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In this week's paper

L M Leteane 21 September 2015

Serowe Mall at sunset

See the full article here: Reminiscing from TH

Thalefang Charles | 21 September 2015

Turmoil within our football teams should be avoided

To some, it is more than a football team, but an institution. Some have even joked that we are all born as Township Rollers supporters, but we change allegiances along the way as we grow. The recent much talked about court judgement threw a spanner...

Thuso Palai 21 September 2015

Boswelatlou By-elections

Pauline Dikuelo 21 September 2015

Lottering Donates To His School

Through the funds, which he raised during the Juggle – A- Thorn sessions for his trip to Barcelona FC training camp, the Form 3 learner took half of the funds to procure the resources for the school he attends. Lottering managed to raise P26,...

Dumisani Ncube 21 September 2015

Notwane And Fighters Settle For A Draw

Fighters came into the match after another stalemate against against Modipane United in their last match. Notwane was looking at pulling a win since their arrival into the lower league. The side also banked on using the experience of their new coach,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 September 2015

Rollers Move To The Top

The match was evenly contested in the first half, with both teams having fair chances upfront. Midway through the first half, Rollers took control of the match and created more chances, but failed to convert them into goals. Segolame Boy had a...

Tumelo Mouwane 21 September 2015

GU End Police XI�s Winning Streak

Police XI came into the match sitting at the top of the log, with one draw and five wins while GU were perched on sixth position with eight points and fresh from a midweek victory against Miscellaneous. GU started the game in a strong form, giving...

Kabelo Boranabi | 21 September 2015

Rail Park Mall Turns Four

The event was packed with activities for the entire family as the festival started in the morning. These included a parade through the shopping mall with jugglers, acrobats and drum majorettes. Various games and competitions took place on the day....

Staff Writer 21 September 2015

Renewable Energy Could Plug Power Shortages

Officially opening the International Conference on Clean Energy for Sustainable Growth in the  Developing Country recently, Bolele said government is promoting the use of renewable energy, especially solar to increase its share in the energy...

Onalenna Kelebeile 21 September 2015

FNB & Camelot Spa Launch New Offering For Black Card Holders

FNBB Director (Retail), Boitumelo Mogopa, said the innovation came as a token of appreciation for their clients who have remained with FNB over the years. “Our clients are very dear to us, and they have trusted us as their banking partner over...

Staff Writer 21 September 2015

Let Us Join Hands To Fight Alcohol And Drug Abuse

In the same story, the officer commanding Maun policing district, Abraham Kesupetswe, echoed Moremi’s complaints, stating that many cases of rape recorded in Maun occur when people are at entertainment centres. He said majority of women are...

Monitor Editor 21 September 2015

Retired Chaplain Moleofe � You Know Nothing About BDF

You must know that whenever I have to respond to your misdirected anger and half-truths of your column, I do so with a bit of guilt. I do so knowing that I am probably being just like you, I am probably not keeping my oath to keep military affairs...

Correspondent 21 September 2015

Stop Provoking Teachers, Dow Warned

Delivering  a keynote address at the Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors’ Conference in Francistown last Saturday, Mmolotsi accused Minister  Dow of doing everything within her power to reverse...

Shingirai Madondo 21 September 2015

The Establishment of the Protectorate (part 17) � �Defining The Enemy"

The timing of the visit is interesting not only because it coincided with the period that Cecil Rhodes and his deputy Dr Jameson were away in Britain, but also because it turned out to be one of Loch’s last official activities. When Khama...

Jeff Ramsay | 21 September 2015

So you want a baby?

Last week an old friend-we lost contact a couple of years ago when she packed her bags and abruptly went abroad- asked me a very candid question.  We are almost the same age and back in the days, we were very close even at tertiary. But now my...

Tumie Modise 21 September 2015

The Right Tools For The Job - But What Job?

The first questioned; what real role the BDF is supposed to play when its supposed role, defending the nation, is in reality no role at all – because none of the country ’s neighbours are likely ever to attempt an attack, let alone an...

Sandy Grant 21 September 2015

Diagnofirm Staff Bless Abandoned Kids

The philanthropic staff at Diagnofirm mobilised their own resources after reading about abandoned children at Marina, according to Diagnofirm staff member Boitumelo, who spearheaded the philanthropy. “After reading about the situation of...

Staff Writer 21 September 2015

Muzikiza Toast Of The Day At Gantsi SSS

The shining star of the moment was Dominic Muzikiza, who scooped almost all the prizes and ultimately the overall student. The Form 5 student attributed this to hard work and motivation from his parents and teachers. “I don’t think I...

Leinanyana Tsiane 21 September 2015

First Job Summit Next Month

The Human Resources Development Council (HRDC), head of communications and marketing, Faith Tuelo said her organisation is in the process of ensuring that strategies that would help qualified human resources are put in place. “We are working...

Kabelo Boranabi | 21 September 2015

FNBB Helps Clients Minimise The Impact Of Load-Shedding

The Generator Finance loan from FNBB comes as solution to help mitigate the impact of power shortage in the country. The power shortages have become a regional phenomenon and it is becoming increasingly difficult to increase power imports so as to...

Staff Writer 21 September 2015

Immigrants Are A Biosecurity Threat � Molao

The assistant minister of agriculture, Fidelis Molao said this while officiating at the biosecurity border campaign held in Ramokgwebana last Thursday. The campaign was held under the theme ‘Taking Biosecurity To Travellers’ with the...

Pini Bothoko | 21 September 2015

Accused Person Threatens To Kill Witness

Omphemetse Moilwa, a state witness in a  case in which her boyfriend  Mosimanegape Londaba is an accused person, told the court that she the day she left court on August 16, 2014, Londaba assaulted her for three  consecutive days. She...

Lebogang Baingapi 21 September 2015

Botswana, Zimbabwe Chiefs To Address Cross-Border Crime

Jackalas No 1 village chief, Tapson Jackalas disclosed this when giving welcome remarks during a bio-security border campaign held in Ramokgwebana last Thursday. He revealed that villagers located along the border are living in terror of...

Pini Bothoko | 21 September 2015

Prostitutes, Gays Excluded From Blood Donation Efforts

This was said during a stakeholder seminar where officials from the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) stated that gays, lesbians and sex workers pose threats toward blood safety due to their perceived sex lifestyles. In short the NBTS does...

Lindiwe Mozola 21 September 2015

Ex-Cop Given Suspended Sentence For Burning Car

The accused, Atlholang Mojanki, was convicted for partially burning a car belonging to Letsweletse Matome at Mmei Junior Secondary School in Francistown damaging property worth P4,000 in the process. Basupi sentenced the 35-year-old Mojanki on...

Lebogang Mosikare | 21 September 2015

Drug, Alcohol Abuse Worry Moremi

Moremi was guest speaker at the anti-alcohol and drug abuse campaign that was held for Maun youth under the theme ‘My Youth, My Responsibility, Be Sober’. The campaign was organised by the Botswana Police Service in Maun.  The main...

Boniface Keakabetse 21 September 2015

BCP To Join UDC In 2016

The BCP revealed their plans to join the UDC in their familiarisation meeting with the Botswana Public Sector Union (BOPEU) leadership held at Babereki House on Thursday. BCP secretary general, Kentse Rammidi, executive secretary Akanyang Magama,...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 21 September 2015

Warning Shots Get Residents Panicky

Officer commanding Abraham Kesupetswe says only one gunshot was fired into the air to warn a 25-year-old burglary suspect who was resisting arrest. The suspect had been on the wanted list for some time. The rumour mill was on overdrive after the...

Boniface Keakabetse 21 September 2015

Hunting Ban Saps Livelihood Of Sankuyo Village

Elephants, too, are becoming frequent, unwelcome visitors, gobbling up the beans, maize and watermelons that took farmers months to grow. Since Botswana banned trophy hunting two years ago, remote communities like Sankuyo have been at the mercy of...

Staff Writer 21 September 2015

The politics of the hair, as the head patting season begins

Interestingly, black women have always been the policers of other black women’s bodies, and the choices they make despite the fact that black women tend to be viewed monolithically. Many people have referred to me as a ‘Koko ya...

Keletso Thobega 21 September 2015

Botswana Addresses International Atomic Energy Ass

We are confident that they will make a positive contribution to the Agency and we assure you of our firm support. Let me also use this opportunity to commend Director General Amano and his staff for their dedication, professionalism and excellent...

Correspondent 21 September 2015

Print Swim Collections Offer Fresh Look

The concept, brought to life by Ayanda Modisane and Oarabile Dimeku gave the audience a lot to talk about because it featured a variety of designs, some of which left tongues wagging. The most eye catching designs, a black see through swim suit,...

Dumisani Ncube 21 September 2015

Chiefs Overcome Gunners

The visitors won 1-0 in a match that attracted 12178 spectators. It was touted as the biggest match of the weekend, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. Though the supporters looked lively, both sides struggled to keep the ball on the...

Chakalisa Dube | 21 September 2015

Hide And Seek With Muti Man

A traditional doctor who claims to have helped a young man find a lucrative job and win back his lost girlfriend is pleading with the court to help him force him pay P10,000 for services rendered. The medicine man is also demanding a car he says his...

Lebogang Baingapi 21 September 2015

Entrepreneurs Week Attracts 250 Participants

Last week, about 250 entrepreneurs across the country attended the two-day workshop that was held under the theme, ‘Promoting youth entrepreneurship as a catalyst towards youth economic empowerment’. The event was divided into two...

Pauline Dikuelo | 21 September 2015