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Back Page this week: 'We Have To Win Every Game'

Koketso Kgoboge 18 March 2019

Front Page this week: 'Renounce Malawian Citizenship'

Koketso Kgoboge 18 March 2019

Mogorosi gets late Zebras call-up

hThe Zebras are preparing to take on Angola in the final Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Francistown on Friday, searching for a consolation win in the campaign. The national side is winless in five matches, and anchor Group I with just one point,...

Staff Writer 18 March 2019

Beware Of Street Tricksters!

This follows on the heels of a story of another elderly woman who also lost half a million to tricksters, possibly the same people, as both women were approached by the fake prophets, in Ramotswa. It is quite easy to point accusing fingers at the...

Monitor Editor 18 March 2019

Softball action between Angels and BMC Rivals PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Rivals Ease Into Second Round

The game was part of the Southern Zone qualification for the second round. Rivals coach, Mmoloki Maphane said they had to win their encounter against Eagles at all costs and there was no need to have a plan. He said the idea was not to play well or...

Calistus Kolantsho | 18 March 2019

Joel Mogorosi continues to being in goals for his side PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

On-Form Mogorosi Accepts Zebras Omission

Mogorosi, who is on fire at Township Rollers, was the surprise omission from the Zebras list called for camp last week. He scored his 15th league goal on Saturday when his side demolished Gunners 4-1. “I am happy with whatever Mr Mpote...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 18 March 2019

Orapa United Concede Title Defeat

Orapa United have now fallen 11 points behind leaders, Township Rollers with just six games to play. Mpote blamed the team’s current situation on the numerous technical team reshuffles at the club. The Ostriches have had four trainers in just...

Kabelo Boranabi | 18 March 2019

Untidy Wanderers Pip Nico

Wanderers displayed an untidy performance for a team that has been consistent and raked points with eye candy football, especially at home. Majombolo played like a side that had nothing to lose, they were relaxed and maintained good shape for the...

Koketso Kgoboge 18 March 2019

Rollers celebrating PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

We Have To Win Every Match - Zapata

The Argentinean gaffer was speaking in the wake of his side’s 4-1 win over Extension Gunners on Saturday. “Everyone knows my philosophy. I have to win every single game. I am working on winning the league and that means we have to win...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 18 March 2019

Botswana To Commemorate World Poetry Day

Various works of poetry and images of poets will be featured in various materials and forms to promote World Poetry Day. Botswana poets will also showcase various forms of poetry on the day. Objectives of world poetry day are to support...

Ame Motimane 18 March 2019

FNBB First Wine Show held at Game City Roof Top over the weekend

FNBB Hosts Second Wine Show

Multitudes came to have a taste of over 70 exquisite international wines and also rub shoulders with expert winemakers and experience a taste of luxury. Attendees of this exquisite event made sure they took out their best outfits for this one...

Ame Motimane 18 March 2019

LEA Launches Aggressive 2019-2023 Strategy

The 2019-2023 strategy seeks to contribute to the reduction of the import bill and help SMEs survive past the infancy stage, which is usually the first three to five years, thus create employment in turn. Speaking during the launch recently, LEA...

Pauline Dikuelo | 18 March 2019

Inmate Sues Prisons, Police Commissioners For P950,000

“It must be noted that the plaintiff was not supposed to attend court on that day, but was randomly selected to accompany other inmates. On that day, he left with other inmates from the Francistown Centre For Illegal Immigrants (FCII) to court....

Goitsemodimo Akanyang 18 March 2019

Lempu JSS Reopens, Village Looks To God

The Monitor has learnt that last week some of the learners who were cleared and ready to be discharged by doctors at Scottish Livingstone Hospital, on arrival at their respective homes started wobbling again. Classes were expected to resume...

Pini Bothoko | 18 March 2019

Soldier Interdicted For Stealing Over P1m

Montshwari was interdicted through a letter dated December 16, 2014 signed by colonel Robert Phetogo (retired) on behalf of the commander of the BDF. The letter also orders Montshwari to report for master parade, request for permission from his...

Goitsemodimo Akanyang 18 March 2019

Isn't It Boring To Be A Christian?

I laughed when she said, “Yep, I am a real sinner but I want to change!” I laughed because I assured her we are all sinners!! But her questions were practical and genuine. What will weekends look like if she leaves her current life? What...

Ashley Thaba | 18 March 2019

When A Victim Is Made A Villain

Early in the week, a known ruling party activist, nominated councillor and a contender in the upcoming highly polarised Botswana Democratic Party special congress, Roseline Phanzirah-Mashome wrote in her Facebook page her take on sexual harassment in...

Pamela Dube | 18 March 2019

Laws That Criminalise Sexual Diversity Are Contested In Court

In recent years, the Courts of Botswana, at High Court and Court of Appeal levels, have been unusually ceased with matters that interrogate the extent of the law on matters of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. Unusual because until...

Lesego Nswahu Nchunga | 18 March 2019

The Jazz King (Part 7)

“Exposed to war Sebele observed and learnt. He saw men dying, heard commanders shouting orders and saw men fall asleep in trenches full of water. He witnessed filth and the gruesome sight of people living squeezed in small spaces for a long...

Jeff Ramsay | 18 March 2019

SA 'fake cop' hijackers bust, 24 vehicles recovered

Yesterday, South African Police Service’s brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone told The Monitor that 24 vehicles had been recovered, 21 of these in Mahikeng and the rest in Seweding village in Kuruman, Northern Cape. He said it was presently...

Mbongeni Mguni | 18 March 2019

Rapist Bemoans 15-Year Term Too Harsh

The accused had once appealed his conviction and sentencing before Francistown High Court judge president Lot Moroka, after former Chief Magistrate Peggy Madandume sentenced him to 15-years’ imprisonment. During the appeal, Moroka upheld the...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 18 March 2019

Victim Of ‘Robbery' By False Prophets Lives To Tell Her Ordeal

She visited hills with ceremonial candles, shown scary paws of wild cats, bottles of fake muti, performed numerous cleansing rituals, probably fake all in the hope of getting help. Instead, Popi Edith Tibi, 69, of Partial in Gaborone was left broken...

Pini Bothoko | 18 March 2019

President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Masisi Garners Kweneng East BDP Presidential Support

Kweneng East region is made up of Thamaga/Kumakwane, Lentsweletau/Mmopane, Gabane/Mankgodi and Mogoditshane constituencies. Motlokwa said party members in his region believe that Masisi brought back peace and other things that Batswana longed...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 March 2019

Masisi Faction Prevails In Francistown Region

Masisi and former minister Pelonomi Venson-Motoi are in a contest to control party structures ahead of a crucial party special congress that will be held in Kang, on April when the two will slug it out for the position of party president. Last...

Ryder Gabathuse | 18 March 2019

Pro-Masisi CDC cllrs tell Khama off

Venson-Moitoi appeared at the CDC chambers in Serowe recently alongside Khama and Roselyn Panzirah-Matshome to campaign before a party caucus. Their move at the CDC was to counter Masisi’s campaign the previous day. Vice President, Slumber...

Koketso Kgoboge 18 March 2019

BMC confirms lawsuit against itself

In press release today the BMC says the applicant used to provide services to its BMC Lobatse operations. It also confirms that a writ of execution has been issued in favour of the applicant by the High Court, and it is currently being administered...

Staff Writer 18 March 2019

'Unfair laws expose LGBTIQ Community to violence'

LEGABIBO, who appeared on Thursday before a three bench of the High Court as a friend to the proceedings, says studies conducted in the country have shown that the gay community is more prone to violence than any other group. The constitutional case...

Ame Motimane 18 March 2019

Majwe scoops P15.7bn Jwaneng Mine contract

Known as Cut 9, the project will deepen the Jwaneng Mine pit to 830 metres from the current 650 metres, making it one of the world's deepest open pit diamond mines. The project will extend the life of Mine to 2035, and is expected to yield an...

Mbongeni Mguni | 18 March 2019

Afro Night Ignites Old School Music Spirit

For a number of old folks and some youngsters who thronged the venue because of their passion for classic music, the weekend turned out to be a memorable one as the American popular RnB groups, The Temptations and Manhattans gave them the best...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 18 March 2019

"Renounce Malawian Citizenship"- Venson-Moitoi Told

Speaking at the Tati River Lodge Hall last Friday where she was on her campaign trail, Venson-Moitoi who until last year was minister of Local Government and Rural Development decried foul that at 67 and after serving the BDP-led government for 40...

Chakalisa Dube | 18 March 2019

Dream Flavours employee showcasing their yogurt machinery

Dream Flavours: Turning Local Fruits Into Delicacies

However, White Angels has identified this gap in the market and turned it into a lifetime opportunity. The citizen-owned company is situated at Bokaa ward in Molepolole. The company, which trades as Dream Flavours, was started on October 5, 2009 by...

Ludo Kwapa 18 March 2019

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