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How the Zebra got its stripes
The stripes, they say, came about to keep away blood-sucking flies. They report in the Journal of Experimental Biology that this pattern of narrow stripes makes zebras "unattractive" to the flies. "We started off studying horses with black, brown or...
13 February 2012
BEC acknowledges systemic grading weaknesses
After maintaining that the Junior Certificate Examination (JCE) results it released on December 23 were a true reflection of the performance of the candidates, the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) has finally acknowledged that there are weaknesses...
13 February 2012
BOSETU rejects proposed eight-hour work day
He said applying the eight-hour work day, which applies to the entire public sector, to teachers is a huge mistake that has affected education delivery negatively. Addressing the media in Gaborone on Wednesday, Rari said the current hours of...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Things fall apart
The adage that 'in politics, there are no permanent friends or foes, only permanent interests', today poignantly mirrors two young political leaders who were once bosom friends and now sworn enemies as the fight within opposition ranks gets...
13 February 2012
Bears maul wipers in Softball Tournament
The game had an eventful start with pre-match favourites Bears only managing one point, while Wipers threatened to run riot over their much-fancied opponents with three bottom one inning runs. Wipers captain, Kelly Kgolagano Onkokile, Neo...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Sekotswe Build Mometum For World Title Fight
On Saturday, the company, in partnership with Cats Holdings held a fun filled promotional event at the Game City mall open space in front of Nandos restaurant. Sekotswe fights Chilean boxer, Miguel Gonzalez for the World Boxing Federation (WBF)...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Badminton host sports journos
The tournament attracted over 20 journalists from different media houses in print, radio and television. Before the start of the tournament, they were inducted on the basic skills and recent rules of the game of badminton. The journalists would then...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Japanese guru drills local karatekas
The well-travelled 7th dan black belt karateka has been to 20 African countries and singles out Batswana karatekas as the most technically astute in the continent. He has been in the country for almost two weeks and said he was equipping karatekas...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Francistown boxers impress
In the 52 kilograms category, 20 year old Phenyo Mapitse defeated Botswana Meat Commission's (BMC) Onkabetse Kelapile 10-7, while Morena Modise of Glen Valley Boxing Club had to be saved by the referee as another Francistown youngster, Kemmonye...
Simon Jubane
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Motlakase wallop no mathata 5-0
Palapye's Motlakase Power Dynamos on Saturday thumped an eight-men Selebi PhikweÕs No Mathata, 5-1, as the second round of the Southern Zone First Division League resumed. The game was played at the Palapye Swallows grounds under cloudy...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Weight problems in the ring
The two women were scheduled to face off in front of hundreds of spectators but Stimela clocked 80 kilograms to exceed the desired 75 kilograms to match her opponent. Stimela said she had trained very hard for a month or so trying to reduce her...
Simon Jubane
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Rampant Ruri is double champ
He jumped an impressive 6.92 metres in the long jump to beat an equally competitive Reid Onkutlwile. The showdown, which saw two athletes in Onkutlwile and Tshwarelo Aobobe drop out halfway through due to mounting pressure, was the BAA's second this...
Nelson Direng
Correspondent 13 February 2012
UCCSA donates P50 000 to Zebras
The donation comes from proceeds of the sale of the music album the church branch composed and recorded for the team ahead of its maiden appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea. The church also handed the CD...
Mosah Mokganedi
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Food for the soul
Any plans for the famous - and - commercial big love day? Valentine! I don't know about you, but I've decided since a long time ago that some of these days have been so corrupted and taken over by business and commercialism that the...
Boitshepo Giyose 13 February 2012
Mazaza can make you soar
Local musician Vee, was not joking when he dropped a hit raving about the magic of the shades, Mazabathi or Mazaza not long ago. Indeed, the petite singer is synonymous with Mazaza. They make him look hot. Hardly does Vee pose for...
* Linda Kwababa
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Tebby records BDP 50th anniversary album
Despite paying for all the production costs of the CD and the DVD, the BDP has authorised the artist, also known as Tebby, to keep the proceeds from the sales of the musical products. The album will be one of the highlights of the BDP anniversary...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Enthralling show by virtuoso pianist
Golovin lives, plays and teaches in Geneva, Switzerland. He was born 67 years ago in Moscow, then the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR). He still performs in Russia at various venues including the State Philharmonic Orchestra. He has recorded...
Sasa Majuma
Correspondent 13 February 2012
DTC host jewellery workshop
The workshop to be held at Limkwokwing Gaborone on Thursday (February 16) is also open to anyone with a natural flair for design to benefit from the input by technical jewellery experts and guest speakers, according to DTCB spokesman, Kago...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Private sector must lead in employment creation - Matambo
Speaking at the official opening of the new head office of international accounting and auditing firm Deloitte Botswana at Fairground Office Park in Gaborone last Thursday, Matambo encouraged "all those in the private sector to take note of how hard...
Keikantse Lesemela
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Individual indebtedness powers forward
The figures are expected to receive a significant upward boost when the central bank calculates festive season and December 2011 data, a period historically associated with high uptake of credit products. Commercial banks slowed their extension of...
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Parks Tafa and BDC conflict of interest
As a well-informed and knowledgeable person Tafa may not insult the intelligence of Batswana in that fashion. Any dictionary, even for primary school level will define and describe Tafa's relations at BDC as an example of a conflict of interest. How...
13 February 2012
ETECETERA ||
A surprise visit during the past week from Susheela Curtis brought back memories of the first initiatives before and after Independence to publish books for children using local subject matter. Today, it may seem strange to believe that...
Sandy Grant 13 February 2012
Kingdom-o-metre
Siyalila, siyalila, inkomo yetu ifile... The black cloud that brought us white rain has vanished... the sky is empty; our kraal is desolate; Our calabashes are dry: And we weep! F.C Slater Days such as these are days of lamentation. F. C. Slater...
Dumi Mmualefe 13 February 2012
Issues in education
There is a growing concern from both government and the general public that the standard of Botswana education system provided in public schools is declining. Judging from the PSLE results analysis from the Botswana Examination Council (BEC) since...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 13 February 2012
The winners code
Geese are very interesting birds. They are neither the strongest nor the fastest of birds, but their strength lies in their exceedingly great wisdom. Unlike other creatures and species of animals which rarely achieve great things geese...
George Chingarande 13 February 2012
Opposition needs to mature
In this country politicians have had their fair share of negative publicity. Politicians were seen as unprincipled people out to get ahead in a Machiavellian way. Often these portrayals are directed at ruling party politicians, at least in the...
13 February 2012
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13 February 2012
Here's to all true romantics!
Celebration of this phenomenon, or spectacle, for lack of a better word, does not go back far in Botswana where men ruled the roost not long ago. In that context, I suggest a form of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to be established as a...
Gale Ngakane
Correspendent 13 February 2012
A house divided
The Monitor: We understand that the six BNF MPs have claimed ignorance of the party's central committee resolution that the seat of the Leader of Opposition should rotate between the BNF and the BMD, and that Botsalo Ntuane of the BMD should continue...
13 February 2012
Icons of Botswana
Born on September 27, 1952, Sesinyi started writing at an early age. His formative years were spent in Mmadinare before the bright lights of the big city beckoned. He relocated to Gaborone where he completed his studies at Gaborone Secondary School...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 13 February 2012
Kalafatis' suspect walks free
However, Mothobi's colleagues, Gotshosamang Sechele, Ronny Matako and Boitshoko Maifala will be jailed for 11 years each as their convictions were on Friday confirmed by the Court of Appeal (CoA). A panel of three judges comprising of Lord Alistair...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
No more SABC
It is only a matter of time before all SABC television channels are inaccessible in Botswana, The Monitor has established. This development follows a ruling by the Johannesburg High Court where the majority shareholder in e-Botswana, Mike Klink,...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Tea for valentine's day
Her organisation, Walk of Hope, will host tea for the elders who, she told The Monitor, are between the ages of 49 and 100. "Very often during times like this, we forget about our elderly people, and I just wanted to host this tea to put a smile on...
13 February 2012
'Police acted illegally'
A key witness, Assistant Superintendent Kebaitse Molefhe, told the court that he was investigating both cases of assault lodged by his colleague, Constable Moses Ndlovu, and the accused. However, he said he believed Ndlovu's account that Tshosa had...
Bame Piet
Staff Writer 13 February 2012
Mazaza can make you soar
Hardly does Vee pose for his album covers without shades. They can boost one's self-confidence, drive away the shyness and help one walk through the crowds oozing pride. They can also help hide not only a blue eye, but scars...
* Linda Kwababa
Correspondent 13 February 2012
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