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Tsaone Basimanebotlhe 07 December 2015

Tussle for the ball

Kennedy Ramokone | 07 December 2015

Chiefs back to winning ways

The game began at a high pace, with Senatla Molefhe posing threat to the visitors’ defence. He dribbled past the Galaxy defence in the second minute, but shot wide. Magosi were dominant as the first half wore on, stretching Philani...

Tumelo Mouwane 07 December 2015

Gunners Crush Chouka�s Hopes

Both teams, after a tough time, registered wins in their previous encounters with Motlakase shocking Gaborone United 1-0 while Gunners walloped BR Highlanders 5-0. On Saturday, bottom-placed Motlakase started the match with guns blazing, making good...

Bonte Seepi 07 December 2015

Top Clash Ends Deadlocked

The game started at a snail’s pace due to high temperatures, but both teams still managed to challenge each other. Popa forced three corners in the opening five minutes. The Ostriches looked to the referee for a penalty on the seventh...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 December 2015

Inside the world's richest diamond mine

The operation, owned as a joint venture between De Beers and the government of Botswana, is the richest diamond mine in the world and, as managing director Albert Milton says, "one of the most important assets in the country." Nicknamed "the Prince...

CNN.COM 07 December 2015

Khama and BDP

Monitor Editor 07 December 2015

Nigeria's $500m typing error over MTN fine

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) initially said the $5.2bn fine had been reduced to $3.4bn. But NCC spokesman Tony Ojobo says the correct amount is $3.9bn. The original sanction was imposed in October for failing to cut off unregistered...

BBC.COM 07 December 2015

Top seed, Bonolo Mabote won this year's Top 16 Table Tennis tournament. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Top seeds win table tennis tourney

Butale had a rather challenging journey to the women’s title as she had to overcome two of country’s best in Tshepiso Rebatenne and Matshidiso Osi. “This is one of the most difficult tournaments as you have to play the...

Kabelo Boranabi | 07 December 2015

Olopeng cautions athletes as Botswana games start

Olopeng encouraged athletes to shun the use of performance enhancing substances and behave well. “In sport we believe that winning is a good habit. However, it should not be at all costs. Please do not be tempted to turn to performance...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 December 2015

Botswana players celebrate after winning the T20 World Group Mini- World Cup on Friday. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

Botswana cruise to cricket glory

Botswana managed 137 runs in their allotted overs with their rivals only managing 56 runs from 20 overs. Botswana had a brilliant start in the first innings with opening batsmen Karabo Motlhanka and Saad Moyhuddin putting together 74...

Dumisani Ncube 07 December 2015

Orange winner Thato Mahube (Black dress).PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Orange Empowers Women In Business

Three years ago, the foundation launched a women’s corporate gift challenge that provides an opportunity for women in business to showcase their products and services, learn from one another and also receive skills on business management. The...

Staff Writer 07 December 2015

Hollywood trio touches hearts

The trio arrived in the country on Thursday afternoon for the one-week long Arts and Entertainment Expo which is formally starting today at Molapo Piazza and Maitisong Theatre. On Friday, the trio spent the day facilitating a community outreach...

Dumisani Ncube 07 December 2015

Entrepreneur launches online agric system

The online platform, known as Agricultural Marketing and Early Warning Information (AMEWI) will provide information that farmers normally travel to agricultural offices to obtain. Supang said the platform would also link agriculture stakeholders to,...

Ulla Setswalo 07 December 2015

The African University Of The Twenty-First Century

The quiet revolution now going on in the cities of Africa in fact shows that the private sector is steadily taking over as major creator of wealth and of socio-economic opportunities. Most importantly, the new trend is not simply the concern of big...

Correspondent 07 December 2015

Zwelinzima Vavi speech at BOPEU Congress

This has been a real tragedy for many of us, who spent years building the Federation. The decision to derail the Federation, and turn it into a conveyor belt for Government, was not an accident, but a deliberate act, a conscious strategy to ensure...

Correspondent 07 December 2015

Botswana Games should stimulate Francistown economy

All things being equal an event of this magnitude being hosted for a week or two should spell significant economic spinoffs for Francistown. Transport to the games, food and lodging, expenditure on consumables and fast moving foods and beverages,...

Monitor Editor 07 December 2015

Police Warn Residents Against Cohabitation

Tatitown police constable, Mooketsi Malibala, cautioned residents against cohabitation during the commemoration of 16 days of activism against GBV held last Thursday. The event was held at the village Kgotla under the theme: “From peace in the...

Pini Bothoko | 07 December 2015

BOFEPUSU, UDC Forces Lock Horns At BOPEU Congress

With great oratory Motshegwa, used a parable of three candles individually tagged love, faith and hope. They were being blown hither and thither by the wind, resulting in a darkened house. In this parable, Motshegwa said there was only one...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 07 December 2015

The Diamond Polishers and Uncomfortable Realities

Minister Mokaila explained (Mmegi 24.11.15) that he had appointed a Task Force to recommend ways and means by which our polishers could better compete with their counter parts in China and India where costs are lower and productivity higher. It...

Sandy Grant 07 December 2015

Happy abuser�s day

Child abuse, sexual and domestic violence are among the most destructive experiences afflicting women and children. The prevalence of such violence takes an enormous toll on the lives of individual victims as well as the larger society, through...

Tumie Modise 07 December 2015

The Establishment Of The Protectorate (Part 27) � 2nd Audience With Chamberlain

In a separate letter to the Colonial Secretary, Chamberlain, the Dikgosi had further re-affirmed that: “We do not wish to talk again with the company; we will talk with you.” It had in fact been Chamberlain who had prodded the Chartered...

Jeff Ramsay | 07 December 2015

Motshwarakgole, Kenosi Rivalry Re-emerges At BOPEU Congress

At the recent BOPEU Congress in Palapye, Kenosi openly took an anti-BOFEPUSU stance. Motshwarakgole is the face of BOFEPUSU. Kenosi laid bare the shenanigans of power-play between BOFEPUSU and BOPEU and openly attacked BOFEPUSU for ill-treating the...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 07 December 2015

Francistown region pained by violence against women

Sethono said this while giving an overview of “16 Days of Activism Against GBV” commemoration held at Borolong Kgotla last Thursday. The event was held under the theme; ‘From peace in the home, to peace in the world: Make education...

Pini Bothoko | 07 December 2015

BAC Caps More Graduates

Eleven students graduated with first class degrees compared to last year’s five. The School of Business and Leisure had the highest number of Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree graduates. Speaking to The Monitor on the sidelines of the event,...

Tumelo Mouwane 07 December 2015

Leopard Eater In Court

The state alleges that the accused, Tom Tlhoolebe, on or about July 17, 2015 near Lobatse quarry, hunted a leopard without permit or licence or an exemption certificate authorising the same. The accused person pleaded guilty to the charge. Appearing...

Tumelo Mouwane 07 December 2015

Kanye robbery suspects. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

No Show In Court For Kanye Robbery Suspects

Mayibongwe Moyo who was escorted by heavily armed security forces appeared together with his fellow countryman, traditional doctor Evans Mhiwatiwa (43) before Extension 2 Magistrate Court. Their co-accused Gaofenngwe Seitiso (34) of Kanye and Thuso...

Mpho Mokwape | 07 December 2015

Beijing issues first red smog alert

The red alert is the highest possible, and has not been used in the city before, the state-run Xinhua news agency says. Authorities expect more than three consecutive days of severe smog. Cars with odd and even number plates will be banned from...

BBC.COM 07 December 2015

BDP CC To Consider Gaborone Region Proposals

Among the four proposals put to the BDP leadership is the request not to hold primary elections (Bulela Ditswe) for all five parliamentary seats in Gaborone. The proposal is that branches be empowered to bring forth a single consensus candidate to be...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 07 December 2015

Old Woman Collude With Foreigner

Basupi found the septuagenarian guilty of giving false information to a person employed in the public service in order to help a Zimbabwean to obtain Omang. The accused, Maria Ntatiwa, was found guilty of aiding Thapelo Elliot obtain Omang at Sowa...

Lebogang Mosikare | 07 December 2015

Man Pees Inside the Courtroom

This followed the Chief Magistrate Rebecca Motsamai’s refusal to deny Suping a visit to the restroom. While his co-accused, Gofaone Modukanele, was still cross-examining the Investigating Officer (IO), Suping pleaded with the magistrate to go...

Bonte Seepi 07 December 2015

Pula steel seals deal with scrap dealers

In an interview with Business Monitor, the spokesperson for Pula Steel, Brian Masenene, conceded the dealers had been complaining that they (Pula Steel) was taking business from them.Masenene said scrap dealers were worried that individuals would...

Faith Siako 07 December 2015

BTU traditional Group PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A Fun Filled BTU Cultural Night

The dinner, which was held under the theme, “Membership cultural diversity, a driving force behind unity and achievement” brought together teachers from across the country to celebrate the culture day. The teachers and a few local acts...

Tumelo Mouwane 07 December 2015

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