitary, all powerful presidency
The implication, indeed the charge in this statement, is that there is a serious problem with the structural features of our constitutional architecture. The personal madness of any incumbent aside, Comrade Paul was concerned about the potential...
*DUMA BOKO 15 July 2011
Project syndicate
Even in its hey-day, from the early 1980's until 2007, American-style deregulated capitalism brought greater material well-being only to the very richest in the richest country of the world. Indeed, over the course of this ideology's 30-year...
Joseph e Stiglitz 15 July 2011
Date set for Kim International tournament
Soares Katumbela, said preparations for the event are at an advanced stage and once again they will donate to charity. The tournament is held in honour of the late Francistown medical doctor, Dr Chom Kim who died in 1990s. He worked at the then...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 15 July 2011
Volleyball side leaves for Thailand
The team has been in camp for two weeks in Lobatse. Kenya hosts the Africa Cup while the AAG will be staged in Mozambique in September. The Botswana team returns home on July 24, a few days before it flies out to Kenya. The team will play a friendly...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 July 2011
BDF hosts 'Find the Ball' tourney
The competition is hosted in memory of the late former BDF Cats coach, Anthony 'Find the Ball' Masogo. It starts tomorrow and ends on Tuesday at the SSKB. It is divided into categories of men, women and development teams. Debswana has donated...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 July 2011
We learnt vital lessons - netball coach
However, the coach has said the team learnt vital lessons from the tournament after finishing 13th out of 16 countries. Botswana won three games against Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka. The girls got off to a flying start, beating Singapore 43-36...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Correspondent 15 July 2011
Winners' prize increased in softball competition
Tournament logistics manager, Oeme Morupisi said the top prize has gone up by P3,000 in the men's competition and P2,000 for women. He said men's champions will walk away with P15,000, while winners of the women competition will receive...
CALISTUS KOLANTSHO
Correspondent 15 July 2011
First cut
By now I take it that national soccer coach, Stanley Tshosane knows the weaknesses and strengths of his team. He should be having a plan on how to address the shortcomings before the kick-off of the 2012 AFCON finals in January. Understandably, the...
Dennis Keagile 15 July 2011
GU charts different path in privatisation drive
Mmegi Sport: Can you take us through your new strategy? Nkomazana: Ours is not privatisation as such although when we started that was our intention. We later realised that it was not privatisation but corporatisation. We are incorporating the...
15 July 2011
Da Gama reveals interest in Koko
Da Gama is currently running the rule over last season's top goal-scorer, Moemedi 'Jomo' Maotlhaping and indications are that the Mochudi Centre Chiefs' man might sign on the dotted lines. The former Orlando Pirates' coach has revealed that Rollers'...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 15 July 2011
Where is the prize money for women's league?
Clubs are now preparing for the new campaign and their hopes of using the money to buy new players have been dashed. The AT and T Monnakgotla league ended in May but no awards ceremony has been held though the sponsor has released the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 15 July 2011
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