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New clashes in capital,Mogadishu
The clashes began shortly after dawn between Islamist, Al-Shabab, militants and government forces, backed by African Union (AU) troops. The AU forces are reported to have used tanks and heavy artillery. Al-Shabab withdrew from Mogadishu in August...
12 December 2011
The future of the planet is at stake, warns UN chief
"Without exaggeration, we can say: the future of our planet is at stake -- people's lives, the health of the global economy, the very survival of some nations," Ban told environment ministers at the start of a four-day meeting. The conference under...
12 December 2011
South accused of attacking disputed Sudanese region
South Sudan's army, the SPLA, has attacked the region of Jau six times since Tuesday, the foreign ministry in Khartoum said in a statement, adding the region lay within Sudan's South Kordofan state and that its army had repulsed the assault. "The...
12 December 2011
Mbeki tirade puts Heath in Zuma's firing line
In an interview with City Press published on Sunday, Heath accused Mbeki of "initiating" rape and corruption charges against Zuma, who was then his closest rival for the ANC leadership, in 2005. Heath also claimed convicted fraudster, Schabir Shaik...
12 December 2011
Is the European dream over?
On the surface, Europe's current crisis, which some people predict will tear apart the European Union, is financial. Jacques Delors, one of the architects of the euro, now claims that his idea for a single currency was good, but that its "execution"...
IAN BURUMA 12 December 2011
Digging tswana roots
Of course, it is because they have no periscope into Setswana a veritable and little-changed language of the gods. In fact, the Sumerian term Illui (Ba-Loi in Sotho-Tswana, Eloi-him in Hebrew) does not mean 'lofty ones' as commonly interpreted. The...
I.m Leteane 12 December 2011
Europe, heal thyself
Moreover, unlike the US, the eurozone does not have an external deficit, which means that the monetary union holds enough savings to finance all of its members' budget deficits and resolve their debt problems. But, despite this relative strength,...
*DANIEL GROS 12 December 2011
Climate deal fears emerge
"Of course it could fall victim," Trevor Manuel, the former South African finance minister who spent much of the last year working on the fund's design, told the Financial Times. "It's about the negotiating chip, not about this thing." The...
ANDREW ENGLAND and PILITA CLARK 12 December 2011
Peloetletse leads homophobic forum
He was joined by several subscribers of the social network and some dubbed homosexuality as "portent". Some of these (subscribers) were against Ndadi and BONELA for being pro-gay. However, some said the constitution of Botswana must be...
GALE NGAKANE
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Living Fanon: The rationality of revolt
What better way to celebrate, commemorate and critically reflect on the 50th year of Fanon's The Wretched of the Earth than with a new North African syndrome: revolution - or at least a series of revolts and resistance across the region. Fanon...
12 December 2011
Does sexual frustration boost aggression?
Many sportsmen swear by avoiding sex before a big sports event to keep their strength for the battle ahead. Those that practice a strict policy of sexual abstinence before playing are stern believers in the theory that sex before competitive sport...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 12 December 2011
The Talibanisation of Kgatleng
"It's a draw, a 50/50, and it is going to remain like this forever," said a middle-aged man among a crowd heading towards the northern gate of Kgosing, the main Kgotla in Mochudi, at the end of the meeting addressed by the Minister of Local...
12 December 2011
Pirates handed tough champs league path
Having been drawn against Angolan side Recreativo de Libolo in the preliminary round, Pirates will then need to get past Nigerian runners-up Sunshine Stars in the first round proper. If they overcome those two hurdles then they will meet either Mali...
12 December 2011
African champs out of world club tournament
The victory was a testament to the importance of taking one's chances, with the Qataris advancing despite spending the vast majority of this match firmly on the back foot. Esperance were dominant from the outset, and Al-Sadd keeper Mohamed Saqr was...
12 December 2011
Lekang wins u-18 tennis tourney
Lekang took advantage of Sibanda's inconsistency throughout the game. But it was sweet revenge for Sibanda when the two squared off in the doubles' final. Lekang partnered Allen Phetogo, while Sibanda teamed up with Dimpho Legoreng. Sibanda and...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 12 December 2011
SAFA withdrew Jordaan from elections
"Recent newspaper articles have speculated that this was done to 'avoid embarrassment' and some have even stated that Dr Jordaan faced a 'humiliating defeat'," SAFA said in a statement. "It was clear to us that going into the election would be a very...
12 December 2011
Sibanda scoops three awards
Sibanda was crowned the Most Valuable Player in the male category, as well as the Best Attacker and Best server. In the Best Attacker category Sibanda beat the likes of Police's Happy Ribbin and Thabo Seitshiro of Kutlwano. Kutlwano's...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Young Zebras earn rare cosafa medal finish
The Young Zebras are third now after defeating Malawi 1-0 on Saturday in the third place play-offs. The game was lively as the boys played their lungs out in front of a crowd that braved the chilly weather to watch the final matches of Southern...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Zambia win cosafa u-20 for 3rd time
The Copper Bullets beat Angola 2-1 with Ronald Kampamba scoring the winning goal in injury time when it looked like the final would be decided on penalties. Angola broke the deadlock in the 29th minute with a beautiful header by Paciencia Cristovao...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Gunners hold Tafic
A glut of missed chances ensured a share of spoils by Extension Gunners FC and TAFIC who played to a 2-2 draw in a be MOBILE premiership match in Francistown on Saturday. In the sixth minute, attacking combination of ...
Simon Jubane
Correspondent 12 December 2011
GU outsmart Notwane
Gaborone United (GU) turned on a fine display to dismiss troubled Notwane 4-1 in a lively be MOBILE Premier League match played at Molepolole Sports Complex on Friday night. GU camped in the Notwane half in the opening 10 minutes, but were unlucky...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Fani gets cosafa seat as patel retains presidency
Fani becomes the only new member to the committee. Botswana has not been represented in COSAFA since honorary president Ishmael Bhamjee and secretary general Ashford Mamelodi quit in 2006. Speaking to Sport Monitor over the weekend, Fani said it was...
Frederick Kebadiretse & Thato Kala
Staff Writer / Correspondent 12 December 2011
Food for the soul
Okay, don't immediately think diamonds, gold, tanzanite whichever, I'm talking about the minerals that are precious for our health. Not that the other ones are not good in their own right. Ever thought of minerals as essential for health? Copper,...
Boitshepo Giyose 12 December 2011
BOSETU hosts colourful cultural night
The cold and wet night slowly warmed up as guests came in either pairs or small groups looking smashing in their cultural attire and a variety of beautifully designed clothes. Women were more especially looking their best as they brightened the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Punah celebrates 10 years in style
Punah hosted a special session at the Satchmos Jazz Caf in Gaborone West where patrons celebrated her music. By hosting the event, Puna was looking at her accomplishments as well as reflecting on the challenges that she encountered as an...
Lekopanye Mooketsi
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Cinderella opens at westwood
The tale is widely known in the Tswana setup as well. Westwood School's Mantlwaneng theatre was filled to the rafters as local theatrical productions awaited for the rolling of yet another Aldo Brincat theatrical showpiece. The stage play...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
President's concert unforgettable
Spain, India, Zimbabwe, Portugal, Scotland and of course Botswana were some of the countries represented by performers in the concert aptly dubbed "One Planet. One Passport. One Love". The first half of the show, written and directed by Maru-a-Pula...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
SPTC and Botswana Post sign rates collection deal
Speaking at the event held last week, Town Mayor, Godfrey Mbaiwa, revealed that the local authority is owed more than P2 million by members of the public through service levy and rates arrears. He explained that the council is faced with a huge task...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Dikgatlhong dam complete ahead of schedule
Dikgatlhong is the largest dam in the country with a capacity of 400 million cubic metres. The project which commenced in March 2008 was expected to be commissioned in March 2012. Assistant Project Manager Jing Jinke said during an interview that...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Pastors: let's respect other Messengers Of God
Although some of the persecutors are non-Christians, the trend has departed as this is also done by some pastors against other pastors. It is shocking to hear a pastor standing on a pulpit in front of a congregation talking negatively about...
12 December 2011
ETECETERA II
Come the first decent rain of the year and almost inevitably the internet system goes on the blink. When traffic lights cease to function, everyone carries on regardless. Unfortunately with the internet there is no such alternative. When it doesn't...
Sandy Grant 12 December 2011
Why should Kgafela fight anyone who differs with him?
According to weekend media reports, Kgafela has written to the Law Society of Botswana (LSB), demanding back the P561, 000 he paid Dow in legal costs when she represented him in the ongoing criminal cases he and his subjects are facing. In his...
12 December 2011
Issues in education
The long awaited Oodi College of Applied Arts and Technology (OCAAT) is due to open early next year. Perched below the mountain and lying on the edge of the village OCAAT is a marvelous achievement. OCAAT is a non-degree granting tertiary...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 12 December 2011
The winners code
Guy Laliberte, founder of the world renowned circus Cirque du Soleil, is ranked by the famous Forbes magazine among the 500 wealthiest people on earth. He did not have the most auspicious beginning to his career. When he informed his parents of his...
George Chingarande 12 December 2011
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12 December 2011
Kill the presidential retirement act
And he was probably dead right. But following the deaths of former presidents Frederick Chiluba and Levy Mwanawasa, questions are being asked whether it is prudent or wise to keep certain pieces of legislation in the statute books. The...
Terence Musuku
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Icons of Botswana
"Excellence means caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible." Ishmael Wame Komanyane lives by these words. Not...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Mashonja relives abuse
On the eve of her 48th birthday (on Thursday) Mashonja made startling revelations at a fully packed hall of The Rock Church during an occasion marking the Police Northern Division symposium on the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence on Women and...
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Defaulting on TB treatment is dangerous
Last week at a Health Pitso held at the Monarch Customary Court in Francistown, Onkamile Sebetela, the district TB coordinator said these patients usually break after two months while they are supposed to be on treatment for six to eight...
Lindiwe Mozola
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Government shelves Ravos takeover
This comes after the board of the vocational centre reached a conclusion that they do not want the Lutheran institution to be run by the government. Earlier this year, the board opposed handing over ownership of the brigade's premises as...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Confusion over Tsolamosese land issue
The residents complained that there was no explanation by the landboard why the pegs were placed in their compounds. They say this left them afraid and confused by the actions. "I am afraid that we might be evicted from our homes. I...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Not all is rosy as Botswana celebrates Tsodilo hills' 10th anniversary
Even the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) is decorated with a huge 3D advert marking the 10th anniversary. The celebrations were also felt in far-away Maun last week at a week-long workshop where tourism officials and operators...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Habitat loses P12m
At a recent media-come-together in Kweneng, the Kweneng District Council Executive Secretary, Wazha Tema, revealed that they had terminated the contract for 100 houses for the needy with Habitat, because it had failed to complete the project in 12...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Etsha immgration still a headache
It is reported that the affected are the youth in 13 villages of Etsha, who were born refugees 42 years ago after their parents came to Botswana. They are still considered by government as Angolans living in Etsha; years after their parents...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Mawere/mugoni case resumes tomorrow
The lawsuit comes after Mugoni wrote to the Judicial Service Commission and Registrar of the High Court recommending they not renew Mawere's contract. In the letter Mugoni was complaining that Mawere had been applying delay tactics in his handling of...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Local Producers Enraged By Btv's Japanese Content
They say receiving programming from a country whose television industry is blossoming like Japan would badly affect the local industry because as producers they would not have a platform for growth. The project dubbed, 'Project for the...
Baboki Kayawe & Lawrence Seretse
Staff Writer & correspondent 12 December 2011
Khama was right to attack Malema - Moathodi
He said Khama, as a leader of Botswana and father, had every right to speak against Malema's unruly behaviour towards his elders. "The President is a national figure, a father, and deserves a right to reign in Malema or question his behaviour,"...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 12 December 2011
Traditional role of Dikgosi and elders is diminishing
Speaking at the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence on Women and Children event hosted by the Botswana Police (North Division) at The Rock Church, women rights activist, Ludo Margaret Mosojane, said that it is imperative that Botswana should have a...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 12 December 2011
Europe, heal thyself
Moreover, unlike the US, the eurozone does not have an external deficit, which means that the monetary union holds enough savings to finance all of its members' budget deficits and resolve their debt problems. But, despite this relative strength,...
*DANIEL GROS 13 December 2011
Climate deal fears emerge
"Of course it could fall victim," Trevor Manuel, the former South African finance minister who spent much of the last year working on the fund's design, told the Financial Times. "It's about the negotiating chip, not about this thing." The...
ANDREW ENGLAND and PILITA CLARK 13 December 2011
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