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Monday, April 22, 2024

Hika La Ngwanyana Cultural Festival attracts multitudes

On Saturday morning, all roads led to Moshupa for the village’s very first ever cultural event dubbed, Hika La Ngwanyana, hosted by Ipelego Trust at the village dam.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 22 April 2024

Hika La Ngwanyana Cultural festival attracted a number of people from Moshupa and surrounding villages.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Dr Vom once again stole the show with the performance of his hit song, Tsaya Thobane PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Dr Vom steals the show at Hika La Ngwanyana

With the same songs and one attire, the traditional dikhwaere legend, Dr Vom, continues to steal the show and becomes the centre of attraction.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 22 April 2024

Vidhu Prathap's melodious voice captivated the audience and had everyone swaying to the rhythm of his music PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Euphoria: A night of Indian music, entertainment

The Kerala Samajan event, themed Euphoria: Journey to the Unknown, was a night to remember for all attendees.

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 22 April 2024

Shades of Green picnic celebrates nature

Colourful People Entertainment, famed for hosting the biggest traditional attire festivals namely, Leteisi and African Attire on Fleek events, will host The Shade of Green Picnic and Food Experience on April 27, 2024 at the Bojanala Waterfront.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 April 2024

Four teens to represent Botswana in Nepal

Four talented and ambitious teenagers have been selected to represent Botswana as Teen Tourism Ambassadors in Nepal in June.

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 19 April 2024

Palesa trades the ramp for a pen

Miss Botswana 2021, Palesa Molefe has taken on a new role as a children's book writer, releasing her debut work titled, 'O Shapo, O Sho?'.

Boikanyo Mathonsi | 19 April 2024

Tawana Ya Koma and Ditiro Leero PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Gongmaster’s son hosts Segopotso Sa Tau Ya Koma

Tawana Ya Koma, the son to the late traditional song and dance legend, Gong Master, has collaborated with events promoter, Dops Baipidi to host an occasion to celebrate the departed artist's life.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 April 2024

Lourenço brings ‘The Present, You Present’ to Thapong

Visual artist, Dun Lourenço, has explained that her upcoming exhibition at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre on May 4 reflects on the importance of savouring what the present has to offer.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 19 April 2024

Lovy says the her name sparked the interest to explore the significance of Setswana language

‘Puo Letlotlo’ promotes cultural education

Gaegalalwe Lovy, a 33-year-old author from Palapye recently released a Setswana book titled, ‘PUO LETLOTLO’.

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 19 April 2024

KTM choir started the night with worship songs where they took the audience through the life of Jesus Christ PICS: PHATSIMO KAPENG

KTM celebrates life of Jesus Christ

Just a few weeks after the Easter Holidays, the most celebrated and oldest chorale choir in the country, KTM Choir hosted a gospel night.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 15 April 2024

Miss Philanthropy Africa honours sponsors

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 15 April 2024

Barobetse’s dream comes true

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 15 April 2024

Thapong, HB Botswana partner in art exhibition

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 April 2024

Four-nations EDM festival postponed

Staff Writer | 12 April 2024

Kwambala calls for creatives rehab centre

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 April 2024

Motse wa setso cultural festival back with new twist

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 April 2024

State disputes Matsheka’s unlawful detention claim

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has disputed Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Dr Thapelo Matsheka’s claim for alleged unlawful detention.

Serowe man 'loses' P1m in trading

A 43-year-old resident of Dinokwane ward in Serowe has reported to the police, alleging a loss of P1 million in online currency trading.

Bent and broken: Complaints over faulty devices topped the grievances to BOCRA last year

Faulty gadgets top complaints to BOCRA

The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) says complaints about faulty gadgets were the most common type of grievance reported by consumers in the year to March 2023.

Anxiety for BDP primary elections aspirants

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is on the verge of announcing the official list of candidates for the primary elections, bringing both anticipation and anxiety for those who hoping to run for election set for next month.

400 employees are accusing the DIS of failing to fast track their progression since 2007

DIS denies agents contracts breach

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has denied any breach of contract of its employees over the current loggerheads resulting from an alleged lack of progression.

IEC rejects 2,513 registrations

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has completed printing General Rolls for all 61 constituencies in preparation for the statutory inspection period lasting 42 days.

Serame, Dikoloti draw battle lines post constituencies merger

GOODHOPE: Following the merger of Goodhope-Mabule and Mmathethe-Molapowabojang constituencies, Finance minister Peggy Serame has an uphill battle to defeat Edwin Dikoloti, the incumbent Mmathethe-Molapowabojang legislator for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries set for May, 2024.

Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

The Monitor Editor | 23 April 2024

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