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Front Page this week: Mabaila Ke Mokoko
Staff Writer 08 October 2018
The BDP Parliamentary Launches
Selefu 08 October 2018
Let's Pool Forces To End Killings
Many non-governmental organisations, have over the years pooled their limited resources to fight the GBV scourge, but the war seems to be far from over, as crimes of passion seem to escalating, and murder cases emanating from other circumstances....
Monitor Editor 08 October 2018
Mandela's stepdaughter to headline GBV breakfast in Botswana
The theme of the event is: Intersections Between Technology and Gender Based Violence. Josina Machel‚ the daughter of Graça Machel and ex-Mozambican president Samora Machel‚ revealed that she was a victim of domestic abuse. The...
Staff Writer 08 October 2018
Masisi attends London Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference
The conference scheduled for October 10 to 12, 2018 is expected to bring together global leaders to help eradicate illegal wildlife trade and better protect the world’s most iconic species from the threat of extinction. According to the...
Staff Writer 08 October 2018
Tati Company cautions against Malema land grab style
Malema whose influence even transcends borders is a proponent of land expropriation without compensation. On Wednesday during a consultative meeting between Tati Company Limited (TCL) popularly known as TC and the City of Francistown (COF)...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 08 October 2018
Tough Times For Sankoyo, GU
Having managed to survive relegation in the past two seasons, the Maun-based side looks set to fight another battle this season. They have only managed to accumulate two points so far with five losses and two draws. They have scored just seven goals...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 08 October 2018
Mag Stimela Clinches Historic League Title
Mag Stimela that has been carrying a game in hand came into the final weekend has been on the coattails of a long time log leaders Mafolofolo. They had two matches and six points to play for while Mafolofolo had only three last points on the...
Koketso Kgoboge 08 October 2018
Rollers Maintain Unbeaten Run
The league champions showed their intentions as early as the second minute after Mothusi Cooper intercepted the ball and laid to Segolame Boy who played a one-two with Joel Mogorosi but the final shot was saved by the goalkeeper. Rollers continued...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 08 October 2018
SA Actor Shares Success Story
Speaking as a panelist during the first ever Hope of Stars film, TV, Visual and performing arts symposium SK, as he also known, told the upcoming actors to use what works for them. “I have been blessed to be given characters that I own...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 08 October 2018
Nthompe Bags Botswana Life Marathon
Sesebo Matlapeng of Diacore Runners Club followed him closely. The two were separated by mini seconds with Matlapeng registering 1:08:10:5. Tholego Keitshekile came third with a time of 1:10:03. Speaking to Sport Monitor afterwards, Nthompe said he...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 08 October 2018
BLLAHWU Hosts Heritage Night
Popular traditional music stars Ditiro “DT” Leero and MmaAusi, and many other artists, are scheduled to set the event alight. The event, which will be held under the theme ‘Cultural influence on the struggle’ is a forum where...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 08 October 2018
BIH Launches Online Platform
The launch attracted more than 50 entrepreneurs, start-ups, developers and officials who were introduced to IBM’s free, self-paced learning platform that sparks innovation. The D–NA platform offers the citizens of Botswana a free online...
Staff Writer 08 October 2018
Seed Co Lists On BSEL
Commenting on this milestone by Seed Co, BSEL chief executive officer Thapelo Tsheole said this reinforces the value of listing companies on the exchange. “This listing reiterates that for companies that wish to raise capital or increase...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 08 October 2018
Bank Gaborone Loan Book Balloons
The bank attributed the growth to the individual loans, which went up by 8.9% to P304 million compared to P279 million recorded last year. According to the bank’s financial results for the year ended June 30, 2018, commercial loans grew by...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 08 October 2018
Passion Killings Are Sinful
How we as a community came to accept that someone can commit murder in the name of passionately loving the other just baffles me. The most recent incident I read was when a lady murdered her boyfriend who was seeking separation. I am sure so many...
Ignatious Njobvu 08 October 2018
What should I be aware of when sharing my work on social media?
It’s worthwhile taking the time to read them as they will govern the relationship you have with the platform and its users. The terms and conditions create new contractual rights and obligations for you, so you should be aware of what you are...
Correspondent 08 October 2018
Mpule Kwelagobe Centre Needs P3.5m For Refurbishment
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee last week, Matlhare said the Ministry intends to hand over the centre to Jwaneng Town Council. He said his Ministry did not budget for the money that the centre requires for the refurbishment. The...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 08 October 2018
Ministry Sits On 47, 000 Uncollected Omang Cards
Moepeng last week told the Public Accounts Committee that although they have made significant progress in addressing the issue of congestion at Omang offices, now they are struggling to get in touch with the people who had applied to collect their...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 08 October 2018
BDF Unhappy With One-year Financial Cycle
Addressing the on-going Parliamentary Accounts Committee (PAC) last week, the BDF commander Lieutenant General Placid Segokgo said the current financial cycle duration of a year for BDF to facilitate their programmes is not adequate. He disclosed...
Pini Bothoko
| 08 October 2018
Rakgare Eyes Mogoditshane
He will however not have an easy ride as other democrats including former legislator Patrick Masimolole, are positioning themselves. “Rakgare will seek to replace Mabaila as the BDP candidate. Some BDP members believe that he can win it for...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 08 October 2018
Kgoroba Takes A Jab At Mabaila
However, political foes both within the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and the opposition viewed these as a strategy by Mabaila to lure voters to his corner. A day after being slapped with a five-year suspension by his party, Mabaila held another...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 08 October 2018
The Undefeated - Nama In Botswana (Part 3)
In July-August 1896 a section of the IAixalean led by Kividoe, rose up in southern Namibia, initially defeating the Germans before being overpowered in a battle at Gamsib Ravine. Kividoe with the remnants of his men then sought refuge in British...
Jeff Ramsay
| 08 October 2018
Political Parties Stink Repelling Voters
The political schisms have left bitter taste in the mouth, so much that a scan of the voting tents around the country are showing a pathetic picture. Batswana are staying away from registration… Voter apathy is not new to Botswana. In fact,...
Pamela Dube
| 08 October 2018
Moshupa Is Okavango Delta's Fastest Poler
Moshupa, 44, finished the 1.6km race in the shortest time of 13 minutes and 40 seconds. He beat 20-year-old Lasty Kedisa by a second after the young man did a time of 13 minutes and 41 seconds. Grace Thaba, 26, became the fastest woman with a time...
Thalefang Charles
| 08 October 2018
D-Day For Bulela Ditswe Appeals
As the ruling party’s central committee holds a crucial meeting today, to amongst other things rule on Bulela Ditswe appeals, there is a conscious move not to repeat mistakes of the past. A host of ministers and sitting Members of Parliament...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 08 October 2018
Batswana, Zimbabweans At Loggerheads Over Cross Border Crime
Member of Parliament for Tati East, Samson Moyo Guma made this assertion, at a recent Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting. Guma, who is also a member of the PAC, pleaded for Botswana Defence Force’s (BDF) intervention. He said the country...
Pini Bothoko
| 08 October 2018
Molepolole Triple Murder Accused Out On Bail
The defence lawyer, Sesupo Masaka had made an application for bail pending trial. Justice Tshepo Motswagole released Tebogo Ramantosha, 27, on bail on condition that he pays P5,000 cash and provide two sureties to bind themselves with the same...
Pini Bothoko
| 08 October 2018
'Ben 10' Kills His Married Lover
The incident reportedly followed a misunderstanding between the couple according to the young lover. Mogoditshane police’s Criminal Investigation Department officer in charge, assistant superintendent Tebogo Morwamang confirmed the incident...
Pini Bothoko
| 08 October 2018
I Will Not Be Biased Towards Moshupa - Masisi
Masisi allied any fears that he could deny Batswana who are not from his constituency developments. He was speaking at an event by the Bakgatla ba Mmanaana to celebrate his ascendance to presidency of the country on Friday. “I am not going to...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 08 October 2018
Zebras refuse to train over allowances
The national team went into camp last night as it prepares for crucial back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burkina Faso. Sources said the players had demanded to be paid, and wanted to meet BFA officials before training. "They...
Staff Writer 08 October 2018
A Lunch Hour Session Of Marimba
Marimba has a very cool, unique sound but both bands which were mostly made of students found a way to own the entire session. Bot River as visitors from the Western Cape played some of the songs, which seemed very challenging. One of the amazing...
Moeti Mohwasa 08 October 2018
Mabaila Ke Mokoko
BDP found Mabaila guilty of one offence, which is alleged to have tried to influence some members of parliament, especially Sethomo Lelatisitswe and Minister of Health and Wellness, Alfred Madigele to vote with opposition parties in the motion of no...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 08 October 2018
Taking Fire Fighting To Ordinary Batswana
The institute, which was opened two years ago, offers short-term courses and certificate in fire safety management, special fires, fireman ship level 1 to 3, veldt fire management, fire in construction, aviation fire and risk management. In an...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 08 October 2018
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