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DITSHWANELO press statement on African Union on Sudan
Botswana has repeatedly supported the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its call for the indictment of President al Bashir. However, Botswana was often a lone voice due to the solidarity which other African states had with one another - even in...
475,Correspondent,, 15 May 2019
'Formulate a plan in fighting rape'
As survivors/victims we bear a responsibility to protect our children and ensure their safety while in other people’s care. We acknowledge that we need the support of all stakeholders and public, in turning the tide against gender based...
475,Correspondent,, 15 May 2019
Media Practitioners Act: MISA disappointed
Reports indicate that the motion was defeated along party lines, with ruling party members predominantly voting against and opposition MPs voting in support of the motion. MISA is particularly surprised and concerned by this turn of events following...
475,Correspondent,, 15 May 2019
Heavy Blow For Volleyball League
Back in 2017, volleyball did not have the league. It only returned last year after patron, Ian Khama came to their rescue by negotiating on their behalf with Mascom. Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president, Daniel Molaodi announced during a...
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Popo Steals Show Against Highlanders
The nippy striker was overwhelmed after a tough run. He said the award was a result of hard work. “I put in a load of extra work every day. My legs can still carry me, and I am targeting a move outside the country,” he said. Security...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 15 May 2019
Persistent Police Outsmart Miscellaneous
Police were the first to break in the 10th minute with Mpho Kgomo. The winger lacked awareness and quickly took a shot wide when he could have calmed down and picked a spot. On the quarter hour, Bhekuyise Kunene sent Lynoth Chikuhwa against the...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 15 May 2019
Moalosi Sends Rollers Through
Edwin Moalosi’s second half strike was enough to see Popa through while Mapantsola would feel robbed because of a dubious late offside call by the referee. The home side had the first shot towards goal, but Ogomoditse Sitang’s curling...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 15 May 2019
Motswako Artist Honours President Masisi
The song is part of his latest 12-track debut album titled Setsuatsue and the 30-year-old said the song is a special dedication to President Masisi as he believes he possesses quality leadership akin to Biblical Moses. He explained that during the...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 15 May 2019
Miss Teen Universe Auditions Billed For Next Month
National director for Miss Teen Universe Botswana, Messiah Jackson said the auditions for this year’s Queen will start in Kanye on May 18 before proceeding to Palapye the following day. Gaborone will then host the auditions the next...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 15 May 2019
Local Artists Set Bojanala Waterfront Ablaze
Local artists proved themselves at the event and successfully kept the audience dancing the night away. One of the brilliant performances was that of Dr Vom who never disappoints. The Tsaya Thobane singer moved the crowd at Bojanala Waterfront as...
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Pharmacognosist Sees Potential In Bio Entrepreneurship
Speaking at the Southern Africa Network for Biosciences, (SANBio) workshop last week, the country’s only Professor of Pharmacognosy, Daniel Motlhanka whose area of expertise is in natural products for phytotherapy, urged budding entrepreneurs...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 15 May 2019
Apex Looks To Dubai As Botswana Market Matures
Founder and CEO of the company, Umesh Loona noted that the decline in the appetite for property investment in the country has forced them to consider other markets. “Botswana market, just like any country is driven by demand and supply and...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 15 May 2019
Matsiloje Portland Struggles To Resurrect
The company which operates a cement manufacturing plant in Matsiloje, near Francistown, is a 100% subsidiary of Nortex. The company closed in January last year in a move that resulted in over 150 people losing their jobs. Josh highlighted that lack...
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Bravo UB!
Xolile Ngwenya, who got 48 points from her best six subjects, had fears that she might not get the opportunity to further her studies.  Many Batswana from different walks of life were pained by the young woman’s circumstances. Many pleaded...
540,Monitor Editor,, 15 May 2019
Botswana Members of Parliament
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BTC Cable Theft Denies Batswana Service
The telecom giant says cable theft is high in Kgatleng and Maun areas. BTC is therefore pleading with the public to help stem and arrest the problem and damage to its infrastructure, which is denying service to customers.  “In the current...
399,Staff Writer,, 15 May 2019
Makgophe Suspension Reports Denied
Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP), Carter Morupisi said neither has Makgophe been suspended nor is he (Makgope) on verge of being fired from work. Recently, local media reports indicated that Makgophe was on suspension and that he was about...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 15 May 2019
Africas Largest Elephant States Back Botswanas Plans
A ministerial committee recently submitted a report on the issue to President Mokgweetsi Masisi, including several recommendations on elephant overpopulation, including the lifting of the 2014 hunting ban and greater empowerment of communities living...
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Remembering Mma Sech: The No-Nonsense Matron
Who is this Grace Kgari or Mma – Sech as her children affectionately called her, and known to me as “G.B”. Grace Kgari was born of the Motshepha family in Sikwane village, Kgatleng District. She was married to Rre Bakwena...
475,Correspondent,, 15 May 2019
Rape Accuseds Mental State Delays Case
The magistrate’s court in Masunga had previously ruled that Koketso Learners was fit to be tried following a recommendation from a psychiatric expert. However, Learners’ family later produced a previous psychiatric report, which showed...
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'No Budget For Student Allowance Adjustment'
Molao was responding to a question from Gaborone Central legislator, Phenyo Butale, who had asked whether there are any plans to revise the tertiary student allowance that has been stagnant for many years.  Butale argued that the Ministry...
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No Plans To Establish Water Arbitration Office
Over the years, the Corporation has been inundated with complaints and disputes as water users disputed the billing by WUC for their monthly water usage. Many Batswana feel cheated by WUC, as their billing is mainly reliant on estimation. Last week...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 15 May 2019
Young Zim Refugee Realises Tertiary Dream
This is after the University of Botswana (UB) came to her rescue and agreed to grant her a scholarship to undertake a course of her choice.  She will begin her studies this year.  The scholarship will cover tuition fees, accommodation and...
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UDC Unveils Dibe As Mogoditshane Candidate
UDC lost the constituency they won in 2014 when the area Member of Parliament, Sedirwa Kgoroba, defected to Alliance for Progressives (AP). UDC on Saturday unveiled Mozambia Dibe, as their candidate for the upcoming elections. Different speakers at...
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BMD Attends AP Launch, UDC Stays Away
The party announced that it would be contesting 44 constituencies and 326 council seats. AP vice president, Wynter Mmolotsi expressed hope that the party would be in power after the October 2019 polls.  Still at the event, party president,...
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What Has Culture Got To Do With It?
Does one define the other or are the two independent of each other? Which comes first? Usually, an established positive culture stems from a robust set of employment policies that have been consistently applied to the extent where performance and...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 15 May 2019
Til Death Do Us Part?
Is it possible to stay faithful to one person for life or is it an overrated fairy tale? Most around me seem to feel it is an impossible endeavour. Today I would like to encourage an alternative solution to the breakdown of our family unit. What if...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 15 May 2019
MmaMoitoi Got A Taste Of Own Medicine
So we are six months to electing the next government. Even with unsatisfactory number of registered voters, just over 700,000, we will be at the polls to elect our parliamentarians, and councillors, and thus giving them a mandate to choose the...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 15 May 2019
Exploring Adolescence And Human Rights - Part 1
One might argue that in fact, there is so much more avoidance, generally of all matters related to adolescence, than various other areas of consideration. Often, adolescents are treated as younger children, failing to, of course, differentiate...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 15 May 2019
The Jazz King (11): Sebeles "White Slaves"
You may enter Sebele’s kraal and discover a grand piano which he bought in Cape Town and has had transported, by some miraculous means, into this desert home. As a host Sebele is charming. He will play last year’s jazz melodies on a piano...
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Back Page this week: Moalosi Sends Rollers Through
15 May 2019
Front Page this week: 'I'm Still Police Chief'
15 May 2019
Lions Club plans diabetic hospital for Botswana
Earlier today, the Foundation’s chairperson, Naresh Aggarwal told Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration minister, Nonofo Molefhi that the charitable organisation would continue partnering with government in the health...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,,79574,Ame Motimane,, 15 May 2019
Galaxy, Rollers dominate Mpote's CHAN squad
Botswana play Seychelles in the preliminary round match, hoping to put behind their disappointment of a win-less Africa Cup of Nations campaign, which claimed the head of coach, David Bright. Log leaders, Jwaneng Galaxy and second placed Township...
399,Staff Writer,, 15 May 2019
O rekisa lefatshe
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Thamaga Choppies robbed
“We are investigating a case of robbery whereby three men wearing balaclavas entered Choppies around 8.05pm after its closure,” says a statement from the police.  The statement added that the men kicked open the doors of the store...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 15 May 2019
Saleshando appreciates Khama's endorsements
Saleshando was speaking at the launch of UDC candidate for Tati East Mathodi Modisapodi over the weekend.  He emphasised that the UDC needs votes to win elections, which is why it will not shun Khama’s endorsement. “We never agreed...
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Mahalapye man convicted of murder
Justice Lot Moroka found Kabelo Maiketso guilty of stabbing Phillipinas Humu to death with a knife on June 19, 2013 at Xhosa ward. He allegedly murdered Humu at his girlfriend’s place after he visited her and found her in a compromising...
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Trial dates set for Moatlhodi's 'child maltreatment' case
The state alleges that Moatlhodi, Maranyane Kebitsang and Nnyana Kebitsang acting in concert subjected Kesego Olekantse, 11, to inhuman treatment on January 30, 2019 in Tonota by assaulting him. They are also alleged to thereafter unleashed a...
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Tlokweng police arrest murder suspect
Due to the nature of the incident Tlokweng police station commander, Unoziba Rari said they are not certain what may have led to the murder.  “A passerby alerted us of a woman who was found laying on the ground,” Rari...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 15 May 2019
Rugby committee faces the axe
Satlk Pomeranian boo Satlk Scottish Fold Satlk British Shorthair The motion comes at a time when the Union is going through turbulent times, which has seen the successive resignation of two presidents. Two years have passed without an AGM with the...
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Misgivings about monthly incentives
Satlk Terrier Satlk Poodle Toy Satlk Cane Corso Soon after assuming power in 2008, Khama assigned the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Department of Sport and Recreation, Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC)...
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Suspended committee agitated by BFAs silence
Satlk Pomeranian boo Satlk Scottish Fold Satlk British Shorthair An investigation was opened against the members over allegations of misappropriation of more than P160, 000. However, the affected claim they have not heard from the BFA since the...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 15 May 2019
Makwengwes smart move
Satlk Terrier Satlk Poodle Toy Satlk Cane Corso Just a fortnight ago, Makwengwe was dangerously skating on thin ice. “Zac (Zakhem) must get us a better coach,” reacted one GU fan on Facebook, after The Reds suffered an energy sapping...
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When away goal rule spoils a good night
Satlk Terrier Satlk Poodle Toy Satlk Cane Corso Gaborone United (GU) and Township Rollers connived to dish sumptuous football. With the tie dismissed as a dead rubber, after Rollers took a commanding 2-0 from the first leg, GU roared back in...
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Rollers in search of response against Orapa
Satlk Terrier Satlk Poodle Toy Satlk Cane Corso Rollers meet an Orapa side looking to rescue their title hopes after a mixture of results of late.   The Ostriches are just three points behind Popa and tomorrow’s clash can cement the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 15 May 2019
Wet start for 'KgaaTshoo' FA Cup
Satlk Terrier Satlk Poodle Toy Satlk Cane Corso The cup was last played in 2012 with soft drink manufacturing company, Coca-Cola as the sponsor. This time around telecommunications company, Orange Botswana has come on board and the competition is...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 15 May 2019
Ministry backtracks on teachers allowances
Satlk Terrier Satlk Poodle Toy Satlk Cane Corso The MoBE had issued a savingram last month, indicating that teachers would be paid P500 per day, which was to be taxed.  But the Ministry has decided to revert to the previous arrangement where...
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Was Rollers robbed?
Satlk Pomeranian boo But the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) intervened and indicated that the away goal rule does not apply beyond the 90 minutes. However, a closer look at the rules does not clearly state when the away goal...
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Where is the list of convicted sex offenders?
Satlk Pomeranian boo Satlk Scottish Fold Satlk British Shorthair It is was a norm under the previous administration that the names of those convicted of drunken driving are published every month in the Daily News, an initiative based on the...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 15 May 2019
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