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Correspondent 22 February 2016

The girl who said 'no' to marriage

"I came from school at around 18:00, and Mum called me," Balkissa Chaibou recalls. "She pointed to a group of visitors and said of one of them, 'He is the one who will marry you.' "I thought she was joking. And she told me, 'Go unbraid, and wash...

BBC.COM 22 February 2016

Men and Health

Tumie Modise 22 February 2016

Royal Treat For Mookane Highfliers

Since she adopted the local primary school at the time the pass marks were not encouraging, Presidential Award recipient, Pinkie Setlalekgosi’s efforts seems to be bearing fruit. The tiny rural primary school is turning the corner as the...

Staff Writer 22 February 2016

Gabs Heat Blazes In 3x3 Basketball Opener

Gabs Heat’s Mallya Mokute put her team in front by scoring a number of three pointers as GC Spark players failed to communicate. Within five minutes of play, Gabs Heat had surged to a 5-3 lead. GC Spark played a more defensive game as their...

Dumisani Ncube 22 February 2016

Gilbert Back As Mhonda Cries Foul

Gilbert, who is making a comeback, beat newcomer Munya Mhonda by 13 votes to six as 19 delegates from BRU affiliates voted. However, Mhonda immediately disputed the outcome claiming there were irregularities and said he had taken the matter up with...

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 February 2016

All Square In Orapa

From the kick start, Orapa showed what their mentor described as ‘hunger’ midweek as they immediately raced forward and forced a corner in the opening minute. But it was Matebele who took the lead through Patrick Kaunda after four...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 February 2016

Notwane, Prisons XI Share Spoils

Led by playmaker Sithembile Mbuque, Notwane enjoyed much possession in the early stages of the game but failed to penetrate Prisons XI’s defence. Their first real chance saw them take the lead in the 17th minute when Mbuque delivered a good...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 22 February 2016

Rollers Crack The Whip

The game produced early drama, after Lesego Galenamotlhale’s mazy run ended with Simisani Mathumo clipping him in the box. Referee Joshua Bondo pointed to the spot and Tendai Nyumasi buried the spot kick to give Chiefs a second-minute...

Koketso Kgoboge 22 February 2016

Huge Turn Out At Face Fashion Week Auditions

FFW is a new fashion event scheduled to take place in November. Over 100 male and female models paraded in front of a judging panel that included modelling and fashion experts. The panel comprised South African model, Thabang Mmolotsi, Miss Botswana...

Dumisani Ncube 22 February 2016

UB Fashion Show Unlike Any Other

In front of a panel of judges, the models strutted down the catwalk and added personal touches to their poses. The show started off strong with a Xhosa culture-inspired line from local designer, Thato Gaofenngwe Mminatau. Her collection was so...

Mompati Tlhankane | 22 February 2016

Over P 918,000 Cash Given Away In The Sos Change My Life SMS Game

Orange Botswana’s Innovations and Value Added Services Lead Kebaneetse Force said this is an  SMS game which rewards customers for donating money to charity. “Each time the customer plays the SMS game, they donate P2 to charity and...

Staff Writer 22 February 2016

Old Mutual Board Chair Announces Life Insurance Plans

Speaking at the occasion to open Old Mutual Botswana’s headquarters at the Fairgrounds Park recently, Showa said they are only awaiting the authorities to issue them with the licence which could be any time soon. The  insurance company,...

Staff Writer 22 February 2016

Orange partners with Choppies

This initiative, which was aimed at celebrating Choppies’ birthday month by giving back to the community, was first launched in 2003. Last year, the promotion ran from October, the month in which Choppies Group was founded, to ...

Staff Writer 22 February 2016

Business Botswana Courts Japan Investors

The Japanese Business Federation is an economic organisation with a membership that comprises 1,329 representative companies of Japan. Member companies of the Japanese Business Federation specialise in different fields such as construction,...

Dumisani Ncube 22 February 2016

Botswana Life Honour Top Sales Agents

The event, which was held under the theme ‘dinner with the stars, underneath the stars’ saw women dominating the list as the top three who brought in millions. From the 20 agents, 17 of them were Botswana Life direct agents and three...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 February 2016

Negotiate with your Lenders!

After all, affordability, quality and safety are paramount for our children’s education. Shopping around for a loan should be no different. Loan providers want your business. They want to lend you money because that’s how they make...

Correspondent 22 February 2016

Botswana Still Has A Long Way To Go, British Diplomat Reflects

For my over-arching impression, I will stick with my 5 Cs as reported by the media here. They were not meant to usurp the President’s 5 Ds, but they were inspired by them. I see them as constructive comment rather than anything critical. It is...

Correspondent 22 February 2016

The UDC Must Move Beyond Childish Statements

The plethora of paranoia refusing to be receded from the UDC should be a call for mental concern. It is the platform where leaders are afraid of their own shadows yet want the masses to see bravery in them to a point where they feel to be deserving...

Correspondent 22 February 2016

Letter From �No Prroblem� Luanda

It is just before 4am local time and our chauffeur, Wilson, is rushing to reach the airport before 4:30am, which is our boarding time. Today he can freely speed because there are few vehicles on the road unlike the crazy traffic jams from the...

Thalefang Charles | 22 February 2016

ABBIE Almost Healed

Allow us to take a moment to give a brief summary of the history. Abbie went through an incredible life-saving operation in March 2015 to remove tumors over eight kilogrammes in her tummy. In total she has undergone eight surgeries, four in...

Correspondent 22 February 2016

Veils and tiara�s; not for every girl

Let me add that this is not a traditional African culture, but we have since adopted it anyway. This white dress and veil topic cropped on my mind a few days ago after I stumbled across a friend’s post on the same topic on social media. The...

Tumie Modise 22 February 2016

Battling To Understand

The trouble for me, and doubtless many others, is that I have so small an understanding of what is involved that I can be neither the one nor the other. I pick up a bit here and a bit there but still remain at a loss to understand why this enormous...

Sandy Grant 22 February 2016

Minister Olopeng�s Efforts To Support Local Fashion Industry Welcome

From last week’s meeting, one of the by-products has been the birth of the inaugural Botswana Fashion Week, a concept owned and run by a group of local youths who have formed an association whose mandate includes coordinating the fashion week...

Monitor Editor 22 February 2016

The 1908-10 Campaign Against Incorporation Into South Africa (Part 2)

In a published address, given in absentia, at the Inter-State Native College Scheme’s July 1908 Convention, Sebele addressed the issue of “Why South Africa Fails” head on by in part noting: “But then who is really to blame...

Jeff Ramsay | 22 February 2016

Multigrade Curriculum Guidelines Launched

The materials are intended for use at lower primary level (Standard 1-4) especially in rural areas with small learner populations, to improve access, quality, equity and accountability in learning and suite the requirements of a multi-grade teaching...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 22 February 2016

US Senators Applaud Botswana Anti-Poaching Efforts

“Of the countries that we have visited in the region, Botswana is doing a great job, in Mozambique there are areas where the animals are extinct,” Senator Jeff Flake said. He however said for Botswana to continue doing well there is need...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 22 February 2016

MoH �Shooter� Advised To Make Fresh Bail Application

Serumola, 46, who is alleged to have shot his girlfriend on and under her left breast before fleeing to South Africa on October 9, had just completed jail time for murder of a former girlfriend. On Thursday, he appeared before Gaborone High Court...

Mpho Mokwape | 22 February 2016

Blind Sex Offender Pleads For Release

Currently serving his 20-year sentence at Boys prison in Gaborone, Kgomotso was convicted and sentenced by Kanye chief magistrate, Janet Phosa in April 2013 after finding him guilty of sexually molesting three girls, who were under his custody...

Tumelo Mouwane 22 February 2016

Scouts Association Wants Chief Commissioner Removed From Office

The members who have temporarily, through a court order, interdicted Morgan Letsholathebe from holding office as their Chief Commissioner on Thursday appeared before Gaborone High Court judge, Justice Kebonang. This follows a leadership crisis that...

Mpho Mokwape | 22 February 2016

Murdered Witness Not Linked To CEO Case

The Police do not give state witnesses any protection, the Commissioner of Botswana Police Service, Keabetswe Makgophe told the media on Friday. He said the only time protection can be given is when there was strong evidence that the witness is under...

Sharon Mathala 22 February 2016

Entrepreneur finds niche in social media

Due to his hard work, persistency and determination, Mautsu says, he has managed to secure clients such as Diacore Marathon, BICA, Maitisong; Women’s Comedy festival within two years. “I had no office, and was using my cellphone to...

Pauline Dikuelo | 22 February 2016