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Lechedzani Pitso 15 September 2014
Youth leagues & youth voter apathy: The clearly unclear relationship
This is unfortunate for the referendum had important implications for Botswana’s democratic system in general and the electoral system in particular. The issue of principal concern was that the electoral system should widen political...
Correspondent 15 September 2014
Plane crashes at Maun airport
It seems that the instructing pilot, a young South African, attempted to simulate engine failure after take off, but ended up demonstrating a proper crash to his student. The crew were lucky to escape with minor injuries. Sources in Maun are...
Correspondent 15 September 2014
Giving his life to the community
It also helps them acquire new learning skills as well as practical work experience. One such person who has over the years demonstrated the spirit of volunteerism is none other than a Bobonong resident, Rebaone Monthe, 30, who is approaching...
Correspondent 15 September 2014
Still no winner in burger challenge
Men and women have tried their luck at downing the 1kg burger, served with fries and a side salad, but none have managed to beat the time set to finish it. Despite the no win situation, the interest is still high from those who want to see if they...
Mpho Tlale 15 September 2014
Moshupa celebrate Dikgafela in style
This was the scene at the Moshupa Kgotla as the Bakgatla tribe celebrated Dikgafela in style. Members of the tribe came out in large numbers and were a combination of both young and old people. At the start of the event, old men were spotted carrying...
Mpho Tlale 15 September 2014
Nijel and Sasa seen out on a date
The rumour mill has been abuzz that Sasa Klaas has found love in Amos’ arms. The two were recently spotted canoodling whilst waiting for an order at Wimpy Western By-pass. They could not keep their hands off each other, as they indulged in a...
Sharon Mathala 15 September 2014
Ebola: Botswana maintains stance on travel ban
Seakgosing was speaking at a media briefing on the Second Extra Ordinary meeting of SADC Ministers of Health on Ebola Virus that was held in Zimbabwe on September 4 and 5, 2014. He said that Botswana will not lift the ban on travel by citizens...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 15 September 2014
Alarming road carnage in Gaborone West
According to police statistics, 15 people have died in 11 road fatalities in Gaborone West this year. This exceeds last year’s number, where nine people perished along the same roads. Earlier this year, a couple passed away on the spot when...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 15 September 2014
Botswana: the face of terror in Africa
That is in the past. Wake up to a new crooked Botswana that makes the rest of Africa look like Europe with their comparatively cleaner face. Lately Batswana have been showing the world a newly found adventurous side of break-ins and stealing,...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 15 September 2014
Battle for adopted Kirsty continues
Biological mother Annah Kopo has accused Deborah Jan Kirsten-Mey, a South African, who gained custody of six-year-old Kirsty, of tricking her into giving up her daughter. While Kopo claimed ignorance for signing away her child, Kirsten-Mey insisted...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 15 September 2014
Masire moves out of State House
However, Sir Ketumile’s private secretary Charles Masilo told The Monitor the allegations are without basis. “What I know is that we are busy planning on renovating State House No 3, because it is a very old building. We are not aware of...
Thalefang Charles 15 September 2014
Khama�s youthful image
Two weeks ago, when he debuted on Facebook, a 2008 photo-shopped picture of the image conscious President was used. The profile picture was of him at the age of 55. The picture was expertly photo-shopped and airbrushed on the chin to remove dark...
Thalefang Charles
| 15 September 2014
DIS implicated in BCP candidate attack
Motlaleng was kidnapped from his house in the wee hours and transported to some location where he was tortured and beaten. The kidnappers were allegedly armed. He has been admitted at Princess Marina hospital, where he is receiving medical...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 15 September 2014
Doreen Nteta and the Botswana society
Instead it fell to me to say a few words, and they had to be so few that I was unable to do justice to her years of involvement with the Society. There is a strange ritual which is routinely played out at funerals whereby the MC exhorts the speakers...
Sandy Grant 15 September 2014
Marriage 101 For Men
But one thing is crystal clear; if ever there was a group of people on this earth with a difficult existence, then its married men. World wide divorce statistics can attest to this. Curiously, this serious matter is often left to just a handful...
Tumie Modise 15 September 2014
Arise oh women and men of God!
This is always an exciting day in the life of Batswana. It is a day we always look forward to, a day most of us do not even sleep; a day we all become friends of the radio and television as we await results from every constituency with bated...
Dumi Mmualefe 15 September 2014
Desist from the habit of not thinking
In one seminal experiment in psychology four monkeys were placed in a roomy cage that had a tall pole in the centre. Suspended from the top of that pole was a bunch of bananas. To monkeys bananas are an irresistible delicacy. The monkeys...
George Chingarande 15 September 2014
The humble piggy-bank
At the time my massive weekly allowance amounted to P3.00! I was seven years old. I had planned my spending of my P3,00 each week to get the maximum amount of sweets I could. My shopping list was as follows: One box of chocolates (called...
Lechedzani Pitso 15 September 2014
Yuppie chief comes to Botswana
In a statement, the company said that Batswana customers can now gain an online shopping experience by browsing the latest goodies from the comfort of their home, downloading free tested recipes or signing up for a module in the Yuppiechef ...
Lechedzani Pitso 15 September 2014
Barclays warns clients
In a statement, the bank said that it takes all necessary steps to protect customers against fraud as it has a card monitoring system, which enables them to detect suspicious transactions. In the event of such, Barclays says that customers are called...
Lechedzani Pitso 15 September 2014
Colombian cycling team risk camel toe in flesh-coloured spandex
Nobody seemed to notice the huge fashion faux-pas of the new women's kit until the blunder was laid out bare for all to see. As the six athletes took to the stage in their red and yellow team colours, all eyes were drawn to the unusual nude-coloured...
Correspondent 15 September 2014
It �pays to invest in human capital
Highlighting the importance, developed and developing countries all over the world are now putting more emphasis on human capital development to accelerate economic growth by devoting necessary time and efforts. It is for this reason that Botswana,...
Correspondent 15 September 2014
Entrepreneur opens unique boutique hotel
Kondwane Boutique Hotel opened its doors to customers last month. However, there is still going to be an official opening, according to the proprietors. Kelebogile Ninika Callender, who hails from Tonota village, 45 kilometres south of Francistown...
Bonte Seepi 15 September 2014
Dikgafela Draws Wide Audience
The traditional event is hosted by residents who put on the festival to appease badimo for their harvest, which this year will be on Saturday. Under the theme ‘Moila Dikgafela, Polotso Letsema Ke Seikokotelo Sa Basiko’, elderly women at...
Sharon Mathala 15 September 2014
Mmakgodumo festival showcases Ngwaketse culture
Their Paramount Chief Malope II was amongst the dignitaries who graced the event. Arriving at the celebrations riding on a donkey cart that was draped with the Botswana flag, his unique entrance grabbed everyone’s attention from the...
Sharon Mathala 15 September 2014
Special Olympics For Lobatse
According to the Botswana National Special Olympics national director, Ross Tebele all the regions in Botswana are represented and was happy to see how the regions coordinators have prepared the athletes for these games, which he is so optimistic...
Teichler Rankoa 15 September 2014
Santos, Prisons in a stalemate
Santos , who came to the game with a mission to redeem themselves after their first First Division league game loss against Mogoditshane Fighters a fortnight ago started attacking their opponents from the word go. The game started at a high...
Teichler Rankoa 15 September 2014
Ramotswa U/13 cricket schools� tournament starts today
Botswana Cricket Association’ CEO Girish Ramakrishna says the tournament involves eight schools namely- Ketshwerebothata, Mojadife, Magopane Hill, Seboko, Baratani, St Bernard, Otse and St Conrads primary schools Ramakrishna says this is...
Teichler Rankoa 15 September 2014
Patlakwe Is The New BoBA President
Patlakwe garnered 13 votes, while Moroka only managed to get six votes. In his speech, Patlakwe said the starting point would be to place the interests of the boxers at heart. “We also need to improve the quality of our tournaments,” he...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 15 September 2014
Madinda: I�m Not Here To Compete With Other Coaches
Rollers won the game 1-0 courtesy of a Jerome Louis early strike. But the Zimbabwean coach was still not amused because of comparisons drawn before the match. “I am not competing with any coach; I am competing to win a league competition. The...
Thato Kala 15 September 2014
GNT Officials Bay For Referee�s Blood
GNT head coach Edward Leposo and his technical bench accused referee (whose names could not be ascertained until press time) of costing their side victory following a 2-2 draw against cross town rivals in Amakhosi FC. The annoyed GNT family insisted...
Shingirai Madondo 15 September 2014
Rollers end Chiefs unbeaten run
Chiefs had maintained a 100 percent record in their first four games, but, just like last season, Rollers put an end to that winning streak with a narrow 1-0 win in front of a decent crowd. The defending champions, Rollers extended their 32-match...
Thato Kala 15 September 2014
Gunners Clobber Notwane
Both sides went into the game desperate for victory since they have been struggling since the season started. Gunners however had registered a victory in the previous game against Letlapeng. Notwane on the other hand last tasted victory in their...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 15 September 2014
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