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In this week's paper

Brian Benza 09 February 2015

Nigeria election: Minister 'confident' poll will happen

Abbo Moro said he had been advised by the military that enough troops would be available in six weeks' time to secure the presidential ballot. Officials say they delayed the vote to 28 March because troops needed for security are fighting the...

Correspondent 09 February 2015

Mugabe fall: 27 guards suspended

Sources said up to 27 members of the presidential security and advance team who seemed immobilised as Mugabe tripped and tumbled after addressing hundreds of Zanu PF supporters who had been bussed to welcome him on his return from the African Union...

Correspondent 09 February 2015

All systems go for beMOBILE Francistown marathon

BeMobile communications manager Tiro Kganela says routes have been confirmed, taking into account aspects such as road points closures, positioning of refreshment stations and supporter zone accessibility. Through the event, Kganela says beMOBILE...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 09 February 2015

Police IX clobber Panthers

The game marked the end of the 2014/15 Southern Zone league games.Police IX started to tear apart their opponents in the first inning as they scored four runs.  Panthers failed to respond.  It was only in the second inning when Tiro Mazugwa...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 09 February 2015

Bantsi retains position at BAA

Bantsi warded off challenge from Paphane Botlhale and the former athletics coach, Adam Letham.  He received 27 votes, while Botlhale was voted by nine. Letham received only seven votes. Almost the entire executive committee was retained except...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 09 February 2015

Jwaneng Galaxy maintain good run

Kenanao Kgetholetsile netted the only goal of the match from a spot kick after Olebogeng Malebye was fouled in the in the box. The goal came five minutes before the halftime break. The visitors showed their intention to grab maximum  points...

Calistus Kolantsho | 09 February 2015

Miss Millenium promises a twist with a Valentine�s day theme

Zenzele Hirschfeld of Zen Promotions revealed that this year, the pageant would be different since they plan to introduce a vibrant and interesting theme for Valentine’s Day as well. “We want to add some pizzazz to the event.  The...

Ulla Setswalo 09 February 2015

Seabelo�s express to host fund raising festival

Seabelo‘s Express marketing manager, Tebogo Segaetsho, told Showtime that the event is meant to raise funds for disabled people. “I urge people to attend this event because by attending this event, they will definitely make a difference,...

Amanda Dichabe 09 February 2015

Juice tasting for the Healthy generation

The juices and smoothies were made from different fruits and vegetables such as pineapples, lemons, oranges, carrots, spinach, ginger and avocados.   The drinks have been given names such as Sesame Street, Sweet Greens, Mint Melody and...

Dumisani Ncube 09 February 2015

La Timmy steals the show at Trekkers

He was ushered on stage in style by Flava Dome presenter, Leungo, whose suggestive dance moves set, the tone for the night.   Emerging backstage clad in simple grey pants and a matching t- shirt the Vuke Vuke hit maker continued the raunchy...

Chippa Legodimo 09 February 2015

Police response to intrusive crime must improve

The police presence in dangerous spots such as the Old Naledi stops, the BURS neighbourhood, and other notorious spots, has not gone unnoticed. The public believe that such presence w would go a long way in deterring violent crime around the...

Monitor Editor 09 February 2015

For he is a jolly good fellow!

Chippa Legodimo 09 February 2015

Bonela And Sisonke Association Of Botswana Responds To The Monitor Article - �It Takes Two To Tango�

In the article, it is reported that Honourable Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development; Botlogile Tshireletso spoke about  dangers faced by  sex workers  in their line of work. She is reported to...

Correspondent 09 February 2015

KBL to unveil kick start beneficiaries

Kickstart is a youth entrepreneurial programme aimed at supporting youth that want to either start-up or expand their businesses.  It is executed in such a way that it covers related elements of budget setting, panel reviews, training and...

Isaac Pinielo 09 February 2015

Of the stolen half a billion pula � absurd!

I read with interest a front page story in the Mmegi about a half a billion Pula that disappeared into Government officials’ pockets. Amazing. Interestingly, the story is from a certain docket that is supposedly in court, according to the...

Correspondent 09 February 2015

Scams and Ponzi schemes � beware!

What is a Ponzi scheme? “A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment operation that pays returns to its investors from their own money or the money paid by subsequent investors, rather than from profit earned by the individual or organisation...

Correspondent 09 February 2015

Parliament swimmer speaks

His name is David Petagano Samolao (30). We met on the corner of Independence Avenue and Kaunda Road in Gaborone central. I recognised him from the Facebook pictures so I slowed down the car, rolled down the window and said,“Eita”. He...

Thalefang Charles | 09 February 2015

Plans underway to change use of F/town school premises

On Friday, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Francistown West Ignatius Moswaane tabled a motion before Parliament seeking government to turn the old school into a vocational and technical centre. Supported by most MPs, the motion was amended by...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 February 2015

Bus operators fail to change flagging law

The operators, Mokoka Transport and Plant Hire, JNG Express and Thiphe Holdings, wanted the Court of Appeal to declare the Motor Vehicle Flagging Regulations unconstitutional. The regulations were introduced into the Road Traffic Act in 2010 by the...

Staff Writer 09 February 2015

Boatile retains BDP youth chair

The fresh-faced Boatile made history by becoming the first youth wing leader to retain his position. Boatile defeated business man Thabo Autlwetse and Mpho Setuke who was considered a dark horse at the elections. Boatile managed 212 votes while his...

Chakalisa Dube | 09 February 2015

Union secondment case goes back to High Court

The Court of Appeal remitted the case because the judge who heard it and granted the unions’ wish to interdict Government from recalling the officers did not determine the dispute that was brought before him. The court also set aside the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 February 2015

Magang delivers another classic

Written with the same depth and linguistic sophistication of his 2008 autobiographical sketch, The Magic of Perseverance, Delusions of Grandeur not only highlights the ills of our economy, but also offers viable remedial measures. Since the book...

Staff Writer 09 February 2015

Court slashes P1,2m claim

Speaking to The Monitor after the judgement on Friday, Tumisang Dow said the amount was so shockingly low, especially in today’s economy where prices for everything have skyrocketed. Dow said even though he fully agreed with the judges on...

Mpho Mokwape | 09 February 2015

Police call off alleged abduction search

Gaborone West station commander, Agreement Mapeu, said that they have engaged in the search for a possible kidnapping victim but have not been able to establish any leads that might prove the abduction actually occurred. He said they have now given...

Baboki Kayawe 09 February 2015

Murder Convict Ntwaagae Freed

On releasing Ntwaagae on Thursday, Justice Monametsi Gaongalelwe said that the state had failed to successfully discredit the defence’ argument that the former waitress at O’Hagans in Gaborone, killed her boyfriend, Pule Letota in...

Mpho Mokwape | 09 February 2015

Magang delivers another classic

The book, titled Delusions of Grandeur, is a constructive critique on the contemporary economic condition of Botswana. Written with the same depth and linguistic sophistication of his 2008 autobiographical sketch, The Magic of Perseverance, Delusions...

Chakalisa Dube 09 February 2015

Dad flees from Elephants, abandons children

Struck with the fear and fright, the dad, who was escorting the children from a nearby arable farm (masimo) to where they attend school, ran away to safety, leaving his children behind when he saw the herd, that was probably minding its own business,...

Mpho Maswikila 09 February 2015

Heroic cop rests

Matsapa who was based at Sejelo police in Kanye,  was brutally shot by armed robbers  who were stealing cash at a cash-loan spar in Kanye nearly two weeks ago. He died at Bokamoso hospital late last week from injuries sustained during the...

Chakalisa Dube | 09 February 2015

Biologist pilots fish farming project

Speaking to Business Monitor, Nermark said that he has been doing fish farming since 1980 in his home country, Sweden. “This industry can be one of the fastest growing sectors in Botswana,” says the farmer. Nermark is doing an applied...

Ulla Setswalo 09 February 2015

Motswrapoetry celebrates young talent

From a young man who ricited a complementary poem to honour the Three Dikgosi, to the 16- year-old girl who performed with tears rolling down her cheeks, different performers demonstrated good skill and passion. First to set the tone was Lere...

Chippa Legodimo 09 February 2015

Chiefs, Notwane share spoils

The result saw Chiefs move to the top of the log standings, leapfrogging Township Rollers who were beaten by BDF XI the previous day. Notwane who had just parted ways with coach, Calvin Petersen, never looked like they were limping and instead...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 09 February 2015