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In this weeks paper

Innocent Selatlhwa 07 August 2017

As Best As World�s Best

The world spectacle could not have come at a better time for Botswana, with the nation still reeling in shock from the reverberations of the internal wranglings in the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). The scent of victory at the world...

Monitor Editor 07 August 2017

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You can't leave me, MAMA!!!

Monitor Editor 07 August 2017

Rollers Suffer P4million Loss

The club’s expenses stood at P9 million but income was at P5 million, Kgabung told Rollers members at the club’s annual general meeting (AGM) in Gaborone on Saturday. Despite the financial loss, the chairperson said they are happy with...

Naledi Lemogang 07 August 2017

Dintwe Defends Orange Marathon Title

Dintwe pocketed P25,000 after clocking 2:51:48 ahead of Zimbabwean runners Thabitha Tsatsa (2:52:34) and Samukeliso Moyo (2:55:03). In the male section, Nkosiyazi Siyanda from Zimbabwe scooped position one with a time of 2:20:41 to beat last...

Olefile Serokolo 07 August 2017

Zapata Going For League Glory

The Argentine, who has never won silverware with Moyagoleele, told Monitor Sport on Saturday after his side won the Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) out of contract players’ tournament that he will be challenging for the league honours this...

Kabelo Boranabi | 07 August 2017

Bright Start For Botswana At World Championships

Isaac Makwala, Baboloki Thebe and Nijel Amos eased into the next round after good runs in their heats, but there was no joy for Karabo Sibanda in the 400m, as the youngster makes a slow return from injury. Last night, Makwala, Thebe and Amos were...

Staff Writer 07 August 2017

Efforts To Scupper Chiefs Meeting Fail As Molome Returns

Molome, who was said to be attending a funeral at the time, was unopposed for the position. Molome’s election follows the end of the transitional committee tenure which began in June in a bid to reconcile two warring factions fighting for the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 07 August 2017

Urban Empire Dance Crew Displays Exquisite Moves

One of the night’s favourite performances  was from hip-hop’s BanT.  The Naomi singer, who has gained popularity amongst the youngsters with his brilliant collaboration with dancers from Urban Empire, blew the audience...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 07 August 2017

Entrepreneurs Urged To Be Creative

Speaking in interview after the mini-market day and award ceremony that was held on Thursday, the chief judge Thanana Kebuang said the beneficiaries should think outside the box and come up with good business ideas that are long term and can sustain...

Lebogang Baingapi 07 August 2017

Single Mothers Thrive In Fashion & Design Business

Serowe-born duo of Gonthaletse Ratau (40) and Constance Mokalake (37) say they have been very unfortunate to be abandoned by their lovers together with their five and three children respectively and at the mercy of poverty. “I thought that was...

Lindiwe Mozola 07 August 2017

Lobatse Potter Aims High

For Alfred Babusi, a Lobatse-born youth who specialises in cement flowerpots, the appetite to learn has been the reason behind his success in business. The 27-year-old entrepreneur did not look for government or a company to offer him employment...

Tumelo Mouwane 07 August 2017

Our Chance To Change The Country Will Come

I’m happy that I can say I lived among you, I lived with you and I walked with you in this great journey to a new Botswana. I know some of you used their very last bank reserves to be here today. There are friends in the audience who are...

Ndaba Gaolathe 07 August 2017

SDA Donates To Maun Needy

He explained that the donation comprises of six cows, 13 goats, one sheep and 30 chickens.  Kenaope said in addition the church donated P1,000, two bags of beans and clothes to the beneficiaries. Twelve people will benefit from the donations...

Boniface Keakabetse 07 August 2017

DTCB Donates Music Hall, Instruments

A the occasion, DTC Botswana’s managing, Tabake Kobedi expressed his delight at the company’s association with the centre saying that it offered a critical service to a deserving group of people. “Today marks one of DTC...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 07 August 2017

Martyrs are dead people

Three weeks ago the country watched in total disbelief as members of the same political party (BMD) took each other head-on at their gathering in Bobonong. Truth is we all saw this coming, no one was really surprised, maybe the choice of arsenals...

Tumie Modise 07 August 2017

It Can�t Possibly Be True. But It Must Be!

It seems that this is how things are done nowadays. In the recent past, the government needed a slice of my tshimo in order that a road could be constructed to the new fuel reserve at Tshele.  The process of acquiring and compensating proved to...

Sandy Grant 07 August 2017

Mission To Cape Town

Having already passed by the village on his way to Kudumane to join his wife and children for Christmas at the Moffat’s, Sechele had turned back upon learning of Livingstone’s presence. The Mokwena was exhausted, having ridden all night,...

Jeff Ramsay | 07 August 2017

Chinese Give Back To The Community

The event, organised by the Charity Association of Chinese in Botswana (CACB), the Botswana Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and BOHGA attracted about 45 sponsors and this year’s beneficiary was Cristal Victory Home, a non-governmental...

Staff Writer 07 August 2017

Licences For Boats Drivers

It was reported that boats numbers are growing and there is no law in Botswana stipulating boats speed limit. It was further revealed that there is no licence required to boat on the rivers. This was described as a disaster waiting to happen...

Boniface Keakabetse 07 August 2017

Police Celebrates 133 Years

President Ian Khama was the guest at the event and he inspected the ceremonial guard of honour mounted by members of the BPS. The event was decorated with a colourful parade comprised of various units of the police department who kept...

Pini Bothoko | 07 August 2017

Khama Appreciates Farmers� Resilience

Officiating at the Serowe District Agricultural Show last week, Khama said just before he took office in 2008, the government was struggling to promote agriculture because it was ruined by the drought from time to time. He said because of the...

Bonte Seepi 07 August 2017

Gov�t Ordered To Relocate Refugees

The CoA ordered that rejected asylum seekers should be released not later than August 11. “The order of the court below dated 14th of July, 2017 is expanded to the extent that the applicant shall comply with this in full by no later than 5pm...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 August 2017

Botswana Couriers Awards Serowe Show Winners

He said they found it fit to work with farmers as Botswana Couriers and Logistics believes that farmers are also their clients. Baitshephi therefore urged farmers to also engage them whenever they need transportation services. “We know very...

Bonte Seepi 07 August 2017

Marina Bans Walk-In Deliveries

He said the hospital was overcrowded and as a result patient care was sometimes compromised. “The Ministry of Health and Wellness has taken a decision that all first time pregnant women and those who have delivered up to four children will be...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 07 August 2017

An Action-Packed Colour Run

The event started off in the morning with the traditional five-kilometre run within the Serokolwane Lawns area, which had a number of people taking part in throwing of powder colours that was enjoyed by most and left them colourful from head to...

Dumisani Ncube 07 August 2017

Transgender Case Postponed To December

The matter was set for arguing before Justice Leatile Dambe, who however, is said to be on sick leave and out of the country. However, the matter was placed before Justice Michael Mothobi who could not proceed with the case but set a new date, much...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 07 August 2017

Grass Harvesting Business Flourishes

During this season women from across the country set up camps along the Nata-Pantamatenga road in order to collect grass, which is sold to different buyers. In an interview, one of the grass collectors, Idwani Katholo (63) from Tutume said that they...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 07 August 2017