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In this week's paper
• Hollywood star in Bots to support Boko • Mokalake falls again • BDP fires Masitara
14 May 2014
National golf team upbeat ahead of zone six championship
The team of eight players: Walter Seokemong, David Masole, Shane Granger Junior, Leroy Pearmain, Nabeel Desai, Sipho Abueng, Ketshepaone Molefe and Kesentseng Dube jetted out yesterday. Seokemong told Monitor Sport during a training...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 14 May 2014
Selebi Phikwe celebrates launch of recreational park
The facility would serve many grass roots sports skills development programmes which would cater for children from as young as five years. It has a recreational hall to cater for some entertainment for the youth in the town. This is expected to play...
14 May 2014
Maswena eases Notwanes relegation worries
Haunted by the possibility of relegation, Notwane came into the match in desperate need of points. Although they did not play entertaining football, Toronto would be happy with the result. Former international striker Tshepiso...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 14 May 2014
Shee, ke fashion: Modern men and their skinny jeans!
Nowadays there’s a fashion trend among men that I cannot wrap my head around; they wear pants that are too tight! Apparently they are called skinny jeans/pants. Everywhere I go, I see numerous men wearing these tight pants. Worse is that some...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 20:17:20, 14 May 2014
MU frustrates Letlapengs title ambitions
However, Onalenna Malatsi struck in the 30th minute to deny the Ramotswa side the three points they needed desperately to qualify for the topflight for the first time. The result means Letlapeng will now have to wait for the next game to be crowned...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 14 May 2014
Tafic relegate after loss to Rollers
Before the game, TAFIC needed a minor miracle to survive. To save themselves, they had to win all their remaining games and hope fellow relegation candidates falter in their assignments. Unfortunately on Saturday, they faced a title-chasing side...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 14 May 2014
Crowd trouble mar GU-Gunners clash
Supporters of the two teams fought with the GU brigade suffering serious injuries from the onslaught from Gunners fans. Referee, Tirelo Mositwane was forced to stop the game for about 15 minutes as GU supporters ran away from the eastern stands....
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:00:00, 14 May 2014
Open letter to Mr. President
That there are foreigners from African countries especially from West Africa residing here is not first in its kind. This is the case everywhere in the world. Life is a constant adventure in possibilities and we cannot be exempted from the dire...
14 May 2014
The BTC st last comes to life
And I, not least have been denouncing the BTC on three recent occasions for its obvious disinterest in the amount of cable that is stolen, its apathy and incompetence. I have suggested that an MP should ask for information about the annual loss to...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:30:00, 14 May 2014
Easter Is About Conviction
On the other hand, some churches are planning to go on pilgrimages; the Zion Christian Church members heading for Moria in South Africa, the International Pentecostal Church members heading for Shilo, while the Spiritual Healing Church members are...
8708,Dumi Mmualefe,, 14 May 2014
Politics at the funeral
Winston Churchill once famously remarked, “Politics is not a game, it is an earnest business.” So really, it is understandable that even here in our country, local politicians have chosen not to leave anything to chance and in their quest...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg,2014/march/03,2014-03-03 15:20:29, 14 May 2014
The present
She could not just figure out what the best gift to get herself was. She then canvassed around for ideas from friends and fellow colleagues. When she came to me, after giving her question careful thought I told her that I believe that the best gift...
2711,George Chingarande,phpE1B.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 14 May 2014
Hello Brand Botswana, Rick Yune is here
Hollywood actor Rick Yune is in Botswana for about 14 days for friendship and tourism, courtesy of his long time friend Duma Boko. Brand Botswana can make Yune their friend too, and have him as the Botswana brand ambassador. As a famous Hollywood...
540,Monitor Editor,,2013/october/08,2013-10-08 00:02:02, 14 May 2014
Keep! keep! Keep! keep.
14 May 2014
Yune Loves Botswana Delicacy
Yune could not stop gushing about his love for seswaa and mentioned it at every opportunity he could get. Before touching down, Yune’s friend and host Umbrella for Democratic Change president Duma Boko had already made it clear about his...
421,Mpho Tlale,phpB106.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 23:19:00, 14 May 2014
Miss Millemium seeks to emulate her predecessors
During the judges’ question time, Keddy proved that she is not a beauty without brains as she performed brilliantly. The 50 year-old beauty queen originates from Mahalapye but is married in Molepolole. She works for stationery company, Nashua...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:04, 14 May 2014
The unfading beauty with a purpose
In fact Motlalekgosi lives and breathes beauty; being the owner and manager of Immaculate Beauty, an image consultancy that trains beauty contestants clients in the corporate world on culture wardrobe, as well as imparting etiquette upon those...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 14 May 2014
Few sparkle in My Star
Even the best of the competition, the likes of Obakeng, Khumo and Tshegofatso, did not display their usual class. One particular contestant that deserved credit for giving the show zest was Patricia. In fact, the bubbly vocalist gave the...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:02:00, 14 May 2014
Lansmore hosts fashion and wedding expo
It was also a day of showcasing wedding solutions offered by various consultants and companies in Gaborone. Beautician Mansi Chandra of Style diva hair was at the Fashion and Wedding Expo. Here she introduces a curious client to her line of...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 14 May 2014
Merafhes night out at the fashion show
The proud parents who sat upfront and close the ramp came alive with excitement and clapped when their daughter’s designs were paraded. The elderly couple left sometime after their daughter’s showcase was completed. Lebo’s...
421,Mpho Tlale,phpB106.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 23:19:00, 14 May 2014
Barclay@play hosts Bhudaza
The Tjotjobina jazzman got the lukewarm audience up on its feet after he put aside his instruments and belted familiar tunes from his 2004 debut solo album. Those in attendance denied themselves the pleasure of basking...
421,Mpho Tlale,phpB106.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 23:19:00, 14 May 2014
Lucara completes P440m diamond tender
The TSX- and Gaborone-listed miner said it had sold 20 diamonds in single lots totalling 1,191 carat, which resulted in an average price per carat of $42,347. Of the 20 diamonds on offer, 15 sold for more than a million dollars each, including eight...
14 May 2014
Over P350m to be invested in innovation hub
Officially opening the International Association of Science and Technology Parks conference in Gaborone last week, Kedikilwe said that the building will not only house BIH Headquarters, but will also provide accommodation to a number of other...
441,Boitshepo Majube,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:29:05, 14 May 2014
Anglo sells subsidiary
This follows a regulatory approval. Last year, the company that owns De Beers with Botswana, revealed it had reached an agreement to sell TBP to Lafarge Tarmac Holdings Limited, the equal joint venture of Lafarge’s and Anglo...
14 May 2014
Huawei donates computers
The computers, which came installed with Internet connectivity, were formally given to the school during the official handing over ceremony of the computer laboratory designed for the school. Speaking at the prestigious occasion, Huawei...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2014
Botsalano launches revision books for Std IV
The revision books, the first of its kind by a local publisher are on Cultural Studies, English, Science, mathematics, Setswana and Creative & Performing Arts. The publishers’ marketing manager Ace Podi Mooki said that although they...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2014
Duke Masilo donates to charity
Masilo said the plight to help the government in taking care of the future of tomorrow lies in each and every individual as the country moves towards achieving its 2016 pillars. His continuous appeal to the private sector seems to be bearing fruit...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2014
Parley passes 4% salary increament
The bills were passed to effect a decision made by President Ian Khama to increase salaries of non-unionised members, a decision slammed by critics as divisive of the civil service. After extending Parliament business for two hours to deal with the...
574,Gothataone Moeng,, 14 May 2014
Rothschild attackers granted bail
The trio, Linos Manyara, Peter Dube and Brian Nkomo are accused of robbing the American couple of electronics worth thousands at their residential home. It is alleged that on March 15, 2014, the accused persons broke into the Rothschild’s home...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2014
Opposition MPs walk out after defeat of media motion
The motion by Kanye North MP, Kentse Rammidi of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) wanted the state media to be even- handed in covering all parties participating in general elections later this year. Initially, Deputy Speaker, Pono Moatlhodi ruled...
574,Gothataone Moeng,, 14 May 2014
Dow in lukewarm launch
Despite the presence of party heavy weight in former vice-president Mompati Merafhe the hype associated with BDP launches seemed to be missing at Dow’s. The event seemed disorganised. The Saturday event attracted little or no interest. While...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 16:31:00, 14 May 2014
BDP fires Masitara
Masitara has been courting trouble with campaign pamplets calling his colleagues corrupt. Before this the Central Committee had slapped him with a summons to appear before President Ian Khama to account for undermining the Vice-President Ponatshego...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 14 May 2014
No BDF commander, or defence minister
There Minister of Justice, Defence and Security, Ndelu Seretse, was also conspicuous by his absence. Instead the new soldiers were welcomed by retired Major General Bakwena Oitsile, also the chairman of BDF Retired Members Association. It is the...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2014
Parents suing the BDF for millions
Two Botswana Defence Force recruits died during a six months rigorous training exercise that ended on Thursday with graduation of about 500 soldiers in the rank of privates, The Monitor has learnt. The two soldiers in their early...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 14 May 2014
BDF guests starved, embarrassed
Bad audio system, confused seating arrangement and general protocol lapse on the part of the organisers spoilt what could have otherwise being a good day for Botswana Defence Force (BDF) graduates and their families at the Sir Seretse Khama barracks...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:59:50, 14 May 2014
Mokalake falls again
Minister Mokalake was among eight MPs and five cabinet ministers who fell in the November 11, 2013 Bulela Ditswe Primaries North of Dibete. The casualties included Justice Minister and Presidential hopeful Ndelu Seretse, Foreign Affairs Minister...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 14 May 2014
Hollywood star here to support Boko
Yune is expected to stay in Botswana up until April 23, to assess and support his friend’s campaign. Yune arrived in Gaborone on Friday morning, and then flew with Boko to Maun in the afternoon to attend Tawana Moremi’s Saturday...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 16:31:00, 14 May 2014
Four blood moons on Jewish festivals is very rare
If this report is anything to go by, then maybe the prophecy in the books of Joel 2: 30 -31 and Acts 2: 20 are about to be fulfilled during our live time. This is not surprising, as God has used the stars, the moon and sun before, according to the...
475,Correspondent,,2013/october/05,2013-10-05 12:50:03, 14 May 2014
In Thursday's paper
14 May 2014
Bank Gaborone supports sports development
The HGRYL was created to assist disadvantaged youth through sports development. This year, Bank Gaborone adopted Smoden, an Under-15 team from Mogoditshane with a sponsorship of P5, 000, which covered the team kit with a...
399,Staff Writer,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 09:33:14, 14 May 2014
Sponsor hopes for better badminton turn-out
This is despite last year’s unconvincing turnout of supporters. The landscaping company’s operations manager, Wabasha Baitshepi said although they did not get enough mileage last year, the company would continue to support the...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:04:00, 14 May 2014
BNSC revives sport foundation trust
The BSFT was established in 2001 with the mandate of raising funds for sports. The fund has however been dormant until its mandate was revised two years ago. Speaking at the launch, BNSC chairperson Solly Reikeletseng said they revived the fund in...
418,Mosah Mokganedi,,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 10:05:00, 14 May 2014
Montshos B sample comes out positive
The CFG only have power to disqualify Montsho from the Games following her positive test for banned stimulant methylhexaneamine. However, if found guilty at her hearing, Montsho will be referred to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and other...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg,2013/october/01,2013-10-01 09:53:00, 14 May 2014
Makwala, Amos poised for more glory
This was after he got the country’s only gold and medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow two weeks ago. Makwala made amends after his Commonwealths disappointment when he retained the 400m African title. He was fastest in the heats...
439,Thato Kala,,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:27:40, 14 May 2014
Krump Kid takes dance to the gym
Mangiroza has to date won several competitions, which include My African Dream and The Drop. However, he has recently discovered a new venture in fitness, which he has incorporated into his dance routine, and calls it hip hop...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2014
BITC markets Botswana on DSTV
‘Doing Buisiness in Botswana’ airs weekly on CNBC Africa (channel 410). The 20-minute programme will be aired every Tuesday at 6:30pm with repeats of the same programme on Wednesdays at 9:30pm. The program provides an in-depth look into...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg,2014/may/19,2014-05-19 15:07:35, 14 May 2014
Corporate deals props Stanchart loan book
Commenting in the published financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2014, Standard Chartered chief executive, Moatlhodi Lekaukau, said their financial position continues to strengthen with loans to customers increasing by 27 percent to...
445,Keikantse Lesemela,phpF8B6.tmp.jpg,2013/october/04,2013-10-04 14:36:34, 14 May 2014
Katara Tsa Moya enters the fray
Other promising musicians like Kgokgonono followed the crop. But of late this interesting type of music known for its freestyling and large group compositions, has taken a back seat as other genres came to the fore. However, it is not all...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2014
Shanay bounces back with Tleke Serowe
Shanay, who had gone into hibernation after the release of the Autograph mix tape, said the track title refers to a common attention-grabbing laughter in our society. The artist has moved away from traditional hip-hop and has used a different...
439,Thato Kala,, 14 May 2014
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