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Tafa bars 884 from Serowe North re-run

Though the list of those civil servants is not attached to the letter, it states that: "We have also found strong evidence of a large number of civil servants totalling 884 who appear on the Voters' Rolls for Serowe North. This is a disturbing...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 December 2013

'We play you pay'

A total of eight social clubs in Metsimotlhabe took part in Raletobana’s tournament that was concluded last Sunday. But the prize giving ceremony, as explained by the MP’s brother and tournament organiser, Elias Raletobane, will only be...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 02 December 2013

Teenage pregnancy on the rise

UNFPA’s state of the world population report of 2013, has noted that in 2011, Botswana recorded a 39 primary school students dropped out due to pregnancy, while in the same year 453 dropped out of both junior and secondary schools. Last year...

Gothataone Moeng 02 December 2013

The colossal fake that postponed an election

Mmegi investigations have revealed how some people named in the petition were not even aware that there was a by-election. Asked if they had registered for elections in Francistown West, they responded by wanting to know where this publication had...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 December 2013

How a dead man petitioned Khama

But Ignatius Moswaane, the man who is at the centre of the Hollywood-style script as the preferred candidate for the BDP in the by-election, is denying any privy knowledge of how the dead man could have petitioned President Khama to use his...

Ryder Gabathuse | 02 December 2013

The less sense, the more sense

Before dead men could be called on to affix their signatures to the petition, certain things had to be in place.  The law had to be in place, but not just the law or gaps in the law, but the lawyers with the smart brains to work out the...

Ryder Gabathuse 02 December 2013

BDF VI, KUTLWANO RETAIN TITLES

The two have each won P100,000 for their achievements. BDF VI was crowned champions after beating fellow army side, Diphatsa 3-2 in a boring match on Saturday while Kutlwano beat BDF VI 3-0 in their last game and bagged the same number of points as...

Staff Writer 02 December 2013

Troopers storm into final

Troopers will have to wait for a midweek third series tie between last year's national champions, Spartans and Dolphins. Spartans narrowly won 57-49 on Saturday night in a rescheduled match that had been postponed the previous day because of poor...

Thato Kala 02 December 2013

Under-13 girls' cricket side competes in Namibia

Before leaving yesterday, the team's coach Solly Jawe told The Monitor Sport that the tourmanent is highly competitive and has attracted eight powerful sides from South Africa and Namibia. He stated that although Botswana has just introduced the...

Teichler Rankoa 02 December 2013

Tonota holds BB Highlanders

BR Highlanders, under the tutelage of a veteran coach, Paul 'Malome' Moyo, created a number of chances but were unable to find a way past a resolute Sepondo Se A Debula defence. Highlanders started the match positively with young left-winger...

Shingirai Madondo 02 December 2013

Rolling Boys Avoid Defeat

Rolling Boys have been on a losing steak but over the weekend they upped their game to avoid another defeat. From the first whistle, they staged a brave fight to deny the visitors victory that could have pushed them further down the log standings....

Teichler Rankoa 02 December 2013

Nico benefits from wasteful Gunners

 Although Gunners won 2-1, Nico sailed through courtesy of away goals following their 1-0 victory in the first leg. The ailing Lobatse giants could have taken the lead as early as the 4th minute when Monageng Thaele whipped a beautiful cross...

Chippa Legodimo 02 December 2013

Rollers advance to Mascom Top 8 semis

Rollers progressed through on away goals rule after the two teams were tied at 4-4 on aggregate. Rollers had won 3-2 in the first leg, scoring three crucial away goals. The match was expected to be a thriller and lived up to its expectations until...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 02 December 2013

Four days of Art at Junction mall

The event started on Thursday to Saturday and the public got an opportunity to witness both local and international talent and buy some of the gorgeous pieces displayed. Though most artists said that business was slow, they expressed their gratitude...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 02 December 2013

In this week's paper

Mpho Mokwape 02 December 2013

Phat boy challenge concludes

The event which is in its sixth year running is the brain child of former Yarona Fm Station Manager Dumi Lopang and is maimed to raise money for charity while at the same time encouraging a healthy living by exercising and maintaining a minimal...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 December 2013

P1.6M for BOMU awards

Other sponsors include the Department of Brodcasting Services which has provided 100 slots for airing the commercials on Btv, 300 radio slots on RB2, Mmegi as well for advertising, while Duma fm is airing jingles. Among other sponsors are Club Media...

Lerato Maleke 02 December 2013

President's concert a success

The show kicked off with melodious songs performed by KTM Choir who collaborated with Luckymore Kwapa, Skit who played  Stinkane and Mike Sibanda who played Marimba. Graced by Ponatshego Kedikelwe, the Vice President of Botswana and his wife,...

Lerato Maleke 02 December 2013

Comedian revs up Boosta Bash night

For a show that started late, Matlakala managed to rev up the mood with his Sepedi narrated jokes and transform irritability to laughter. From one punchline to the next, Matlakala showed his Botswana audience that he did not come second in the South...

Mpho Tlale 02 December 2013

Impressive Berry Heart launches Girl Power

Known for her wild attires and striking poetry, she was properly dressed this time and had the audience eating out of her palms as she launched 'Girl Power'. The event is one of Heart's annual activities marking the 16 days of activism against...

Kgomotso Molelekeng 02 December 2013

Trophy hunting may return-minister

Botswana's decision to ban trophy hunting effective from January next year has been met with huge criticism from players in the tourism industry both locally and abroad. Tourism observers believe that the move could reduce the number of tourists...

Chakalisa Dube | 02 December 2013

Liquor prices up 5% today

Sechaba Brewery Holdings Limited announced last week, Friday at the unveiling of their financial results for period ended September 2013, that liquor prices will rise from Monday. The Group Managing Director, Johan De Kok stated that they planned...

Boitshepo Majube 02 December 2013

Mining giants drive entrepreneurship

The idea aims to help the growth of small and medium scale businesses and assist excelling students to gain skills and knowledge in respective fields. Both projects, which were officially launched on Thursday, are the collaboration of the three...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 December 2013

Cliff hanger Autlwetse

Mpho Mokwape 02 December 2013

Bulele ditswe - the centre cannot hold

The reality however has been a stark contrast to whatever good was imagined to be derived out of the whole Bulela Ditswe process. And the irony of it all is that as the years go by, Bulela Ditswe troubles seem to be getting worse and worse. This...

Mpho Mokwape 02 December 2013

Clean technologies an answer to environmental challenges

Already, a biotechnology company that specialises in refining used cooking oil into fuel is running in Botswana. What has been discarded as waste, is not really trash after all - it can help stretch the limited natural resources that...

Baboki Kayawe 02 December 2013

964 lost & found BDP cards in Tobane

Only 586 people managed to vote in the Tobane Tshokwe ward won by a certain Mosweunyane, who had recently defected from the Botswana Congress Party(BCP). All the cards are still in the hands of Tobane/Tshokwe ward chairperson Lee Batsogile, who...

Staff Writer 02 December 2013

Be Mobile give away five audi's

As part  of beMOBILE's  5th year celebrations, the company has  announced a promotion  inviting customers to send  the word Car  to  15222 through short message service (SMS)  to stand a chance  at...

Staff Writer 02 December 2013

Health & Beauty Expo debuts

The event that attracted only three exhibitors out of the 15 anticipated to turn up gave the audience a chance to learn about maternal care,health and beauty tips and indulge their eyes in fashion. The designs that were showcased by House of Kay had...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 December 2013

PLWD decry poor service, treatment

Speaking at the Disability Day Commemoration held at Woodhall 2 this week, Chairperson of the Lobatse Disability Association, Elvis Lesang, expressed his discontent at the manner in which PLWD are handled. He added that it is common for public...

Baboki Kayawe 02 December 2013

BIUST research to support EDD

Speaking at a press conference in Gaborone ahead of the African Science, Technology and Systems Support Workshop held in Palapye on November 24-26, 2013, Professor Hilary Inyang said BIUST will develop four research centres per year to a maximum of...

Baboki Kayawe 02 December 2013

Modubule calls for Lobatse's own EDU

To rescue the town, Modubule asked Parliament to request for government to establish an Economic Diversification Unit (EDU) similar to the Selebi-Phikwe Economic Diversification Unit (SPEDU).  He also wants the town to be declared an industrial...

Gothataone Moeng 02 December 2013

Berry Heart: I extended five star treatment to my friend

The celebrated poet has revealed how the assault of her friend has caused her emotional troubles after the South African media, as well as the Botswana Brand authorities, and the local South African High Commission all entered the furore. A tweet by...

Staff Writer 02 December 2013

Old Naledi celebrates 45 years

Old Naledi will be celebrated under the theme 'Transforming Takana into a Shining Star'. The commemoration will be held at the old Naledi Customary Court with expected guests including the city Mayor Haskins Nkaigwa amongst others. Situated west of...

Sharon Mathala 02 December 2013

SA Soapie Star Beaten In Botswana

Motene (39) was in the country this past week on a courtesy call on local Poet Berry Heart. The South African actress appeared at Berry Heart's annual charity CD launch this past Thursday at Cresta Lodge. Motene was last spotted by The Monitor at the...

Sharon Mathala 02 December 2013

Bissau knockouts SA celeb

Two other men, one known only as David and the other (name unknown) also got his own dose of Bissau's blows during the incident. The ugly drama started moments after Motene, in the company of friends Berry Heart and Simba Mudereri of Gabz FM and...

Staff Writer 02 December 2013

#BulelaDitswe claims 13 MPs

It takes total casualties of fallen MPs and ministers to 13, after eight MPs and five ministers lost in the Bulela Ditswe North of the country three weeks ago. The Bulela Ditswe South of Dibete also produced  more than five newcomers including...

Staff Writer 02 December 2013