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Nation mourns Matsha tragedy

Sources say the truck was taking RADS students to their various homes at the end of the school term when disaster hit. Five students died on the spot whilst two others were confirmed dead upon arrival at hospital. The affected students are aged...

Sharon Mathala 16 November 2015

This week's front page

BBC.COM 16 November 2015

Matsha Students Accident � 111 students still hopitalised

The accident happened between 3pm and 4pm near Dutlwe village on Friday, killing seven students. Sources say the truck was taking RADS students to their various homes at the end of the school term when disaster hit. Five students died on the spot...

Sharon Mathala 16 November 2015

French jets bomb Syria

The airstrikes came two days after a series of terrorist attacks in Paris. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which France's President described as "an act of war." ISIS claims Raqqa as the capital of its so-called caliphate. The...

CNN.COM 16 November 2015

Zebras Clip Eagles� Wings

The visitors threatened first with a cross from key player, Bakary Sako on the left wing forcing Kabelo Dambe into a brave clearance. However, the Zebras showed no respect for the big names in the Mali team as they settled into their game plan....

Koketso Kgoboge 16 November 2015

Lost For Words

Moreri Sejakgomo | 16 November 2015

Economic Stimulus Package

Monitor Editor 16 November 2015

Panthers Win Historic Floodlit Opener

The first ever softball night game saw Panthers edging BMC Rivals 1-0 in a tightly contested match at the National Diamond. The game was also combined with the launch of the league sponsorship together with the unveiling of the lights, courtesy of...

Mompati Tlhankane | 16 November 2015

Dolphins Swim To Basketball Title

The game started with both teams looking to get early points, but kept it tight at the back. The first quarter, which was fiercely contested ended with the teams level at 18 points apiece. In the second quarter, Dolphins brought in a totally new...

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 November 2015

Botswana Boxing Association national championships

There were some upsets as some national team members failed to qualify for the semi final with the likes of Tefo Rammopudu losing 2-1 to Willox Garethata of Mafika Boxing Club. Mohammed Otukile, who also stood a good chance of making it to the semi...

Mompati Tlhankane 16 November 2015

BONELA Responds To SONA 2015

Botswana remains one of the few countries that have achieved the Abuja Declaration of committing at least 15% of its national annual budget towards health. This state of affairs is indeed plausible and desirable considering that Botswana remains one...

Correspondent 16 November 2015

Historic Victory Amplifies Zebras� Progress

The Zebras were heading into the weekend match with a very dismal record against Mali having lost in all three fixtures the two teams had played. But spurred on by more than 26,000 spectators, the Zebras deliverd victory. The Zebras were strong in...

Chakalisa Dube | 16 November 2015

Selebi-Phikwe KBL Distribution Depot Faces Closure

KBL’s corporate communications manager, Mokoro Ketsitlile confirmed to Showtime about the looming distribution depot closure. “Yes it is true that plans are underway to close down our Selebi-Phikwe sales and distribution depot and we...

Pini Bothoko | 16 November 2015

Budget Wisely, Shop Smart

Stick To Your Budget We usually get paid early in December and have to wait until the end of January to get paid again.  This can be 6 to 7 weeks between salaries.  We also have the tendency to spend all of our bonuses as a “treat...

Correspondent 16 November 2015

Orange�s New Summer Offers To Reward Customers

According to Laura Lefevre, Orange Botswana’s Marketing Offers Lead, the main objectives of the offers are to grow their customer base through new acquisitions as well as to boost their data leadership while at the same time animating their...

Staff Writer 16 November 2015

Mokgatlhe Calls For Further Liberalisation Of The Skies

Mokgatlhe was the guest speaker at the Aviation Pitso  held last week where he called for further liberalisation of Botswana skies to create increases in air connectivity, demand and ensure long-term sustainability of the services. ...

Staff Writer 16 November 2015

Stanchart Launches Offshore Fixed Income Product

The bank is the first in the market to make these investment instruments available to retail customers through a local distribution channel. Biswaroop Barua, group head of credit products at Standard Chartered Bank Singapore said the primary purpose...

Isaac Pinielo 16 November 2015

MTN To Offer Internet Alternative

According to MTN finance manager Mthulisi Malinga, through the licence they will be able to build frequency to wireless network allowing them to offer broadband without relying on other providers. “We are currently relying on Botswana Fibre...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 November 2015

The Monitor Editor Quashes Asparagaus Claim

However, there are those who engage in this kind of objectionable conduct and conceal their identity because they cannot defend what they put out to the public. This past week a ‘document’ allegedly posted on the GabzFM Facebook page,...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 16 November 2015

Khama�s message of condolence

On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Botswana and indeed on my own behalf, I wish to convey to the bereaved families, the school and Kang Community, as well as all Batswana, my heartfelt condolences and sympathies. This is not...

Ian Khama 16 November 2015

UDC�s Condolences To Matsha Families

Though the police investigations are ongoing to establish the cause of the accident, what is clear and does not have to await the conclusion of the exercise is that these children should not have been transported in this vehicle. It is regrettable...

Correspondent 16 November 2015

Francistown Is Haphazardly Planning

Firstly, all the beautiful bougainvillea  plants that surrounded the plot have been cut down. They provided a beautiful façade when they were in bloom. This plot is currently being levelled and paved. Upon enquiry, I was informed that the...

Correspondent 16 November 2015

BCPYL Rubbishes Dr Khama�s 2015 Sona

It must be noted also that, HE has shown a slight veer off, on his way of presenting the never fulfilled promises. He has this time around, resorted to putting open-ended promises with no time-frame attached, something not very well his style of...

Correspondent 16 November 2015

We Mourn With The Nation

This accident claimed the lives of seven students when the open truck they were travelling in to their homes overturned. We are informed five students died on the spot while two were certified dead upon arrival at the hospital. These were young lives...

Monitor Editor 16 November 2015

Those Who Have To Work Out There In The Sun

I haven’t heard of this happening in recent years but I certainly knew of a number of occasions when this had happened in and around Mochudi in the distant past.  And let’s remember that the phenomum was corroborated by no less a...

Sandy Grant 16 November 2015

The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 24) � �The Dikgosi Meet Chamberlain�

Having visited a London tailor the previous Saturday, the monarchs, along with Willoughby, arrived in the formal dress of the day, black suits with tails and top hats, boots and overcoats. Their secretaries also wore proper suits but with derby hats...

Jeff Ramsay | 16 November 2015

I am not your AUSI, I am your sister

So last week we were all minding our own business, or rather minding the government business that was taking place at the opening of the august house when out of the blue social media went abuzz with what I consider a silly catfight between two...

Tumie Modise 16 November 2015

TNMC Donates House To Visually Impaired Woman

Despite being faced with financial constraints, TNMC employees raised funds as part of their social responsibility initiative dubbed ‘Donate a day’ to give out to the community they serve. The beneficiary, Dzidzo Thomas was...

Faith Siako 16 November 2015

Diabetes On The Rise In Francistown �Medic

Doing the overview of diabetes at Donga Clinic that specialises in diabetes in the northern part of Botswana, Dr Ronald Luke warned people about the increased concern for the escalation of diabetes.  He said this during the commemoration of...

Pini Bothoko | 16 November 2015

130 Graduate At ABM Ftown Campus

Speaking at the graduation ceremony Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development Master Goya said education as a valuable investment, empowers the graduates with knowledge, skills and long term vision that will assist them to be innovative,...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 November 2015

Don�t Fear To Seek Medical Assistance � Muzila

Muzila encouraged people to screen and test for various diseases well in time to reduce complications.  She said this when officiating at Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (NRH) open day held on Thursday.  The event was held under the theme,...

Pini Bothoko | 16 November 2015

Police Investigate Chibuku Poisoning

Station Commander Superintendent Onneetse Gagogosha said it is alleged the suspect brought the Chibuku to the victims to share and he asked her mother not to drink. He said after drinking, they felt dizzy and started to vomit before they were rushed...

Correspondent 16 November 2015

BOPEU Launches 500 Housing Units For Members

To be known as BOPEU Enclave, BOPEU’s project will be a gated Estate with 24/7 security, and one, two and three bedroom apartments. There will also be a clubhouse, gym facility, swimming pool, volleyball and basketball courts as well as...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 16 November 2015

Man allegedly commits suicide after lodge burns

According to a source, the man who was cleaning the yard burnt litter, which set a Khawa Lodge thatched building ablaze. The man is said to have then committed suicide by hanging. Gantsi Police Station Commander, Superintendent Isaac Bojang,...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 November 2015

BMWU Accuses AG Of Meddling

The union wrote to Molokomme on October 10, alleging that the Registrar of Trade Unions and AG senior state counsel, Puso Motlhabane held a meeting after court session recently with disgruntled members to advise them on how they can file another...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 November 2015

ABM Univesristy college donates to SOS

Molefhi stated that in 2013, ABM University College undertook a three week study to establish and understand SOS as an organisation, its mandate, operations and the general perception that Batswana have about SOS. This study was driven by the...

Staff Writer 16 November 2015

�Interpol Has No Zim Soldier�s Record�

The Interpol revealed that the name appearing on the suspect’s passport, Michael Graduate Mutizwa, turned out not to exist in the Zimbabwean name database. This revelation could mean the man is slapped with a charge of obtaining a residence...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 November 2015

Brutal Rapist Appeals Sentence

The convict, Shepherd Ananias, committed the offence in March this year at the Francistown Golf Course.Kemoabetswe Mareme from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said that Ananias’ application could not be heard because they have not...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 November 2015

Wife Deserts Matrimonial Home

Ntwaagae came to court in mining reflector suit after her husband, Christopher Mabina, reported her for deserting her matrimonial home which consists of two minor children, despite a court order of October 13, 2015 which instructed her to return...

Lebogang Baingapi 16 November 2015

BOSETU Dismisses P10m Bootcamp

According to a savingram issued by the ministry to all senior secondary schools around the country and regional education offices dated November 10, 2015, a total of P9,115,450 on feeding the students over 14 days and P442,350 on facilitators...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 November 2015

beMobile Choral Spectacle

Every short break between the performances, the Boipuso Hall got lost in a mass choir as the audience demonstrated their love for choral, and that they too are choristers elsewhere. The choirs were competing in eight locally composed songs. The...

Thalefang Charles | 16 November 2015

Lubricants Manufacturer Smells Success

Global Lubricants manufactures industrial and automotive lubricants using bases of crude oil and additive technologies. Speaking during a tour of the company at the Somerset Industrial site last Wednesday, Sardar highlighted that the company has a...

Chakalisa Dube | 16 November 2015