Archives
Explore
Home
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Full Picture
Featured Videos
More
About Us
Advertise with Us
Archives
Sitemap
Contact us
Sign in
Create account
Home
News
Business
Sport
Lifestyle
Features
Opinion & Analysis
Blogs
Sponsored
World
Select Year:
2024
|
2023
|
2022
|
2021
|
2020
|
2019
|
2018
|
2017
|
2016
|
2015
|
2014
|
2013
|
2012
|
2011
|
2010
|
2009
|
2008
|
2007
|
2006
|
2005
|
2004
|
2003
|
Select Month:
January
|
February
|
March
|
April
|
May
|
June
|
July
|
August
|
September
|
October
|
November
|
December
|
Archives:
Sunday May 01
Monday May 02
Tuesday May 03
Wednesday May 04
Thursday May 05
Friday May 06
Saturday May 07
Sunday May 08
Monday May 09
Tuesday May 10
Wednesday May 11
Thursday May 12
Friday May 13
Saturday May 14
Sunday May 15
Monday May 16
Tuesday May 17
Wednesday May 18
Thursday May 19
Friday May 20
Saturday May 21
Sunday May 22
Monday May 23
Tuesday May 24
Wednesday May 25
Thursday May 26
Friday May 27
Saturday May 28
Sunday May 29
Monday May 30
Tuesday May 31
Front Page this week: Kgathi forced to retreat
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2018
Masisi jets off to Namibia, Zimbabwe on Official visit today
This visit will immediately follow Masisi’s working visit to Windhoek, which will take place on the morning where he will have conferred with his counterpart, President Hage Geingob of Namibia. The working visit will serve to deepen and...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2018
TEST LEKANG
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2018
Agony for Sibanda as Makwala, Thebe through to finals
However, there was disappointment for Karabo Sibanda who could only finish fourth. Makwala qualified for the final with the fastest time of 45:00 while Thebe clocked 45.54. Makwala had an easy route to the finish line as none of the competitors put...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Athletics Team Manager Rubbishes Injury Claims
Both athletes had indicated that they are not fit when they competed yesterday at the games taking place at the Gold Coast, Australia. However, Ontebetse shot down the claims and said all the athletes were fit for the competition. “Will Thebe...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
NPF saga: PAC summons Kebonang
The ministry’s former permanent secretary, Obolokile Obakeng told the PAC earlier today that Kebonang placed considerable pressure on him to approve DIS director, Isaac Kgosi’s request to change the purpose for which his department had...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2018
Chouka's Title Chase Dented As Highlanders Edge Closer
In fact Motlakase plummeted to third position after Sua Flamingoes came from behind to send Morupule Wanderers to the cleaners with a 2-1 win in Pilikwe and leapfrog Chouka into second. Highlanders are four points clear of Flamingoes and five points...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2018
Galaxy Slip As Rollers Move To The Summit
Galaxy lost 2-0 at home to Miscellaneous while Rollers registered an important 2-1 away victory over Sankoyo Bush Bucks. The two sides have been jostling for the top spot as the race for the title heats up. Rollers have occupied the position until...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Letshikgwane Continues To Struggle Against Namibian Opponents
The local boxer came into the bout after two past losses to Namibian opponents. Letshikgwane lost the six rounds bout by unanimous decision with a score of 45-50, 45-59 and 56-58. The first round started on a high note with both boxers launching...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Kit Debacle Killed Our Morale - TAFIC Coach
TAFIC were forced to play with training bibs as referee Tirelo Mositwane ordered the team change as the white kit matched with the home side’s white and red vertical stripped jersey. Speaking to Monitor Sport after the game, Machimenyega...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 09 May 2018
Mokhobo Wins FWB Show
The show highlighted exactly how current fashion trends are predicted by moods, behaviour and the buying habits of a consumer at a particular time. A total of 14 fashion designers from Botswana and six internationals from neighbouring Zimbabwe and...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Castle Lite Unlocks Concert Brings Life To Molapo Crossing
The show was a build up to the main event to be held on April 30, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa featuring American rapper, Chance the Rapper as the headline act. The Friday concert at Stanbic Piazza, meant to give the locals an experience of...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
FNBB, Youth Ministry Partner To Empower Youth
The initiative offers MYSC- funded businesses an FNBB bundle that includes Transactional, Investment, as well as Insurance and Lending products. The youth will also benefit from Capacity Building, Coaching, Mentoring and facilitation of access to...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Farmers Urged To Insure Produce, Products
Addressing Botswana Young Farmers Association (BYFA) recently, Advice Fele of the Botswana Insurance Company (BIC) said they have policies that cater to farmers. “Insurance is very important even in farming as we cover livestock, crop...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Teacher-Cum-Tour Guide's Risky Leap Reaps Rewards
Mogotsi left the profession to open Wild Guides and Tours, his own tour operating outfit . A life changing experience ensued when andBeyond formerly known as CCAfrica, a luxury experiential travel company that makes exclusive safaris and tours in...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2018
Five Win P7,000 Monthly Salary From Shell
Ten Shell Vivo energy customers were drawn as finalists in the countrywide promotion, which started in December 2017 and ended on Saturday, with only five emerging as winners of the Shell Vivo energy P7,000 monthly salary. The winners shared...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Marchers Call For Cerebral Palsy Registry
The cerebral palsy march was held on Saturday morning organised by Brave Heart Organisation. Following the march, Dr Orapeleng Puswane Katse who was the chief walker on the day said many children have the condition, but their parents have not come...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Batswana Women Warned Against Sham Marriages
The Botswana Police Service’s (BPS) director of crime intelligence, Nunu Lesetedi disclosed his concern to The Monitor following the arrest of three Nigerian men alleged to have been operating businesses or residing in Botswana illegally. The...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Molao Retracts Statement On FNBB Student Bank Charges
While addressing a question from legislator Bogolo Kenewendo on March 18, 2018 Molao left Parliament shocked as he said FNBB does not charge service fees to students as per the contract for disbursing allowances to government sponsored...
09 May 2018
Suppliers Pull The Plug On Mowana Mine
According to the source, the mine’s supplier of fuel, Vivo Energy, and its power supplier, Botswana Power Cooperation (BPC), stopped supplying the Cradle Arc-owned mine with supplies because of outstanding debts, leaving workers in panic mode...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Ex-BCL Workers Get 25% From AON Pension Fund
The ex-employees’ benefits have since been transferred into a preservation fund and according to AON officials, who addressed them this week, the former mineworkers are allowed to withdraw an additional 25% if they are still unemployed after 12...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 09 May 2018
Cabinet Approves Private School Fees Payout
Area Member of Parliament and Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration minister, Nonofo Molefhi has confirmed that Cabinet approved payment of this year’s school fees, but regretted the timing of the decision, as there are...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 09 May 2018
'Double-Edged Sword In Sexual Consent Bill'
The move by Parliament to pass the motion to raise the age of sexual consent to 18 years into law could be a double-edged sword when left as it is, SAT warned. Kenewendo, now the substantive Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, tabled the...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Prosecution Says Bulgarians Have Case To Answer
Plamen Nikolaev Pandor 44, Liliya Nikolaeva Borisova 26 and Dimitar Borislavov Angelou 36 were arrested mid last month for a high profile electronic card information theft linked to FNB ATM and bank account scam. On the first count, the trio is...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
'Human Trafficking' Ugandan Suspects On Remand
The male victim aged 28 is also from Uganda and was allegedly trafficked into Botswana for labour purposes. The duo was arrested in Gaborone on April 1, 2018 at Sir Seretse Khama Airport (SSKA). Appearing before Principal Magistrate Goodwill...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Uproar As Election Of Deputy Chief Is Postponed, Again
But that norm was thrown out of the window when the election of Tati Siding village deputy chief, which was scheduled for Thursday last week, was postponed again (for the third time). The post of headman of records is a new position, according to...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
BDP MPs Vow Never To Support Opposition Motions
Assistant Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Botlogile Tshireletso on Friday told opposition members that they will never agree with them on anything because they disrespected Parliament processes by not voting during the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Kgathi Forced To Retreat
Kgathi had visited the constituency in order to officially unveil candidates for the next year general elections, who are entirely made up of those who won the BDP January primaries. The DSG visit was also meant to give permission to the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Let's Be Constructive In Our Criticism
Botswana is considered a democracy, and its citizens enjoy free speech to a certain extent, hence the many analysis, and critical opinions published by different people on various platforms. Almost all local newspapers published analyses, opinion...
540,Monitor Editor,, 09 May 2018
House Of Ngwaketse (II) Kgosi Moleta
Mongala’s rule is otherwise remembered for his tragic demise as a result of an outbreak of war between the Bangwaketse and their Bakgwatheng (or Bakgwatlheng) vassals, who sought to reassert their own independence under Tau’s son Mabeleng...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
There is no Choice - We Must Give Him a Chance
But given the personal background of the now ex-President, which was known to everyone, it cannot be claimed that the country’s ten-year experiment occurred without its awareness and concurrence. Perhaps it could also be claimed that the...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Ours is not the reason why!
09 May 2018
Credentials for leadership
There seems to be a presumption of corruption that exists for most African leaders whereby it’s a given that we have corrupt leaders and that at the basic level our leaders are at the least unwilling even to step down from power when it’s...
475,Correspondent,, 09 May 2018
Tips On Classroom Management
The former goes beyond just ensuring cleanliness of the classroom environment and attendance of class members. In addition to the already mentioned a class tutor does the following: Manage general academic performance of every student. The tutor has...
75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 09 May 2018
Two-time murder accused makes court appearance
Morekolodi Gothwang, 22, of Mabete ward, in Pitsane has already appeared in court. In a media release, the Botswana Police Service's (BPS) deputy public relations officer, Near Bagali revealed that Gothwang has since appeared on August 7, 2018...
76914,Betty Ramohubu,, 09 May 2018
Grandson and friend remanded for rape, death of nonagenarian
The nonagenarian was sleeping at her house where she stayed with his grandson when she was raped. According to police findings, upon arrival at home, late at night, the grandson and the teenage friend allegedly broke into grandmother's house before...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2018
BCP, BNF in coalition talks
Mmegi has learnt that the executives of the two parties have so far met twice for ‘exploratory’ talks in relation to forming a coalition that will contest the 2019 general elections. In fact the BCP leader, Dumelang Saleshando, has...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Masisi, Khama, Mogae & Kgathi on the same flight to Zim
The statement also revealed that Former Presidents Festus G. Mogae and Ian Khama will be accompanying President Masisi on the trip adding that they will all be on board the Presidential Jet, OK1, “at His Excellency’s...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2018
Blustery Rainstorm Devastates Mahalapye
The rain started pouring on Saturday night, but not heavily. It was later on at around 3pm that the thunderstorms became violent. The downpour resumed with gusty winds and then dropped heavy hailstones that shuttered car windows for close...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2018
In this week's paper: Masisi's rule under threat
09 May 2018
Makwala gets Grand Prix invite
The 400m sensation will use the series to kickstart his 2018 season. He last competed in the Diamond League last September, where he emerged triumphant. The Grand Prix series, organised by Athletics South Africa (ASA), would feature three...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Wait almost over for karate referee Rakgampu
The course starts on Sunday while the Dubai Open Karate Premier League is scheduled for Al Wasi Club from February 16 to 18, 2018. The premier league event was launched in 2011, and there are seven circuit events held in Paris, Dubai, Rotterdam,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Battered Reds face Ostriches again
The Reds return to Itekeng Stadium for a BTC Premiership encounter on Sunday. The two sides are fresh from a two-legged Mascom Top 8 tie, which left GU battered and bruised as the diamond miners recorded a resounding 5-1 aggregate win. Orapa first...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 09 May 2018
Al Merreikh ranked Africas fifth best side
Al Merreikh stayed fifth in the latest club rankings released on Monday, although the ratings are questionable, with some defunct sides still on the list. Rollers officials recently acknowledged Al Merreikh’s strength based on what are seen as...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2018
BPL turns to SA to improve league
BPL chief executive officer, Thabo ‘Styles’ Ntshinogang said they met the Premier Soccer League (PSL) executive committee and senior management. The benchmarking exercise is aimed at improving governance and the BPL product. The BPL...
399,Staff Writer,, 09 May 2018
Butlers greatest hits
* “#BFA the dinosaur Bright is destroying what WE not ME built over 3 years - calling old players is a travesty for the National Team #disgrace.” Butler twitted last August, just two months after he had left his job and David Bright came...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Mogorosi, Msomi return for CAF tie
The two players are serving suspension from all Botswana Football Association (BFA) activities for their role in the match against TAFIC, which saw three players and an official given red cards. While many had doubted whether Rollers could do...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Teenager turns art into a career
The teenaged told Arts and Culture that she accidentally ticked art as her practical subject when she started her Form One. As the saying goes, “everything happens for a reason”, and that day, Twala’s destiny as an artist was...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Customising denim jackets
The Art Handz and Amateki Culture owner started off customising shoes and later caps, something that started off just as an idea to make pocket money. His abilities and skills won the young artist many reliable customers who continued supporting him...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Biggest YAMAs winner, ATI pockets measly P10,000
The biggest winners on the night each pocketed P5,000 courtesy of First National Bank Botswana. For his two awards, ATI of Khiring Khiring, Khoring Khoring fame got P10,000 for both the best single male award and song of the year while Bouncy...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 09 May 2018
Subscribe
Receive latest and breaking news via email
Submit
Have a Story? Send Us a tip
Invalid key
Send