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He said although they would have liked to win, they used the game as the beginning of the preparations for the playoffs. “Unfortunately the result did not go our way, but we will take only the positives from this match,” Mogotsi said.He...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 29 May 2019

Thebe Stuns Makwala, Wins 400m Title

Thebe has just returned from injury and was pitted in a star-studded line-up that included local sprinters, Onkabetse Nkobolo and Leungo Scotch as well as Zambian starlet, Copacopa Hamayuwa. In an exciting race that kept the spectators on their...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 29 May 2019

Botswana Boxing Team Settles For Third Position

The local boxers collected six gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the competition as South Africa and Angola are tied up in first position with 10 medals each. Team Botswana had nine boxers in the competition of which seven made it out of the...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 29 May 2019

First Division South League Goes To The Wire

While the First Division North League was decided a fortnight ago, the other side of the Premier League feeder league will be decided on the last day. Gilport Lions registered an all-important 1-0 win away to Black Rangers on Saturday to open a...

411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Rollers Donate Gate Takings To Kazungula

This was disclosed by Kazungula chairman, Nlakidzi Sitayelo who also hailed the resilience of his players after his team was narrowly eliminated from the FA Cup by the visitors (Rollers). Popa, as Rollers are lovingly known, won the match by a...

409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Orapa United Dump Systems Out Of Orange FA Cup

Orapa United showed their intensions as early as the first minute from a quick counterattack. Mbatshi Elias received a through ball from the experienced Zimbabwean midfield maestro, Tendai Nyumasi and he easily scored but referee, Mooketsi Mbekwa...

475,Correspondent,, 29 May 2019

Ratlhaeng Annexes Miss UB Setso

Out of all the seven contestants, she impressed the judges so much that they gave her the first position. Ratlhageng is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Social Science Degree majoring in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Botswana...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 29 May 2019

TV Celeb Dikgaka Flashes Hidden Gifts

The Btv’s Flavadome presenter unveiled her other talents in singing and poetry during a show called A Night With Sadi directed by the talented Tefo Paya. Dikgaka is not new to stage having shared the stage before with Kalanga balladeer,...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Gaothuse Beats 29 Others For Miss Teen International Botswana

The pageant attracted 30 contestants from all over Botswana on Saturday at the Mantlwaneng Theatre at Westwood International School. Girls between the age of 13 and 18 competed for the prestigious title. Tutume-born teenager, Gaothuse in the...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 29 May 2019

Gaothuse Beats 29 Others For Miss Teen International Botswana

79574,Ame Motimane,, 29 May 2019

Tiyapo: Immortalising GW

Tiyapo was returning to Maitisong Festival after its debut during the 2017 instalment when the man affectionately called GW was still alive and even had a chance to watch it. Matenge, who was a humble activist fighting for the recognition of other...

423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

YAB Artprenuers Showcase Skills

The six-week programme trains women in the arts and accords them the chance to learn, grow in the creative industry and be able to identify marketable places to tap into. YAB project manager, Timothy Mweemba said the programme is aimed at changing...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 29 May 2019

Mascom Launches MyZaka Visa Card

The card gives users access to automated teller machine (ATM) withdrawals both locally and internationally at any VISA supporting ATM including online transactions. The card, which is available to people of 18 years and above has a limit of P4,...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 29 May 2019

CEDA/DBSA University Challenge Is Here

The Challenge is a collaborative effort of CEDA and the Development Bank of Southern Africa and delivered as a youth innovative solutions competition. Since its inception two years ago, the Challenge continues to grow from strength to strength. This...

33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Educationist Offers Centre For Dyslexics

Bonolo Gaba, who is the founder of Lowapi Study Centre also known as Differently Able, revealed that she developed the love for working with learners who have a learning disability when she majored in learning difficulties and...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 29 May 2019

Politicians Should Respect The Electorate

Our political landscape seems far from reaching the desired destination, of restricting campaigns to issues that are geared towards improving the lives of the voters. Most politicians find it more amusing to assassinate each other’s characters....

540,Monitor Editor,, 29 May 2019

Boko plucked

76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 29 May 2019

Maun Seco Does It Again

The ambiance that came with the event was akin to what our national football team (the Zebras) bring to the Ghetto. The excitement that took place in the stadium was beyond that which the young generation experience when witnessing the only...

75200,Ignatious Njobvu,, 29 May 2019

Stakeholder Management For The HR Office

The other two prominent stakeholders whose interests also need to be satisfied are the employer and the regulator (who many just call Labour). But these two stakeholders (and their interests) are often not considered when the employee evaluates the...

80571,Shameela Winston,php1YbGfp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Intentionally Raising Godly Children

It seems there is a surge of parents who are seeking guidance in order to be intentional about raising their children to be productive members of society. For their efforts, they should be commended because if their children rise up to be honest,...

78990,Ashley Thaba,phpNBMUDQ.jpg, 29 May 2019

A View Into Mma Venson-Moitois Race

That seems to be the whole premises of the Children’s Act of Botswana, flowing, of course, from international standards and obligations. It would be impossible to engage in a conversation of the rights of children, and particularly,...

74047,Lesego Nswahu Nchunga,phpgwjNJg.jpg, 29 May 2019

The Jazz King (Part 12): "Tlhogo Ke Ea Kgosi"

Letter by Kgosi Sebele II to Captain Stigand, Resident Magistrate Molepolole (5/4/1926: “My Friend, I have the wagon here of Mr. W. Horne. It was stopped by my brothers Padi and Waboraro from going about on Sunday; before stopping this wagon...

2894,Jeff Ramsay,php4F39.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Woman Recuperates From Stab Wounds

Just before the Easter Holidays, Naledi police received a report of a woman whose throat was nearly ripped out by an irate boyfriend after he stabbed her with a knife. The police have learnt that the victim is still fighting for her life at Princess...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Illegal Shebeens Blamed For Fuelling Crime

Mogoditshane police station commander, superintendent Russ Letsebe has raised a concern over the mushrooming of illegal shebeens in his policing area. Letsebe told The Monitor that most violent crimes such as murder, rape, attempted murder take...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Masisi Promises Milk And Honey

Launching the manifesto, President Mokgweetsi Masisi said the BDP presents itself to democrats and electorates, as it brings new changes that will grow the economy and create the much-needed jobs for Batswana. Masisi said it was critical to review...

54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Elephant Kills Elderly Man

Kasane police Station commander, Superintendent Silton Fidzani confirmed the incident in a telephonic interview with The Monitor. The incident is likely to spark debate on the human/wildlife conflict subject. A few months ago Botswana announced...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 29 May 2019

Pensioner Kills Another

The two were involved in a fight that resulted in death. The two grandfathers got into a misunderstanding. The septuagenarian was seriously injured. He was rushed to Princess Marina Hospital where he was hospitalised. The old man succumbed to his...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Khama Snubs BDP Manifesto Launch

The talk about Khama leaving the party heightened after he did not attend the BDP’s manifesto launch despite being invited. BDP Communications Committee chairperson, Kagelelo Kentse said they had invited Khama to the launch. “We were...

54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

BURS Fines SA Air Company

The penalty is for allegedly breach of some customs regulations. Last Wednesday BURS detained the two airplanes, an Agusta 119 and a Beech 190, under the suspicion that the pilots failed to comply with customs procedures. UDC president, Duma Boko...

409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg,54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Build-Up To Polls Gathers Steam

Recently, Alliance for Progressives (AP) launched its manifesto in Gaborone while Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) launched its own on Saturday. Another major player in the upcoming general elections, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) will follow...

442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Maele In Opposition Courtship

The former Lands minister was suspended for 12 months from the party. This means that he will not contest elections under the BDP ticket in October this year. Maele was called for disciplinary action after he declared his undying support for former...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

BOPEU Locks Out Mogwera, Marenga

After suspending her on Saturday, the faction swiftly changed locks to office door to deny her access as well as move to confiscate the Union cars the two were using. According to resolutions of the National Executive Committee (NEC) held on...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Suspension Is Illegal - Mogwera

“Members are informed that at the request of some members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in particular, the president and general secretary convened a NEC on April 26, 2019,” reads a statement from Mogwera. “At the...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Amos on the cusp of Diamond League glory

If he wins, Amos will pocket a cool $50,000 (approximately P500,000). Amos runs at 20:13, and the 800m-runner would look to win his fourth Diamond League trophy in the last five seasons. The lanky Marobela star has been in sizzling form this...

407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Mahalapye River claims lives of 2 pupils

Both incidents occurred this month in Mahalapye with the first tragedy taking place near Xhosa ward on January 9 and the other at Tshikinyega 10 days later. The 11-year-old victim, who was a Standard Five pupil at Xhosa Primary School, was with six...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 29 May 2019

Botswana Tax Revenue

76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 29 May 2019

Indians urged to vote

Addressing the Indian community in Botswana, Ranjan spoke on behalf of their President Shri Ram Nath Kovind, on the commemoration of the 70th Republic Day of India recently. The High Commissioner said as they do every five years, voters would...

2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Hogs Retain Super Rugby Title

Hogs won the last encounter between the two teams as coach, Louis Fourie said it was not going to be easy task playing against the military men. “A final is a final, it can get either way. We were expecting serious contention from BDF, but we...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 29 May 2019

Chiefs To Elect An Interim Committee

The club has for the past years seen peace elude it, with two factions led by Raymond Tsheko and Ramocha Tsieng respectively fighting for control of the club. The team managed to hold its first meeting on Saturday at Molefhi Senior Secondary School...

54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

CoA Dismisses Mamelodis Case Against BFA

The forensic findings of the audit report were instituted by the BFA, which is cited as the first respondent. BFA had commissioned the audit report for the purposes of a disciplinary hearing against Mamelodi. He was later asked to show cause why...

411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Difficult Task Ahead For Zebras

The Zebras played to a goalless draw against Zambia in an encounter played at the Francistown Sports Complex on Friday night. A win at home could have improved Botswana’s chances of advancing to the last round of the CHAN 2020 qualifiers...

409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

We Can Surprise Them - Mpote

Mpote was speaking on Friday, moments after his side played to a goalless draw against Zambia in a first leg CHAN qualifying clash at the Francistown Sports Complex. The Zebras have often been criticised for sitting at the back and being a bit...

409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Tsogwane Graces Desert Bush Walk

The walk, which has been gaining popularity every year attracted participants from as far as Australia and Germany. The annual charity walk took a Bush trail into Jwaneng. Unlike last year, where it had followed the route of the Desert Race which...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,php2FDF.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Miss Botswana Organisers Unveil Top 30 Finalists

At a press briefing held on Thursday, the Miss Botswana’s indefatigable crew revealed the 2019-2020 top 30 finalists. One of the organisers, Benjamin Raletsatsi said this year they looked for the potential queen throughout the breadth and...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 29 May 2019

Tasha T Shoeline Hits Streets

Speaking at the launch event, Tasha T Founder and Creative Director, Ninie Sefhemo spoke on the embodiment of African culture. “Every pair is a gift right from the heart of Africa. It’s not just a shoe, it is a celebration of Africa. The...

79574,Ame Motimane,, 29 May 2019

Stanbic Bank Promotes Financial Health

This sentiment comes as the bank drives an awareness campaign for its personal loan solution, with a firm stance on making financial decisions that always contribute to long-term financial health of the user. According to Stanbic Bank Botswana head...

399,Staff Writer,, 29 May 2019

Online Registration Encounters Tech Hiccups

According to Companies and Intellectual Properties Authority (CIPA) spokesperson, Marietta Magashula, since the launch of the OBRS, a few payments have been failing to go through due to the level of security on their payment platform or with one-time...

33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 29 May 2019

Ina Lebe Offers Unique Gift-Giving Experience

She specialises in engraving and personalising gifts whilst promoting pride and embracing of African languages, names, norms, idioms, to name a few. Ina Lebe accountant executive, Hafsa Arieff told Business Monitor that Mathias started the business...

79575,Ludo Kwapa,, 29 May 2019

Is it now or never,,,?

76729,Selefu,php4qexft.jpg, 29 May 2019

Are We A Society Of Emotional Wrecks?

Yet, nothing seems to be improving as the Botswana Police Service (BPS) continues to register a high number of murder cases, which include intimate partner killings, also referred to as passion killings. Just last week, there were reports of a young...

540,Monitor Editor,, 29 May 2019

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