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Britain losing allegiance to the EU
David Cameron knows that if there is one thing that pleases his fellow party members, it's a rant against Brussels.At last week's Tory party conference in Birmingham, it didn't take long before the British prime minister had his audience in high...
23 October 2012
Mali intervention - a dangerous idea with too much support
International support for a military intervention in Mali is gathering momentum quicker than the Harmattan wind blows across the Sahel. In a matter of days, the powers that be (the ones that have the authority and resources to turn intervention talk...
23 October 2012
Income distribution in Botswana - how bad is the bad?
Last month the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, did a strange thing. It published a report on income distribution in the five South African Customs Union (SACU) countries. For the IMF, such a warm and fuzzy subject seems entirely out of character...
23 October 2012
ETCETERA II
So, in terms of income inequalities this country is now rated as one of the worst in the world, having somehow achieved an even worse rating than South Africa with its 400 years of nasty history. Simplistically this would seem to mean that for, let...
Sandy Grant 23 October 2012
Kingdom-0-Metre
The church of Christ like the society at large is constantly faced with challenges of a different nature. This is the essence of being as not having challenges would rob us of any growth at all. The nature of the world we live in is characterized by...
Dumi Mmualefe 23 October 2012
Issues in education
That there are serious problems in Botswana in relation to teachers misusing their positions of power to bully students, even to inflict physical damage to them, are borne out by two cases in the news this past week. One involved a student, Bogadi...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 23 October 2012
The winners code
One day an ambitious young man went to the great philosopher Socrates to seek counsel. His ambition was to become very wise; and since Socrates was considered to be one of the wisest people of his generation there was no better person to consult with...
George Chingarande 23 October 2012
Icons of Borswana
Despite losing her mother, Mmoniemang Sebokolodi at a very early age, 74-year-old Julia Molefhe has lived to become a powerful woman through her selfless work in the health sector. Molefhe, a mother and a wife, was born in Johannesburg, South Africa...
Snowy Tonoko
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Court of appeal hears Basubiya Bogosi dispute
The appeal will be heard in Gaborone on Thursday. Chika has appealed a High Court decision that affirmed the minister's appointment of Ishmael Nkokwena as the deputy chief of Parakarungu. The Kgosi Kgolo wanted the post to go to Moffat Mwezi. At the...
Victor Muyakwabo
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
Mangadi, the Palapye prophet
Some consider the young man to be a true prophet of God, while others say he is just a charlatan, a fly-by-night who will disappear as quickly as he came. The 29-year-old preacher and founder of Heavenly Garrison Ministries who has turned the...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 23 October 2012
From one combi to multi-million empire
The Monitor: What does the Presidential Award for Meritorious Service mean to you?AT&T: It means that my efforts (from a business & social perspective) together with my wife, Talita and employees of AT&T Monnakgotla Group of Companies are...
23 October 2012
Armstrong stripped of seven titles
Armstrong refused to co-operate with Usada, who earlier this month published a 1,000-page report that concluded the Texan and his United States Postal Service team ran "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that...
23 October 2012
Lescott hails City's never-say-die attitude
City beat West Brom 2-1 through a 92nd-minute Edin Dzeko winner after James Milner was sent off in the first half. Asked if City's performance had been a trademark United display, Lescott said: "If we can take something from our neighbours and use it...
23 October 2012
Cats poised to retain title
The army side completed 11 successive wins when they rolled past Flying Doves 54-9 in Molepolole on Saturday.The result saw them finish the second round of the league with an impressive goal difference of 514 after scoring 633 times and only...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Volleyball league headed for interesting finish
A tough fight looks certain between army brothers, BDF VI and Diphatsa. While BDF VI have won all the 20 games they have so far played, it appears they have to win their last two games to win the league. Second-placed Diphatsa also stand a chance to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
PSL verdict favours Moatlhaping
The ruling puts an end to the deadlock between the two parties after the former Premiership club initially refused to give the player his letter of release.The national team striker took his case to the PSL in August citing unfair dismissal and being...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Nigerian soldiers 'killed by Boko Haram'
The town has seen days of violence, with 31 reported killed and hundreds of residents fleeing since Thursday.Meanwhile, China has a diplomatic protest against the killing of a Chinese construction worker in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri.Boko...
23 October 2012
Protesters storm Libyan TV station over Gaddafi's son's capture
The demonstrators broke into the offices of Libya Al-Hurra station, wrecking the site and setting fire to an office, an AFP journalist witnessed. They were shouting "Warfalla", the name of a tribe based in Bani Walid.They attacked members of staff,...
23 October 2012
US to help Lebanon bomb investigation
Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Lebanese PM Najib Mikati agreed to the joint probe in a phone call, said a US spokeswoman.Wissam al-Hassan and at least two other people were killed in Friday's bombing.Clashes erupted after his funeral on...
23 October 2012
EU urges Gambia to honour freeze on executions
Gambian President, Yahya Jammeh last month announced a temporary halt to executions, bowing to international pressure after putting to death nine prisoners in August. But on Friday, the Supreme Court upheld death sentences against the men, who were...
23 October 2012
Violence continues in Syria, special envoy calls for cease- fire
Two blasts rocked Syria's main cities of Damascus and Aleppo on Sunday, leaving a number of people dead and injured.The first blast struck a police station in Bab Tuma district in the capital Damascus, killing 13 people and injuring another 29, the...
23 October 2012
Cosatu out for Mbeki's blood
Cosatu president, S'dumo Dlamini has slammed Mbeki for saying the ANC was failing to provide direction to the country, and challenged him to demonstrate what he had done to provide leadership for the party.But ANC Youth League president Ronald Lamola...
23 October 2012
Vivo Energy targets Africa
Launching the company in Botswana last week, Vivo Energy chief executive Christian Chammas said Africa has the potential market growth for energy.He said investing in key African markets for long-term sustainable growth and being a leader in safety...
KEIKANTSE LESEMELA
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Dept of Geological Survey splits
The separation is in line with a cabinet-sanctioned overhaul aimed at enhancing service delivery.Early last year, Mmegi Business revealed that the DGS would be split with the research and excellence unit operating independently of the licensing wing....
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
Private sector urged to be EDD driven
Makgato-Malesu was performing the closing ceremony of the 12th National Business Conference (NBC) in Francistown last week. The minister said that she is going to put pressure on the private sector as much as they (the private sector) equally put...
PATRICIA EDWIN
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
Quality standards in education require urgent intervention
This initiative is welcome and could not have come at a better time. According to a story in this edition, this is part of an overhaul of the education sector, which would encompass the establishment of a body that will monitor and control the...
23 October 2012
Selefu 23 October 2012
23 October 2012
As I see it
I almost fell on my back when I learnt John Kalafatis' murderers were reinstated in their jobs, un-demoted in their ranks and still brandishing their AK47s! The murder of Kalafatis a few years ago shook this nation to the core. An unarmed...
Michael Dingake 23 October 2012
'Lozi' separatists granted bail amid state protests
They are charged with tearing copies of the draft new constitution of Zambia, which they said was irrelevant in "Royal Barotseland" as the breakaway state they are agitating for is to be known. But even with the bail, many remained in custody as they...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Libya Gaddafi death anniversary: Unfinished business
They were friendly and even made a few jokes as they held up the BBC team for about half an hour as they checked our credentials. The man who ran the cafe refused to take any money for teas, coffees and a couple of Snickers bars. In Misrata they...
23 October 2012
Citizen architects struggle to find jobs
Many of them are struggling to find jobs, despite the short supply of trained architects, they say. During a press briefing yesterday, president of Architects Association of Botswana Vincent Moapare said that the problem is exacerbated by the influx...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
Mokubilo youth pioneer self-help housing scheme
The 30-year-old native of Boteti village said he approached his peers with the idea, and the group scheme started last year."The majority of people in our community are unemployed while some work in Ipelegeng. I decided that with the little they...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 23 October 2012
FNB celebrates 21st anniversary
FNB head of marketing and communications Bomolemo Selaledi says the bank took this highly symbolic milestone to reflect on challenges and achievements over the period.She lauded their customers for their support over the years at a media day meeting...
NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE
Correspondent 23 October 2012
SA moves closer to finding AIDS cure
"This is a great day in [South Africa]. Our researchers and scientists have done us proud once again."A team of scientists at the Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in SA discovered that the immune systems of two women living with HIV were...
23 October 2012
Mahalapye responds to back-to-school initiative
There have been long queues at the office in the last two weeks as people scramble to go back to school either to upgrade their results and beef up their grades. "We receive more than a hundred applicants daily but we are faced with the problem of...
DIRANG LENKUTWANE
Correspondent 23 October 2012
BNF calls for Seakgosing, De Graaf's axing
The party spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa said on November 1st, the party will stage a march whose aim will be to call for the resignation of the Minister of Health, Seakgosing, and his colleague at the Ministry of Agriculture, de Graaf. Mohwasa...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
Mmegi scoops six awards
Victor Muyakwabo started reporting for Mmegi in 2010 but today the young man has bragging rights after scooping the Print Journalist of the Year. Muyakwabo told Mmegi that he was very honoured to have won the award noting that it was humbling as he...
23 October 2012
Boseja residents demand relocation of stinking dam
The residents informed the MP that the smell from the dam is horrible and gets worse at night or when ducks go there to swim. The dam was built by Kgatleng District Council (KDC) years ago when Boseja North was still a masimo. The residents have...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Botswana students in Namibia complain of late fee payments
They fear that they might not be allowed to sit for this semester's examination, as their tuition for this year are also unpaid. A student, who preferred anonymity, said that the Botswana Embassy in Namibia has failed to give any satisfactory...
STAFF WRITER 23 October 2012
Thirsty Malotwana gets borehole
The minister told the residents to use the water for their livestock and to irrigate their gardens. He appealed to the residents to start small businesses and backyard gardens, which he said can be used to earn a living. The councillor for Mosanta...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 23 October 2012
I will sort out poor quality in education-Venson-Moitoi
The Minister of Education and Skills Development, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi made this announcement at a gathering at the launch of the Education and Training Strategic Sector Plan (ETSSP) in Gaborone yesterday.According to Venson-Moitoi, the body will...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
BNF Candidate urges women to be proactive in politics
She said that women remained vulnerable in numerous social challenges in our social landscape. She pointed to the continuing impending problems of rape and the lack of representation in parliament by people with "brains".Addressing a BNF political...
DIRANG LEKUNTWANE
Correspondent 23 October 2012
G4 the guardian of R7B music
Someone could be referring to the up coming R&B artist Gofaone Montshiwa who has adopted G4 as his stage name.G4, who chose his stage name deliberately to ignite curiosity among the fans, has vowed to follow his dreams, however. G4 has dreams of...
CHIPPA LEGODIMO
Staff Writer 23 October 2012
Local talent continues to shine in Mzansi
Twenty-seven year-old Neo Naledi Mahloane, has graced our small screens on many occasions acting in roles that address issues that affect young people.Mahloane,was born in Gaborone and started her primary education here before relocating to...
EUNICE MASIE
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Back stage
My name is Joe ... (1998) is showing today only at the Gaborone Film Society at 7 pm in the A/V Centre at Maru a Pula School. This is one of Ken Loach and his masterful team's best films. Loach doesn't preach, but he does take and immerse you in...
Sasa Majuma 23 October 2012
Zeus relocates to SA
Having studied in South Africa and with five Channel O Award nominations, the former Big Brother Africa (BBA) housemate is convinced he already has one foot in the lucrative Mzansi market.In an exclusive interview during a visit to Gaborone this...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 23 October 2012
'Silk voice' wins Berry Heart the BOMU crown
Although she cannot count beauty as one of her strong assets, Berry Heart made her presence felt with her voice during the final stages of the tightly contest pageant. She put to great effect her oral skills as she fielded questions from the...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 23 October 2012
Britain losing allegiance to the EU
David Cameron knows that if there is one thing that pleases his fellow party members, it's a rant against Brussels.At last week's Tory party conference in Birmingham, it didn't take long before the British prime minister had his audience in high...
24 October 2012
Mali intervention - a dangerous idea with too much support
International support for a military intervention in Mali is gathering momentum quicker than the Harmattan wind blows across the Sahel. In a matter of days, the powers that be (the ones that have the authority and resources to turn intervention talk...
24 October 2012
Income distribution in Botswana - how bad is the bad?
Last month the International Monetary Fund, or IMF, did a strange thing. It published a report on income distribution in the five South African Customs Union (SACU) countries. For the IMF, such a warm and fuzzy subject seems entirely out of character...
24 October 2012
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