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BDP elective congress faces likely opposition
The reason for that likely turn of events is that some members of the party want the elections to take place and they are also ready to lobby others to oppose the postponement. According to the BDP constitution, the National Congress is the supreme...
47457,Alfred Mulenga,,75128,Abraham Keetshabe,,75128,Abraham Keetshabe,, 28 May 2019
Mascom-Batanani walk raise funds for charity
Mascom head of customer value management Shimboy Kgosiemang revealed during the Mascom Batanani Walk press conference at Cresta Thapama Lodge recently. Kgosiemang said Mascom-Batanani walk is not just aimed at benefiting those who will be the...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 28 May 2019
New TAFIC coach optimistic of success
At a press conference at Cresta Thapama Hotel on Tuesday, the Zimbabwean tactician who coached clubs in his homeland, Swaziland and South Africa, said their plan this season is to qualify for the Mascom Top 8 cup. Chaminuka also said TAFIC has...
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Miscellaneous lands P120,000 STRIKR deal
The sponsorship is the second highest in the club's history and will run for two years. It will cover the home, away and alternative playing and training kits and leisure wear as well the technical team apparel. Speaking at the launch, Miscellaneous...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Parliament dissolved
“DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT: In exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 91 (2) of the Constitution, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, has proclaimed and made it known that...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Jouberts
The first person to touch the elephants gets it.
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 28 May 2019
Fraudsters swindle woman of half a million
Ramotswa Police reported that the money was withdrawn at different times over a period of five months. The Botswana Police Service (BPS), deputy public relations officer Near Bagali stated that they have not made any arrest yet, but investigations...
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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,, 28 May 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Little Italy
A young couple must navigate a blossoming romance, amidst a war between their families' competing pizza restaurants.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 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,, 28 May 2019
Alita: Battle Angel
A deactivated female cyborg is revived, but cannot remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 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,, 28 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,, 28 May 2019
Alita: Battle Angel
A deactivated female cyborg is revived, but cannot remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Little Italy
A young couple must navigate a blossoming romance, amidst a war between their families' competing pizza restaurants.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: Lego Duplo invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 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,, 28 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,, 28 May 2019
Alita: Battle Angel
A deactivated female cyborg is revived, but cannot remember anything of her past life and goes on a quest to find out who she is.
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
BMDs Open Letter to President Mokgweetsi Masisi on Kang and Palapye Brigades
This has been your trend, your trademark and your identity image. This has been and continue to be your primary purpose. Your primary focal point has never been to serve Batswana. Your focal point is to justify that you are much better than former...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
BCP youth eye deposed BMD constituencies
The UDC is expected to have dealt with the allocation of the constituencies by yesterday.  The BCPYL president, Tlhabologo Furniture on Wednesday said that BCPYL submitted a proposal to the UDC National Executive Committee (NEC) pleading for...
79573,Kebone Laetsang,, 28 May 2019
'Thobela', Boom Shaka is in town
They will be performing alongside Kabelo ‘Bouga Luv’ Mabalane and Botswana’s very own Mapetla.  According to the organisers, part of the proceeds will be used to buy jerseys for students at Bokamoso Junior Secondary...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Botswana, Zimbabwe agree P1bn credit line
Investment, Trade and Industry minister, Bogolo Kenewendo told Mmegi this evening that the new deal was an expansion of a P500 million dating back to 2009. The 2009 deal would have seen funding at discounted rates provided by Botswana banks with...
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Mpote appointed interim Zebras coach
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) announced Thursday that Mpote will take charge of the team as it prepares to face Angola in the final match of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Francistown on March 22. Mpote will be assisted by Rapelang...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Back Page this week: Reds Sing The Blues
28 May 2019
Front Page this week: Kgosigate Extends To BelaBela
28 May 2019
BDF IX Ambush BMC Rebels
BMC were the first to bat and scored two runs through Keneilwe Moshoboro and Masego Seanogano. The ‘Meat Girls’ enjoyed the lead with BDF failing to score in the first inning. BMC continued with their good play into the second inning...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Departing Setsile Hands Galaxy Advantage
The attacker, who is set to join TS Galaxy in the South African second tier league, gave the fans a perfect farewell gift and was deservedly adjudged the man-of-the-match. The home side showed their intentions as early as the first minute. The team...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
Rollers 'Two' Good For GU
In the first five minutes, Rollers had already won two corner kicks with Segolame Boy and Tumisang Orebonye’s shots being deflected wide. However, in the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 28 May 2019
DStv Debuts Controversial R. Kelly and Weinstein Scandals
Subscribers will get a chance to see the six-part series “Surviving R. Kelly,” and the crime documentary chronicling the saga of Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in The Harvey Weinstein Scandal. Surviving R. Kelly premieres with a...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
SkinFlint To Tour The US
The band will be touring the USA next month in supporting the legendary Soulfly as part of their Ritual incite. They will also share the stage with Kataklysm and Incite. African heavy metal fans ‘maroko’ enjoyed a variety of rock music...
78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 28 May 2019
Cassper Nyovest Lights Up YAMAs Pre-Party
Not because he has disappointed before, but the question on many revellers’ minds was whether ‘Mr Fill Up’ would perform like he did during his previous shows locally. However, his response was spot on, and he undisputedly owned the...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
NDB Takes Drastic Steps To Avert Closure
The rationalisation and optimisation exercise which took six months came in the wake of a radical strategic plan that was meant to drive the bank towards profitability and sustainability. Last December, the bank parted ways with their staff after...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
FNBB Eases Foreign Currency Transactions
Dubbed “Forex Online”, the platform enables online payments and transfers of foreign currency for both individual and corporate clients, eliminating the manual process of submitting telegraphic forms at the branch. According to the...
399,Staff Writer,, 28 May 2019
Sefalana Partners FNBB To Offer Cash Withdrawals
Through this partnership, all FNBB card users can withdraw cash at any of the Sefalana Hyper or Cash and Carry store tills, a move that will bring convenience to their customer base. Sefalana currently has three Hyper Stores, 26 Cash & Carry...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
Local Leatherman Aims To Become Top Entrepreuer
Zekis Leather Work manufactures leather products like belts, sandals, bracelets and leather paintings; it also deals with shoe repair and upholstery covering of car seats, chairs and sofas. Narrating his journey, Motlokwa explains that it all started...
78767,Kaone Maje,, 28 May 2019
Lentswe La Batswapong Responds To Maele
Under normal circumstances we would not respond to such utterances but after considering that the remarks were made at a public sacred place –kgotla, we feel obliged to respond lest the MP’s utterances are misconstrued to be indicative of...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Lets Team Up To Defeat Corruption
There has been reports of corruption, where accusing fingers have been pointed at those in power and their allies or close associates. When compared to other countries, Botswana has continued to enjoy somewhat good corruption ratings according to...
540,Monitor Editor,, 28 May 2019
You are under arrest!
76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 28 May 2019
BDP Womens Wing Chair Rallies BDP To Back Masisi For Presidency
Makgato used a short video recording which is currently going viral amongst Ma-domkrag, urging them that  this is not the  right time to vote  for any other person, especially with few months left before the General Elections. In...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Robbery Convicts Granted Leave To Appeal
The Francistown Magistrate’s Courts had sentenced the duo of Oteng Chapson and Ronny Siziba, to 10 years each in jail in 2016. Chapson and Siziba then approached the Francistown High Court seeking leave to appeal both their convictions and...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg,78899,Lesedi Kegorogile,, 28 May 2019
Crammed Classes Blamed For Poor JCE Results
Borolong residents unwaveringly pointed fingers at jam-packed classes at the junior secondary school, which they share with neighbouring Chadibe, for the dismal performance in the just-released JCE results. The school got 30.4% with only three...
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Sefalana Reveals Its Diversified South African Investment Model
The strategic partnership also have enabled presence in Northern Cape, Western Cape,  Cape Town,  and Eastern Cape. The consortium already is working on a plan to add 10 more stores under its portfolio. Sefalana invested some R250m into...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Artisan Graduates Want P72m From Govt
From 2013 August, the Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF) took a decision to stop sponsoring technical colleges and brigade students. To rectify the matter, the Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training stepped in...
78768,Ookeditse Malesela,, 28 May 2019
Ambitious Sefalana Diversify Business In 2019
The group is to launch latest divisions that include a water bottling factory and a fruit juice production facility at the same premises that houses its UHT milk production plant in Gaborone. Unveiling the Group’s half year results for the six...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Sefalana Botswana Weathers Storm
The division’s Sefalana Cash & Carry Limited contributed 55% and 23% to the Group’s revenue and profit before tax for the reporting period, the Group’s Finance Director Mohamed Osman announced on Friday. The Sefalana...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
Epic Fight With Leopard Leaves Humu Poorer,Weaker
Humu was at Magothwana cattle post in the outskirts of Mahalapye East on April 15, 2018 with two other men when the leopard pounced on them from nearby bushes.  While the other men escaped Humu’s legs became as heavy as lead, resulting...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 28 May 2019
'No Child Should Walk Barefoot To School'
Pupils, more especially in rural area, would benefit from the initiative that should resonate with  another initiative, Leave-No-Child-Behind-For-African-Development. Dare-to-Dream is a social enterprise dedicated to the advancement of youth,...
475,Correspondent,, 28 May 2019
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