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Thamane Wins BSA Hot seat
Thamane is professionally chief executive officer of Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA). Mukokomani did not contest the election. Thamane and his group swept the stakes, winning all but one position of vice presidency, which was won...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 30 May 2018
Rollers Return To The Top
The win gave Rollers a two-point lead ahead of title rivals Jwaneng Galaxy while Santos were relegated to the lower division. Santos took the lead in the fifth minute as Eric Molefi beat the goalkeeper with his second goal of the season. Eight...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 30 May 2018
City Greens Retain First Division Status
The result relegates Amahot to second division. The game started on a high tempo with both teams showing attacking instincts. It was after 13minutes of play when Hotspurs took control of the game starving Mamoja possession. They played nice...
68423,Olefile Serokolo,, 30 May 2018
Wasteful TAFIC Pay The Price
The visitors won the match that was played at the Francistown Sports Complex by a solitary goal. TAFIC remain third from bottom, which is an automatic relegation spot while Miscellaneous are fourth. The match was punctuated by instances of rough play...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
GU Halts Galaxy Title Charge
Galaxy came in the game sitting at the top of the league, level on points with Township Rollers but boosted a better goal difference. It took only eight minutes for the visitors to ask questions as Gilbert Baruti got at the end of a counter move,...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 30 May 2018
Bantwini Lives Up To Expectations
Even though he didn’t boast of a sold out show like previous Mascom Live Session headliners, Zakes Bantwini showed local fans that he takes his art seriously. Bantwini will always be expected to live up to expectation since he renamed a local...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Dr Tumi Thrills Local Gospel Fans
Kickstarting the performance was the youthful We Must Praise Choir who kept the crowd on its toes with praise and worship songs. The gospel artist turned pastor Vusi Mtukufa kept up the momentum as he ushered in the lively crowd with his songs...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Mission Accomplished For The Hamptonettes
Hamptonettes as the festival’s fans are called came in satisfying numbers to attend this year’s event. It was the main headliner Billy Ocean who brought a different atmosphere when he hit the stage just before midnight. The legendary pop...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Tsheole, To Be Awarded The Presidential Order Of Meritorious Service
In a press release issued Friday, the BSE expressed its great pleasure at the announcement. The press release said the Presidential Order of Meritorious Service is “an honour awarded to any person for actions or services benefiting Botswana or...
475,Correspondent,, 30 May 2018
Choppies Expand Their Footprint
This includes the Mozambique and Namibian stores where Choppies just joined their respective markets. Commenting on the results, Choppies Managing Director Ramachandran Ottapathu said that the opening of the stores was in line with a strategies...
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2018
LEA To Focus On Creating Competitive, Sustainable Enterprises
Speaking during LEA’s annual Pitso, themed ‘Empowering Botswana SMMEs in pursuit of business development and economic diversification’ the CEO Dr Racious Moatshe said that the strategy is aimed at creating a competitive and...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Curtain Finaly Falls On Horticultural Market
In an interview with Monitor Business, BHM chief executive officer (CEO) Simon Meti confirmed that they have finally closed down after they failed to find some assistance following the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security’s...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Two Women Break Into Canvas Manufacturing
Canvas Manufacturers currently manufactures canvas products like tents, duffel bags, toiletry bags, back packs, car covers, travel bags, camping chairs just to mention a few. The company has a huge clientele ranging from government departments,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Fare Thee Well Our Hero
The fighter plane crashed a day before BDF Day. There is a circulating audio, in which the narrator says that the pilot called ‘May Day’, and that by the time he reported the fault, he could have ejected his seat to save his life. That...
540,Monitor Editor,, 30 May 2018
UDC
30 May 2018
Speech by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs) Dist. Prof Dennis A. Signer At The Gems@BIUST Mentorship
In a special way, please allow me, to recognise in our midst, the Honourable Minister of Investment Trade, and Industry, Hon Bogolo Kenewendo, MP, and her entourage. In a special way, kindly allow me to recognise and welcome to our campus, the...
475,Correspondent,, 30 May 2018
Driving Schools Petition Intelligent Testing System
In a petition signed by the members of the Association of Driver School Training, they complain that the new testing centre is different from how they were trained. “We were told this is a pilot project, but we are now being compelled to use...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Maruping Goes To Court Over Tati Siding Chieftainship
On December 12 in 2017, Maruping was elected by residents of Tati Siding to deputise Kgosi Simon Nkgageng. However Maruping who is now the chairperson of Tati Siding Village Development Committee (VDC), did not ascend to the position of deputy chief...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
UB-UDC Gives 'Signal' For Gaborone Central
UDC-UB had been dominating the UB elections until recently when Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) GS-26 started winning some of the most critical positions including the presidency. Though they staged an expensive campaign also inviting...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Accused Father 'Killer' Pleads For Bail
Gabashe, who originates from Mokgomane, is alleged to have on August 27, 2016 in Mokgomane village, killed his father, Olefile Gabashe after stabbing him with a knife following an argument. He also allegedly used a tyre lever in committing the...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Matenge To Be Laid To Rest On Labour Day
Matenge is counted amongst those who contributed immensely to the development of Botswana. Matenge started working for government in 1947 as a messenger for the District Commisioner’s Office in Francistown. He went on to hold different posts,...
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2018
Alleged Tlokweng Serial Rapists Further Remanded In Custody
Appearing before Extension II Magistrate Lenthabile Willy, prosecution pleaded with court to further remand the duo pending bail application, as their substantive magistrate was absent. Tlotlang Balathwa, representing the State, told the court that...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Bulgarians Walk Away With P10,000 Fines
The case had attracted public interest, raising issues of mistrust against financial institutions. Passing the sentence, Principal Magistrate Goodwill Makofi said the three accused Bulgarians, Plamen Nikolaev Pandor 44, Liliya Nikolaeva Borisova 26...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Fallen BDF Pilot Hailed A 'Hero'
Even though BDF protocol and public affairs officials declined interviews on the tragedy that preceded the annual army celebrations on Saturday, his friends, colleagues and Batswana at large have hailed the deceased Major Cliff Manyuni a hero across...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
BDF Day Spark Remains Unchallenged
When The Monitor team arrived at the event around 5:40am, multitudes of patrons had already made their way into the National Stadium with a majority still in long queues hoping to get inside. It was said some started arriving at the stadium as early...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
New Evidence Expected In Montshiwa Murder Case
Appearing before Principal Magistrate Goodwill Makofi, representing State prosecution, Ernest Mosate told the court that their recent investigations have revealed more evidence against the accused person, Modise David, a lawyer charged with the...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Unceremonious Ending To BCPYL Elective Congress
Madigele was to contest the presidency of the youth league against incumbent, Tebogo Molefhe. His lobby group, and that of Molefhe were to fight for other youth league leadership positions at the congress. Members of Madigele’s lobby group...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Jerry Gabaake and Jake Swartland - Who Got the Wheels Turning
By the time that I started working in Gaborone in early 1968, he had become the Principal of the Camp School in Gaborone and then of the Lesedi Primary School. In what was then a very small town, Eleanor Gabaake stood out a mile because she...
2709,Sandy Grant,php13A2.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
MAKABA II & MOFFAT
Moffat was turned back from an initial attempt to reach Gangwaketse in May 1823, when Dithakong was threatened by invading Baphuting and Bahlakwana, who were defeated by the Batlhaping with Griqua assistance. The following year, he set off once...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Front Page this week: Father 'Killer" Pleads For Bail
30 May 2018
Masisi, Media
30 May 2018
Botswana, South Africa
30 May 2018
Suspected stolen cattle intercepted at wedding
Four men, Ketsaabame Tekanyo, 50, Moemedi Oakantse Gaolaolwe, 34, Kedigoletse Boitshwaro, 26, and Boitshepho Ramatokwane, 19, have been arrested in connection with the stolen cattle. The Botswana Police Service’s (BPS) public relations...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
No EVM in 2019 General Elections - Govt
The 2016 Act introduced changes including electronic voting, abolition of supplementary registration, increased nomination fees and fines, amongst others. With regard to electronic voting, the 2016 Act makes provision for Electronic Voting...
399,Staff Writer,, 30 May 2018
Bulela Diwe
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 30 May 2018
Game of Thrones (IV)
The Amandebele ruler gave the Mongwato royal claimant a gun and European style clothing before turning him over to the LMS missionary Robert Moffat and accompanying Bakwena emissaries. Though Matsheng and his minders moved through Gammangwato...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Botswanas Own Angel Of Death Row
FRANCISTOWN: Lawyers who have defended murder convicts at the Court of Appeal (CoA) readily confess that it is one of the most difficult tasks in their profession. This is mainly because if their clients lose the appeal, they are at the least...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Kenya: TV gagged for Odinga 'inauguration'
Several hundred supporters gathered at a park in central Nairobi, where the opposition event was due to take place. The result of the August general election was annulled following allegations of irregularities. Uhuru Kenyatta won a re-run in...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Comedian K Lo to tour Namibia
The event dubbed Free Your Mind Show will feature Namibia’s comics such as Slick, Chiro, Courage and Motswana comedian, K Lo. “As a comedian I am excited because this is a good opportunity as I will be sharing the stage with comics...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Front Page this week: Mayhem At BOPEU
30 May 2018
Blood moon total lunar eclipse
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Zimbabwe: First election without Mugabe
The country's founding president, Mr Mugabe, was ousted last year after almost four decades in power. The main contenders in the presidential vote are incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa, of the ruling Zanu-PF party, and opposition leader Nelson...
53561,BBC.COM,php2D23.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Passion Keeps Phikwes Elegant Designs In Business
Elegant Designs’ woes come from the general downturn in the economy of Selebi-Phikwe, the once thriving copper and nickel-mining town rendered a near ghost town by the closure of BCL Mine in 2016. Elegant Designs, established in 2011 and...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 30 May 2018
Size 10 Restaurant Takes Local Cuisine A Notch Up
Located in the heart of the capital city Gaborone, Size 10 restaurant offers traditional food that include seswaa, mokwetjepe, mokoto, koko ya Setswana, oxtail served with either bogobe ja lerotse, pap or dikgobe. Just barely a month since the...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Kanye Suspected Cattle Rustler Hits Back
Apparently, the police gate-crushed a lobola ceremony in Goo-Ruele ward in Kanye and extracted five cattle, which were part of the bride price, from the enclosure they had been kraaled in. To the chagrin of the bride and groom and their invited...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Mlambo Builds Underprivileged Woman A Home
Thanks to Darius Mlambo, 35, now Batungamile occupies a bachelor pad with a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen, and an en-suite bathroom and toilet. Mlambo’s good gesture started as a cycling trip from Gaborone to Borolong village back in 2016 to...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Family Shocked As 'Missing' Son Is Nailed
Tebogo, who had been missing since the burial of his parents and brother, had gone AWOL following his family members’ murders mid-last month. Whilst the Ramantosha family was still reeling from the grief of losing their loved ones, on Thursday...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
CoA ZCC Judgement Catastrophic - Ndadi
“The outcome is a catastrophic one. It means the government and the members of the ZCC cannot touch the Bishop if he violates the laws of Botswana or the constitution of the ZCC as we contend he does, yet he has reserved himself absolute powers...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
Jwaneng Desert Bush Walk Growing, Gruelling
The walk that is a charity event and also used to promote healthy living combined conventional walkers and individuals who never exercise regularly for both the 15km and 30km walk. It was somehow common belief amongst some first-time participants...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
CoA Sends Kgosibodiba To The Gallows
The Francistown High Court convicted Kgosibodiba in 2017 for the murder of Benjamin Mokobela without extenuating circumstances, which happened on February 1 or 2, 2012 in Makobo village. It is said that the new entrant to the death-row killed his...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 30 May 2018
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