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Makgato was responding to a question from Boteti East Member of Parliament , Setlhomo Lelatisitswe. Member had asked the Minister to the tell House who pays the annual road levy between the farmers and the vehicle road users< He had...

80119,Siyabonga Gaetshajwe,, 11 May 2019

Ntsha ga di a boswa!

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Hellboy

Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.

11 May 2019

After

A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret and the two embark on a rocky relationship. Based on the novel by Anna Todd.

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

After

A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret and the two embark on a rocky relationship. Based on the novel by Anna Todd.

399,Staff Writer,, 11 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,, 11 May 2019

Breakthrough

When her 14-year-old son drowns in a lake, a faithful mother prays for him to come back from the brink of death and be healed.

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Hellboy

Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Shazam!

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Hellboy

Based on the graphic novels by Mike Mignola, Hellboy, caught between the worlds of the supernatural and human, battles an ancient sorceress bent on revenge.

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

After

A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret and the two embark on a rocky relationship. Based on the novel by Anna Todd.

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Shazam!

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Ministry moves to deal with staff concerns

Dr Madigele was briefing the media about his ministry’s successes and challenges they are facing on Tuesday. He pointed out that in some instances, core cadres that are on the frontline of patient care no longer adhere to some age-old code of...

2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Ladies, the menstrual cup is in town

Women in Botswana and other third world countries have been limited to two options to consider when it comes to menstrual products currently available in the market: tampons and sanitary pads. These products have met their rival in the form of the...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 11 May 2019

Top lawyer tips Khato civils to bag the P900 000 000 without breaking sweat after parly blunder

Parliament on Friday voted 26-24 against the proposal to authorise payment for the project and its inclusion in the development plan. The project was awarded to Khato Civils Joint venture early July and the contractor is on site...

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I am back!

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Councilor Kwambala defies BDP caucus

This past Sunday, the BDP caucus endorsed Satellite South councillor Godisang Radisigo-the immediate past deputy mayor of the city as its candidate for the mayoral position. At the same caucus, the BDP also endorsed Tatitown councillor,...

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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...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 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...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 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...

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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...

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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...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 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...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 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...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 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...

78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 11 May 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...

78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 11 May 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...

78767,Kaone Maje,, 11 May 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...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 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...

78767,Kaone Maje,, 11 May 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...

33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Dos And Donts 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,...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 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...

540,Monitor Editor,, 11 May 2019

The Godfather

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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...

78767,Kaone Maje,, 11 May 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...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 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...

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Court To Decide On Moyos 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...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,78796,Lebogang Kokoro,, 11 May 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,...

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Court To Decide On Moyos Bid for freedom

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,78796,Lebogang Kokoro,, 11 May 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...

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Lovers 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...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,78796,Lebogang Kokoro,, 11 May 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...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 11 May 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...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 11 May 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...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 11 May 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...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 11 May 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...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 11 May 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...

601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg,78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 11 May 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...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg,54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

LSB Wants Kebonangs 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...

601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 11 May 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...

78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 11 May 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,...

8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 11 May 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...

74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 11 May 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...

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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...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Back Page this week: Confusion Mars Rollers, GU Tie

11 May 2019

Front Page this week: BNF, BCP Clash

11 May 2019

Basketball coach targets podium finish at Lions Cup

Speaking to Mmegi Sport on Wednesday, Serumola expressed his satisfaction in the teams’ weeklong training. Serumola has assembled men and women teams consisting of four players each. The teams started training on January 1, 2019 and went...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Poor turn-out mar softball qualifiers

South Africa won 7-0 but the result was meaningless as Botswana is also through to the Under-19 Women’s World Softball Championship to be held in the United States later this year. Only Botswana and South Africa are taking part in the...

417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

AFCON imbalance as 'powerful blocs' get lions share

It is already six years since a country outside southern and east Africa hosted the tournament, and that will not change anytime soon, after CAF announced Egypt, Cameroon, Guinea and Ivory Coast as hosts for the next four editions. In southern...

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Panic sets in over Baboneng deal

The latest in a string of disappointments appears to be the television broadcasting deal sealed last year between Botswana Football Association (BFA) and Baboneng Film Production. In July 2018, BFA and Baboneng signed a five-year deal for the...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Galaxy chase elusive Popa win

The two sides will lock horns at the National Stadium in a BTC Premiership encounter scheduled for 3:45pm kick-off time. Galaxy are just in their fifth year of existence, but have seen their reputation soar, with a cup title, a club...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Galaxy chase elusive Popa win

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Teams swop on undefeated TAFIC players

Just three days after the January transfer window opened, the club confirmed it had received six request letters from Premiership and other First Division sides. TAFIC coach Elias Chinyemba attributed the ballooning interest to their good showing,...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 2019

Branch off to promising start at Dakar Rally

Branch completed the 798km between San Juan de Marcona and Arequipa on Wednesday, in a time of 04:53:57 hours, finishing just 00:46:15 hours behind leader, Xavier de Soultrait of France. This was the longest distant thus far as Branch finished as...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

BFA rejects clubs request for a waiver

The embargo takes effect in the current midseason transfer window, which opened on Wednesday and closes on February 8. The development affects clubs, which owe current or former players, and the cases have been reported to the Dispute Resolution...

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Compliments of the new season

Everyone is back to base while others are chasing new opportunities. We lost many people in 2018, but some can also celebrate the lives they brought into this world. For Team Mmegi it was an eventful year. We were never short of stories to bring to...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 11 May 2019

Get him!

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Ten things to watch for in 2019

Eyes to the skies With threats of El Nino already manifesting themselves through the late onset of rains this season, subsistence farmers across the country will spend the next few weeks looking to the skies and praying the Heaven’s open and...

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Morupisis speak charity at home, beyond

For the Morupisi’s, Christmas gifts mean hundreds of expensively bought school bags stuffed with pens, pencils, exercise books, rulers, and more, including food and drinks galore at their residence located along the scenic view at the...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,,410,Monkagedi Gaothobogwe,phpAA57.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Lucara targets P2bn sales from Karowe

Should the diamond miner hit its target, the revenues would be higher than the 2018 forecast of US$180 million. Lucara has become globally renowned for the discovery of exceptionally large diamonds at its Karowe Mine in Letlhakane, particularly the...

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Where have all the safe havens gone?

SANTA BARBARA: With equities slumping, exchange-rate volatility increasing, and political risks intensifying, financial markets around the world have hit a rou gh patch. During times like these, international...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Higher SACU receipts help trim 2018/19 deficit

Last February, Finance Minister, Kenneth Matambo projected a deficit of P3.6 billion, revising this in September to P4.6 billion, mainly due to revenues being diverted to Debswana mega-projects. Government, as a shareholder in Debswana, has funding...

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Businesses upbeat on 2019 prospects

Conducted and published twice a year, the survey involves a questionnaire distributed to 100 companies to gauge their confidence in certain macroeconomic indicators for the current and forthcoming periods. The latest survey, released last week but...

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A family affair that became a national event

For years the families of Mosimanyane, Lekau and Kepadisa in Maun held their annual family gathering at their farm at Chanoga along the Boteti River on New Year’s Day. The families used to slaughter a single goat for their intimate...

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Ayanda tests waters with setlhophegile

Now to buck the trend, My Star 2012 edition runners up Ayanda has released a house kwasa single titled setlhophegile. Ayanda told Arts & Culture that she worked on the single last year. “I moved it from one studio to another for refining...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Trouble brewing for BOMU interim committee

Members, mostly artistes have threatened to sue the current committee for what they term maladministration and abuse of office. The committee has been at the helm since August 2018. Its chairperson, Taolo Moshaga was appointed last year after the...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Promoter fears disco may die with Tshanda

In an interview with Arts & Culture, Sebego said the music industry, especially disco has lost an icon whose boots would be difficult to fill. Sebego stated that as the pioneer behind the disco genre, he was everything to it. “It’s a...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Why Khama is unlikely to emerge victorious

This is all because it will not let him play with helicopters and the taxpayers’ money. The truth of the matter is that strong men like former president Ian Khama eventually disappear, but the harm they cause to citizens and society at large...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Trailblazing Dingake in US residency, tour

Dingake will be in residence at the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Law the last week of January through the first week of February 2019. He will give a public lecture, ‘Appointment of Judges and the Threat to Judicial...

419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Tati River missing man found dead

In a telephone interview with this publication, Serumola said that the deceased who drowned in the heavily flooded Tati River was identified as Mpaphi Olebetse from Sebina village. He revealed that the body of the deceased was found badly decomposed...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 11 May 2019

Khama made Tuli Conservation Trust founding patron

Khama played a visionary role in establishing Botswana’s world-renowned conservation ethos and continues to provide strong leadership and commitment by working with regional and international conservation organisations. “The Tuli region...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Mysterious twist in BCL, Norilsk P2.7bn battle

The October 2014 deal involved BCL purchasing Norilsk’s assets which included a 50% stake in Mpumalanga mine, Nkomati Nickel, as well as Tati Nickel Mine near Francistown. Payment was due to be made once several regulatory conditions were...

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'Place BCL under judicial management'

Boko said that they were deeply concerned at the lack of progress on the BCL matter and the attendant hardships caused to the former employees of BCL as well as the residents of the SPEDU region. He expressed this in a letter addressed to the...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

'Prevention of HIV is essential amongst key population'

The Mapping and Size Estimation Exercise (MSE) and the second Behavioural and Biological Surveillance Survey Research II (BBSS) of HIV/STI were conducted amongst female sex workers (FSWs), transgender people (TGs) and Men who have Sex with Men...

2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Operation Kgomo Khumo nabs 16 suspects in the North

FRANCISTOWN: Some cattle rustlers in Botswana’s second city and environs recently found themselves on the wrong side of the law after they were hauled before the Magistrate’s Court to answer for allegations of rustling. From time...

78796,Lebogang Kokoro,,78899,Lesedi Kegorogile,, 11 May 2019

Politicians afraid new system could disenfranchise voters

Under the system, voters register at one central point in the whole constituency. The latest move by the IEC is complete opposite to what used to happen in the past when another round of supplementary registration was opened. In the past, voters...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 11 May 2019

Trying times for political parties

FRANCISTOWN: Interestingly, all the parties have held their primary elections last year ahead of time in an endeavour to have sufficient time to lead their campaigns ahead of the General Election. In Botswana’s political system, it is the state...

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Third Force behind Venson-Moitois presidential bid

A brigade of retired Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldiers who are now successful businessmen, mostly from the Central District, have deployed their resources behind Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) presidential bid,...

423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Elderly womans murder accused denied bail again

The accused, Modisakgotla Keganeditse, 24, and Moabi Morwalela, 21, are alleged to have robbed Grace Keakantse, 70, of a mobile phone worth P249 at her place of residence in Area W during the wee hours of November 17, 2018 before proceeding to rape...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Patient sues Bokamoso for negligence

Oratile Lediretse is accusing the hospital for putting her health and life in danger following an operation where a doctor allegedly left a swab inside her body. Lediretse, who is suing Bokamoso as the first defendant and doctor Daniel Abebe as the...

601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

A re nne re ele tlhaka eo tlhoko (2)

Jaanong fa re kwala e le leina, mafoko a otlhe, ga e golelwe, a tshwanetse go tshwaragana, a bo a simolola ka tlhaka e tona a re, Gaegolelwe. Re itse gore bontsi jwa maina a Setswana a a bua, ke diele.. Sekai ke gore ngwana o ka bidiwa Galotlhaole....

2805,Sebofo Motshwane,php5705.tmp.jpg, 11 May 2019

Lets banish rape from the workplace

Some have even called for the offence to be punished with death, which I think is more emotional than logical. Killing people has never stopped people from committing offences. The rapist that we need to stop the most is the potential offender. That...

68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 11 May 2019

Another fallacy

This will be yet another delusion, full of drama. To know where you are going, you want to look at where you have been. To introspect and reflect of past failures. To draw lessons on successes. 2018 served a myriad of possibilities. Chart-topping was...

79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 11 May 2019

Inside Page this week: Promoters fears disco may die with Tshanda

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11 May 2019

Inside Page this week: Businesses upbeat on 2019 prospects

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11 May 2019

Back Page this week: BFA rejects clubs' request for waiver

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11 May 2019

Front Page this week: Third Froce behind Venson-Moitoi's presidential bid

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11 May 2019

Voter transfer process outdated - analysts

This is so because the act disadvantages the voter from exercising his/her right to make a transfer because the exercise is very expensive. For one to transfer s/he has to travel to the area where s/he wishes to transfer at and it could be done...

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Court jails unremorseful negligent mother

The 27-year-old Oreeditse Kearabile of Mabesekwa village was jailed to two years in jail after being convicted of one count of neglecting her three children aged one, eight and 11. Magistrate Cele Lebakeng had to stop proceedings when facts...

81106,Esnath Samuel,,81204,Gofaone Mapugwa,, 11 May 2019

Back Page this week: Player demands P116,000 from Systems

11 May 2019

FrontPage this week: Khama's doubts about dumping BDP

11 May 2019

Gruesome murder of couple, daughter near old cemeteries

The couple that was resident at phase 2, gaborone is believed to be in their 30s and their daughter likely to be between two and three years. A passerby who alerted the police discovered them. Confirming the incident, broadhurst police...

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BDP

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UDC

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Government urged to prioritise on education

When giving a keynote address during the Teachers Day commemorations held at Shumba Lodge, Phibion said that countries such as Finland, Germany and Singapore uplifted their economies by prioritising in education. He said: “Remember in...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 11 May 2019

Serial offender denied bail

Kwaeta Mbikiwa tried without success to hold on to his freedom before Justice Phadi Solomon. When denying Mbikiwa bail, Solomon said that there was no change of circumstances that warranted Mbikiwa to be granted bail. Solomon had...

81106,Esnath Samuel,, 11 May 2019

Suspected poaching kingpin acquitted, discharged

According to the particulars of the offence, Moyo, and others not before court were found in possession of a rhino horn at or near the Francistown-Orapa junction without a licence or permit authorising them to possess the horn in 2012. Moyo...

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South East DC concerned about pregnancies in schools

The district commissioner for SDEC, Sebokwana Dikgope yesterday told a full council meeting that 58 out of 593 pregnant women who registered for Ante Natal Clinic (ANC) were teenagers and 22 out of 58 teenagers were still in...

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Special Olympics Team On Hunt For Medal

The team jetted out of the country on Thursday and the games start on March 14, 2019. The championship has attracted 7,500 athletes from around 190 countries who will participate in 24 Olympic sports. Botswana has sent a team of 43...

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Jaguars Humble Cheetahs

The game started on a high note with both teams showing intention to score. Cheetahs were the first to break the ice with a well-taken penalty by left flanker, Omphile Dabula in the 10th minute. The score gave Cheetahs a 3-0 lead...

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Fifth Bite At Cherry For Sembowa

This was the striker's fifth title. He has won it before with Township Rollers, twice with GU and now two times with current side, Galaxy. The closest player to Sembowa is Security Systems’ Ronald Chikomo who has under his name three gold...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Chouka Nears Top Four With Calendar Victory

This weekend Chouka triumphed 1-0 over Calendar Stars at the Lotsane Senior Secondary School grounds. The victory propelled the Palapye outfit to position five on the log table, a point adrift of Eleven Angels on fourth. Chouka and Calendar endured...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 2019

Makwengwe Denies Applying For Zebras Job

Makwengwe revealed that when addressing members of the press after his team was beaten 2-0 by Jwaneng Galaxy in the Mascom Top 8 Final at the Francistown Sports Complex on Saturday. He said that currently anyone who successfully applies for that...

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Galaxy Mascom Top 8s Brightest Star

Galaxy, with the weekend’s triumph, moved a level with GU and Township Rollers as the tournament’s most successful teams with two titles each. Playing in front of a near-capacity crowd, Galaxy showed their intentions early on. GU...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Rasesa Social Picnic: Bigger, Better

The village hosted the fifth edition of Rasesa Social Picnic on Saturday, which was much bigger and better than previous editions. In its two years of existence from 2017 to date, Rasesa Social Picnic has grown to be one of the best quarterly events...

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Raptured Roots Set To Tour SA Beer Festival

The booking came after the triad attended Mafikeng beer festival and impressed the promoter of the event. Locally, a fusion of different musical instruments to obtain a single sound is evidently becoming the in-thing in the house music...

78767,Kaone Maje,, 11 May 2019

Cultural Festival Brings Basotho, Batswana Together

The event gave Batswana and Basotho an insight of how these two countries pride themselves in their culture. It was meant to build good relations between the two nations and promote cultural exchanges from way of life, dance, and attire to staple...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 11 May 2019

More Botswana Women Join Senior Management

The latest levels are an increase of 12% from last year’s survey. The research states that overall, women now hold 29% of senior leadership positions globally. While this is only up 10% over the past 15 years of research, half this increase...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

African Tax Agencies Chase Collections In Digital Economy

The digital economy comprises commercial entities that operate in cyberspace, unimpeded by national borders, such as major social media giants including Facebook, Google and Twitter as well as entities such as Uber. Some Bernadette, a representative...

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Gabz Experience Fills Gaps In Botswana Travel Market

To help travellers reach these destinations, a local travel company has come up with affordable packages for tourists. The Gabz Experience through its slogan, ‘Pride of Intra-African Tourism’, aims at giving both Batswana and expatriates...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 11 May 2019

Professional Development For Teachers Is Relevant

More than anything, the education and training sector strategic plan advocates for a multiple pathways system, which apparently is relatively new to our environment. I must point out that multiple pathways is a curriculum that seek to embrace various...

75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 11 May 2019

Khama

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Can I Get Some Rest?

The past few weeks have been insanely crazy for me – a storm of unforeseen events that has had my husband and I sleeping a couple of hours a night and running like chickens with our heads cut off. We have juggled 100 things and somehow managed...

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Womens Agenda, All Talk No Action

It was first celebrated in Russia and America, in 1909, when the socialist movement pushed for attainment of gender equality. The day is a public holiday in developed countries, but ignored in many developing economies, including our own. Here we...

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Rethinking Social Sex Talk With Young People

The story of sex itself has been written by various actors; including culture, tradition, school education and religious beliefs. We hardly talk about actual sex with young people. The first time an adult ever spoke to me about sex, I was in...

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The Jazz King (Part 6)

As previously noted, the South African authorities were eager to ensure that while they were in Europe, the contingent was kept isolated from casual contact with Europeans or otherwise exposed to the wider social environment in ways that might cause...

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Khama/Moitoi Dominate Delegates As Maele Sweeps Stakes At Tswapong Branch Congress

Maele will be leading eight councilors, and a further eight delegates that were voted at the weekend’s Congress tat Maunatlala to add to Khama’s proxy, Venson Moitoi’s tally. Speaking in a side interview...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Sebonis Shavuot Agric Eager To Enter The Lists

Seboni, the managing director of Shavuot Agric, is set to be a game changer as she re-invents agribusiness through the modern cost effective technology and relationships, which the nation at large can benefit from and contribute to sustainability in...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 11 May 2019

Mmolawa Not Shaken By Male Politicians

FRANCISTOWN: Born and brought up in Francistown in the Ntuane family, who are known staunch members of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Mmolawa; educationist-cum-politician has always been politically conscious. Politics, as she says, has...

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State Appeals 'Poaching Kingpin' Accused Case

More so that the State has already been barred by a magistrate to produce the rhino horn that Moyo was allegedly found in possession of as part of its evidence. The magistrate expunged the horn to be used as part of evidence because the prosecution...

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Mass Hysteria Shocks Salajwe

The remote village located 70km northwest of Letlhakeng village had its usually peaceful environment shaken last Monday when three female students were attacked by a mysterious sickness. By Tuesday the students’ numbers had risen to 14, which...

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Chinese Businessman Shot, Wounded In Mogoditshane

“It was around 8pm when a Chinese couple was closing their shop when they were attacked by two men, one armed with a pistol,” Mogoditshane station commander, superintendent Russ Letsebe told The Monitor. “The Chinese businessman...

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Police Open-Minded On Bontleng Childrens Death

However, they are open to investigating allegations that the two children were victims of poisoning. In an interview, Urban police station commander Superintendent, Smash Mokoba said they were investigating how the two siblings, a boy aged nine and...

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Remote Dwellers Death Registry A Challenge

The Minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Magang Ngaka Ngaka told Parliament when presenting recurrent and development budget proposals that it ws difficult to reach the areas. “The national death register stands at 359,131...

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Masisi Blasts 'Defiant' BDP MPs

Masisi said it was surprising that some legislators do not support their leader and questioned their motive. He was officially opening the Gaborone Region Special Congress in Gaborone over the weekend. “I call on you to be truthful and vote...

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Serowe 'Rebels' Face Suspension

The party had initially cautioned the members who attended the meeting, stating that it was illegal adding that if such continued, action would be taken. The meeting was purportedly called by ‘Serowe BDP elders’. Party Secretary...

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'Women Still Abuse Victims'

Speaking during the commemoration of the International Women’s Day organised by the Chinese Embassy in Gaborone Friday, Tshireletso stated that even up to today, women still fall victim ofo abuse and worse, being murdered at the slightest...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 11 May 2019

Back page this week: Two Good

11 May 2019

Front Page this week: Mass Hysteria SHocks Salajwe

11 May 2019

City Greens Sink Deeper

On Saturday, City Greens were clobbered 3-1 by GNT in a match in which they were totally outclassed. The old Francistown Stadium, which used to be the team’s slaughter house during its heydays, was the venue. For the entire proceedings they...

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Orange FA Cup Starts November 30

The organisers of the competition have promised a bigger and better edition after holding consultative meetings to properly introspect and come up with solutions for problems encountered last season. “Our games will be played in cluster format...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 11 May 2019

Notwane, Gilport Seek Leniency On Point Deduction

Notwane were docked six points while Gilport parted with three after failing to comply with the Club Licensing requirements. However, the two sides appealed the First Instance Body’s (FIB) decision and appeared before the Appeals body last...

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Wheels Come Off At Chiefs

Two goals from Donald Rapulana and Kabelo Babusi in each half handed the Tlokweng side its first win in five games while Chiefs registered third consecutive loss in the league. The game started at a high pace from the start with both teams looking...

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Sampa The Great: The African Voice Of Australian Rap

This distinction allows for a spectrum of emotions from braggadocio, triumph, a tenderness for the familiar and a reckoning with displacement. That’s the thesis of Sampa The Great’s debut album, The Return. Sampa Tembo, the 26-year-old...

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Low Turnout Cast Shadow On Limko Freshers Ball

The Freshers’ Ball is one of the many past-time activities held at the university to entertain the student community. The SRC had invited South African hitmaker, TNS to headline alongside some local acts such as La Timmy, Dj Guyvos, T Flame...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 11 May 2019

Lobatse Beef Fest Satisfies Meat Cravings

This quintessential proudly Lobatse daylong love affair with meat, fire, braai and music proved to be the event of the year for all discerning diners in the old town. From Boerewors to mokwetshepe, LIBF cuisine is as unique and assorted as...

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IT-IQ Weathers Storms As Others Sink

However, IT-IQ has been one of the few who have weathered the industry’s storm in the 20 years of existence. Incepted under the Barloworld Company, IT-IQ had a primary focus on IT training, but eventually became a privately owned entity in...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 11 May 2019

BIH Hosts 4th Edition Of Start-Up Competitions

Seedstars World is the largest startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing start-ups. The event sees the best local seed-stage startups take to the stage and compete for a chance to represent Botswana at the Seedstars Summit in...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Moving With Experience

Mr Move Worldwide is a company that has garnered experience in the moving industry and has become one of the leading moving companies in the country. Speaking to Monitor Business, its founder Niels Henriksen said his company was registered in July...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 11 May 2019

Children Belong In Classrooms, Not The Roadside

The education sector up-to-date still has plethora of challenges, but the commentary for now will address the issue of children of school-going years who are either not enrolled in schools, or dropouts of school for various reasons. It has come...

540,Monitor Editor,, 11 May 2019

Self exile

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Hope Is The Seed Of Life And Success

I hope this article will awaken something in you and because I believe so, I have invested my entire being on it so that the impact could last more than that of the Hiroshima bomb. The question jarring on my mind now is; what are you hoping for? We...

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Challenge to New Leaders

Currently, we have many new leaders. Our desperate prayer as those who will be subject to their guidance and political direction is that they are not just hungry for power but they are hungry for positive change that will benefit the nation and not...

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The Varsity Car And More Rattles

When my dad said with a smirk ‘I can’t be fairer than that’ I knew he had won the battle. P15k and it was his. The owner had very little leverage with a deputy sheriff breathing down his neck. He was just happy to salvage something...

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The President - A Man Of Many Silences

He called them “capable and committed,” amongst other praises that he showered their memory with. It rained that day! That was when Batswana were first sold on the idea of Masisi. An almost intoxicating idea for many. This speech was...

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Ntwa Ya Hitler (13) - Conclusion

A million German troops, reinforced by diehard Italian fascist units manned the line, which resisted sustained allied assault until March 1945. Keeping such large numbers of the enemy pinned down, while the allied invasion of France proceeded was,...

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Use Of Ungazetted Breathalyzer Leads To Acquittal

This scenario emerged in a matter in which Freeman Mapukule had taken the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to clarify two critical issues around the use of breathalysers within the context of the Road Traffic Act (Cap 69:01) of the Laws of...

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Sex Business That Drives Children Out Of School

However there is the unwanted aspect, the flip side of the spot as it drives children out of school. Driving past Dibete heading to the north from Gaborone there are numerous spots where traditional aphrodisiacs are in abundance. They come in two...

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New Btv Show To Promote Talking Culture

Communication has been pointed out as one of the most important aspects of a satisfying marriage. Facilitators and participants of Talking with the Thabas television show said this during the filming of an episode on GBV on Saturday at Mass Media...

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Batswana Ready To Talk 'Just Sex'

Cresta Lodge was the place to be for couples and individuals looking to learn more about sexology, maintaining relationships and fertility from experts. The event titled Just Sex, which was on its second year running, had the speakers being...

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The 22KM Sex Drive

More sellers are now lining up the road to meet the growing demand for the product. A view through the window of a passing vehicle shows the main product in bottles full of red liquid in makeshift stands on the left side of the road when heading up...

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Four Die Along A1 Highway Near Dibete

The officer commanding, senior superintendent Ruben Mphoeng confirmed the incident saying it occurred at around 11pm about 8km away from Dibete village towards the northern side. “We do not have concrete evidence, but it appears that the...

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BPFYL Dares State To Arrest Khama

The allegations were revealed recently in an affidavit deposed in court in a case against a senior intelligence officer in the Directorate of Intelligence and Security, Welheminah Maswabi, code named ‘Butterfly’. It is alleged that Khama...

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Segokgo Might Defect To BDP

The Monitor has learnt that Segokgo might be one of the nominated councillors in the coming newly elected South East District Council, as a deal sweetener to lure him to the ruling party. The BDP won all the council seats in Tlokweng and Ramotswa...

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BOSETU Condemns Balopi Appointment

In a statement, the union said it viewed the appointment by the President as uninformed and inappropriate. “Balopi’s qualification and experience have nothing to do with labour, let alone skills development, save for his stint at NHRDS,...

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Amrouche names squad to face Zimbabwe

Amrouche left out the four Zebras players facing disciplinary action after found drinking during national team camp in October. However, the Belgian, in his third month in the job, has a strong squad, that faces stern tests against Zimbabwe, in one...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Youthful netball team named for Singapore Cup

A technical team led by Oteng Masole and Sthulile Mlotshwa has included five players in the 12-member squad from the Dinaletsana squad that participated at the 2017 Netball Youth World Cup held in Gaborone. The team also has former Botswana National...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Branch impresses ahead of Dakar Rally

The ‘Kalahari Ferrari’ had a rocky start to the rally as he finished 14th after stage one, then staged great on the onwards to finish inside the top 10. Branch sailed through the last three stages but could not catch up with the leading...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

National teams find 2019 unforgiving

The country has recorded unparalleled success in the last decade, across many sports codes, notably athletics. But there has been a worrying reversal of fortunes in 2019, with the latest miserable performances at the just-ended IAAF World...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Ncojane move home games to Gaborone

The team is winless in the three games with a 3-1 home defeat to Red Sparks, the latest. Dinaletsana have been based in Gaborone for the past four years while they played their home games in Gantsi and Ncojane. The team has now opted for Sharps and...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

Historic P735,000 deal for Boteti womens football

Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) is the main sponsor with P600,000 while Kanu Equipment provided P135,000. The deal, which is the first of its kind, will run for three years. The amount for the first season is P235,000, with P250,000...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 2019

Police crack down on stock-theft syndicates

The Botswana Police Service’s (BPS) Public Relation Officer, Assistant Commissioner Dipheko Motube said through the operation they managed to stabilise syndicated stock-theft activity that has been causing havoc on farmers across the...

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Mares pick positives after elimination

Mares were booted out of the 2020 Olympic Games qualifiers after falling 3-0 on aggregate to neighbours Zambia. Although they lost the Tuesday evening second leg tie 2-0, Mares dominated proceedings. They were, however, let down by a shaky defence...

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Ramotlhwas love-hate relationship with BFA

Ramotlhwa has been part of the BFA administration for a lengthy period, serving under the last three of the four presidents. But, he has been notably been at variance with two presidents he recently served under. He was the only surviving member...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Santa Green ready to blossom in debut season

The Veggies find themselves at the summit of the log after three outings. Coach Kabelo Sephatla said his young charges settled quicker than he had anticipated. The Mahalapye outfit edged Great North Tigers 1-0 in their first match, held Motlakase...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 2019

Gunners sink deeper into crisis

While the team battles for survival early on in the season, internal bickering is also threatening to throw the club into further turmoil. While the Lobatse side was still trying to deal with the issue of chairperson, Tariq Babitseng and the...

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Highlanders look to build - on despite disruptions

Highlanders are in their second year in the Premiership after keeping their status last season. They endured a tough campaign in their first season and finished on position 11 with 36 points. This season the aim is a top eight finish, coach Blessing...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 2019

Ncengas fitness levels below par

Ncenga joined Flamingoes from Township Rollers in the off-season after enjoying more than a decade of a trophy-laden career at Popa. It was expected that he would play a leading role to help Flamingoes achieve its target of gaining promotion to the...

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'Cava' cap lands Marumo in hot soup

The former Zebras goalkeeper wore a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) branded cap during a Premier League match recently. Galaxy spokesperson, Tankiso Morake said Marumo has apologised for his actions but will still go through the club’s...

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In politics only numbers matter..,!?

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Elections upon us

There has been skilful avoidance in all political parties of the real issues facing Botswana today. Namely the following: A credible and an all-inclusive approach towards combating corruption in the country – we need a State Capture like...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 11 May 2019

Dingakes Judges a thought-provoking judicial read

It is often said that the judiciary is the last line of defence against encroachment on rights and freedoms under the law. And it is undeniably true that an independent and impartial judiciary is the bedrock of democracy and the rule of law. These...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Writer tackles passion killings

However, for Kebaneilwe Garebatho, despite being betrayed twice by women whom he believed he would build a future with, decided to write a book titled The Pain of Love that advises on relationships. The book highlights the causes of pains people...

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Artists ready to scoop prizes

After Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) Foundation increased the prize money for the winners of the competitions, more visual artists plan to come forward as they seek to scoop top prizes. Regarding the TAYA competition, it is open to...

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Vee Mampeezy rallies Batswana for peaceful elections

With less than two weeks before the general elections, embracing music as a form of merry protest and symbol of unity is what Batswana musicians do best. For a long time the song that get people geared up for the election has been ditlhopho di tsile...

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Pageant dethrones Mrs Botswana Second princess

In an interview with Showbiz, Lesetedi said she had to de-crown Wame Mogotsi from Mochudi after the contestants expressed displeasure over the judges’ decision. She said they did not understand why Mogotsi got the second princess title as she...

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Passport diaries: Entering Brexiting Britain

We were still at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa from where I was scheduled to board a connecting flight to Doha’s Hamad International Airport before taking another one to London. The journey started with Air...

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Shashe Alumni celebrate the past with the present

The celebration, aptly themed “Celebrating The Past, Igniting the Future: A Call for Stakeholder Participation”, took place inside four giant marquee tents that had been erected on the grounds previously occupied by red-bricked (later...

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A voice for positive change

US-born Ashley Thaba is determined to make a difference in her adopted motherland. Arriving in Botswana in 2000, she worked with government junior and secondary students on Character Development and HIV prevention in the Francistown area. The...

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Wounds of Hyundai sabotage reopened

That December, the 900 or so citizen workers at Hyundai Motor Distributors Botswana had received their salaries and year-end bonuses before knocking off for Christmas. The year was 1999, the turn of the millennium and, thanks to their efforts at the...

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Pass the salt comrade!

A group of politicians who also happen to be presidents of all the political parties vying for elections sit down to share a meal. They sit in a circle around a table draped in blue, black and white, a reminder of what these elections are really...

53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 11 May 2019

Business confidence slumps in Q3

According to the survey, businesses were less optimistic about economic activity in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the second quarter of 2019. However, the survey suggests that most businesses believe business conditions are bound to improve...

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The broader business implications of IFRS 9

Implementation is settling down.. However, the challenges remain broad, and largely underestimated. IFRS 9 brought both quantitative and qualitative impact on organisations, particularly so with credit extension enterprises. Beyond the quantifiable...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

SA car to 'resurrect' local vehicle assembly

Botswana’s only vehicle manufacturer, the Hyundai assembly plant in Broadhurst closed doors on Wednesday January 12, 2000 throwing 900 citizen jobs into the street. This was after South Africa successfully lodged a rules of origin complaint...

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Budget deficit widens to P7.8bn on diamond slump

At that figure, the deficit will be the largest the budget has suffered in 11 years and the latest in a series of continuous shortfalls since the start of NDP 11 in the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Figures contained in the Budget Strategy Paper 2020-2021...

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MANCOSA hold 6th graduation

Welcoming graduates and their families to the event Principal Patricia Tabengwa said though they experienced ups and downs their results have never been below 80% pass rate. Back in June, 127 students sat for examinations and 106 passed which is four...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Huawei Botswana launches ICT Competition 2019 - 2020

The Huawei ICT Competition 2019 – 2020, will be carried out through four stages: the preliminary, national, regional and global final from November 2019 to May 2020. Up to now, more than 800 students have signed up for this competition in...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Ditshwanelo commemorates World Day Against the Death Penalty

The global theme this year is ‘Children: unseen victims of the death penalty’. The day was first recognised in 2003 and is commemorated annually. It focuses on the continuing use of the death penalty around the world. It also aims to...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Spar supports Cerebral palsy commemoration

Cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders noticeable in infancy which permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination as a result of abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance,...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

Baaitse speaks out

These allegations are directly perpetuated by some politically inclined people whose main intentions are mainly to discredit Khama and Kgosi and the same allegations are baseless, malice and will confuse the nation. When I left the Botswana Defence...

475,Correspondent,, 11 May 2019

The world celebrates Thrombosis Day

A German physician, pathologist, biologist and anthropologist, Virchow developed the concept of “thrombosis” and advanced our understanding of this condition. International Society for Thromobosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)...

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Court finds hallucinating man guilty of murder

This effect played out at the High Court this week after a man intentionally killed another man on the false belief that the deceased had murdered his son following an all-night alcohol drinking spree. Lo and behold, the accused’s son is alive...

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Ftown gets land for special economic zones

Mogara was addressing a special full council in Francistown on Wednesday. For some time there have been concerns that land allocated for the construction of the much-anticipated logistics hubs is not adequate. Initially, the Ministry of Land...

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Dijeng faces TK again

The duo battled for the constituency under the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the primary elections and Khama won by 2, 797 votes to Dijeng’s 1, 594. The other candidate, Keletso Rakhudu garnered 462 votes. Dijeng was handed the baton to...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 11 May 2019

Vexed employees sue UB

The UB is accused of failing to acknowledge the legal advisors for graduation despite fulfilling the prerequisite for their courses. The pair, Goemeone Mogomotsi and Onthatile Moeti, is now suing the university after being told they had not...

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Masisi snubs presidential debate

The debate, organised by Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisation (BOCONGO) for Presidential candidates is meant for each party to make a commitment on how they could change the lives of Batswana. Presidential debates were expected to be...

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OP involved in BMC rot?

It is alleged that the termination of the United Kingdom- based company GPS and the hiring of Dr Boitumelo Mogome- Maseko as the BMC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) was engineered from Office of the President. “After refusing to renew Dr Akolang...

399,Staff Writer,, 11 May 2019

Water still a challenge in Kanye

As with many constituencies around the country, scarcity of water is what the electorate here would want serious and urgent political solution to. A resident of Kanye, Lady Keaikitse also a businesswoman said the problem of water is very serious. It...

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Poor development planning costs Palapye residents

The residents of Palapye have decried this lack of foresight that has affected provision of services, ushering in more negatives than the objective of decent living as they had hoped for. The surge in the population of the areas came as a result of...

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Civil personnel sue BDF Commander for stopping allowances

The seven BDF civilian personnel led by Ogomoditse Mokwadi want the BDF to reinstate the allowance and reimburse them all the monies following the termination of the allowance. The allowance was paid from 2006 but was terminated in 2015. Giving his...

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Ga go wele sentle

E re ba a bitsa ka Sekgowa ba re madi ao ke constituency allowance. Gore tota ka tlhomamo madi a, a dira eng ga re itse mme bangwe ba bo ba ka re a dirisiwa go thiba diphatlha fale le fale. Gompieno re utlwa fa monongwaga, kwa kaçak...

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Evil flourishes when good men keep quiet!

This is a story of inequality. Those with levers of power modify their tales and magnify their glories – illusions in most instances. Until those who see injustice speak, the world will never know their viewpoint. Henchman, Peter Magosi is the...

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T'is the elections, and politicians say the dandiest things

We have two more weeks before we all go and exercise our democratic right. Let all us all be responsible citizens, and go put a vote for whatever party of our choice. All adults in a democracy have a duty to vote so as to legitimise the...

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Back page this week: 'Cava' cap lands Marumo in hot soup

11 May 2019

Front page this week: Segokgo sued over allowances

11 May 2019

Bona! Masisi o latlhegelwa ke ditlhopho!

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Rapist, robber appeals conviction

In April 2016, Magistrate Game Mooketsi convicted Disang Lebakeng of robbing and raping a US Peace Corp. Lebakeng allegedly committed the offences in 2015 between the Machaneng and Mahalapye villages in the bush. Three cellular phones, an iPad and...

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Botswana improves in dirty money survey

The Basel Institute Anti-Money Laundering Index measures the risk of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) in countries using data from publicly available sources such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Transparency International,...

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Saleshando vows to prosecute Masisi over NPF

Saleshando made the pledge during the well-attended launch of UDC parliamentary candidate for Tonota Pono Moatlhodi on Sunday afternoon. The UDC vice president said that his party would investigate all top government officials to find if traces of...

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Butale stable after emergency surgery

The party’s vice president (VP), Wynter Mmolotsi confirmed to Mmegi today that Butale successfully underwent the surgery. He said that Butale fell ill last Friday while attending activities of the Pan-African Parliament in the Northern...

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Confusion over BNSC board nominations

After receiving two names for consideration, the BNSC has since requested for a further two from the National Sport Associations (NSA). BNSC chief executive officer, Falcon Sedimo wrote to the NSAs this week requesting that the submission should be...

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No decision on prize money as BTC confirms P5m cut

BTC cut the figure as the telecommunications company, felt it was not getting expected returns from the P39 million deal. As a result there has been no decision on the prize money, which has stood at P1.3 million for the winners. Wicks emphasised...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 11 May 2019

LEGABIBO lauds gov't for free anti-retroviral therapy

A press release from LEGABIBO’s media advocacy and communications officer Matlhogonolo Samsam notes that the recent statement from the President Mokgweetsi Masisi during his courtesy call from The Champions for AIDS Free Generation indicated...

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'Triple murderer' Diwanga applies for bail

Kativa Diwanga 33, and another person who is yet to be extradited from Namibia to Botswana, are alleged to have on June 10 in Tsholofelo East in Gaborone, murdered Methulesi Musoliwa, Sibongile Marks and Melissa Marks. Diwanga’s attorney...

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Woman guilty of infanticide awaits sentence

Mosetsana Foreman unequivocally accepted the facts after they were read out to her before Justice Barnabas Nyamadzabo on Wednesday. According to the facts, at the time Foreman strangled her newborn baby to death, her balance of mind was...

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