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US embassy hosts workshop

In addition to over 20 participants from Botswana, representatives from 14 other African countries also attended the workshop  held at Botho University in Gaborone. It was the second in a series of workshops carried out in cooperation with the...

Pauline Dikuelo 16 June 2014

Zola: Where police fear to tread

It is not everyday that one hears the police confessing that they are harassed or beaten up by thieves. Under normal circumstances it is the police who are feared by the public, including the criminals.  It is however the other way round in...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 16 June 2014

Peace and good governance crucial �Motlanthe

“The concepts of peace and good governance are not just important for Africa’s development but indispensable. This is all the more reason the youth’s location in the sphere of peace building and contributing to good governance is of...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 June 2014

Master Dee warns public against online abuse

He said this during a My Star staging at Botswana Television (Btv) on Friday following an incident where some people allegedly took to social media to attack the show. The reggae artist said he has observed with concern how people abuse their...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 June 2014

Pension funds assets rise

In the period, holdings of domestic bonds increased by 28 percent to P8.3 billion while the value of domestics equities decreased by 0.5 percent to P12.5 billion. Offshore equities and bonds increased by 51 percent to P28.9 billion and 18.3 percent...

Pauline Dikuelo 16 June 2014

Are you financially stressed?

A recent study revealed that borrowing to pay debt was the largest cause of financial stress, followed by lack of money skills and living beyond ones means. The high costs of living came at the bottom of the list, after having too many...

Lechedzani Pitso 16 June 2014

BTCL promotes digital inclusion

As part of efforts to promote digital inclusion, BTCL recently donated 20 computers during the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) commemorations in Selebi Phikwe. BTCL communications manager, Golekanye Molapisi says as a...

Pauline Dikuelo 16 June 2014

Spar deal gets nod

In a statement, the Authority announced that it has determined to conditionally authorise the proposed transaction on the grounds that the analysis of the facts of the case showed that there were no substantive competition concerns that would arise...

Pauline Dikuelo 16 June 2014

BCP Shashe West candidate withdraws

The BCP national campaign manager Thapelo Ndlovu said the youthful Chimbisi tendered his withdrawal letter on Wednesday citing personal reasons.  “Comrade Chimbisi said he will continue to support the party, parliamentary and council...

Oarabile Mosikare 16 June 2014

BCP defends poorly attended launch

Despite the constituency being very vast and densely populated, attendance was disappointing. Despite the poor attendance, the BCP national campaign manager Thapelo Ndlovu thought otherwise. “There are a lot of people. We are satisfied with the...

Oarabile Mosikare 16 June 2014

Abandoned by parents, rejected by death

He says his mother left him with his father when he was two. But the father who had a wife and children never showed him any love. He says he was told that his mother, Tabona Ncube, is from Zimbabwe. His mother decided to go back to her country...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 June 2014

BCP tells Minister to clear his name

Phage told residents of Kopong on Saturday that if they vote for the acting minister, there might be a by-election, should the courts find him (Seretse) guilty. “BDP made a mistake by allowing Seretse to contest for primary...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 June 2014

Education officers sue Ministry

The 187 education officers have registered a case with the Gaborone High Court and are awaiting a trial date, The Monitor has established. Tshiamo Ndebele and 186 other education officers argue that they were overlooked, as their pay grades were not...

Gothataone Moeng 16 June 2014

TSP, Ipelegeng a waste of money � Rammidi

“The same applies to the TSP ones, they have been roaming the streets with their certificates and tired of the humiliation they suffer due to the unemployment that’s why they opted for this programme,” he said. “Are we going...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 June 2014

Phakalane faces copyright infringement accusations

She said the bride in the picture alerted her of the infringement. She said the bride called to ask her if she had authorised the use of the picture because she herself did not. The Golf Hotel used the picture in question on flyers and Facebook last...

Mpho Tlale 16 June 2014

Coaches trim softball squad for world cup

Lebogang Goetswang, BDF IX’s Gaone Letshwenyo, Bears’ Tuna Passman, Boitshwarelo Sefo and Lorato Kenaope of Dinare did not make the final 17 but were advised to keep training because they could be called up in case of injuries or loss of...

Thato Kala 16 June 2014

International chef in Botswana

On the agenda were three varieties of breads, each the personal recipe of the Global Master Chef.  Within an hour, the two had made a divine selection of Cuban Bread, Hazelnut Bread coated in Chocolate Glaze, and Whole-wheat and Honey...

Lechedzani Pitso 16 June 2014

US Embassy launches Inside Story

The film is a full-length feature that aims to educate young africans about HIV/AIDS. It uses soccer to engage young audiences who are the most vulnerable to HIV infection. The storyline captures the journey of a young Kenyan soccer player whose life...

Mpho Tlale 16 June 2014

Djs Kuchi, Lamar star at dros

The event, dubbed ‘Free Fridays’ attracted a big crowd of night crawlers who defied the chilly weather to be out  for a fun night.  DJ Kuchi can be most noted for his collaborations with  acclaimed international musicians...

Kgomotso Molelekeng 16 June 2014

Contestants caught napping on task Songs

Chief judge, Keabetswe ‘Master Dee’ Sesinyi expressed his disappointment at the poor performance and emphasised how important it is for each each contestant to know their song. He urged the contestants to put more effort into their task...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 June 2014

Orapa United hire Moyo as head coach

“Yes, we have engaged Moyo as our head coach,” said Orapa United assistant chairperson, Kennekae Nkape. He added that the recruitment exercise at the club popularly known as the Ostriches is still ongoing and they will soon call a press...

Shingirai Madondo 16 June 2014

Botswana B maul visiting Lesotho

Had Botswana players been more accurate with their conversions, they could have won by a wider margin. Coach Sean Irish was pleased with the team’s performance and believes some of the youngsters can form the core of the first team in the...

Thato Kala 16 June 2014

NAB to decide Letlapeng fate today

The appeal against a ruling by the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC) that the Ramotswa side should be docked points for fielding an ineligible player against their title rivals Black Forest could not be heard last...

Calistus Kolantsho | 16 June 2014

Business mentorship programme comes alive

Next month’s workshop marks the first in the Tokafala programme, a six-month old partnership between government, Anglo American, De Beers and Debswana aimed at promoting economic development and employment creation through SMME...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 June 2014

Amputatee Gift Ncube may be homeless

Things took a bad turn for Ncube following an article published by The Monitor on his plight alleging that his caregiver was blackmailing and exploiting him.  Before serving Ncube with an eviction notice, his Motswana guardian kicked him out of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 June 2014

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Pini Bothoko 16 June 2014