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In this weeks paper

Titus Mbuya 20 July 2016

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Monitor Editor 20 July 2016

Botswana�s Position At AU Level Long Overdue

Africa needed Botswana’s impressive culture of peace and political tolerance, economic growth to take this qualities to the rest of Africa to inspire other less performing states. They are many who would want to copy the blue print and...

Monitor Editor 20 July 2016

Dear Pope Francis, End The Religious Ritual That Devalues Human Life

In the Bible, a Centurion soldier relates, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof...” (Matthew 8:8) before recounting the inner workings of the blindness of patriarchal hierarchies and slavery that exists to this...

Correspondent 20 July 2016

BoBA Drills Young Boxers For Region V Championship

BoBA gathered 37 boxers here after their participation at the Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA) games held in Gaborone recently. The boxers were from various schools across the country. Under the leadership of BoBA sports development...

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 July 2016

Prisons VI Coach Hits Out At Referee

The Warders lost 3-1 against the Jwaneng side in a fairly contested encounter. Pebe said his team played well but the referee was ‘unfair’ hence they ended up losing the game. “Today my boys played very well, they gave their all...

Tumelo Mouwane 20 July 2016

Constitution, A FIFA Not BFA Initiative

Sebego had said they had options to adopt the initiative or reject it but FIFA has said all national associations were expected to amend their constitutions in line with new requirements. “Every FIFA member association has the obligation to...

Mqondisi Dube | 20 July 2016

TAFIC Secure P80,000 Dlala Deal

“We have completed (talks) with the sponsor and the ball is in our court,” club spokesperson, Warrant Kololo told Monitor Sport. “The agreement is we activate the sponsorship by buying 250 replicas and our marketing manager is tying...

Koketso Kgoboge 20 July 2016

Chiefs Prepare For Life After Jamali

“In the past season, we have seen low returns from gate takings and the sale of replicas. Mind you, we had promised the investor that we have thousands of supporters who would make the returns by meeting these requirements, but we failed to do...

Kabelo Boranabi | 20 July 2016

Mminatau, Mosenki Win President�s Day Fashion Show

The President’s Day Celebrations: Fashion Show was held at the Civic Centre last Friday. The fashion show hosted a number of designers and dressmakers from different parts of the country such as Maun, Francistown, Jwaneng and Siviya. Models...

Dumisani Ncube 20 July 2016

Poor Sound Demoralises Contestants

The sound took away from their performances that was so unbearable due to the loud squeaks that could hurt one’s ear. The poor sound system also made the music inaudible, as most of the tracks were even hard to recognise. As if that was not...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 July 2016

A Letter To Ndaba Gaolathe; Please Be Honourable!!!!

It clear there is no longer room for quiet thinking and contemplation on your side. Staying calm and collected has become a thing of the past on your side. This alone becomes evident through your militant approach towards your fellow comrades in...

Correspondent 20 July 2016

FCC To Promote Gender Awareness

The purpose of the workshop was to educate members of the committee on gender-related matters and how departments can mainstream the issues and awareness in the council. Officially opening the workshop on Wednesday, the acting deputy town clerk,...

Pini Bothoko | 20 July 2016

Adventurer Dreams Of Hoisting National Flag On Mt Everest

“I like adventure. I have always harboured an ambition to hoist the Botswana flag at the top of Kilimanjaro. It was a big achievement for me to do just that. My next challenge is now to ascend Mount Everest and go to the moon later in the...

Boniface Keakabetse 20 July 2016

Makgato Attends International Aids Conference

The conference also aims to build innovative partnerships with businesses, community, government, and science to strengthen HIV prevention and treatment efforts. Minister Makgato’s presentation at the conference was on Botswana’s success...

Staff Writer 20 July 2016

Common nuisance in our legislative houses

Through violence you murder the hater, but you do not murder the hate. In fact, violence merely increases the hate. Returning violence for violence merely multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness...

Tumie Modise 20 July 2016

Operation Husky

Seventy-three years ago this month, beginning on July 10, 1943, the Batswana gunners and smokers of the African Pioneer Corps (APC), along with their Basotho compatriots were the only African combat units assigned to take part in “Operation...

Jeff Ramsay | 20 July 2016

BQA Committed To Robust Education, Training

Maluzo was speaking at a reception dinner for the 16th BOLESWANA Biennial educational symposium.  He said that the country is currently reforming its education and training sector, adding that the reforms had led to the establishment of the BQA...

Staff Writer 20 July 2016

Totolo Inducted As BAS Fellow

The Botswana Institute for Research and Innovation (BITRI) in collaboration with the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BUIST)  held the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) assembly on June 21-23 2016, in...

Staff Writer 20 July 2016

Miss Botswana Voting Lines Open

Under the watchful eye of a select panel of judges drawn from the Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture, Botswana Council of Women (BCW) and representation from the private sector, the contestants are set to give a performance of their lives to win...

Staff Writer 20 July 2016

Southern Africa Challenged To Realign Training

The Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, set the tone when he lamented the high unemployment rate in the region due to a seemingly unemployable graduate population. Masisi said thousands of graduates were churned out every year but end up on the...

Staff Writer 20 July 2016

Charma-Gal�s Versatile Five Laid To Rest

Kgakgamatso Mastokana Konti, Dancer The 33-year-old Molepolole performer was undoubtedly the darling of the band. She leaves behind a child now doing standard five. Mastokana has been described as Charma-gal’s long-serving member, having...

Staff Writer 20 July 2016

Makoro Donates 1.3m Bricks To Lecheng VDC

The bricks come after community leaders pleaded for assistance with building a community hall, which would help boost the economic status of the village. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Kgosi Prince Obuseng said that this...

Lindiwe Mozola 20 July 2016

BIC Funds Autism Pilot Project

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviour. “This project is an integrated pilot project of both Autism Botswana and...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 July 2016

US-Funded Projects Changing Life In Ngamiland

The US ambassador Earl Miller toured an array of projects in Maun last week, which are funded by the US starting with the Kagiso Project on Wednesday afternoon.  He appealed to youth in Maun to be focused on their life endeavours if they want...

Boniface Keakabetse 20 July 2016

Local Musos Give �Mmasetokona� A Fitting Farewell

These were the words of a number of mourners who attended the funeral of one of Charma Gal’s dancers, Kgakgamatso ‘Mmasetokona’ Konti, who perished in a tragic road accident last week. Her funeral was held at her home village of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 July 2016

Sami Khedira Holidays In Botswana

It was not clear whether he was accompanied by his Brazilian model girlfriend he was pictured with recently, but it was clear the former Real Madrid star, now with Juventus, rates his Botswana adventure  highly. Khedira and his team, Germany...

Correspondent 20 July 2016

Nametags For Francistown Vendors To Curb Illegal Traders

Small traders who sell their wares in all spaces within the Central Business District (CBD) will now put on their nametags that will have their photo and identity during working hours. This move was confirmed by the vice secretary of Botswana...

Pini Bothoko | 20 July 2016

Debt Collectors � The New Friendly Way

There are few of us who can claim such a position into today’s world.  “Wouldn’t it be nice if our creditors understood this and instead of harassing us each month; rather offer us a hand of support? If they could help us find...

Correspondent 20 July 2016

Gabs Voce Wins Best New Comer � Backtrack

Even though the event started off on a bad note owing to a late start and sound issues, the rhumba crew that seemed to have had a very large fan base was able to brighten up the day with their magnificent performances. Even though the competition in...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 July 2016

BCP Retains Ramotswa Ward

The BCP candidate, 36-year-old Seitiso Ditlhong garnered 825  votes against the BDP’s  Best Mosadi’s 725 , with 11 votes spoilt as the BDP fought strongly to reduce the 519 margin of the last general elections to 101 votes this...

Mpho Mokwape | 20 July 2016

Graduate Finds Niche In Electronics Business

With his thriving engineering business, Magola has defied the odds. Coming from a poor background and at some point being forced to leave school and become a herdboy due to financial problems, he is a living proof that dedication and passion wins...

Lindiwe Mozola 20 July 2016