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Court convicts five in Gaborone North murder, robbery
Today Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo convicted all the accused of attacking and robbing a Chinese national in Gaborone North and in the process murdering his security guard, Olebogile Ramapulane. The convicted men Lebang Ntesi, Phemelo Tshelang,...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Police harass private media journalists
54378,Kennedy Ramokone,, 18 May 2018
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80
He "passed away peacefully on Saturday after a short illness", the foundation named after him said on Saturday. Annan was the first black African to take up the role of the world's top diplomat, serving from 1997 to 2006.  He later served as...
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Venson-Moitoi to challenge Masisi
“Yesterday I informed, in writing to the BDP and HE the President, that I intend to contest the position of President of BDP at the next elective congress,” wrote the minister on her Facebook page.  “I believe that in true...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2018
HIV 'magic pill' continues despite side effects
When briefing the Parliament last week Friday, the assistant minister of Health and Wellness Biggie Butale said that the concern that Dolutegravier may be causing birth defects involving brain and spine (Neural Tubal Defects-NTD) is not yet...
78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 18 May 2018
Two remanded in custody for possession of explosives, shop breaking
In the first count, the state alleges that Ndlovu entered Botswana illegally sometimes in April 2017 at or near Ramokgwebana border.  In the second count, the state alleges that Molaodi, Ndlovu and two others not before court, were unlawfully...
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Front Page this week: Tselayarona hanged
18 May 2018
Kast to launch new single
The man who made history last year when he walked from Maun to Gaborone told Showbiz that the song is just a standalone single and does not necessarily hype the upcoming Tlatsa Lebala event in Gaborone.   He said the song represents his...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Shay returns with Bala Bala
The new single was recently released on the digital platforms and it features another rapper called Junior. It is a single from his upcoming EP titled, OK The EP.  Bala Bala carries Shay’s traditional sound of mainstream hip-hop that he...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Fake Olopeng account raises musicians hopes
It has now come to light that the Facebook post allegedly belonging to Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) minister, Thapelo Olopeng promising that 20 musicians would be sponsored with P100,000 each, is fake.  The fake...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
BCP, BNF might join forces for 2019 general elections
This comes after the BCP conference here endorsed the registration of the amendments to the revised Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) constitution and resolved that if the problems within the UDC persist and impede progress within the coalition...
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Saleshando blames BMD for UDC troubles
Officially opening the BCP conference here on Sunday, Saleshando also shed some light on the new UDC constitution that has been cited as the major source of differences among UDC partners. "When we (BCP) started talks with the UDC our assumption was...
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Masunga man accused of defiling stepdaughters
According to Masunga police station commander Gaolathe Ngayaya, the defilement cases were reported by one of the man’s stepdaughters last Thursday. “We are currently investigating a case(s) of a father who allegedly defiled his...
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BMD
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2018
Front Page this week: CEDA fires Errant Employees
18 May 2018
World Cup: South Korea players swap shirts to try to confuse opposition
Only Tottenham forward Son Heung-min and captain Ki Sung-yueng wore their usual shirts against Bolivia and Senegal earlier this month, claimed Shin Tae-yong. Meanwhile, Sweden's manager has apologised after claims one of his scouts spied on a closed...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Technology Embarrasses BAA
The challenge emanated from the absence of Tshepho Kelaotswe who is the only qualified timer in the country. BAA vice president, Kenneth Kikwe admitted to Monitor Sport that they were having a challenge with the timer. He said the machine was needed...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Cheerleading Moves Towards BNSC Affiliation
Speaking to Monitor Sport last week, the federation’s secretary general, Tony Petros revealed that they have since registered with the Registrar of Societies and are recognised by the international cheerleading governing body, International...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 18 May 2018
Teko Modise Inspires Youngsters With Biography
Speaking at the launch, Modise said he decided to do a biography because he needed to tell his side of the story. The illustrious midfielder had made the headlines for the wrong reasons since his breakthrough at PSL giants, Orlando Pirates in 2008....
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 18 May 2018
GU Meeting Fails To Find Solutions
The only resolution that the assembly took was to dissolve the executive committee and hand the club to the elders committee who will run the club until a new committee is elected. This came after the club chairperson, Boitumelo Nsunge declared to...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 18 May 2018
Grand Palm Hosts Another Thrilling Old School Party
The event held at the GICC on Friday and headlined by Oskido was surely going to pull a crowd and indeed the place was packed. Nothing beats an indoor party on a cold night and revellers had nothing to worry about as they owned the dance floor. A...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
BOMU Carnival Festival A Dismal Failure
In an effort to unite the music industry and prove that local artists can pull a crowd, BOMU hosted its first ever all local line-up carnival music festival on Saturday at Trekkers garden in Mogoditshane. The show was initially scheduled for April...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Stanbic Bank Turns Home Ownership Dreams into Reality
As the financial services partner of choice, the Bank has embarked on a customer experience-focused drive designed to make home loans more affordable for Batswana. In an unconventional move that adds even greater value for the customer, the Bank has...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2018
BIH Backs Developer Of Donkey Milk Products
Kalahari Secrets products range from soaps to lotions made from donkey milk and some other natural products. Speaking during the launch on Friday, BIH chief executive officer Allan Boshwaen said they would be instrumental in ensuring that Kalahari...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 18 May 2018
SGR Run Short Of Maize Stock
The Board’s chief executive officer, Leonard Morakaladi explained that although the SGR, which is meant for food security purposes has currently exhausted the maize stock, there is sufficient stock for sorghum and beans to take the nation...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Wheat Levy Chokes Local Millers
Currently, the levy is at nine percent following the reduction from 15% by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) last April. BMA chairperson, Nkosi Mwaba said investor confidence in the local milling industry is at its lowest while...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Unique Designs Propel African Woodwork To Success
Their clientele is made up of individuals, guesthouses, and hotels with i-Towers being the latest as well as Vantage Properties. According to Ncube, it all started about two years back after buying a bed that could not fit in his room. He then...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Be Creative, Or Risk Being Rendered Obsolete
Creativity is necessary for economic and social progress. It serves as the most aggressive marketing tool in modern times. Despite this necessity, there is still lack of creativity in society. Seventy percent of the cost of a product is determined by...
75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 18 May 2018
Cracks In The Umbrella Widening
The opposition, after realising that tackling the BDP as individual opposition political party was too much of a mammoth task, decided to form an alliance, which they termed the UDC. The UDC in their Website accessible at  HYPERLINK...
540,Monitor Editor,, 18 May 2018
Magogwe o belaela lomepe
18 May 2018
SA Envoy Advises Bots Youth
On this day decades ago, thousands of students took to the streets in what was meant to be a peaceful protest against the 1974 order that had been passed, requiring that certain subjects be taught in Afrikaans. Then, people largely saw Afrikaans as...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Demoted Govt Cleaner Gets Justice
The employee, Segolame Itumeleng who was doing the electrical and maintenance work under a salary scale of a cleaner will be paid accordingly after settlement agreement was reached this week. Itumeleng had to sue her then employer, the Ministry of...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Batsile's Rise From Humble Beginnings To Greatness
Batsile, the head of consumer operations under Barclays Bank Botswana, was born and raised in Maun’s Riverside ward. Growing up in the dusty streets of her village, it did not cross her mind that one day she would be working for one of the...
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Chinese Donates 2,500 Blankets To OP
Present at the ceremony were the Vice President, Slumber Tsogwane, members of the CACB, representatives from different Chinese community companies and invited guests. Giving the background information of the Association, Miles Nan stated that the...
76059,Kaelo Kebotse,, 18 May 2018
As Death Brings Out The Worst: Tonota Family In A Battle Of Sorts
Instead of supporting each other, his funeral last Tuesday brought nothing but headache on top of the sorrow that go with bidding a loved one farewell. Relatives who used to be besties sharing good moments together, have suddenly become worst...
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Date Rape High In Mogoditshane
This year alone, from January to May, Mogoditshane has already recorded 58 rape cases. In 2016 the village stood at 150 when the year petered out and the number significantly increased to 159 cases in 2017. Most of these cases have been identified...
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Rape Accused Duo Discharged , Acquitted
Even though there was evidence that the victim was raped, her phone recovered from the suspects, Magistrate Genai Jansen found it inadequate to convict the duo. According to her account, on March 29, 2014, the victim knocked off from work at Hungry...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
The Voice Publisher dies at 57
It is with deepest sorrow and grief that we inform you of the passing of The Voice Newspaper Publisher and visionary, Beata Kasale. Kasale, a hard working and fearless leader, loving mother, devoted wife, and doting grandmother transitioned to glory...
475,Correspondent,, 18 May 2018
Former spy chief Kgosi withdraws threat to kill case against Moshoke
However, the matter could not be finalised as the prosecution asked for time to advise itself on the development. The matter is likely to be finalised on June 26, as the state is expected to drop the charge against Moshoke.
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2018
Drugs, Mental Health Terrible Twins Of Yore
David Mangwegape, a lecturer in the Department of Psychiatric Mental Health at IHS says drugs have a huge influence on the global scene as far as health care administration is concerned . In an interview with The Monitor at Embrace Emotions Support...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Rollers Captain Gears Up On Plans To Build A Clinic In Lechana
The community of Lechana cattlepost, which is situated along Palapye and Topisi, has for a long time been serviced by a mobile clinic an extension of Palapye Primary Hospital. For a long time now, the villagers have been receiving health services...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 18 May 2018
Palapye Becoming Illicit Drugs Bureau
The North Central divisional commander, Christopher Mbulawa said they caught horse-and-trailer trucks that smuggled drugs through the Martin’s Drift Border Post using Palapye, because of its strategic location, as a distribution centre to other...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 18 May 2018
CEDA Fires 'Errant' Employees
Kabelo Moalosi, who was employed as portfolio executive - services at the CEDA Palapye Branch, admitted to a forensic investigations team that he prepared and submitted a loan application for a Bread & Breakfast on behalf of his mother. He also...
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2018
Long Way To Go For UDC
He said UDC leadership cannot keep on ignoring what the masses or party members are saying because the poor outcome reflects on them. Some affiliates of UDC, especially members of Botswana National Front (BNF) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) at...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
BDP Retains Moshupa/Manyana
Karabo Gare of the BDP won with 4,093 votes against the Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) Jonathan Sethono who got 1,530 votes.The parliamentary seat fell vacant after Mokgweetsi Masisi ascended to the presidency of the country in...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg,3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Duna Makes Surprise Appearance In Bulela Ditswe
The winner of the much-anticipated primaries will gain candidacy for the 2019 general elections. Should he be given the go-ahead by the party to contest the August primaries, Duna will come up against two seasoned politicians in area MP, Buti Billy...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Our Volatile, Uncertain, Complex And Ambiguous Environment
In other words, the views of the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), and presumably of key government leaders have in no way been altered as a result of the barrage of counter views that have been expressed. The wish to buy them remains, and this will...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
Sometimes Taking Up Space, Hurts Mental Health And Suicide In Our Generation
Essentially, it is a public health issue. Particularly, the World Health Organisation has found that depression is a leading cause of both injury and disease for people around the world. Further, depression is ostensibly the leading contributor to...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 18 May 2018
Ghanzi In History (PART 1)
This was the case notwithstanding an enduring myth, which was officially perpetuated during the period of the British colonial occupation, that before the settlers’ arrival Ghanzi had been a so-called empty land - “nullius terra” in...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 18 May 2018
President Ian Khama's farewell speech to the BDP
399,Staff Writer,, 18 May 2018
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