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NEWS There are 5,000 prostitutes in Gabs, Francistown Masisi’s bootlicking Facebook clip a hit White corolla robbers are back? Ex-prison warder convicted for father’s murder Four solar power stations for Shoshong Khama returns to...
Correspondent 21 October 2013
PUBS End Zonal League Win-Less
PUBS had aimed at the scalps of fellow strugglers Jwaneng Netball and Mochudi Centre Chiefs for their first win, but fell to both sides on Saturday. Chiefs beat them 46-29 before Jwaneng edged them 35-21. Despite losing, their game against Chiefs...
Thato Kala 21 October 2013
Last minute heartbreak for Notwane
BDF XI missed their playmaker, Ofentse Mmipi and defender, Mompati Thuma. Notwane on the other hand started with their usual first 11 except in the goalkeeping department where Itumeleng Selapa replaced Siamang Kgosipula. The game started at a slow...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 21 October 2013
Fighters Continue To Struggle
Fighters enjoyed most of the possession, but failed to capitalise on the chances they created.They were the first to get a real scoring chance as early as the fourth minute but found Rolling Boys defence on alert and cleared the danger. Rolling Boys...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo 21 October 2013
Rollers, GU in dull draw
Although both sides have not had a good start this season, an end-to-end spectacle was expected. The derby failed to produce a thriller. Instead, tackles started flying, especially in the second half, further killing the little glimpse of beautiful...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 21 October 2013
Tafic get first win
The victory was very sweet for a side that lost all its first six matches of the campaign. After ending the losing streak in a midweek draw against Gaborone United, TAFIC followed up the recovery with a good performance against Miscellaneous on...
Chakalisa Dube
| 21 October 2013
Mokgadi unveils collection
However, the event was well attended and some of those in attendance included Gaborone's fashionistas. An interesting aspect of the fashion show was that it was outdoors in the garden and the ramp was designed to extend into...
Mpho Tlale 21 October 2013
Exquisite art display at gallery opening
The relatively new art gallery owned by Sophie Lalonde held a three-day viewing on Wednesday for its private client, the First National Bank, and for the public on Friday. Speaking to Showtime, Lalonde said the gallery would grow and continue to...
Mpho Mokwape
| 21 October 2013
Thamaga youth raise hiv/aids awareness
The event that was filled with many festivities that attracted a large number of young people from all corners of the village who were eager to learn whilst at the same time enjoying themselves. Even though it was a very hot day, Thamaga youth...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 21 October 2013
Miss Universe Botswana Contestants Lose Case
In a temporary ruling, Justice David Newman of the Gaborone High Court on Friday dismissed the nine applicants' argument that the contract each entered into with the organisers had clauses against public policy. Newman argued that the whole contract...
Baboki Kayawe 21 October 2013
Top Global Minds To Brainstorm In Gaborone
Brand Africa Global CEO and founder, Audra Wilson-Max told journalists last week that the African identity brand is focused on the development of African people, promotion of the continent and celebration of its culture. The identity and 200-market...
Keikantse Lesemela 21 October 2013
BMC cannery output improves
Of the 1,792 tons, 75% of the production tonnage was for stewed steak. "This produced 450,130 stewed steak cans that went towards the fulfillment of the Botswana government stewed steak contract," BMC directors reveal in the commission's 2012 annual...
Boitshepo Majube 21 October 2013
WIFE BY DAY WHORE BY NIGHT
Over 64% of the prostitutes also admitted not using a condom because they were paid more by their clients for not using condoms. Interestingly the study also says about half of the women prostitutes are either married or in stable relationships or...
Patricia Edwin 21 October 2013
Let's Celebrate Our Own With Pride
This world class Canadian institution chose to honour the man whose exploits have somehow remained unrecognised this long as if he has been one of those many leaders who passed through the University's vice chancellor's seat without effecting any...
Mmegi Editor
| 21 October 2013
Mo ibrahim exposes botswana's poor human rights record
However the latest Mo Ibrahim report also lays bare the serious shortfalls of Botswana's human rights record, as they rank Botswana No 12 in Africa and award it a paltry 58% for its human rights track record. In the rights index, Botswana is also...
Mmegi Editor 21 October 2013
Majwe Mining Co Supports Education
The awards that have been sponsored to the tune of P1million for three years awarded students from schools in Jwaneng and surrounding areas for academic excellence, leadership skills and various extra-curricular sports activities. Speaking at the...
Mpho Mokwape
| 21 October 2013
Women unite to help the disadvantaged
The formation, which consists of 42 groups of 10 members each, was formed in 2006 to unite women against society's daily challenges. Dudu Nare, chairperson of the organisation, said contrary to popular belief, women do not habitually hate each...
Kgomotso Molelekeng 21 October 2013
Masitara Joins GOPAC Auditing Team
Masitara's appointment announced over the weekend, comes after the outspoken Botswana MP mid this year clinched a post in GOPAC's anti-money laundering task force as one of the few Africans to be appointed in that position. An elated Masitara...
Staff Writer 21 October 2013
The Integrity Of The Judicial System
It may be even more pertinent however to suggest that we have not previously had a Chief Justice whose denunciation of all those involved in the practice of Forum/Judge shopping touched many involved at different levels in the judicial system. ...
Sandy Grant 21 October 2013
Khama returns to his favourite Kgatleng haunt
The village with its young chief, Sue Mosinyi, has become Khama's favourite in Kgatleng. The latest visit was dubbed 'Cabinet Community Service Day'. Office of the President spokesperson, Maleta Lock says the two computers, hardcover exercise books,...
Lerato Maleke 21 October 2013
Study Finds 15,000 Slaves In Botswana
According to the report modern slavery takes many forms, and is known by many names: slavery, forced labour or human trafficking.'Slavery' refers to the condition of treating another person as if they are property - something to be bought, sold,...
Staff Writer 21 October 2013
Honoured for transforming UB
Dalhouse University honored Otlhogile as they celebrated the official installation of its new president, Richard Florizone. Otlhogile was one of the eight university presidents, former presidents and chancellors presented with an honorary...
Staff Writer 21 October 2013
White Corolla Robbers Are Back?
The commander of Broadhurst Police Station, Superintendent Bonose Molapise said three thugs robbed Mr Veg supermarket on Thursday evening. "We were told that two men armed with what seemed to be a pistol and a slasher entered Mr Veg supermarket and...
Victor Muyakwabo 21 October 2013
Four solar power stations for shoshong
Morteza Abkenari, CEO and chairman of Kgalagadi Resources Development Company trading as solar power, says they found it easier to work with the people of Shoshong as a technical partner, rather than approaching the Botswana Power...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 21 October 2013
Ex-prison warder convicted for father's murder
Though the case was heard and determined by Justice Michael Leburu of the Lobatse High Court, his colleague, Justice Mercy Garekwe, read the judgment on Friday. Leburu found that the state had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt against...
Isaiah Morewagae 21 October 2013
Masisi's bootlicking facebook clip a hit
Serema told The Monitor that the clip was sent to him by a friend, and added that its popularity has been overwhelming. Serema says he has shared only three videos online, but this one has been of great interest to many, adding that the video is...
Staff Writer 21 October 2013
Sun Plaza for Ftown
The project, which is scheduled to take nine months to complete, will cost P20 million and is funded by the First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB). The groundbreaking ceremony for the mall was performed by Francistown Deputy Mayor Joyce Ndove...
Chakalisa Dube
| 21 October 2013
Ngakaagae maintains death penalty abolished
I must say that I was unsurprised by the DPP office's irrelevance on the point. A defensive approach was expected. There has been no suggestion that the death penalty has been declared unconstitutional. Even the learned Judge made that clear in his...
Chakalisa Dube 21 October 2013
Delta Dairies: where did the P300 million go?
The Monitor: We want to know the outcomes of the Tuesday board meeting, regarding the way forward for the milk processing plant. Siwawa: Please note that board deliberations of private companies are confidential to the company and are not for public...
Chakalisa Dube 21 October 2013
Trouble in Mozambique
Mr Dhlakama's Renamo party said the assault "puts an end" to the 1992 peace deal reached with the government. About a million people were killed in the civil war that raged in Mozambique after it achieved independence from Portugal in...
Chakalisa Dube 21 October 2013
Dr Who said it was uncool to be God-cool
Who said that it is un-cool to sing about God or rap about God? To write prose or poetry about the big guy - I have asked a few hip hop artists; those who are ambivalent, on course, at peace or even open anti-God always have a response. My queries...
Maya Roze 21 October 2013
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