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Why China vetoes the Draft Resolution on Syria
First, the draft resolution is seriously problematic, with uneven content that is intended to put pressure on only one party in Syria. Experience has proven that such practice would not help resolve the Syrian issue, but instead would only derail the...
*LI BAODONG 07 August 2012
Monarch West and implications for opposition
The strategy of running a single opposition candidate in any by-election is supposed to yield gains for the opposition by preventing vote splitting. While vote splitting becomes impossible if there is only one opposition candidate, this...
*AMY POTEETE 07 August 2012
Polls show Obama has edge in three battleground states
The contours of a deeply competitive presidential race, with three months remaining until the election, are highlighted in the new surveys of likely voters in the three battleground states. Romney drew fairly even with Obama when voters were...
07 August 2012
A look at the Office of the Vice President (Part II)
15. On April 1, 1998, F G Mogae was sworn in as the third president of Botswana, following the retirement of Sir Ketumile Masire the previous day. Mogae, later that day, announced his new cabinet, which for the first time in our history did not...
07 August 2012
Project Syndicate
In a poignant and topical keynote address, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton underscored the international community's obligation to prevent all forms of atrocity. "Not every mass killing is announced," she noted, "[but] there are slow-motion...
KYLE MATTHEWS 07 August 2012
Reviving rural Russia
Five years later, the population had grown by 18.5 million, far exceeding the previous growth rate; Russia had become the largest exporter of grain to Europe; and roughly three million private farmers had joined the new rural middle class. Stolypin's...
NICHOLAS SLUCHEVSKY 07 August 2012
China largest trading partner with Africa
The United States of America (USA), and the European Union have characterized China's growing influential role as a form of neo-colonialism. In their view Chinese investment in Africa is meant to extract natural resources, oil in particular, from the...
07 August 2012
Sovereignty central to China's foreign policy
Speaking at the official opening of the conference , immediately after President Hu Jintao of China, South Africa's president Jacob Zuma , said "Africa's past economic experience with Europe dictates a need to be cautious when entering into...
07 August 2012
China-Africa relations under spotlight
The foreign policy of China as it relates to Africa came under spotlight during the fifth Ministerial Conference of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in Beijing, China last month. FOCAC is a collective consultation and dialogue...
07 August 2012
Olympics 2012: The secrets behind anthems
After it was written in 1792, the song quickly spread across Europe, inspiring revolutionaries from Greece to Russia. It has even been part of recent uprisings. It was sung at the Tiananmen Square protests in China. Unfortunately, its composer never...
* ALEX MARSHALL 07 August 2012
Towards twelve years universal education
A key solution to the grievances of teachers is to adopt a unified teaching service from preschool through the upper grades of secondary school. Previous Issues have argued that time has come where teachers' salaries should no longer be dependent on...
07 August 2012
Issues in education
One of the most successful television series of all time is Idols.There are many versions of the show ranging from Pop Idols in the United Kingdom, South African Idols in South Africa, American Idols in the United States and many localised versions...
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Sheldon Weeks 07 August 2012
BancABC to co-sponsor Zebras for P8, 3m
The bank, which lost a bid to finance a knockout tournament to mobile communications giants Mascom last year, comes in as a co-sponsor alongside traditional sponsors, Orange Botswana. Earlier on this year, Orange renewed their sponsorship for the...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 August 2012
Kalavango, Spartans impress as second round starts
Kalavango won both their matches against Magstimela and Spiking Stars and find themselves at the top of the log. The leaders are two points clear of second placed Kutlwano, although the latter have two games in hand.Despite winning all their matches...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
ECCO's Jenamiso linked with GU move
Jenamiso, who came to ECCO as an unknown quantity four years ago, has established himself as one of the most decorated defenders in the be MOBILE Premier League. He was this week rewarded with a national team call-up for his sterling...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
BNOC meets in London over Montsho issue
Montsho told a local radio station yesterday that she was without a personal trainer, reportedly left behind due to visa complications. BNOC chief executive officer (CEO), Tuelo Serufho told Mmegi Sport that they were meeting and would issue a media...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Amos' win reignites medal hopes
Amos, exquisitely timed his race to cross the line in an impressive 1:45.90secs. He will run in the semi finals tonight at 20:55 pm (local time) hoping to become only the second athlete to reach the finals. Montsho reached the 400 metres finals on...
MQONDISI DUBE
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Love of guitar brings varied genre artists together
The two artists ,Tebogo Nkadile who goes by the stage name Ras-T and Chilume Nlebgwa said that they would always meet at constituency competitions and eventually decided to come together and form a traditional folk band called Mazganda.Com: "Our love...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Zulas promise a long stayin local music scene
The group first entered onto the scene as young, eager and energetic youth; now, with the release of their latest album, they are certain their growth as musicians over the years will impress all listeners. The kwaito fusion artists have vowed to...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 07 August 2012
Back stage
"The Blue Angel" (1930) is showing on August 7, 2012 at the Gaborone Film Society at 7 pm in the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. This is the classic film of 'the showgirl and the prince' that has both German and English versions (the two stars were...
Sasa Majuma 07 August 2012
Jazz maestro Mtukudzi set to perform at Botswana Craft again
Tickets for the show during which Mtukudzi will be sharing the stage with high riding local artist, Tumediso 'Shanti-Lo' Loeto, are already on sale at P250 each.This will not be Mtukudzi's first show at Botswana Craft as he has performed at the venue...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 07 August 2012
SA'S Keagan takes the prize
Keagan, Kyle, Lady May, Prezzo, Talia and Wati were all in the running during the final week - but the man from Cape Town won Africa's hearts and votes. Wati was the first housemate to be evicted on the night, followed by Kyle, Talia, Lady May and,...
STAFF WRITER 07 August 2012
Red Cross building attacked in Misrata, Libya
It said grenades and rockets were among the weapons used, causing major damage.The agency said the attack meant it was forced, "with considerable regret", to suspend its work in Misrata and the eastern city of Benghazi. It said the attack was the...
07 August 2012
ANC calls DA service delivery violence claims 'a publicity stunt'
"It is typical of the Democratic Alliance to shift the focus away from the real issues at the root of growing dissatisfaction with inferior service delivery in poor areas," said African National Congress Western Cape secretary Songezo Mjongile."The...
07 August 2012
Zambian miners kill Chinese manager during pay protest
A second Chinese was injured, as were several Zambians, during the riot on Saturday.The workers were on strike at the mine in protest against delays in implementing a new minimum wage.They were angry their wages were lower than a new minimum of $220...
07 August 2012
Athens police in crackdown on illegal immigrants
More than 1,130 people have been arrested in the capital since Saturday. More arrests are expected. The crackdown comes amid fears the fighting in Syria could lead to a new influx of refugees. More than 80 percent of migrants entering the European...
07 August 2012
World Food Programme driver shot dead in Sudan
The killing came as officials announced an agreement on aid access to South Kordofan and Blue Nile, where the UN has described a worsening humanitarian crisis but has been severely restricted in its movement. "Our driver was killed in an armed attack...
07 August 2012
Nigeria suicide bombing kills soldiers in north-east
According to an eyewitness, the bomber rammed a car into a military vehicle that was part of a convoy. The attacker's vehicle was being chased by troops when the bomb went off, a police spokesman said. No group has said it carried out the bombing,...
07 August 2012
Egypt Israel border attack leaves 'eight gunmen dead'
The heavily armed attackers had captured a border post at Rafah, commandeered cars and tried to smash their way over the border, Israel said. One vehicle apparently blew up at the Kerem Shalom crossing, while the other was destroyed by the Israeli...
07 August 2012
South China Sea: Beijing attacks US 'trouble-making'
One commentary told the US to "shut up" on the subject, while another said it had "deservedly evoked curses".The response came after the US State Department said it was "closely" monitoring increased tensions in the South China Sea. It also expressed...
07 August 2012
Labour laws not behind unemployment: ILO
According to Business Day, in an interview last week ILO South African director, Vic van Vuuren attributed unemployment to fragile economic conditions, skills mismatches and problems with education.He was speaking after the African Development Bank...
07 August 2012
Ivory Coast violence: Fresh firing after Abidjan killings
This follows the killing of five soldiers on Sunday in an attack on a police station and an army checkpoint in Yopougon to the east of the city. Shooting was also reported at the weekend in Abengourou in the east.The military base of Akouedo was...
07 August 2012
Second quarter diamond exports marginally down
Released last Friday by the Bank of Botswana, the latest diamond export figures confirm seesaw trends in the global demand for diamonds since the New Year, with most producers reporting below trend performance.According to the data, second quarter...
STAFF WRITER 07 August 2012
BancABC eyes another P750m war chest
This follows last week's completion of a P375 million ($50 million) of a rights issue, which raised funds to re-capitalise the bank's operations in the five southern African countries it has branches."This is a historic occasion for the group and...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff writer 07 August 2012
MoU to give Botswana access to Indian Ocean
Speaking at the signing ceremony of the MoU in Gaborone, the Minister of Trade and Industry, Dorcus Makgato-Malesu noted, "This MoU will bring mutual benefit between the two countries. Mozambique has access to the sea, they can offer us this access...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 07 August 2012
A critical time for freedom
During my visit to Botswana two years ago, and in my conversations with Batswana since then, I have been impressed with your country's great potential and desire for progress and democracy. Nevertheless, I believe it will not reach its full...
07 August 2012
As I see it
Canadian Professor, Poteete, who was here to do research one or two years back has given a detailed scholarly analysis of the recent Monarch West bye-election in the print media. The analysis should serve as a wake-up call and prescribed work for...
Michael Dingake 07 August 2012
You have what it takes, PHK
They are, as you well know, men who have played major roles in the history of this country. Even in retirement, some of them are still contributing constructively in various ways to the furtherance of the livelihoods of Batswana. It speaks volumes...
07 August 2012
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07 August 2012
Beware of the Communications Bill
A controversial piece of law, Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) Bill, is currently being debated in parliament and from the look of things; the public and a lot of other stakeholders were yet again left out when this bill was...
07 August 2012
New BDF plane in first flight
This paves way for the delivery of the aircraft that is due later in the year. Last year, the BDF placed an order for the five trainer aircraft that will replace the army's ageing PC-7s that were procured during a surge in defence procurement in the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
How Lotty met Khama
So Lotty Manyepetsa is an Old Naledi boy. He likes to have fun every now and then in whatever way he can. He takes fun as some kind of dessert after his normal diet of condemning the ruling Botswana Democratic Party and its policies. And moringa, of...
07 August 2012
Maiketso to address waste problem
A visibly concerned Maiketso, who is in his third month at the helm, told Mmegi recently that "this muddle, clutter, foul smell and chaotic situation in the city centre will soon be a thing of the past."The Francistown City Council (FCC) has on...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
'Economy mirrors quality of education'
Officially opening the 30th conference of the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA) at GICC yesterday, Professor Richard Tabulawa said the health of economies was measured by its education status and assessment. "The health of...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Soldiers challenged to prove fitness
Speaking at the official opening of the exercise, Morake challenged the soldiers to prove they can march long distances carrying battle loads through difficult terrain and still fight effectively upon arriving at the objective."I am reliably informed...
VICTOR MUYAKWABO
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Should govt regulate private schools fees?
When tabling the motion, Mmolotsi emphasised the importance of the services provided by private schools, saying they often do much better - in regard to their students' results - than government schools.Mmolotsi argued that education is a human...
GOTHATAONE & LERATO MALEKE
Staff Writer Correspondent 07 August 2012
Umbrella leaders lick wounds in heart-to-heart talks
FRANCISTOWN: Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) leaders have implored their members to be resilient and avoid listening to destructive criticism as the political movement is slowly finding its footing.The leaders said this when briefing their...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Inquiry faults CITF management
The taskforce comprising of deputy commissioner of Labour Luckson Likokoto and Biki Manyanda from the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM), was appointed by the CITF board in April this year, as a response to a flood of complaints by CITF...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Maun to get new wastewater plant
Kedikilwe, who is also the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, said the project is intended to resolve water supply and sanitation problems in Maun by connecting Kunyere wellfield to the Maun water supply network, upgrading the existing...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
Weeping old men of the f/town bus rank
One of the men, Kedibonye Moabi is famous for his crying antics when he does not have his way with people, especially when they do not buy his peanuts that he has also become famous for selling. While other people treat the bus rank as a...
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 07 August 2012
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