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Zebras to relinquish CAF title
The Zebras were 2011's talking point, culminating in CAF selecting them as the best national team for the year.However, the Zebras have capitulated winless in official matches this year and failed to make the final list for the AFCON finals.CAF,...
STAFF WRITER 06 November 2012
Rollers' misery gathers pace
The Mascom Top 8 champions have tasted victory only once in their seven games played thus far. Even the return of skillful winger-cum striker, Sekhana Koko from injury could not give Rollers their second victory. Koko scored both Rollers goals...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
Diphatsa coach blames lack of experience for defeat
The Francistown based army side failed to click and succumbed to a humiliating defeat in their own backyard effectively handing the title to BDF VI.This is the third time that Diphatsa has failed to stop the marauding BDF VI from claiming victory...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 06 November 2012
Sticky Philippines trip for Ditsebe
Her trip hung in the balance until the 11th hour when the organisers of the local pageant managed to get her air ticket. However, it appears they still could not get a wardrobe sponsor, but the 19-year-old beauty remains confident that she will do...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 06 November 2012
Wandile is coming to town
After four years in the industry Wandile has been rising steadily on the gospel music front and has already been nominated for the Crown Gospel Music Aawrds for her efforts and when a name of such a sought-after vocalist is bundied around fans have...
06 November 2012
I can't feel anything, I've crossed the line
This is a stirring film on Ireland in 1920, and the revolutionary war for independence from England leading to the treaty on 6 December 1921, and the civil war that followed the treaty that resulted in the division of Ireland into two parts. It led...
06 November 2012
Windhoek Jazz Festival simply enchanting
Held at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium, the event attracted a large audience of jazz lovers who got good value for their money.Popular South African jazzman Selalelo Selota, who was the main act, alongside the talented Lira, stole the show and left...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
Folklore mavens wow Swedish revellers
The four - skilled djembe drummer Kopano Mantswe, Kemoitsisemang Makaso, a setinkaneexpert, segaba (African zither) player Ntsoane Caster Ramontsho and traditional guitarist Solly Sebotso - put up impressive performances in Gothenburg, a port city in...
06 November 2012
Storm Sandy: NY transport disruption to continue
State Governor, Andrew Cuomo said that work was continuing on restoring the city's transport services.New York's political leaders have also warned that tens of thousands of people displaced by Sandy could soon need housing as cold weather closes...
06 November 2012
South Korea shuts nuclear reactors over unapproved parts
Knowledge Economy Minister, Hong Suk-woo said these were "non-core" parts and were not a safety threat. They included fuses, cooling fans and power switches that did not have the required nuclear industry certificates.The shutdown means there could...
06 November 2012
South Sudan expels UN human rights investigator
A government spokesman said the investigator had published "unethical" reports, which had no truth in them.United Nations officials condemned the move, saying it violated South Sudan's legal obligations.The expulsion could be related to a report...
06 November 2012
Bahrain bomb blasts kill two foreign workers
Police said there were five explosions caused by home-made devices in two areas of the capital Manama on Monday.One of the men died at the scene when he kicked a device in Gudaibiya. The second died in hospital after being injured by an explosion...
06 November 2012
Rwandans kill DR Congo soldier
One of the Congolese soldiers was shot dead, while a Rwandan was wounded in the exchange of fire, a Rwandan military spokesman said.A Congolese spokesman said the clash came after the Congolese soldiers crossed the border to buy beer.Rwanda denies...
06 November 2012
Mali's minister denies meeting representatives of rebel Ansar Dine
There was no meeting between Coulibaly and representatives of Ansar Dine headed by Iyad Ag Ghali, who is gaining ground in northern Mali, a source close to the country's top diplomat said on Sunday night.The source told Xinhua that the minister was...
06 November 2012
Car blast rocks police station in east Libya
The attack came as the country's new authorities try to empower the national army and police but struggle to rein in armed militias born out of the 2011 conflict that toppled long-time dictator Muammar Gaddafi."Four police officers were lightly...
06 November 2012
Economist predicts easing inflation
In a third quarter economic review report, chairman of the Bifm Investment Committee, Keith Jefferis reckons that the annual inflation rate should recede to within the Bank of Botswana's 3-6 percent objective by April next year.Inflation, which stood...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
Economic growth forecast slashed to 3.5%
The economy is forecast to grow at a slower rate of 3.5 percent this year from a revised eight percent in 2011 due to lower out put from the mining sector, particularly the diamond industry, President Ian Khama has said.In his State of the Nation...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
as i see it
Cabinet Ministers in our government system are appointed by the president. Unlike in some countries, the USA for example where the president picks them from civil society, here they are selected from elected MPs. In voting for the MPs the...
Michael Dingake 06 November 2012
A deficit of vision
To understand the context within which he did this, one must look at the state of the major sectors of our economy and then specifically at the projection of the presidency under Khama.We start with an outline of the second aspect of this. President...
06 November 2012
World wants Obama to win US election
Overwhelmingly, non-US citizens favour Barack Obama's re-election over a victory for his challenger, Mitt Romney. There are good reasons for this.In terms of the economy, the effects of Romney's policies in creating a more unequal and divided...
*JOSEPH STIGLITZ 06 November 2012
Brace yourself for more heat
The Department of Meteorological Services has warned of extreme heat this week. A forecast from the department states that temperatures in some areas, especially Ngamiland, Gantsi and Kgalagadi will reach 40 Degrees Celsius from today until...
MARANYANE NGWANAAMOTHO
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
The alternative speech
Madam Speaker let us take this moment to remember the departed, I mean some of our fellow citizens who died in our congested roads, in our hospitals due to poor supply of medicine and drugs, and of course, those who died in our police cells, and...
06 November 2012
Local Government expanded and renamed
The development did not come with a change of guard, with Minister Peter Siele still at the helm. Khama announced in his State of the Nation Address that the name change cues the transfer of the Rural Development Council from the Ministry of Finance...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
Khama shames in interns
Delivering the State of the Nation Address, he said reports that many interns are refusing to serve away from urban centres were a concern. To address the issue, Khama said a National Internship Policy is under development. While the private sector...
BABOKI KAYAWE
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
Point Based System under review
According to the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, the PBS is a flexible, comprehensive and objective way of assessing the sustainability of immigrants as employees or investors in a country. It works by awarding points for attributes that a...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
Khama takes swipe at private press
Khama shocked many, mainly opposition parties and members of the private media when he declared publicly that Batswana only trust state media (Botswana television - Btv and its sister publication, the Daily News). He cited a recently conducted survey...
LERATO MALEKE
Correspondent 06 November 2012
The Marikana massacre: What does it mean for Botswana?
To anyone who has lived through the era of apartheid, the horrible events around the platinum mines of South Africa's North West Province brought a dreadful deja vu that as the events unfolded on television, many millions of people of my generation...
06 November 2012
PHK keeping a low political profile?
In the first two months as the VP, it was even suggested that his quietness could be a sign that he had too much on his hands. He doubled also as the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources before a mini Cabinet reshuffle that saw Kitso...
RYDER GABATHUSE
Staff Writer 06 November 2012
Botswana's immigration reform
When the reform of Botswana's immigration system hit the front pages last week, what was sadly missed is that there are vital lessons to be learned on the future reform of the economy. Of late the performance of the Botswana economy has been well...
06 November 2012
"It's a raw deal," Basarwa in Makgaba speak out
Instead of Makgaba, the Basarwa who live there call the place 'Xhoitshaa' in their Sesarwa language and it means "metsi a phatsimang" in Setswana, which translates, to shining water.Conversation in this community of 581, according to the 2011...
Pini Bothoko
Correspondent 06 November 2012
Our generation is the golden generation
Perhaps by generation, one might ask which generation? Dear reader, my generation is of people born between 1980 and 2010. The word generation typically implies people born within 30 years of each other.Before I proceed to allude as to why my...
06 November 2012
ETCETERA II
A few weeks ago, we learnt from the IMF that in terms of income inequalities this country is rated as one of the worst in the world, worse even than South Africa. A few weeks before that, we were also told that this country was rated as the...
SANDY GRANT 06 November 2012
Kingdom-0-Metre
Is there anything unnatural in the natural world? This is an important question that was asked particularly by Dr. Joseph Gaie at the debate on: "The Queer Question: A Cry or a Crisis?" His contribution from an ethical point of view was...
Dumi Mmualefe 06 November 2012
Issues in education
In mid-October Botho College observed its 15th anniversary with a two-day research workshop attended by 200 people from Botho College, tertiary institutions in Botswana, Japan, Australia, the United States, Great Britain and elsewhere.IRC (Botho...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 06 November 2012
The winners code
We live in an age where the importance of the environment has assumed tremendous importance. Whole industries have literally sprouted and taken shape around the theme of saving the environment. In most cases when people talk about the environment...
Geroge Chingarande 06 November 2012
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06 November 2012
From a miner to a destitute:the life of Badubi Mosinyi
The Monitor team arrived at Mosinyi's homestead just after lunch and find the family resting under a tree, chatting away as if nothing matters on earth. The team was informed that Mosinyi was taking his afternoon nap because over the past few days he...
Calistus Kolantsho
Correspondent 06 November 2012
Icons of Botswana
Batswana and foreigners alike have always praised Botswana for its peace and social stability. Over the years, our legal system has been able to deliver its services to Batswana and this is at the hands of people such as Chief Justice Maruping...
Snowy Tonoko
Correspondent 06 November 2012
A close encounter with a transgender
This is demonstrated in her voice as she talks about transgender and other issues that matter to her, with passion.While only 25 years of age, Kgositau is a Human Rights Advocate & Activist firstly at Rainbow Identity Association which lobbies...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 06 November 2012
Mancini writes off City's Champions League chances
The manager, who saw City held to a frustrating 0-0 Premier League draw at West Ham United on Saturday, fears that City lack the collective knowledge and maturity at Champions League level that comes only from years in the competition. City fell...
06 November 2012
Are Murray, Djokovic ready to confirm a new era?
Instead, the Spaniard wisely chose to sit out the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, the end-of-season gathering of the game's best eight players, to give his 26-year-old bones the longest rest they have had from the game since his suspect ankles first...
06 November 2012
as i see it
Cabinet Ministers in our government system are appointed by the president. Unlike in some countries, the USA for example where the president picks them from civil society, here they are selected from elected MPs. In voting for the MPs the...
Michael Dingake 07 November 2012
World wants Obama to win US election
Overwhelmingly, non-US citizens favour Barack Obama's re-election over a victory for his challenger, Mitt Romney. There are good reasons for this.In terms of the economy, the effects of Romney's policies in creating a more unequal and divided...
*JOSEPH STIGLITZ 07 November 2012
BFA bans Gaborone region chairperson
Acting BFA chief executive officer (CEO) Tariq Babitseng confirmed the ban yesterday. Gaopelo becomes the third person to be suspended by the association after First Division North chairperson, Eatlhametse Olopeng as well as BFA finance...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 07 November 2012
Spartans, Police within touching distance of basketball titles
Spartans have lost only one match out of the 20 they have played and are tied at 39 points with defending champions Troopers who have played three games more. Spartans have a superior point difference and look set to go all the way to dethrone...
FREDERICK KEBADIRETSE
Staff Writer 07 November 2012
BFA crackdown opens can of worms
BFA's finance manager, Susan Monametsi, was recently suspended pending investigations over allegations of maladministration after recommendations by the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC). Damning allegations around her suspension are making...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 07 November 2012
One-Of-A-Kind Fashion Show thrills F'town crowds
The first ever fashion show of its kind to be held by the pool side brought the most extravagant, chic and stylish fashion designs from the local fashion designing industry together. To say the show was eye-catching would be an understatement as a...
BARATI MATHAMBO
Correspondent 07 November 2012
Juju Boy set to return to the music scene
The artist who won legions of fans with his electrifying and dramatic shows said that he is re-entering the music scene with a bang this festive season. "After my last album, I decided to focus on business and I can assure you that I am going...
GASEBALWE SERETSE
Correspondent 07 November 2012
Tshanda billed to spice up big show
Letshabo said that after years in business, the anniversary celebration to be held on December 1 is his way of giving back to his customers. He revealed that he has invited top South African artist, Dan Tshanda, who commands a large following...
MPHO TLALE
Staff Writer 07 November 2012
Miss World Tourism Botswana - beauty and brains
The Miss World Tourism pageant, which selects who will represent the country on the international stage to sell their respective countries through tourism initiatives, is creating a new daredevil beauty queen through an education based boot camp that...
MPHO MOKWAPE
Correspondent 07 November 2012
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