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Judge objects accused 'hitmans' urgent bail application
Nkhuha was allegedly hired by a man to kill his then wife in 2015 at Oodi village.  The alleged Zimbabwean ‘hitman’ had recently submitted an urgent bail application to the High Court after his murder case together with his...
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Suspected 'girlfriend' serial killer caught
Simba Mamphori, 31, a native of Kalakamati village was today arraigned before Extension 11 Magistrate Court. Botswana Police Service’s (BPS) deputy public relations officer, senior superintendent Near Bagali said Mamphori was arrested in...
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Survey to establish Botswana's TB burden
The survey, which is the first of its kind in the country, has been merged with the HIV/AIDS and will be conducted under the term ‘The 5th Botswana AIDS Impact V and Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey’. It is reportedly the first time the two...
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Judge dismiss rape conviction appeal
The convict, Goabaone Letswai, was convicted of one count of rape that he committed on March 29, 2014 at Leretwa ward in Mahalapye.  Dismissing the application, Justice Ketlogetswe said the appellant stated that the sexual intercourse was...
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Electric cable thieves terrorise Mahalapye
Senior superintendent, Modisaotsile Bonang revealed recently that they have recorded seven cases of stolen cables in less than a week. The cables were stolen from a number of wards in the village.  The police suspect that a knowledgeable...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 03 May 2019
Kgosi charged with two counts
Kgosi, who was arraigned this morning before the Village Magistrate’s Court, is accused of exposing the DIS agents to the public.  According to the charge sheet, count one of the offence is the prohibition of disclosure of...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Venson-Moitoi interdicts BDP presidential election
Venson-Moitoi, who is a former Cabinet minister and Serowe South MP, has filed an urgent court application at the Lobatse High Court.  Yesterday, the party disqualified 26 delegates who had sponsored Venson-Moitoi’s candidacy in the...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2019
Masisi in a last-minute bid to woo voters
The much-publicised elections, which will be held for the first time in the party history, are billed for Kang. Masisi is tipped to win the elections and he has had difficulty concealing his optimism during his campaign.  Masisi’s...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
First Capital Bank Acquires Bank of India (Botswana)
The opportunity to acquire BOIB came as a result of the decision by Bank of India to divest from certain markets outside of India, including Botswana.  The acquired business complements FMBCH’s offering of products and further strengthens...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Deloitte Impacts SocioEconomic Development
Impact Day is a celebration of Deloitte’s commitment to local communities. Member firms around the world host Impact Day activities where Deloitte professionals spend the day doing voluntary work. Through the arrangement Deloitte employees...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Bomaid Joins The Digital Migration Wagon
This has seen most of local commercial banks and non-banking financial institutions having moved their services onto online platforms and other digital services to revolutionalise their service delivery. The medical space has not been left behind....
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 03 May 2019
SA Govt Ready To Work With Khato Civils Again
Almost two years since Khato Civils downed tools in Limpopo over a long-standing R300 million project fees, the Ministry of water in that country last week told a parliamentary committee that some behind-the-scenes engagement with the contractor were...
399,Staff Writer,, 03 May 2019
Dairy Sector Not Reaching Full Potential Mathoothe
Mathoothe believes farmers in the central areas of the country have the opportunity to capitalise on the business surrounding milk and its by-products. He was clearly anguished that farmers are not taking advantage of the fact that most milk products...
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Dairy Sector Not Reaching Full Potential Mathoothe
Mathoothe believes farmers in the central areas of the country have the opportunity to capitalise on the business surrounding milk and its by-products. He was clearly anguished that farmers are not taking advantage of the fact that most milk products...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Shortages Of Resources Cripple MoHW
Kwape made the revelations when addressing Members of Parliament (MPs) who were worried by the waiting period for seriously ill patients booked to see a doctor at public health facilities. The MPs raised concerns following a motion tabled by MP for...
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Men Cautioned Against Dating Younger Women
In an interview, Tshane police station commander, Vusimusi Jorowe said defilement is the leading sex-related crime reported in his policing area with two to three cases recorded per week. Jorowe stated that the cases usually involve men over 30...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
High Court Ruling Reinstates Marriage Wrecking
Last year, Justice Lot Moroka delivered a judgement in which he was of the view that “in light of the changing mores of our society, the delictual actio iniuriarum (an action for delict, which not only seeks to protect an individual’s...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
16 Days Of Activism Against GBV (II) - First Half Of 16 Ways For 16 Days
A few articles ago, centering indicators in the 2018 Botswana Relationship Study, we established that over 90% of adults who are either survivors or perpetrators of GBV or intimate partner violence grew up experiencing violence, themselves. One of...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 03 May 2019
The Return of the Gladiator
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Police fail to arrest Kgosi upon arrival
Kgosi, who is accused of exposing the identities of agents of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) to the public made his way to the Regional Magistrate’s Court where his warrant was said to still be in effect.  With the...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Wanted armed robbers die in Kanye shootout
The deputy public relations officer, Near Bagali said the suspects were on their ‘wanted list’ for a spate of armed robberies, murder and motor vehicle theft.  “After receiving a tip off that the duo was seen in Kanye the...
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Another suspect arrested in family trio murder
The suspect Thomas Gilala, believed to be a Tanzanian national, was arrested recently at Divundu village in Namibia.  The investigating officer (IO) in the case, detective senior superintendent Sergeant Marapo revealed this yesterday while...
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Rollers name new coach, Mogorosi talks drag
Speaking at a press conference in Gaborone today, Rollers president, Jagdish Shah said the club had engaged Trucha, previously with Orapa United, on a one-year deal. Zacharia Muzadzi returns to the club as assistant coach. Trucha said his immediate...
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BTCL unfazed as profits drop
Commenting on the group’s results for the year ended March 31, 2019, BTCL directors said margins had come under pressure due to restrained consumer spend.  This had resulted in a 12% decline on the mobile business “despite the...
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Man allegedly chops cops' heads
Olemogile Shimane Ndatha landed in hot soup after he allegedly attempted to murder special constable Tirelo Maroba by chopping him on the head with an axe several times on June 27, 2017 at Lepokole village.  According to the affidavit of the...
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BNFYL distances league president suspension allegations
A press release issued this morning signed by the YL secretary for publicity and secretary for legal affairs, Yandani Boko and Ofentse Khumomotse, reads: “We wish to distance ourselves and BNFYL from these unfounded, attention seeking and...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Mpene clinches Africa chess championship
Mpene won the tournament with 8.5 points out of nine and did not register a loss for the entire tournament. The player, a pupil at Letlhakeng Primary School secured himself a slot at the World Schools Championships in May 2020. He is now rated 1328...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Ke tloga ke phantsha - Masisi
Filled with confidence at the weekend launch of his trusted ally, Vice President Slumber Tsogwane in his backyard, Rakops, Masisi told ecstatic BDP diehards that he was about to spill the beans on Khama who had threatened to bring the BDP on its...
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Back Page this week: Indisciplined Clubs Face The Chop
03 May 2019
Front Page this week: 'Police Murdered My Son'
03 May 2019
Masisi responds to protestors in Las Vegas
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Public Urged To Exercise, Keep Fit
He called on members of the community to utilise the gym, as it is free and open to them to keep their bodies fit. “This is a good gesture and I thank Huawei for having found it fit to sponsor this project.  A majority of people still...
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Legends In Concert Lives Up To Expectation
The event, which was held at Molapo Stanbic Bank Piazza last Wednesday was jam-packed and the energy of the music fans that had thronged the venue, easily transformed the vibe on the stage.  It was midweek and nobody expected such a crowd, but...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Black Mambazo Show Worth The Agonising Wait
The event, which was scheduled to start at 7pm at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Centre ended up starting a few minutes before midnight. Attendees who came in satisfying numbers to see the South African choral male group had to wait for...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Moeng Realises Fitness Dream
Having grown up in the United Kingdom (UK) with one of his parents being a medical practitioner 28 year old Moeng was now forced to live a healthy lifestyle. “While in the UK.  I developed love for boxing, to an extent that I even became a...
80119,Siyabonga Gaetshajwe,, 03 May 2019
Coach Bemoans Table Tennis Inactivity
Three spots were available in the men and women teams for the All Africa Games scheduled for later this year.  The games attracted a good turn out of players as tried their luck at the open trials. The trials were called on at the 11th hour as...
475,Correspondent,, 03 May 2019
Chiefs Kickstart Campaign Against Fighters
According to the draft fixtures released this past week, the league is scheduled to start on September 7 with Fighters hosting Chiefs at Fighters ground. Magosi were relegated from the Premier League in the just ended season together with Black...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Zebras Break Bafana Hoodoo, Advance To COSAFA Semis
The two teams were locked 2-2 at regulation time and the local boys needed the lottery of the penalty shoot-outs to get the first win in 13 years over their Southern African neighbours. The first 10 minutes did not produce any sparks but South...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 03 May 2019
In-disciplined Clubs Face The Chop
Speaking at the Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) congress over the weekend, Shah warned that teams that fail to get licensing in the next season would be eliminated from the elite. The move is in line with BPL efforts to improve players’...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 03 May 2019
Online Business Registration Goes Live
According to the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) all active and operating companies have to go online to see the requirements and fill in forms for the registration. Those wishing to register new businesses will also be required...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 03 May 2019
Mascom Expands Broadband Offering
MySurf’s package includes a free router, three SIM cards (one for data and the others for mobile voice calls) unlimited data on 4G/3G, free monthly video on demand subscription to MyPlay services, plug and play feature and no installation...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 03 May 2019
Breaking The Glass Ceiling In Poultry
At grassroots level, many local women can be found in the poultry industry, running their own projects successfully and supporting many livelihoods, both at informal and semi-commercial level. However, higher up the value chain at abattoir-level,...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 03 May 2019
BMC Privatisation Welcome, But...
PEEPA chief executive officer, Obakeng Moumakwa revealed that Deloitte Consulting has been selected as the preferred Transaction Advisors for the concession of the Maun Abattoir while Minchin & Kelly are the preferred Consultants for the...
540,Monitor Editor,, 03 May 2019
Rey's Imperial Agenda
As a prelude, he held another enquiry, in November 1929, in the main Kgotla in Molepolole. In his report to the High Commissioner, Daniel again summed up the meeting. “I attended a full Kgotla meeting at Molepolole on the 18th and 19th of...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Motokwe Bogosi Crisis Persists
On the wee hours before the ceremony, the former village chief, Olebogeng Puleng through his attorney applied for an urgent court application before Lobatse High Court to block the ceremony, but lost. Puleng wanted to block the ceremony on claims...
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Establish The Human Resource Department's Role
When we have that question clearly answered, we will find that the HR function’s placement on the organisational structure enables effective delivery. You will find that the office is fully resourced, not only with funding and technology...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 03 May 2019
Is He Really A Prophet Of God?
Last week, we dove a bit deeper and discussed how to judge a prophecy to know if it was true. This week, we are going to discuss the content of a prophecy. By analysing the actual messages, we might find a clue as to whether these messages are...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 03 May 2019
'Maele Ke Mokoko Oo Dikepela'
Maele was slapped with a one-year suspension by the BDP disciplinary hearing committee for allegedly uttering that he supported former president Ian Khama during a Kgotla meeting at Moremi village last November.  He was recorded saying “Ke...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 03 May 2019
Adolescence, Bodily Integrity And The Manifestations Of Agency
Fundamentally, each person, even children, have the right to autonomy as well as self-determination over their own body.  Bodily integrity is a right that speaks to agency one exercises over their own body and is subject to each’s...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 03 May 2019
No Job Losses In BMC Privatisation Roadmap
Last year, government announced a Cabinet decision to privatise the BMC, which has been enjoying the beef export monopoly in an effort to liberalise the sector as corporation was struggling to make profit. BMC currently operates three abattoirs in...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 03 May 2019
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