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Michael Dingake 17 August 2016

Dilamb�s Followers e suga banana

Dilamb’s Followers Apostles mo Maun le yone e tshwere ka thata go bopa banana ba mo metlheng ya gompieno ba amiwang ke botlhokatsebe jo bo atileng mo lefatsheng leno. Kereke e yone ya bona go le botoka go phutha banana go ba godisetsa mo...

Keagisitswe Dioka 17 August 2016

Joseph Dijara - Kakapa ya botaki ya Zowa

Mongwe wa banana ba ba neng ba reetsa ke Joseph Dijara wa Letlhakane kwa kgaolong ya Boteti. Joseph yo tota a tlholegang kwa Toromoja, a le dingwaga di 27, ke motaki mme o boleletse Naledi fa a tshotswe ka bokgoni jo mme a bolela fa go tshela yoo...

Edward Pekenene 17 August 2016

ESP ga e thuse banana gotlhelele!

Jaanong go lebega o kare ga se sone tota se se neng se rerwa kwa tshimologong. Ntswa dipalo tsa puso di ise di rebolwe mabapi le dikompone tsa banana baba sologetsweng molemo ke ESP, bangwe ba santse ba bonala ba gobeya mo mekgwatlheng, fa bangwe...

Staff Writer 17 August 2016

Preparations for bodybuilding contest on course

One of the organisers, Champion Mbewe said the show, which will be held at the Airport Junction has seen the arrival of broadcast partners, Btv and Duma FM as well as Dirang Car Rental, who will sponsor the Men’s Physique category. He said thus...

Staff Writer 17 August 2016

BOMaid marathon to celebrate country�s rich history

The most recent being at the Olympics where the marathon route passed through all the city’s historical sites including one of the world’s seven wonders, Christ the Redeemer statue that towers above the city. As the world moves towards...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 August 2016

beMOBILE waits for new BFA leadership on prize money

This follows the conclusion of the league programme last week after Township Rollers thumped arch-rivals Mochudi Centre Chiefs 5-1 in a play-off match to determine this season’s title winners.  Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, beMOBILE...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 17 August 2016

Basketball camp aims to build 2024 Olympics team

The training camp, which will feature 50 young basketball players, takes place from August 26 to 29 in Gaborone.  GoA is the brainchild of US National Basketball Association (NBA)  outfit, Toronto Raptors president and general manager,...

Dumisani Ncube 17 August 2016

Mozambique envoy decries delay of museum

Speaking during a courtesy visit to the town mayor’s office, Fernandes said construction was supposed to be underway by September 5 but it looks like the schedule is behind time. “We are concerned about the progress of the erection of...

Tumelo Mouwane 17 August 2016

Loss of sponsors hits BFA finances

“We didn’t do well this year compared to last year. We are P5.1 million in the red due to loss of sponsorships from Orange and BancABC,” Motlogelwa said. In 2016, BFA’s income was P21.9 million compared to last year’s...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 August 2016

Miss Independence BOT50 hosts fashion show

According to the event organiser, Gaonyafale Phuti the event will determine who will make it to the grand finale in September by selecting 12 ladies who will compete for the crown. However, she pointed out that they have not yet confirmed the date...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 17 August 2016

Young Africa announces its arrival in Botswana

Organisers of the event, Jelena Mitrovic and Maarten Weers were visibly elated at the support and the attendance of young people from Gaborone. “About 60 youngsters came through to the project today and we hope there will be more next...

Correspondent 17 August 2016

Mookodi dethroned as Miss Africa Botswana

According to the Miss Africa rules and regulations , a titleholder is not allowed to participate in other pageants and competitions while they are still in office.  The 22-year-old was recently crowned Top Model Africa 1st princess. Mookodi has...

Dumisani Ncube 17 August 2016

Seretse declines to link rise in companies to ESP

Seretse told Parliament recently when answering a question from the Member of Parliament (MP) for Gaborone Central, Phenyo Butale who asked the minister to indicate the total number of companies registered since the announcement of the ESP. Seretse...

Oageng Batenegi 17 August 2016

Menopause makes grannies rape targets

Of recent there has been a rise in rape cases involving young men raping women old enough to be their grandmothers in the country. According to the health workers, such cases are escalating due to the belief that older women’s sexual...

Bonte Seepi 17 August 2016

Dihutshane di falodisitse monna kgolegelo

Kgaodi, yo aneng a seka a  diela lekgotla nako ka go ipona molato, o ne a sekela gore e rile ka kgwedi ya Lwetse ngogola e tlhola gararo, a etela mongongoregi ebong Boitumelo Ratladi ko lefelong la gawe la bonno. Ya re go gorogeng koo a...

Tumelo Mouwane 17 August 2016

Ba re lenaneo la ESP ke lefela

Jaanong kwa bokone-bophirima e fetogile selelo ka ntata ya lenaneo la go rudisa itsholelo la ESP le barui ba reng ke leina fela. Fa ba bua le Naledi mo potsolotsong bosheng, barui ba kgadile tsamaiso ya lenaneo leo ba sa kgwe mathe. Ba boletse fa go...

Keagisitswe Dioka 17 August 2016

Accountants urged to lead economic transformation

Over the years, research has shown that accountants influence the behaviour of individuals, companies, not-for-profits, governments and ultimately the economy as a whole. Prominent businessman, Abel Monnakgotla said the role of accountants in the...

Isaac Pinielo 17 August 2016

Judiciary is polarized

For decades of independence, Botswana was hailed as exemplary for maintaining peace and the independent Judiciary. There has been a shift, with divisions and polirasation of the Judiciary. This critical arm of governance finds itself in a precarious...

Monitor Editor 17 August 2016

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Brian Benza 17 August 2016

Water shortage jeopardises residents� health

Out of desperation, the villagers said they have resorted to using unsafe water. This emerged during a kgotla meeting addressed by Serowe North Member of Parliament who is also the assistant minister of agriculture, Kgotla Autlwetse, at the villages...

Imi Mokgethi 17 August 2016

Botswana must encourage innovation and creativity - Molefhi

Officially launching the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) week on Monday, Molefhi said science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers facilitate the resolving of complex problems of today’s world and its future. He...

Bonte Seepi 17 August 2016

Govt engages church on poverty eradication

Speaking at the Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) golden jubilee celebrations held at Kagisong Centre over the weekend, Makgalemele said his ministry will continue to partner with churches to build their capacity to disseminate information on...

Zolani Kraai 17 August 2016

Limkokwing opens campus in Sierra Leone

The campus was established last month making it the fourth LUCT campus on the continent after others in Swaziland, Lesotho and Botswana, which is the biggest and oldest LUCT campus in Africa. Since the Botswana campus is the biggest LUCT campus on...

Dumisani Ncube 17 August 2016

UB study finds rights of disabled not adequately addressed

Professor Sourav Moukhopadhyay and Emmanuel Moswela undertook the study in partnership with the Disability Support Services Unit, Law Department and support from the Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa (OSISA). The researchers argue that...

Baboki Kayawe 17 August 2016

Woman allegedly beaten to death

According to the station commander, superintendent Michael Maphephu, the deceased together with the accused and their group of friends went on a drinking spree at a shebeen. Apparently the arguments started on their way home from the...

Lindiwe Mozola 17 August 2016

�They planned to shoot us...�

They told Mmegi that over 10 law enforcement officers who attended to their matter nearly shot them, had it not been for one officer who pleaded for their mercy. The four Basarwa from New Xade are Dingalelo Nagayapo, Modumo Kgolelakang, Monxobuke...

Tefo Pheage 17 August 2016

A re bue ka manatetshapuo a lefoko �pelo�

E re motho a tsamaya ka bonya, go twe o goga dinao, o imelwa ke maoto e le a gagwe. Gore a itlhaganele go twe a tsose dinao. Ka gone go rata go kgabisa puo, Motswana a nna le manatetshapuo a a dirisang lefoko ‘pelo.’ E tlaa re gompieno re...

Keagisitswe Dioka 17 August 2016

Recreational life in early Gaborone (Part 1)

Anecdote and word of mouth reports suggest that there was a vigorous, and enjoyable social life for expatriates centred around the police and the public works department. George Sim’s founding of the Gaborone Club in 1957 would have broken...

Sandy Grant 17 August 2016

Up close and personal with Miss Interbank 2016

Showbiz: Tell us how you arrived at this point. Mpho: My colleagues encouraged me to join because they believed I had potential, they pushed me to it and I ended up doing it. I was nervous and very scared because it was my first pageant and I...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 August 2016

Masisi encourages BDP to ditch Modenga

Insiders who attended the Sunday meeting, which lasted for a few minutes before it was called off, have also indicated that Masisi ordered the regional leadership to consult with Modenga, the mayor Sylvia Muzila as well as concillors. The sources...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 August 2016

Blue chips drag BSE southwards

After shedding 2.2% last week, the DCI lost another 0.11% on Monday strengthening a southwards trend that has characterised the market since the beginning of the year. This year performance of the bourse is a direct contrast to 2015 where the...

Brian Benza 17 August 2016