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Masisi, Cabinet go for retreat
The retreat, according to Masisi, will come up with strategies of how to implement some government plans and objectives. With the general elections just one year and six months away, Masisi’s administration is hard pressed to achieve all it...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2018
Extension 2 clinic temporarily closed
This comes after a female nurse was raped whilst on duty at the clinic early Sunday morning. In a press release from the ministry today, the permanent secretary Ruth Maphorisa stated that services at the clinic were temporarily suspended until...
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BNF veterans want the party to quit UDC
The UDC has four affiliates, which include the BNF, Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) and Botswana Peoples Party (BPP). Speaking at a press briefing today, the veterans’ association chairperson said that the...
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Air Botswana
26 May 2018
Police recover electronics in different arrests
According to a media release from the public relations officer of the Botswana Police Service (BPS) Dipheko Motube, eight of the 19 stolen decoders have been recovered. Meanwhile Motube said following the ongoing police operations, a...
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Moagi to spend more days in custody
Appearing before Extentsion II Magistrate Lenthabile Willy today, prosecution pleaded with court to further remand Moagi in custody. Magistrate Willy acceded to the prosecution’s plea. When asked if he had anything to say, Moagi who appeared to...
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Front Page this week: Controversial Modenga dies
26 May 2018
Book Review: Accident by Dawn Garisch
She’s also written a play, a short film, television scripts and numerous short stories. Her novel, Trespass, was shortlisted for the 2010 Commonwealth Prize in Africa and her poem ‘Miracle’ was awarded the 2011 EU Sol Plaatje...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Stars, Highlanders In A Dull Draw
They exhibited a poor performance in their encounter against rookies Calendar stars. The match was played before a fairly impressive crowd at the Francistown Stadium. Based on their form and pedigree Highlanders were billed to dominate the encounter...
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Ten-Man Magosi Edge Miscellaneous
Magosi defeated the home side by a solitary goal and registered a second consecutive win on the road. Magosi diehard supporters came in encouraging numbers to back their side. They were the most vocal with a raucous and an emotional cheering that...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 26 May 2018
P1 Million Prize Money For Diacore Marathon
Last year the prize money was P25, 000 each for both men and women. The race spokesperson, Thabo Makgato said they have set time that the athletes have to beat in order to win the P1 million. “The time that has been set is 2:08:00. It applies...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Injury-Plagued Police Hold Orapa
Isaiah ‘Sthandwa’ Mogwadi was forced to play with a makeshift defence with midfielders Katlego Masole and Uyapo Seleka deployed to the center back and left back roles respectively in the absence of Gaopatwe Seosenyeng and Otsile Batang...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 26 May 2018
Sereetsi Talks African-American Musics Influence In Africa
Speaking during a Digital Video Conference discussion organised by the Embassy of United States of America in Botswana and the University of Botswana to commemorate the Black History month, Sereetsi said whilst the influence has been reciprocal, the...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
BOPEU Choir CD Hits Right Notes
Despite the union’s popularity, the event did not attract many people, as most tables were unoccupied. However, the performance of the choirs was good. The CD launch was held at the Limkokwing University hall of fame on Saturday...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Orange Botswana New Service Widens Information Access
The 1-2-4 service, which was done in collaboration with Human Network International, is part of Orange Botswana’s commitment to empowering Batswana whilst realising the country’s Vision 2036 of a knowledge-based economy. The service...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Kasane Airport Unveils P430m-Worth Facelift
For the past 10 years, efforts have been made to refurbish the four major airports in the country, which include Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Maun International Airport, Francistown International Airport with the latest being the Kasane...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
BITC, BoFiNet Roll Out Free Wifi
The rollout was done at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, Francistown International Airport, Kasane International Airport and Maun International Airport. According to BITC, access to Internet or connectivity is an enabler for doing business...
399,Staff Writer,, 26 May 2018
Scribe Seizes Digital Window Of Opportunity
Putting her professional background to good use for an added advantage, Bogatsu has upskilled by opening a social media management company called ‘SocialIT’. After working for five years as a journalist and two years as a public...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Unforgiving Cheetahs Edge Rhinos
The match went for recess with Rhinos leading with two tries scored by former Cheetahs player, Keorapetse Lesotlho. Rhinos’ try was scored a few minutes into the first half after Lesotlho caught Cheetahs back line napping. The score brought...
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Commuters Who Use Public Transport Deserve Good Service
Smart businesspeople know the importance of keeping customers happy, and satisfied, but unfortunately some of our public transport service providers seem to have it all wrong or upside down. People who use public transport, especially combis,...
540,Monitor Editor,, 26 May 2018
We Believe in 'An Eye for an Eye' So there!
26 May 2018
Game Of Thrones (8) Sekgoma Flees
Khama continued: “I wish all the Bangwato to know that I renounce all pretensions to the chieftainship of the Bangwato. Here are two chiefs already; I refuse to be called the third, as some of you have mockingly styled me. My kingdom consists...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Transportation - The Good And The Very Disturbing
But to see it now is to be impressed and to realise, for the first time that a new junction at Boatle will soon sensibly replace the present one. But then, what a wonderful surprise to see the adverts about the exciting new main road junction at...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
How Workers' Compensation Work
Dependant on an employee’s earnings, a worse case scenario could see you paying up to P250,000 for a permanent disability, plus up to P75,000 for medical expenses, amounting to a staggering P325,000 per employee! In addition to these costs, you...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2018
Cobbler Dedicated To Enabling The Disabled
He has 15 years of experience in shoe manufacturing and repairing. Bonnie learnt his trade in 1993 in Gweru, Zimbabwe where he was sponsored to train in leather works by Serowe-based Tshidilo Rehabilitation Centre. In Gweru he trained at Bata Shoe...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 26 May 2018
BMC's Export Monopoly To End
When contributing to the debate on the motion requesting government to end the BMC export monopoly brought to Parliament by Member of Parliament for Gantsi North, Noah Salakae on Friday, Ralotsia said he would present recommendations to Cabinet on...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
BMD Emerges Big Winners At UDC Congress
BMD secretary general, Gilbert Mangole said they were happy with how the congress went despite some challenges, praising the UDC president Duma Boko for it. “We were always aware that there is a section of UDC members who have a problem with...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Passengers, Taxi Operators In Cold War
The war is now before the Palapye Sub-district Council authorities that have implored the Department of Road, Transport and Safety (DRTS) to take punitive action against public transporters who refuse to ferry passengers to their destinations as...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 26 May 2018
More Than 5000 Teacher Interns To Be Engaged
“Yes, it is true that interns will be employed to support remediation in classes and other duties. “They will only compliment existing teachers and temporary teachers and not replace any. It is possible that upwards of 5,000 interns may...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Maoto Denies Dumping BDP
There is political hullaballoo in the BDP Francistown South constituency that after losing the primary elections to a political greenhorn, Modiri Lucas in the volatile Francistown South constituency, the pioneering MP for the area, Khumongwana Maoto...
402,Ryder Gabathuse,phpF55A.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Congress Gives Boko Powers To Expel Members
According to insiders, the commissions agreed that their congress, which would be held every two years, should have powers. “The president will be able to expel or suspend a member party and also be able to call a special congress,” a...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Controversial Councillor Modenga Dies
“His wife informed me about his death today morning (Sunday). She was not that elaborate but from what I understand Modenga died in Gaborone. He died early in the morning today. He has not been well for some time,” said BDP Francistown...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
How Meswele Survived Ex-Husband's Hitmen
The 39-year old Dimpho Meswele, a teacher at Naledi Senior Secondary School and Legwale met back in 2006 and in 2008 they tied the knot, but their marriage did not last as they divorced barely seven years after the marriage. Meswele filed for...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
BCL mine closure hit hard on youth business
The office is also experiencing an influx of beneficiaries requesting to relocate their businesses out of the town. Addressing a full council session which ended yesterday, mayor Molosiwa Molosiwa said the ministry continues to spearhead programmes...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 26 May 2018
Tanzanian MP 'sentenced for defaming Magufuli'
Joseph Mbilinyi - popularly known as Sugu - from the opposition Chadema party, was convicted by a magistrate's court in the southwestern town of Mbeya. His co-accused, Emmanuel Masonga, was handed a similar prison sentence. The two were accused of...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Hamba kahle Bra Hugh Masekela
Bra Hugh lost a protracted battle with prostate cancer, and passed away in Johannesburg aged 78. The world-renowned trumpeter has been been battling prostate cancer since 2008. A great man who needs no introduction, Bra Hugh spent close to three...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 26 May 2018
Okavango Delta: Studying Angolas terra incognita
CAPE TOWN: For years, the southeastern region of Angola, a host to the sources of the Okavango, Zambezi and Kwanza rivers, has been a terra incognita – a mystery to science. It has remained a black hole in the map of biodiversity data because...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Farewells pour in as Dingake leaves the bench
Edwin Cameron Judge, Constitutional Court of South Africa It has been a privilege over the last 10 years to work with, and to get to know, Justice Oagile "Key" Dingake. He has proved himself a passionate, highly intelligent, forthright advocate for...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2018
Remembering Bra Hugh Masekela
In case you are wondering, yes it was Professor Fako, the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana who was the compere on that particular Saturday evening! Momentarily, the man himself, Hugh Masekela, spotting an Afro hair-style, showed...
2212,Titus Mbuya,, 26 May 2018
The bruising fight for land
The story repeats itself everytime. One Land Board or the other calls for applications. Hungry land-seekers sleep at offices and sometimes riot in the morning. No amount of warnings and pleas not to sleep or riot make a difference. It has...
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Anguish for vendors as council mulls mass evictions
Thoughts of the yellow monster have hung over the hundreds making a living off the Gaborone City Council’s market stalls, since last June. In that month, the council told vendors to prepare for removal from the stall due primarily to the...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Move or be moved: Block 5 squatters face Feb 28 deadline
Things had been quiet for five years. At some point during those years, the community of squatters living at the edge of Block 5 must have believed the October 2011 Lobatse High Court ruling ordering them off the land, must have simply been...
422,Mbongeni Mguni,php1604.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
Monastery of judgeship
I have been lucky to have such loving family, relatives and friends. My friend Eddie Mdluli last week crafted a piece in which he lionised me – coming very close to conferring me with judicial sainthood! Thank you Eddie. You are such a sweet...
475,Correspondent,, 26 May 2018
Wrong ideas about writing
I would expect someone who is, or wants to be a writer to know how to use Google and to actually use it. If you don’t have time nor inclination to search for your own answers, please give up writing now and find a less demanding...
52205,Lauri Kubuitsile,php7D1E.tmp.jpg, 26 May 2018
BOPEU wants P20m from Motsamai
26 May 2018
US secret war inside shithole Africa
Behind these anti- immigration remarks by Trump, many people all over the world are unaware that there is a real, but largely concealed war which is taking place throughout the African continent. It involves the United States, an invigorated Russia...
53170,Solly Rakgomo,, 26 May 2018
Of Khamas gifts and sex dolls
Now, government is taking from the poor and rich alike under whatever guise it is. Yes, just like the very fire preachers they are persecuting. Except that with government, the whole nation is a fire church. How the ministry responsible for keeping...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 26 May 2018
Mohohlo is now UB chancellor
This is effect from July 19, 2018 to June 18, 2023. According to a press release from the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Mohohlo was the governor of BoB and ex-officio non-executive director of the International...
399,Staff Writer,, 26 May 2018
The Sorrow of Democracy Convenors
26 May 2018
The Sorrow of Democracy Convenors
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 26 May 2018
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