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Potential grows for food crisis as prices surge: UN
A mix of high oil prices, growing use of biofuels, bad weather, soaring grain futures markets and restrictive export policies pushed up prices of food in 2007/08, sparking violent protests in countries including Egypt, Cameroon and Haiti.Concern...
13 August 2012
International travel 'makes athletes ill'
The researchers argue the different germs and allergens of a new environment affect the athletes. Air travel does not seem to play a part as on returning home the competitors' health does not differ from normal.They suggest this could contribute to a...
13 August 2012
Libya's NTC hands power to newly elected assembly
NTC chief Mustafa Abdul Jalil passed the reins to the oldest member of the legislative body at a late-night ceremony in the capital, Tripoli. The NTC, which was formed during last year's revolt, has now been dissolved.Crowds in central Tripoli...
13 August 2012
Clinton to discuss Boko Haram with Nigeria leader
She will discuss with President Goodluck Jonathan the recent wave of attacks by the Boko Haram group.Its militants have stepped up attacks in the past year, targeting the UN headquarters in the capital, Abuja, churches and security buildings.The ties...
13 August 2012
'Fresh clashes' in Egypt's Sinai region
The clashes near a police station in the city of al-Arish come a day after the Egyptian military launched an offensive against suspected Islamist militants in the region. The offensive followed the killing of 16 border guards on Sunday. The Egyptian...
13 August 2012
President Jacob Zuma laughs alone
At that precise moment no answers are demanded on the infamous arms deal or police corruption because the nation has the giggles and the President laughs loudest. An ambassador - clearly charmed - once remarked to me that it is a 'beautiful laugh' -...
* HENNIE VAN VUUREN 13 August 2012
Ndove: from street vendor to mayoral seat
FRANCISTOWN: She may not have educational credentials to boast of, but Francistown Deputy Mayor, Joyce Ndove is slowly making her way towards attaining the country's coveted title of iron lady of politics, which is currently associated with the likes...
13 August 2012
Swartz presents revised policy on research, science
Presenting the policy, the minister said it is intended to create a supportive environment for research and development to thrive and impact positively on economic growth through a strong coordination of RSTI by creating a robust national system of...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 13 August 2012
Citizen Economic Empowerment Policy adopted
Last week the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Margaret Nasha even suggested that the debate on the policy be closed, as Members of Parliament (MPs) were taking too long on the issue.However, a sizeable number of MPs, mainly from opposition...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 13 August 2012
Plots are tied to shadow war of Israel and Iran
These were just a few of what some Israeli and American intelligence officials say were nearly a dozen plots that form the backbone of a continuing offensive by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel and its allies abroad. But the links seem tenuous at...
NICHOLAS KULISH & JODI RUDOREN 13 August 2012
The Science of Bolt
The 100 metres (m) has progressed from a stately 12 seconds (s) in 1896 to a phenomenal 9.58 s in 2009. It is the progression of the 100 m over the last 100 plus years which have been used to predict future performance.Researchers have added various...
*MATTHEW TAYLOR 13 August 2012
Nitty Gritty
Chicken is adamant that he no longer wants to be religious leader of the church of the Holy Goat. He feels that it is an awesome responsibility and he doesn't have the energy and the inclination to carry out. He says;"Eish! It's not easy ek se....
Barolong Seboni 13 August 2012
Clinton's thin gloss on US aid in Africa
American aid to the country once called Zaire appeared to have an amazing effect. The more the US gave its ruler, Mobutu Sese Seko, the shorter Zaire's roads seemed to get. By the time Mobutu was overthrown in 1997, after two decades of American and...
13 August 2012
Digging tswana roots
The era before Abraham (born 2123 BC in true, historical chronology) was one of conflict and upheaval. Indeed, seeds leading to the displacement of Bantus from Egypt were planted in this era. Our Egyptian roots are a fact beyond reasonable dispute as...
I.M Leteane 13 August 2012
Planning history of Gaborone III
Most homes built under own management (i.e. the majority) are seldom "turn-key" projects. It's a long and tedious process to get a roof to live under.The same goes for the neighbourhood where the home is situated, except for a few BHC and privately...
JAN WAREUS 13 August 2012
The state of entertainment in Gaborone
What happened to the little vibey city that hosted the original 'bedroom bully' Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest, Commodores and UB40? What about the Gaborone of Carling Black Label, Monate Sukiri and the Togetherness festival? The days of House of Blues...
THALEFANG CHARLES
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Switch to Gabz FM now
It is Thursday morning, 7.07am to be exact and my matchbox phone - a cheap Nokia- beeps to indicate that I have just received an sms. I jump at the poor thing with one thought on my mind: "This time I have won the Mascom competition, I almost scream,...
13 August 2012
Botswana Editors Forum supports FOI Bill
As Botswana Editors Forum we would like to join the debate with the hope of not only clearing the air but also busting quite a few myths that if not addressed could end up passing for real truths.We note with concern that Government response and...
13 August 2012
How MOH "played" a multi-million pula tender
All is not well at the Ministry of Health. The ministry faces the spectre of a court battle over a multi-million Pula tender that was awarded irregularly. This is after the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) stepped into the...
TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
BDP MPs clutch at straws over FOI Bill
Lambasting the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Mokgweetsi Masisi, Mmolotsi pointed out that bills have been amended in Parliament before and the same should apply to the one under debate. He dismissed Masisi's argument that the Bill requires more...
LAWRENCE SERETSE
Correspondent 13 August 2012
Mogobane hails Zebras AFCON feat
Residents of Mogobane thronged the village kgotla on Saturday to thank the team for making the nation happy by qualifying for the first ever appearance at the continental showpiece in Gabon earlier this year. The community prepared a reception lunch...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
BFA fears security threat in Mali
The Zebras are scheduled to play Mali away in the first leg match of the two-legged affair that will see the winner proceeding to play in the finals in South Africa next year. Addressing the media on the team's preparations last Friday, BFA...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Prisons see off Itekeng in volleyball encounter
The two sides produced a below par performance in their a match that Prisons won the game 3-1. The game was taken to a deciding after Prisons failed to maintain their dominance over the Jwaneng based side. After Itekeng beat them 25- 19 in the first...
Mosah Mokganedi
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Rhinos, Hogs reach league final
The match lived up to its hype with the two sides not giving each other space. It was thrilling spectacle for supporters who came to the games in large numbers. UB Rhinos' Lesedi Keekae was instrumental for his side, converting two penalties in...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Pearman is Orange classic golf champ
Playing on a heavily windy and cold Sunday morning, Pearman, who was watched by members of his family at the last hole, hit 86 on Day 2, as he struggled to cope with the windy atmosphere.The previous day, the youngster was the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Nata, Mogo are Snr schools chess champions
Nata and Mogoditshane Senior Secondary schools were yesterday crowned the girls and boys senior schools chess champions at the inaugural Botho College sponsored senior schools tournament. The event was held at Botho College since Saturday.Last...
13 August 2012
Cycling Fever Hits Town
Even the freezing temperatures did not deter the emphatic competitors from giving the spectators a handful of some fun filled cycling. The riders competed in seven categories of juniors, open, kids, mountain bike, Hamba, team open and team juniors....
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Chinese Golfers in charity drive
As part of the cause, the SOS children's village in Tlokweng received a P10, 000 donation.In an interview with The Sport Monitor, BOHGA secretary, Sam Lim said the event, which is in its fourth year, is aimed at creating a relationship between...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 13 August 2012
Higher mineral revenues slash 2011/12 deficit to P2.2bn
The revised deficit is also lower than the P3.8 billion estimated by Finance Minister, Kenneth Matambo in this year's budget speech. The 68 percent drop between the forecast and final deficit figure portends a healthier state of public coffers for...
STAFF WRITER 13 August 2012
Europe's summer reading list
Never mind the subprime crisis of August 2007 or, closer to home, the European monetary crisis of August 1992: the August holiday is a venerable tradition. So, what should Europeans be reading beneath their sun umbrellas this year?Milton Friedman's...
*Barry Eichengreen 13 August 2012
ETECETERA II
There is a need to tread gently because there is much hurt and anger and so many others around who know so much more about it than myself.But I have a long standing interest, longer than most it has to be said, so that even as a grotty youth I was...
Sandy Grant 13 August 2012
Kingdom-0-Metre
The nation is in state of shock and confusion following the disappearance of three gentlemen, true compatriots of our beloved country who were last seen by families and colleagues as they set out for their vocation. These sons, fathers, husbands,...
Dumi Mmealefe 13 August 2012
Issues in education
In a number of articles Issues has discussed the concern that the education system in Botswana is undergoing a plurality of challenges. They have been continually building up into a crisis and a state of paralysis. It is not evident when the climax...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 13 August 2012
The winners code
A comical story is often told of a lady who after years of a rather stormy marriage decided to file for divorce. As the couple stood before the judge; the judge asked the lady, "Why do you want to file for divorce? On what grounds?" The chatty...
George Chingarande 13 August 2012
Selefu 13 August 2012
13 August 2012
Name sport facilities after our athletes
In the just ended Olympic games in London, United Kingdom, Nigel Amos raised this country's flag once again when he made history as the first Motswana to bring a medal (silver) from such games. Just early this year, the Zebras made their maiden...
13 August 2012
Ntuluki proudly presents "clean clean" carwash in Borolong
No one thrust this greatness upon him and he was not born great. He is busy constructing a road to greatness with a car wash and as a vegetable vendor in the village. Actually, the father of one, who is a bachelor, Ntuluki said after it dawned on him...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 13 August 2012
Morapedi: there is life after prison
The difference, however, was that Morapedi was behind bars for armed robbery for which he was convicted and sentenced to 38 years in 1993. He was 29-years-old. On the other hand, Mandela was jailed for his opposition to the inhuman apartheid...
Onalenna Modikwa
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
The story of Nijel Amos
We anticipated that most people would like to know more about this young lad who made history for this country when he won a silver medal and as such we decided to visit Nigel's family in Chilindi Ward in Marobela Village in the Central District...
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Fireworks dominate BALA conference
The disagreements got so bad that some of the councils ended up boycotting the elections. BALA president, Reverend Mpho Machakga Moruakgomo had to eventually divide the house on the issue of adopting the constitution as some councillors...
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Engine explodes on take-off
Yesterday Civil Aviation Authority chief Major General Jefferson Thokwane would not comment on the incident saying what he says may prejudice the on-going investigations into the case.Eyewitnesses who were in the aircraft told The Monitor that the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Sofisto fined P200
When he was arrested by police officers, Sofisto was shown on Btv, and alleged to be a fake doctor. However, Gaborone Central Police station commander, Superintendent Kevin Mookodi told The Monitor that they fined Sofisto P200 for not being...
Victor Muyakwabo
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
BEC boss heads regional assessment body
Moahi succeeded Paul Wasanga, who is also chief executive officer of the Kenyan Examinations Council. She was elected vice-president of the association in Nairobi, Kenya last year together with Wasanga (president), Chekani Sakala of Zambia (executive...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
The BDF had only 60 soldiers in 1976
The Botswana Defence Force had only 60 soldiers in 1976, when President Sir Seretse Seretse journeyed to the USA to beg for foreign military assistance, declassisifed US Foreign Document shows. The document shows that it was declassified by America...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Explosion at Jwaneng Mine causes serious injury
Information reaching The Monitor reveal that the accident was so serious that the injured person was immediately airlifted to a private hospital in Gaborone. Debswana's corporate communications manager Rachel Mothibatsela confirmed the accident. "Yes...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Unionist barred from mine accident enquiry
On Friday morning, the enquiry was scheduled to hear evidence from the three suspended miners but union representatives were told that they were unwelcome as the suspended trio were set to give evidence.The Botswana Mine Workers Union president, Jack...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
Ten people in title deed fraud
Modisane has been suspended from work since July last year in connection with the matter, The Monitor has learnt. His alleged accomplice include a Molepolole Indian man, Deshmuck Khan, who is charged to have posed as the landowner. The case also...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 August 2012
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13 August 2012
Botswana acts showcase at GSS grounds
The event attracted a large number of audiences who came to witness the launch of the year. The theme behind the launch was to celebrate local artists and to bring local music to the people free of charge.The launch was also a way of welcoming back...
Kgomotso Molelekeng & Mpho Mokwape
Correspondents 13 August 2012
Makau and Culture Spears shine at Gaborone Silver Jubilee celebrations
The event was attended by a number of people, amongst them different high ranking government officials such as the Minister of Local Government Peter Siele, the Gaborone Mayor Haskins Nkaigwa and his deputy and Gaborone councillors. The event was...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correpondent 13 August 2012
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