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Calistus Kolantsho 10 November 2014
Drillers keen to revive basketball cpurts project
The Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) project remains unfinished four years after it stalled because of shoddy work by the contractor. The matter was discussed at the BBA Annual General Meeting in Gaborone on Saturday with Drillers expressing...
Thato Kala 10 November 2014
India Upsets Botswana In T20 Cricket
India registered quick runs in the last over to carry the match by two wickets. India won the toss and elected to field. Botswana started badly when opening batsman, Saad Mohyuddin and Karabo Motlhanka failed to create a solid first wicket...
Dumisani Ncube 10 November 2014
System error or human error?
As far as I can remember, similar calls were routinely made after each of the last few elections and the arguments were much the same as those being made today. Thus, were the recent election figures re-tabulated according to percentage votes gained,...
Sandy Grant 10 November 2014
So long Sam, Laona
The likes of Parks Tafa, Collet Moji and Igobe Pie will remember this line with great nostalgia. Flashes of Collet Moji, a light complexioned beautiful teenage girl from Tlokweng dominates my mind as she limped across the stage having exploited the...
Dumi Mmualefe 10 November 2014
Pleading for presidential favour for Dumelang Saleshando
Botswana is acknowledged for an uninterrupted record of multi- party democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law. Since Independence, we never experienced hard times like those we see in Asian Countries or even those from next door...
Dumi Mmualefe 10 November 2014
Lying is an Art
But what is a lie? Experts (if they are not lying themselves) posit that lying is some form of art and that just like the oldest profession of prostitution, my quick recollection of the bible tells me that even God was not spared of lies many...
Tumie Modise 10 November 2014
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Tumie Modise 10 November 2014
Say good bye to the stranger in you
There are two mirrors that are important in this life. The first mirror is the one made of glass; the one that you silently consult when you put on your favorite outfit and want to convince yourself that you are immaculate. The second mirror is the...
George Chingarande 10 November 2014
Kgotle sinks Kazungula
The lanky striker used his long legs to negotiate his way past a bunch of ball watching Kazungula defenders before squeezing a lame shot between opposition goalkeeper, Moemedi Sekaname and the upright. Before the goal, both sides had been cautious...
Chakalisa Dube
| 10 November 2014
Prisons XI Overcome Fighters
The game started with the Warders showing an early intention to walk away with maximum points. In the 12th minute, Fighters’ goalkeeper Bothe Moralo failed to deal with Boka Oagile’s free-kick but unfortunately, Prisons players failed to...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 10 November 2014
Matebele advance to top 8 semis
Matebele qualified through an away goal rule, having scored two goals away in the first leg. The two sides drew 2-2 in the first leg. Of all the other matches of the second leg, BDF XI versus Police XI was expected to be thrilling because of the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 10 November 2014
GU Thrash Satmos Again
It was GU’s third victory against Satmos in nine days. It took only six minutes for GU to find the back of the net through speedy winger, Madla Mgadla with a beautiful header from Edwin Olerile’s corner kick. Few moments later, GU...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 10 November 2014
Mascom Live Sessions Sizzles with Mi Casa
The 24th installment of the Mascom Live Sessions, was headlined by the group, with local rapper Game ‘Zeus’ Bantsi and DJ Kuchi as support acts. The racially diverse audience comprised of both the young and old who had the time of their...
Sharon Mathala 10 November 2014
Bubbly Jazelle back at Gabz FM
Although she took a break from radio, Jazelle still rocks on radio. Recently she made a come back when Reginald Richardson went on a debates project around the country. She was asked to hold the fort for him on his morning show called...
Ulla Setswalo 10 November 2014
Solly and western steal the folklore night
Their solo performances proved that the four-string guitar remains one of the most popular indigenous instruments. It’s even appreciated by the younger generation. The crowd cheered and clapped as they marveled at the brilliance demonstrated...
Chippa Legodimo 10 November 2014
First Ghaghoo Diamonds Sales In February
According to Gem Diamonds, which holds a 25-year mining licence at Ghaghoo, the mine had produced 4,028 carats by the end of September. It is estimated that Ghaghoo, which was opened in September, has a total carat resource of 20.5 million carats at...
Isaac Pinielo 10 November 2014
Debt counselling and financial wellness education
There are few of us who can claim such a position into today’s world. There are two things that all of us can do however, to start to achieve this stress free lifestyle. They are debt counselling - to get out of debt, and learning...
Lechedzani Pitso 10 November 2014
Bopeu Pulls Plug On P1.2m Investment In Unigem
UNIGEM has issued a press statement to announce that BOPEU has decided to disinvest from the company with immediate effect. “This leaves the company with four shareholders; namely Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU),...
Lekopanye Mooketsi 10 November 2014
Young entrepreneur gets platform to network
This new networking initiative was started in 2012 by Selebogo Molefe, popularly known as Dr Lifesgud and another co-founder Phakiso Tsotesi in South Africa and has since grown with countries like Botswana, Kenya, and Israel following suit. Following...
Ulla Setswalo 10 November 2014
BNYC targets to create 500 tele-centre jobs
The strategy provides the council with an opportunity to build its competencies in the administration of the government youth grants to youth civil society organisations. Addressing the media on Friday, BNYC Chairperson, Louis Sibanda said this will...
Keikantse Lesemela 10 November 2014
Global Expo Here Again
Held under the theme, “ Enhancing the business landscape through foreign direct investments and exports, the Expo aims to attract investments in Botswana, promote exports and create a platform for joint venture partnership between local and...
Keikantse Lesemela 10 November 2014
Barclays on fraud awareness
The road shows aim to engage stakeholders on pertinent issues of fraud and how they can individually and collectively prevent it from affecting them. According to a statement from the bank, fraud continues to be one of the most topical issues...
Keikantse Lesemela 10 November 2014
Time For Parliament To Shine
While the Constitution gives the President full powers to nominate the Vice President alone, the balance is that in a well functioning democracy parliament, which does not have the luxury to nominate the Vice President, can exercise its unfettered...
Monitor Editor 10 November 2014
How can a novice teacher turned around hopeless results
It was early in the eighties, when a very unexpected thing happened. The Maunatala community decided that adjacent to the footsteps of the Tswapong Hills, a Community Junior Secondary school should be constructed and named Maunatlala Community Junior...
Correspondent 10 November 2014
Tour Guides Need To Be Rewarded
Black is co-hosted by the institution and Birdlife Botswana for a scholarly visit. Black stated that tour guides play a very crucial role in the tourism industry as they contribute significantly to how much tourists enjoy their experience. She...
Mpho Tlale 10 November 2014
BDP campaign manager fails to vote
His Party performed poorly with 46% of popular vote, but a quick audit has shown the party that some of their members have not voted, including their national campaign manager.
Koketso Kgoboge 10 November 2014
MISA Botswana Recognises Journalists Despite Its Financial Constraints
Speaking at the organisation’s annual national media awards on Friday, Maphanyane said it has not been easy for the organisation to sustain itself over the years, as it had to compete with other initiatives especially those from government, for...
Mpho Mokwape
| 10 November 2014
Im not gunning for VP-Olopeng
“ I am not running for the VP, and I have not been approached to be the Vice President. I am not involved in the lobbying for or against anyone either, I’m not a factional person, I have never been, “ said Olopeng after a...
Correspondent 10 November 2014
Laona Segaetsho sent off with flair
Segaetsho, who perished in a boat accident at Lake Ngami with two others while on duty, leaves behind a pregnant spouse who also lost her mother hardly a month ago. The media fraternity, politicians, BOMU chairperson Phempheretlhe Pheto...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 10 November 2014
Police single out five in Goodhope mayhem
“Our preliminary investigations have identified five students and we are further questioning them to see the extent of their involvement in the disturbances at the school,” Dintwe said. He said more students were coming forward to be...
Mpho Mokwape
| 10 November 2014
Palapye Volunteers Complain About Poor Police Service
At a meeting held in the Palapye main Kgotla on Thursday, volunteers complained of the poor response from police officers since they relocated to the newly opened station. They said holding suspects on the scene of crime for long periods often leads...
Correspondent 10 November 2014
Fight Over Girlfriend Leaves Student Hospitalised
The two were apparently fighting over a girl. An insider at the school has revealed that the student is likely to miss out on a few of the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations, which end on November 17. The...
Pini Bothoko
| 10 November 2014
"Don't Interfere With Parliament"- High Court
The Attorney General, an ex-officio member of cabinet , with the help of the ruling Party, the Botswana Democratic Party, dragged parliament to court to force it to conduct the election of the vice president, the speaker and deputy ...
Correspondent 10 November 2014
Judgement in Sebina monster case set for Friday
The judgment is expected to bring closure to the families of those affected by the gruesome murders and arson cases that gripped the village last year. A source within the police told Mmegi that if Ncube was not found guilty in the two arson cases,...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 10 November 2014
BOMU awards nomination unveiled
Rewind to last year, the unveiling had many artists turning up, giving the event the celebrity status it deserved. Fast track to Thursday: The turn up was pathetic and many artists who were announced as the nominees were not there. The event...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 10 November 2014
Judge Denies UDC, BCP, Full Costs
When deciding on costs of the case, Judge Leburu felt the matter was so light even a small team would still have buried the Domkgrag and Attorney General lawyers. So convinced about the matter was the judge and his panel of two other...
Correspondent 10 November 2014
TB Joshua�s church defective
The auditorium is where thousands of worshippers from as far away places as Botswana, gather to hear the man of God, and get their much sought after miracle water and oils. However in the aftermath of the collapse of prophet TB Joshua’s double...
Correspondent 10 November 2014
BDP halts parley business again
On Friday, Justices Michael Leburu, Lakhvinder Singh Walia and Tebogo Tau dismissed with costs an application in which the Attorney General sought to abolish the voting of the speaker, deputy speaker and endorsement of the vice president...
Correspondent 10 November 2014
Landboard Finally Removes Gigantic Illegal Fence
The removal of the illegal fence comes after the Land Board won its case in June this year following an urgent application for contempt of court. They accused the church and the Matlapeng family – which claims rights over the land – of...
Mpho Mokwape
| 10 November 2014
Ligthning robs Makoro small stock farmer
According to the victim, Ookeditse Onamile, 68, the incident took place at around 1700 hours on Monday. He further said that there was a total of 24 goats in the kraal when the incident took place. When narrating the sad story to the Monitor...
Koketso Kgoboge 10 November 2014
Bureau de Change Licence Revoked
Accordingly, the public is advised not to transact foreign exchange business with any person purporting to trade in the name of Premier Bureau de Change, the bank said in a statement. In the press release, Bank of Botswana head of communications,...
Koketso Kgoboge 10 November 2014
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