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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 08 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 08 November 2012
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS 2012
INTRODUCTION 1. Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to once again inform the nation on where we are in our journey to continuously improve the lives of Batswana. But, before I do so, let me take this opportunity to acknowledge the presence of the...
Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama 08 November 2012
Mmualebe
Mmualebe o ne a supa gore go beelela ke go dira letshwao la gore selo ke sa mongwe. Sekai e ne ya nna diaparo tse Neo a neng a batla go di reka kwa Z.X.Stores mme a tlhaelelwa ke madi. E rile go bona madi a sa lekane, Neo a ntsha bontlha bongwe...
Sebofo Motshwane 08 November 2012
Selefu 08 November 2012
08 November 2012
Fish Keitseng 1
Now, even though it comes so late in the day, it is Fish Keitseng's posthumous turn in the sun with news of the South African award recently bestowed on him by President Jacob Zuma. In order to get a better understanding of this very remarkable man,...
08 November 2012
Man City escape UEFA action
A UEFA spokesperson told the Guardian: "Nothing was reported neither by the delegate nor by the referee. No disciplinary proceedings are opened."Peter Rasmussen, the Danish referee, was subjected to an angry protest at the close of a game that all...
08 November 2012
I deserve to start games - Walcott
The England international was called into the team on the right wing at Schalke, as injuries to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho and Aaron Ramsey forced Wenger's hand. Walcott had not previously started in the Premier or Champions Leagues since the...
08 November 2012
Improved volleyball league grapples with challenges
The national league ends next weekend, with the Mascom sponsorship in its last of a three-year contract. Molaodi said they had wanted to use indoor facilities but that has been impossible as the courts are insufficient. Teams were forced to travel...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 08 November 2012
FIFA rankings contradict Zebras' poor run
In the latest rankings released yesterday, the Zebras have moved up three places.Stanley Tshosane's men are now ranked 117th in the world and 34th in Africa. In the last rankings, Zebras had also moved up three places despite their poor performance...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 08 November 2012
Splinters disqualified as Ravens face censure
Splinters missed their weekend match in Francistown where they were scheduled to play Police in a league fixture.However, they did not travel for the game and the league has since routed them out of the competition.BBA public relations officer, Mimi...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 08 November 2012
Phenyo's passion for radio
Radio is Africa's oldest electronic media platform and that's why he loves it- because of it being a change agent. He oozes self confidence and this is evident in his voice when he talks about the things that matter to him with so much...
KGOMOTSO MOLELEKENG
Correspondent 08 November 2012
Journeying Shumba invades Maputo
Shumba, whose real names are Moses Malapela, will spend three weeks in Maputo before honouring his last booking of the month in South Africa. The revered muso performed at the majestic beaches of Lake Malawi alongside African music...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 08 November 2012
Franco, MC Maswe's festive package
Mpaxanga and Kwasa-Kwasa lovers across the country are in for a treat this festive season as MC Maswe and the legendary Franco are expected to stage joint shows in most cities and villages.The festive package kicked off on a high note last Friday...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 08 November 2012
World reacts to President Obama's second term
"We value our relations with the United States and look forward to strengthening bilateral co-operation in the years to come," said Zuma.He said the US had an important role to play in Africa's development. "South Africa is confident that the United...
08 November 2012
Ghana's electoral commission promises for fair elections
"The Electoral Commission promises no less, it will do its work in a transparent manner without favor to any party or candidate," the EC Chairman, Kwadwo Afari-Djan told an Inter-Party Advisory Board (IPAC) meeting attended by the leadership of...
08 November 2012
Darfur yellow fever deaths reach 67
"As of 5 November 2012, 194 suspected cases have been reported, including 67 deaths," a joint report from the health ministry and the World Health Organisation said. Since the last week of September, cases have been reported from 17 districts in four...
08 November 2012
Wisconsin Democrat become first openly gay US Senator
Between them, the two candidates raised at least $65 million. Thompson conceded the race at around midnight.Baldwin's victory is another blow to Republicans, who needed to make a net gain of four seats to take a majority in the US Senate. Instead,...
08 November 2012
Young achievers hold inaugural business summit
Under the Young Achievers Botswana (YAB), founded by Chicco Mokhe, the group intends to work with organisations and individuals to bridge the gap between the corporate world and the youth of Botswana.YAB has organised a summit with the theme...
STAFF WRITER 08 November 2012
Pension funds continue homeward drift
An analysis of the latest Bank of Botswana data indicates that of the P44.6 billion in Botswana pension fund assets as at July 31, 50.5 percent or P22.5 billion was invested offshore in various assets.By law, local fund managers are allowed to invest...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 08 November 2012
Gaborone planning - problems and prospects (Part II)
Were there no decision makers that had experienced the network provider's sloppiness prior to BPC swallowing the bait? This story could go on for many pages, but I leave this for journalists who are more interrogative in their work. "Watch the...
JAN WAREUS 08 November 2012
The meaning of Obama's second term
There was thus an almost audible worldwide sigh of relief when dawn brought news that Barack Obama had won a second term.The relief was real because the world is tired of war associated with America's Republican Party and its ideological godfathers...
08 November 2012
Response to Editor's comment - Seretse admits overt bias
Whatever it is, it goes to show how much government and the media have to do to create an environment of trust and confidence in each if this is at all achievable.Mmegi's comment on November 1, 2012 edition on page 8 quotes Minister Ndelu Seretse as...
08 November 2012
Obama thanks America
Tonight, more than 200 years after a former colony won the right to determine its own destiny, the task of perfecting our union moves forward. It moves forward because of you. It moves forward because you reaffirmed the spirit that has triumphed over...
08 November 2012
Mogae tells Ghanaians why Botswana is a model
He told Ghanaians, who are going to the polls next month, that Botswana is recognised as a model of democracy in Africa because the leadership has always embraced stakeholders both in the conduct of elections and policy formulation.Mogae said...
KEOBONYE MAJATSIE
Correspondent 08 November 2012
Nthebolan hired after failing interview
It has turned out that HRMC, a human resource company, had recommended Dr Thapelo Matsheka for the position. The company had advised that Matsheka was the only candidate of three applicants who met the overall requirement of the MD role from the...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 08 November 2012
MP investigators demand serious action
The other managers are general manager - business development Sametsi Ditshupo, general manager - management services James Kamyuka and Isaac Nthomola, a glass project desk officer. This is in view of the flagrant breach of the fiduciary duty care by...
OARABILE MOSIKARE
Staff Writer 08 November 2012
Lover withdraws assault case
FRANCISTOWN: Gobeilwemang Jalo, a complainant in a grievous bodily harm case took the magistrate's court by surprise yesterday when she withdrew the case against the father of her three children.Kaunda Rere, 37, of Manakanagore ward of Nata village,...
PINI BOTHOKO
Correspondent 08 November 2012
F/town taxi drivers resuscitate mafisa their way
In the olden days a better-off individual would give a needy tribesman his cattle to herd.After a number of years, the caretaker would return the herd to the owner and remain with a few beasts as a form of gratuity.The size of the 'gratuity' depended...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 08 November 2012
BDC stole glass idea from Batswana
The management of BDC, at least according to the report released by the Parliamentary Special Select Committee of Inquiry on the embattled Fengyue Glass Manufacturing project did something extraordinary. The parastatal whose objective is, "to create...
08 November 2012
WLCB to honour 'women of valour'
The women will be honoured for their contributions to their communities and society at large. Dr Ramogola-Masire is a gynaecologist, and is the country director and lead physician for the Women's Health programme, for the Botswana-UPenn Partnership...
GOTHATAONE MOENG
Staff Writer 08 November 2012
Media, MOE launch joint teaching initiative
The joint project was initiated by Mmegi, The Voice and the Botswana Guardian newspapers and facilitated by experts from Newspapers in Education (NIE) in South Africa.It was launched at a workshop in Gaborone where teachers were trained in the use of...
MPHO MOKWAPE
Correspondent 08 November 2012
Library design takes 20 years
The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC) has set a new record - 20 years for just, curiously, the design of library headquarters. This was revealed by the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday at a press conference. The...
BAME PIET
Staff Writer 08 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...
08 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 08 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...
08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 09 November 2012
Selefu 09 November 2012
09 November 2012
Botswana meet Zimbabwe in Mini World Cup final
The spectators should be on the watch out for the fireworks display on the field with bat and ball from both finalists who have capable and promising players eager to perform.But it will also be interesting encounter basing on the performance...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 09 November 2012
Chess championships kick off
The sponsorship was launched yesterday at Yarona country lodge in Mogoditshane. NDB sponsors the tournament to the tune of P50, 000.According to BCF president, Tshepo Sitale, NDB has been sponsoring the event for over four years and only...
SYLVIAH DISELE
Correspondent 09 November 2012
Home stretch in women's volleyball race
Defending champions Mafolofolo are three points adrift with one loss from the same number of games. Both teams are each left with three games. The championship is however, headed for an interesting finish, as it is likely to be decided on the...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 09 November 2012
Off the court
He became the first Motswana accredited line judge. He went on to officiate at the 2012 London Olympic Games. His latest achievement is advancing to the umpiring stage after officiating at the World Junior Championships in Japan. Name: Emmanuel...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 09 November 2012
Netball giants lock horns
Southern region's champions BDF Cats, Notwane, Jungle Queens and Prisons have been grouped with their northern counterparts TASC, Botsrail, Miscellaneous and Sua Flamingo. Interestingly, reigning champions BDF Cats have been placed in pool B while...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 09 November 2012
First cut
By virtue of being the 2011/12 Green Boot Award as well as the Player of the Year winner for the same season, there is added pressure on Mochudi Centre Chiefs' striker Kekaetswe "Mara" Moloi.This means that the soft-spoken Modipane born player has...
Dennis Keagile 09 November 2012
Tragedy strikes volleyball again
Molaodi is hospitalised at the Gaborone Private Hospital after suffering a double fracture on his right hand. He was travelling with Kutlwano player, Peaceful Seleka who was treated for minor injuries and discharged the same night. According to...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 09 November 2012
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