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Japan's wartime brothels were wrong - veteran
Seven decades later, the 91-year-old retired Christian pastor says it's his mission to speak out about the injustice of the war and the sufferings of women, mostly Asian and many Korean, forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels. "I feel...
27 May 2013
Charge the Guptas
The manipulation was intended to justify the wedding jet being given permission to land at Waterkloof Air Force Base, in Pretoria. This was the finding of an investigation by a committee of directors-general of state departments. The...
27 May 2013
African Union celebrates 50th year
Now leaders want to map out the next 50 years of political and economic integration.Konjit Sinegiorgis was a young diplomat tasked with distributing documents to the assembled heads of state when the founding congress of the Organization of African...
27 May 2013
Zambia sodomy trial delayed
Philip Mubiana, a 21-year-old barber, and James Mwape, a 20-year-old bricklayer, have pleaded not guilty to having "carnal knowledge against the order of nature" in case that has become the latest battleground for gay rights activists. Before a...
27 May 2013
Eritrea demanding ransoms from expats in Canada
Public broadcaster CBC quoted an Eritrean, who asked not to be named, as saying: "You have to go to the consulate and they arrange how you have to pay the money. They want two per cent (of my income)." "My family (in Eritrea) would get in trouble if...
27 May 2013
Mugabe signs new Zimbabwe constitution into law
The longtime ruler inked the document two months after it was overwhelmingly approved in a referendum."This day is an historic day, it's about the future," Constitutional Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga said at the signing ceremony, held in a marquee...
27 May 2013
Europe's hollow efforts to save a lost generation
Stylia Kampani did everything right, and she still doesn't know what the future holds for her. The 23-year-old studied international relations in her native Greece and spent a year at the University of Bremen in northern Germany. She completed an...
27 May 2013
Judiciary should serve ordinary people
It is not only now that this attempt is made to deceive the poor working class into believing that despite the contradictory class interests in our society the state represents every citizen on equal basis. History has it that in ancient Athens, of...
KODUTHEBE OTTO MOTLOGELWA 27 May 2013
African Unity: A dream deferred?
To this end, it is imperative that we heed the counsel of former South African President Thabo Mbeki that in the context of the 50th anniversary of the OAU 'We must answer some questions honestly: What progress have we made towards the achievement of...
*SOLOMON AYELE DERSSO 27 May 2013
Eskom rules out longer BPC deal
Since January, Botswana has been receiving 100 MW on a firm basis from Eskom and another 200 MW classified as non-firm, meaning it is provided depending on South Africa's own needs. The 200MW deal expires in July, while the 100MW will end in...
MBONGENI MGUNI
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Botswana ups drive to shed 'tax haven' label
Last week, Botswana signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEAs) with Guernsey in London.Arrangements are being made to sign a similar agreement with The Isle of Man soon. This follows February's agreements with six other European countries,...
BRIAN BENZA
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Sata's visit on Litunga spells trouble for Barotse separatists
The crisis deepened on April 14 when Sata flew into Mongu, the provincial capital, and proceeded to the palace to pay a courtesy call on the traditional ruler, the Litunga. But it was not all courtesy. There was a strong element of triumph for the...
ARTHUR SIMUCHOBA
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Obama coming to Africa - a trip alive with possibilities
The visit is one that has long been anticipated by Africans, but has it come too late to generate the kind of enormous buzz that might have happened had this trip happened several years earlier? J BROOKS SPECTOR looks at the possibilities. While...
27 May 2013
Guptagate comes to Parliament
What do you get when you bring together a group of heated-up opposition MPs clearly exhilarated by the prospect of putting the boot into the governing party, and a defensive African National Congress (ANC) caught on the back-foot? Well, for one...
27 May 2013
How unhappy are we?
An American, a one time ambassador to Botswana who was also a much liked man and a great socialite in Gaborone of his day, was quoted in Wikipedia reports as having said, at the end of his tenure in Botswana, that the people here were far...
27 May 2013
Stop the internecine bickering
It is a cool afternoon at Goora-Montshiwa Freedom Squire in Kanye and the skies are blue. The stage is set for the launch of Botswana's fastest growing political party, the BCP. It is not only about the party here, but in the centre of all these...
27 May 2013
The guitarist in Cabinet
To many people he is a popular politician - a Cabinet minister and a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MP for Gaborone North who won a constituency regarded as a Botswana National Front (BNF) stronghold. Of recent, he has graced the national stage for...
27 May 2013
SADC: Rhodes versus Nkrumah?
In 1991, members of the African Union (AU) agreed to what is known as the Treaty of Abuja which created the framework for the realisation of the economic half of Kwame Nkrumah's dream of a united Africa. This treaty was agreed in a period of great...
27 May 2013
Oteng retains top boxing diadem
The University of Botswana (UB) boxer was not the only pugilist who carved his name in the history books at the weekend, as Pearl Tsitsi Morake became the first woman to win a boxing award. BoBA introduced a category for female boxers at this year's...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Darkness Saves Kalavango In Volleyball Duel
After racing into a 2-0 lead, Kalavango totally collapsed thereafter to let their opponents to pull level and were staring defeat in the decisive set when the umpire, Gofaone Golekanye saved them.She ended the match prematurely at the SSKB, saying...
Mosah Mokganedi
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Orapa United squander promotion chance
United needed only a win to seal their promotion as Tonota FC held second placed Satmos to a 1-1 draw on the same day.But it was not to be as they tasted their first loss this season. Satmos who still have a game in hand had accumulated 40 points...
Chakalisa Dube & Shingirai Madondo
Staff Writer Correspondent 27 May 2013
Flawless Scramblers win Softball title again
The BDF IX had to endure playing an extra game to book a berth in the final after losing the group toppers' tie.The first two innings were fairly balanced with the two army sides failing to score. Scramblers broke the deadlock in the bottom three...
Thato Kala
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Ex-player warns against alcohol abuse
Mazwiduma was speaking at the awards' ceremony for Gaborone regional clubs in Gaborone on Saturday. He encouraged players to always focus and commit themselves to the game if they want to excel and reach peak level. He said during his playing days,...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Ralph Exits My Star Top 10 Battle
The two contestants, though failing to gain more votes resulting in Ralph's departure from the show, have been impressive contestants throughout the competition.Together with Hailey, they received the fewest votes - but not for lack of trying. This...
Mpho Mokwape
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Mzanzi's Boity at Shimrock Gemini party
This party is done every year where media personality Shimmy Siku affectionately known as Shimrock celebrates his years and success with other Gemini's. The party which attracted the creme de la creme of the city who came out to party with SA's...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Glenlivet, Chivas top brandy brands
At a whiskey and brandy tasting session organised for media workers, the identities of the brandy brands were not disclosed until the end of the voting that saw the two brands coming first and second ahead of others. Coordinated by South...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Letlhafula proves to be a hit
However with this year's Letlhafula there were no dress ups as people came dressed in their regular clothes such as jeans and T-shirts. Apart from the traditional Setswana cuisine, Letlhafula has over the years gained popularity as a cultural...
Mpho Tlale
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Zuma 's speech on the 50th anniversary of the African Union
On that historical day, African Leaders met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to give birth to the Organisation of African Unity. Today, precisely 50 years on, we celebrate this historical event of May 25, 1963.It is well documented that the Organisation of...
27 May 2013
Etcetera II
Their conclusions, having investigated the case for several months, was that the WUC was in no way to blame,that nobody would be prosecuted and that the person in charge of the boat had failed in all respects to observe established safety...
SANDY GRANT 27 May 2013
Kingdom-O-Meter
One of my greatest pleasures is belonging to a church that has proclaimed itself a justice church.The United Congregational Church of Southern Africa has over the years made a commitment to work for justice. This is evident in how it carried its...
DUMI MMUALEFE 27 May 2013
Issues In Education
The UNESCO goals for EFA were set in Dakar, Senegal in 2000 when 164 countries met.They made collective agreements to work to achieve these goals over the next 15 years. Issues has considered EFA and the GMR previously (Mmegi, 21 September 2009), but...
27 May 2013
The Winners Code
There are two important aspects about an agenda that we will examine. The first thing is that everyone has an agenda. It can be a formal agenda such as the written down list of issues to be discussed in a meeting but it can also be a list of issues...
GEORGE CHINGARANDE 27 May 2013
DIS Doing Something Good After All
It is indeed reassuring to learn from the DIS presentations that their mandate also covers surveillance on economic threats as well as snooping of unscrupulous potential investors. To learn that the DIS were the first on the ball regarding the...
27 May 2013
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Finacial Wellness
How often do you think of your future? Planning ahead is often the only way to protect yourself, but there are so many things to consider. It's especially important to have a long-term look at money.Planning ahead is more important when you...
Lechedzani Pitso 27 May 2013
Chamber Of Mines Holds Strategic Meeting
The meeting, which begins on Thursday, will be held at Tati River Lodge.Speaking with The Monitor, BCM Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Charles Siwawa said next week's meeting is to seek ideas and strategies from its membership."We regularly engage in...
Chakalisa Dube
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Mokaila to update nation on electricity woes
Minister Mokaila nearly let the cat out of the bag last Thursday in Ramotswa where he addressed a kgotla meeting alongside President Ian Khama, but said he was reserving the good news for his scheduled national address this week. He did, however,...
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
BR plans to build super-mall in F/town
Department of Town and Regional planning, Principal Planner Bashimi Phillime has confirmed plans for the new mall. It will be located opposite Meriting Complex, on land that belongs to Botswana Railways (BR)."The plans are still in the pipeline,...
Barati Mathambo
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Convicted Drug Paddlers Escape Jail Term
The trio, a Zimbabwean and two South Africans, were fined P10,000 each by the Gaborone Magistrate for possession of illegal drugs with a suspected street value of over P1 million.Fikile Gangeni, Cellia Dhomingo and Teresa Deconceiceo Jose were...
Isaiah Morewagae
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
BIHL Trust Donates New Library
It is a library facility that could have cost government over a million Pula, but the BIHL Trust delivered the project at a far less cost by engaging the local community to help in the construction and painting, thereby reducing the costs...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Goitseone Bathobakae finally laid to rest
Her corpse had been moved from one mortuary to the other, as the two families would not agree on who should bury her remains. Goitseone was kept in a mortuary at Serowe for a month as her parents and children had set to bury her at her place of birth...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Tlokweng Police's Poor Service Riles Residents
Onthusitswe Gofitile said on Saturday that by naming the officers who provide poor service will help them follow-up on complaints about them. "The best way is to always take the name of the officer," he said after Tlokweng residents complained of...
Kgomotso Molelekeng
Correspondent 27 May 2013
Thousands mourn Mma Gaone
Messages of condolences came from as far as Lesotho, Bafokeng Royal family in South Africa, and from the diplomatic community such as embassies of Angola, Namibia and former United States of America (USA) Ambassador to Botswana, Joseph...
Oarabile Mosikare
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Balete Paramount Chief Snubs Khama - Again?
Kgosi Mosadi snubbed Khama's visit to her capital for the second time hardly a week after the Minister of Local Government warned dikgosi against embarrassing the President.The warning came in the form of a circular a week before President Khama...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Khama rejects'radio gift'
The donor came short of begging the President to receive the gift, a wireless radio set, as she called it because it came 'from the bottom of her heart'.Dorcas Itumeleng, was beside herself crying and begging the President not to spurn her...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
New Land Policy For Urban Villages
Lands Minister, Lebonaamang Mokalake, says in the July session of Parliament, he will table a new land policy that will, among others, introduce a quota system for land allocation for the villages lying within the periphery of the capital city. The...
Monkagedi Gaotlhobogwe
Staff Writer 27 May 2013
Govt Goats Tenders Breeding Theft
It is believed that after winning government tenders for the supply of goats, the syndicate steals the goats and then delivers them in trucks to selected destinations. The recipients of the stock from government are often unaware that these are...
27 May 2013
Africa orphaned, under guardianship at World Bank
In a recent article published in this forum Phyllis Muhammad wrote about "the twin evils that have bedeviled the World Bank's relationship with Africa as a continent and Africans as human beings." Her article opened a space for a new perspective and...
27 May 2013
Ethnic politics on the Zimbabwean campaign trail
Historians say today’s tribal politics date back to the 1960s and 70s when nationalists were agitating for independence from the then white minority regime. This is dismissed by those who insist that the liberation struggle was...
* MARKO PHIRI 27 May 2013
Think there's no alternative? Latin America has a few
Ever since the crash of 2008 exposed the rotten core of a failed economic model, we've been told there are no viable alternatives. As Europe sinks deeper into austerity, governing parties of whatever stripe are routinely rejected by disillusioned...
27 May 2013
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