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Correspondent 06 July 2015

It will be the second time that the 55-year-old Gabaakanye attempts to convince the Higher Court judges to overturn his journey to reuniting with his Maker, following another attempt in his last court appearance when the case was postponed to the...

Mpho Mokwape | 06 July 2015

Go Masisi

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 06 July 2015

Matjitji party fails to live up to hype

Matjitji Party is on its third edition of hosting female celebrated parties. The event has a reputation of attracting a huge crowd every year. Despite being referred to as a micro crowd urban event, this year’s installment of the Matjitji...

Dumisani Ncube 06 July 2015

Zebras coach, Peter Butler addressing journalists after the game against Lesotho. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Butler here to stay

Zebras drew 1-1 in the second leg match played against Lesotho at the National Stadium on Saturday. The result spelt the end for the Zebras in the qualifiers as Lesotho progressed to the next stage through an away goal rule. “It was a...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 06 July 2015

How the Zebras fared against Lesotho

Goitseone Phoko 7 Not a bad performance from the Gaborone United goalkeeper who made some good saves. He cannot be faulted for the goal he conceded. His ball distribution was also good on the day. Obonye Moswate 6 He did well defensively...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 06 July 2015

Revelers throng Major League gig

By 10pm, there was no space left on the two dance floors, named after Major League’s heat tracks Tha Bizness and Slyza Tsotsi. Some of the revellers eventually had to hang around by the club’s balcony, as there was no space...

Dumisani Ncube 06 July 2015

BDP must digitalise voting process

While voting went without the usual incidents, it is the long dragging process that have become a worrying factor; the begging for urgent polling changes to save the party time and money. To put the matter into perspective, the voting was scheduled...

Monitor Editor 06 July 2015

Lotlamoreng is the latest chief to enter politics

Bogosi and politics

This is good for this country because bogosi is no more. Politics has taken over and that is why our chiefs must now change to join those who are beating them as they always say: “If you can’t beat them join them.” It is a fact...

Correspondent 06 July 2015

Let us be honest to the public

And when I recently read in our independent media that the US embassy had taken interest in the alleged corruption scandals of our DIS director Isaac Kgosi, I really got interested to see what the Americans, especially think of the Isaac Kgosi case....

Correspondent 06 July 2015

Huawei South Africa director product marketing, Yudi Ramabaran. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Huawei P8 officially launched for African markets

The Johannesburg launch marked the last leg of a world tour with stops in Bangkok, Singapore, and New York since the global unveiling that was held in London in April. Yudi Ramabaran South Africa’s Huawei director product marketing and...

Thalefang Charles | 06 July 2015

Hostile operating environment undermines Sechaba profitability

Announcing the 2015 full-year results on Friday, Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) Managing Director, Johan De Kok said for the first time the alcohol levy is now higher than the official excise cost as it stood at P183.3 million as at December...

Isaac Pinielo 06 July 2015

BDP congress boosts small-scale entrepreneurs

On Tuesday, The Monitor went around the town and discovered that most of the lodges and hotels in the town were booked to capacity, as confirmed by hotel officials. The congress brought an economic boost for small-scale entrepreneurs who took...

Ivy Matlho 06 July 2015

Not Yet Uhuru for Lotlamoreng II

The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Planning had advised Lotlamoreng to state the time, period and dates in which he wants leave. Lotlamoreng did not attend Ntlo ya Dikgosi’s last sittings, which ended last...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 July 2015

Tshekedi, Mokaila reject Masisi

Though sailing through to beat five other candidates, Masisi failed to get the backing of President Ian Khama’s brother and minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Tshekedi Khama, who endorsed Tebelelo Seretse. Also snubbing Masisi was...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 06 July 2015

Justice Walia to make a ruling on his recusal

Attorney Friday Leburu on Friday asked the judge to recuse himself in the matter that state is prosecuting his client Patrick Chirunga, for the murder of the University of Botswana professor early this year. Leburu had made an urgent application for...

Mpho Mokwape | 06 July 2015

Botswana judge to chair Lesotho commission of inquiry

The SADC Double Troika reached this decision at a summit held in Pretoria, South Africa on Friday, to establish an urgent independent Commission of Inquiry into the killing of Lesotho’s former army chief Mahao near Maseru 11 days ago. The SADC...

Oarabile Mosikare 06 July 2015

Khama threatens action against Moswaane

Speaking during the party’s national congress on Friday, Khama said that such cynical utterances about the party catapult in indiscipline, and violate the party’s constitution. He added that members who malign the BDP are irresponsible...

Onalenna Kelebeile 06 July 2015

DK surprise return to leadership

Weeks prior to the Mmadinare elective congress, the party invited candidates wishing to contest for any position in the central committee to apply to the central committee. This was to give leadership a chance to vet candidates. But then on the last...

Onalenna Kelebeile 06 July 2015

Pondering mass migration

With concerns there increasing so rapidly the question raised, and subsequent comment could have been published in London. Instead, the newspaper’s headline, ‘Botswana: Land of the Foreigner’ suggested that similar concerns,...

Sandy Grant 06 July 2015

The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 7) � Khama�s �magnificent offer�

The following day, Khama signed a document, drafted by Warren’s accomplice the Rev. John Mackenzie, in which it was stated: “I, Khama, Chief of the Bamangwato, with my younger brothers, and heads of my town, express my gratitude at the...

Jeff Ramsay | 06 July 2015

Is nudity art?

The piece of art depicted the President as some form of naked warrior, ready for war, only that his choice of weapon was not only a spear but some other part of his anatomy. As expected, the artist got a lot of headache for the painting; the piece of...

Tumie Modise 06 July 2015

Vusi leaves gospel lovers in a joyful trance

Well-appreciated by gospel music lovers of every age and background, Vusi proved beyond reasonable doubt that he is a talented performer. The sensational artist recently signed a three-year deal with Brave Heart and they were solely responsible for...

Mompati Tlhankane | 06 July 2015

Zebras defender Katlego Koobake tussles for the ball with Lesotho player, Litsepe Marabe during the two sides' CHAN qualifier on Saturday

Zebras out of CHAN qualifiers

The two sides had played to a 0-0 draw in Lesotho two weeks ago. Knowing very well that the Zebras were playing in front of their supporters at the National Stadium, Lesotho played a cautious game in the first half. There were no surprises in the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 06 July 2015

Masisi charms BDP faithful

From the onset it was a popularity test for Masisi, who following the October general elections, sent shockwaves when he was appointed to the number two position of the land. The Moshupa/Manyana MP had prior to the most contested elective congress,...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 06 July 2015

Mindhatch: Youth Development Fund success story

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Designing and a Diploma in Television (TV) and Film Production, Nthule is fully equipped with knowledge that has put him on a golden path. Like many Batswana youth, Nthule has a passion for creative...

Ulla Setswalo 06 July 2015

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