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Mokgethi runs on little more than credibility

Mokgethi, who is running for Gaborone Bonnington North says the people are yearning for her representation in Parliament. “They need a representative who will have enough time on his/her hands to (meet) their needs and interests. Someone...

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Toyota, Honda maintain local market lead

Toyota is by far the country’s most popular vehicle in terms of new and old registrations, being a firm favourite for many decades. Figures in recent times, however, have shown that Honda is increasing in popularity, overtaking other previous...

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Boteti receives P500,000 from Lucara

The sponsorship is expected to be unveiled on Friday. The region will receive P250,000 per season for the next two campaigns. The league has 12 teams. From the sponsorship, each team will receive two sets of kits for home and away matches....

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2019

We want PEMANDU

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Choppies pulls out of SA, Mogae to step down

The group's long standing chair and former president, Festus Mogae will also step down, the apparent culmination of boardroom disputes between himself and suspended CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu. According to its last available records, Choppies, a...

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Oodi murder suspects accused of delaying tactics

Satlk Pomeranian boo Satlk Scottish Fold Satlk British Shorthair This comes after the committal of their case to the High Court was postponed for the second time yesterday at the Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court. Back in September 2015 at Oodi...

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Zimbabwe fuel price hike sparks protests

"Angry people are preventing commuter buses from carrying passengers. People are just stranded," Nhamo Tembo told AFP. He was trying to travel from Epworth, a poor suburb, east of the capital Harare. Boulders blocked roads leading to Harare city...

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Storming Start For Botswana 3x3 Girls Side

For the second time, Botswana hosted the continental Young Lions Club competition that saw the presence of Burundi, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Eswatini, Lesotho, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Two teams; boys and girls represented each country. The local...

78767,Kaone Maje,, 14 May 2019

Silver Lining For Softball Teams

It was a tough three days for the Under-19 girls as they lost all the five matches they played against their strong arch-rivals, South Africa. The inexperienced Botswana side was saved the blushes after countries such as Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Tunisia...

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Galaxy breaks Rollers hoodoo

Prior to the game, the two sides had played to three consecutive goalless draws. This was Rollers’s heaviest defeat since the start of last season, and their second of the current campaign. As early as the ninth minute, Tumisang Orebonye had...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2019

Wanderers Keep Chase Alive With City Greens Rout

The pacesetters (TAFIC) walloped Sua Flamingoes 2-0 in Sowa Town on the same day. The gap between the two remains four points. Wanderers completely dominated City Greens and created an avalanche of chances in front of goal, but were not...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2019

Generous GU Donate Gate Takings To Chiefs

Chiefs recently lost a key official in Clifford Mogomotsi to a car accident, while the club is also facing crippling financial challenges. Instead of pocketing their 50% share of the gate takings, GU were instead generous enough to pass on the money...

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Late Talane Strike Denies Chiefs

The two giants shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw in Molepolole on Saturday. Magosi last tasted victory in the BTC Premiership in October last year. In an emotional clash that saw both club legends, Pontsho ‘Piro’ Moloi and Itumeleng...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2019

COSBOTS Clashes With Artists Over Royalties

Showtime has learnt that the organisation mandated to protect artists from exploitation used the royalty funds to cover administration costs without any consultation with the rightful owners of the funds. Initially, COSBOTS collected royalties on...

78767,Kaone Maje,, 14 May 2019

Mapantsula Do It For Tshanda

On Thursday,in partnership with Botswana Musicians Union and Duma fm, the Botswana Pantsula Association organised a memorable memorial service for Dan Tshanda who died a fortnight ago. Their members turned on their style for their late...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

BSELs Tshipidi Board To Nurture SMMEs

The Board is the second of its kind after Serala OTC, which registers businesses not ready to list their equities on the stock market. BSEL chief executive officer (CEO), Thapelo Tsheole revealed during the first opening bell ceremony of 2019 that...

78767,Kaone Maje,, 14 May 2019

KBL Looks To 'Kickstart' Youth Businesses

The brewer recently announced the return of their Kickstart programme this year after it was stopped three years ago. Through the programme, 15 upcoming and existing entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35 years would get an opportunity to get a grant...

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Bsc Drop-Out Makes It In Education Sector

After failing his first year at the country’s highest institution of learning, he decided to use his God given skills to make a living. Currently Senwelo is the proprietor of CRACKiT tuition Botswana and CRACKiT Cracking Revision book series....

33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

"No One Heals Himself By Wounding Another"

Unfortunately these are some of the questions I ask myself lately. In a recent local paper, I read an article that I happen to have found appalling by how much I constantly felt subjected to this particular columnists venomous negative attitude...

475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2019

Lets Unite In The Fight Against Rape

While most of those who give their opinion or analysis on rape seem to differ in some aspects, there is some agreement that the perpetrators should be dealt with sternly. It is a good thing that there seem to be some level of agreement that the...

540,Monitor Editor,, 14 May 2019

GDP 4.2%

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Mau Ka Monatyi! Is This What It Really Means?

I kept wondering is this what they mean when they say, “Mau ka monatyi!” Maybe it is when you are sitting on a small boat cruising the Thamalakane River at sunset. When the water is golden matching your golden liquor inside that glass by...

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'Body Shaming Has No Place In Society'

Speaking to The Monitor, former Tatitown Customary Court president Margaret Mosojane criticised the practice and labelled it as one form of online bullying. She said body shaming even existed in the past because being fat was associated with good...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 14 May 2019

Police Report Spike In Date Rape

Police said women live in deep fear of rapists as demonstrated by the statistics already being recorded. The Botswana Police Service’s public relations officer, superintendent Jayson Chabota told The Monitor that everyone has the right to live...

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Cab Driver Murder-Accused Seek To Evade Hangmans Noose

The duo, Matshidiso Boikanyo and Moabi Mabiletsa, was charged with a single count of murder each, which occurred on September 13, 2013 at Block 9 in Gaborone. The court revealed that the two accused persons fatally stabbed Vincent Mopipi 44 times...

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Hunt For Kerekangs Missing Head Still On

On July 30, 2018 in Block 3, Gaborone Kerekang’s boyfriend, Simon Badisa Kgowe allegedly murdered her, cut off her head and cast aside her body at Maratanang ward in Tlokweng. Theories were abound amongst law enforcement officers, the...

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Motokwe Bogosi Dispute Rages On

The feud on who should be crowned the village chief started after the former kgosi, Olebogeng Puleng retired back in 2016. Since then the village has not had a leader until Tshoso was appointed in December 1, 2018. The village is allegedly divided...

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Benson Phuthego vows to clear name

Phuthego is fighting rape allegations following sexual assault rumours that were posted by a Facebook user implicating him of rape. Reached for comment, Phuthego told The Monitor that he would not rest until his name was cleared. “I am hurt,...

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I Am Clean - Dipsy

The former Zebras midfielder has gone further to issue a statement on Friday that he will seek legal redress against his defamers. Last week social media went abuzz with revelations of rape, especially by prominent members of the society. Furious...

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

Disabled Girl, 15, Raped In Mogoditshane

Police confirmed they are hunting for a known family friend who allegedly visited the victim’s family on Saturday night and allegedly raped the girl, who has walking disabilities. Mogoditshane Police Station Commander, Superintendent Russ...

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Independent Candidate Vows To Topple Guma

But lo and behold, Tshwenyego Mbise, the former campaign aide of Tati East Member of Parliament (MP), Samson Moyo Guma is challenging his former colleague for the coveted position of the area MP during this year’s general elections....

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What Is A Godly New Years Resolution?

However, there is one command that crops up over and over throughout the pages of the Bible that would enhance every one of our lives. I believe if we would “resolve” to heed this godly advice, our year would indeed be more full of joy...

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Its Time To Act Against Rape

It’s election year, and already signs are there that these may be the most tense, with potential of violent electioneering. The ideal of a peaceful nation the world know us of, is fast fading, especially as we watch the fireworks in the ruling...

8058,Pamela Dube Kelepang,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 14 May 2019

Riding The Fourth Wave Of Feminism In Botswana Naming, Shaming And Alleged Defaming

I am uncertain if the words to describe how young women are feeling have been conceived. This year, is unlike the previous. 2018, in the rearview looks a little like practice for this year. This year, metaphoric guns are blazing and women are...

74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 14 May 2019

The Battle Of Mosita (Part 1)

The engagement pitted a commando of some 400 armed Boers plus additional press-ganged African labourers under the personal command of General Andries Pretorius against a mixed force of Barolong booRatshidi and Bahurutshe, led by the Barolong Kgosi...

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Teacher, 64, in court for indecent assault

The State alleges that Manuel Mathews Greenland indecently assaulted the three female JMS students aged 11, 12 and 13 at the school on September 27 last year. Greenland’s attorney, Wada Nfila told the court that he was not happy with the...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,78899,Lesedi Kegorogile,,78795,Tsogo Ramatsabana,, 14 May 2019

Men charged with possession of elephant tusks

According to the charge sheet, the accused, Daniel Ramasauna, 40, Abeneri Machamce, 45, Omen Mokgathi, 45, Lungisani Chalashika, 35 and Montshwari Moshati, 34, acting in concert and with a common purpose, were found in possession of four elephant...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,78795,Tsogo Ramatsabana,,78899,Lesedi Kegorogile,, 14 May 2019

Choppies Meriting robbed at gunpoint

The unidentified robbers entered the store at around 1900hrs. Station commander for Francistown police, Lebalang Maniki said investigations into the matter are underway. “The thieves ordered the staff and everyone who was in the...

78796,Lebogang Kokoro,, 14 May 2019

Front page this week

14 May 2019

Back page this week

14 May 2019

Galaxy does not recognise Rollers as champions

Galaxy wanted Miscellaneous docked points for failure to honour a fixture against Rollers last season. The BPL, through an instruction from the mother body, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) ordered a replay instead, acknowledging the Serowe...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2019

Botswana faces Argentina as world cup starts

The men’s team is currently ranked number 13. Botswana finished second, behind South Africa, in the Africa qualifiers. The team’s coach, Pako Maforaga is on a mission and believes that his 13th-ranked charges are ready to take on the...

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Rhinos departure depletes Super Rugby

The Super Rugby division now has only Gaborone Hogs, BDF Cheetahs and Canon Jaguars. Rhinos assistant coach, Tiger Masinki told Mmegi Sport that they took an unpopular decision to focus their attention on the President’s League. He said the...

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Concerns over African Games organisation

The Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) gave the contract to ANOCA, to deliver the 2019 African Games (formerly All Africa Games), which will be held in the cities of Casablanca and Rabat. Morocco was selected to replace Malabo, Equatorial Guinea as...

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Zebras make giant strides in Durban, but where to?

Mpote was just three games into his Zebras reign when he touched down at the King Shaka International Airport for the COSAFA Castle Cup tournament. At the end of the competition, he was nearly the hero, but like his predecessor, success had eluded...

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GU lead transfer window activity

Former league champions, Gaborone United (GU) are the busier of the clubs. The Reds have already acquired the services of title winning coach, Madinda Ndlovu from Zimbabwean giants, Highlanders. The team is reportedly looking to bolster the...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2019

Mantswe undecided on BFA presidency

Mantswe, who is the Botswana Premier League (BPL) board vice chairperson, stood in 2016, but came a distant third, behind Tebogo Sebego and the eventual winner, Maclean Letshwiti. He had anchored his campaign on ‘integrity’ promising to...

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Rollers, Orapa primed for Orange final

Orapa United and Township Rollers will battle it out in the maiden Orange FA Cup final at the Francistown Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. This will be the second cup final meeting between the two sides with Rollers looking for revenge over the...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2019

Btv to broadcast AFCON matches

The biennial tournament runs until July19, 2019. Btv head of sports, Edson Malebane told Mmegi Sport yesterday they were mid-way through negotiations to acquire the broadcast rights. He said it was a matter of time before negotiations are...

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Galaxy threaten to take protest to CAS

Galaxy protested, after Miscellaneous failed to fulfil a fixture against Township Rollers in March citing late communication from the Botswana Premier League (BPL). The aborted fixture torched protestations from other clubs, notably Gaborone United...

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Annual disco party at Grand Palm

Organised by The Grand Palm Hotel Casino and Convention Resort in Gaborone, the ‘70s and ‘80s Annual Disco Party, which is aimed at raising the profile of Botswana’s diverse artistic talents, set to offer the best in ultimate...

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

Music invasion flames up Mantshwabisi

The event, dubbed Phikwe Invasion rocks the former copper/nickel mine on June 22 at Makhubu where South Africans, Mafikizolo and Master KG, will square up against local hot properties, Charma Gal, Vee Mampeez, ATI, Bino and others. This year’s...

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Gospel artist cheats death

Sengwaketse told Arts & Culture that he hit a cow on his way from Nata where he performed at a wedding. He said he met his ordeal at Mathangwane, 20 kilometres from Francistown. “There were four of us in the car. No one was hurt....

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Mmamotse hit maker to drop another sensation

The-24 year-old from Mmadinare, who has been quiet in the music circle for some time, has finally announced that he will in a few days release singles titled Bapa Le Nna Suzana and Phapha. Motlha, who just recently renewed his contract with Roc...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 14 May 2019

A reflection on the otherness

The Gay community victory represents long-fought for political recognition and legalisation of identities that have been largely marginalised and stigmatised in society over the years. To mark the milestone, Arts & Culture looks at the way...

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Statistics Botswana could launch PPI by September

The planned Producer Price Index (PPI) would measure the average change over time in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. The prices included in the PPI are from the first commercial transaction for many products and...

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Locals lead Phikwe economic recovery

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Batswana investors have taken centre stage in the drive to turn around Selebi-Phikwe’s economy following the infamous liquidation of the BCL Mine left the town in dire straits. Following the closure of the over 60-year-old...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2019

Khoemacau pledges P3bn in royalties to govt

The mine is being developed by Cupric Canyon Capital, a firm powered by London-based natural resource private equity titan, Global Natural Resource Investments. Cupric Canyon already has a funding package of P7.3 billion for Khoemacau, located on...

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Choppies on knife-edge as damning report looms

Sources privy to the ongoing probe claim that investigators are battling to untangle a complex web of ownerships and overlapping historical transactions involving senior executives that could have prejudiced the group and shareholders. Choppies has...

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After the same sex ruling...

Sixteen years after the Court of Appeal ruled that Botswana was not yet ready for the decriminalisation of same sex acts, the High Court, in a compelling 132-page judgement on Tuesday, ruled that Batswana were, in fact, ready. The nation is only just...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 14 May 2019

A re bue jaaka Pesalema

Dingwe di dirwe fela le fa go se na sepe sa go phimola mohuhutso wa phatlha. Mme ka ke tiro ya go ithaopa, e batle motho yo o boineelo, lorato, le pelotelele. Nngwe ya ditiro tse e bolelwa e le ya boloko jwa dikomiti tsa ditlhabololo tsa motse...

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Of retired presidents, their benefits and the dysfunctional BDP Caucus!

In one of the biggest surprises pulled off by any leader, Masisi acknowledged making ‘a big mistake’ and went further to state, barring the amendment, government would be in a position to ‘suspend former President Ian Khama’s...

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Only love, not cruelty, will save the world

Frankly, I am conflicted on that score on account of my Christian beliefs. I salute them for the singular bravery of undertaking such an infamous and controversial call. It’s a road fraught with difficulties. I have been where they are and I...

68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 14 May 2019

For some, same sex judgement leaves sour taste

In the aftermath of Tuesday’s judgement, the country is split in its reaction. Across age groups, religions, geographies, race and others, Batswana are far from being united on the decriminalisation of homosexuality. The divisions echo those...

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Voices from the street

Victoria Dipholo “Even though everyone makes their own decisions, I personally think the new law that favours the LGBT community is not right as it opposes nature and our beliefs as Batswana.” Tomeletso Setlhora “This new...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,,79576,Phatsimo Kapeng,, 14 May 2019

States soft defence was doomed from Day 1

And going by what the bench of three judges wrote in their 132-page judgement, the State always had the pummelling coming. From the time the AG’s response to the case involved calling the 24-year old applicant a “cry baby” who was...

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Quotable Quotes

Mmegi picks a few excerpts from the 132-page judgement “Should private places and bedrooms be manned by sheriffs to police what is happening therein?” “It is trite that sexual intercourse is not just for purposes of procreation....

475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2019

Rainbow nation: A front row seat to history

“In my view, the criminalisation of anal sexual intercourse between consenting adults in private, if indeed it has any discernible objective, other than enforcement of private moral opinions of the section of the community (which I do not...

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Gains, public activism pave way for same-sex in Botswana

Their willingness and resilience to publicly press for reform and respect for LGBT people and their rights in an environment that is often hostile or negative toward LGBT issues is particularly courageous. Having unsuccessfully engaged with...

475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2019

Zim cops in court for battery theft

The state alleges that constables Tapiwa Mugabe, 30 and Kenneth Chabaya, 28 were arrested at Dumela Industrial Site on June 3 in possession of 20 car batteries that their Botswana counterparts suspect are proceeds from criminal activities. It is the...

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Plot thickens in BOPEU war

The union leadership led by acting union president Olefile Monakwe has filed an application at the High Court seeking an order compelling the two former leaders to return the union vehicles. This comes just a week after Mogwera also launched a...

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Old Naledi Clinic pilots chronic drugs doorstep delivery

The system includes delivering high blood pressure, diabetes along with ARV medications at the patients’ doorstep. Greater Gaborone health management team chief medical officer, Dr Godfrey Simoonga said the clinic embarked on a project to...

2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg,81354,Thandiwe Moyo,, 14 May 2019

Mojadife settlement gets ward status

The settlement is one kilometre to the north west of Mogobane village. Mojadife is an area located adjacent to Mogobane historically existed as a ploughing field area. Bamalete Land Board wanted to demolish households for people they considered...

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Limko varsity escapes sheriffs hammer

The university that is currently in a legal battle with 42 former employees was to have its properties auctioned following a default award issued against them by the Department of Labour office early this year. According to court documents, on...

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Teacher invents drone

The mastermind behind the new gadget told Mmegi that a combat eagle rescue drone is a highly technological homemade aerial craft that delivers with precision, the demands of the modern day challenges. Morapedi revealed that the drone won first...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 14 May 2019

Shashe celebrates 50-year anniversary

Lekgetho, who herself is a head of department at the school, heads an organising committee that targets amongst others taking advantage of the impending commemoration to change the ailing fortunes of the school. The anniversary is billed for...

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Moeng commemorates 70 years

Situated in the valley of Moeng, and surrounded by the Tswapong hills, the school that opened its doors to students in 1949 has for many years been known for its serenity away from the hustle and bustle of towns and cities. Historian and Ministry of...

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Venson-Moitoi for BPF presidency

Venson-Moitoi challenged Masisi in the race for the nomination of the ruling Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) presidential candidate in the coming general elections expected in October. It was monumental as it was a first in the history of...

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Ex-BDP stalwart, Kgalajwe defects to BPF

Kgalajwe, a veteran Councillor for Satellite North ward in Francistown East and former city Mayor told Mmegi in an interview that it was indeed true that he has left the BDP for the BPF. “I had initially decided to stand as an...

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Inside Page this week: Molosi, Locals Star In Inter'al Epic

14 May 2019

Inside Page this week: Ranbow Nation

14 May 2019

Inside Page this week: A reflection on the otherness

14 May 2019

Inside Page this week: Choppies on knife-edge as damning report looms

14 May 2019

Back Page this week: Galaxy threaten to take protest to CAS

14 May 2019

Front Page this week: Mma V eyes BPF presidency

14 May 2019

Toddler sexually abused in Letlhakane

According to assistant superintendent Tsholofelo Masole, the infant stays under the care of her grandmother. The 74-year-old woman left the child in the care of her 25-year-old aunt and his grandfather. The old woman was on a visit to her...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2019

E seng mo baneng!

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Wonder Park

Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive.

399,Staff Writer,, 14 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,, 14 May 2019

A Madea Family Funeral

A joyous family reunion becomes a hilarious nightmare as Madea and the crew travel to backwoods Georgia, where they find themselves unexpectedly planning a funeral that might unveil unsavory family secrets.

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

What Men Want

A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.

399,Staff Writer,, 14 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,, 14 May 2019

Wonder Park

Wonder Park tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive.

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

A Madea Family Funeral

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

What Men Want

A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

Wonder Park

A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.

399,Staff Writer,, 14 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,, 14 May 2019

A Madea Family Funeral

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

What Men Want

A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

Motion of No Confidence

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14 May 2019

BOCONGO Presidential Debate

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Exercise Your Right To Vote

It is not uncommon for voters to register for elections, and not make it to the polling station on the election day, and most usually give the excuse that they did not know who to vote for. It is past the 11th hour, and political parties have gone...

540,Monitor Editor,, 14 May 2019

Goalkeeping Howler Hands Sankoyo Victory

Sankoyo won the match 3-2. The weekend encounter between the two teams also proved that the First Division North League is slowly turning into a reliable source of entertainment for football lovers in the city and its surroundings. In recent weeks...

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Ncojane Youngsters Hold Magosi

Magosi’s ship has been rocked by the departure of coach, Oris Radipotsane who has joined Jwaneng Galaxy as an assistant coach. Radipotsane led Chiefs to a three game win streak. On Saturday afternoon, in a Debswana First Division South league...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 14 May 2019

Gunners Face Further Sanctions

The two groups have been at each other’s throats for the last few weeks. The concerned supporters have expressed their displeasure at the current committee’s handling of the club’s affairs. Despite several warnings issued to the...

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Cheating Allegations Soil Mrs Botswana

The pageant that was started to cater for married women has had its fair share of troubles since its inception. But this year’s pageant has raised eyebrows and made headlines in the newspapers for all the wrong reasons. “We were...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 14 May 2019

Motswana Potter Targets Guinness Record

In his quest, Oefile intends to beat a eat achieved by Rytis Konstantinavicius (Lithuania), in Babimost, Poland, on September 7, 2014. Konstantinavicius’s largest earthenware pot had a height of 310.1 cm (9 ft 10.54 in), a maximum circumference...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

Bluthorn Develops Customised Funding

The company, which is licensed by Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) provides funding, business advisory services, thus enable emerging entrepreneurs to grow into job creating enterprises contributing to wider economic...

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BIH, SEZA Sign MoU

Speaking during the signing last week, BIH CEO Allan Boshwaen said the MoU is beneficial as it allows them to market their products better internationally. “The MoU comes in handy as we are looking to attract investors in the innovation and...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 14 May 2019

Taking Financial Access To The Grassroots

Some citizens do not have registration documents and are therefore unable to be incorporated into mainstream banking activities. For SmartSwitch, access to financial services is as simple as a fingerprint. One fingerprint gives the user access to a...

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Methodist Church Embraces 4th Industrial Revolution

The event, which was sponsored by Multichoice Botswana, is one of the many activities that the church has slated in preparation for the inauguration of the church’s first female presiding Bishop. Purity Malinga will be launched in January 2020...

76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 14 May 2019

Mma Ramotswe Musical Coming Soon

McCall Smith, who lives in Scotland but is currently on a London tour, made the announcement at an event dubbed ‘In Conversation with Alexander McCall Smith’ organised by Botswana Investment and Trade Centre at The Montcalm Hotel here on...

423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

Bar Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing

Confirming the incident Thamaga police station commander, superintendent Moses Kwarare said the deceased who is from Tutume village was a well-known local builder. He said the incident occurred towards midnight on Friday at Jacaranda Bar in Dirokolo...

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Three UDC Members Perish In Car Crash

The accident occurred around 9pm on Saturday when a Toyota Tazz they were travelling in collided with a Nissan Navara. The deceased were campaign team members for UDC Member of Parliament (MP) candidate for Tlokweng constituency Masego...

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Police Probe Missing Funds At Kwena Sereto

The matter was taken to police by some concerned parents and teachers. The problem started after the school management and PTA failed to give convincing reasons on why they kept on postponing the prize giving ceremony. The ceremony was supposed to...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

Wellness Coach To Set Up Lifestyle Centres

Weight loss and a healthy lifestyle are some of the topics that many people discuss quite often, but find it hard to commit to. Many people, especially those who want to shed off excess fat, want the ‘fix me quick’ and usually go through...

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Butale Calls for Citizenship Extension To Foreigners

Butale, who was representing BPF during the Presidential debate organised by Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) on Friday, also said the country could be a net exporter of goods and services but that should start with...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

Botswana Warned To Be Pragmatic With Foreign Policy

Presidential candidates Ndaba Gaolathe of the Alliance for Progressives (AP) and Biggie Butale of Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) highlighted this during the Presidential debate on Friday at Westwood International School. The two were responding to a...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

Bokos Govt To Have 12 Ministers

Boko is confident he, along with the rest of Batswana, will wake up to a new government for the 12th Parliament. He has hinted that he will announce his action plan for his first 100 days in office during his launch as the Gaborone Bonnington...

54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

DITSHWANELO Commemorates World Day Against 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,, 14 May 2019

SADC Observer Mission Launch Today

In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2015), the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana invited SADC to observe the 2019 elections in Botswana. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of...

475,Correspondent,, 14 May 2019

Masisi Warned Tshekedi Against Defecting To BPF

Masisi was speaking at the launch of the new Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) parliamentary candidate for Serowe West constituency, Moemedi Dijeng. Dijeng replaced Tshekedi as the BDP candidate for the constituency after the latter dumped the BDP at...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 14 May 2019

Im My Own Enemy, Others Are Just Pawns In Your Battle Field

These words started to jar on my mind even though I lacked understanding until I faced some unbearable moments in my life. The agony was a results of how I responded to the challenges I faced and was too naïve to comprehend the mission in...

83117,Kealeboga Ngwigwa,phpomRzoU.jpg, 14 May 2019

The Bus Ride Part 1: Get In, Sit Down And Shut Up

The language is colourful as they advertise their wares. Cool time, which is a frozen drink in a little plastic, apparently brings families together-something I’ve never heard of. The maize cob apparently is a pimped one with a Nandos bone...

83116,Thulaganyo Jankie,phpeXoOl9.jpg, 14 May 2019

GBV calls on us to self introspect

Hear a noise at night and your body involuntarily Instagram profile picture siz goes into fight or flight mode, even giving you an extra dose of adrenalin to face and combat the danger. That is a legitimate reason to fear and feel insecure. However,...

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GBV calls on us to self introspect

78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 14 May 2019

International Day Of The Girl Child 2019

It’s a day intended to celebrate the feats made in empowering girls by ensuring a widespread knowledge on women’s rights, to allow with girls to easily navigate the world in which they live. This is necessary because the world is...

74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 14 May 2019

Ntwa Ya Hitler (10) When Batswana Built Bridges In A Day

For his personal heroism in rallying “the daring dozen” following the initial Luftwaffe attack, Corporal Chitu Bakombi was awarded the British Empire Medal. It is one of the sad ironies of history that great examples of human...

2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 14 May 2019

Back page this week: Gunners Face further Sanctions

14 May 2019

Front page this week: Masisi warned TK against defecting

14 May 2019

UK Courts SACU

A trade continuity agreement will see SACU Member States, which include South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Eswatini and Mozambique businesses, and consumers benefiting from continued trade with the United Kingdom after the UK leaves the...

399,Staff Writer,, 14 May 2019

Why Performance Appraisals Fail

Unfortunately, the reality is that despite investing time and money into these systems, most organisations only see minimum returns and in many cases, no results at all. And so there is a growing call to stop appraisals. But why do we think...

80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 14 May 2019

BFA gives Zebras P100,000 for CHAN progress

It is the first time the Zebras progress beyond the first round, and will now meet Zambia in the second round. BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti said through some businesspeople, he managed to raise the money, to be shared among the players and...

Staff Writer 14 May 2019

Battle for Zebras job down to six

The BFA did not mention the six, but former Zebras coaches, Peter Butler and Jelusic Veselin are among front runners. Former Township Rollers coach, Nikola Kavazovic is also in the frame, as the BFA seeks to replace David Bright who was...

Staff Writer 14 May 2019

Rapists rampant in Mahalapye - Police

Two suspects have been arrested while four perpetrators are on the loose. Superintendent Morris Kwena said rape has become a serious concern and women need to be cautious of the situation. “We registered five rape cases last week alone in...

Koketso Kgoboge 14 May 2019

Toddler dies in car accident

The two were travelling with three other passengers. The 40-year-old mother escaped the accident with minor scratches. A 29-year-old passenger is admitted at the Mahalapye Referral Hospital with a fractured leg. The other passengers were...

Koketso Kgoboge 14 May 2019

Standard One twins sexually assaulted

The incident happened when the two Standard One sisters were returning from school. They did not return home after school at their usual time. The mother grew suspicious when it got late and followed their trek to school. She found they had long...

Koketso Kgoboge 14 May 2019

Grrrr

Selefu 14 May 2019

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