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Families, agents testify in us Al-Shabab case
Her testimony came as prosecutors began using family stories and travel records to build their case against Mahamud Said Omar, who is charged with five terror-related counts including conspiracy to provide material support to a foreign terrorist...
08 October 2012
COSATU vows action if e-tolls are implemented
Should it do so, the federation's opposition campaign would shift "back into top gear", including its members taking to the streets, Congress of SA Trade Unions spokesman Patrick Craven told Sapa.The inter-ministerial committee (IMC) on the Gauteng...
08 October 2012
Nigeria attack: Arrests over Mubi students' killings
Most victims were students called out by name by the gunmen, police said. The attackers went from door-to-door, shooting or stabbing. It is unclear who is responsible.Some suspect the Boko Haram militant group, while police sources are linking it to...
08 October 2012
Argentina ship in Ghana seized over loans default
The ship, which was on a tour of Africa, was prevented from leaving Ghana by court order on Wednesday.Argentina's foreign ministry condemned the move as "a stunt" pulled by "vulture funds" which contravenes the Geneva Convention. It said it had...
08 October 2012
Al Qaeda is alive
Al Qaeda is returning to the shadows. The experiment by al-Shabab, al Qaeda's Somali affiliate, of attempting to govern a broad area in Somalia's south officially came to a close this weekend when its fighters fled from their final stronghold, the...
08 October 2012
The myth of German hegemony
In 2010 and 2011, the first two years of Europe's sovereign debt crisis, Germany seemed to emerge as the continent's dominant power, possessing an unrivaled ability to shape its neighbors' destinies. Enjoying unabated economic strength, Germany...
08 October 2012
Battle of the sound bite stars
The event, broadcast live across the US and around the world from the campus of the University of Denver, was moderated by Jim Lehrer, long-time veteran lion tamer of presidential debates and news anchor of the Public Broadcast System's News...
08 October 2012
Economies rising - but are they taking the people with them?
I recently attended a conference on Liberia for some 300 investors and potential investors.During this, I heard very many positive statements from companies that have already invested in the country and praise for the remarkable recovery it has made...
* RICHARD DOWDEN 08 October 2012
Finding leaders to pass through the eye of the needle
As was to be expected, the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) was first out of the starting blocks, naming its selection of candidates for the top six positions in the ruling party.Predictably, Kgalema Motlanthe is at the top of that ticket as "a more...
08 October 2012
Fuel shortages surface
Botswana sources nearly all of its fuel from South Africa, with 60 percent of this entering the country via road and the balance through rail. The strike has thus crippled the supply chain from refineries in South Africa to depots and filling...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Security at courts needs tightening
And only recently, suspects escaped from police custody, robbed police officers - who were supposed to be guard their car - and escaped. They remained at large for weeks until they were caught after an extensive and indeed expensive search that...
08 October 2012
The need for a united front
It was and still is a serious blow to the project of a united opposition to oust the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Political pundits and members of the Umbrella for Democratic Change may say it is too late for the BCP to unite with other opposition...
08 October 2012
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08 October 2012
Dingake:The bench's everyman(Part 1)
Lawyers and union leaders often like to say Botswana's justice system is like the Lotto - you either have Key or you do not! And not unlike the Lotto, most times you probably wont, but when you do, lucky you. As one union leader put it: "At least you...
08 October 2012
Food for the soul
Have you heard of it? Maybe if you took chemistry in high school. Yes magnesium is a nutrient, a very important one at that and it is essential for all things metabolic. In other words, whatever else you eat and how you utilise it in your body,...
Boitshepo Giyose 08 October 2012
Berry heart for un creative ARTIST COUNCIL
UN Women SARO intends to establish a Regional Creative Artist Advisory Group to support increased public awareness and social mobilisation to prevent and end violence against women and girls. The intended establishment of the Regional Creative...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
S.C.A.R celebrates 10 years
Since SCAR, real name Thato Matlhabaphiri, decided to take the hip hop way a decade ago, he has become a household name in Botswana.He has continued to mesmerize hip hop enthusiasts both on and off the stage. SCAR, also doubles as a radio...
Shingirai Madondo
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Mmaphala unleashes herself
The afro soul singer's album 'Sphere' was well received by the crowd after she gave a spectacular show in her performance of the songs. The 39-year-old's career dates back to 2000 when she first started as a back-up singer for the famous soul singer...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Music titans light up BDF HIV/AIDS concert
Organised by the Botswana Defence Force HIV/AIDS Coordination Committee, the event attracted the likes of Gong Master, Tyte, Makwakwa, Shumba Ratshega and the much-fancied Makau, and is aimed at giving a helping hand to districts hardest hit by high...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Baobab choir wins MAD school challenge
However, Baobab Primary School choir once again outshone the rest with their breathtaking displays. Consisting of boys and girls, the choir wore their blue school uniform with Botswana flag bandanas. About six of the children wore African attire...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Moratiwa's staggering multimedia show
The latest Moratiwa exhibition is a rhythm project inspired by the African movement.The night began with the audience being treated to a short and brief musical dance drama which showcased their talent, skills and ability to tell a story only...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Bonela calls for Seakgosing to resign
The Botswana's national antiretroviral treatment programme, known as the MASA programme, has received international acclaim for being one of the first successful programmes in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, with the increase in drug stock-outs and the...
08 October 2012
ETCETERA II
It can be extraordinary how different bits and pieces can suddenly come together. The other day we were in Peleng, Lobatse talking about the late John Modise and about others like him, who, it was claimed, have been overlooked. Then came...
Sandy Grant 08 October 2012
Kindom-0-Metre
It is disheartening to realize that a good number of people in this country hardly ever sing the national anthem.This is mostly not out of choice but because we are hardly ever where it is sung. Believe it or not even at Independence Day many have...
Dumi Mmualefe 08 October 2012
Issues in education
Neville Alexander (22 October 1936 to 27 August 2012) is an educator who has inspired many people in Southern Africa, in his home country South Africa and at the universities where he worked as a dedicated academic, practitioner, researcher and...
Dorcas Molefe
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Sheldon Weeks 08 October 2012
The winners code
One great man once wrote that the big question in life is not if you will have problems but how you will deal with your problems. Great people and small people; the rich and the poor; the old and the young all have this in common-they will from...
George Chingarande 08 October 2012
We applaud the MoH
In the last four weeks there was apprehension about what was going to happen to those people on this drug because it is taken by a group of patients who are referral. We applaud the ministry for working around the clock to make sure that the supply...
08 October 2012
Bots are cricket champs
The tournament was an eight-team event with Botswana competing against Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique, Swaziland, Sierra Leone, Ghana and the Seychelles.Botswana won six out of their seven games and tied on points with Tanzania and Zambia who also...
08 October 2012
Moilwa and Sematlho win Stanbic Bank Golf
Moilwa and Sematlho scored 49 points after playing 18 holes.The pair of Jasper Sematlho and Sipho Abueng and Ketshephaone Molefe and Ben Duta came second and third in that order.Golfers from as far as Jwaneng took part in the...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Centre Chiefs fuming over e-ticketing
Club chairperson, Ernest Molome told Sport Monitor on Friday that they would never use the system as it has denied them an opportunity to make money through gate takings. Molome cited a midweek fixture against Extension Gunners that was played at the...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Tafic peep Highlanders
FRANCISTOWN: BR Highlanders continued their poor run in the be MOBILE premier league when they were beaten 2-1 by TAFIC on Saturday. The visitors failed to tick on the day. The TAFIC young lads on the other hand showed an element of creativity...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Gatalamotho peep Police IX
The two teams were tied on 4-4 with with 30 minutes to go before Gata's top four super sub Thabang Motlwaditse came in and had the final say.Gata made a perfect start to the game, scoring their first four runs in the first two innings. Bryan De...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Dirang torments Notwane
Skillful midfielder, Dirang Moloi staged one of the best performances by an individual this season when his side, Mochudi Centre Chiefs defeated Notwane 2-1 in the be MOBILE Premier League match yesterday. A former Notwane player, Moloi did almost...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Gunners claim Lobatse derby
Monageng Thaele scored the only goal of the match to help Extension Gunners claim the bragging rights of Lobatse as they defeated BMC 1-0 in a close contest played at the Lobatse Council Stadium on Saturday. The dreadlocked midfielder, who now...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Icons of Botswana
With more than three decades of experience, Rampholo 'Shamza' Molefe is easily one of Botswana's most seasoned journalists still plying the trade. Born in Lovedale, South Africa as the first-born and only boy amongst five children, Molefe spent his...
Kibo Ngowi 08 October 2012
Single-parenthood: a scourge for single mothers
In a mini-survey conducted by the paper last week, single mothers are blaming the fathers of their children for abandonment and shirking their responsibilities as fathers.In fact the mothers said raising a child solo can be stressful as even when...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 08 October 2012
"Charismatic" church blamed for excessive noise
The church operates in the Somerset Extension Industrial Area under the leadership of Daniel Morupisi who proved quite elusive to The Monitor when we tried to trace him. No day passes without melodies and singing coming out of the huge shed that...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Gaborone schools Pilot SMARTboards technology
Speaking at the launch of the SMART technologies in schools (pilot) project in Gaborone yesterday, Tau urged the teaching profession to embrace new technology to lift learning to higher levels. He implored those in the profession not resist...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Computer lab for Senete Primary School
The computer laboratory is the first of its kind for a primary school in Botswana. Among other things the fully furnished lab is equipped with 24 desktop computers, laser printers and nine uninterrupted power supplies. Founder of the Keith...
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
UNICEF representative calls for children's full participation in CCF
The CCF, a forum of 160 children representing all the districts countrywide, was established by Section 34 of the 2009 Children's Act to discuss issues affecting the education, health, safety and wellbeing of the child. During a CCF meeting last...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
The Choppies magic
The Monitor: What is your reaction to the honour that the President, on behalf of the nation, has bestowed on your company?Ram: This award makes us more socially responsible and encourages us to interact and be part of the society. It is a great...
08 October 2012
Doing it 'Khama style'
The senior managers at the beautiful African Home and Restaurant Lodge along Nyerere Drive were left frustrated in their bid to "knock some sense into their Ethiopian boss, Hinok Naraya, on Saturday after he told them to forget it because he "is...
08 October 2012
ARV hell over today
Malefho now reckons all facilities from Princess Marina in the South to Nyangabwe Hospital in the North will have adequate supply of the ARV drug starting today. However, Malefho says it should be noted that not all ARV patients are on Aluvia,...
Maranyane Ngwanaamotho & Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writers 08 October 2012
Mogae is BIUST founding Chancellor
Speaking after the inauguration, Mogae explained that BIUST was conceived with the intention to add impetus to the quest for developing the human capital, especially in specialised areas such as engineering, science and technology. He said the...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 08 October 2012
Ministry in bolus disaster
A number of farmers The Monitor spoke to on Saturday said they do not keep the boluses after killing a beast, while others stated that they never get them back from the butcheries.The bolus system was introduced 11 years ago to conform to the new...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Botswana fuel under security escort
In an emailed response to questions, the department said local oil companies had stock that can last seven days without new supplies, indicating short-term stability. On Friday, South African media reports indicated that truck drivers who have been...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
Govt hides FMD slip-up
The cattle were supposed to be part of the 210,000 that were culled last year to control the FMD outbreak in the region. However, investigations have begun to establish whether the farmer tried to hide his cattle from hovering police helicopters and...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
How the Francistown mines have boosted economies of villages
The villages of Borolong, Tati Siding and possible Tonota are among the places that have possibly benefited economically from the booming mining trade near the city. Some people have set up businesses to tap into opportunities brought by the booming...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
MVA Fund crowned best company to work for
The rankings are according to the 13th edition of Deloitte's Best Company to Work For survey, a highly competitive assessment of overall employment experiences done by gathering employees' views on various indicators. All executives, including CEOs...
Mbongeni Mguni
Staff Writer 08 October 2012
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