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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 25 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 25 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 25 July 2011
Old Palapye: bad omen or bright future
More recently the proposed Palapye University appears to be destined to devolve into a technical college. Such occurrences lead one to wonder what it is about Palapye that causes these disappointments. Historians would say the same thing...
*PHILLIP SEGADIKA 25 July 2011
The story of Mabesi's neglected grave
Abandoned and almost forlorn, one would be forgiven for thinking that it is the resting place of an ordinary person, not the wife of a figure that was prominent in the politics of this country, namely Kgosi Khama III. Khama III together with Dikgosi...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Dr Pinkie Mekgwe the philanthropist
In her early years, she became a founding member of Reetsanang, a national theatre group that used theatre to communicate development messages such as creating awareness on cholera. Alongside her peers, she acted and performed poetry. After her...
SIDIAPELO BABISH
Correspondent 25 July 2011
The power of music and political party song
In Botswana, for instance, it's uncommon for a political party function to run without music and song. It is believed that music has functions other than simple entertainment and aesthetic expressions for individuals. For those in the know, music...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
Our heritage
The Sun, if I remember correctly - reported that the Palapye University was constructing a bridge of some kind, which necessitated this disruption. Mmegi reported the same story but without explanation. Then came a Water Utilities Corporation (WUC)...
Sandy Grant 25 July 2011
US 'to aid Islamist areas of famine-hit Somalia'
But US aid officials say assurances must be given that the insurgents will not interfere with its distribution. The US considers al-Shabab a terrorist group and last year stopped aid to the large area of Somalia it controls. The UN has...
25 July 2011
Gaddafi removal not being discussed - Tripoli
"Gaddafi's departure is not being discussed," Abdelati Obeidi told reporters after talks in Moscow with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Last week France said it had been contacted by Libyan envoys saying Gaddafi was prepared to leave....
25 July 2011
Mau Mau Kenyans allowed to sue UK government
The High Court ruled they could sue over alleged torture by the British authorities in the 1950s and 1960s. Justice McCombe said the claimants had an "arguable case", but it would be for a full trial to decide. It comes as Foreign Office documents...
25 July 2011
Malawi cops say 'life back to normal' after protests
Police spokesperson Davie Chingwalu would say only that "probably one [protester] died" on Wednesday in the northern town of Mzuzu, where a hospital official said one person was killed and six injured by police gunfire. Edward Longwe, a police...
25 July 2011
Leading the country out of a crossroads
Comrades and invited guests let me on behalf of the central committee welcome all of you to the City of Francistown for our annual conference. As has been the tradition since the formation of our party, the month of July presents an opportunity...
25 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 25 July 2011
Sesana the rock star at BNF
"Ke itumelela gore be lo biditse Mosarwa go ta go le addressa (I am happy that you have invited me, a Mosarwa to come and address you)," said Sesana as he marked the preamble of his address of the Botswana Natonal Front conference in Tsabong last...
25 July 2011
World lead for Rudisha but Montsho denied in 400
Olympic 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop, the 800m winner at the series opener in Doha, may not have gotten within five metres of his fellow countryman but was rewarded for his eyeballs effort with a personal best by 0.02sec clocking 1:43.15. Kiprop led...
25 July 2011
Netball teams show up late
The games were supposed to involve Notwane, BDF Cats and UB Crystals who did not finish their first round games as most of their players were doing duty for the national team. The teams were supposed to play in a round robin system meaning each team...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Bin Hammam banned for life
The ban follows a two-day hearing into corruption allegations ended with a guilty verdict from Fifa's ethics committee, which was confirmed by deputy chairman Petrus Damaseb. The 62-year-old Asian football supremo had been accused of trying to buy...
25 July 2011
New signings shine as BMC beat Fighters
BMC survived an early scare after they came back from two goals down to win Saturday's friendly match against the Premiership returnees. Fighters started well and were duly rewarded with two early goals via Zambian striker Marko Kawimba and midfield...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Ali, Matsaka continue Karate dominance
The tourney was well attended, with over 100 karatekas aged between four and 14 participating at the Civic Centre. Bokang, who won gold in Las Vegas in April, squared off with Mohammed's sibling, Ahmed, in both the kata and kumite in the final and...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Cyclists to raise funds for Charity
Initially the event was supposed to commence on July 13 but this has been pushed back to August 27. From Selebi-Phikwe, the cyclists will travel to Gaborone, Kang, Gantsi, Maun, Nata, Francistown and Serule. The chairperson of Oats and Partners...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Simbas defend Subaru Kalahari title
The team, made up of David Kinjah and Davidson Kamau finished the 200km race with a combined time of 8:09:35 in two days. The Kenyans were firm favourites to win the race following their dominance last year when they cruised to victory marking their...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
BNSC gets new Chair as Malesu Ousts Mosweu
Contrary to expectations that Dr Daniel Tau will be given a fourth term as head of BNSC, the Minister of Youth, Sports and Recreation, Shaw Kgathi roped in Reikeletseng at the council's Annual General Meeting (AGM) over the weekend. Addressing...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Soul food
Last week and its long weekend must have thrown a few of us off our normal eating habits. And those who trekked home to the villages and cattle posts must have had their fair share of traditional nosh, which we know comes with heaps of meat and...
Boitshepo Giyose 25 July 2011
Wareus tours Botswana as Miss World first Princess
The tour of the country is organised by the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC), who describe themselves as the custodians of Miss World First Princess, Emma Wareus. Wednesday will see Wareus visit Sepopa Primary School in the morning before...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
The consumer fair is Here!
Gates open to the public at 9 am and close at 6pm. Charges for Public gates are P25 for adults and P15 for children, whilst Express Gate (adults) go for P40 and P20 (children). In partnership with Segwana, there will be a Soft Drinks Give...
25 July 2011
So Much Soul (SMS) warm up the night
The cosy ambience seemed to have a wonderful effect on the revellers as they sipped their stuff and enjoyed the band's delivery. The live band played from 8pm to 11:30 pm to a predominately white audience that responded well to the soulful rythms in...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
My Star winner dumped at bogus College
The talented singer has told Showtime that after countless attempts to have the sponsors and the promoters of the My Star competition transfer her to a reputable, credited institution failed, she has now decided to pull out of the college and fight...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
Eugene, DT set Lizard ablaze
The fire was started by Francistown's own DJ Bunz, who kept revellers on their toes from as early as 9pm. He captivated the souls of nightcrawlers with the house tunes that got everyone yearning for more. After a few hours of non-stop...
Keabetswe Newel
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Massive homecoming party for Zeus
He was the last Botswana competitor in the Big Brother House after his compatriot, Miss P (Peo Sebotho) was eliminated a week before him. On Friday, his strictly by invite A-list party was attended by almost everyone in the local entertainment...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
Larona is Miss Universe
The 25-year-old beauty queen beat 11 hopefuls to get the coveted crown at a glittering ceremony on Saturday night. Kgabo's confidence when answering questions propelled her from the top five to the last three and eventually into a beauty queen. She...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
BMC could re-open Maun abattoir by September
In fact, the Minister of Agriculture, Christian de Graaff, says slaughter could resume in September. He told Parliament that the schedule for re-opening the abattoir depended on availability of water and power to cook meat currently in storage...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 25 July 2011
CIC energy counts Mmamabula losses
The impairment indicates that CIC Energy does not expect to fully-recover the P56 million invested in the Mmamabula South prospecting licence and the Coal to Hydrocarbons (CTH) project. CIC Energy's investment of P28.9 million in geological and...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
Botswana, Mozambique sign 10 MOUs
Amongst the projects to be carried out at a time that has yet to be decided is construction of a deep water port in Techobanine region, in the Matutu’ne district of Mozambique's Maputo province, as well as a 1, 100-kilometre railway to link...
25 July 2011
The too-quiet american
The US has even spurned World Trade Organisation Director General Pascal Lamy's desperate attempt to get member states to support a wholly emasculated agreement - described by critics as Doha Lite and Decaffeinated - which is mainly confined to some...
*Jagdish Bhagwati 25 July 2011
ETECETERA ||
We seem to be coming slowly out of winter, but since that tragic strike it has been all doom and gloom. Almost every day there seems to be a new revelation about recently constructed buildings with fatal flaws and of contracts going way beyond...
Sandy Grant 25 July 2011
Developing a reading culture in our communities
Young people, especially those in African communities do not read. It is the same African communities were literacy is a problem and the highest academic failure rates are high. In many communities, reading is not viewed as a leisure...
25 July 2011
Issues in education
The previous Issues looked at some of the findings in Children as Decision Makers in Education Sharing Experiences Across Cultures. This process is now continued. British scholar Clive Harber, with experience in many parts of the world...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 25 July 2011
The winners code
However, they would hit their heads against the lid. Every hit on the lid brought with it pain and headaches. The fleas soon adjusted their strategies. Instead of jumping high, they would jump in such a way that they would not hit their heads against...
George Chingarande 25 July 2011
Welcome Solly
He takes over from Daniel Tau who has been at the helm of BNSC for the last three years. Reikeletseng is an accomplished sportsperson both as an athlete and administrator. He is a well-decorated karateka with many medals to his name. Upon...
25 July 2011
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25 July 2011
Significance of political colours, slogans and symbols
On a personal level especially in Africa, clans, for instance, differentiate themselves from other clans through symbolic objects such as totems. By the same token, nations all over the world associate themselves with icons such as flags, national...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Bobirwa employees donate to the needy family
During the handover ceremony last week, a council representative, Nnyana Kebitsang, said they contributed money towards the purchase of the blankets and clothes after reading an article in The Monitor about the plight of the disadvantaged family. She...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Larger than life character who loved all
Speaker after speaker at the late politician's funeral on Saturday extolled Maswabi for his generosity. His elder sister, Balebetse Maswabi said: "Cups o ne a le lebole. O re hithile, batsadi le batlhoki. Ne a sa tshabe ditshenyegelo. Ga a tlhabile...
Ephraim Keoreng
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
Significance of political colours, slogans and symbols
On a personal level especially in Africa, clans, for instance, differentiate themselves from other clans through symbolic objects such as totems. By the same token, nations all over the world associate themselves with icons such as flags, national...
Edward Bule
Correspondent 25 July 2011
The story of Mma Bessie's neglected grave
Khama III, together with Dikgosi Sebele I of the Bakwena and Bathoen I of the Bangwaketse are famous for their visit to the United Kingdom to protest against the proposal of incorporating the then Bechuanaland into either Rhodesia or South Africa in...
Gasebalwe Seretse
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Motion of no confidence in Khama in the offing
Because the motion is not likely to pass, Saleshando intends to use it to highlight the shortcomings of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government under Khama, whom he considers unfit for office. The motion reads: "That this Honourable House...
Lekopannye Mooketsi
Correspondent 25 July 2011
Spare death row inmates' lives - Dow
Former High Court judge Unity Dow and Bengbeng Sechele on Friday submitted that the trial court had erred in not finding that there were extenuating circumstances that reduced moral blameworthiness of both men. She argued that provocation and...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
US artist to advise youth on anger management
The event, which ends on July 30, is aimed at empowering youth on an array of issues, from self-esteem building, anger management, embracing ethnic diversity and personal responsibility. Austin uses the creative arts to promote personal development...
Staff Writer 25 July 2011
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