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Sharon Mathala 08 September 2014
False start for Zebras
On Saturday night, captain Joel Mogorosi put Zebras in front following a good move featuring experienced midfielder, Mogogi Gabonamong. Mogorosi received a pass from Gabonamong and stunned the home crowd at the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet just before...
Staff Writer 08 September 2014
Lesirane hold sharps to 1-1 draw
Sharps broke the deadlock from the spot in the 40th minute through Ofentse Chitutu while Ephraim Amon answered for Lesirane in the 57th minute. The visitors’ goal came when Sharps goalkeeper, Richard Mushebe fisted the ball back into play...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 08 September 2014
Umpire stops Diphatsa �BDF VI duel
Mokubung stunned spectators and volleyball officials when he abruptly ended the match prematurely in the decisive fourth set. Matches between BDF VI and Diphatsa - both army sides - are always tense. On Saturday, they went for each other from the...
Shingirai Madondo 08 September 2014
Malittle impress at super stars competition
MaLittle Gained Exposure The Super Stars tournament must have shown Botswana Netball Association (BONA) what potential MaLittle have and how they carry the country’s future in as far as the sport is concerned. After their two wins over the...
Thato Kala 08 September 2014
Bagwasi continues boxing dominance
The DTCB teenager, took on Motlhamme Hendrick of Prisons in the 60kg final after an easy semi-final victory over Tirafalo Seoko. Bagwasi won that final 3-0 to entrench his supremacy. Immediately after the bout, his coach Thebe Setlalekgosi said he...
Thato Kala 08 September 2014
Politics of laughter
The Politics of Laughter Comedy show at Westwood International School on Saturday night was classic example of how politics have no boarders. Three comedians used their art to illustrate how during campaign times various politicians would promise the...
Chippa Legodimo 08 September 2014
Sky fashion At Limko
The musician who was performing at the SKY (Shapo Ka Yone, Sure Ka Yone) girls event told the teenage girls present at the gathering that they should strive to look for love rather than money in a relationship. SKY is a sisterhood of teenage...
Mpho Tlale 08 September 2014
Absolut Elyx lounge launches
Entertainment on the night came from South Africa-based DJ Fresh (Thato Sikwane). Upon entry, patrons were treated to shots of the Absolut Elyx, which received a lot of appreciation from the immaculately dressed patrons. Absolut Elyx is a new...
Sharon Mathala 08 September 2014
Ghaghoo Mine officially gets off the ground
Owned by Gem Diamonds, which also has operations in Lesotho, the mine is the country’s sixth operating and only the second outside the Debswana stable. Kimberley Diamonds’ Lerala Mine in Tswapong is set to reopen having closed in 2009 at...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 08 September 2014
Botswana to set up regional internet hub
Speaking at the ICT Pitso held in Gaborone last week, Director of Telecommunications and Postal services, Cecil Masiga said currently internet traffic destined to Botswana and surrounding countries goes via South Africa instead of going directly to...
Keikantse Lesemela 08 September 2014
Hotspurs off to winning start
Former Uniao Flamingo Santos’ utility player, Tillie Setlhaku scored the only goal of the match from the spot to give Amahot three valuable points away from home. Hotspurs piled early pressure, putting Tonota on the backfoot with Gideon Kudu...
Chakalisa Dube
| 08 September 2014
Giving out food and clothes is unethical
They argue that our Setswana philosophy of botho compel us to give to the needy. And also our Christian values teaches us to give to those who are less privileged members of the society. Based on those two concepts those who are privileged...
Keikantse Lesemela 08 September 2014
George Winstanley
It was only in May this year that I wrote about him in this column regarding, not least, the recent mini controversy over the adoption of the national anthem. He and I had similar beginnings – he went down from Selwyn, Cambridge in 1953 and...
Sandy Grant 08 September 2014
The rule of law can be cruel sometimes
What makes the case interesting is perhaps the colour factor. It pits white vs black, and naturally sentiments black should win in Botswana. The case first appeared in South Africa’s True Love magazine, a traditionally pro black...
Monitor Editor 08 September 2014
Witchcraft tale
To this day I still do. Unless I really see a witch myself, I still refuse to accept that some people are more gifted (or cursed) in that way than the rest of us and possess those extraordinary powers. But just in case its true, surely a transparent...
Tumie Modise 08 September 2014
Pay attention to personal relationships
It is that personal relationships run the world. Presidents may govern and execute judgments and make very important decisions; but without them realising it and without them giving their informed consent; they are like all other people ruled by...
George Chingarande 08 September 2014
I don't know any Harry Tembo and you can ignore that cock crow
Monitor Editor 08 September 2014
Youth development a priority for govt
Seretse added that government set aside P300 million to be used in various programmes aimed at empowering the youth throughout the country in the year 2014. He, however, emphasised that collaboration between government and the private sector was...
Chippa Legodimo 08 September 2014
Mascom empowers Chobokwane with ICT skills
The computers are expected to encourage the use of technology and give Chobokwane Primary School students and teachers the opportunity to be more independent and productive in their work. Mascom views this donation as a tool to promote computer...
Chippa Legodimo 08 September 2014
Kwenantle�s massive launch
Gaseitsewe’s launch on Saturday attracted both the young and the old of the village. The constituency is commonly known as a Botswana National Front (BNF) stronghold. Gaseitsewe is related to Bangwetse royal who formed the BNF. UDC...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 08 September 2014
Youth receive recognition
The award for best youth in innovation went to Thabiso Maretlwaneng while Mafia Soul clothing label scooped the best youth owned business award. Yarona FM was recognised for its promotion of youth issues thereby taking the best media house addressing...
Chippa Legodimo 08 September 2014
Dithubaruba weeeďż˝
He was calling out for the assembly of all the entertainers for a parade that he called “go thaa phiri” in the Sekwena culture. It was in the afternoon when the September spring sun was heating up and the Dithubaruba Cultural Festival...
Thalefang Charles
| 08 September 2014
Limkokwing honoures PHK, as over 900 graduate
Vice President of the Republic of Botswana, Ponatshego Kedikilwe was among the decorated lot as he was bestowed with the Honorary Doctorate of Leadership tobecome the third leader from Botswana to receive the decoration from this university...
Thalefang Charles 08 September 2014
SA lawyers sue Home Affairs
The lawyers said in a statement that Edwin Samotse, accused of a murder in Botswana, was deported to that country after fighting to prevent his extradition. The lawyers want the SA ministry to engage with the government of Botswana to ensure that...
Oarabile Mosikare 08 September 2014
Kgafela has not lost with costs
Kgafela indunas, who reside with him in South Africa where he fled amidst mounting troubles in Botswana, told Bakgatla that the Mafikeng court only told parties in the dispute that it is not the responsible authority to listen to their dispute. They...
Lerato Maleke 08 September 2014
Intruders break into Mmolotsi�s house
Mmolotsi becomes the latest opposition leader to have his house broken into following that of UDC president Duma Boko and Sedirwa Kgoroba in Gaborone. Mmolotsi confirmed the burglary to The Monitor on Friday saying he was home with his wife,...
Bonte Seepi 08 September 2014
Five people perish in a car accident at Molapo Crossing
Agreement Mabeo, station commander at Gaborone West Police Station says it was around 5am when the polo classic with five occupants rammed into the goods truck. While the police confirmed that all five perished on the spot, Mabeo could not confirm...
Sharon Mathala 08 September 2014
Investors pour in for Domkrag fundraiser
Domkgrag, as the ruling party is affectionately known among its followers sold 90 tables for the gala held at Boipuso Hall. It was an over subscription of 20 tables or P200,000. Initially the BDP had budgeted to sell 70 tables and...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 08 September 2014
Bakgatla glorify Khama
A respected Bakgatla chief and head of delegation which recently returned to meet with officials from Khama’s office waxed lyrical about the hospitality they were accorded there. He told Bakgatla it is only a matter of time before Khama is...
Lerato Maleke 08 September 2014
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