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Goitsemodimo Kaelo 07 March 2016
Roof Top Diplomacy
Correspondent 07 March 2016
Cheetahs In Epic Win Over Rhinos
Rhinos slipped to a disappointing defeat to fired-up long time rivals who deserved a win from the first whistle. The worst followed as Rhinos’ poor defence allowed Cheetahs’ forwards to drive home from close range for their opening try....
Calistus Kolantsho
| 07 March 2016
Chiefs Halt Orapa�s Charge
The game started an hour late due to floodlights problem and saw Orapa United’s assistant coach Chippa Koolese rushed to hospital with a suspected mild stroke at halftime. The home side took the game to the visitors forcing them to make...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 07 March 2016
GU Hands Rollers Second Defeat
Midfielder, Thato Ogopotse scored the only goal of the match as early as the second minute following Rollers’ goalkeeper, Kabelo Dambe’s failure to handle the ball. The goal inspired Moyagoleele who dominated the first half...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 07 March 2016
Botswana Hit Mauritius For Six
Botswana dominated from start to finish with captain, Bonang Otlhagile expertly coordinating the hosts’ passes in the middle. Mauritius shot stopper, Nancy Berry, pulled several top drawer saves denying Lebogang Setereke and Thuto...
Tumelo Mouwane 07 March 2016
Colastraw Launches Anti-Drugs Campaign
Bonno ‘DJ Colastraw’ Ngaka stated that their main objective is to provide the youth with information on the harmful effects of alcohol and drug usage. DJ Colastraw highlighted that students remain a target for people who sell drugs, and...
Correspondent 07 March 2016
Francistowners Celebrate Multi-cultural Day
Speaking at a recent multicultural day at Donga, Butale said the event showcased the diversity of Botswana’s culture, and it was a celebration of different ethnic groups who reside in the city of Francistown. The festival was celebrated under...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 07 March 2016
Local Digital Directory On The Cards
The digital directory carries a number of features such as contact details, addresses, location, maps and a classified section. “The idea of developing this App came when I faced challenges of using the traditional directory which takes a...
Dumisani Ncube 07 March 2016
Call For Tougher Regulation Of Co-operatives
According to Mosienyane, local co-operatives need proper regulation to ensure smooth running especially that a lot of them have closed shop because of incompetent management that lacked regulation. “Co-operatives when properly regulated can...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 07 March 2016
Molale Trashes LOO�s Remarks
2. The Statement in the main casts aspersions on the execution of the country’s foreign policy, particularly citing Botswana’s position on the question of South China Sea. 3. The Leader of the Opposition, in his Statement, gives the...
Correspondent 07 March 2016
For The Good Of The Public Service, BOPEU Must Win Today
Strictly speaking BOPEU is the PUBLIC SERVICE OF BOTSWANA, and not just another trade union. BOPEU membership is unique in that it is the only one that is made up of the core, the heart and soul of the public service, the policy makers, the decision...
Correspondent 07 March 2016
Sport Not Just A Game Anymore
It has evolved into a gigantic multimillion pula industry which is a critical source of employment. Up to now sport has elevated the status of such luminaries like Nijel Amos, Mogakolodi Ngele and others to international stardom. The country...
Monitor Editor 07 March 2016
BIUST Vows To Produce Top-Notch Researchers
Professor John Cooke of BIUST made the remarks when officiating at the university‘s community engagement day at the university recently. He said that Botswana was rich in resources, but lacked the innovation to use the abundant resources to...
Lindiwe Mozola 07 March 2016
BOPEU Wants Three Ministries Of Education
“It is our view and conviction that dividing the Ministry of Education into three functional special areas to serve the country and the people of Botswana, will ignite better performance and bring about an improvement in the results,”...
Staff Writer 07 March 2016
Access � Available, Restricted or Denied
A start was being made in sweeping up the day before’s garbage, shops and supermarkets were yet to open and school children in dozens had the pavements to themselves and were making their way on foot to school, all white ankle socks and...
Sandy Grant 07 March 2016
The 1908-10 Campaign Against Incorporation Into South Africa (Part 4)
The limited franchise then enjoyed by non-whites in the Cape Colony was not to be extended to the other Provinces of the proposed Union. Elective offices at national level were, furthermore, reserved for those of “European descent.” On...
Jeff Ramsay
| 07 March 2016
Don�t Spare The Rod
Ultimately, who you are is how you’ll parent. You can only teach what you know. You can only give what you have. You can only build with the tools in your box. If for example you grew up in a home where there were no rules, where you could...
Tumie Modise 07 March 2016
BOPEU Spends Over P12 Million For Ftown Regional Headquarters
Bought at P3, 8 million two years ago, BOPEU and their investment company Babereki Investments have now moved quickly to start the construction works that are expected to be completed by July this year. The building is undoubtedly one of the most...
Correspondent 07 March 2016
Kgafela Smiles As Premier Rejects Commission Report
Mahumapelo said the commission has sidelined Botswana-based Bakgatla. The premier said the report he signed recently has serious omissions and commissions that he only learnt of. At the forefront of his reservations, the premier wants the commission...
Tefo Pheage 07 March 2016
Bodigelo, A Great Man Of Humour Yet A Straight Talker
Born in January 1937, the 79-year-old Bodigelo who was affectionately known as ‘Rasetena’ in Mokwena was described by many speakers as a humorous yet a straight talker who would often give a word of advice by telling it like it is,...
Mpho Mokwape
| 07 March 2016
Lack Of Entrepreneurial Skills Impedes Growth
Moatshe said without entrepreneurial skills among Batswana, the country would never grow the way it should. “Unless something is done to enhance the enterprenuership skills among the citizens as well as business people the economy of this...
Lindiwe Mozola 07 March 2016
Mmamashia Plant To Continue Pumping Water - WUC
The water authority explained that the plant, which is divided into four clarifiers will have one clarifier isolated at a time and refurbished, leaving the other three operational at any given time, during the exercise. The corporation said the...
Staff Writer 07 March 2016
BIHL Group Produces Pleasing Year End Results
The financial results testified to an increase in value for shareholders through stronger embedded value and increased dividends during the period under review. Embedded value, which sees the estimate value of the Group excluding the value...
Staff Writer 07 March 2016
Orange Funds Women�s Digital Centres In Africa
The initiative is administered through the Orange Foundation, which will provide funding to equip the digital centres with technical equipment such as computers, laptops, projectors, tablets, printers and USBs all to be used to empower and train...
Staff Writer 07 March 2016
Violence Mars Sekoma By Election
Police were time and again called upon to reprimand the perpetrators of violence. Tension was in the air as members of rival parties did not see eye to eye. There was demarcation as to where BDP members parked and vice versa for UDC ones. At...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 07 March 2016
BDP Snatches Sekoma Ward By-Election
The Sekoma ward had been in the hands of the opposition for 22 years as the BDP candidate Case Lebotsa won with 1118 against the UDC’s Robert Rantsho who garnered 955, a margin of 123 votes. Though UDC had expected to win, tables turned...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 07 March 2016
When Rains Are A Benefit And Nuisance
Ever since the ploughing season began, farmers have been suffering due to heat waves and poor rains, which left them without hope for harvest.The recent heavy downpours that were experienced in Francistown and surrounding areas lit up the spirits of...
Pini Bothoko
| 07 March 2016
Francistown Hit By High HIV Prevalence
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Infrastructure, Science and Technology, Dikagiso Mokotedi said this during the commemoration of Month of Youth against Aids (MYaA). Mokotedi said the choice of Francistown as the venue of the...
Correspondent 07 March 2016
Style link Up Attracts Fashion Crowd
Nthutang, who has been blogging for more than four years, was showcasing her latest line Kgosigadi. Nthutang has been a stylist for celebrities such as Gaona Tlhasana. She told Showtime that Kgosigadi is an awakening for black women. “It was...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 07 March 2016
Life In Slow Motion
However, ongoing projects, especially roads, often become a burden on people who depend on that project for a living. The mayor of Francistown, Sylvia Muzila, announced at a recent full council meeting that the construction of the interchange at...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 07 March 2016
Entrepreneur�s Cake Baking Business flourishes
Jonathan is the proud owner of a flourishing cake baking and decorating business, ‘Sweet Lick’, a venture she established from her own savings 10 months ago. Her parents assisted her with more funds to grow her business. Born and raised...
Correspondent 07 March 2016
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