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Carrying the ivory to the coast
For at least two generations, African leaders and policy makers have recoiled at a 300-year model of African natural resource development. Simply put, the model was based on Africans, originally as slaves and later as paid porters, carrying ivory to...
29 April 2013
The wrong kind of Caucasian
In 1901, a 28-year-old American named Leon Czolgosz assassinated US President William McKinley. Czolgosz was born in America, but he was of Polish descent. After McKinley died, the American media blamed Polish immigrants. They were outsiders,...
29 April 2013
SA stars dominate table tennis tourney
Mathole, who played with so much ease against his subdued opponent, dominated from the onset. Mathole won last year's Selebi Phikwe Open Under 18 and went on to finish as a runner up in the seniors' category. The Under 18 girls final was an all-South...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Teenager breaks national javelin record
The massive throw by the 19-year-old in the finals late on Saturday afternoon saw her better the 39.95m set in 2006. "I wasn't aiming at setting a new record. I just wanted to do well today and this is quite encouraging for me," a surprised...
29 April 2013
Chiefs, Stars play out stalemate
Still, it's a point that takes Amakhosi ever closer to a first title since 2004/05 as they remain six points clear of second-placed Dikwena with just three matches remaining. However, if third-placed Orlando Pirates win their game in hand the lead...
29 April 2013
Top-of-the-table clash ends in draw
The two sides are still separated by two points, with Wonder sitting at the top. The visiting Comets took the lead courtesy of a Bobo Motlhalane goal in the 13th minute, but Wonder fought back to share the spoils. The veteran midfielder powered...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 29 April 2013
BDF VI coach surrenders in title contest
He said over the weekend that his team is faced with countless problems that are difficult to rectify. Kgakge said unless they buy new players, winning the league is a far-fetched dream. "We are targeting at least the top four position," he said on...
Mosah Mokganedi
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Tonota FC beat Sua Flamingoes in relegation battle
The visitors scored in each half to grab maximum. Tonota dominated throughout the game and took a deserved lead through Ditiro Mmolawa in the 35th minute before wrapping up a fine outing in the 78th minute with a Thato Motswagole...
Shingirai Madondo
Correspondent 29 April 2013
BDF XI Put another four past Chiefs
MOLEPOLOLE: BDF XI did not show mercy or respect to royalty when they scored four more goals against Mochudi Centre Chiefs in the second leg of the semi-finals of the Top Eight tournament on Saturday. The result meant BDF XI reached the final and...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
GU reach top eight final
GU progressed 6-3 on aggregate after walloping their city rivals 4-1 in the first leg.Rollers needed to score four goals and not concede if they were to progress but they faced an uphill battle after Moemedi Moatlhaping put GU in front in the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Food for the soul
Well, I don't blame you.The big five animals are called that precisely because of the power they wield and their place in the wild.Fortunately this great privilege is not restricted to our friends in the wild only; some foods are so powerful they...
Boitshepo Giyose 29 April 2013
Handcrafted signature cup cakes to die for?
Although the event started late guests looked like they were having fun, as they were treated to nicely decorated, well designed and beautiful to the eye cupcakes which many seemed to enjoy. The display, the lighting, the music and mostly the...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Miss Botswana organisers fail
The highly anticipated Miss Botswana pageant failed to live up to the expectations of those that had attended the event. Although the pageant managed to attract quite a number of people, they went home without getting their money's...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Segotlo women's lifestyle extravaganza brings women together
Even though prominent people like the Assistant Minister of Local Government Botlogile Tshireletso, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development Permanent Secretary Grace Muzila and local artists Kearoma Rantao together with Tebogo Mathiba did...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Baloi's charming photographs stand out
From the trio, Gosego Motlogelwa is the sculptor; Bakang Baloi, the photographer; and Andrick Jean, the painter - hence the title of the exhibition, Collective Charm, which reflects the three artists' combined efforts.Although in the same exhibition,...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Young Sebatane, Mangiroza steal the show
More than 15 individuals took to the stage as they all were given a chance to perform their solo acts to win the audience's approval and cheering so as to proceed to the next round.These contestants were of different ages and genders.The...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Lobatse the vision I envision (part 3)
The Monitor newspaper dated 22nd April 2013 Vol. 14 No. 14; highlighted to the nation the miserable state of affairs prevailing at Lobatse, through a headline story titled "Lobatse mayor's bakery dominates bread tenders".The story narrates a...
29 April 2013
ETCETERA II
Then, having married, she seeks to enroll in a further education course but because her name has changed, the college requires her to produce a certified copy of her marriage certificate. She goes to the police to obtain the necessary stamp but...
Sandy Grant 29 April 2013
Kingdom-0-Metre
Long live Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi long live! What a time she had with the Botswana Teachers Union delegates! I am reminded of the immersion Jesus had with his inner-circle of disciples up on the mountain. The mountaintop experience is always...
DUMI MMUALEFE 29 April 2013
Issues in education
Last week Issues traced some of the history of unified secondary schools in Botswana. It was noted that they existed before 1987. They were re-approved for revival by Recommendation 38 of the Revised National Policy on Education of 1994, that...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 29 April 2013
The winners code
In May 1978 a middle-aged man in his late 30s watched the prize presentation ceremony for a Women's Tennis tournament. The winner of that tournament was 23-year-old Romanian Virginia Ruzici and the television commentator was Bud Collins. During the...
Gerge Chingarande 29 April 2013
BCL plans sulphuric acid plant
Vice President Dr Ponatshego Kedikilwe told Parliament recently that the two companies are working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which will result in the Japanese company harvesting sulphuric emissions from the BCL Mine in...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Mother tongue debate flares again
The Selebi-Phikwe West MP moved that government should make education more inclusive by introducing mother tongue languages as the medium of instruction in primary school of communities where Setswana is a second language by 2015. Saleshando argued...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Good samaritans rescue mentally challenged Ntekola family
She is a common feature there and motorists have learned to cooperate and give her right of way to avoid accidents.She is called Marea Ntekola who lives with her siblings in their home in Kagiso location.Since losing their parents Marea and her...
Onalenna Kelebeile
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Arbiter identifies Sekoba headman
The seat is claimed by Gaborone Masilo, Onketetse Serumola and Adam Masilo. After confirming the claim of Gaborone Masilo, Garegae who was the arbiter in the dispute has said he will meet Kgosi Mmirwa Malema next Monday to give him feedback. From...
Onalenna Kelebeile
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Feast in offing at first ever beef festival
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate Botswana's beef industry, a sector revered far beyond our borders.Organisers say if you're thirsting for a different experience then get down to Lobatse with your friends and family for the event that will be...
29 April 2013
Clearlit college holds fair
Having exhibited at the annual Botswana Tertiary Education Fair this year, the institution felt that as a new comer in the higher education fraternity, there was need for its own fair in order to give out as much information as possible to potential...
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Appellant admits robbery, not rape
Boyce Phenyo appeared before Justice Zibani Makhwade last week to appeal his three convictions on robbery and two rapes for which he was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment. Effectively his sentence was 10 years as the sentences were ordered to run...
Patricia Edwin
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Botswana diamonds book launched
This is the second book he has written and published; his first book, Crocodile Pools Botswana - History and Biodiversity, was published in 2011 and tells the story of a little known area just 20 minutes drive south from Gaborone and which is steeped...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Khama's brush with death
He was playing with the seemingly harmless cheetahs. Curiosity was aroused when late last week Khama appeared on Btv with bruises and cuts on his face. As Btv televised the President's tour of Kgatleng East villages of Bokaa, Oodi and Modipane over...
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Beauty contestant eranges audience with gay remarks
One of the contestants of the Miss Botswana pageant Sharon Seno Mathers who managed to reach the Top Five stage stirred up emotions with her remarks on homosexuality. During the questions session, Mathers was asked by one of the judges to state two...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Airport roof repairs cost p430,000
The cost includes the damage of the lightning protection on the roof, according to a response from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology. "This is temporary work as the permanent solution will be done during the completion of...
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Old age homes motion passes
The motion, brought to Parliament by Francistown South MP Wynter Mmolotsi, went through some adaptation, as he had originally asked that the old age facilities be established in major centres. When responding to debates on Friday, Mmolotsi said...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Ndelu's ministry concludes P200M deal witout tendering
The deal concluded between the Ministry of Lands and the property company on behalf of the Ministry of Defense sees Ndelu Seretse Ministry paying P175 million as rental for office space and parking for five years. The Public Procurement and Aset...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff writer 29 April 2013
Incredible connections opens new store
Speaking at the opening of the new store at Airport Junction mall last Thursday, Nell said that the mall will increase their exposure.The regional operations manager said that their Riverwalk Shopping Centre branch is doing very well and they will be...
Sylviah Disele
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Talk to your creditors
How will I get out of this? I feel like I am drowning... The first question we need to address in this situation is: "Should I hide from my creditors?" Creditors are people you owe money. If you owe someone money, they want to know where...
Lechedzani Pitso 29 April 2013
Indians seek Botswana business links
Speaking at a networking session themed, "Leaders of Industry Speak" in Gaborone last week, India Business Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (IBCCI) Chairman, Gopal Addanki, said that time has come to take advantage of resources in both India and...
Keikantse Lesemela
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Francistown not investor friendly - cllrs
Councillors convened a special council meeting last Thursday to air their concerns regarding the municipality's failure to arrest the apparent poor service delivery in the city. Recently at a Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) elective congress, Kgalajwe...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 29 April 2013
Entrepreneurship to be taught in schools
Speaking during LEA's 2013 Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) Pitso held at Fairgrounds on the theme " Building a sustainable and competitive SMME sector as a key to economic diversification; challenges, opportunities and lessons learnt",...
Lerato Maleke
Correspondent 29 April 2013
Selefu 29 April 2013
29 April 2013
Carrying the ivory to the coast
For at least two generations, African leaders and policy makers have recoiled at a 300-year model of African natural resource development. Simply put, the model was based on Africans, originally as slaves and later as paid porters, carrying ivory to...
30 April 2013
The wrong kind of Caucasian
In 1901, a 28-year-old American named Leon Czolgosz assassinated US President William McKinley. Czolgosz was born in America, but he was of Polish descent. After McKinley died, the American media blamed Polish immigrants. They were outsiders,...
30 April 2013
The winners code
In May 1978 a middle-aged man in his late 30s watched the prize presentation ceremony for a Women's Tennis tournament. The winner of that tournament was 23-year-old Romanian Virginia Ruzici and the television commentator was Bud Collins. During the...
Gerge Chingarande 30 April 2013
Incredible connections opens new store
Speaking at the opening of the new store at Airport Junction mall last Thursday, Nell said that the mall will increase their exposure.The regional operations manager said that their Riverwalk Shopping Centre branch is doing very well and they will be...
Sylviah Disele
Correspondent 30 April 2013
Tshireletso leads Top 8 Golden Boot race
BDF XI winger, Lemponye Tshireletso, is leading the pack with four goals after netting another goal on Saturday in the 4-2 demolition of Mochudi Centre Chiefs. Against Chiefs, Tshireletso received a cross on the far left and hit a volley giving...
BOITUMELO KHUTSAFALO
Staff Writer 30 April 2013
Monarch cricket centre ready for use
The centre, which was commissioned by the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) chairperson Solly Reikeletseng in October last year has been idle for months with overgrown grass. In fact, some of the children who were supposed to use the new...
CHAKALISA DUBE
Staff Writer 30 April 2013
Botswana team targets 86 COSSASA medals
The team has set a target of 36 medals.Thirty-two athletes are from primary schools while the remainder are secondary school students. Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Zambia will join the host in the two-day competition. Botswana...
MOSAH MOKGANEDI
Staff Writer 30 April 2013
Chiefs will bounce back - Mogomotsi
Mogomotsi declared that Magosi might be "down, but definitely not out".Chiefs have not been playing well since their participation in the CAF Champions League where they were eliminated by Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC) reigning champions,...
LEKOPANYE MOOKETSI
Correspondent 30 April 2013
Tshosane relieved after CHAN dates shift
The CHAN qualifier between Botswana and Zambia that had been set for exactly a day after the COSAFA final has been postponed to late July after the COSAFA Cup.Before the change, Botswana was to host Zambia in the CHAN first round, first leg qualifier...
THATO KALA
Correspondent 30 April 2013
African Energy in P30m takeover of Mmamantswe
African Energy Resources and Aviva are both based in Australia and are listed Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) coal energy developers with advanced projects in eastern Botswana. The deal between them gives African Energy Resources (AFR) access to...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 30 April 2013
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