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Correspondent 24 August 2015
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Saleshando and Boko
Correspondent 24 August 2015
BDF Cheetahs in red vs Gabs Hogs Pic Kabo mpaetona
Gaborone Hogs and LKC qualify for final
Hogs booked themselves a spot in the final by hammering their long time rivals, BDF Cheetahs by 21-3 on Saturday afternoon. LKC on the other hand, pulled a slim margin victory of 22-23 over UB Rhinos on Friday night. Hogs showed their intention to...
Calistus Kolantsho | 24 August 2015
MORRIS RUDZIVO
Sankoyo stun Chiefs
Ngurungu who lost their first two premier league games, rose to the occasion and redeemed themselves by collecting three points from the high riding Magosi to send the village in to all night celebrations. The game attracted a large crowd and by...
Boniface Keakabetse 24 August 2015
Champion Chienderamwano.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Chienderamwano wins Gaborone classics title
The reigning Mr Zimbabwe beat competition from 13 other competitors to win the cash prize of P5 000 and supplements worth P5 000. The competition was divided into two categories of junior men of under-23 and the seniors. The Gaborone Classics...
Mompati Tlhankane | 24 August 2015
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Donkey cart transportation for Matsiloje pupils
This is already taking place in the Matsiloje area where children from Pobepobe lands, 15km from Matsiloje, village are currently being transported to school in a donkey cart. North East District Council Chairperson Florah Mpetsane disclosed this...
Pini Bothoko | 24 August 2015
Francistown launches Tati Nickel Young Stars tournament
The launch was held at the Francistown Tennis Club courts. The public relations officer of Tati Nickel, Tebogo Rapitsenyane said their company partnered with the Francistown School of Tennis to support sports activities in Francistown. He said they...
Faith Siako 24 August 2015
Yellow and Keaotshepha Omphile Pic Kabo Mpaetona
Rollers, Galaxy share spoils
Former Rollers players Boitumelo Mafoko and Tebogo Sosome were in the starting line up for Galaxy while former FC Satmos goalkeeper, Ezekiel Morake also made it in the first 11. Rollers’ new signings Joel Mogorosi and Carl Finnigan sat on the...
Kabelo Boranabi | 24 August 2015
Mobi Dixon
Mobi Dixon pulls a crowd at cigar lounge
Mobi Dixon, real name Mabi Nthuli, was performing in the country for the first time. He told Showtime that he has spotted Samantha Mogwe as his potential local collaboration. He said Mogwe is one of the local artists he wishes to feature in his soon...
Sharon Mathala 24 August 2015
No consultation with teachers
Secondly, the protection of the type of knowledge and skills have to be the most appropriate and their imparting itself executed in the  most diligent and efficient manner. Both these are concepts that we share with a lot of other people. The...
Correspondent 24 August 2015
Let�s fast track Lake Ngami economic diversification
There are no doubts that the envisaged fishing industries can go a long way in creating employment for thousands of Batswana directly and indirectly. We also hope that the envisaged horse rides, lake rides, chalets, lodges and hotels to be built...
Monitor Editor 24 August 2015
The establishment of the protectorate (part 13) - �The syndicate�
From 1890 Sebele’s claim to be Kweneng’s “Sovereign of the Soil,” in direct contradiction to the sovereign authority asserted by the British Crown through the Orders-in Council of 1890-91, was reinforced by his partnership...
Jeff Ramsay | 24 August 2015
When You Get Robbed- Part 2
That night of the burglary no sleeping took place in our flat at all. Every time I caught, a struggle on its own, my missing stuff would then just flash in my dreams and then I would wake up in a sweat and pray the whole robbery was just a bad dream....
Tumie Modise 24 August 2015
Needing a great deal more public attention
With similar justification, he might also have lamented that a similar absence of debate and sensible critical comment followed the publication both of Ray Molomo’s book on the ins and outs of the National Assembly, and  General...
Sandy Grant 24 August 2015
The story of a drunken editor
A prominent editor of a powerful newspaper recently caused all sorts of drama as he resisted arrest, drove under heavy influence of alcohol, and worse, without a license. I may even be understating this embarrassing case, because to say that he was...
Correspondent 24 August 2015
Striving for top position
Celebrating a feat of moving up from 11th position in 2013 to third countrywide last year, the school at the bottom Kgale hill south of Gaborone, has declared academic war on the best performing junior secondary, Orapa CJSS. For many years now, the...
Baboki Kayawe 24 August 2015
How much income will I have in retirement?
Hopefully, you’ve been sensible and saved some money from your salary each month over your working life to build up assets that will provide you with income. The question now is how much money should you take as Income each...
Correspondent 24 August 2015
Lorato Morapedi
NDB supports Chobe Agric show
The region includes the Pandamatenga farmers, the largest commercial farmers in Botswana. This cropping season, the Pandamatenga commercial farmers ploughed 31,559 ha with total harvest estimate of 30,000 metric tons, which represents 10 percent of...
Staff Writer 24 August 2015
Letshego. an excelling pupil receiving his award at the ICT Fair prize giving event in Palapye
Letshego sponsors ICT fair awards
The  ICT fair was  also supported by  the host University,  and BOTASH. Making a presentation at the awards ceremony, Consumer Economist from Letshego, Nelson Letshwenyo,  emphasized the importance of managing money. He said...
Bonte Seepi 24 August 2015
Modukanele. BOSETU president
BOSETU wants to run teachers day
He was speaking at the  19th annual conference in Palapye,  under the theme: ‘Revitalizing BOSETU from Narrative to Practical Execution of Core Mandate’. “Teachers Day is currently funded by the government, we want to...
Bonte Seepi 24 August 2015
Bokamoso hospital
Both GPH, Bokamoso hospitals have issues with BOMAID
While Bokamoso and BOMaid recently issued media statements announcing that BOMaid members will now be required to deposit funds prior to treatment, the Monitor on Friday found that the deposit system for BOMaid members had been implemented by GPH...
Staff Writer 24 August 2015
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Crocs devouring children, livestock
District Wildlife officials recently confirmed the rising cases of crocodiles attack on livestock and residents in the Setatunga and Tsanakona areas. Senior Wildlife warden, Isaac Nato of the Problem Animal Control Unit at Department of Wildfire and...
Boniface Keakabetse 24 August 2015
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Lake Ngami To Transform Into Economic Giant
The sustainable land management project, which is being under taken by UNDP has funded the feasibility study to setup a fish processing plant in Sehitwa which will improve fish business in the area. Moreover, government has facilitated a lucrative...
Boniface Keakabetse 24 August 2015
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China Stock Market Crash: Global shares nosedive, panic grips investors
Wall Street's Dow Jones was nearly 6% lower in early trading after plunges across Europe. London's FTSE 100 index was down by more than 6% in afternoon trade, with major markets in France and Germany down by 7% and 6% respectively. The sell-off hit...
BBC.COM 24 August 2015
New projects to boost Lobatse � Mayor
In an interview with Monitor Business, Kruger said Milk Afric project has since kick started on a positive note as it has already sent 15 students to the United States of America (USA) for intensive study ahead of the launch of operations in six...
Tumelo Mouwane 24 August 2015
I am Homosexual Who Wrecks Marriages
The tale dates back to when I was still a teenager. By then I had already accepted myself as a homosexual. The problem was Lobatse did not, especially married women. My presence was judged in public transport, market places even at church. Some of...
Correspondent 24 August 2015
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Fashion X ushers summer in style
While many critics believe that no industry is more fickle than the fashion one, which can be referenced to the local fashion market that is still to really take off, those that dare to dream continue to defy the odds and create sheer masterpieces...
Mpho Mokwape | 24 August 2015
Gunners celebrating Pic Kabo Mpaetona
Gunners on the rampage
Gunners however had an upper hand and were able to construct threatening moves towards the goal posts. The game went into recess without goals. Just four minutes into the second half, Gunners threatened once again and nearly got the lead but Jomo...
Ivy Matlho 24 August 2015
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Gabz fm switched off for 2 days
According to the information reaching The Monitor two antennas belonging to Gabz Fm were disconnected Thursday night. The Monitor has learnt that its competitor Yarona FM is responsible for the blackout, after Yarona  FM station manager David...
Sharon Mathala 24 August 2015
Maria Machailo Ellis.PIC.MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Private sector awards launched
The ‘Private Business Growth Awards’ will be held in October this year and are open to every Business Botswana member who has been operating for more than three years. Other selection criteria include private businesses that have...
Pauline Dikuelo | 24 August 2015
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