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Back Page this week: Confusion Mars Rollers, GU Tie
Selefu 11 February 2019
Front Page this week: BNF, BCP Clash
Selefu 11 February 2019
Stop talking about Masisi's security - OP tells Khama
PRESS RELEASE The Government of Botswana wishes to express its concern regarding a news article which appeared in the Weekend Post Newspaper dated Saturday 9th to 15th February 2019 under the Headline “Khama denies BDP Peace Deal”. Of...
Correspondent 11 February 2019
The Godfather
Selefu 11 February 2019
Football Shame!
This was totally embarrassing especially after such a brilliant game. GU came into the match trailing by two goals after losing the first leg 2-0. The Reds managed to level the aggregate score. At extra time, the teams scored a goal each. As the...
Monitor Editor 11 February 2019
Rail Giants Tighten Top Of Table Grip
Motlakase softball team hosted the games here over the weekend. Sua Raiders defeated the hosts in the opening match of the day by six runs to three. The game was followed by the absorbing Raptures and Rail Giants affair. The Serowe side had a dream...
Koketso Kgoboge 11 February 2019
Softball Team In Tricky Olympic Qualifiers
The African qualifiers would be held in Atteridgeville, South Africa in May 2019. The two countries will join six European countries to fight for one slot. “We currently do not have a coach for the senior women as the team has not been...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 11 February 2019
Confusion Mars Rollers, GU Tie
In a game that was played under floodlights, the two sides dished the best of what local football can offer. It had all the ingredients of the cup semifinal derby with the emotions clearly visible from technical benches, the players and the fans...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 11 February 2019
High Turnout At Cross-Country Series
The weekend event was the last edition before the national finals scheduled for Palapye on February 23. Athletes who are part of the Diacore marathon programme were a toast of the series as they dominated the 10 kilometres men’s and women...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 11 February 2019
Gallant GU In Third Top 8 Final
The two teams were level on a 3-3 aggregate after GU beat the defending champions 3-1 in the second leg of the tie played under floodlights at the National Stadium on Saturday. Popa had held a comfortable 2-0 lead from the first leg, but Moyagoleele...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 11 February 2019
Sweet Sundays Comes To Rasesa
“We are actually giving back to the Kgatleng community because many young people will benefit from the event. The igniting event is targeting workers who can afford to buy a ticket of a minimum of P50,” he said. He added that the event...
Ookeditse Malesela 11 February 2019
Matjimenyenga Satisfied With Wanderers Draw
The encounter had attracted a full house at the Pilikwe Grounds. Although the top of the table clash did not live up to its billing, Matjimenyenga coach, Elias Chinyemba expressed his happiness after the final whistle. The game was tactically...
Koketso Kgoboge 11 February 2019
Chinese Contractor Builds Western Bypass P450m Interchanges
With high failure rate by Chinese companies, the contractor has vowed to adhere to the timeline for the construction of three grade-separated interchanges at intersections of KT Motsete Drive with Willie Seboni Road (BTV Circle), Kudumatse Drive...
Kaone Maje 11 February 2019
Business Botswana Gives Budget Speech Thumbs Up
According to the organisation, in a challenging revenue environment, spending increases are modest and as a result the budget entails a manageable deficit. “We do not expect the budget to be inflationary. The deficit also provides an...
Staff Writer 11 February 2019
WUC Admits Waters Woes In Kanye, Thamaga and Molepolole
When briefing the media recently during the tour of the Mmamashia treatment plant, Chief Executive Officer of WUC Mmetla Masire said the three villages have been dealt a heavy blow as the generators pumping water and primarily supplying...
Kaone Maje 11 February 2019
Do's And Don'ts Of Customer Service
Never use a cellphone, calling or answering a cellphone in front of a client, focus on a client and finish with him or her. If you need to pick up a phone, thank the customer in front of you and pick up the phone, be brief and get back. Never chew,...
Correspondent 11 February 2019
Walk Of Hope Adopts Ranoi Primary School
Walk of Hope assembled a team of sponsors including Spar retail stores, Deloitte, Nashua, Master Print Works, The World Group of Companies (Trade World, Builders World) and many more), and Kabomo Distribution amongst others. Items donated to...
Kaone Maje 11 February 2019
Evelyn Makhura Machete: Motlhabaneng Icon Laid To Rest At 109
She was the daughter to David Makhura and Mokgadi Makhura, who belonged to the royal family of the Babirwa tribe. Her family were the first descendants to Motlhabaneng who played a pivotal role in the growth of the village that was a settlement...
Staff Writer 11 February 2019
Mogoditshane Police Investigate Murder
In an interview with The Monitor, the District Administration Officer, Paul Oketsang confirmed to be investigating the case stating that they were still piecing the information together. Oketsang said the duo allegedly got into a misunderstanding on...
Pini Bothoko
| 11 February 2019
Court To Decide On Moyo's Bid for freedom
A 2016 study alleges that Moyo is an ivory and rhino horns poaching kingpin in the Southern Africa Development Community region. According to particulars of the offence, Moyo, 54, and others not before court at or near Francistown-Orapa junction...
Lebogang Kokoro 11 February 2019
Media Freedom Crucial - France Ambassador
Speaking at the French Embassy residence on Thursday evening, Voillery explained that Botswana was a well-known example of good governance partly because the media could operate freely. He said there is room for improvement like everywhere. He,...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 11 February 2019
Lover's Tiff Lands Man In Court For Murder
The police suspect that a lovers’ spat may have led to the tragic death of the girlfriend. When the accused appeared in court on Friday, inspector Kenneth Edward applied for a plea in the matter to be reserved because investigations had just...
Lebogang Kokoro 11 February 2019
Police Rule Out Foul Play In Thamaga Death
In an interview with The Monitor, Thamaga police station commander Superintendent Moses Kwarare confirmed that they investigated a case in which a man was found dead and already decomposed in his yard. However, he said the case is not being treated...
Pini Bothoko
| 11 February 2019
Multichoice Wins Last Round
Now, local DStv subscribers could feel the pinch, as Multichoice will need no approval from BOCRA if it wishes to increase subscription fees. This comes after the Court of Appeal (CoA) upheld Multichoice’s appeal with costs and consequently...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 11 February 2019
Hood Brothers Pledge House For Disabled Woman
Hood Brothers, Tlokweng lads who grouped themselves sharing a common goal for the love of soccer, ended up extending a helping hand in the community. Then Thuso Oteng Mekgwe and Kelebonye Kaboyamodimo visited The Monitor offices to enquire of the...
Pini Bothoko
| 11 February 2019
Plight Of A Homeless Woman Who Has Given Up Hope
During the visit to the squatting mother of six, four females and two males, The Monitor team found Ngorima who has effectively given up finding stable accommodation because acquiring a residential plot is as inaccessible as doing laundry. Ngorima...
Pini Bothoko
| 11 February 2019
Oodi Murder Case Ready For High Court
Pascal Mhandu representing State prosecution recently told Broadhurst Magistrate Thandi Baleseng that the matter was ready to be committed to the High Court for trial. On Friday, Legwale was supposed to appear for mention in which prosecution was...
Pini Bothoko
| 11 February 2019
Four Convicted Murderers To Hang
The killers, Matshidiso Tshidi Boikanyo and Moabi Seabelo Mabiletsa were convicted in 2017 for the brutal murder of cab driver, Vincent Mopipi, stabbing him 44 times with a knife. Tshiamo Kgalalelo and Mmika Mpe, the former Gantsi farm workers, were...
Ookeditse Malesela 11 February 2019
Thieves Attack Spook, Snatch DIS Peeping Gear
He is alleged to have been attacked at a certain club in Molepolole recently. It is said that the thieves made away with his cellphones, tracking and listening devices. Information reaching The Monitor is that the agent might have been using the...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 11 February 2019
LSB Wants Kebonang's Leave Of Absence Reviewed
Kebonang was granted leave of absence late last year by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) after the allegations surfaced and now the LSB wants the tribunal to deal with the matter as quickly as possible. In his maiden address of the opening of...
Mpho Mokwape
| 11 February 2019
Part 2 - What Does The Bible Say To One Who Has Been Raped?
Various actual biblical rape accounts were analysed. The conclusion was made that God took such a radical step in making such harsh laws against rape perpetrators in the Old Testament that God hates rape. This week we need to dive deeper to see how...
Ashley Thaba
| 11 February 2019
State Organs Do Get Used Against Opponents
If you follow politics, you would not be surprised by what has been happening in Botswana lately. It’s called politics, as prescribed in the famous political manual, The Art of War. It therefore surprised me that when the opposition leader,...
Pamela Dube
| 11 February 2019
Simplify the budget speech for every citizen
The budget speech is one of these. There are few things that bring us together as a nation, besides our patriotic undying support of the Zebras and our commitment to “go tlaa siama.” Perhaps we are more aware than we give ourselves credit...
Lesego Nswahu Nchunga
| 11 February 2019
The Jazz King (Part 2) - Runaway Prince
This alignment of the royal birth and death notices was further said to have been accompanied by ominous signs that the morafe would be plagued by future strife if not downfall. The collective decision during the mourning period to have Kealeboga...
Jeff Ramsay
| 11 February 2019
BFA ditches All Kasi for Umbro
Umbro previously dressed the Zebras between 2013 and 2016, before All Kasi returned. However, the deal has ended and Umbro will take over as the new sponsor. The Zebras is expected to wear an Umbro kit for the final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
Staff Writer 11 February 2019
Franco & Co. Amuse Rumba Fans
The festival pulled an overflowing crowd who enjoyed every moment. The event featured artistes like Franco, More Fire, Jeff Matheatau, Mlesho, Tshepho G, Stiga Sola, Dilomakwati, DJ Pops and DJ Black Star. To show how much they love and value rumba...
Ookeditse Malesela 11 February 2019
BCP, BNF Fight Over Gabs Central
The Botswana National Front (BNF) Gaborone Central Constituency committee has issued a statement complaining against the Botswana Congress Party’s (BCP) decision to announce a candidate while discussions are still ongoing. BCP Youth League...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 11 February 2019
LEA Sees Rise In Demand For Eggs
The Agency noted in a recent study that the introduction of table eggs in the primary schools feeding menu suggests that all districts will have an increased demand and therefore opportunities would arise. “LEA has carried out the study on the...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 11 February 2019
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