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In this week paper

Staff Writer 29 February 2016

Zika and Ebola: A taste of things to come?

  In this week's Scrubbing Up, Dr Seth Berkley, CEO of the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance suggests Ebola and Zika may be followed by other public health emergencies fuelled by other lesser-known diseases. First it was Ebola and now Zika; two...

BBC.COM 29 February 2016

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Monitor Editor 29 February 2016

The Impending Four Months Of Thirst

Interestingly, the WUC did not go into details, the specific details that the public need to arm themselves with and prepare for  what could possibly be the  worst four months of  thirst in Gaborone and the surrounding areas. The...

Monitor Editor 29 February 2016

Record 187 For Swimming Meet

“They are looking fantastic and did very well today. It shows this sport is growing. It has been well organised. Westwood School has given us the facility and Gaborone Aquatics Centre has run the entire event. It was a fantastic and efficient...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 February 2016

Low Karate Turnout Disappoints Organiser

Tshikare, who is also the national team coach, said he had expected many karatekas to participate in the championship. He told Monitor Sport that since it is a busy year for karate, he expected karatekas to use the championship to sharpen their...

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 February 2016

Jungle Kings Crush Gunners

Gunners were composed at the start of the match, but the Jungle Kings responded as the first half wore on. Captain Betsho Pius coordinated the Cops’ moves in the middle. As the visitors gained confidence, Kawashu Makai thrust Police XI ahead in...

Tumelo Mouwane 29 February 2016

Ralesotla Haunts Lovers

The game started with both teams looking for an early goal. The visitors got to their usual carpet football, but could not find Matthews Moruti with through balls as he was closely marked by the GU defence. GU used Ralesotla and Obonwe Maome’s...

Kabelo Boranabi | 29 February 2016

Chiefs Edge Miscellaneous In Thriller

Both teams came into the match having suffered defeats in their previous encounters. Chiefs lost to Township Rollers in the Mascom Top 8 while Miscellaneous were beaten by Orapa United. With only five minutes into the game, Chakova Moyenga put...

Bonte Seepi 29 February 2016

Boy Pushes Satmos Closer to Exit

The game started with both sides knocking the ball cautiously in wet conditions. Satmos’ resilience was ended in the 28th minute when Joel Mogorosi controlled a cross with his chest into Boy’s path who took a half volley to the far...

Koketso Kgoboge 29 February 2016

DJ Euphonik Still Has It

Since it hit the market mid last year, the brand has been regularly hosting marketing parties at the joint. After previously hosting former Big Brother Africa housemate, Zibanani Madumo, also OnealAfrica, the weekend event had DJ Euphonik, whose...

Sharon Mathala 29 February 2016

Drought Drives Okavango Polers Out Of Business

Due to high levels of unemployment, polers relocated to the delta to find work, but now another relocation is imminent as the river which for years had been their source of life is drying up. In Boro, in the North Eastern part of the delta, there...

Boniface Keakabetse 29 February 2016

Should I buy BTCL shares?

Are the Shares Worth It? The big question is, are they going to go up in value, and can you sell them for a higher price than you bought them for? The answer to this is simply: you don’t know. We all realise that there’s no such thing as...

Correspondent 29 February 2016

Botswana Company Launch Wireless Rumen Bolus

Let me begin with our principal technology inventor Neil Helfrich; Neil hails from Canada, and has incessantly worked to ensure that the technology delivery of Wandering Shepherd Africa stands out. Let me also pay tribute to Charles Wirsuiy; Charles...

Correspondent 29 February 2016

Botswana Stands For Good On China

I have read as many Batswana are concerned about the matter and on the face of it; reading the reports one really does feel concerned and somewhat afraid. On the other hand having given it further thought, I believe there are always two sides to a...

Correspondent 29 February 2016

PSBC Gave BOPEU Raw Deal, Judgement Shows

There is need to pause here and to refer to a letter by BOPEU to General Secretary of the PSBC on Jan 6, 2016, the day after industrial court judge Justice Molomo  confirmed the settlement between BOFEPUSU and the PSBC. This letter is...

Staff Writer 29 February 2016

I support capital punishment

I strongly believe that if one takes a life they should simply forfeit their right to live too. If one steals they should lose their offending limb, if one rapes they shouldn’t be raped but be disarmed, relieved of their libido, the one that...

Tumie Modise 29 February 2016

The 1908-10 campaign against incorporation into South Africa (Part 3)

The Colonial Secretary further went on to suggest the inclusion in any enacting legislation for such a Union a provision for their possible future absorption, which might also further address the question of “native consent” Lord...

Jeff Ramsay | 29 February 2016

Bank Gaborone reaches out to Kang, Gamodubu charities

This initiative was meant to be an all-inclusive way in which Bank Gaborone staff can partake in raising funds for charity. After a nomination and evaluation criterion between staff and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee to support...

Staff Writer 29 February 2016

Kgwarae killers didn�t touch his P80,000 rolex watch

The family is questioning why the thief choose to steal only his Huawei phone which costs less than P2,000 and left the Rolex watch. Whilst the Commissioner of Police, Keabetswe Makgophe, has strongly denied allegations that the death of Kgwarae is...

Sharon Mathala 29 February 2016

Ftown College Closed Indefinitely After Riots

The sight of stranded students as they found their way out of the college in the rain, was depressing. Many of the students, with no money, had to find their way in the midst of heavy downpours, to their various villages of origin. The students...

Pini Bothoko | 29 February 2016

Khama Fires Army General

Former Military Intelligence (MI) chief, Brigadier Peter Magosi, has been shown the door. The notice that retired him is dated February 26, the date before President Khama, who promotes or retires generals, celebrated his 63rd birthday. The notice of...

Staff Writer 29 February 2016

A head teacher who became an MP

I am ushered into the living room and after a few minutes of waiting, an elderly man walks in from the bedroom, with the aid of a knobkerrie. I rise from the chair and extend my hand for greetings. I proceed to introduce myself and to my disbelief,...

Sonny Serite 29 February 2016

Local company launches revolutionary bolus

The device will also provide timely alerts on disease outbreaks. The new device has also been hailed as offering the most effective wildlife protection from poaching threats. The wireless bolus uses cellphone towers and satellite to transmit...

Staff Writer 29 February 2016

The Beauty Of D�kar Scoops Miss RADP

Assistant minister at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Botlhogile Tshireletso alongside Japanese ambassador to Botswana, Mahiro Onishi handed over the crown to the 21-year-old Gadifele after beating other 12 beautiful young...

Tumelo Mouwane 29 February 2016

Four Months Of Thirst

The shortage is caused by the refurbishment of the Mmamashia Water Treatment Plant, which is being done to improve performance. The Mmamashia Treatment Plant treats water from  Bokaa, the North South Water Carrier as well as from the newly...

Staff Writer 29 February 2016

Young Motswana aims for success in horticulture

“It’s been five years now since my business started operating.  It has been growing at a fairly impressive rate,” Monageng said with a heavy bout of optimism. Monageng is the proud owner of a vegetable growing business, United...

Correspondent 29 February 2016