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Portugal hit by general strike against austerity cuts
Air traffic controllers and workers on Lisbon's metro system were the first to go on strike late on Wednesday. They have been joined by hundreds of thousands of other workers, including teachers and hospital staff. Parliament votes next week on a...
28 November 2011
France and Germany plan changes to EU treaties
The announcement came after their first meeting with Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti since he took office. Sarkozy said they would "propose modification of treaties to improve eurozone confidence so there is more integration and...
28 November 2011
Cameroon jails men over gay sex
Two of the accused were in court in the capital, Yaounde, but a third man was sentenced in absentia as he had jumped bail. Police said the men were arrested for having oral sex in a car. They denied the allegations and their lawyer Alice Nkom told...
28 November 2011
Egypt unrest: Military apologises for protest deaths
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (Scaf) said it regretted "the deaths of martyrs from among Egypt's loyal sons". The violence, which began on Saturday, has been the worst since President Hosni Mubarak was ousted in February. Scaf also said...
28 November 2011
On Western democracy
Consider that the entire Western world is outraged that the Greek prime minister announced that he is going to permit the Greek people to decide their own fate instead of having it decided for them by a handful of banksters, politicians, and...
*PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS 28 November 2011
To grasp things by the root: On Julius Malema
Julius Malema, unlovely as he is, is a symptom, a morbid symptom to be sure, of the crisis that we face. Any assumption that his effective expulsion from the African National Congress (ANC) allows us to continue with business as usual will...
28 November 2011
The road to Denmark - Part 3
We note that the ministry has made laudable efforts at democratising the budget by soliciting public views as to what our people want to see contained in this important national resource allocation exercise. For this effort we commend Minister...
* BOTSALO NTUANE 28 November 2011
Teachers demand answers on Kerekeng flats
The teachers allege that none of the government departments seem keen to take responsibility for the flats which they rent for as much as P1, 200, a vast difference from the P472 rental charge normally required of institutional houses of that...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Botswana - US partnership in health gets stronger
The outpouring of warmth and support I witnessed from the people and the Government of Botswana during the First Lady's brief stay made a tremendous and lasting impression on me. It also clearly demonstrated something I already knew - the...
MICHELLE D. GAVIN 28 November 2011
Conservative politics in the guise of statutory interpretation
I am alleged to have vilified our judges and called them useless political appointees. Let me state at the outset that I did no such thing. I do not, and never will, vilify. I do something else though. I vivify! That is what I set out to do in any...
DUMA BOKO 28 November 2011
Oathotse wins Botswana Chess Tournament
The event was a fundraiser for the Botswana Chess federation towards the African youth event that would be held in Zambia next week. P13,500 was raised from donations by players, while chess player and business man, Jona Chaka donated P5000 towards...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
Botswana Badminton players thrown into the deep end without coach
18 in the men's singles and 14 in the women's singles, all crashed out in the first hurdle. In the mixed doubles ten pairs from Botswana were fielded. Although Botswana badminton official Moagi Gaborone says Mmoloki Motlhala is the coach...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
This is the best ever record for local badminton- Thela
Thela reached two semi finals, also playing in the mixed doubles, where he partnered Boto Makhubate. The mixed doubles pair beat South Africa's James McManus and Lee gun De Wet, before losing to another South African pair of James Dorran and Michelle...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
BMC overcome Police
Ezinkomo's supporters were looking forward to an interesting match after Hillary Madzivanyika tapped in a Kenanao Kgetholetsile cross in the 3rd minute. Young defender Othusitse Mpharitlhe had failed to close the striker down effectively...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Nko's goal saves ECCO's blushes
Trinity Nko's equalizer deep in referee's optional time earned ECCO City Greens FC a point against a determined Nico United FC in a hotly contested be MOBILE Premier League encounter played at at Francistown stadium Saturday. ECCO, featuring...
Simon Jubane
Correspondent 28 November 2011
TAFIC earn victory at BDF XI
Obonye Moswate was the hero for TAFIC at the SSKB as he netted twice as the Machimenyega beat BDF XI 2-0 in their own backyard. The link man scored first in the tenth minute before netting again on the 16th minute from an unbelievable...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Chifs beat Notwane to stay top
Mochudi Centre Chiefs kept up their top spot on the be MOBILE Premiership log after defeating Notwane 2-0 in a highly entertaining encounter played at the UB Stadium on Saturday. The win sees Chiefs maintain their lead at the summit after...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Glen Valley Club Wins Boxing trophy
The army club had four boxers in different categories in the finals played at Kagiso Senior in Ramotswa. The club won two gold and two silver pocketing prize money of P20, 000. Thato Batshegi got gold in the men's light (60kg) finals defeating...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
Food for the soul
I often worry about the tonnes of meat that is consumed at these occasions. But then again, for an average Motswana, one does require a special occasion to pack a punch with their meat, especially beef consumption. Any day is meat day in...
Boitshepo Giyose 28 November 2011
Actor laid to rest
The 58-year-old died on November 19 of asthma complications. It emerged at the funeral that the actor had a "colourful history" as speakers talked of his various talents, which included playing football and being a referee. Perhaps the most...
Chippa Legodimo
Correspondent 28 November 2011
A night of spoken word poetry
Packed with poetry lovers, the Infinite Word Festival had local poet and lyricist Nomadic dishing words of thought limitlessly to the audience in a superb live performance backed by KK - the Beatboxer. Performing one piece titled O Mmone Kae...
Lawrence Seretse
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Pampiri's debut exhibition a resounding success
Seeing through the artwork, it was evident the artist's theme for the night was inspired by the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children. One outstanding artwork that was on exhibit was titled Amidst The Threatening Weather...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Ice Prince enchants Gabs crowd
You hardly meet a young Motswana who cannot sing the song word-for-word. Prince Zamani, whom his fans know by the stage name, Ice Prince, blew his Them (fans) away with an exotic performance on Saturday night at Wharic Park in Gaborone. The...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Sedibeng Chorale serenades with melody
The show was divided into two acts the first being dedicated to classical music whilst the second was dedicated to contemporary folk songs. The first act comprised seven performances kicking it off with a solo performance by one of the groups'...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Comedy galore at Westwood
The grand finale of the Laff-A-Lot comedy was held at the school. The comedians treated the audience to hilarious jokes throughout the evening. Some of the comedians who entertained that evening were Odirile Brooks, Jacob Tshweneyagae also...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Global expo is an effective marketing platform - Minister
"Global Expo attracts Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Botswana, hence it contributes to economic diversification of Botswana," Seretse said at Boipuso hall in Gaborone last Wednesday. "Its purpose is also to stimulate local entrepreneurs to...
Keikantse Lesemela
Correspondent 28 November 2011
PEEPA breaks new ground with bold brand
Speaking at the launch that was held at GICC recently, PEEPA CEO, Kgotla Ramaphane, said the re-branding - which entails a break with the national coat of arms - was evidence of the organisation's growth. The new logo is made up of nine rectangles...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 28 November 2011
StanChart predicts record full-year results
Outgoing Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Wiegand, told a media briefing last Thursday that they were anticipating the record results due to unreservedly accelerated business activity in the two sections during the second half of...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
Europe's Last Best Chance
Indeed, for many of these countries, meaningful reform has now become unavoidable. The social-insurance systems in Europe, as in the United States, Japan, and elsewhere, were designed under vastly different economic and demographic circumstances -...
*Michael Boskin 28 November 2011
ETECETERA ||
Prompted by reports that Minister Frank Ramsden had signed in Mozambique a memorandum of understanding regarding the $41 billion (P311.4 billion) Ponto Techobanine Inter-Regional Railway Project, I commented in the Monitor of May 2, 2011 that whilst...
Sandy Grant 28 November 2011
Jobs For Justice
They are not alone in their anxiety. Income inequality is a top concern not only in tent cities across the United States, but also among street protesters in Taipei, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Athens, Madrid, Santiago, and elsewhere. Inequality almost...
*Andres Velasco 28 November 2011
Issues in education
Issues in Education honours Patrick van Rensburg, leading educator and innovator who arrived at Serowe in mid-1962. He has given so much to his adopted country. Before coming to (the then) Bechuanaland he went into exile from South Africa...
Dorcas Molefe
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Sheldon Weeks 28 November 2011
The winners code
It is used extensively in different countries and in different languages where the train or the underground train is the most common mode of transport. Mind the gap is a warning designed to call the attention of the listeners to the gap between the...
George Chingarande 28 November 2011
Ntuane's wedding shows that difference is not enmity
While we may come from various ethnic groupings we have been united as a nation. That is why we are called Botswana. From independence our pioneering political leaders differed on the direction that they believed the country should...
28 November 2011
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28 November 2011
'My eye sight is back! i can see you're wearing a blue shirt'
The man had for years been completely blind in both eyes. "All my cattle were stolen by people who took advantage of my blindness. Although I could not see those people, I know their voices and I will now be going around to collect my cattle,"...
Greg Kelebonye
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
SATA halts payment to Chinese firm, awards contract without tender
He said that the company should not be paid because it was "fake" and was owned by someone who previously occupied his (Sata's) office and that the company was registered under fake names "This morning, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) was supposed...
28 November 2011
Gaborone's night callers: you could be next
While some may manage a scream, there are those who would simply be paralyzed by fear, numbed to the core. A few brave ones would wrestle with the intruder sometimes getting lucky or hurt in the process. Certainly being caught unawares in that...
Agreement Ndlovu
Correspondent 28 November 2011
Which is it: Gantsi or Ghanzi?
The world over, it is commonplace to find people sharing names. In some cases, even the full name. However, it is not that common to find different places in the same country sharing a name. But it does happen, and Botswana is no exception. Take,...
28 November 2011
BOPEU secure alternative financier
The deputy vice-president of BOPEU, Masego Mogwera, said on Friday that the financier would be revealed at the union's Fifth General Convention that is scheduled for Lotsane Secondary School in Palapye from December 3-9. "The name of the fancier...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
MPs back freedom of information act
And while they may know that a minister is not honest in his/her answer, they are unable to categorically say so, as only the minister or his permanent secretary would have the information that they want kept away from the public, Maun West...
Bame Piet & Greg Kelebonye
Staff Writers 28 November 2011
Ntuane unites them
But the wedding might also have been the beginning of a big shift in our political landscape, depending on how you view it. The simple traditional setup of a white tent, a few reserved seats and 'first-come-first serve' for the remaining seats...
Thalefang Charles & Greg Kelebonye
Staff Writers 28 November 2011
Unwanted Man gets Respite
As police and immigration officers were escorting him to the Kasane Airport from where he would be flown to Gaborone, Wilson's lawyers Lizo Ngcongco and Busang Manewe hurriedly put together an urgent application in a bid to get an injunction against...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
Hotter days coming
This is because the days and nights will soon get really hot. In an interview with Mmegi Meteorological Services Director, Phetogo Phage, said that the months of October and November are the coolest, while December, January and February are hottest...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho
Staff Writer 28 November 2011
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28 November 2011
On Western democracy
Consider that the entire Western world is outraged that the Greek prime minister announced that he is going to permit the Greek people to decide their own fate instead of having it decided for them by a handful of banksters, politicians, and...
*PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS 29 November 2011
To grasp things by the root: On Julius Malema
Julius Malema, unlovely as he is, is a symptom, a morbid symptom to be sure, of the crisis that we face. Any assumption that his effective expulsion from the African National Congress (ANC) allows us to continue with business as usual will...
29 November 2011
The road to Denmark - Part 3
We note that the ministry has made laudable efforts at democratising the budget by soliciting public views as to what our people want to see contained in this important national resource allocation exercise. For this effort we commend Minister...
* BOTSALO NTUANE 29 November 2011
Teachers demand answers on Kerekeng flats
The teachers allege that none of the government departments seem keen to take responsibility for the flats which they rent for as much as P1, 200, a vast difference from the P472 rental charge normally required of institutional houses of that...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 29 November 2011
Botswana - US partnership in health gets stronger
The outpouring of warmth and support I witnessed from the people and the Government of Botswana during the First Lady's brief stay made a tremendous and lasting impression on me. It also clearly demonstrated something I already knew - the...
MICHELLE D. GAVIN 29 November 2011
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