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Nationwide Pitsos on Gambling Start
In the first of the Pitso series held at the GICC this week, the Gambling Authority CEO, Thuli Johnson announced that his agency ‘s role in the new national transformation agenda is to effectively facilitate the growth of the gaming industry,...
410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Survey to establish Botswanas 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...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
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,, 04 May 2019
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...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Shazam!
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word - SHAZAM! - this streetwise fourteen-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Dumbo
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Shazam!
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word - SHAZAM! - this streetwise fourteen-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Dumbo
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Captain Marvel
  Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Shazam!
We all have a superhero inside us, it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In Billy Batson's case, by shouting out one word - SHAZAM! - this streetwise fourteen-year-old foster kid can turn into the adult superhero Shazam.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Dumbo
A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Zebras slip to number 148
Botswana suffered a 1-0 loss to Angola in the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers a fortnight ago. The loss sees the Zebras slide three places down as they move closer to 150, their ranking at the end of last year. The national team...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
No Rollers decision on Ngele, Seakanyeng
Seakanyeng has been training with the league champions since the January transfer window after he found himself clubless. Chippa United released the 25-year-old winger just after six months in his contract while his move to TS Galaxy fell through at...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 04 May 2019
Masitara Shines As Wanderers Demolish City Greens
The First Division North (FDN) league encounter saw Wanderers winning 4-1 in a game that they  totally dominated.  Age may not be on his side, but the once feared former BDF XI and Nico United talisman epitomised almost every aspect of a...
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Mohammed, Kasemang Book Tickets To Hungary
The duo competed in the Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) inter club championship that was held at University of Botswana on Saturday. Mohammed was up against Gillian Ditshwene of Prisons in a bout that was stopped in the third round due to an...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Gilport Stretch Lead With Matebejana Win
It was a sweet revenge for Lions after they lost 1-0 to their weekend’s opponents just a week ago. The home side had better chances at goal in the first 10 minutes, but could not find that breakthrough in the final third. Lions’ Serati...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 04 May 2019
Relief For Makwengwe As GU Thump Orapa United
The victory, which is their first this year, has brought some relief for both the supporters and head coach, Philemon Makwengwe following a series of unsatisfactory results. Before the game, GU had last tasted victory in December against BDF XI....
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Rollers Pound Hapless Highlanders
The log leaders settled well and controlled the opening minutes with a tiki-taka style of play, but it was the hosts who created the first chance. Against the run of play in the sixth minute, Otlarongwa Nthumolang posted a long cross into the box....
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2019
Rollers Pound Hapless Highlanders
The log leaders settled well and controlled the opening minutes with a tiki-taka style of play, but it was the hosts who created the first chance. Against the run of play in the sixth minute, Otlarongwa Nthumolang posted a long cross into the box....
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2019
Rugby President Quits
Keekae dropped the bombshell on Friday following reports that he was forced to resign. Sport Monitor is informed that BRU executive committee held a meeting early last week where they asked Keekae to go before the end of the week. However, when...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Uncle Shima: Gabz Fm Jazz Maestro Bows Out
Monageng doubles as a politician and the owner of Millenium Jazz Restaurant; a sole live host of jazz music bands and/or performers. Yesterday marked the legend’s last show on air; the departure also marking 25th years of radio presenting,...
78767,Kaone Maje,, 04 May 2019
David Kaus More Than Half Man, Half Comic
Kau, who has been doing stand-up comedy for the past 20 years, once again proved that he is one of the best funny men of this generation. The concert did not attract a big crowd as many seats at the Maitisong hall were not occupied, but it proved to...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
MMP Family Dominate YAMAs
Before the event, former Yarona FM presenter DJ Robbie Rob took his former employers to Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) over the rights of the YAMAs logo and name. He threatened to cancel the awards if the CIPA had decided in...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Summit To Bring African Entrepreneurs Together
The one-day event will be held under the theme ‘Disruptive innovation in today’s versatile business jungle’, and graced by panelists from East Africa, Middle East Africa and Southern Africa. The Summit is aimed at bringing together...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Its Business As Usual, CIPA Assures Company Secretaries
The OBRS will be launched and instantly put into use June 3, 2019.  According to the organisation, all submissions will be carried out online and will take less time as the system is said to be efficient compared to the manual registration...
78767,Kaone Maje,, 04 May 2019
Retired Couple Ventures Into Events Business
While many retire and retreat to agriculture or look after their grandchildren, the Bayani’s preferred a journey into entrepreneurship. Trading under BOLAM Investments (BI) (PTY) LTD, the business that started operating in December 2018 is...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 04 May 2019
2019 Budget speech [full text]
2. These budget proposals are the first under the leadership of His Excellency the President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, whose roadmap is anchored on the cardinal principles of good governance and respect for the rule of law. The proposals...
48910,Kenneth Matambo,php5062.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
FNBBs Annual Budget Review On Tuesday
Economic thought leaders as well as the business fraternity will convene with key representatives from government institutions to deliberate on the 2019/2020 National Budget. The main objective of the flagship business forum is to dissect the...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Where Will Mob Justice Take Us!
Of late, Batswana seem to be so outraged with thieves that they are always ready to pounce on alleged thieves, a minute someone shouts word thief. Mob justice has sometimes even led to suspects dying at the hands of those who usually say ‘they...
540,Monitor Editor,, 04 May 2019
Power Struggle Brewing At Manual Workers Union
Some members of the executive committee are said to be complaining of what they see as maladministration at the Union and decisions made by a section of the NEC led by National Chairperson, Olebile Molamu. On the hand, the veteran trade unionist is...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Tshireletso Clears Kanye Stadium Mix-Up
The Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Botlogile Tshireletso denied the allegation raised by Kgosi Seate Marumo (Kanye region) at Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Tuesday.  on behalf of the MYSC, Tshireletso said Kanye stadium has...
78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 04 May 2019
Heroic Bishop Setlalekgosi Laid To Rest
Apostolic Nuncio Peter Bryan Wells and bishops from Southern African countries. All speakers showered the late bishop with praises for his dedication to God and improving livelihoods. Speaking on behalf of priests, Father Sylvester Kaemana described...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Seized Property To Stay With DCEC
Court of Appeal judge, Justice Monametsi Gaongalelwe on Friday told the former minister’s mother that such reason is part of the purpose of the Proceeds and Instruments of Crime Act. Mooketsi had requested the court to give her car back...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Seretse Seeks Court Protection
Seretse, who on Friday told the court that he is currently on the streets due to his property being put under judicial restraint, is demanding it back explaining that what DPP did was a clear eviction. The house was last week seized and put under...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Masisi-Khama Relationship Remains Hazy
After the retreat, party secretary general Mpho Balopi told a press conference that for the first time after a long time, Masisi and Khama had a plausible lunch together. Balopi saw that as a positive step to reviving their soiled relationship, but...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2019
Masisi Speaks Out
He was speaking at the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) national retreat held at the Palapye International Convention Centre (PICC) at the Majestic Five Hotel on Saturday.  He addressed issues from his relationship with his predecessor Ian...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 04 May 2019
Civil Servants In 10% Salary Windfall
A far cry from recent years when as he delivered his budget speech, the part that talks about civil servants salary increases have often been met with frowns. This time around, public servants will smile all the way to the bank come April after...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Saleshando Wants Matambo Arrested Over Missing P3bn
Saleshando is of the view that the minister should be stripped of his position for failing to protect the national purse under his care. Addressing a meeting for UDC leaders on Saturday, Saleshando said the Directorate on Intelligence and Security...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
Botswana Is As Corrupt As The Next African State
We are living that cancer; recent revelations show that Botswana, which for decades hid under the cover of the Western praise, is after all an African country. The arrests last year, and prosecution, as well as on-going investigations against one of...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 04 May 2019
Men And Women Should Have Equal Rights
This piece is therefore a suggestion of why it is vital for all of us to be feminists, today. The suggestions herein made, are even more crucial in a year intended to end with general elections. We are a nation far behind time in many aspects,...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 04 May 2019
What Does The Bible Say About Rape?
I will briefly summarise the actual stories of rape that are talked about in the pages of the scripture. Then, we will talk about the practical applications for us in dealing with rape. To add a disclaimer, although I realise that both women and men...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 04 May 2019
Whose Housing Appeal?
04 May 2019
Back page this wee: Relief for Makwengwe
04 May 2019
Front Page this week: I Didn't Promise Moitoi VP
04 May 2019
Festive traffic accident death toll hits 28
During the same period in 2017, the director of traffic said 29 deaths were recorded out of 24 crashes leaving road traffic accidents being the leading cause of deaths in the country.  “One accident in which many people lost their lives...
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Police register 109 rape cases during festive
According to the media release this is a worrisome factor as rape is one of the violent and intrusive crimes. "According to the investigations most rape cases happened at different places where festivities were held," the police said. In 2016 the...
399,Staff Writer,, 04 May 2019
Paya dismisses Johns voters roll objection
Magistrate Mogi Paya, following oral evidence by the parties and submissions by their attorneys, dismissed the objection citing that John, who is an independent candidate, had not challenged Alliance for Progressives (AP) candidate, Lenong’s...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 04 May 2019
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