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Calistus Kolantsho 27 August 2018
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa sworn in as president
He also announced an inquiry into the deaths of six people in clashes between the army and opposition supporters after the July vote. The violence was "unacceptable", he said. The opposition MDC Alliance continues to reject the result despite a...
BBC.COM 27 August 2018
Dust Bin
Selefu 27 August 2018
It Is High Time Batswana Take All Elections Seriously
There is a popular saying ‘politics is a tricky game’, which sometimes suggests that voters do not scrutinise the candidates they vote for, only to end up disappointed afterwards. Some voters become emotional when choosing their...
Monitor Editor 27 August 2018
Tempers Flare At Snooker Meeting
When the meeting started at Woodland Hotel, BBC president, Terrence Tiroyakgosi said they had taken a last minute decision to change the meeting from an Annual General Meeting (AGM) to a Special General Meeting (SGM). “We have decided to...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 27 August 2018
Galaxy On The Rampage
Galaxy who finished as runners-up last season, thrashed hapless Security Systems 5-0 to register their second straight victory this season. They kicked off their season with another 5-0 win over Premier League returnees, Prisons XI a fortnight...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 27 August 2018
New Look Miscellaneous Hold Onto Marginal Win
At the Serowe Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon, the club that performed above expectations towards a fourth place in the past campaign, is trying to refine a squad after they were forced into an overhaul in the off-season when they lost over half...
Koketso Kgoboge 27 August 2018
Low Turnout Sours Boitumelo Benefit Concert
However, the Boitumelo Benefit Concert was marred by a low turn out, as many people mocked the event’s schedule and their decision not to allow people to bring their own cooler boxes. The event, which started at 10am and ended at 10pm failed...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 27 August 2018
Sharps Stun Chiefs With A Comfortable Win
After thumping Gaborone United 3-1 the previous weekend, Sharps came into the game brimming with confidence whilst Chiefs were looking for their first win after playing to a 3-3 draw with Extension Gunners in their previous game. It took nine...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 27 August 2018
Healing Dance Captures San Culture At Kuru Festival
The San healing dance captured the culture and belief of the indigenous tribe. The healing dance was held on Friday evening and for many who saw different groups perform on the arena, it was a unique cultural exchange experience. It was a group...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 27 August 2018
Batswana Urged To Monitor Opportunities In Zim
Director of research and financial stability at Bank of Botswana (BoB), Dr Tshokologo Kganetsano said this at the bank’s economic briefing for the Francistown business community at Thapama Hotel recently. “You should be closely watching...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 27 August 2018
BPC Loses P10 Million Annually To Vandalism
When giving an overview of Instant Quotation, Schwarzfischer expressed concern over vandalism of their properties, which he said is a nationwide problem. He said normally the lawbreakers target electrical transformers to steal copper...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 27 August 2018
BIH Shortlists Four For FemBioBiz
Tlotlo Phuduhudu, Tuduetso Tebape, Bonolo Monthe and Bame Rammala emerged victorious over the shortlisted 10, getting one step ahead to win a trip to Silicon Valley where they will stand a chance to win $1 million and an opportunity to participate at...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 27 August 2018
What Should I Be Aware Of When Sharing My Work On Social Media?
Read the terms and conditions When you sign up to a social media platform, you will be asked to agree to its terms and conditions. It’s worthwhile taking the time to read them as they will govern the relationship you have with the platform and...
Correspondent 27 August 2018
Un Expert Calls On Government To Improve Lives Of Minority Groups
When addressing the media in Gaborone on Friday, Varennes who was urging for a Bill of Rights said even though the country has made considerable progress in economic development and other areas including education and literacy, religious freedom, the...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 27 August 2018
BAIA Calls For Relaxed Alcohol Levy
One of the key industry players, the Botswana Alcohol Industry (BAIA) met with representatives from the Ministry of Health and Wellness for their input. Led by their chairperson, Mothusi Molokomme, they called on the government to reduce the alcohol...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 27 August 2018
Hype Over BCL Mine Reopening Heightens
SELEBI-PHIKWE: Residents’ greetings are punctuated with confirmations that they too heard the news bulletin and their conversations have anecdotes from mineral resources, green technology and energy security minister, Eric Molale’s...
Onalenna Kelebeile 27 August 2018
Mmopane Burglary Incidents Trouble Police
Many people who migrate from their home villages for greener pastures or in search of opportunities in Gaborone make their first stop in neighbouring villages like Mmopane, where they look for cheaper or affordable accommodation. However, this comes...
Pini Bothoko
| 27 August 2018
Police Donate House To Needy Letlhogile Family
The police’s good gesture started years ago after Keweditse caught their attention. The family’s plight forced BPS through their social responsibility initiative to offer a helping hand and build them a modern house. Then police...
Pini Bothoko
| 27 August 2018
Court Orders Release Of Bakang Seretse & Co's Assets
Seretse and two others are charged with money laundering in a case in which P230 million was diverted from the National Petroleum Fund (NPF). They will get their assets pending the review of the validation of the seizure warrant and its...
Mpho Mokwape
| 27 August 2018
Kanye North Primaries Losers Choke On Letsholo's Dust
He garnered 1,878 votes followed by Patrick Ralotsia with 1,398 votes. Victor Makuku got 293 votes, Leach Tlhomelang was voted by 266 people while Julias Kamodi managed 216 votes ahead of Kenalemogwe Mopipi who managed only 142 votes. Candidates...
Correspondent 27 August 2018
Controversy Mars Seretse's Victory
Seretse won the polls at Lentsweletau-Mmopane with 1,514 votes against Magatusi Sebego’s 227, Chomie Letlole’s 779, Patrick Manthe’s 165, Nnaniki Makwinja’s 1,469, Reuben Mokopaina’s 171 and Bennedict Molefe’s 215...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 27 August 2018
Bulela Ditswe's Messy Affair
“Otherwise, the situation in our Bulela Ditswe, messed as it is with so many issues to deal with, O kare re kwa ga mma pereko (It’s like a messy affair),” Rakhudu had described to a quiet hall, one could have heard a feather hit the...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 27 August 2018
Kebonang Loses Matsheka
This was evident as over 4,000 young and old party members came to cast their votes at the constituency. The election for the BDP parliamentary candidate was contested by Matsheka who garnered 1,376 votes, the incumbent Lobatse legislator Kebonang...
Staff Writer 27 August 2018
One Country Or Two?
His fear then was not born out. But it most certainly is today. Events are moving very fast so that, I for one need to pause and take stock. Instead of a straightforward personality conflict, as at first portrayed, we now have what seems to be a...
Sandy Grant 27 August 2018
It's not a joke, drugs kill
Those who believe the target is the “small man”, the dealers in marijuana. They argue that the real culprits are peddlers up there in the lofty suburbs of Phakalane and the Extensions, who deal in expensive and more dangerous types -...
Pamela Dube
| 27 August 2018
Re-Writing Rape (V) - Changing Our Attitudes On Sexual Violence And Rape
And I genuinely believe it is a national problem, which has become a crisis, that affects all of us, from our various classes, races, ages, tribes, and economic backgrounds. Nobody is safe from it, because of what it is. So I am going to offer five...
Lesego Nswahu Nchunga
| 27 August 2018
Ghanzi In History (Part 9) – Marcus Garvey In The Kgalagadi
After London’s 1885 renunciation of its previously proclaimed Hereroland Protectorate, Karcho assisted Maharero in negotiating an accommodation with the German Governor, Ernest Goering (father of Hitler’s deputy Herman Goering). The...
Jeff Ramsay
| 27 August 2018
Ncenga, Moalosi to miss Esperance tie
However, the Gaborone side, bottom of Group A, will be without defender, Oscar Ncenga and reigning BTC Premiership Footballer of the Year, Edwin Moalosi, who miss out through suspension and injury respectively. "The two will miss out. We are...
Mqondisi Dube
| 27 August 2018
Mugabe is 'not feeling well'
“We have received news that our former 1st Secretary and President R.G Mugabe is not feeling well. Get well soon Gushungo. His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe @edmnangagwa will ensure you get the best medical care you...
BBC.COM 27 August 2018
Joyous Celebrations Concert Spectacle
Braveheart, in collaboration with Joyous Celebration made sure that the gospel music fanatics got the best performance with mesmerising sounds, mind-blowing production, perfect lighting and the distinct Joyous flavour. As it is a norm, Joyous...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 27 August 2018
BDP Guns Fall
The minister of environment, natural resources conservation and tourism and MP for Serowe West Tshekedi Khama’s court case against his party had taken the attention from the usually controversial BDP primaries; however, the election results got...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 27 August 2018
Local Tea Hits Retail Market
The project will produce 25,000kg of tea per month working on a single shift, which can be doubled on double shifts. The company currently sources the tealeaves from Malawi. Speaking at the official opening of the tea packaging plant in Gaborone...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 27 August 2018
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