Archives
Explore
Home
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Full Picture
Featured Videos
More
About Us
Advertise with Us
Archives
Sitemap
Contact us
Sign in
Create account
Home
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Select Year:
2024
|
2023
|
2022
|
2021
|
2020
|
2019
|
2018
|
2017
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
2003
|
Select Month:
January
|
February
|
March
|
April
|
May
|
June
|
July
|
August
|
September
|
October
|
November
|
Archives:
Friday October 03
Monday October 06
Tuesday October 07
Wednesday October 08
Thursday October 09
Friday October 10
Monday October 13
Tuesday October 14
Wednesday October 15
Thursday October 16
Friday October 17
Monday October 20
Tuesday October 21
Wednesday October 22
Thursday October 23
Monday October 27
Tuesday October 28
Wednesday October 29
Thursday October 30
Friday October 31
Madonsela's report pins Malema down
Two weeks after his appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on money-laundering charges -which carry a maximum sentence of 15-years' imprisonment - Malema might soon be charged with the more serious crimes of fraud and corruption. His...
15 October 2012
Africa shows progress on hunger
Food shortages and malnutrition have been reduced in many parts of Africa, the Global Hunger Index says.But it remains "extremely alarming" in countries such as Eritrea and Burundi.The report says India, meanwhile, which has shown strong economic...
15 October 2012
Hong Kong beauty treatment death prompts probe
The four woman fell ill after procedures at a beauty centre to enhance their looks and immune system.A 46-year-old woman died of septic shock on Wednesday. Of the other three, a 60-year-old is in critical condition. The government says it will review...
15 October 2012
Illegal and violent strikes hurt South Africa - government
In a media briefing in Cape Town following the executive's Wednesday meeting, she said Cabinet was concerned at the lawlessness, violence, and intimidation that continued to pollute the otherwise democratic right of workers to strike. "It is a fact...
15 October 2012
Mali Islamists 'buying child soldiers, imposing Sharia'
They are also buying child soldiers, paying families $600 (P4320) per child, Ivan Simonovic said after a fact-finding visit to the country. Islamic extremists seized two-thirds of Mali in March when a military coup plunged the country into...
15 October 2012
Why Obama? [Part 1]
The record is more mixed than either his cheerleaders or fiercest critics would like to admit.___On the positive side, under this administration we achieved healthcare reform that will provide coverage to 35 million uninsured people; a Recovery Act...
* DEEPAK BHARGAVA 15 October 2012
The Chavez victory will be felt far beyond Latin America
The transformation of Latin America is one of the decisive changes reshaping the global order. The tide of progressive change that has swept the region over the last decade has brought a string of elected socialist and social-democratic governments...
15 October 2012
Chavez timeline: poverty, prison, then presidential palace
1954Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias is born to impoverished teacher parents near Sabaneta, a small town in south-western Venezuela. He is the second of six surviving children, all boys.1971A local historian, Jose Esteban Ruiz Guevara, talks to Chavez about...
15 October 2012
Indigenous languages fade away with every new generation
Recently, a stimulating piece by linguist, Dr Thapelo Otlogetswe in the local press described a scene in which a village woman pronounced publicly that she could not ululate at a wedding because the speaker addressed the crowd in English. From the...
15 October 2012
Sechele I: founder of the nation
"All the Boers are still in laager, they have been in laager a long time. They dare not venture on their farms for fear of Sechele. Their cattle are dying fast being too many together, and disease is amongst them." - Diary of James Chapman, November...
15 October 2012
Prisons end crystals' season
The result meant Prisons moved into fourth place with 10 points, ending Crystals' hopes of a place in the top eight.Southern Zone teams are now fighting for berths in the top four to be part of the final that will pit them against four top teams from...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 15 October 2012
How they fared
Modiri Marumo *Marumo returned to the starting line up following his comeback to the national team. Although there was little he could do to stop the first three goals, he should have done better in dealing with the fourth one. He reminded the fans...
15 October 2012
Grants for 1st division teams
Chairman of the First Division South who is also BFA acting chief executive officer (CEO) Tariq Babitseng told Sport Monitor on Saturday that teams should not expect big prize money at the end of the season, but there will be grants.According to...
Chippa Legodimo
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Hapless Zebras crash out to Mali
The nation's dreams were shattered on Saturday as the Zebras failed to secure a place at the 2013 Orange AFCON after putting up a lacklustre performance in a 4-1 loss to Mali in the second leg of the qualifiers played at the new Lobatse Stadium. The...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Stan hides from tv
This is the first time coach, Stan has shied away from tv interviews, and many were wondering whether the man may have finally decided to walk out of the Zebras job. From a hero that took a little known footballing nation to the 2012 AFCON...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Young Zebras edge Rwanda
The Botswana U-17 national team narrowly edged visiting Rwanda 1-0 courtesy of a solitary Allan Ndodore second half strike in a CAF African Championships second round qualifier at the Molepolole Sports Complex on Friday evening. The Young...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 15 October 2012
A night of music as Masiela trust raises over P400, 000
Armed with their saxophones, the two bands started the evening well by leading the diners in the singing of the National Anthem.The crowd in the jam-packed venue went crazy as the band took the audience down memory lane with old songs. The band...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 15 October 2012
Poetry Africa enthralls
Although in its 16th year running, Poetry Africa was hosted in Botswana for the first time and those in attendance were not disappointed as they lapped the captivating fusion of music, word and sound. The event brought together the best of the...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Colourful night as KCS turns 30
Not many people have the guts to take to the dance floor and waltz in the presence of President Ian Khama at functions like these, but those who packed the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) showed appreciation to the music with a loud...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Food for the soul
Show me one person who does not want to be healthy and I will give you a million dollars - if I had it that is. The point is that we all dream and strive for the best health and performance, right? And if you must feel good, look good and excel, the...
Boitshepo Giyose 15 October 2012
Letsatsi theatre steals hearts
The performance used dance and conversation to address pressing issues such as youth employment, HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy, passion killings, corporal punishment and other issues affecting communities on a daily basis. The group added...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 15 October 2012
U.C.C.S.A choirs serenade
The main objective of the event was to celebrate their diversity, oneness as a church and as people of southern Africa who are followers of Christ. The event which was attended by U.C.C.S.A churches from Southern Africa including South...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 15 October 2012
Thin line between politics and business
"There is no specific regulation of business and politics in Botswana. Most politicians end up as businessmen, and if not starting as a politician, successful businessmen end up as Members of Parliament," Kiggundu said, presenting on the relationship...
Keikantse Lesemela
Correspondent 15 October 2012
Barclays unveils "style-based" Platinum Card
The Barclaycard, which has been described as a style-based card offering various services was launched on Thursday in Gaborone.Speaking at the launch, Board Chairman of Barclays Bank Botswana, Rizwan Desai explained that the Barclaycard Platinum Card...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 15 October 2012
SA firm completes Bokamoso hospital takeover
One of the provisional trustees of Bokamoso hospital, Edward Maganu confirmed the takeover is now complete and that his job has now ended, with Lenmed now is in charge of the operations. The Lenmed management team is headed by 13 managers in the...
monkagedi gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Response to the article published in The Monitor - 'Khama Style'
Your article is defamatory and based upon information, which is incorrect and has caused a lot of harm to the good name of African Home and Restaurant and it's general manager, Henok Nerayo. Nerayo never told any employee that he would continue to...
15 October 2012
Ectetera II
As we get older it is inevitable that we will hear of the deaths of people we have known in the past, some of them for many years, some perhaps only for a short time, some who have particularly influenced us and some we particularly and fondly...
Sandy Grant 15 October 2012
Kingdom-0-Metre
"If my people, those called by my name..." (2 Chronicles 7:14). Humility is one of the virtues we hold high as Batswana. Humility seems to be a key that unlocks the gates of grace and God's mercy so much that in teaching us to be of the same...
Dumi Mmualefe 15 October 2012
Issues in education
Bullying is a pervasive problem. It is found in all parts of the world, in families, communities and in various social institutions. In schools it is not just a student-to-student event. It happens between teachers, worse, teachers bully students...
D.Molefe
O.Pansiri
S.Weeks 15 October 2012
The winners code
It is good; yea, even great to have the ability to see with one's eyes. Eyes make it possible for us to see physical objects; and in a sense to appreciate a little more what the visually handicapped are not able to appreciate intimately. However,...
George Chingarande 15 October 2012
Masiela trust, a noble initiative
How warming it was to see the likes of Cresta (contributing P200 000), FNB (P40,000), as well as individuals donating cattle and other items of value that were auctioned at the dinner for cash. For a country such as ours, with tens of thousands of...
15 October 2012
Selefu 15 October 2012
15 October 2012
BHC abandons 'sub-economic' minestone slums?
Three decades ago Minestone was a suburb. It is now a pitiful sight as this neighbourhood has been outgrown by the times. The houses that used to accommodate some of Francistown's finest have now become a low-income area and a haven for criminals....
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Fitness carnival for Gaborone
The event, dubbed Chyna's Fitness, Aerobathon Carnival is organised by renowned fitness programme administrators Chyna's Kata-Bo and it has been running for the past three years. It will take place at Ditshupo Hall (Fairgrounds) on October...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
2000 stranded without allowances
Disgruntled and broke students have told The Monitor that, since schools started, they have been spending precious time at either the Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF) offices in Block 6 or the students bank First National Bank (FNB)...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Protect vulnerable children -Gavin
Giving a keynote address at the 7th annual Masiela Trust Fund Gala Dinner co-sponsored by Gabz FM on Friday night at Ditshupo Hall, Gavin noted that there is still a substantial difference between knowing when something is true and taking any kind of...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 15 October 2012
Wheelchair for disabled Phikwe man
Speaking at the handing over of the wheelchair, Selebi-Phikwe Town Mayor Godfrey Mbaiwa observed that there are many people in need of wheelchairs in his town. He raised concern that despite the council's willingness to assist people living with...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 15 October 2012
Nata adopts "re a nyalana" Initiative
Nata village has also embraced this initiative. Authorities in the village are adamant that the initiative could alleviate problems brought by cohabitation.Speaking on behalf of the village chief, Mokgwathi Makgesi, Nata's Headman of Records Letsogo...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Hollywood star takes Boko to celeb magazine
Boko says the November issue of YRB magazine which has a circulation of over 200,000 will feature him and the Hollywood star; " We conducted the interview side by side; the theme of that interview is HOPE; both Rick and me come from distinct...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Beauty Queen attempts suicide
Isaac Israel, who is now in charge of the pageant, on Friday refused to comment when The Monitor sought further information from him on why they made the decision to prevent their queen from going to compete in Barbados.In a tele-conversation,...
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
'Students' burn Maun SSS
Six classrooms and three offices, one belonging to Lion's Club, were turned into charred shells after they were burned down by mysterious fires last week.It all started the previous Saturday and the following day, all of the incidents happened...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 15 October 2012
Govt overrides bargaining council
Morupisi made statements on national television, Btv and national radio stations about the deadlocked negotiations on Thursday - what the labour movement see as meddling with the independence of the Council.They say no one except the PSBC...
Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Boko in global board nomination
The BNF president is awaiting formalities for confirmation for board membership of Centre For Global Dialogue and Cooperation (CGDC) after he was interviewed to replace former Bulgaria President Petar Stoyanov, who is also one of the founders...
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
UB hosts graduation
Giving the key address during the graduation, Professor Thabo Fako, said what the graduates have learnt over their years of study should be about how they use ideas, theories, facts and formulae to be accountable to the near and long term future of...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 15 October 2012
Subscribe
Receive latest and breaking news via email
Submit
Have a Story? Send Us a tip
Invalid key
Send