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Sweet sound of global philanthropy
Is a vast moral formatting process developing across the world, behind the unending emotional blackmail concerning our indifference to the misfortunes of others? Since solidarity is presented as a matter of ethics, any criticism is suspect. Yet...
BERNARD HOURS 13 May 2013
Obama, Syria and the Arrogance of Imperialism
According to the Washington Post, Obama and his advisors have been "edging" toward this decision for months. Their rationale for jumping in now is because they believe it will give Washington more control over which rebel factions actually end...
RON JACOBS 13 May 2013
Consumer watchdog
Occasionally the people we deal with are nastier than average. They're nastier than the banks, nastier than the cellphone network providers and nastier than dodgy car importers. They're even nastier than furniture stores and loan sharks. They're...
13 May 2013
Bifm reports rush for unit trusts
Bifm's recent launch of Money Market, Balanced Prudential, Equity Fund and Offshore Fund unit trusts also came as some retail investors licked the wounds from a recent explosion of investment scams.On Wednesday, Bifm Head of Retail Setshwano Ngope...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Govt set to boost commercial farmers
Through the introduction of Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD), the government wanted to increase production after realising that arable farmers were facing challenges.However, the ISPAAD guidelines did not...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Botswana seals Qatar, Turkey air deals
Transport and Communications Minister Nonofo Molefhi has said the agreements should translate to "immediate commencement of air transport between our two countries." He was alluding to previous deals that are yet to result in delivery of...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Galane Gold focuses on exploration investment
In his speech during the official raising of the Galane Gold flag at the mine premises on Monday, Manjengwa said the only gold mining company in Botswana is focusing on investing extensively in exploration.Galane Gold is a Canadian TSX Venture...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Govt set to boost commercial farmers
Through the introduction of Integrated Support Programme for Arable Agriculture Development (ISPAAD), the government wanted to increase production after realising that arable farmers were facing challenges. However, the ISPAAD guidelines did not...
SHINGIRAI MADONDO
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Indian banks set to open shop next month
Stake Bank of India (SBI) and Bank of India (BOI) have received in-principle banking licence from the regulator and are currently setting up their head offices at the Central Business District (CBD) and Old Lobatse Road respectively. "We have...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
KwaZulu Natal mayor lays charge over Gupta slur
Rehman was renewing his driver's licence at the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) testing station on Friday when the official accosted him in a passageway, The Citizen reported.The official asked: "Hey Gupta, what are you doing here?" and later...
13 May 2013
Women in Iraq yet to regain their place
This is due to a conbination of sanctions and conflict, including the US-led invasion one decade ago."Across the board, women are suffering more [than they used to]," said Sudipto Mukerjee, deputy head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in...
13 May 2013
Former M&G reporter arrested in Zimbabwe
Gagare's arrest on Tuesday appears to be an intimidation attempt in the run-up to the country's elections.Gagare is now chief reporter at the Zimbabwe Independent. Zimbabwe Independent editor Dumisani Muleya was also arrested. They were charged with...
13 May 2013
Goodluck denies SA-Nigeria economic competition
Nigeria's President Jonathan urged co-operation between his country and South Africa on Tuesday to further peace and prosperity in Africa, as he began his first state visit to the country. "Our two countries are placed in a unique position to lead...
13 May 2013
The only 'Iron Lady' I know
She says my late father was kind. Maybe that's one of the few instances where we differ. People who are kind always care and remain close to the growth of those that should matter most to them.Apart from her and my grandmother nobody has ever done...
13 May 2013
Mother's Day and the value of breastfeeding
In my travels throughout Botswana, I have met countless women whose devotion to their children is evident at a glance and in the briefest of conversations. They work long hours to help support the family, guide their children away from hazards,...
*MICHELLE D. GAVIN 13 May 2013
Revamping Nigeria-SA relations key to continental progress
The pattern of interaction has oscillated from President Nelson Mandela's principled stance against General Sani Abacha's dictatorship in the late 1990s, to close and effective engagement between presidents Thabo Mbeki and Olusegun Obasanjo during...
*DR OLADIRAN BELLO & AFREDO TJIURIMO HENGARI 13 May 2013
Our Catch 22
At the meeting of the Coal and Energy Meeting in Gaborone two weeks ago, Peet Meyer, a reputed and generally highly regarded geologist, made a presentation which rocked those present and subsequently had reverberations throughout the mining industry...
ROMAN GRYNBERG 13 May 2013
Troopers trounce Spartans 65-53
Spartans were hoping to continue being the former champions' hoodoo side but that did not happen as Troopers put an end to their dominance with a sound 65-43 victory. Spartans started the game well with Thuto Gaborone adding five points in the first...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Rollers appeal today
A favourable ruling will see Rollers crowned women's soccer league champions. Rollers are currently sitting on the second spot with 81 points, just four behind their archrivals, Double Action.Rollers lost points after Meat Girls and Mogoditshane...
Sylviah Disele
Correspondent 13 May 2013
SA, Zambia outshine Bots in Zone 4.3 chess tournament
Gillian Bwalya of Zambia is The 2013 Zone 4.3 Chess Tournament Open section champion with 8/9 points, with no game lost, and two draws from Botswana's Ignatious Njobvu and Thabo Vanvurel Gumpo. Kotov Rodwell Makoto of Zimbabwe came second with six...
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Montsho in emphatic start to Diamond League
Montsho had the honour of running the first sub-50sec time of the year with a world-leading 49.88sec as she beat stiff competition from last year's Olympic gold medallist Allyson Felix of the USA and Great Britain's Christine Ohuruogo who won silver...
Frederick Kebadiretse
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Bears make dramatic comeback to claim second spot
Bears, Dinare and BDF IX finished tied on points in the Southern region league and had to fight for second, third and fourth positions. Bears won their two games, starting off with a narrow 5-4 win over BDF before the memorable victory over Dinare....
Thato Kala
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Wonder Sporting promoted
Wonder Sporting has been promoted to the Botswana Premier League (BPL) after walloping visiting Masitaoka 4-1 in an exciting match played at the SSG Grounds on Saturday. Wonder needed a victory to secure their promotion with Jwaneng Comets playing...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Orapa United juggernaut continues
TONOTA: Tumelo Mazebedi was once again in top form as BeMobile Premier League bound Orapa United FC produced a sensational performance to dispatch Tonota FC 5-1 in an absorbing Debswana First Division North League tie at Rutwang JSS grounds on...
Shingirai Madondo
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Tafic climb to safety
FRANCISTOWN: TAFIC may finally breathe a sigh of relief after collecting maximum points through a 1-0 win over Extension Gunners that saw them move away from the relegation zone with three matches to play before the end of the season. Witness...
CHAKAI
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Tafic climb to safety
Witness Livingstone scored the only goal of the match in the 40th minute through a free kick. The score line was however not a true reflection of the game as both sides missed a host of goal scoring chances. The home team missed sitting ducks all day...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Botswana culture display night
Ghana, South Africa, India, Brazil, Lesotho, Zambia, Nigeria, Syria, China, England and other countries came all under one roof to witness Botswana's culture at its best. The hosts of the event's members (Batswana) were dressed to kill in their...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Khuli Chana bags three SAMAs
Chana won best rap album, best male artist and album of the year for his sophomore Lost In Time.Chana had his name repeatedly chanted by the crowd at the Sun City Superbowl when his categories were announced. The celebrated pop singer Toya Delazy...
13 May 2013
My Star contestants enter the top 10
Contestants from here on will now face the task of working twice as hard in the next seven weeks to avoid the axe.Lolo who has been one of the most promising singers since the competition started seemed to have lost her edge to push even...
Mpho Mokwap
eCorrespondent 13 May 2013
Rap meets Borankana
Mafitlhakgosi indeed were a surprise act as they delivered a brilliant performance as they rescued the day in a big way.Mosako who one may think knew how big the stage was going to be should he perform alone did a thoughtful thing to bring the...
Correspondent
Kgomotso Molelekeng 13 May 2013
Nigerian rescues Eugene
The man was in the country for the Junior Chambers International (JCI) African and Middle East conference that has been ongoing since the 8th. Jackson who has recently relocated to South Africa (SA) to spread his wings and also increase his...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Taxi man Wins Orange golf GTI draw
The car that is estimated to be worth around P400, 000 went to Leatile Seswai, as he became the second winner after picking the right letterbox that had the car on it. Seswai remained unmoved and showed little emotion as family and friends...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Corruption can take us to Zim
While I was still trying to recollect myself and ask what was happening two lanky Special Constables then came in hot pursuit breathing heavily like greyhounds gaining in on a rabbit. Then my brother's girlfriend started to speak with an...
13 May 2013
ETCETERA II
May I take you back to what appears to be the culmination of that incident in which three Water Utilities Corporation employees disappeared in the Gaborone Dam in August last year sparking, says Mmegi, ' an intense two week search that sent the whole...
Sandy Grant 13 May 2013
Kingdom-0-Metre
This last Sunday was Mother's Day. I believe many churches have commemorated this event and given the mothers of our nation the recognition and appreciation they deserve. Different people have a wide diversity of opinions as to what a mother is and...
Dumi Mmualefe 13 May 2013
Issues in education
Previous Issues looked at suicide and murder in secondary schools.The age group in secondary schools is typically teenagers and post-adolescents. Some of the reasons for this happening are: a) Students are not being taught the reverence and dignity...
Dorcas Molefe
Owen Pansiri
Sheldon Weeks 13 May 2013
The winners code
Today, not tomorrow.Life is not accountable to us for meaning; we are accountable to life!Don't put success and happiness on layaway. Do it now! Everything that is past is either a learning experience to grow on, a beautiful memory to reflect on, or...
George Chingarande 13 May 2013
OP should be seen to promote transparency
While we appreciate the fact that the Office of the President initially received BONELA's petition, it is their manner of response that is very disturbing. The response from the highest office in the land is short and curt. President Khama would not...
13 May 2013
Dingake nominated for gender justice award
Justice Dingake who is also a member of African Network of Constitutional Lawyers (ANCL)'s recognition came as a result of his ruling last year that women also have the right to inherit as men.The particular law that was brought for review before the...
Oarabile Mosikare
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
KBL and the Orange 'aliens'
Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) recently revealed that the placing of the people dressed in orange suits in strategic locations around Botswana was a part of their marketing strategy to relaunch its cider, Core Original. Speaking at a recent press...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Public urged to learn sign language
The association is therefore offering six-months long classes in Kanye and Gaborone on Botswana Sign Language (BOSL).Speaking to The Monitor on Friday, the association's executive director Shirley Keoagile encouraged people to learn sign language in...
Gothataone Moeng
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
'MO' eager to see Africa as a donor
Ibrahim, a global expert in mobile communications and founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, said he believes that with a little self-confidence, Africa can achieve this. He was speaking on Saturday in Gaborone at the Sir Ketumile Masire Foundation...
Gothataone Moeng & Baboki Kayawe
Staff Writers 13 May 2013
Mogo sub land board boycott meeting
This special meeting was scheduled by Masimolole who is also the Assistance Minister of Education Wednesday at the main Kgotla after Block Four residents dismissed Village Development Committee (VDC) Chairperson Phillip Kgomo's claims that the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 13 May 2013
BNF is a bully brother - BMD congress
Some BMD members vehemently opposed participation of their party in the UDC opining that it must pull out. The bone of contention was the allocation of constituencies between the parties in the 2014 elections. Giving comments on UDC report which was...
Boniface Keakabetse
Correspondent 13 May 2013
G West gets new daycare centre
The theme of the day was Poverty Eradication Through Active Citizenship.This daycare centre is set to admit children as a form of securing the future of the socially disadvantaged children of Morula ward. The president of JCI Botswana, Kabo Garechaba...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
correspondent 13 May 2013
GCC rejects law on gathering
The councillors lamented that there was little consultation, and the idea was just imposed on them.Councillor Rupert Hambira of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) expressed concern over the "ambitious nature" of the by- law. During a council meeting...
Sylviah Disele
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Fight over corpse
TSOLAMOSESE: She has been dead for almost a month but Goitseone Bathobakae is yet to go to her final resting place. Her corpse is one of the most travelled. It has been to Princess Marina mortuary, Serowe mortuary, and is awaiting a court order...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Land registration takes off in Mogoditshane
According to the Land Registration Coordinator, Tshepho Ramhakana, this was the first time they operated during the weekend and brought their services close to the people.He said they have decided to open during the weekend as they have realised that...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 13 May 2013
Fists fly in Tswapong South
Molebatsi, accompanied by some members of his faction, stormed into a late night meeting hosted by their rivals at a house in Ramokgonami, but they were beaten and had their phones confiscated, The Monitorlearns.After earlier taking a call from the...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 13 May 2013
Icons of Botswana
She later attteded secondary school in Natal, at a Scottish missionary school. She was always a bright student. "I topped my class all the time," she says. It was in Polela institution in Bulwer near Petermaritzburg that the woman in charge of the...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 13 May 2013
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