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The Historical Dictionary of Lesotho helpfully stated of Ambrose that, ‘perhaps the best measure of his role is his enormous annotated bibliography containing virtually every published and unpublished work that he could locate that has...

Sandy Grant 22 June 2015

The establishment of the protectorate(part 5) � � The English are not friends of the black man.�

“I have seen a newspaper in which it is said I asked for protection, also Gaseitsiwe and Khama. I do not understand this asking. The Bakwena were collected together as they are now when I went to the Cape to get guns and powder to defend myself...

Jeff Ramsay | 22 June 2015

Sexual healing prophets

A Maun woman lost twice to men of the cloth after they first had sex with her claiming to drive away the devils, and then after disappeared with a laptop and smartphone claiming the gadgets were possessed by thokolosi and needed cleansing. On...

Boniface Keakabetse 22 June 2015

Nation of copycats

For those with televisions at home, the black and white little boxes would usually enjoy a prime spot on top of tables, even the television (shop) box itself and for the more creative ones, a makeshift TV stand made of bricks and covered with a piece...

Tumie Modise 22 June 2015

Moswaane encourages mob justice

While in Botswana it is considered a serious crime to take the law in to your own hands, Moswaane believes that it is the right way to discipline criminals who continue to terrorise communities. The disgruntled MP alluded that many criminals go...

Lindiwe Mozola 22 June 2015

Old DC�s water bill haunts Serowe DIS

The DIS Serowe branch were shocked to learn that they are being disconnected because of outstanding water bills last week, as uncompromising WUC employees walked in determined to disconnect the office. However following the breaking of...

Staff Writer 22 June 2015

Biological wash bay recycling system launches

This is the first of its kind biological wash bay recycling system installed in Botswana. The system is designed to recycle wash bay water for reuse in car and truck washes. The two systems save up to 180,000 L per month (Enough water for sustaining...

Staff Writer 22 June 2015

Botswana water is bad�BOBS

This BOBS report confirms a finding about three years ago by the US Embassy here which also found water in Botswana to be unsafe for drinking. The US Embassy finding kicked up a diplomatic storm with the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water...

Pini Bothoko | 22 June 2015

Illegal fishing rages on at lake Ngami

Apparently, the fishermen visit the shores of the lake in the middle of the night to cast their nets. Assistant superintendent Moutlwatsi Ikobeng of Sehitwa Police station told The Monitor in an interview that since March they have investigated 16...

Boniface Keakabetse 22 June 2015

I stole, but not in the way It was described

Chaba told Detective Constable Kabelo Keikotlhae that he had indeed stolen the goods but not the way it was potrayed in court. He said he had taken the phones but not broken into the house as stated. Keikotlhae who was also the state witness told...

Lebogang Baingapi 22 June 2015

BOPEU road shows target 30 000 membership

In an interview with The Monitor in Maun during a road show here on Saturday, BOPEU president Andrew Motsamai said that BOPEU currently has 28,000 members. He said they expect to hit the 30,000 mark in membership after the conclusion of the...

Boniface Keakabetse 22 June 2015

Orange Klif country tour starts

The phone was launched in the presence of Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi at this year’s World tele-communications and world information society Day (WITSD) in Gantsi in May. The seven towns tour starts with Jwaneng today, before moving to...

Staff Writer 22 June 2015

MoESD, BTU resolves pending issues

The two parties made joint recommendations to the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) to advise them. The MoESD public relation officer, Silas Sehularo confirmed that they had met with teachers’s union and jointly made...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 June 2015

Tshireletso commend FNBB foundation winter shoe drive

Invited guests, media and FNBB staff together with the Minister braved the cold winter breeze during a barefooted walkathon. The FNBB Foundation used the walkathon to illustrate the plight of primary school pupils across the country who attend school...

Staff Writer 22 June 2015

Dog meat festival under way in China despite outrage

About 10,000 dogs will be slaughtered for their meat at the Lychee and Dog Meat Festival in Yulin in Guangxi province on Sunday and Monday to mark the summer solstice, state media said. One retired school teacher from Tianjin hit the headlines when...

Correspondent 22 June 2015

Teachers urged to collaborate to improve English spelling

Officially welcoming the teachers at a workshop held at University of Botswana (UB) last week Friday, Morake said his ministry would welcome any initiative that enhances what teachers are doing in class. He said although the issue of correct...

James Kgosi 22 June 2015

Orange unearths Africa�s innovative spirit

According to http://searchcio.techtarget.com ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and...

Staff Writer 22 June 2015

Leading citizen ict company appoints new CEO

Her movie star looks once earned her a movie role in Botswana’s first ever Hollywood production, the No.1 Lady’s Detective Agency movie, otherwise known as Mmaramotswe. She still remembers vividly how she spent days with the likes of...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 22 June 2015

Bayport lauded for responsible lending

The Smart Campaign certification is an independent global endorsement that provides an “objective seal of confidence that a financial institution is doing everything it can to treat its clients well and protect them from harm.” The...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 June 2015

New eatery highlights Palapye�s rapid expansion

Palapye is in line to become the third largest urban centre in Botswana, with several major establishments having taken place or due to do so, such as the Botswana International University of Science and Technology, expansion of Morupule Coal Mine...

Bonte Seepi 22 June 2015

Minister of Trade and Industry Vincent Seretse officially opening the renovated DHL offices. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

DHL gives head office P6m facelift

The world-class facility is expected to provide a conducive working environment for competitive service delivery and improved customer satisfaction. Speaking during the launch last week, DHL Express Vice President Operations (Sub Saharan Africa),...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 June 2015

Moswaane wants undeveloped plots repossessed

Moswaane was addressing a kgotla meeting in Monarch last week. He said some people were allocated those commercial plots 20 years ago, but to date they have not developed them even though many youth that have secured money from youth funds do not...

Lindiwe Mozola 22 June 2015

Redirect the assistance children have now grown-up

The government should now focus on other issues like the first citizens (our elders).Tandabala is not enough to sustain our elders, we are next-door to enter the gates of developed countries so our laws, our focus, our assistance should not bypass...

Correspondent 22 June 2015

Become a �smart shopper� part 2

Can you remember what happened when you got to the shops to cause this? Shopping can be rewarding or maddening. We buy stuff we need. We buy stuff we want.And sometimes we buy stuff we neither need nor want, not always knowing why. Last week,...

Correspondent 22 June 2015

Choppies story should motivate local investors

We are today talking about a company whose shares at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange were being snapped up like fat cakes following its listing and has gone a step further by signalling its intention to acquire ten stores in Kenya, which is one of...

Monitor Editor 22 June 2015

Moeding Alumni Artists performing with African Chamber Ochestra at the Total Musical Immersion Concert at Matlwaneng Theater

MAA takes audience on choral voyage

The choral night dubbed Total Musical Immersion Concert featured South African ensemble, African Chamber Orchestra (AFCOC) and Moeding College choir. While the event started a bit late due to audience trickling in slowly, the performance was beyond...

Dumisani Ncube 22 June 2015

Sankoyo Bush Bucks have also recorded significant amount of revenues through gate takings during their home games

Rollers record highest revenue

They managed to get P1 million plus from the over 15 beMOBILE Premier League games and over P200, 000 gate takings from five games that they played in the Mascom Top 8 games. Rollers also received P500, 000 after finishing as the runners up in the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 22 June 2015

Dj Fresh still a fan favorite

This was evident during his performance at the Toyota Desert Race’s Don't Spoil it campaign show on Saturday at Molapo Piazza. The 5FM deejay played a mixture of old and modern hits and his performance proved very popular with the...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 June 2015

Amanandos stage epic show at Dros

By 11pm, DJ Kuchi warmed the stage for the youthful group who put on a sterling performance that left excited revellers begging for more. When Amanandos took to the stage, they immediately took their fans down the memory lane when they performed...

Mompati Tlhankane | 22 June 2015

BPL partners with Huawei

BPL chief executive officer, Bennett Mamelodi said the deal would help reduce lapses in communication between the relevant stakeholders in the league. The new partners will provide the club chairpersons, referees and the secretariat with gadgets. He...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 22 June 2015

Delegates at the First Division South annual general meeting yesterday. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

First division wants autonomy

The proposal was made at the league’s annual general meeting held at Lekidi Center yesterday. Moving the proposal, Jwaneng Galaxy FC spokesperson, Kealeboga Ramogobya said time was now for the First Division to have its own board in the lines...

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 June 2015

Notwane are in trouble over their decision to take football disputes to court

Notwane charged with misconduct

On Friday, the Botswana Premier League (BPL) chief prosecutor, Tshiamo Rantao served the fallen giants of football to appear before the national disciplinary committee at a date yet to be confirmed. The issue started when FC Satmos lodged a protest...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 22 June 2015

Hong Kong's LEE KA YWAI, Botswana's China Mitswi and Carlos Dambe at Gaborone Open Karate Championship. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Botswana impresses against Hong Kong fighters

The annual championship attracted athletes from as far as Hong Kong, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Having invited karatekas from Estonia last year, the Botswana Karate Association (BKA) issued invites to four individual karate champions from Hong...

Tumelo Mouwane 22 June 2015

Chess clubs told to get organized

Speaking at the BCF’s annual general meeting (AGM) held in Lobatse on Saturday, the federation president Tshenolo Maruatona said in order to reach international standards of competitiveness, chess clubs need to invest their time in the...

Tumelo Mouwane 22 June 2015

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Correspondent 22 June 2015

Chess President happy with development programme

Speaking at the annual gathering held in Lobatse over the weekend, Maruatona stated that despite challenges the committee faced in the past year, they have done well with grassroots development and taking the sport to higher levels. “This has...

Tumelo Mouwane 22 June 2015

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