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In Friday's paper
02 May 2015
Castle to sponsor COSAFA Cup
This week, COSAFA announced the signing of two major sponsors ahead of the regional competition. “A new sponsorship agreement with Castle Lager will see Africa’s favourite beer once again take on the role of brand partners for the...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
SA gospel giants thrill revelers
The celebrated musicians moved the fully packed crowd with their sensational and touching performances at the gospel charity concert held at Bible Life Ministries auditorium recently. Renowned local gospel maestro, Mpho Nakedi, opened the show with...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:13:00,48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 02 May 2015
The Art and Crafts exhibition
The Art and Crafts of Botswana exhibition officially opened at the National Museum on Monday, igniting an exciting imagination of the country’s heritage and its close links with South Africa. The official opening was held in conjunction with...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Batshu intercepts the last days?
Miracles, and prosperity, blessings and abundance, anointing and demons, deliverance and manifestation, prophecy and receiving, fire and ‘buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurn’! This is the language of the church of today. When they get...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Two years of isolation in a TB clinic
The 35-year-old employed family man, vividly remembers his troubles. David was diagnosed with the disease while staying with a relative infected with TB and HIV in Gaborone. “At the time I was in tertiary level and my relative asked me to stay...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
The LSB case position paper
The independence of the judiciary necessitates that there should be freedom from influence or control from the executive and legislative branches of the government. Judges, under our dispensation, have the power of life and death over individuals...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Man gets 15 years for raping minor
Gofaone Madikwa was convicted for raping and wounding an 11-year-old girl from Seolwane Primary School. He was also found guilty of unlawfully wounding an eight-year-old pupil at the school. The magistrate said the accused failed to prove his...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 02 May 2015
Murderer gets 18 years in jail
The sentence was backdated to 2012 when the accused was first incarcerated after killing Faros with an axe in 2011. Goitsemang buried his head in shame after the sentence and was quickly whisked away by prison wardens through the backdoor,...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Botswana needs Japan for rapid economic development (part 2)
In last week’s edition of this paper, my colleague Bame Piet threw in a very interesting piece about our relationship with Japan. What was most interesting about his work was that he had had a chance to intercourse with the ambassador of Japan...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
The power of ignorance
In other words, our man Chicken owes so many people so much money that he dare not venture out into the pot-holed streets of Gaborone. So he has found refuge for his “exiled ass,”as Mr Kool would refer to his delicate situation in...
2211,Barolong Seboni,php6A0B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Standings
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Results
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
02 May 2015
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to give away 99% of shares
Mr Zuckerberg made the announcement in a letter to Max on his Facebook page. He said they are donating their fortune to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative because they want to make the world a better place for Max to grow up in. Mr Zuckerberg said the...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Gaolaolwe extends contract at BDF XI
Gaolaolwe extended the contract on Monday, which was to end by next June. He joined Matebele last season from BMC, now Gilport Lions. “I am enjoying my stay here. The environment is good for me as a player hence I decided to extend my...
02 May 2015
Ralesotlas mind is elsewhere - Green Lovers
But the club maintains it cannot discuss the issue further as it is clear Ralesotla’s mind is elsewhere. The player, who has 11 goals in 14 matches, has reportedly set his sights on joining Gaborone United. Ralesotla acknowledged...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 02 May 2015
Botswana, Pakistan square off in cricket semis
This is the second time in two years that the two teams meet in a semi-final. Last year, the two finished tied at 126 runs, which forced a super over with Pakistan emerging victorious. It is difficult to pick a winner in tonight’s match as...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Chiefs, Rollers revive rivarly in Unity Cup
According to the director of Men and Boys for Gender Equality (MBGE), Desmond Lunga the game will be used to raise gender-based violence awareness through sport. “We chose the two teams because of their following. In this case, we are...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2015
BNOC receives P8.7m for 2016 Olympics
Speaking at the BNOC annual general meeting on Monday, Serufho commended government for releasing the funds a year ahead of the competition. This, he said, would help BNOC prepare well for the games. The BNOC received the grant in August. Serufho...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2015
Hollywood trio arrives tomorrow
The workshop sdubbed, ‘Destined Arts and Entertainment Expo’ will focus on acting, theatre, film production, music, mentoring and dance. Dancer/choreographer/creative Banks is no stranger to the local scene as she facilitated a workshop...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Local record label wants to 'beef' AKA, Cassper Nyovest
The ambitious record label is requesting donations from Batswana to help fund their preparations ahead of the "beef" against the most decorated hip-hop rivals in SA. In an interview with Showbiz this week, the executive producer of Dylan W Taylor...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
CA to decide on sale of KFC
The transaction concerns the proposed acquisition of KFC restaurants in Botswana, owned by VPB Propco, together with all its assets related to operation of KFC franchise stores, by Callus. At a public hearing on Monday, the authority indicated it...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Line in the sand for climate change
Africa, and Botswana included, will suffer greatly going forward from climate change, whose effects are already being seen in repetitive droughts, water stress and unpredictable rainfall. Botswana’s own commitments will cost $18.4 billion (P200...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2015
BCP
02 May 2015
A 50-year architectural snap shot
That said, the anniversary does provide an opportunity for us to look at the architectural scene and to see how we started in 1966 and how we have ended up after those 49/50 years. The government enclave in Gaborone is not a bad place at which...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
A re se metse mafoko
Motho jaaka re itse o batla metsi go nwa, go tlhapa, go tlhatswa, go apaya le go dira tse dingwe tse dintsi. Loruo le lone lo le foo. Mme thata go lelwa ka lenyora la batho. Loruo go le botoka ka lo ka tsamaya mo nageng mo ya re fa lo bona thothi...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Abbies mother hailed in fight for survival
Abbie, who is recuperating after undergoing a series of operations for a highly lethal cancer, is back in Botswana with her mother to celebrate her birthday. The teenager was diagnosed with Immature Teratoma, a rare form of ovarian cancer and local...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Masisi challenges reluctant men to circumcise
According to Vice President (VP), Mokgweetsi Masisi the country’s ambitions of having circumcised 385,000 men by the year 2016 are unlikely to be reached. “While resources have been allocated into providing the service (SMC initiative),...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Batswana happy with corruption levels - survey
Released yesterday, the survey gathered views from 43,138 respondents over seven months last year, with 1,200 in Botswana alone. More than half of the respondents said they were satisfied with government’s efforts to fight...
54922,Tefo Pheage,phpBCC.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Suicides rise among Phikwe women
The town’s station commander, Victor Nlebesi, said police were yet to establish the reasons behind the troubling upsurge this year. In the latest incident, the woman from Phase 2, in her late 50s disappeared last Tuesday, only for her lifeless...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg,601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Ntuane extends olive branch to unions
Over the weekend, the party’s Gaborone Region, of which Ntuane is a member, resolved to get closer to the various unions, as a way of regrouping from the lower popular vote experienced in 2014. Addressing BOPEU delegates, Ntuane said while the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BDP Gabs region to scrap Bulela Ditswe
Instead, the party’s branches will be empowered to bring forth a single consensus candidate who will then be endorsed by the central committee. The latest move is a change from recent proposals within the region that the party hold primaries...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Termination notices for 350 Mowana Mine workers
Owned by African Copper, Mowana and its sister operation, Thakadu, have both succumbed to the lowest copper prices in six years, which earlier this year forced the closure of Discovery Metals’ Boseto Mine. The axed workers join hundreds of...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Ntwa ya CELIAT e tswelela gompieno
Etla a re gompieno mo metshamekong mengwe e e thata Matshediso Osi a thulane le Tshepiso Rebatenne le Boitshwarelo Butale. Kwa setlhoeng sa loko ya banna go kokoretse Thobo Matlhatsi, a latelwa ke Bonolo Mabote, ba botlhe ba tshamekileng ga...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 02 May 2015
Ramosesane o kopa mapodise
Se jaanong se gwetlhile mokhanselara wa kgaolwana ya botlhophi ya Oodi, Batlhalefeng Ramosesane, go ema ka dinao go batla tharabololo, mme a setse a kwaletse Ramapodise wa Broadhurst go kopa thuso e e botoka. Mokhanselara Ramosesane o boboletse...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 02 May 2015
Palapye o tlhoka sepatela Goya
Goya o buile se bosheng, kwa segopotsong sa mafatshefatshe sa go gopola ba ba latlhegetsweng ke matshelo le go gobala ntateng ya dikotsi tsa tsela. Goya o tlhalositse fa dikotsi ka bontsi di diragalela mo tseleng ya A1 gaufi le Palapye ka jalo go le...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 02 May 2015
Ba kopiwa go inaakanya le dikoporase
Shibaloko a re go utlwisa botlhoko fa banana ba gana go tsena ka dipalo mo dikoporaseng ka se se gomagomesta bokamoso ja dikoporase.O tlhalositse gore ba leka ele bagolo mo dikoporaseng go lemotsha banana gore dipati tsa bone di butswe go ba amogela...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 02 May 2015
Bakgweetsi ba tlhasetse dipone tsa mesepele
Se se tlogela ditsela di le mo seemong se se sa tsamaegeng.Neelano ya bakgweetsi le yone ea kgoreletsega.Dikotsi le tsone di golele pele. Fela, bakgweetsi ba amogela gore bontsi ja sebaka ke bone ba dirang molato. Motsamaakadinao, Merapelo...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 02 May 2015
Khansele e lekana le leruo mo mebileng
Fela, moanamisamafoko wa khansele ya Gaborone, Ethel Koma, o supa gore ba tshwere ka thata go lwantsha seemo.Karabo e e tla morago ga gore banni ba toropo ba supe khansele ka monwana ba re e maoto a tshupa go lekana le seemo. Koma o bolelela Naledi...
52172,Oageng Batenegi,, 02 May 2015
Khama o tshwana le Jeso po! Kably
Mo letsholong la go boka le go tlotlomatsa thata tautona ya lefatshe la Botswana Lt General Ian Khama, mopalamente wa kgaolo ya Letlhakeng/Lephephe Lakay Kably, a re ga gona Motswana ope le fa e ka nna mang yo o ka fetang Khama ka go ratiwa ke...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 02 May 2015
beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Standings
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
In this week's paper
02 May 2015
GNT fight back to draw with Amakhosi
The four goals were scored by Tichana Mothibedi and Otsile Kediegile for GNT and Michael Murirwa and Lesego Motswedi for Amakhosi FC. Kediegile’s close range shot 14 minutes before the final whistle gave the police dominated GNT a share of...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 02 May 2015
Catchers blunder hands Panthers victory
Kgothi’s fumbling with the ball allowed Panthers who had been trailing to score three runs to win the softball game 7-6. Blue Angels staged a strong comeback in the fourth inning to take charge of the game and appeared destined for a win until...
438,Lekopanye Mooketsi,, 02 May 2015
Sankoyo upsets GU
The victory came days after the greenhorns were docked three points for using an ineligible player in their first game of second round against Motlakase Power Dynamos. Ngurungu have returned their points’ tally to 27 after their giant-killing...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 02 May 2015
Notwane stun limping Gunners
Zebron Ndjovu scored the only goal of the match in the first half to hand Notwane victory.It was Gunners second loss this year, having lost 4-2 to Township Rollers last Saturday at the National Stadium. Notwane missed three key players, Moemedi...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Santos and Giants Share Spoils
Stanley Morirwa broke the hearts of Santos supporters with a strike in the 4th minute after a defensive blunder. The goal brought confidence in Giants play as they dominated possession. Santos had the first attempt at goal in the 18th minute through...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Thunderbolt Strikes Down Rollers
The victory saw Chiefs catch up with Rollers at the top of the log with both sides now tied on points. However, Chiefs still remain second on goal difference. As one of the fixtures eagerly anticipated, the duel attracted a big crowd and the two...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Sereetsi serenades the crowd at The President hotel
Sereetsi and The Natives serenaded the crowd at the Jazz X-Change show, which was held at the President Hotel on Saturday. He dished out a fulfilling performance. The songs, which got the crowd cheering were Thaa Kokome, Ngwanangu Waenda and She Got...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Dignitaries mesmerise patrons at cultural festival
The event was graced by dignitaries including former Vice President, Ponatshego Kedikilwe, former Minister of Health and current director of the UNAIDS Regional Support Team for Eastern and Southern Africa, Sheila Tlou, and the Ombudsman, Festina...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Beware of strangers knocking at your gate
Yesterday around 10:15 pm a guy knocked at my gate, claiming that he was my neighbour and needed some serious help. He said that his car had a problem at the western bypass Wimpy and he needed some assistance, which I eventually refused to...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Choppies to heal the poor
As per the agreement, Choppies will be lending the Foundation its private airplane to help transport specialist doctors and health care professionals from Gaborone to regional clinics. According to Choppies Managing Director, Ramachandran Ottapath,...
540,Monitor Editor,, 02 May 2015
Addressing Debt in the Workplace
For some, the first Monday must be regarded as the most depressing. Many will have spent all their money over Christmas (and are possibly further in debt) but they know there’s 4 weeks to go before they even see a thebe for their efforts. The...
25416,Lechedzani Pitso,, 02 May 2015
Afena to boost business reportage
This week, the company, which provides local and international asset management services to institutional investors, hosted the Afena Business Press Club seminar in which they invited an analyst from Botswana Institute of Development Policy Analysis...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Marsh ventures into agribusiness insurance
A decade ago there were less than 20 insurance brokers in the country and the number has since doubled and the competition is the order of the day. Raymond Matsake, divisional business development director said in an interview that due to intense...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BTO under fire over 200% fees hike
A statement from BTO released early this year notified the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana (HATAB), Botswana Guides Association (BOGA) and other tourism associations about the increment. As per the new rates the cost of exhibiting...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 02 May 2015
Choppies aircraft to fly health workers to needy communities
As per the agreement, Choppies will be lending the Foundation its private airplane to help transport specialist doctors and health care professionals from Gaborone to regional clinics. Choppies Managing Director, Ramachandran Ottapath, said that the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Date set for payment of teachers overtime arrears
The statement said the ministry is 3holding consultations with the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) and Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) on overtime payment of the arrears. The three parties released the statement after a meeting on...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Remembering Jacob Sello Selebi
It was in 1989 that the Soviet Union broke up.The Berlin Wall, which separated the former West Germany from East Germany, also collapsed that year. That was also the year in which the cold war ended. And it was largely as a result of the events of...
2212,Titus Mbuya,, 02 May 2015
Burglars break Into 30 offices
The Monitor visited the RAC offices and found a trail of destruction as the burglars brought down every door that stood on their way. The centre is made up of administration block and caravans. All of them were broken into. It is reported that there...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
UDC registers first councilor in Goodhope
Ogopotse Modibedi garnered 1038 votes against Kopo Mononi of Botswana Democratic Party(BDP) who secured 950 votes. There were 12 spoilt votes from the six polling stations. The new councilor will represent Goodhope village amongst eight other...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BCP takes Moshupa
This was after the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)and BCP tied during the General elections last October. The BCP won with 801 against the BDP’s 703 while the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) got...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
UDC triumphs in Ngware
From the word go it was clear that UDC meant business as it reached the 100 and 200 mark with the BDP trailing behind. When the UDC popularly known as Sekhukhu to its supporters gained 200 votes, Domkrag was trailing behind by 50 votes....
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Cattle rustler caught with 80 herds
According to Maun Police station Commander Peter Gochela, a man was found with 80 heads of cattle at Tatamoga cattle post near Makalamabedi. The suspect allegedly fled the scene on horse and a week later he is still at large. The police who were...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Marina locks up whistle blower
Gontle Kwelo was charged on Friday after he was locked up at the Central Police for more than two hours at the behest of the hospital. The hospital management reported him to the police for allegedly recording a verbal exchange he had with the nurses...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Policeman shot, robber killed in Kanye heist
Two of the seven Kanye robbery suspects are still at large. Police spokesperson Christopher Mbulawa confirmed to Monitor that they were still searching for two of the seven suspects who allegedly robbed a cash loan at the Kanye old mall on...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Marina never contacted family of neglected patient
A visitor to Marina, Gontle Kwelo blew the whistle via Facebook after he saw the patient being ignored by nurses as he kicked and struggled for breath before falling head down from his bed. Kwelo, with the help of five security guards who were sent...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Outrage as man expresses desire to rape baby
The culprit Buchilo Bechwa got a barrage of criticism from Batswana after his nasty twitter remarks were first screen-shot, shared, and condemned by an online publication, Botswana Online Magazine, before it was also shared on fight crime in...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Police fail to find abducted woman
The incident allegedly occurred along the Block 9-Kgale View road on Thursday, at around 9:50 am. Former spokesperson for Standard Chattered Bank and Botswana Life, Ithabeng Letsunyane, alerted the police to the abduction, which she says...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Infill and sustainable settlements
The insert was, in several ways, remarkable. It listed the names of no less than 474 people who had applied before 2008 for ‘residential infills,’ who were invited to attend a meeting at the end of the month to enable them to show...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Just being a bad neighbour
The spies’ plan is said to have entailed secretly slipping high doses of oestrogen into Hitler’s meals and it was hoped that over time the oestrogen would make Hitler less aggressive and more docile! A few days ago I had a little...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
2015 Budget Speech [full text]
INTRODUCTION 1. Madam Speaker, I have the honour this afternoon to present to the National Assembly budget proposals for the financial year 2015/2016. 2. Since this is the first Budget presentation after the...
02 May 2015
Terminator Genisys
John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Magic Mike XXL
Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Terminator Genisys
John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Inside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Magic Mike XXL
Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Terminator Genisys
John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
San Andreas
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Ted 2
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Inside Out
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Jurassic World
Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Scotch whisky 'given protected status' in Botswana
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) said Botswana now recognised the spirit as a geographical indication (GI). The move means only whisky that has been made in Scotland can legally be sold as Scotch in the country. SWA said the "legal breakthrough"...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Shumba Coal plans 200MW solar plant
The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Listed coal junior on Tuesday released an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) public notice for the Photo Voltaic project, which will include an initial 100MW power plant, with a plan to increase to...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
In today's paper
02 May 2015
Hundreds missing as China ship sinks
The ship is floating upside down in a wide stretch of river - state media said rescuers tapping the hull had heard calls for help from inside. The boat, the Eastern Star, reportedly sent no emergency signal. Media reports say the alarm was...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Karatekas harvest gold in Joburg
Botswana finished second overall, behind South Africa; taking home 21gold, eight silver, as well as 29 bronze medals. South Africa finished first at the four nation tournament. Ofentse Bakwadi, Thato Malunga, Titus Ponatshego, Maatlaone Thebeng,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Spain based Ayuso retains cycling title
The Spanish based Seguros Bilbao cyclist began his quest for the title on Friday, with a prologue 4km time trial at the CBD in Gaborone. Ayuso recorded a time of 05:33, improving on his 2014 record. Stage two of the race continued on...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 02 May 2015
Mamelodi frustrated out of office
Mamelodi confirmed his resignation to Mmegi Sport, but did not elaborate on his reasons for leaving. The complex relegation equation, which has been fuelled by protests over the eligibility of Sankoyo striker, Morris Rudzivo, forced Mamelodi...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Premier League chaos touches new lows
The red flags were already raised when the Premier League season cluttered to a close despite numerous unresolved protests. Since then, the pendulum has ludicrously swung from one end to the other with the relegation quagmire much more vexing with...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Apollo D celebrates 10 years of Hip Hop
The man, who used to be called Apollo Diablo, is among Botswana’s early rappers that include Third Mind and Stagga among others. He is one of those who played a big role in ensuring that the Hip Hop culture and music are accepted. Showbiz...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
The Contrabanditz deliver outstanding performance
The band, which consists of: Mandisa Mabutho, Tebogo ‘Debbie with a T’, Sebabatso, Boski 'the percussionist' Senwelo, vocalist-cum-guitarist Tafadzwa ‘Tafnaz’ Nazare and rapper-cum-drummer, Japhala...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Union leaders dishonesty and selfishness exposed
There is a saying that goes, “Dishonesty is short lived” no matter how long you can betray the liberalisation of the working class, the truth and in particular the whole truth will always come out. I am convinced that what the two...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Suffer the citizens
In the first story, a young man with hopes of establishing a seed-producing factory embarked on a hunger strike; then walked 420 kilometres from Francistown to the Office of the President in Gaborone protesting what he sees as unfair rejection of his...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2015
Private sector, university partnerships can spur growth
The gala dinner, which was part of the Botswana Confederations of Commerce Industry and Manpower (BOCCIM) Northern Trade Fair commemorations, was themed: ‘Encompassing Value Creation Through Innovative Partnerships’. “A partnership...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Choppies acquires 10 Kenyan retail stores
Group chief executive officer, Ram Ottapathu confirmed that the retailer has partnered with a Kenyan company by the name Shanta Retail holdings Limited backed by the directors of Export Trading Group (ETG). “Shanta Retail will be 25 percent...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Milk Afric launches P120m dairy project
The project, which is promoted by Milk Afric, is worth P120 million and would create 250 jobs in the next two-and-half years. Milk Afric, which has signed a processing agreement with Parmalat, has also roped in the Lobatse Town Council as they...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Study confirms decreased mortality in Botswana
There was however an increase in neonatal mortality recorded from 2009 to 2011. This refers to deaths among live births, which occurs during the first 28 completed days of life. Overall inpatient mortality was 6,353 in 2011, marking a slight...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Youth lobby group decries poaching
Speaking at the Bonnington Open Air Museum on Saturday, Mothibe said the youth advocacy group had lined up an Anti-Poaching Africa Beauty pageant for November in order to raise awareness on the scourge. Mothibe said Captive Eye was concerned about...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Rakops goes digital in quest for clean water
Last Monday, the youths filed an online petition against the ‘unpalatable and foul smelling Rakops water’. The petition is slowly gaining support among residents of the village, and surrounding areas in Boteti West. The petition...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Tribal foes smoke peace pipe at Moapares installation
Ahead of Moapare’s installation, a group opposed to his nomination had been lobbying for a rival candidate. While the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development appointed Moapare on May 5, the embers of the dispute burned ahead of the...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 02 May 2015
MPs accuse DIS, OP of running Labour Ministry
The question arose during a heated question and answer session focusing on Botswana’s blacklisting of certain individuals. Government has slapped several individuals from countries that do not ordinarily require visas, with visa requirements in...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Rape case referred to High Court for judgment
State counsel Moffat Dick told Justice Zibani Makhwade that the case had been referred to the High Court because the magistrate who handled the matter did not have authority to sentence people to more than seven years in jail. The statutory minimum...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Pep Stores robbery suspects denied bail
The third suspect in the matter Thato Phomolo Tshwene (22) from Oodi village was not in court as he is still on the run. The accused is said to have escaped from Selebi-Phikwe prison on April 24, 2015. When denying the two accused bail, Chief...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Police make a spectacle of accused
The Lobatse born Tumisang told Magistrate Basetsana Keakantse that the police made a mockery of him at a mall when they called on the public to come and view him as he sat in their vehicle. He said upon the encouragement of the police, people crowded...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 02 May 2015
Moatlhodi has a case to answer Magistrate
Moatlhodi was brought to court to answer to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving and failure to stop after the accident. Boitshoko Moatlhodi, 32, who is a civil engineer by profession, was also charged with driving under the influence of...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 02 May 2015
Unclear objectives hinder Foreign Affairs
A member of the committee, Ndaba Gaolathe shared his observations yesterday when questioning the permanent secretary, Lapologang Lekowa. “I have made an observation that your ministry has no clear objectives and ends up being general, and you...
404,Bame Piet,phpB30D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Bokone result exposes UDC cracks
The BCP grabbed 453 votes, with Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) getting 404 and the UDC candidate coming third with 271. In the 2014 elections, the UDC’s Titus Kebuileng won the ward with 590 votes, followed by the BDP with 482 and 435 going to...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
City-to-City trekker reaches OP
In the afternoon of the same day, a visibly exhausted and dusty Chwene again walked into Mmegi offices where he got straight to the point. He said the Private Secretary to the President, Brigadier George Tlhalerwa received him warmly upon his...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Battle for Goodhope - Mabule begins
The battle for the area has become more interesting, as previous incumbent, Kitso Mokaila confirmed yesterday evening that he would not run again. “I can confirm that after very careful consideration I have decided not to run and give 100%...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Motswasele e ipelela ngwao
Moletlo o o ne o tseneletswe ke kgosana ya kgaolo kgosi Mookotsane le bagolwane ba lekgotla le batsadi le barutabana, Rre Kebonang le mme Mosimanegape, mokgogo mme Seitei le mothusi rre Moremong. E rile a tlhalosa maikaelelo a letsatsi, morulaganyi...
52153,Moroka Moreri,,2015/april/01,2015-04-01 11:43:00, 02 May 2015
Modise o tlaa atlholwa kgotla kgolo
Mmakaseterata Queen Moanga e boletse jalo ka Labone wa beke e e fetileng gore Kgongwane wa dingwaga tse di lesome le borobabongwe (19), o mo bothateng jo bo seng kana ka sepe gonne o lebisitswe molato o le mongwe wa go tlhakanela dikobo le...
52150,Edward Pekenene,,2015/april/01,2015-04-01 09:37:00, 02 May 2015
Iketleleng boloto Tshireletso
Go kgala moo go dirilwe ke modiri wa lefelo la tlhatlhobelo ya mogare la Tebelopele kwa motseng wa Letlhakane mo kgaolong potlana ya Boteti, Rre Sane Tshireletso. Tshireletso, yo o tumileng kwa motseng oo ka ntlha ya go nna mongwe wa badiragatsi mo...
52150,Edward Pekenene,,2015/april/01,2015-04-01 09:37:00, 02 May 2015
Phokoje go tshela yo o dithetsenyana: Batshabile Tio
Tio, yo o tlholegang kwa Lecheng, mo kgaolong potlana ya legare ya Tswapong, o itshetsa ka go rekisa melemo ya setsa sa Setswana, mme o direla tiro e gaufi le marekisetso a Furnmart kwa Palapye. Tio, yo gape a itsegeng ka leina la...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 02 May 2015
Puso e atla bogosi
Tsogwane o buile jaana ka Labotlhano beke e e fetileng kwa tlhomamisong ya peo ya ga Kgoshi Cosmas Moapare IV, jaaka a ne a tlhomiwa go nna Kgosi ya Bangologa ba Hukuntsi. Tsogwane a re kamogano ya thelelo ya bogosi e e tsweletseng ke go dirwa ke...
432,Zolani Kraai,, 02 May 2015
In this week paper
02 May 2015
Last Minute Score hurts Botswana
Mozambique scored the winner in the last minute of the second leg of the qualifiers that were played at Ditshupo hall on Saturday night. In the first leg that was played in Mozambique, Botswana lost 61- 40. The hosts dominated the first stanza of...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Last Minute Score hurts Botswana
Mozambique scored the winner in the last minute of the second leg of the qualifiers that were played at Ditshupo hall on Saturday night. In the first leg that was played in Mozambique, Botswana lost 61- 40. The hosts dominated the first stanza of...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Rollers, Kaizer Chiefs Stars Drill Youngsters
The coaching clinic involved 40 boys between the ages of eight and 13, who were selected randomly from the SOS children home and different schools. BNSC Chairman Solly Reikeletseng told The Monitor that the main purpose of the event was to motivate...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 02 May 2015
Victorious BDF XI Out Of CAF Champions League
Despite that, BDF has bowed out of the competition due to a slim margin of 3-2 aggregate. Young Africans came into the match with a 2-0 lead from the first leg that was played in Tanzania on Valentine’s Day. Young Africans found a goal in...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Draw deals GNT a crushing blow
Such a situation would help the police-dominated team maintain their Debswana First Division North League status, GNT head coach, Edward Leposo was heard saying. Leposo, made this admission after his side played to a 0-0 draw against visiting Maun...
444,Shingirai Madondo,, 02 May 2015
Rollers Bow Out Of CAF Competition
Chiefs advanced with a 3-1 aggregate, having won 2-1 in the first leg played in Johannesburg two weeks ago. Siyabonga Nkosi’s goal in the 27th minute was enough to see the Soweto club through to the next round of the competition, where they...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Orange Erects 25 4G Towers In Gaborone
While the rest of the local mobile operators are yet to rollout their first 4G live sites, Orange has promised Gaborone residents that they aim to erect 40 live sites for the city before long. Their target for Gaborone and Francistown is to have 101...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
SSKIA to be completed this month
The Minister of Infrastructure, Science and Technology Nonofo Molefhi said a new company, Stefanutti Stocks Botswana, was engaged to complete the P550million expansion project following failure by Chinese construction company, Sinohydro to do so. A...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Entrepreneurs Unveil innovative Water Heater
Sellex Innovative Technologies, one of the fastest growing start-up companies in Botswana, based in Gaborone; has introduced on the market a multipoint instant water heater, which is an alternative to the geyser. Instant water heaters are also known...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 02 May 2015
BPC Increasing Tariffs
I’m sure that most consumers are aware that increases are inevitable. However, what we would really like to know is why the new Morupule B power station is such a disaster as we get very little information from either the ministry or...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Masisi Was The Worst Minister Of Education
In line with this view, we hold that the past immediate Minister of Education and the current VP would go down in history as the worst ever Minister of Education ever thus far, he leaves no foot print at the Ministry. We welcome Minister Dow to the...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
New DIS, MISA Relations Welcome
According to the Daily news report Mr Maphanyane was also accompanied by Aubrey Lute of the Press Council of Botswana, as well as representatives from the various media houses, including the Gazette, The Weekend Post, among others. According to the...
540,Monitor Editor,, 02 May 2015
Orange Prizes Change Peoples Lives
“ After Soft cell approached us for assistance with the e-recharge promotion, we realised that we can use the platform to boast our sales, so we went ahead and embraced it” said the Regional Sales Manager, Gaborone and South, Olebogeng...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Orange Prizes Change Peoples Lives
After Soft cell approached us for assistance with the e-recharge promotion, we realised that we can use the platform to boast our sales, so we went ahead and embraced it” said the Regional Sales Manager, Gaborone and South, Olebogeng...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Mokolodi Takes Wildlife Tours To Schools
The KBT donated a motor-vehicle complete with audio visual equipment that Mokolodi Nature Reserve will be able to take advantage of for their planned country-wide educational schools tours that aim to raise awareness about wildlife...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Men and boys reluctant to lose the foreskin
Since circumcision campaign was launched six years ago in Botswana targeting to circumcise some 385 Botswana males, authorities have been forced to revise their targets as the males continue to be elusive. To date only 38% of the...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Minister Makgato ups quality of public hospitals
The Minister told Parliament last week that Mahalapye and Scottish Livingstone hospitals have been able to maintain a pre-accreditation recognition Entry Level while Airstrip, Xhosa, Phuthadikobo and Nkoyaphiri clinics have maintained a Progress...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Food safety In Botswana
Chairperson, my Ministry continues to build integrated programs towards improvement of child nutrition and strengthening food safety systems. In this regard, I am grateful to UNICEF and the Delegation of the European Union who have constantly...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Destitute Housing Bearing Results
The Minister said their intention is to address lack of shelter for some Batswana who do not have homes. He said the remaining 152 housing units were at different stages of construction countrywide. “These houses are carryovers and were an...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Children Want Own Broadcasting Taste
A variety of activities were lined up chief among them were platforms for child to be hands on radio presenters, take up both radio and TV interviews, do music performances, poetry recital, drama and dance. Legakwe Sola, 15 years, describes the...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Chinese host medical care day for SOS
The medical team tested the children and their caretakers for different ailments in eyes, ears, height, weight, teeth and other diseases. According to the National Director for SOS children village Botswana, Motshwari Kitso, the Chinese came up with...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Activists decry child labour, gender abuse
Addressing a press conference in Gaborone recently, Botswelelo John, a gender activist with Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) said that the increasing cases of abuse in the work place and home are disturbing. She said that even though...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Kanye robbery suspects denied bail
The four accused, Malibongwe Moyo, Evans Mhiwatiwa both Zimbabweans, together with locals Gaofenngwe Seitiso and Thuso Tankomane, on Friday appeared before Kanye Principal Magistrate Janet Phosa for their bail ruling. When denying them bail, Phosa...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Internet Hits Jamataka
This development came into the village thanks to Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) after donating internet café to the village Development Committee (VDC) which hopes to offer the service along with others such as photo-copying,...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Fake South Africa Cops Denied Bail
According to the state, Donald Nyoni, 38, and Solomon Zithu, 37, both from Johannesburg, falsely represented themselves as South African police officers on February 11 in Francistown. The state alleges that the two worked together and arrested one...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Delta dairies goes under the hammer again
According to the petition, Delta Dairies owed Tswana Fuel and eight other companies close to P10 million in respect of services provided to the company, which is the first citizen owned dairy plant, founded by Dr Howard Sigwele. The amount is said...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Felinah marries a limbless sweetheart
They have lived together for 16 years, bearing seven children, three boys and four girls. Ditshupo had been living a normal and productive life as a construction worker until 2012, when a fatal electricity accident cost him all the...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
DJ Fresh thrills crowd at Trekkers
It was one of those rare occasions when he performed at Trekers Club in Mogoditshane on Saturday night where patrons were thrown into boisterous festivities the moment he took to stage. It looked like only a handful would turn up for the event as...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Fashion show beguiles audience
The Master of ceremony for the night Lorato Orapeleng informed the crowd that the night was specifically dedicated to celebrating and appreciating the sense of fashion in Botswana. “Local brands such as Brandon Botswana displayed fashion that...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 02 May 2015
Child Prodigy, Dimpho Gosenyang is best of the best
Seventeen-year-old Dimpho ‘Mme’ Gosenyang was in the thick of things at Naledi Senior Secondary School in Gaborone as she sat for the examinations with other candidates, most of who were a year her senior. Not surprisingly, the brain...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
In this week's paper
02 May 2015
Sinai plane crash: Victims flown back to Russia
All 224 people on the Airbus 321 - most of them Russians - died when it came down over the northern Sinai peninsula. The country observed a day of mourning on Sunday after its worst air disaster. Russian Air Transport Agency head Aleksandr Neradko...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Gunners Salvage Draw At Itekeng Fortress
The game began at a snail pace as both teams held their cards to their chests. However, Gunners were quick to settle and as the half progressed. They began to take the game to the home side. Tshegofatso Chimuku, who found most of the ball,...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Water supply expected on Friday
Work is on schedule and water supply in Gaborone is expected as from the November 6, 2015. Different areas will recover at different times. The shutdown affects all areas in the Greater Gaborone area. Due to the shutdown of the NSCI, all areas in...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Rollers Outsmart Cops In Thriller
The Jungle Kings raced to an early lead, grabbing two goals inside the first 25 minutes. Tapiwa Gadibolae, on loan from Rollers, capitalised on a defensive mistake to punish his parent club. Betsho Pius beat Kabelo Dambe with a screamer from the edge...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2015
Lions roar back to hold Chiefs
The Lions roared into a dream start when Zimbabwean, Ozias Zibande gave his side the lead firing from close range in the eighth minute. At the opposite end, Lemponye Tshireletso skied his effort when clean through. However, it did not take long for...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BDF XI Claim GUs Scalp
The game started an hour late because of the heat wave in the area. Due to the unfavourable playing conditions both teams started the game at a low pace, knocking the ball around. The first real chance of the game came in the 17th minute when...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2015
Ayuso Canters To Another Victory
Ayuso beat a strong pool of cyclists in the 120km race to clinch yet another local title as his dominance continues. He is expected to compete in the 19th edition of the Momentum 947 cycle challenge in South Africa later this month. Organisers had...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Splash Show Lives Up To Expectation
Despite starting off slow, the Splash show picked pace after Matshikos took to the stage. The played songs from their 1990s albums. Hit songs such as Who Is Gonna Change This World, got revellers on the dance floor while others sang...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Anne Kansiime Twerks To Charma Gals Sekuta
The woman who can manage to make her audience laugh with ease, told those in attendance that she has an ambition of becoming a Motswana woman when she grows up. “Botswana women are blessed, they have big buttocks that is enough for the whole...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Mnike Thrills Fans At Waarwasjy Festival
Upon entry, one could feel the ambiance of the late 1990s when machesa and sdori were popular amongst Kwaito lovers. Fans did not disappoint as many came dressed to the style, giving the show that Kwaito feel. Looking the part, the appropriately...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Matsieng Trust Donates P180,000 To Charity
As it is the norm to donate annually, MT did the handover at Town Lodge on October 28 with the help of FNB (First National Bank) WesBank. The donations came from part of the proceeds of the show as it has been done for four years now. WBIA has earned...
46613,Ulla Setswalo,, 02 May 2015
FNBB Reboots Wealth Management Services
Wealth management is a high-level professional service that combines financial or investment advice, accounting or tax services, retirement planning and legal or estate planning for one fee. Waziba Pansiri, a wealth manager at FNBB, said wealth...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Ebola Effects Linger On In Tourism Industry
Monitor Business enquired from tourism companies in Maun to find out their performance during the current tourism peak season, which started in March and ends in November. Wilderness Safaris managing director, Woodrow Grant said the bookings for the...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 02 May 2015
Barclays Encourages Others To Follow Suit
The bank now calls on other financial institutions to follow suit and implement innovative savings models, enhanced by the latest technologies. There are currently nearly 2 billion financially excluded adults around the world. Despite the...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Entrepreneur Says He Owes It All to LEA
After running the supermarket for over a decade, Jele opened up a filling station after identifying a gap in the fuel supply business along the Francistown and Nata road. According to Jele, he managed to get assistance from the Local Enterprise...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Eritrean 10 trusted Botswana government - Makgonatsotlhe
He told The Monitor that despite the global hullabaloo that ensued when a South Africa-based Eritrean Human rights NGO and local lawyer Dick Bayford applied to Court to interdict Botswana government from deporting the football players, the government...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BOPEUs Housing Project Progressive
According to the story, the union would be building 500 units on a five-hectare plot. The agreement for BOPEU Estates has reportedly been concluded between the partners. Apparently the houses would be built at half the market price. The largest...
540,Monitor Editor,, 02 May 2015
UCCSA
02 May 2015
Back 4D Future: The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 22) The 4 Dikgosi Arrive Britain
Also on board where their respective tribal secretaries - Stephen Lefenya, David Sebonego, Simeon Seisa and Kehutile Gohiwamang – as well as Bathoen’s brother Kwenaetsile and the Rev. W.C. Willoughby. As none of the Batswana had taken an...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Cheating; An Art Or Just Mischief?
There’s no shortage of people who like to claim that they lead lives above reproach. You know the type: holier than thou, seemingly honest, quick to tell others when they’re straying off the path, certainly not likely to identify...
8264,Tumie Modise,php9215.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BOPEU in P30 million housing project for members
A similar project is beingmooted in Morwa, a 15 minutes drive from Gaborone on the A1 road. The P30 million project, situated on a prime space just behind Bokamoso Private hospital, will see BOPEU constructing 500 housing units on a five-hectare...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
The New Tax Form
The two have little in common. The one really amounts to little more than closing one’s eyes, taking a deep breath and in the long ago days, signing a cheque. Completing the tax return form represents something entirely different. There is...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
UB SRC donate house to an orphan
In 2012, through the Tonota Sub-District Council’s Social and Community Development (S&CD), the students identified a sickly and bed-ridden Lechani Edward who was epileptic and without proper accommodation and decided to construct her a...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Economic Stimulus Is A Perfect Platform For Wealth Creation For Indigenous Batswana For The Next 50 Years
What Is Wrong With Our Economy? As a nation we have we failed to create enough wealth and employment opportunities for a very long time even when our economy was at its peak. We never interrogated the real reasons. Instead we took a sugar-coated...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
I Cannot Compare With Mandela, It Was Not My Effort Alone!
However, I would like to correct the misrepresentation of fact and what I consider inappropriate and potentially misleading; It is inappropriate to compare me in any form to the great person and stature of Mandela; The achievement to promulgate...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Police launch annual 60 days campaign
Giving a keynote address during the launch, the police commissioner, Keabetswe Makgophe, said the crime statistics have shown over the years that criminals become more active during the festive season. “As innocent citizens plan and...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Mixed luck for couple accused Of Cruelty
However as for his wife, Pelonomi Ungwang the state proved beyond reasonable doubt she cruelly assaulted her stepson as she claimed the child practised witchcraft. The court heard that on March 18, 2013 the couple who are in custody of the child,...
46713,Lebogang Baingapi,phpCC5C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Zim man found guilty of passport fraud
Principal Magistrate Dumisani Basupi said that the state proved its case against the accused, Simbarashe Mafumo, beyond reasonable doubt. He had pleaded not guilty to the charge. Mafumo was found guilty of obtaining a passport by false pretences on...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
The BMD Has Always Been An Illusion
People have always known, only people have not been able to say such for the fear that when you tell BMD the truth, they resort to insults and playing the messenger ignoring the ball. The people can no longer fear to pronounce that this political...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Exam Papers Mix Up At Ledumang Senior School
The South East Region director in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Benson Rauwe, confirmed the incident. Rauwe said they were aware of the incident where papers, which were stored in the same area, ended up being mixed up. He however...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Palapye woman loses Nandos franchise
The Court of Appeal (CoA) on Thursday gave Nando’s Holdings Botswana and its franchise holder, Ibrahim Khan, the Palapye outlet. Nando’s has been entangled in a war with Gampone over control of the fast food outlet. The war was over the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
MOH shooter served time for lovers murder
The Investigating Officer (IO) in the matter, detective Sergeant Marapo told a shocked courtroom that after arresting Serumula on Wednesday at the Tlokweng Boarder Post as he was entering the country from South Africa, he decided to make a background...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Men found with explosives, police uniforms in court
Tebogo Tsekane (32), and Teko Sechele (34), were found in possession of explosives at Phase 4 location on June 25 in 2010, three police uniforms, two police vehicles number plates, all illegally acquired, according to the charge sheet. The accused...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 02 May 2015
China two-child policy not valid until March, government says
On Thursday, the government announced it would relax the rules to allow all couples to have two children. It said the decision was made because of China's rapidly ageing population and to help support the economy. However, officials have stressed...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Straight Outta Compton
The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
The Martian
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Selfless
A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Straight Outta Compton
The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
The Martian
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
The Intern
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Straight Outta Compton
The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Hotel Transylvania 2
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
The Martian
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
The Intern
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
The Perfect Guy
After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.
399,Staff Writer,, 02 May 2015
In Friday paper
02 May 2015
Fatal biology or human extinction
The 2010 young-adult dystopian science fiction novel is the second book in the Maze Runner Saga. It is preceded by The Maze Runner, and followed by The Death Cure, The Kill Order, and finally The Fever Code. In this thriller, Thomas (Dylan...
46405,Bakang Israel,, 02 May 2015
Fireworks at Spring Xplosion
Spring Xplosion was held on the eve of Independence Day at Fairgrounds Holding. The event had a rich line-up, which consisted of local and international artists. Young revellers carrying cooler boxes started packing the place in the afternoon. Some...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
DJ Goveiya shines at BEMF
Many believed that Botswana 50 committee should have engaged a local company instead of engaging a South African company to be in charge of the event. The contract, which has been reported to have cost government close to P3 million, was met with...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Seneo Mabengano crowned Miss Botswana 2015/2016
Miss Botswana contestants looked fabulous that night, rocking outfits by local designers, among them Aobakwe Molosiwa of Gilded Sands, Switch Couture, Thaby D and Black Trash. Thaby D scooped The Best Designer Award. The choreography, unlike...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Siyanda Mohutsiwa: Pan-Africanist, writer
Some of you might know her from her essays at Mail and Guardian’s Thought Leader. Others might have heard her fresh and interesting perspective on all sorts of issues when she’s been interviewed on SAFM and Cape Talk Radio in South...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Who cares?
A reader posted a message about her experience at a jeweller in Gaborone after she had visited and bought an expensive ring. “They did not have any ring boxes, so I suggested they give me one of their little black velvety display pillows. I...
48722,Consumer Watchdog,, 02 May 2015
Govt moves to eliminate trade barriers
Through a National Enquiry Point (NEP), which was launched in Gaborone this week, the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) will offer the services. The NEP is a requirement of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) under the Technical Barriers to Trade...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Bolux expands plant to boost capacity
Bolux recently sold a 49 percent stake to Seaboard in a move aimed at securing investment and capital injection into the company. Head of corporate affairs at Bolux, Nkosi Mwaba said the company has been operating an old plant since 1984 adding that...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Sikalesele-Vaka gets spring back in her step
BusinessWeek: Please give us a brief background of yourself, both as an employee and as an entrepreneur? Sikalesele-Vaka: I graduated from University of Botswana in 1988 with a Bachelor of Laws degree; I then worked at Mosojane Phumaphi law...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Diamond exports soften on sluggish market
According to financial statistics released by the Bank of Botswana, the country exported $846 million worth of diamonds in the first quarter of 2015 compared to over $919m in the same period in 2014 while the first quarter exports were also 20...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Services sector anchors economic growth
Data released by Statistics Botswana (SB) this week shows that economic growth as measured by Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) went up by 2.5 percent in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 3.4 percent realised in the same quarter in...
406,Brian Benza,phpE652.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Dynamites start celebration in style
It was a massive win for the young team. Dynamites captain, Kesego Paul told Mmegi Sport that they were always regarded as underdogs but they wanted people to start taking them seriously. She said winning against a star-studded side was an...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BOKA excited after Olympics inclusion
BOKA president, David Mathe told Mmegi Sport that the World Karate Federation (WKF) has been proposing that karate be included as an Olympic sport for a long time. He said the inclusion of the sport comes at the right time. Mathe said any country...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Orapa United hits out at rivals
Orapa United spokesperson, Tebatso Hule said they have observed that teams opt to use buses and other unregulated areas as changing rooms. Hule’s tirade went thus: “This facility is owned by Debswana and maintained by Debswana. It is...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 02 May 2015
Has Satmos reached The Final Destination?
And history is firmly against the Selebi-Phikwe side with the past suggesting Satmos might as well start preparing for life in the First Division, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE In 2005, unfashionable Selebi-Phikwe side, Mosquito made its way...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Rollers face Reds examination
Out of eight games they have played so far, Rollers have met only one team that is in the top eight. It was their season opener when they thrashed BDF XI 4-1. The rest have been the teams occupying the bottom seven positions. Although the derby has...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Ostriches unbeaten home run faces test
The Ostriches are fourth with 17 points, one position and two points above Magosi after eight games. Magosi and the Ostriches have previously met in four league encounters with the Kgatleng side winning three and losing one. Chiefs lost the last...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 02 May 2015
Lets embrace other languages
Over the years, we developed our semi-arid country into a middle-income one, despite the challenges such as security threat from some neighbours, and lack of financial resources. Over the years, we managed to establish institutions of democratic...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2015
Botswana needs a sound military doctrine
Allow me to insult your intelligence a little bit by explaining the application of doctrine in a religious setting, something that will help the reader to have a full grasp of the application of the same in a military setting. The recent...
481,Richard Moleofe,phpE31.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Lets honour our legends
It is not a decision that should be left to the executive alone. There has been a motion in Parliament in the 9th or 10th Parliament suggesting that former President Ketumile Masire be honoured. Parliament instead decided to amend the motion to...
47877,Dithapelo Keorapetse,phpDED0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Presidential Third Term
02 May 2015
South Africas and Botswanas performance and outlook
This was in recognition of South Africa’s economic potential and its position as a powerhouse in Africa. Botswana, in comparison, is a much smaller country in almost every respect. However, South Africa has been a major disappointment to many...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Despair as the alcohol levy hits unintended victims
Mmashadi Mogalakwe, 43, sits quietly under the shadow of the security gatehouse at the Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) Lobatse Brewery premises. It is a week before Independence Day - the day her services will be terminated at the now closed...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Satmos axe Mogae
Satmos chairman, Monnakgotla Mojaki confirmed the move to Mmegi Sport this week saying they parted ways because of poor results. “Football is a results orientated sport and when the results are not coming that shows that there is a...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2015
Hunger signals climate changes arrival
“There is an intricate relationship between rainfall, rangelands, agriculture, wildlife and climate variability and change. As climate change ushers in more stress on the water sector, it is increasingly a concern that losses in rangeland...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Bad moon rises on battered mineworkers
When the global recession reached local shores in the summer of 2008, it resulted in industry-wide work suspensions and closures within months, cut 1,000 mining jobs in six months and by the end of 2009, had shrunk the economy by nearly eight...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BTU triumphs in upgrade of principal education offers
The implementation of Levels of Operation in 2013, meant to harmonise payment structures within the fraternity is reported to have created a situation where the officers were remunerated lowly compared to headmasters who are their...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Pain awaits aggrieved patient
Kereemang has filed a lawsuit against the hospital, but Lenmed has denied any link with the doctor who operated on her. Through her lawyer, Malcolm Gobhoza, Kereemang is demanding P1.5 million in compensation. In the lawsuit, Kereemang stated that...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Khama appeals for Botho
When launching the roving torch during independence celebrations held at the National Stadium on Wednesday, Khama pleaded with Batswana to continue on being guided by spirit of Botho and to embrace the spirit of togetherness. “We cannot do...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Mixed feelings on Boipuso
Kabelo Keolopile: “I always cherish this day because our country is one of the few that has peace. We are blessed because we haven’t experienced war in our country. Again our political parties differs only at the rallies but they share...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Ethiopia sour Independence party
Goals from Berzket Nisitak, Benyom Belay and Qutzneit Testoge gave the Walias the victory while Joel Mogorosi scored a consolation brace for the host. The Zebras defence was caught napping in the sixth minute when a quick one-two between Nisitak and...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2015
In Wednesday paper
02 May 2015
Europe Migrant crisis: Thousands arrive in mainland Greece
Two ships carrying more than 4,200 people travelled to Piraeus port at night after leaving Lesbos island. The whole EU is struggling to deal with an unprecedented influx of migrants. Hundreds of people, mostly from the Middle East, remain stranded...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Khama appoints tribunal to investigate judges - press release
The Tribunal shall consist of; ➢ Mr. Justice Criag Howie, Chairperson (Former President of the South African Supreme Court of Appeal, and current member of Botswana Court of Appeal) ➢ Mr Justice John Foxcroft (Former Judge of the Cape...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Marape shines at African schools chess tourney
The rising young player amassed eight out of nine points in the Under-9 category. The win saw her qualify for the Woman Candidate Master (WCM) title, which will be awarded by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) next week. Another local player, Abhiram...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Rollers faction takes matter to BFA
A group led by Spencer Mmui recently went to court seeking to nullify the running of the club by Township Holdings, which is the club’s commercial arm. “We have had meetings before with the current executive committee and if we do not...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 02 May 2015
GU absolve Gumbo for poor start
Okaile shot down reports that some executive committee members are already expressing doubts over Gumbo and his technical team’s ability to reclaim the title they last won in 2008. “That is not true,” he said. “Every Monday we...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Full strength Zebras train in Francistown
Foreign-based players Mogakolodi ‘Tsotso’ Ngele who turns out for South African Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns, Ofentse Nato of Indian outfit Atletico de Kolkata and Omaatla Kebatho who plays for South African First Division club,...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
DStv supports Gabs Int. Music and Culture Week
Through Mulitchoice Botswana, Dstv, which enjoys a monopoly across Africa, has partnered with GIMC to offer revellers exciting experience at the weeklong festivities, which include music, poetry and comedy. Subscribers will stand a chance to win VVIP...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Kaybee hosts charity show in Ghanzi
The 29-year-old musician, who is working closely with Love Rules church in the show, has hosted charity events for several homes to help them raise funds to buy food. The charity show has been dubbed ‘Change A Life Worship...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Christian movement stages beauty pageants
The pageant will comprise of Miss Hope Teen Botswana and Miss Hope Botswana. There will also be an announcement of a specially elected Mr. Teen Hope Botswana. Each of the pageants has six contestants. Hope pageants coordinator Tlhatlhogo Sengawane...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
DJ Sbus 2020 Leadership Seminar receives lukewarm reception
Although his initiative has proven to be a success in his home country, there was a relatively low turnout at the seminar, which was held at the Tlotlo Conference Centre on Sunday. Leadership 2020 CEO Nicolas Regisford said the seminar was designed...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
SPEDU chief encourages stakeholder collaboration
Addressing a full meeting of the Selebi-Phikwe Town Council last week, Mokubung said SPEDU aims to stimulate sustainable economy for the town as evidenced by the major projects that are on going here. He said as an organisation they have the energy...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 02 May 2015
BancABC backs Atlas Mara to maiden profit
The London Stock Exchange-listed, Atlas Mara made a profit of $4.1m (P41 million) in the first half of the year compared to a $63.1 million (P631 million) loss in the same period last year. Former head of Barclays, Bob Diamond and Ugandan...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Phakalane housing sales boost BHC revenue
The increase comes on the back of strong sales from the Phakalane housing project. The corporation recorded revenue of P470 million in that year, which is an increase from the P300 million for the same period in 2014. The increase in revenue was...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Skills mismatch can be addressed
It was revealed at the meeting that whilst many graduates roam the streets, there are also many jobs that need skilled people. Some of the reasons raised were that the local employers were unable to pay market salaries for the few who may be...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 02 May 2015
Judges and President
02 May 2015
Criminals prowl Mannathoko ward
Plot owners are forced to replace stolen building materials. The thieves target items such as water tanks and cement. The Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) is also losing its electric cables to criminals. A walk around some of the residential houses...
02 May 2015
Exemption fees rile BOCODOL students
The learners completed their diploma programmes through distance learning at the institute and are now enrolled for their degrees. The learners say BOCODOL made them start their degrees at year two, as they had already covered the first year modules...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Re tswelela ka papisapuo e e reng go wela
E rile fa re tswelela pele, ra supa gore, lenatetshapuo le, le ka dirisiwa ka ditsela tse dintsi go raya dilo tse di farologanyeng. Re ne ra bua ka go wela tsela mo gone go rayang go tsamaya. Fa re re, e rile a sena go ja, Thulare a wela tsela...
2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Brother stabbed, another wounded in drunken brawl
Letlhakane police station commander, Michael Maphephu, said the suspected crimes took place at Gagara cattle post, two kilometres outside Letlhakane. The dead man and his wounded brother were from Mogorosi, a village near Letlhakane in the Boteti...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 02 May 2015
Decomposed body of 10-year-old girl found
The girl is yet to be identified. The Officer Commanding for the Mogoditshane District No. 13, Senior Superintendent Godfrey Tlogelang said even as investigations continue, police suspect murder. “We suspect its murder, but investigations are...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Grooving their way to fertility or not
Take Gaborone, for example – bearing in mind that the 50th anniversary is almost on us. Let’s have a quick run through in respect of some of its more important buildings to see how well or poorly informed we happen to be. As a starter,...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Suspect says police stole his money
Santani Kolane made the allegations when appearing before Village Magistrate, Priscilla Ditlhong, yesterday. The 30-year-old and two others are accused of stealing P70,000 and a Blackberry handset from one Michael Seleke at the Gaborone West...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
BOFEPUSU, opposition condemn judges suspension
Khama suspended Justices Key Dingake, Modiri Letsididi, Mercy Garekwe and Ranier Busang, over allegations of undermining the authority of Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo and bringing the judiciary into disrepute. The quartet started serving their...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Victorious BURS workers resume go-slow
Last week, the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) won an interim interdict setting aside a contentious ‘commitment letter’ the BURS had gotten striking employees to sign. The letter forbade workers from being on a go-slow or...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg,601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Water crisis cripples Marina operations
Patients considered “not very critical” and whose care and procedures required water were at risk of not being attended to because of the measures adopted by the hospital this week, as the water crisis deepened. Even the 200,000 litre...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
London clinic leaks HIV status of nearly 800 patients
The 56 Dean Street clinic in London's Soho sent out names and email addresses of 780 patients with HIV in an information sheet regularly sent out to people who attend the clinic. Patients were supposed to be blind-copied into an email but instead...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
In a loud voice Salang
Alebamo e ya ga Salang kgotsa Elizabeth jaaka a dirisa leina le mo go yone e na le dipina di robabobedi, tse tsotlhe di tlhamilweng le go kwadiwa ke ene ka sebele, ka a bolela fa a tswa kgakala le mmino o wa tumelo ya sekeresete. Dipina tse di...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 02 May 2015
Mekaloba e aba dintlha sesolo
Barati le balatedi ba ditlhopha ka go farologana ba letile beke ya botlhano ya liki ya be MOBILE ka mewa le dipelo tse di farologaneng jaaka bangwe ba eletsa gore ditlhopha tsa bone di tle di tswelele le bontle jo di setseng di bo dirile, bogolo jang...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 02 May 2015
Carter Morupisi o dirile dikgakgamatso kwa Malaka
Rre Morupisi o ne a supiwa fa pele ga barutabana, batsadi le bana ba sekolo fa e le ene yoo ikemiseditseng go thusa sekolo seo ka tsotlhe mo lenaneong la ‘Adopt-a-School’. Moletlo oo wa maemo oo neng o rulagantswe sentle ke barutabana ba...
475,Correspondent,, 02 May 2015
Well done Minister Olopeng; Im eating a humble pie
Most of my doubts were borne out of the fact that I didn’t know him. I however resolved that even though I have my misgivings, I will give him the benefit of the doubt and judge later. Its not advisable to judge something or someone without...
506,Thuso Palai,php69A9.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
Bakatisi bangwe ba tletse lenyatso waitse!
Mo bangwe ba bone ba supang maitsholo le maitseo fela a a sa itumediseng jaaka go bonetse ka Matlhatso fa mokatisi wa Gaborone United Rahman Allan Gumbo a ne a gana go bua le babega-dikgang. Mo dingwageng di le dintsi tse di fetileng, bakatisi ba ne...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 02 May 2015
Kgosikgolo Mosadi o tlotlomatsa BarwaKgodumo
Balete ba supile sentle fa ba tsaya ngwao ya bone ka tlhwaafalo jaaka ba ne ba tshologetse kwa kgotleng kgolo ya Ramotswa ka dipalo tse di kwa godimo go ya go amogela bojale le gone go ipelela letsatsi la morafe wa barwaKgodumo. Pele ga oura ya...
440,Teichler Rankoa,, 02 May 2015
Y-Care Charitable Trust Midnight Walk
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 02 May 2015
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