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In this week paper

Mqondisi Dube 25 April 2016

Botswana's Mining Industry

Monitor Editor 25 April 2016

Are we Ready To Stimulate Indigenous Medicines?

He said  his father made him the concoction from known herbs in his Palapye area, resulting in him regaining his health. The story comes at a time when there is not a single commercialised Botswana herb despite abundant traditional knowledge on...

Monitor Editor 25 April 2016

Captain America: Civil War

Political interference in the Avengers' activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Ratchet & Clank

When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Jane Got a Gun

A woman asks her ex-lover for help in order to save her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

The Huntsman: Winter's War

As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna's wicked intentions.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut

As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin's Barbershop come together to bring some much needed change to their neighborhood.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Ratchet & Clank

When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Captain America: Civil War

Political interference in the Avengers' activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut

As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin's Barbershop come together to bring some much needed change to their neighborhood.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

The Huntsman: Winter's War

As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna's wicked intentions.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Jane Got a Gun

A woman asks her ex-lover for help in order to save her outlaw husband from a gang out to kill him.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Ratchet & Clank

When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Captain America: Civil War

Political interference in the Avengers' activities causes a rift between former allies Captain America and Iron Man.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

The Huntsman: Winter's War

As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna's wicked intentions.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut

As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin's Barbershop come together to bring some much needed change to their neighborhood.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

The Jungle Book

The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don't have his best interests at heart.

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Wells, Police IX Are BoFiNet Softball Champions

Wells started the match showing intention to walk away with the grand prize. The side was the first to bat and the BDF pitcher was Kagiso Mogale. The player is well known for fast, strong balls. He did not waste time as he sent off Wells batters...

Calistus Kolantsho | 25 April 2016

Tireless Chikomo Proves His Worth

The hard-working forward joined Orapa United at the beginning of the season following his release by Gaborone United (GU) where he spent several years as a key player. Chikomo won the other two gold medals at GU where he played an integral part....

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 25 April 2016

Phakalane Panthers win T20 Blast tournament

Their batting system was not up to par as the fielding team was much stronger. Opening batsmen Akhlaq Raja and Arif Malek failed to make a good partnership in the early stages as Elvis Chipfumbu bowled out Malek in the third over walking out with...

Dumisani Ncube 25 April 2016

Ostriches Instant Millionaires After Rollers Romp

The game’s first meaningful attack came from Rollers in the 6th minute. Joel Mogorosi escaped Olekantse Mambo’s guard on the right side and into the box, laid a cross, but the alert captain, Thabang Mosige cleared for a corner. With a...

Koketso Kgoboge 25 April 2016

Poets Make Their Mark

The workshop motivated poets to stand as one so as to learn and encourage each other.  Moreri stated that poets should not brag about being better than one another, but should rather teach and nourish each other’s talent. He said he wishes...

Leah Mataboge 25 April 2016

Motorbikers Steal Thobo�s Thunder

Alongside local bikers, the motor riders stole the show that attracted tens of culture fanatics from across the region dressed in rainbow-coloured attire. The attendees were thrown into excitement by the exotic entertainment convoy.   The...

Tumelo Mouwane 25 April 2016

Young Zebras Knocked Out

The young Zebras suffered a 2-1 aggregate defeated following their 1-0 win away in Zimbabwe a fortnight ago. The Young Warriors got an early goal in the first minute when Bukhosi Sibanda rose highest to head home a cross from Peace Makaha. The local...

Kabelo Boranabi | 25 April 2016

Motswana Buys Stake In JSE-listed Firm

The company was launched in Botswana last week under the management of a Motswana shareholder, Ogone Mothooagae, after having operated in South Africa for almost 18 years. Mothooagae has a background in driving organisational transformation...

Pauline Dikuelo | 25 April 2016

National Brand Is Key To Socio- economic Development

Addressing the media last week, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Vincent Seretse, emphasised the importance of branding, noting that branding was about creating unique identity, positioning products and services as well as...

Pauline Dikuelo | 25 April 2016

Your Emergency Fund � How much is enough?

My job (I’m a sales rep) requires me to have a car. If it’s not working I can’t work.  I don’t know what I’m going to do.” “I’ve had a very expensive month so far, and it is only the 18th....

Correspondent 25 April 2016

Nicole Martinez Vows To Fill Up The National Stadium

There will be no other artists, no masters of ceremony, no backing vocalists, no dancers e.t.c. In short, NICOLE MARTINEZ will be the only person on stage and the only person responsible for filling up the stadium. Achieving this feat will hone...

Correspondent 25 April 2016

BOFEPUSU Has A Fear Of Leadership Change

When you are away from your station for over five years, as is the case with the two, your post is not left vacant, it is filled up so that services may continue to be provided to the nation.  The argument of BOFEPUSU is suggesting that the two...

Correspondent 25 April 2016

Orange Letlhafula Slated For May 7

“This year’s theme talks to the preservation of Setswana culture for future generations. It is imperative that we do not lose that which defines us as Batswana, our future generations deserve to grow up knowing and appreciating the...

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

FNB Hosts Cocktail Session For F/town Clients

Sharing a holistic value proposition with customers, the Head of Premier Banking Kabelo Ramaselwana unpacked the lucrative proposition, which includes the introduction of Premier suites and Premier Bankers solely availed for their...

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Watermelons Aplenty Despite The Drought

This is all thanks to the incessant rains that fell at the beginning of year. It is now common to see people eating watermelons around the city or a car heavily loaded with the produce for sale. Despite the scientists’ earlier predications,...

Pini Bothoko | 25 April 2016

Kgaga, The First Motswana To Own Safari Company

Kgaga was born in Shorobe village in 1948, a small village about 30 kilometres north of Maun. This is the village that produced icons such as veteran politician Gilson Saleshando and folklore legend Stiga Sola. At school, the youthful Kgaga only went...

Boniface Keakabetse 25 April 2016

Hostile Man Convicted Of Stock Theft

Then, as prison warders and the police escorted him to the dock, Gwase caused a scene and threatened to sort out the magistrate as soon as he is released from prison. He threw insults at Mokgatle as he walked out and his bail was ultimately revoked...

Lebogang Mosikare | 25 April 2016

Heavy Weight Concerns

By now we should have got used to the absence of accurate information about such concerns. It is only a few weeks ago that the Minister was telling us that the new Blue Train’s inaugural run was wrecked by its use of contaminated fuel. Now that...

Sandy Grant 25 April 2016

A Buffalo In My Home � E Romilwe

I am not sure what this Index ranking is all about, not sure of what measure they use to reach their findings, I doubt they can even tell Botswana from Rwanda or Kazakhstan. But still every year they keep releasing these standings declaring us...

Tumie Modise 25 April 2016

The Orphan And The Ants Part 3 � The Sons Of Kwena & Ngwaketse

In his more detailed work, Kgabo Tebele observed that notwithstanding the tales he had been taught about such ancient and legendary figures as Matsieng and his sons Masilo and Masiloyana, the earliest Bakwena Kgosi whose lineage could be traced was...

Jeff Ramsay | 25 April 2016

�Dad Threatened To Kill Me After Raping Me�

She alleged that her father had threatened to kill her on numerous occasions after raping her. The 47-year-old man from Zimbabwe is alleged to have raped his biological daughter, 19, on four different occasions between September 2014 and May 12,...

Lindiwe Mozola 25 April 2016

Hot Local Aphrodisiac Making Waves

The Monitor chanced upon the herbalist during the Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH) road show in Maun on Saturday where he had gone to seek advice to undertake laboratory tests for his powder as he wants to begin mass production. In an interview,...

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

UDC Retains Phillip Matante East Ward

The Francistown South constituency ward fell vacant end of January following the death of Shadreck Nyeku. Last Saturday at a counting done at Montsamaisa Junior Secondary School, the UDC and its BCP partners represented by Uyapo Nyeku garnered 530...

Chakalisa Dube | 25 April 2016

Statement By DCEC On Recent Investigation Into The BMC

In this respect, we note that on Page 3 in the latest April 20, 2016 edition of the Gazette Newspaper under the heading ‘Public coffers will be empty when BDP leaves’, it is reported that: “Nasha also argued the Botswana Meat...

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

BOPEU Membership Hits 32,000 Mark

However Motsamai showed appetite for more saying the figures can still grow monstrously, especially taking into account the huge number of public service and parastatal organisations workers who remain un-unionised. He also observed that...

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

BNF Women Congress Postponed Indefinitely

According to the wing spokesperson, Tshepiso Keitire, even though the hosting Kweneng region had concluded preparations, the congress could not continue because the president is not well. “The preparations for the congress were concluded. But...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 April 2016

No Constitutional Formalities In Petition For Mercy

Judge President, Ian Kirby on Thursday, deliberating in a death row inmate Patrick Gabaakanye’s appeal, said the wildest discretion was allowed to the petitioner in formulating his representation. The reasons were delivered following...

Mpho Mokwape | 25 April 2016

Bakgatla Dikgosi Reject The Cemetery Bye-law

The recently gazetted bye-laws  to regulate the use of cemetries in the Kgatleng District, have caused uproar, so much so that before Dikgosi gathering, the councillors asked  the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development to...

Tefo Pheage 25 April 2016

Comedians Take Digs At Media

Despite his newfound popularity on social media, Jujuvine only managed to pull a paltry crowd for the event. He was a social media runaway sensation when he first published a ‘mock up’ video of the English singer Adele’s hit single...

Sharon Mathala 25 April 2016

Kgafela Announces Dates For Installation Of New Moruleng Kgosi

Kgafela said Pheto had agreed to acting in the role even though he was initially reluctant to occupy the throne. Kgafela announced that his troubles with Nyalala Pilane were now a thing of the past and that he will be replacing Nyalala on September...

Staff Writer 25 April 2016

Women Top Economic Contribution

Makgato said this at the launch of the Sefhare branch of Women’s Finance House Botswana (WFHB) last week that women strive, through small business, to support their families despite the challenges that they had to contend with in life....

Lindiwe Mozola 25 April 2016