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Taxman seizes Bokos jet, helicopter
Boko told Mmegi this morning that government is “playing dirty”.  “The government is paranoid. They’re trying to derail our campaign. They just want to play dirty,” Boko said in short interview.  The Botswana...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019
Boko 'flies without wings'
The Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) on Wednesday seized a jet and a helicopter he has been using to campaign around the country.  BURS had allegedly been working around the clock to get its hands on the helicopter and airplane unveiled...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019
Arts night at Rail Park food court
The event will run from 7pm–10pm, and is expected to attract Botswana’s creatives ranging from poets, musicians and dancers.  Hosted in collaboration with AFDA Botswana (AFDA BW College) - a film, TV and live performance school, the...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019
Ex-convict arraigned for mugging Peace Corps volunteer
Dube, who is commonly known as Dodo in social circles, is charged together with Adam Tafila in connection with the alleged robbery.  The state alleges that Dube and Tafila acting together in concert and with a common purpose, robbed a US Peace...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,79801,Goitsemodimo Akanyang,, 24 May 2019
Goals rain as Premiership reaches business end
The games kicked off with an afternoon fixture between Police XI and Sankoyo Bush Bucks in Otse. Striker, Keaketswe Moloi scored a hat trick as his side, Police XI thumped Sankoyo 5-0 and threw them deep into the relegation zone. The other two goals...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
New Zebras coach arrives
Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote has been holding forte since the dismissal of David Bright in February. The new coach, believed to be Belgian, Adel Amrouche is expected to be on the bench when the Zebras take on Malawi in a World Cup qualifier...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
13 rhinos poached, 7 poachers killed in Okavango Delta
The Tourism Ministry has released a statement yesterday saying this brings to 31 the number of rhinos poached since October 2018, with 23 being white rhinoceros and eight black rhinoceros.  In October 2019, the Ministry released a statement...
399,Staff Writer,, 24 May 2019
UDC Statement On The Economic And Political Situation In Zimbabwe
The lack of cash, shortage of food items and opportunities to earn a living for the majority of the population remains a very serious concern for UDC.  Clearly, the general elections in August 2018 have not brought much economic relief that the...
69763,Moeti Mohwasa,, 24 May 2019
Police appeal for public assistance
The deceased, who is suspected to be in his 50s, is currently at Babereki mortuary in Gaborone.  He was certified dead by doctors upon arrival at Princess Marina Hospital  “He did not have any identification in his possession. ...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Reikeletseng quits BNSC
Reikeletseng has been at the helm of BNSC for eight years, but dropped the bombshell on Thursday morning.  He said he did not want personal issues to affect the running of the BNSC. This is a conscious decision arrived at because of the love I...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
BOBS awards milestone certification to Sebego Attorneys
The certification underpins Sebego Attorneys’ commitment to provide a comprehensive range of quality legal services.  Speaking during the certificate awarding ceremony, deputy permanent secretary of Investment, Trade and Industry, Shelly...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 24 May 2019
Kgosi remains a wanted fugitive
Kgosi is reportedly expected to undergo an operation on Thursday in Malaysia where he is seeking medical attention.  The state on July 14, 2019 obtained a warrant of arrest for Kgosi after failing to report at the police station on his...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
IEC completes voters roll inspection
The last inspection of the second supplementary roll had expired on July 17, 2019. The roll has been certified and now is in operation.  This means any person who is registered as a voter in respect of any polling station in any other polling...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
GIMC Jazz fest moves to Jamali Stadium
The organisers through a communiqué on their official Facebook page posted this earlier today.  The communiqué states that the organisers came to the decision after consultations with police, residents of Gaborone North and venue...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 24 May 2019
BW jointly condemn intimidation and harassment of journalists by security agents
The Botswana Editors Forum (EFB) and The Freedom of Expression Committee  (FEC) have learnt with grave concern that Ms. Basimanebotlhe was raided by Directorate of Security Services  (DIS) agents and Police officers at her house...
475,Correspondent,, 24 May 2019
Zebras ready to bite the bullet
The Zebras take on Chipolopolo (Copper Bullets) in the first leg of the 2020 African Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifiers looking for a healthy lead to take to Zambia. The Zebras arrived in Francistown on Sunday evening to continue preparations...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
BOFEPUSU dismisses financial plea allegations
In a press statement issued today, the federation’s secretary general,  Tabokani Rari said the union has never received at any point a request for financial assistance from Motshegwa, any other person or any organ for use in political...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Its a fake document- Police
The release, dated 24th July 2019 does not have a signature. The fake document reads, ‘As an initiative to reduce road fatalities in Botswana, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) has introduced a reward system whereby the public is encouraged to...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Big Name Players Search For New Clubs
Amongst some of the players who are free is former Zebras marksman, Jerome Ramatlhakwana. Ramatlhakwana joined Gaborone United (GU) midway through last season from Orapa United and helped GU reach the final of the Mascom Top 8. GU however,  have...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Dakar Rally Officials Attend Desert Race
The Dakar Rally is already headed to Saudi Arabia for the third chapter in 2020, but competitions relations manager, Charles Cuypers of the Dakar Rally told the media during the race that they support TDR because it is a desert race and an automatic...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Atlas Copco Ends Gazoo TDR Dominance
The victory was a second for Vissor following his 2011 TDR win behind a Ford TDCi. Vissor and his navigator, Phillip Harselman started the race on pole position before they lost the lead to Henk Lategen and Brett Cummings at the end of the first...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 24 May 2019
Wilkinson Clinches First TDR Victory
Wilkinson raced to the finish line ahead of Robert Pollock in a close contest. The winner is on the Botswana Motor Sport OR2 category while his runners-up is on the OR1. Wilkinson took the lead from the time trials on Friday when he claimed a...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 24 May 2019
Train Gig Wows Desert Race Goers
For the first time ever, people enjoyed entertainment on a public train. It was party on the train with Mr O on the decks dishing out the best sets for the desert race revellers. Pictures and videos of the epic blue train fun circulated on social...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Amapiano Kings Invade Bahama Lounge
The Amapiano has been making waves in the music industry recently, attracting large crowds who come to witness the passion-filled performance by the two South African artists. After a long curious wait, in the early hours of the morning right after...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 24 May 2019
Textile Industry Needs Saving
The once profitable sector has had its own fair share of struggle with some factories closing shop. The industry temporarily recovered between 2009 and 2011 when the government, in response to the global recession, granted the textile industry a...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg,79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 24 May 2019
Innovative Entrepreneur Starts Mobile Advertising Business
The entrepreneur, Steve Retshabile, owns MARS Mobile Advertising, which offers advanced features that directly connect buyers and sellers globally. Retshabile started his education at Botho University, but because he was one of the...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 24 May 2019
Jarateng Business Concept Fills Community Gap
Sabone, told Business Monitor that the inspiration behind starting such a community business concept is his mother who traded from home hence ‘Jarateng’. He noted that he developed a love for working with food from a tender age hence the...
79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 24 May 2019
Allow The Judiciary To Do Its Work
When delivering a ruling on the existence of extenuating circumstances, Justice Tafa, observed that while the court had found the accused to had gone to the deceased’s place, with the intention to commit a crime, it could not be said with any...
540,Monitor Editor,, 24 May 2019
LEGABIBO
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 24 May 2019
Cultural Exchange Night On The Cards
Also this gives exposure and opportunities to local enterprises to grow their businesses. It is against this backdrop that The Gabs Experience Travel and Tours in collaboration with MozMasaii Travel Agency from Mozambique are going a step further by...
79574,Ame Motimane,, 24 May 2019
Murder Accused Walks Free
The State alleged that Tebalo Leikakanye stabbed Batshamiki Kearoma with a knife at Serowe’s Selelo-sa-ngwana cattlepost in June 2016. When the investigating officer (IO) Sergeant, Phetogo Ramaphane was cross-examined by the accused’s...
76059,Kaelo Kebotse,,81106,Esnath Samuel,,81204,Gofaone Mapugwa,, 24 May 2019
Medics Trained On Childbirth Mortality Prevention
The practitioners have been on a weeklong training, which started on June 16 at the Church’s Gaborone branch under the tutelage of medical practitioners from the church in the United States of America. The US practitioners are part of the...
76058,Cavin Kanoko,, 24 May 2019
Parents Threaten To Shut 'Filthy' Oodi School
The letter is addressed to Kgatleng District Council and copied to chief education, permanent secretary for Basic Education, Oodi Chief, Member of Parliament, councilor, VDC chairperson, Health Committee, social workers, matron- Oodi Clinic amongst...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Police Fight Losing Battle With Drugs
Marijuana use continues to rise according to police reports informed by raids some of which were made public through different media platforms as a way of sending a clear message to potential dealers. Despite having made somewhat of a spectacle of...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Near Fight Aborts BOPEU Meeting
The meeting, which was held on Saturday at BOPEU boardroom in Gaborone, was aborted after some members of the NEC who support the purportedly suspended union president, Masego Mogwera stopped the acting president Olefile Monakwe from chairing...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Monakwe Ruling Today
The application stays pending final determination of the matter by the appeals court. Mogwera and three others were dismissed as members of the board of directors of the Union’s investment arm, Babereki Investments (Pty) Ltd.  She, along...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
High Court Halts CoA Decision On BHC
Justice Busang ruled last week that interest payable in terms of the Court of Appeal (CoA) dated January 18, 2019 between BHC and C.P.M Architects was just simple interest and is not cumulative or to be compounded. He was delivering a judgement in...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
UDC, BPF In Informal Political Romance
Former president Ian Khama recently said there are prospects of working with the UDC. However UDC spokesperson, Moeti Mohwasa recently said there is no official communication on the matter, which invited them to talk about cooperation.  The...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Suspicions As Lerala Kgosi Registers In Mogoditshane
However, he said he has no intentions of voting in the constituency stating that he would transfer his vote to Lerala. His name appears on the Ledumadumane West  ward voters roll for supplementary registration. Politicians are concerned that...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Makgato Election Case Deferred
Makgato is amongst a number of politicians who face being struck off the 2019 voters roll for violating the Electoral Act. The matter arose after Mothusi Maribe of Botswana Congress Party (BCP) petitioned the IEC to stop Makgato from contesting in...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Masisi Beefs Up BDP Campaign Machinery
The veterans comprise, former Foreign Affairs Minister and Khama’s trusted lieutenant Phandu Skelemani and Lesedi Mothibamele, former Kgalagadi Member of Parliament. They took their first assignment over the weekend during the launch of...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Best Practice In Recruitment
Apparently, companies are often struggling to find talent with good soft skills (communication, listening, empathy, etc.), and the rise of the smartphone is certainly not helping us cultivate communication and inter-personal skills. But not enough...
80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Stand In The Gap, Fathers!
It’s a long chapter so I won’t quote it, but I REALLY encourage you to go read it! The premise is older men should be pouring wisdom and practical daily tips for a productive and godly life into younger men. (same goes for ladies but...
78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 24 May 2019
It Is Time To Face Death Penalty In The Eye
With violent crime now a permanent feature in our lives, it is no wonder that Masilo’s murder trial has always evoked strong emotions. When the then Botho College student was found hiding in a ceiling of a house in Phase 4 in Gaborone, and a...
8058,Pamela Dube,phpkuL8U3.jpg, 24 May 2019
The Expulsion Order
In so doing, the Resident Commissioner had exercised the delegated authority of the High Commissioner, which allowed for indefinite detention without the requirement to show just cause (the fundamental legal principal of ‘habeas corpus’)...
2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Monakwe's urgent appeal falls flat
Monakwe had approached CoA to overturn a High Court decision that recognises suspended union president Masego Mogwera, as the chairperson of the union's business arm, Babereki Investments.  He wanted his appeal to be urgently dealt with and the...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
Exodus
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 24 May 2019
USA-CHINA TRADE WARS
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 24 May 2019
Sex offenders' register in the offing
Speaking at the ongoing 14th Meeting of the third Ntlo-Ya-Dikgosi yesterday, Mogami said government has realized that to facilitate the creation of a Sex Offenders Registry, there should be a law that regulates administration of the proposed register...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 24 May 2019
The rule of law as a social determinant of health (Part 2)
The realisation of UHC and the SDGs require collaborative partnerships across sectors of government, diverse stakeholders and communities to address the many seemingly intractable health and development challenges. Appropriate legal frameworks are...
67393,Key Dingake,, 24 May 2019
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