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First Lady Visits Qatar Foundation
During her visit, the First Lady received a presentation about QF, outlining its mission and achievements in education, research and innovation, and community development. She was also given a balcony tour at QF Headquarters, which overlooks Hamad...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
First Lady Visits Qatar Foundation
During her visit, the First Lady received a presentation about QF, outlining its mission and achievements in education, research and innovation, and community development. She was also given a balcony tour at QF Headquarters, which overlooks Hamad...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
First Lady Visits Qatar Foundation
During her visit, the First Lady received a presentation about QF, outlining its mission and achievements in education, research and innovation, and community development. She was also given a balcony tour at QF Headquarters, which overlooks Hamad...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
UB library hosts international conference
The theme of the conference is ‘Information and Knowledge Management Towards the Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals and the Knowledge Based Economy’.  “Of late, a Sustainable Development and a Knowledge-Based Economy...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Botswana Economy
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Murder accused assaults prosecutor
Gaboratanelwe Sejaka pleaded guilty to the offence of assaulting an officer of the court while in due execution of his duties.  Sejaka assaulted crack prosecutor Gasemotho Pitlagano at Area L Magistrate Court on April 12, 2019.  Sejaka...
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Postmortem results confirm Mulaladzis homicide
Dr Shatani Mugoma, a forensic pathologist who conducted Mulaladzi’s post-mortem, presented the results in court.  Nthoiwa Maxala, 36, is accused of the alleged shooting of Mulaladzi, who met his death in September 2015.   He is...
79801,Goitsemodimo Akanyang,, 16 May 2019
The rich keep getting richer
An authoritative report released on Monday by AfrAsia Bank and New World Wealth estimates that total individual wealth jumped 46% in value between 2008 and 2018. The report does not identify individuals, the sectors or businesses they are involved...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Police Officers involved in road accident
The car was involved in a head-on collision with a private one on the A1 road before the driver lost control. The car later over-turned.  The accident happened in front of the new Riverview Mall Monday evening. Two passengers of the private car...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 16 May 2019
Justice moves to handle pending cases
The decision takes effect on April 15 this year. The cases are a result of the Kgomokhumo initiative undertaken by the Botswana Police Service recently to fight crime. The Magistrates will handle cases from one district to the other at intervals of...
80119,Siyabonga Gaetshajwe,, 16 May 2019
Deaf sports body demands autonomy
The call comes in the wake of BDSF’s struggle to secure funding to compete at the inaugural Africa Deaf Athletics Championship (ADAC) slated for Kenya in September. BDSF is an affiliate of PASSOBO, but now wants autonomy. BDSF president,...
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Tennis boss accused of vote rigging
BTA elections are usually not far from controversy, with intense fighting characterising the 2017 polls, which saw the end of Nelson Amanze’s 17-year rule.  Fichani is seeking a second term, but his deputy, Oaitse Thipe has raised his hand...
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Suppliers cry foul over African Games deal
The deal was to supply hospitality kit to Team Botswana that has 144 members; 99 being athletes and 45 officials. Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) did not flight the tender for the hospitality kit. It is alleged that BNSC decided to take...
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Elections: The democratic evil that kept BFA in chains
In 12 months, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) returns to the dreaded polls to elect a new National Executive Committee (NEC). The elections have never been short of drama, dishing as much intrigue as the country’s plebiscite. The stage...
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BFA denies public pressure on kit design
In March, a number of fans criticised the design of the Zebras home kit, manufactured by Umbro. The kit was launched days after BFA unveiled Umbro as a technical sponsor on a three-year deal, replacing local brand, All Kasi. Following the unveiling...
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TK unimpressed with running of sport
Khama said he had made his displeasure known to the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) chief executive officer Falcon Sedimo. “I am not happy with what we do for sport. We need to do things a lot professional than how it is at the...
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Barclays injects P7.2million into BPL
The commercial bank joins Botswana Telecommunications Cooperation (BTC) as the main sponsors for the elite league. However, BTC will remain as the league’s title sponsor as they enter the final of the three-year deal with the Botswana Football...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 16 May 2019
Stanbic launches Super 5s BW Championships
The 5s BW Championships, according to Stanbic Bank Super 5s director, Gareth Mathews, are meant to identify a team that will represent Botswana at the World Cup finals to be held in Cape Town, South Africa in November. The competition underwent...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Rollers new stadium not registered for CAF
The club last month said the 10,000-capacity venue in Tlokweng will be used for continental and league matches in the upcoming season. However, the National Stadium was announced as the ground to host the CAF Champions League preliminary round second...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 16 May 2019
BNSC, Scania in legal tussle over 'faulty' P3m bus
The bus was bought in May 2016 but did not last long on the road and was returned to the dealer in 2017.  According to information reaching this publication, the bus was bought for around P3 million but had to be returned due to faults. It...
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Kaybee finally declared gospel queen
After being nominated four times in the past three years, Kaybee did not throw in the towel, but kept fighting until she finally claimed the coveted prize. She told Arts & Culture this week that in the past few years she has been nominated...
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Mascom Live Sessions freshen up
This time around the event features South African Kwaito musician, Thebe Mogane, otherwise known just as Thebe in the music industry. The session, dubbed ‘The Jive Edition’ is set to thrill revellers, with DJs Robbie Rob, Mr O and Boogie...
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Music Icon Show to host cast
 The founder of Micon, Frank Lyn who is also a local gospel music artist told Arts & Culture that they would give contestants a chance to promote themselves.  “They are going to perform and afterwards we will interview...
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Kiddies fest to foster parental bonds
The event coordinator, Michael Sekaba, told Arts & Culture that they wanted to strengthen the bond between children and their parents. This, after realising that in most cases, parents had a tendency of forgetting about their children when going...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Morokotsos robotics dreams ignite through Kajumo
Having developed an enduring love for robots at a tender age, Morokotso decided to follow his heart, in the process turning his dream into reality. Botswana’s first robot statue maker’s passion to design and build robots was inspired by...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Miss Botswana Fashion Show this Saturday
This year’s line-up is made up of mostly young designers in the likes of Designer Boka Creations, Lelo’s Blessed Hands, Truebelle Designs, Ne’Lee Hirsch, Versatile Creations, Lt Peculisr Couture, Tony, Funky Resy, Kanyo M, Fierce...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Old Palapye Museum concept bags global award
These are the inspiring words of Beullah Serema, a young Motswana architect who has just won a global design award for her impressive restoration works on the Old Palapye Church ruins. Serema, who hails from Palapye but currently studying in Japan,...
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A rejoinder to Joubert: Whose tourism is it anyways?
Clearly, we still have much to learn if we are to catch up with the rest of the world in getting tourism to average a contribution of 30% to our gross domestic product (GDP). It was also interesting to learn that 80% of annual trips for tourism to...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
A woman at the frontline of conservation
Blessed with some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth, Botswana is amongst the top safari destinations in Africa. It is not surprising therefore that Oratile Beula developed a passion for the country’s fauna and flora at a young...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Down to the wire at Choppies, as cash crisis builds
Apart from a handful of insiders, no one has details on Choppies’ financial situation. The pan-African grocer’s books have been unopened for scrutiny since last year when the group posted its results for the half year ended December...
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Debswana MD, Albert Milton passes away
Milton became unwell while in Johannesburg yesterday and was admitted to hospital where he passed on earlier this morning. He had been appointed as Managing Director for Debswana in December 2018, having joined Debswana in 1992 and holding various...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
BSEL mulls relaxed access for SMME platform
Since the introduction of the Tshipidi board earlier this year, the national bourse has been debating how the targeted companies can overcome the challenges associated with listing. While the stock exchange is seen as an ideal vehicle for mobilising...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Banks to keep customers information for 20 years
Addressing the bank’s customers in Francistown on Tuesday, Setlhare told FNBB customers of this change during a fraud symposium. The legal and risk manager said that in the past years, banks were obliged to keep their customers’...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 16 May 2019
Dreaded tax law on interest relaxed
The proposed amendment, published through Income Tax Amendment Bill 2019, comes after rigorous lobbying by business for the amendment of the recently introduced thin capitalisation law which was enacted on December 31, 2018. The effect of the...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
BSB seeks P1bn in debt programme
Typically, issuers use note programmes to float bonds of smaller denominations to the market at regular intervals determined by the issuers’ funding needs.  At present, the only state-owned entities with outstanding bonds on the local...
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Choppies troubles reach tipping point
This, while the eagerly awaited forensic and legal reports laid more damning allegations against directors for the hole the group finds itself in. In addition, former president, Festus Mogae, who has chaired the pan-African group since 2008, also...
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Is populism surging into Botswana politics?
The likes of India’s Narendra Modi, Indonesia’s Joko Widodo, the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte, US’ Donald Trump, Brazil’s Bolsonaro and now the UK’s Boris Johnson. How can responsible African leaders take the...
53074,Bakang Ntshingane,, 16 May 2019
TAWU, BOGOWU call for transparency in draft pay policy
In their joint input document to the Draft Botswana Public Service Remuneration Policy of 2019, the trade unions have raised concern relating to the exclusion of the disciplined forces namely the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Botswana Police Service...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Botswana can be the regional medical hub
Pepeta was speaking at the recent Kalafhi Pemano seminar during the just-ended Global Expo Botswana. Medical tourism refers to people travelling abroad to obtain medical treatment, primarily because it is cheaper there. It is driven by affordability...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Mookane farmers donate to school
The donations were handed to the outgoing Member of Parliament for Mahalapye East and Assistant Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Botlogile Tshireletso who in turn passed them to the school head at the village kgotla. Tshireletso was...
82247,Archie Mokoka,, 16 May 2019
Tshireletso hangs political stilettos
More than a year ago, the Mahalapye-East Member of Parliament (MP) and former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Women’s wing chairperson announced that she would bring to the end a stellar 40-year old political career this August. The Mahalapye...
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Upgrading Magapatona will cause anarchy - state
This emerged at the High Court this week when 341 applicants led by Edward Moabi prayed with the court to declare Magapatona a stand-alone village and not a ward in Tutume contrary to popular belief. The applicants also want the position of their...
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Fuel dealers warned against petroleum smuggling
Presenting on how to handle petroleum products, Venjonoka said illegal smuggling of petroleum products has become a common occurrence around the country. He said that the problem is prevalent largely in border towns because of the clashing fuel...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 16 May 2019
President to sign 109 bills into laws
Acting Speaker of the National Assembly Kagiso Molatlhegi told members of the media Wednesday that although the House had challenges in conducting its business, the session was very productive. “Even though our Parliament had challenges because...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
A peep into the BPF manifesto
FRANCISTOWN: After determining the constituencies to contest in, the BPF’s focus now is to put the final nails to its manifesto, which will officially be launched on September 7 at the old stadium in Francistown. The party’s top...
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Water project causes headache for Mzwinila
While he is fully aware that his request means there is no funding for the emergency project, Mzwinila also knows quite well that there is no Plan B or C. Not out of the laziness to think; but the more he counts all the water projects’ options...
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BPF sets out its agenda
FRANCISTOWN: Perhaps, in anticipation of the over-stretching resources required in politics, especially in an elections year, the BPF has for now chosen to concentrate its efforts only in 18 constituencies; majority of which are in the Central...
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DTEF playing with a powder keg
The class boycotts are mainly over issues such as delayed processing and crediting of allowances by Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF), accommodation and sponsorship extensions. Quite regrettably, the feud between the students and...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 16 May 2019
Rebel with a cause
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Evil cooks good pasta -The construction mafia and corrupt politicians seized our Parliament
 The man even cooked him a hearty meal. He makes the point that evil doesn’t have a unique face and often presents itself in very good ways. After the culinary treat at the hands of this heartless murderer, he had to accept one fact...
68553,Kgosietsile Ngakaagae,php1FanG3.jpg, 16 May 2019
What else will Trump have for Africa?
The US Presidential elections are more than a year away and Africa will be looking keenly at who is inaugurated in 2021. The emergence of Donald Trump raised fundamental questions about likely changes in America’s role in the world, including...
79124,Thabo Masalila,phpGGvPr5.jpg, 16 May 2019
A mafoko ao, a kgaogane
Go bua jaana o raya gore fa naga, lefelo, motse o se na kgosi motho mongwe le mongwe, le ba Motswana a ba nyatsang a re ga se batho ba sepe, ba ka batla go e busa, kana, go e laola. Jalo he, re bona mono gae dikgaolo ka go farologana, le metse ya...
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AP will continue to fight for a new Botswana
Today we wish to convey gratitude to the people of Botswana who participated in vote, for exercising their right to vote without which we cannot build any nation. We are especially proud of those who voted for the Alliance for Progressives. We are...
19801,Ndaba Gaolathe,, 16 May 2019
BFA Passes Contentious Motion
The regional leaders whose terms previously ran for two years will now sit in office for four years after the majority of the delegates voted in favour of the motion. The leaders who were voted in last year will now be in office until 2022....
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Systems Pile More Misery On TAFIC
Some TAFIC supporters are already prophesying that TAFIC is headed for a “TAFexit”-relegating from BTC to the Debswana North First Division League-after it wasted numerous clear cut opportunities in their game against log leaders, Systems...
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Police XI, Wanderers Share Spoils
Both sides were eyeing the top eight spot before the Christmas break. Police XI’s Hendrick Moyo played a through ball for Frazier but the goalkeeper was quick to make a save just 12 minutes into the game. In the 20th minute, Chicco Molefe put...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 16 May 2019
GU Claim Bragging Rights
The Reds last got the better of their cross-town rivals in March 2016, however on Sunday they undoubtedly outplayed the league champions. GU’s Kennedy Amutenya returned to the starting line-up while Kago Monyake took injured Segolame...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 16 May 2019
Ntando Delivers Thrilling Debut Performance In Francistown
The event, which attracted over 5,000   Francistowners, who came dressed-to-kill in African attire, caused a massive traffic jam as all roads led to the venue. The 38-year-old artist whose real name is Ntando Bangani gave a sizzling...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 16 May 2019
Rocking Stars Yearns For Relevance
The duo that consists of Palagabedi Mphoyakgosi and Thono Nkwate started out as a five-member group that had broken away from Charma Gal’s ensemble to pursue a musical career of their own. The group has since lost most of its members with only...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 16 May 2019
A Festive Tool Kit For Music Lovers
Every festive season we all want that song which makes our holidays memorable.  It’s even perfect when the song of the festive season comes from a local artist. Last year DJ Sumbody featuring Cassper Nyovest, Thebe and Vettis’s...
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Using Art As A Tool For Poverty Eradication
The self-taught sculptor and potter used to do manual work in order to save funds, which he used to start his enterprise. Nteba is indeed a rare talent, as he did not go to school to acquire his skills but acquired his knowledge by learning from...
83843,Utlwanang Matibini,,83844,Taelo Stompie,, 16 May 2019
Kweneng Spar Opens For Business
“We have located this store here because we believe it is a good opportunity for us to bring our services to customers and the community and we have also decided to bring a modern offering along with the best facilities we can offer to the...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 16 May 2019
Court to hear Mmegi application to live stream elections petitions
Last week Monday the DPC Managing Director Titus Mbuya wrote the Registrar of the High Court, Michael Motlhabi requesting for permission to live stream proceedings of the cases involving UDC election petitions. “We sincerely believe that the...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Court to hear Mmegi application to live stream elections petitions
Last week Monday the DPC Managing Director Titus Mbuya wrote the Registrar of the High Court, Michael Motlhabi requesting for permission to live stream proceedings of the cases involving UDC election petitions. “We sincerely believe that the...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
BotswanaPost Introduces Card-To-Wallet
The PosoMoney card-to-wallet facility allows PosoMoney users to top-up their account using any debit/credit card. “True to our drive to enhance our digital offering through our E-services, we are on the pursuit of how to continuously improve on...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
A Year To Remember For Consumers
Thanks in part to the absence of fuel price increases the whole year and robust public service wage increases, 2019 was generally a smoother ride for households, who in previous years have suffered from high inflation and the erosion of disposable...
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The Ignition Spark Subsists In Your Courage- Embrace Your Valour
It is the force that ignites every little or major step towards the attainment of our pre-set life goals. Courage is the bravery to commit to any action that is ought to unfold mysterious possibilities we hope for in our lives. We cannot engage in...
83117,Kealeboga Ngwigwa,phpomRzoU.jpg, 16 May 2019
What to give your kids for Christmas
Sadly, in an effort to please and demonstrate our love, we actually end up inadvertently hurting them…particularly around this time of year. Let me quote 1 Timothy 6:6-11. Then, let’s dissect it for lessons we can learn around Christmas...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 16 May 2019
The Bus Ride Revisited: The First Christmas Batch
One tough customer demands her credentials as a nutritionist or medical officer.It is a tough ask. I look at the vendor with an ill-fitting hat and Mascom bib. She didn’t evoke much confidence. However, she rallies. After only 3 sentences the...
83116,Thulaganyo Jankie,phpeXoOl9.jpg, 16 May 2019
16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Iv) Standing Against Rape Culture
Rape is a real problem in our society, stemming primarily from rape culture. Rape culture is essentially and environment in which rape is prevalent and has been normalisation due to societal attitudes about gender and sexuality. It is the acceptance...
74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 16 May 2019
Mandela In Lobatse (Part 3)
Thereafter, for the remainder of Mandela’s stay the BP authorities remained watchful while keeping their distance. As Keitseng later observed: “Although Mandela didn’t go to the D.C., the police knew he was present. Both sides were...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Is Talent Management Over-Rated?
Readers asking generally what the point is of embarking on a talent management program as the employer because you run the risk of developing people and paying them a good salary that they will just use as a bargaining point when they are negotiating...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Stand still
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Take It Easy On The Festive Season
Despite that, this is the time when some engage in activities that can lead to loss of live. In some instances, people spend recklessly and take to other negatives in just two weeks that constitute the festive season. We urge you our readers to be...
540,Monitor Editor,, 16 May 2019
Choppies Award Long Service Employees
Last year, 537 employees were recognised for their long service. With this year’s 97, it means the retail giant has recognised 634 employees since the inception of the awards. The awards included long service, best performing stores and special...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
Limkokwing Lights The Biggest Christmas Tree
The event that brought the entire city to a standstill was officiated by President Mokgweetsi Masisi who was accompanied by the First Lady, Neo Masisi. This year’s tree, which is at 12m high and 6m wide carried 70,000 lights and took a...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
2019: The Year Two Elephants Fought
Masisi, Khama feud Botswana’s peace and tranquility was pierced when former president, Ian Khama and successor Mokgweetsi Masisi, turned foes.  The feud spilled over from 2018, and there is no sign of it slowing down, as the raging fight...
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Midwives, Nurses Overtime Case To Be Heard
Botswana Nurses Union president, Obonolo Rahube said if the employer is not willing to pay midwives and nurses overtime then workers should not do extra jobs. “According to the Employment Act 94, if one works excess hours he or she should be...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Police Probe Mishap That Killed Couple
The couple died after their vehicle, which was joining the A1 from Game City, collided with an Audi. The driver of the Audi was treated for minor injuries and discharged from Princess Marina hospital. Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent,...
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Late Train Driver Loved Trains Unto Death
The train driver, was one of the two people who died when a passenger train derailed and overturned near Mahalapye. The Francistown-bound train had about 400 passengers on board, who escaped with minor injuries. The speakers  said he had an...
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Collared Elephant Hunters Surrender Licences
Last week Friday, the government, through a press statement, said it was investigating the shooting of a collared bull, by a licensed hunter. The hunters, Michael Potter and Kevin Sharp, were in the company of wildlife officers when they shot and...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Govt Ordered To Pay Chimbombi P1.7m
Lobatse High court judge, Ranier Busang on Thursday ruled in favour of Chimbombi, who will receive P1,710,090.20, a sum, which represents his remuneration that would have been due to him for the balance of his fixed contract of employment. The...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Back page this week: GU claim bragging rights
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Front page this week: Late train driver loved trains unto death
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Kgosi arrested, vows to topple govt
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Kgosi arrested
Just after hugging his daughter who was in tears, Kgosi vowed to topple the government. “You guys are driving me to do things I never thought I will do. I’m telling you. I am going to topple the government, I’m telling you. I...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Alleged 'hitman' denied bail
Nkhuha was allegedly hired by Ernest Legwale to kill his then wife, Dimpho Meswele in 2015 at Oodi village.  Nkhuha had pleaded with the court to grant him bail before being committed to the High Court so that he could make proper arrangements...
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I am going to topple this government
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Man slays girlfriend, hangs himself
The incident happened on Friday when the rightful tenant of the house was away. The deceased man was from the northeast, and the woman is from Mmadinare. The two were known lovers. Their relationship started on one of the previous visits of the man...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 16 May 2019
Khama and Masisi
54378,Kennedy Ramokone,, 16 May 2019
Trump declares national emergency over IT threats
He signed an executive order which effectively bars US companies from using foreign telecoms believed to pose national security risks. The order does not name any company, but is believed to target Huawei. The Chinese tech giant said restricting...
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First black African woman to summit Mt Everest
It was the fourth time lucky for Khumalo, whose previous attempts were thwarted by weather. She abandoned her 2014 attempt after an avalanche killed 16 sherpa. Her 2015 attempt was cut short after a devastating earthquake in Nepal. She reached the...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
UDC files urgent application
The party wants a review of the IEC’s decision made on the September 26 declaring that the party’s candidate Chakalisa Selugwe did not satisfy requirements to be nominated as the local government for the ward therefore refusing his...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Undocumented rape accused denied bail
The man, Boatlametse Willie, was denied bail pending trial when he appeared before Justice Lot Moroka.  He is alleged to have used force when he raped his victim in Gumare village.  Giving reasons why he should be granted bail, Willie...
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Soldier commits suicide
In an interview with Mmegi, Francistown Central Police Station (CPS) commander Lebalang Maniki confirmed that they strongly suspect that the soldier committed suicide.  “Based on several factors I cannot disclose in detail we strongly...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 16 May 2019
Propellers Gear Up For New Season
The Propellers Swimming club through their academy hosted the third Wintercamp Intergala at Broadhurst Primary School under the theme ‘consistency is key’. The gala was sponsored by Stanlib, Petromas, Clearcut Diamonds, 4th ID, BP, Kidney...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 16 May 2019
Mmesi Draw Positives From Stars' Maiden Point
Stars were given a rude welcome by Jwaneng Galaxy in the first game of the season with a 5-1 defeat since rebranding from a now defunct Sharps Shooting Stars in the off-season. Speaking to journalists after the Friday game, coach Enosi Mmesi said...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 16 May 2019
Diphoko Wins Orange Phikwe Marathon
Diphoko who has been in fine form clocked 2:24 to finish ahead of Kenyan runner, Isaac Kiprop Kigen, 33, who scooped second position on 2:36. He recently won the Botswana Life half marathon in Gaborone. In an interview, the 30-year-old runner said...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Moyagoleele Escape Resolute Miscellaneous
Tse Nala last got the better of Moyagoleele with a marginal 2-1 win in 2012. Coach, Oitsile Koolese confirmed they did everything according to the script. He said they had to respect their opponents’ attacking prowess. “They brought five...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 16 May 2019
Rollers Upstage Orapa In Terrific Comeback
Under floodlights, the fixture pitted head coaches, Tomas Trucha and Mogomotsi Mpote. Both coaches battled against their former employers. Trucha had a short stint at Orapa United while Mpote served as an assistant coach at Rollers for a long time....
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 16 May 2019
CIPA Determines The Contribution Of Copyright Industries Contribution
The study was carried out by the Botswana Institute for Development and Policy Analysis (BIDPA). It was developed using the “Guide on Surveying the Economic Contribution of the Copyright Industries” developed by the World Intellectual...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 16 May 2019
Majalisa, Charma Gal Set Moleps Of Fire
The whole thing was more of a music festival than a political rally. The first act of the day was Dr Vom setting the mood right with his dikhwaere music. Dr Vom started off with his timeless hit Thobane. As usual, he called fans to join him on stage...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
Tokafala Graduates Beneficiaries
Tokafala was started in 2014 as a collaboration of four partners; Botswana Government, De Beers, Debswana and Anglo American who continue to fund the project 100% hitherto. For implementation Tokafala partnered with non-governmental organisation,...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
BTC, Ngwana Enterprise Partner
Ngwana Enterprise is a local digital entity that focuses on digital and ICT talent development. It focuses mostly on eLearning.  The enterprise’s main focus is mentoring students and teachers on coding, digital literacy and education. BTC...
399,Staff Writer,, 16 May 2019
CA Clamps Down On Barloworld, Komatsu Dominance
Line boring services is a term used for enlarging a hole that has already been drilled or cast, using one or more cutting tools held within a boring head.  It is a specialised small component of the larger process of servicing, repairing,...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
A Hydroponic Farming Affair
The nurse-cum commercial farmer is penetrating the industry through hydroponic farming. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water, without soil. The hydroponics gardener regulates the composition of...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Gov't To Forcefully Repatriate Caprivians
A meeting held last week Thursday between officials from the Botswana government and their Namibian counterparts in Francistown closed any possibility of the repatriation being halted. Sources have maintained that following the meeting the...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
BIH, Limkokwing Chew Economic Diversification
The purpose of the session was to discuss ways in which the institution can leverage its creativity for economic diversification. Limkokwing University’s Vice Chancellor, Dr. Gape Kaboyakgosi said in his welcome remarks that the event marks...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
No Royalties For Ditlhopho Di Tsile Hit Election Song
Before then, Botswana will on October 23 elect new leadership. And one guessed right, the 2003 hit track ‘Ditlhopho di tsile’ by Joe Morris sets the mood right. It encourages multitudes to participate in electing their desired...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
AFDA Launches P500K Scholarship For SEDC
The agreement, which was signed at the AFDA Gaborone campus, is a way of giving back to the community, according to Tsholofelo Ntshingane, the institution’s chief executive officer. Several members of the famous KTM Choir are from the district...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
Gunmen Rob Choppies Gabane Junction
Following the robbery, the police have launched a manhunt for two of the suspects after one of them was arrested shortly after the robbery. Confirming the incident to The Monitor, acting station commander for Mogoditshane Police Station, assistant...
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Women Warned As Men's Insecurities Turn Deadly
The police chief, superintendent Moses Kwarare spoke in response to an upsurge in number of such murder cases.  As a result of such increased murders, attempted murders, suicide and attempted suicide, they will this week embark on a community...
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GBV Survivor Vows To End Violence Against Women
It has been over a decade since she survived the shooting. Through her Malebogo Max Foundation, she plans to fight back and conquer GBV. The activist’s foundation was one of the beneficiaries together with Francistown Meet Arts of the Mascom...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 16 May 2019
Khan Launches In Style
No doubting Thomas would dare deter him from throwing a star-studded launch rally over the weekend. Khan has for a long time wanted his friend and South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Julius Malema allowed into the country,...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Principal Residence Case Against Boko Withdrawn
The candidate, John Siele had wanted Boko to be struck off the voters’ roll for the 2019 general elections at the constituency. His contention was that Boko was not a principal resident of Phase 2 and his principal residence was Tlokweng where...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
BNF Taken To Court
The duo, Celsius Rambe and Fetumba Motsholopi are demanding a re-run of primary elections in some of the wards in the constituency. The urgent application, which has been filed with Gaborone High Court and is before Justice Michael Mothobi, will be...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Police Hosts Pitso Ya Borre
He made the call during the Police Specialised Units Pitso Ya Borre, which was held in Gaborone on Friday. He further advised men to share issues to avoid stress, which can cause family disputes, and also affect their work performance. Dr. Desmond...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
First Anthology By Botswana Women Published
Including contributions for more that 60 women, this book covers creative writing, traditional songs and poetry, drama, letters and memoirs, interviews, court statements, journalism and other non-fiction.” “Since a ‘typical woman...
475,Correspondent,, 16 May 2019
Venson-Moitoi Is Domkrag At Heart
Venson- Moitoi’s presence at the launch of Mmusi Kgafela in Mochudi East over the weekend brought joy to the BDP, ending doubts that she could be on her way out. She pulled out of the presidential race a few hours before elections earlier this...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Voter and Politician
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 16 May 2019
Stop Femicide!!
Newspapers have been publishing articles about women who were killed by either their lovers or ex-lovers, and furthermore, some of these murders were committed in front of minors, who helplessly watched as their mothers were being killed, a matter...
540,Monitor Editor,, 16 May 2019
MoBE Advances On Outcome Based Education Implementation
In a synopsis, this means that teaching strategies should be learner centric, intensify usage of ICT in teaching and learning, introducing school leadership training to turn around schools and improve learning resources and support systems to deliver...
75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 16 May 2019
The Beauty of Submission
The topic that was given to me was “The Beauty of Submission.” Hmm… Submission being beautiful? It kind of sounded like an oxymoron. As I pondered the theme and began to write my speech, I actually became convinced submission is...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 16 May 2019
Job Description or Fluid Role?
No, make that transformed. It used to be that when you get employed, it is for a specific job, clearly defined and detailed in a job description, and that clearly defined job description was the basis of all conversations around how well we perform,...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Ntwa Ya Hitler (7) - The Invasion Of Italy
On the 11th of August, the Batswana of APC 1967 Company came under concentrated aerial attack at Lentini airfield. Heretofore the Batswana had miraculously suffered only two wounded during the entire invasion. But at Lentini 5 more were killed and...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 16 May 2019
Back page this week: Rollers stage terrific comeback
16 May 2019
Front page this week: Venson-Moitoi ke mo domi klaar
16 May 2019
Let Them Go!!
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 16 May 2019
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Trump declares national emergency over IT threats
He signed an executive order which effectively bars US companies from using foreign telecoms believed to pose national security risks. The order does not name any company, but is believed to target Huawei. The Chinese tech giant said restricting...
BBC.COM 16 May 2019
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2019 political arena
Selefu 16 May 2019
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Pula Fund recovery continues
The Pula Fund, which is the country’s sovereign wealth fund housing decades of budget surpluses and diamond revenues, endured a horror period at the end of 2018 where it lost P6.7 billion alone on losses in global equities...
Mbongeni Mguni | 16 May 2019
Saray Khumalo
First black African woman to summit Mt Everest
It was the fourth time lucky for Khumalo, whose previous attempts were thwarted by weather. She abandoned her 2014 attempt after an avalanche killed 16 sherpa. Her 2015 attempt was cut short after a devastating earthquake in Nepal. She reached the...
Correspondent 16 May 2019
Mogwera
Gov't reverses BOPEU transfers
The four NEC members, Letlhogile Ramaphane, Kaboyaone Sedimo, Ogaufi Masame and Zibani Philemon received transfer letters recently, at a time when the union leadership was embroiled in factional wars. It was also set to hold its NEC extra-ordinary...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 May 2019
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SADC prides in women prison services
Speaking at the launch of Corrections/Prisons Women’s Network in Gaborone on Wednesday, he said prison services as one of the sectors in the SADC organ on Politics, Defence and Security Affairs ensures that those that break the laws of their...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 May 2019
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