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In this week paper

Keletso Thobega 26 January 2015

Of anointing water, self-righteous Christians and the alleged �witch� that is Thabo Masilo�s mother�

The picture attracted a barrage of comments from readers on social networks, ranging from insults to sympathy. Some people criticized her for using the anointing water in public. We aren’t sure what purpose that water served. Perhaps it’s...

Keletso Thobega 26 January 2015

Rampant BDF IX Maul Police

Actually the match was stopped before time at bottom five when mercy rule was applied to save Police IX. Jurry Manaka opened the flood gates for BDF IX when he registered the first inning.  This saw BDF IX scoring four runs and it became clear...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 26 January 2015

Tempers Flare At BOKA Meeting

At the end, it was resolved that the committee be dissolved and replaced with an interim leadership. A delegate, Sam Dire accused the committee of turning the association into a ‘cash loan’ as members borrowed themselves money. He said...

Calistus Kolantsho | 26 January 2015

Galaxy Silence Fighters

Goareng’s strike in the 80th minute took a deflection off Fighters goalkeeper, Botlhe Moralo. The win sees Galaxy extend their lead at the top as they now have 24points. Galaxy’s first attempt at goal came in the eighth minute but...

Calistus Kolantsho | 26 January 2015

TAFIC, Kazungula In Stalemate

However TAFIC coach Atshele Molapi will draw some positives from the way the team played. For the first time in as many matches the hosts showed varlour and creativity. Upfront debutant striker Allen Dewere showed hunger and predatory instincts...

Chakalisa Dube | 26 January 2015

Chiefs keep up Pressure

Chiefs had to withstand swelling waves of attacks to cling on to a precious victory, which keeps them three points off the pace. Veteran striker, Onalethata ‘OT’ Tshekiso’s brace was enough to earn Mike Sithole’s charges all...

Mqondisi Dube | 26 January 2015

No Fireworks, Little Sparks Of Excitement At My Star

Contestants in the popular television show have a reputation of faltering when least expected.  If early signs are anything to go by, both the studio and the home audience should expect some thrilling moments in weeks to come. Among the...

Chippa Legodimo 26 January 2015

Motswafere ditches his feminine look

“It is demeaning to be called a diva, but at that time it was appropriate because of the dance moves and attitude I had. Extreme feminism does not appeal to me any more that part of my life is slowly hitting the breaks,” said the musician...

Dumisani Ncube 26 January 2015

Fondo Fire, Scar fire up the crowd at the Hot Pants Party

Mixing his own composition from his album and other artist ‘s work the slim DJ quickly stamped his authority as he took the crowd on an exciting 45 minutes musical journey that solicited claps and cheers. As if that was not enough rapper Scar...

Chippa Legodimo 26 January 2015

ABC delists from BSE

In a statement the company said that as of January 26, 2015, ABC Holdings Limited Shareholders would no longer be able to trade their shares on the BSE. The final settlement date is January 29, 2015. The delisting follows the takeover by the pan...

Pauline Dikuelo 26 January 2015

Welcome Blue Train

We hope this is not just a market survey by the Botswana Railways to find out the true cost of the trains, but a display of a serious intention to return the passenger train that was stopped in 2009. According to the adverts, Botswana Railways is...

Monitor Editor 26 January 2015

Syntek Xtreme Fuel Treatment - Where Is The Evidence That It Works?

One says: “Extreme Fuel Treatment is here. No more spending in Fuel. Save your money and place an order with [XXX]. You can also join to become a distributor and start making lots of money.” Another says simply that: “our product...

Consumer Watchdog 26 January 2015

Symphony Health Launches Pregnancy Medical Benefit

Launching the product on Thursday, Symphony Health Medical Aid Chief Executive Rose Tatedi said they are looking at the pregnancy cover from a different perspective as they provide a cover of up to P350,000 for expecting mothers and the...

Keikantse Lesemela 26 January 2015

Choppies to enter Tanzania

Site identification is ongoing in the country and operations should commence in the second half of the current financial year. Choppies was established nearly 15 years ago and since then has grown from two locations to more than 120 outlets in...

Keikantse Lesemela 26 January 2015

Mascom invest P20m in Kitsong Centres

The 10 brought to 81 the total number of centres operating in 81 villages across Botswana. In his keynote address, the Minister of Transport and Communications Tshenolo Mabeo said “one very important and interesting aspect about this project...

Pauline Dikuelo | 26 January 2015

Nature Has A Great Sense Of Humour...

My first reaction; I felt hot and within seconds I then started felling cold. My motherly instincts took over I immediately put myself in this mother’s shoes.  Not surprisingly, the report goes on to state that the couple were stunned...

Tumie Modise 26 January 2015

No Moono On Social Media

Speaking during the launch of council candidate for Moshupa West Olebogeng Sethibe last Saturday, Rammidi said the issue of opposition cooperation with Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) would be discussed at the right forum which is the party...

Oarabile Mosikare 26 January 2015

UDC wants Goodhope

The BDP and Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will be battling it out at the weekend in the election re-run following a tie during the General Elections. Speaking at the well attended launch over the weekend at the  bus rank, the area MP...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 26 January 2015

Domkgrag drum up for votes in Goodhope

Molao knelt down before the crowd that attended the rally asking forgiveness on behalf of his Party. “Re a le kopa Barolong re itshwareleng ha ele gore re le hoseditse. Thupa e le re biditseng ka yone e botlhoko thata. Re kopa gore re boe re...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 26 January 2015

The Telecomms Corporation � No One Responsible and No One to Blame

The last rainless week began, for me, with a fortunately rare visit to Bokamoso Hospital. The only people who go to hospitals by choice are those who are visiting friends and relatives who are patients.  The rest of us go when we have no choice...

Sandy Grant 26 January 2015

Four perish in road collision

He said the accident involved a Toyota Allex and Nissan UD truck that collided along the A3 road (Francistown/Nata) at around 6am. Kesupile said that the Toyota Allex had four people, two females and two males whilst the truck had only one person....

Pini Bothoko | 26 January 2015

COA reserves Khama, BOFEPUSU judgement

This case emanated from Justice Michael Leburu’s ruling that last year’s four percent wage hike by government would not stop the federation from bargaining for a higher increase or seek redress through a normal court process, rather than...

Baboki Kayawe 26 January 2015

Motswana jets off to help in Sierra Leone Ebola outbreak

Prior to his departure, Mbulawa – a professional nurse based in the Western Cape – trained for weeks under the tutelage of the United Nations and a South African NGO, Right to Care. The team, comprising one medical doctor and about 10...

Mbongeni Mguni | 26 January 2015

Unionists rights judgement next month

The rights included the secondment of employees to union offices. Moroka declared government’s termination unlawful and set it aside saying there had been a clear violation of the principle of audi alteram partem or ‘hearing the other...

Oarabile Mosikare 26 January 2015

JC Results Improve But�

The slight increase is unnoticeable beause due to the fact that there has been an increase in the number of candidates as compared to the previous year. According to the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC), a total of 40, 559 candidates wrote the...

Mpho Mokwape | 26 January 2015

Sentencing today for �dog style� rapist

Ananias was convicted for raping the complainant at some thickets at the Francistown Golf Course adjacent to Area A on September 1, 2012. Passing judgment Basupi said the victim was raped while returning from Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) where she...

Lebogang Mosikare | 26 January 2015

Visitor exposes Marina as death-trap

The visitor, Gontle Kwelo would later chronicle his  shocking discovery on his Facebook page which soon  went viral as close to 400 people had shared his Facebook post, which also attracted close to 300 likes by the weekend. In a rare...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 26 January 2015

Motorist drags smash and grab thief

 The thief was found by paramedics badly injured from his criminal attempt, as scores of onlookers enjoyed the spectacle.

Lebogang Mosikare 26 January 2015

It Takes Two To Tango � Tshireletso

She said that it takes two to tango and that she blames men for buying sex because for every prostitute at work there is a ‘John’ that is paying for sex. Her call for regulation of brothels and legalisation of prostitution, earned her...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 26 January 2015

Rollers Bounce Back With Gunners Rout

Goals from captain, Sekhana Koko, Segolame Boy, Jerome Ramatlhakwana and Gofaone Tiro were enough to condemn Gunners to defeat. The Lobatse side replied through Mosimanegape Ntwaetsile and Thabiso Mabachi. Although they trailed to two quick goals,...

Teichler Rankoa 26 January 2015

Gabs get your taste buds ready

Nakasaki 42 and Liquor Boss will be bringing the first ever food festival, which will feature over 60 countries from across the globe. More than 15,000 people are expected to throng the festival.  Already Facebook is abuzz with the event, and...

Ulla Setswalo 26 January 2015

BURS loses P1m to cigarette smuggling

In a recently released 2013 annual report, BURS decried that smuggling and non-declaration of goods has resulted in lost revenue, estimated at P947,916 from duties and taxes charged on cigarettes in the year. In the period, BURS seized 167 master...

Pauline Dikuelo | 26 January 2015