Select Year:

• 2024 |
• 2023 |
• 2022 |
• 2021 |
• 2020 |
• 2019 |
• 2018 |
• 2017 |
• 2016 |
• 2015 |
• 2014 |
• 2013 |
• 2012 |
• 2011 |
• 2010 |
• 2009 |
• 2008 |
• 2007 |
• 2006 |
• 2005 |
• 2004 |
• 2003 |

Select Month:

• January |
• February |
• March |
• April |
• May |
• June |
• July |
• August |
• September |
• October |
• November |
• December |

Archives:

• Monday April 02
• Tuesday April 03
• Wednesday April 04
• Thursday April 05
• Tuesday April 10
• Wednesday April 11
• Thursday April 12
• Friday April 13
• Monday April 16
• Tuesday April 17
• Wednesday April 18
• Thursday April 19
• Friday April 20
• Monday April 23
• Tuesday April 24
• Wednesday April 25
• Thursday April 26
• Friday April 27
• Monday April 30

Boko plucked

Selefu 29 April 2019

Politicians Should Respect The Electorate

Our political landscape seems far from reaching the desired destination, of restricting campaigns to issues that are geared towards improving the lives of the voters. Most politicians find it more amusing to assassinate each other’s characters....

Monitor Editor 29 April 2019

Wanderers Unfazed Despite Defeat

He said although they would have liked to win, they used the game as the beginning of the preparations for the playoffs. “Unfortunately the result did not go our way, but we will take only the positives from this match,” Mogotsi said.He...

Koketso Kgoboge 29 April 2019

Thebe Stuns Makwala, Wins 400m Title

Thebe has just returned from injury and was pitted in a star-studded line-up that included local sprinters, Onkabetse Nkobolo and Leungo Scotch as well as Zambian starlet, Copacopa Hamayuwa. In an exciting race that kept the spectators on their...

Kabelo Boranabi | 29 April 2019

First Division South League Goes To The Wire

While the First Division North League was decided a fortnight ago, the other side of the Premier League feeder league will be decided on the last day. Gilport Lions registered an all-important 1-0 win away to Black Rangers on Saturday to open a...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 April 2019

Rollers Donate Gate Takings To Kazungula

This was disclosed by Kazungula chairman, Nlakidzi Sitayelo who also hailed the resilience of his players after his team was narrowly eliminated from the FA Cup by the visitors (Rollers). Popa, as Rollers are lovingly known, won the match by a...

Chakalisa Dube | 29 April 2019

Orapa United Dump Systems Out Of Orange FA Cup

Orapa United showed their intensions as early as the first minute from a quick counterattack. Mbatshi Elias received a through ball from the experienced Zimbabwean midfield maestro, Tendai Nyumasi and he easily scored but referee, Mooketsi Mbekwa...

Correspondent 29 April 2019

Ratlhaeng Annexes Miss UB Setso

Out of all the seven contestants, she impressed the judges so much that they gave her the first position. Ratlhageng is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Science Degree majoring in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Botswana...

Ludo Kwapa 29 April 2019

TV Celeb Dikgaka Flashes Hidden Gifts

The Btv’s Flavadome presenter unveiled her other talents in singing and poetry during a show called A Night With Sadi directed by the talented Tefo Paya. Dikgaka is not new to stage having shared the stage before with Kalanga balladeer,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 29 April 2019

Gaothuse Beats 29 Others For Miss Teen International Botswana

The pageant attracted 30 contestants from all over Botswana on Saturday at the Mantlwaneng Theatre at Westwood International School.  Girls between the age of 13 and 18 competed for the prestigious title. Tutume-born teenager, Gaothuse in the...

Ame Motimane 29 April 2019

YAB Artprenuers Showcase Skills

The six-week programme trains women in the arts and accords them the chance to learn, grow in the creative industry and be able to identify marketable places to tap into. YAB project manager, Timothy Mweemba said the programme is aimed at changing...

Ludo Kwapa 29 April 2019

Mascom Launches MyZaka Visa Card

The card gives users access to automated teller machine (ATM) withdrawals both locally and internationally at any VISA supporting ATM including online transactions.  The card, which is available to people of 18 years and above has a limit of P4,...

Ludo Kwapa 29 April 2019

CEDA/DBSA University Challenge Is Here

The Challenge is a collaborative effort of CEDA and the Development Bank of Southern Africa and delivered as a youth innovative solutions competition. Since its inception two years ago, the Challenge continues to grow from strength to strength. This...

Pauline Dikuelo | 29 April 2019

Woman Recuperates From Stab Wounds

Just before the Easter Holidays, Naledi police received a report of a woman whose throat was nearly ripped out by an irate boyfriend after he stabbed her with a knife. The police have learnt that the victim is still fighting for her life at Princess...

Pini Bothoko | 29 April 2019

Illegal Shebeens Blamed For Fuelling Crime

Mogoditshane police station commander, superintendent Russ Letsebe has raised a concern over the mushrooming of illegal shebeens in his policing area. Letsebe told The Monitor that most violent crimes such as murder, rape, attempted murder take...

Pini Bothoko | 29 April 2019

Maun Seco Does It Again

The ambiance that came with the event was akin to what our national football team (the Zebras) bring to the Ghetto. The excitement that took place in the stadium was beyond that which the young generation experience when witnessing the only...

Ignatious Njobvu 29 April 2019

Pensioner Kills Another

The two were involved in a fight that resulted in death. The two grandfathers got into a misunderstanding. The septuagenarian was seriously injured. He was rushed to Princess Marina Hospital where he was hospitalised. The old man succumbed to his...

Pini Bothoko | 29 April 2019

Stakeholder Management For The HR Office

The other two prominent stakeholders whose interests also need to be satisfied are the employer and the regulator (who many just call Labour). But these two stakeholders (and their interests) are often not considered when the employee evaluates the...

Shameela Winston | 29 April 2019

Intentionally Raising Godly Children

It seems there is a surge of parents who are seeking guidance in order to be intentional about raising their children to be productive members of society. For their efforts, they should be commended because if their children rise up to be honest,...

Ashley Thaba | 29 April 2019

A View Into Mma Venson-Moitoi's Race

That seems to be the whole premises of the Children’s Act of Botswana, flowing, of course, from international standards and obligations.  It would be impossible to engage in a conversation of the rights of children, and particularly,...

Lesego Nswahu Nchunga | 29 April 2019

The Jazz King (Part 12): "Tlhogo Ke Ea Kgosi"

Letter by Kgosi Sebele II to Captain Stigand, Resident Magistrate Molepolole (5/4/1926: “My Friend, I have the wagon here of Mr. W. Horne. It was stopped by my brothers Padi and Waboraro from going about on Sunday; before stopping this wagon...

Jeff Ramsay | 29 April 2019

Khama Snubs BDP Manifesto Launch

The talk about Khama leaving the party heightened after he did not attend the BDP’s manifesto launch despite being invited. BDP Communications Committee chairperson, Kagelelo Kentse said they had invited Khama to the launch. “We were...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 29 April 2019

Masisi Promises Milk And Honey

Launching the manifesto, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said the BDP presents itself to democrats and electorates, as it brings new changes that will grow the economy and create the much-needed jobs for Batswana. Masisi said it was critical to review...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 29 April 2019

Elephant Kills Elderly Man

Kasane police Station commander, Superintendent Silton Fidzani confirmed the incident in a telephonic interview with The Monitor. The incident is likely to spark debate on the human/wildlife conflict subject. A few months ago Botswana announced...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 29 April 2019

BURS Fines SA Air Company

The penalty is for allegedly breach of some customs regulations. Last Wednesday BURS detained the two airplanes, an Agusta 119 and a Beech 190, under the suspicion that the pilots failed to comply with customs procedures. UDC president, Duma Boko...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 29 April 2019

Build-Up To Polls Gathers Steam

Recently, Alliance for Progressives (AP) launched its manifesto in Gaborone while Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) launched its own on Saturday. Another major player in the upcoming general elections, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will follow...

Lebogang Mosikare | 29 April 2019

BOPEU Locks Out Mogwera, Marenga

After suspending her on Saturday, the faction swiftly changed locks to office door to deny her access as well as move to confiscate the Union cars the two were using. According to resolutions of the National Executive Committee (NEC) held on...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 April 2019

Suspension Is Illegal - Mogwera

“Members are informed that at the request of some members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in particular, the president and general secretary convened a NEC on April 26, 2019,” reads a statement from Mogwera. “At the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 April 2019

Tiyapo: Immortalising GW

Tiyapo was returning to Maitisong Festival after its debut during the 2017 instalment when the man affectionately called GW was still alive and even had a chance to watch it. Matenge, who was a humble activist fighting for the recognition of other...

Thalefang Charles | 29 April 2019

Maele In Opposition Courtship

The former Lands minister was suspended for 12 months from the party. This means that he will not contest elections under the BDP ticket in October this year. Maele was called for disciplinary action after he declared his undying support for former...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 April 2019

Educationist Offers Centre For Dyslexics

Bonolo Gaba, who is the founder of Lowapi Study Centre also known as Differently Able, revealed that she developed the love for working with learners who have a learning disability when she majored in learning difficulties and...

Ludo Kwapa 29 April 2019