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In this week's paper

Correspondent 12 January 2015

West 'ignoring' Nigerian attacks

Ignatius Kaigama said the world had to show more determination to halt the group's advance in Nigeria. He said the international community had to show the same spirit and resolve it had done after the attacks in France. His warning came after 23...

Correspondent 12 January 2015

Of soccer players, trending hairdos

From time immemorial, hair has been a thing for women and footballers. And the underlying reason for twisting, singeing, colouring the strands is, without doubt, to stand out.Soccer techniques have evolved rapidly over the years and become fancier,...

Mqondisi Dube | 12 January 2015

Matlapeng pips barefoot Mosalagae

Matlapeng won the senior men category with a time of 40:40: 01 while the barefooted runner, Mosalagae clocked 40:41:01. Onneile Dintwe of Sports View won the senior women category followed by Matshidiso Tamane of Gaborone Runners Club. Otshegeditse...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 January 2015

ECCO thump TAFIC 10-0

“We need to strengthen each department because the whole team looked vulnerable for most part of the first half of the season. Bringing in around six players, maybe two in each department will help us improve our position in the league,”...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 January 2015

Under-23 raring to go

The finals will be hosted by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in December. The qualifiers begin in April with a first round date against East African opponents, Kenya. The young side’s preparations moved into top gear over the weekend...

Mqondisi Dube | 12 January 2015

Much-loved Hamptons jazz festival returns

This year the much-anticipated festival is likely to take place in March though the date has not been confirmed as yet. According to Hamptons Promoters Director, Debbie Smith, “Plans are underway for the event.  My team and I are going to...

Ulla Setswalo 12 January 2015

More contestants, small audience at My Star auditions

Show producer, owner and chief judge, Keabetswe ‘Master Dee’ Sesinyi, also expressed concern at the quality of contestants who turned up. “I would have wanted to see more youngsters attend these auditions because it would serve as...

Chippa Legodimo 12 January 2015

DJs thrill crowd at En�hotties

Dubbed ‘Thando Lwakho and Wenzwaba End of Tour Party’, the night started slow but as time went by, they started trickling in. The show, which was a ‘thank you’ event for supporters of last year’s tour around Botswana...

Ulla Setswalo 12 January 2015

Holiday hangover: how to survive the New Year

I’d have a little money left to pay for my taxi fares and airtime this month. Or maybe if I‘d put a little of my Christmas bonus away and labelled it ‘My January Emergency Fund’ I’d be in a less stressful place right...

Correspondent 12 January 2015

Rosy 2015 beckons for Phikwe

In 2014, government moved to wholly acquire BCL Mine, after successfully negotiating with previous co-shareholders Norilsk Nickel International for the outstanding six percent, under a mutual deal. Officials explained that the move was necessary to...

Onalenna Kelebeile 12 January 2015

New firm aims to �Save� consumers

The company, which was established six months ago, is set to change consumers’ lives for the better, according to its founders. “Before-You-Buy is here to make life simpler through provision of information on products that consumers use...

Ulla Setswalo 12 January 2015

BOCRA decries poor internet in hospitality sector

The regulator stated that it carried out investigations, which covered more than 60 facilities, on the availability and quality of Internet services in the hospitality industry in Botswana after receiving numerous complaints regarding the issue. The...

Pauline Dikuelo | 12 January 2015

Watchdog notes rising corporate bullying

Abuse of a dominant position occurs when a dominant firm in a market, or a dominant group of firms, engages in conduct that is intended to eliminate or discipline a competitor or to deter future entry by new competitors, with the result that...

Keikantse Lesemela 12 January 2015

Thinking about our foreign policy

We have gone all out to invite businesses to come and set up in Botswana and create jobs for Batswana.  Millions of Pula have been invested in this project.  We have even invested in programmes such as BEDIA and Brand Botswana with the...

Correspondent 12 January 2015

May 2015 Be A Prosperous Year For Us All

Miracles happen for those who believe, hope and are optimistic. While challenges remain, there seem to be glimpses of hope that 2015 could usher in some positives that Batswana can look forward to benefitting from with zeal. The year started...

Monitor Editor 12 January 2015

I have fought a good fight

Monitor Editor 12 January 2015

Indian man caught with stolen goods

The station Commander for Broadhurst, Superintendent Bonosi Molapisi said they arrested the man following a raid at his scrapyard at Broadhurst industrial and the police officers found the copper contained in bags.  “We have not yet...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 January 2015

Resilience pays for Sebada troupe

Sebada, a Bobonong ensemble walked away with the floating trophy and P22, 500 when they were crowned Sebirwa dance champions. They beat three others at the national finals held in Gaborone. Now relaxing in his home town of Bobonong Kolobe, 33, says...

Correspondent 12 January 2015

Mmolotsi made my political career � Majere

He never even considered a career as a politician but all that changed after a chance interaction with Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Francistown South Member of Parliament Wynter Mmolotsi. Majere remembers his interaction with Mmolotsi with...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 January 2015

Blackbeard�s 14 year London mission ends

Blackbeard has held the post for 14 years now, raising questions as to why he has been accorded such special treatment when the norm is to deploy ambassadors to other missions after a period not exceeding five years. Blackbeard moved to London in...

Staff Writer 12 January 2015

BCP chickens out of by-elections

The BCP will contest only in Moshupa West ward. On Friday following the Minister’s proclamation of the re-run in the three wards, nominations were received for Ngware, Goodhope and Moshupa West. During the October 24, 2014 General Elections...

Oarabile Mosikare 12 January 2015

Makgalemele recovering after collapse

He apparently collapsed upon recieving the news of former vice president Mompati Merafhe passing away on Wednesday. Speaking to Mmegi yesterday over the phone, Makgalemela confirmed he was admitted to hospital.  He said that his condition was...

Mpho Maswikila 12 January 2015

Festive road fatalities down

Police spokesperson Christopher Mbulawa said at least 37 people died in separate road accidents that occurred countrywide during the festive season between December 19, 2014 and January 2015. “Preliminary Botswana Police Service reports...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 January 2015

15-year-old molests other boys

The boy who resides at Monarch appeared in court accompanied by a social worker. He allegedly committed the offences between October 2012 and March 2013 in Francistown along the Tati River. Prosecutor Gasemotho Pitlagano from the Directorate of...

Lebogang Mosikare | 12 January 2015

Masilo to appeal �hate� sentence

Ngakaagae, speaking immediately on Friday after Masilo was slapped with a 13-year prison sentence for robbery and indecent assault, said an appeal was in the cards. He said they have had little faith in the trial magistrate since the beginning of...

Mpho Mokwape | 12 January 2015

Pregnant murder accused bailed

The heavily pregnant Matshidiso Sesike, whose medical scan showed she was due the day after her court appearance, was on Friday granted bail so she can go give birth outside prison.  When giving bail, Oahile-Mokibe said she was giving her bail...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 12 January 2015