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Staff Writer 04 July 2017
Softball Extravaganza Loses Nine Sponsors
The Softball Extravaganza coordinator, Daniel Mahupela said this year’s tournament was possible as the extravaganza has its own account hence the money that was left from last year has been used to fill the gap left by the departing...
Onalenna Kelebeile 04 July 2017
North Korea hails 'ICBM test' success
A state television announcement said the missile, which landed in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, could hit targets anywhere in the world. But the US and Russia said the missile had a medium range and presented no threat to either country. North Korea...
BBC.COM 04 July 2017
Mopipi Kgosi Found Dead
“He was found by students who were going to school. He had injuries on his head and face, which raised suspicion that he could have been murdered,’ the source said. Superintendent Kebaitse Molefe confirmed the passing on of Patelelo....
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 04 July 2017
Boxing Latest Code To Shun Women
The only woman who has been in the executive committee as secretary general, Irene Ntelamo suffered a 15-7 votes defeat to her male counterpart, Lefiri Moremi. As a compromise, delegates agreed to include one woman, Hlanganani Digwere in a non-...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 04 July 2017
Chiefs� Transitional Committee Talks Peace
Chiefs’ factions led by Ramocha Tsieng and Raymond Tsheko had been at each other’s throats as they fought for the control of the team. Tsieng claimed that they were the legitimate executive committee as they were set up as a society...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 04 July 2017
Murmurs As Tshireletso Bags Top Award
Tshireletso’s team mate, Simisane Mathumo was widely tipped to walk away with the gong, but the underwhelming awards produced controversial choices. While the stage was superbly set against a background of the dominant green colours of the...
Mqondisi Dube
| 04 July 2017
GetBucks� Customer Wins A Polo Vivo
The final draw took place at Barloworld in Gaborone in the presence of the managing director of GetBucks Botswana, Marthin De Kock, the management of GetBucks Botswana, TU Employee Benefits, GetBucks CashCorp and members of the media...
Staff Writer 04 July 2017
Constrained Mathews Defies Odds
According to Mathews, who owns Masa Manufacturing, it was not a rosy road even though he still persevered. Having started operations 17 years ago, Masa manufacturing, which currently employs about 13 people makes mobile kitchen, mobile toilets,...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 04 July 2017
Nkhwanana Makes Strides in Kiddies Parties
It becomes even more interesting when you have to create such memories for kids, as it requires the colourful blend of fun and setting that will bring joy and smile to the little angels. This best describes what Wananani Nkhwanana of Jwaneng does...
Lebogang Baingapi 04 July 2017
Tribute to Cde Moore
Cde Moore used to come to conferences clad in full BNF attire even during the time when he was still a public servant, teaching at MCE.. What initially brought us close was his contribution to the founding of ABOTEL in 1989, with the likes of Changu...
Correspondent 04 July 2017
BITC Continues To Open Up Opportunities For Botswana Companies
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) amongst other institutions, assists local companies to explore and seek external markets for their products. This week, BITC led local companies to participate at the Southern African International...
Thuso Palai 04 July 2017
Let�s be vigilant against fraud
The young woman allegedly swindled businesses out of thousands of pulas claiming to be the assistant minister’s daughter. The young woman used the name of a prominent figure, who is respected in the community, which made it easy for...
Monitor Editor 04 July 2017
UB Academics Endorse �Shoot-To-Kill� Policy
In one of their journal articles, their commentary piece reflects on the efficacy of Botswana’s ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy, its effects on communities neighbouring parks, and on cross-border relations. “It asks whether this policy...
Oarabile Mosikare 04 July 2017
UDC To Revisit Ticket For Lerala/Maunatlala Constituency
The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will need a new candidate, after Setlhabelo Modukanele, recently retraced his steps back to the ruling party. Modukanele, a retired government official, who had garnered 4,115 votes at the 2014 general...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 04 July 2017
Sweet Potato Importation Ban Irks Traders
The restriction addressed to traders of fruit and vegetables dated May 29 stated: “This office has decided to restrict the importation of sweet potatoes because the district has enough production to meet the supply in the North East and...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 04 July 2017
BDP Blamed For BCL Mine Closure
Phage said if the government had no money to sustain the mine, where did they get the billions to buy the Gripen fighter aircraft? “We are in the second generation of human rights, if you deny people to work like what is happening in this town,...
Olefile Serokolo 04 July 2017
BMD NEC Might Ignore Constitution At Congress � Morima
The expelled members,who include president, Ndaba Gaolathe, vice president, Wynter Mmolotsi, Women’s league president, Joyce Mothudi, Pako Keokilwe, Harriet Rampa, former BMD youth president Phenyo Segokgo, are banking on the congress to save...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 04 July 2017
Another BDP Member Suspended
Siele is alleged to have assaulted some of the BDP members following an argument during Moselewapula ward congress last month. Moselewapula ward is in Gaborone Bonnington North constituency. The ward was electing delegates that will be voting at...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 04 July 2017
CJ Delivers Decade Long Dance Moves
Through dance, CJ showcased his transformation as a dancer telling his story of how he started dancing by presenting the various genres that developed him into a seasoned dancer. He started off with Kofefe dance moves, moving to contemporary...
Dumisani Ncube 04 July 2017
Organisers pleased with trophy tour response
The tour began on June 21 and took the trophy and the games’ mascot, Naletsana, around the country. Botswana hosts the NWYC from Saturday until July 16. National team netball player, who was also the trophy tour coordinator, Samantha Mbakile...
Naledi Lemogang 04 July 2017
Gov�t Bans Export Of Donkey Products
The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security released a communication last week announcing the indefinite suspension of export licences for donkeys and their products. The Ministry cited concern on the “indiscriminate and cruel...
Baboki Kayawe 04 July 2017
Poets Treat Audience To Rich Setswana Poetry
Most of the poets dished rich Setswana poems filled with mainane, dithamalakane, maele and other language components. Amongst them was Gosego Letsatsi, a talented poet accompanied by a young man who shocked the house with his beautiful ullulating...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 04 July 2017
The Boer Retreat
From their separate reports it is clear that in the immediate aftermath of the engagement that both Sechele and Scholtz were painfully aware of their own losses, but ignorant of the status of their opponent’s forces. The Transvaal Boer...
Jeff Ramsay
| 04 July 2017
Kanye�s Chance to Do What Gaborone has Failed to Do
First came the range of photos of ex-President Masire taken during his long career which appeared during the week and then towards its end, another set of photos of Seretse Khama. Taken together, they comprised an historical gallery of much...
Sandy Grant 04 July 2017
Tshireletso�s Daughter Imposter Arrested
Tshireletso told The Monitor, that she has been receiving letters and phone calls from the business community requesting payments after someone claiming to be Angela Tshireletso, the MP’s daughter, robbed them.“I do not have a daughter by...
Pini Bothoko
| 04 July 2017
Zambia Compound Zebras� Woes
The situation nearly turned into an embarrassment when the two parties reached a deadlock, resulting in a delay in the team’s departure. Earlier last month, the team parted ways with head coach, Peter Butler after a defeat to Mauritania in the...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 04 July 2017
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