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07 May 2014
Malaysia Airlines MH370: 'best lead so far'
Australian defence vessel Ocean Shield acquired the signal twice, once for more than two hours, Australia said. Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, who is leading the search, called it the "most promising lead" so far. But he said more information was...
475,Correspondent,, 07 May 2014
We will not give in
The Monitor: How has been your season with Rollers? Madinda Ndlovu: It has been a season of patching up where the team has not done well in previous seasons. The team had been trying, they would start well and then things go wrong along the way....
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 07 May 2014
Tobacco levy is too harsh
As a point of departure government must recognise that the tobacco trade is a legitimate trade not to be annihilated but rather regulated in a free market economy such as ours. In light of the recent developments the promoters of the tobacco...
07 May 2014
All Change
I won’t do so because, much to my regret, I am poorly informed about the issues involved. I do note, however, that her appearance on BTV Wednesday’s evening news did clearly show the awesome strain that heading that particular Ministry...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:30:00, 07 May 2014
Poor attendance at Cossasa games
Speaking at the games launch on Friday  Boitshoko Tsiane said only six countries out of possible 15 confirmed participation for the Athletics COSSASA games billed for April 23-25 in Gaborone. Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia along...
418,Mosah Mokganedi,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 07 May 2014
Problems Are Mere Pretenders: He Was There All The Time!
Problems are the greatest pretenders. They always appear as though they are insurmountable. Like I said they only appear to be; they are in fact not! This is the message behind the Easter event! I have watched a lot of movies and like...
8708,Dumi Mmualefe,, 07 May 2014
Chikomo strike sinks Tafic
In the first half, Tafic had done well to keep GU at bay in a beMOBILE Premier League clash played at the Francistown the stadium on Saturday. Mid-way through the first half  GU Left back Edwin Olerile hit the bar with a long-range shot....
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 07 May 2014
Diary Of A Beautiful Woman Part II...
Unlike taxi drivers, we do not come from the same mother so to speak. Admittedly men/boys are different too. Some are unbelievably romantic and do it the romantic way (candles, flowers, chocolates, movies etc,  while others get straight to the...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg,2014/march/03,2014-03-03 15:20:29, 07 May 2014
Mooketsis strike lifts Matebele
After losing 1-0 to Extension Gunners a fortnight ago, Matebele were expected to come with all guns blazing against Miscellaneous, but it was not to be. Played under a scorching sun, the game failed to live up to expectations with few goal-scoring...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 07 May 2014
Develop Your Employability
This is a very obvious but important idea, because once we define employability in that way it becomes easy to understand that employability is all encompassing. It pertains to the entrepreneur as well as the intrapreneur; to the businessman as well...
2711,George Chingarande,phpE1B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 07 May 2014
Police XI officials to face BPL DC this week
The two officials are facing one count of misconduct in relation to incidents that occurred during their match with Mochudi Centre Chiefs last month. The matter was adjourned to this week in light of the fact that one of the accused persons was...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 07 May 2014
Four ministers at MOESD
While many are wondering what is going on, and even dismissing the move by the President as dumb, there is general consensus that the Ministry of Education is too big for one Minister. However no one expected the urgency with which the President...
540,Monitor Editor,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 00:02:02, 07 May 2014
Moreetsi punishes prisons
Relegation threatened Prisons put Letlapeng under pressure in the first but failed to made any headway and paid the price in the second half. Prisons had a chance to take the lead in the 25th minute through Duncan Kgopolelo, but Kefitile Magama and...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 07 May 2014
Gone with the wind?
07 May 2014
Ex-Convict Shows There Is Life After Prison
He came out of jail a stronger person, ready for the challenges ahead. As they say, the rest is history. The Changate native has become a good example of what an ex-convict can do outside prison to live a better life. In prison, he had learnt...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:01, 07 May 2014
Gunners shock Chiefs
Ecstatic followers of Lobatse giants, Extension Gunners ululated, whistled, marched and hooted in Gaborone following their team’s shock 1-0 victory against arch-rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs in the be MOBILE Premier League at the National...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 07 May 2014
More than P7m in Gab south poverty projects
In the financial year 2012/2013 the council spent a total of P7,090,000 on poverty eradication projects in one constituency out of a budget of P11 million for the whole district of Gaborone. Well over P7 million was spent on 139 poverty eradication...
408,Maranyane Ngwanaamotho,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:54:56, 07 May 2014
Hotties tournament glams up
  The event, which is the annual Hotties Women’s Soccer Tournament, had men drooling over the contenders on Saturday at the Duma fm grounds.  The tournament started with female models parading in cars around the grounds wearing...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/09,2013-10-09 10:20:58, 07 May 2014
Venson-Moitoi resurfaces
Venson-Moitoi’s appearing and disappearing acts come in a week of endless debates regarding her true ministerial status with many media outlets convinced she has been fired. But on Friday, the ministry issued a statement declaring...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 07 May 2014
Russian diamond expert visits Bots
Representatives of the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources of Botswana, the President’s Administration, Okavango Diamond Company and De Beers were present at the event. Botswana is interested in adopting the experience of a...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 07 May 2014
The night ATI revolutionised stage act
Only his face was visible as the rest of the body was covered in a spotted black costume that  spread all over the  stage as  it took  a large volcanic appearance. Both presenters of the Flava Dome programme, Sadi and ...
437,Kgomotso Molelekeng,php759B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 14:24:00, 07 May 2014
Nasha spoils the party at Limko Graduation
The university, which was celebrating the graduation of 1,990 students has also become famous for its intolerance of student demonstrations, resulting in suspensions and firing. But the fearless  Speaker of  the National Assembly, who was...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/10,2013-10-10 22:37:48, 07 May 2014
Ja Rule to launch book, show, movie
He also announced he is currently working on a new reality television show featuring his family. He appeared in more than a dozen Hollywood movies and has a new movie appearance lined up for him. Ja Rule was responding to questions from a local...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 07 May 2014
Compensation for restored cattle in doubt
Government embarked on a restocking exercise last year to replace cattle that were killed during the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control exercise. About 500 of the restocked cattle have died from what is believed to be natural causes. Addressing...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:44:37, 07 May 2014
Brand Botswana pays Ja Rule P200,000
They hope to use him to market Botswana diamonds in America. In fact, the figure could soar after it surfaced later on that Brand Botswana and Ja Rule were exploring possibilities of featuring Botswana in the rapper’s television shows in the...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 07 May 2014
I will not apologise
I feel greatly honoured to have once again been elected to lead this great party of ours at this time in our history. I want to assure you that your confidence in me will not be misplaced as I recommit myself to the values that this party stands for...
494,Ian Khama,phpD86B.tmp.jpg, 07 May 2014
Boys rule at My Star
It was a boys’ night at My Star on Friday.  They stamped their authority such that their brilliance on the microphone excited the predominantly female crowd that could not help, but alienate their fellow sisters. Girl...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 07 May 2014
Khama brands critics lost souls
“For as long as I am in office, I will continue to do it this way, because that is the meaning of democracy. We will be a government elected by the people, to work for the people, because we too are a government of the people,” he...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 07 May 2014
Dada unleashing 57 vans for BDP campaigns
In a brief interview with The Monitor yesterday Dada, also the party treasurer, was cagey about the cost of the vans except to say they are pretty expensive. The 57 vans were launched with pomp and ceremony at Notwane grounds on Sunday, where the...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 07 May 2014
Botswana MP's vehicle stolen in South Africa
Modubule’s wife and two sons had gone to stock up for the family shop in Mogobane when their truck was stolen. It is reported that unidentified thieves drove away with the loaded truck in Johannesburg. Modubule explained that the family had...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 07 May 2014
Vee, Socca clinch Domkrag song tender
The duo performed the anthem yesterday as the party launched its manifesto and 57 vans were received for use in the constituencies.  The duo launched the theme song yesterday at Notwane grounds where multitudes of Botswana Democratic Party...
07 May 2014
MC Maswe attacked as Slizer, Charma Gal make peace
The show of peace by the women of dance music was blighted by the beating of  Mpacanga dance star MC Maswe, who blames crew members of the Kulenyane Studio for the embarrassment. According to the self proclaimed veteran Mc Maswe the...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/10,2013-10-10 22:37:48, 07 May 2014
The cost of car ownership
Question: Is the car purchase a wise decision? a) Will Peter afford the daily running costs? b) What other costs should he plan for? c) What else could go wrong? d) Is the car an asset? We must all be careful when we buy something that we...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 07 May 2014
Zimbabwe could block Kazungula bridge construction
It is feared that once complete, traffic would by-pass the Beitbridge Border Post, resulting in Zimbabwe losing revenue it currently generates from tollgates and at the border post. Botswana and Zambia were reportedly building a new...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 07 May 2014
P700,000 Miss Botswana war
Sweet Baint & Pleasant Worthy, the organising company, had sourced P700,000 from the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture for the running of the event including securing the prizes. Sweet Baint & Pleasant Worthy claimed that all the money...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:04, 07 May 2014
Botswana receives more aid from China
Speaking at last week’s signing ceremony of a P71.5 million grant to Botswana, Zheng said China has provided many batches of economic and technical assistance to Botswana in the form of grants, interest free and concessional...
441,Boitshepo Majube,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:29:05, 07 May 2014
Govt avails budget in Braille
Speaking at the launch last week, Permanent Secretary for the ministry, Solomon Sekwakwa said the visually impaired have the right to be informed and educated about how the national budget is being allocated and more importantly how it is going to...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 07 May 2014
Mining firms tackle skills mismatch
The initiative is part of the Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP) established in 2012 to narrow the gap between qualifications and labour market requirements. This will ensure that education programmes are more closely aligned to...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 07 May 2014
The dancing president [PHOTOS]
426,Kebofhe Mathe,, 07 May 2014
How HIV scared young Motswana from a law degree
 Although this may have been a personal tragedy for the writer, I appreciate that he has turned it into a motivating story for others out there.  Many able Batswana become disillusioned and give up on their dreams when they realise that...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 07 May 2014
Emotional Oscar Pistorius apologises
In a trembling voice, he said he was "trying to protect" her and said he could not imagine the family's pain. Mr Pistorius said he suffered "terrible nightmares" and often woke up smelling Ms Steenkamp's blood. Prosecutors say he killed her in...
475,Correspondent,, 07 May 2014
Ngami cattle farmers urged to diversify
Wellio who is one of the directors at Maun Lodge, implored farmers during the Ngamiland International Trade fair (NITAEX) to diversify  within the agricultural sector in the district. He said farmers can venture into other forms of agriculture...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:22:23, 07 May 2014
Invest in residential properties Mokalake
Speaking at the BHC media workshop this week, Mokalake said it was important for private participation, as currently BHC does not get any annual subventions from the government to build houses. “Usually BHC gets loans from the banks to build...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg,2014/may/19,2014-05-19 15:07:35, 07 May 2014
Boakgomo-Ntakhwana leaves FNBB
Boakgomo-Ntakhwana’s departure comes a few months after reports of a deteriorated working relationship with authorities at Bank of Botswana, the commercial banks’ regulator. While FNBB and the central bank have not confirmed the reports,...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 07 May 2014
Talkative Ditlhakengs voice loudest in art
The young man from Ramotswa often finds comfort and excitement in crafting realistic pieces of art that  capture the attention of those who would come across them. “Art is my voice.  I am a talkative person, but often I find that...
07 May 2014
Local comedian Mawee shines in SA
Gabane-born Oefile ‘Mawee’ Mokgware left a lasting impression at the well attended ‘Rock The Mother-Tongue’. Tickets for the show were sold out days before the show. The event was held at the Kempton Park Civic Centre. It...
437,Kgomotso Molelekeng,php759B.tmp.jpg, 07 May 2014
No P Square for 48 Hours
The duo was billed to perform in Botswana in September, but the organisers of the event Bandleng Entertainment, say negotiations have collapsed. “We were keen on bringing P Square for the 48 Hours Independence Extravaganza, but unfortunately...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 07 May 2014
Another Summit, another snub
The meeting was not designed as a come-together party for the more than 50 African leaders and Obama. It was a serious meeting to discuss critical issues affecting Africa’s development and its partnership with the world’s single largest...
450,Mmegi Editor,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 17:32:19, 07 May 2014
DPSM, BLLAWU, Bank
07 May 2014
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