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In this weeks paper

Solly Rakgomo 24 October 2016

BPC And Liquid Telecom Enter Into Joint Venture

The agreement will see BPC lease excess optical fibres from its network to Liquid Telecom, creating a new telecoms network provider with extensive reach across Botswana. The agreement was signed by Jacob Raleru, CEO at BPC, and Nic Rudnick, CEO at...

Staff Writer 24 October 2016

Barclays Bank of Botswana uplifts the youth � make a difference

This year the Barclays Africa theme for Make a Difference is “Access to Employment.” According to the 2015 figures from Statistics Botswana, current estimates for unemployment among those 18 and above are at 20%. Barclays Bank aims to...

Staff Writer 24 October 2016

SOS Children�s Village Benefit From Orange�s Digital Education Drive

In this programme, Orange Foundation will donate P390,000 towards purchasing and installation of computers and internet within all the SOS Children’s centres in Botswana. These centres are located in  Tlokweng, Francistown, and...

Staff Writer 24 October 2016

Softball Extravaganza Catches The BCL Cold

The Selebi-Phikwe tournament is second only to the BoFiNet League in the local softball calendar. However with the mining town facing a bleak future, fears are that the status of the tournament will be affected. The only sponsorship agreement on the...

Koketso Kgoboge 24 October 2016

Boxers To Be Tested For HIV And Hepatitis

The process would mean boxers declaring their statuses to their coaches in order to be given the green light to compete. Addressing a BoBA meeting on Saturday, BoBA president, Dr Thato Patlakwe said the changes are in line with the International...

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 October 2016

Serowe Derby Ends Deadlocked

Both teams were quick to attack and Lovers drew first blood as early as the sixth minute through Malvin Tinashe who finished Samuel Phiri’s shot from a corner kick. In the eighth minute, Tse Nala won a free kick but captain Kelepile...

Bonte Seepi 24 October 2016

Orapa Edge GU To Move Joint Top

   Patrick Lenyeletse’s solitary effort in the second half ensured that the Mascom Top 8 champions collect the all-important three points away from home against a stubborn GU side. The game failed to produce any clear-cut chances as...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 24 October 2016

Chiefs� Winless Streak Continues

Systems had to play a second game inside 48 hours going against FIFA rules and regulations. The former champions came into the game looking for their first maximum points and their real chance at goal came in the 15th minute with Stanley...

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 October 2016

Gunners Drop Points But Stay In Touch

The draw means Gunners stay joint top with Orapa United and Township Rollers on eight points. The Peleng side went into the game looking for an early lead as they applied pressure, with Mandla Mgadla and Kgololo Kgogobi initiating several crosses...

Tumelo Mouwane 24 October 2016

Somizi Denies Half A Million BOT50 Payment

This past weekend, Somizi Mhlanga spoke about the deal for the first time ever. Popularly known as Somgaga, the ever-energetic socialite was one of the MCs on Friday at the Major Lit Sessions festival held at the Stanbic Molapo Piazza. In a brief...

Sharon Mathala 24 October 2016

Rail Park Celebrates Five-Year Milestone

Rail Park mall houses a number of retailers ranging from supermarkets, fast food outlets, saloons, pharmacies and clothing retailers. The mall is under the management of Khumo Properties Asset. “Firstly it is important to have a full...

Dumisani Ncube 24 October 2016

BCL

BCL

Lesedi Mkhutshwa 24 October 2016

CBD Vendors Given Until December

Two weeks ago, the Francistown City Council (FCC) ordered the vendors to vacate the stalls at the end of October. For years, the FCC has been trying to relocate the vendors to no avail. Vendors cited lack of a suitable location as the reason for...

Chakalisa Dube | 24 October 2016

We Need A Diversified Banking Sector

We wish to welcome the new Governor as he starts  his  chapter. We hope he will have a lasting legacy like his precessors. Pelaelo takes over at a time when Botswana is grappling with unemployment. Surely, BoB’s duty in the current...

Monitor Editor 24 October 2016

Moeng College Teachers Forfeit RASA Allowances

In 2011 a saving gram declared the area  from the  disease control gate west of Ratholo village, up to Moeng college a RASA area, immediately earning all public officers serving there the RASA allowances. It would seem however that only...

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 24 October 2016

BOFUS, Liberty Life in talks

Speaking at the BOFUS AGM in Palapye on Saturday, BOFUS chairman, Moeti Mooketsi, lamented that without a strategic partner like Liberty Life, expenses associated with claims kept on increasing as the BOFUS increased benefits. BOFUS, which currently...

Staff Writer 24 October 2016

FNB Botswana celebrates 25th anniversary

The Bank has taken this highly symbolic milestone as a timely opportunity to look back and reflect on challenges and achievements over the period. “At 25 years, we have definitely come of age,” said Kemiso Ben, FNB Communications...

Staff Writer 24 October 2016

BOFEPUSU Rallies Behind BCL Workers

The meeting was attended by dozens of people from all walks of life in Selebi-Phikwe, signifying how the decision by government to liquidate and close down the BCL Mine has affected the whole community of Selebi-Phikwe. The federation officials...

Staff Writer 24 October 2016

The Public Urged To Unite Against Passion Killing

He said this at passion killing awareness and debate event organised by Jesus Generation Movement (JGM) at Tsholofelo Park on Saturday. A Christian based non-profit making organisation, JGM urged lovers to stop taking lives when troubled but rather...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 24 October 2016

As Ivory Theft Rises, So Do Penalties

When sentencing Zambian national Muwema Bisapa to a five year jail time and a P25, 000 fine, Taboka said with the high incidences of ivory theft, the courts have to issue stiffer sentences as a deterrent. Bisapa (45) from Indeko compound in Lusaka...

Boniface Keakabetse 24 October 2016

Bathoen Trust Finances Divide Malope II And His Aunt

But when Malope II stood up to talk, his face showed signs of a troubled man. Malope II told Bangwaketse that his aunt is conniving with some people to tarnish his name. “Some people who are calling themselves concerned group and my aunt have...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 October 2016

Hailstorm leaves trail of destruction

Though the showers were not that heavy, the strong winds left a trail of destruction. Several houses were left without roofs, many flooded, people stuck inside their houses with flooded yards and vehicles unable to drive in flooded and blocked roads...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 24 October 2016

New Gerald Estate JSS to open next year January

The P118 million project’s construction progress is currently at 99 % and expected to complete end of this month. The 30-stream school will cater for around 1,350 students. The school has 20-unit staff houses to cater for 40 teachers when...

Pini Bothoko | 24 October 2016

Open Letter To Sir Seretse

I have comedy for you, Sir, in case you need a little laugh today, you can start preparing to crack your ribs. It is about one of your sons, one of the twins, the one with the out-going personality, yes, the one you named after Tshekedi Khama. He is...

Correspondent 24 October 2016

�This Is Our Time; Africa Deserves The Very Best�

Dr. Venson-Moitoi, who is the endorsed candidate of the member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has taken time to congratulate each of the five other candidates that have also put forward their names for selecting. ...

Correspondent 24 October 2016

In the Beginning � From Where did the Impulses Come?

It quickly emerged that the article was based on a recent lecture given at UB by Professor Jeremy Seekings, entitled, The Origins of a Conservative Welfare Doctrine in Botswana under Seretse Khama, 1966-1980. The paper opens up for scrutiny an area...

Sandy Grant 24 October 2016

Complaining Is Bad For Your Health

Our knees bear testimonies to the praying, we have been praying, no, begging for rains. So it rained heavily for the past two days and last night a guy with a vengeance was on duty in rain heaven because this round of rains left a trail of...

Tumie Modise 24 October 2016

Sebego Crosses The Molopo

Like his late father Makaba II, Sebego was now determined to further secure his position by promoting contact with the British ruled Cape Colony for the direct export of his karosses and ivory. The effect of firearms during his assault on Dithubaruba...

Jeff Ramsay | 24 October 2016

Ambitiouz Entertainment Live Up To The Hype

The crew made up of Emtee, Fifi Cooper, Saudi, Sjava, A-Reece, Miss Pru, Dj Citi Lyts and B3nchmarq headlined the show organised by Uvalelo Holdings. It was the first time Ambitiouz Entertainment performed outside SA as a collective. Hip-hop group,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 24 October 2016

Bangwaketse reject Bathoen trust audit

At a high charged meeting at the Kanye main Kgotla on Friday, Morafe accused Bathoen trust board of corruption and mismanagement. The meeting had in attendance leaders such as former minister Peter Siele, MP for Kanye North and Minister of...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 24 October 2016

Graphic Designer Opens Shop In Tutume

With the skills acquired from school, owner of the company, Mpaphi Chilume did not waste any time but unleashed his talent through his company to make a living. The 30-year-old said his company is basically involved in general branding in terms of...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 24 October 2016