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Congratulations President Masisi!
The voters have made their choice and it is President Mokgweetsi Masisi who will be sworn in as the President of Botswana on Friday. We would like to take a moment to congratulate the President and his party, the Botswana Democratic Party, on their...
Monitor Editor 28 October 2019
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Selefu 28 October 2019
Young Coach Takes Charge At City Stars
Mokoke replaces Enosi Mmesi who was shown the exit door on Thursday following a poor start to the season. In his six games reign, Mmesi won once, lost twice and played three draws. “MoCity management have faith in Pepezino. Young ambitious...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 28 October 2019
Bikers Race Against Time For Championship
The duo are set to make their debut at the 52nd edition of the Roof of Africa race to be held in Lesotho from December 4 to 7, 2019. The race dubbed the ‘Mother of Hard Enduro’ is one of the toughest technical races on the continent. It...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 28 October 2019
Sporting Icons Secure Seats In Parliament
A number of sporting heroes secured seats in the new government during the general elections while only a few lost out. The biggest winner is former sports broadcaster, Tumiso ‘ChilliBoy’ Rakgare. He has made a name for himself as...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 28 October 2019
All Eyes On Notwane, Gunners As League Resumes
The two sides have had a difficult start to the season both on and off the field. Before the season even started, they were docked six points each after failing to comply with the club licensing requirements. As if that was not enough, Gunners found...
Staff Writer 28 October 2019
Molapo Eats Brings Vibrant Local Culinary Experience
The event, which includes a pop-up food court hosted within the piazza, brings a differential atmosphere that centres on local culinary talent, music and foods. “Molapo Eats is an entertainment filled, culinary delight that offers mall...
Correspondent 28 October 2019
Farmers Market Hosts Pop-Up Market
Farmers market held a pop-up market at the Basilico Italian Restaurant on Saturday for businesses in the arts and craft and in the agricultural industries respectively. Farmer explained that the first event was a Christmas fair which was successful...
Cavin Kanoko
| 28 October 2019
Da Capo Sets Bahama Alight
Despite the theme, a lot of revellers did not stick to the dress code, but still proved to be a lively crowd on the night. South African Da Capo owned the night in his one-hour set. The 27-year-old renowned DJ whose real name is Nicodimas Sekheta...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 28 October 2019
Wedding Dance Masters For Hire
But in Botswana stylishly dressed bridesmaids and groomsmen, twisting and turning to music behind the groom and bride, are what light up weddings. Otherwise the nuptial festivities do not leave lasting memories. This is where Thapelo Mbali comes...
Cavin Kanoko
| 28 October 2019
Young Farmers Look To Agri-Tech Solutions
Speaking to BusinessMonitor, the association’s chair Karabo Molefe called for the change of mindset in agricultural business and for farmers to be ready to venture into value chain. He said it is time to diversify the economy with agriculture...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 28 October 2019
Making Hay While The Sun Shines
Nevertheless, this is the year where aspiring council candidates and Members of Parliament get to spend their last Thebes to secure their future for the coming five years. Just like the past election years, this time around we have seen political...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 28 October 2019
Tatitown Police Investigate Double Murder-Suicide
It is suspected that a young man killed his partner and another man he suspected his girlfriend was cheating with and later committed suicide. Bodies of the three were discovered by a friend in a shocking state inside a hut. It is alleged that the...
Pini Bothoko
| 28 October 2019
Homemade MayGlow Finds Its Niche In Cosmetics
Cosmetics is one such area that Batswana youth are venturing into producing and selling locally- and organically made products as their demand is growing. Mavis Mokaloba, founder and CEO of MayGlow Skin Care has grabbed the opportunity to own a...
Cavin Kanoko
| 28 October 2019
The Return Of Lord Dumms
Saleshando returns to Parliament with a good harvest of a total of 15 UDC legislators elect, majority of whom are endowed with good educational background. This is expected to add value to debate and articulation of issues. Unfortunately, the team...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 28 October 2019
How Parties Fared in 2019 Parliamentary Election
The BDP continued its 53-year rule by winning 38 seats in the 2019 polls. The results of the election, however, came with many surprises, which some people did not expect. While many parties contested in the election, the real competition was...
Maureen Odubeng
| 28 October 2019
'Mokoko Wa UDC' Wins, Rejoins Party
According to Roller Setlabane, he decided to contest independently after his party Botswana National Front (BNF) of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) denied him an opportunity to contest the primary election against Bashi Thiite who was the...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 28 October 2019
Observers Declare Poll Free, Fair But Urge Reforms
The SADC Election Observation Mission (SEOM), African Union Election Observation Mission and Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries were all in agreement that the polls were free and fair. However, the three bodies made recommendations in...
Mqondisi Dube
| 28 October 2019
Gobotswang Tastes Victory In Parched Sefhare/Ramokgonami
Gobotswang finally won the constituency after several unsuccessful attempts since 2004, wrestling it away from Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) Dorcas Makgato, garnering 9,341 votes against her 5,562 votes. However, the Botswana Congress...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 28 October 2019
Makgato Reflects On Loss
Prior to the elections, Makgato and Khama were involved in an exchange of words during campaign rallies, going back and forth after the latter went to Makgato’s constituency to campaign for Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) Dr....
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 28 October 2019
Triumphant Molao Decries Loss Of 3 Wards
In the 2014 general election through his party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Molao managed to win all of the nine council wards in his constituency making it a stronghold for the ruling party. However, in the recent general election, matters...
Pini Bothoko
| 28 October 2019
Newly-Elected MP Kgafela Rallies Support
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) snatched both Mochudi West and East constituencies from the opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). Kgafela said both constituencies need development. “I do not want us to be divided, we need each...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 October 2019
Defeated Goya Had Big Plans For Palapye
The Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) fallen giant had plans to address the issue of construction of a new hospital as one of the major concerns in Palapye, a constituency along the A1 road which draws people of varying interests who would need...
Bonte Seepi 28 October 2019
Digwa Disputes Election Results
Digwa lost to incumbent Slumber Tsogwane of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) at the just ended 2019 general elections. Digwa won by 6,713 votes while Tsogwane notched 7,006. Michael Molatlhiwa of the Alliance for Progressives attracted 344...
Chakalisa Dube
| 28 October 2019
BDP's Popular Vote Slightly Goes Up
They say this year’s election shows that the BDP has appealed to more people as compared to 2014. “The BDP had a sympathy vote from people because of the former president Ian Khama. People were not happy with the fact that Khama was...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 October 2019
Is It Really God's Call
Last year God gave me a very clear calling. He clearly told my husband and I to produce a marriage show for BTV. I do not know ANYTHING about TV production – or at least I didn’t last June when God laid this clear vision in my mind. I...
Ashley Thaba
| 28 October 2019
The Rich Kid And His Ball
He was always immaculately dressed. He had the ball and he owned a bicycle. We would fight to be the ones to push him when he was riding his bicycle. One day you’d be lucky and he’d allow you a short ride. But that was over within f...
Thulaganyo Jankie 28 October 2019
Masisi O Biditse, Batswana Ba Arabile
“Tamati so-so so-so-so-so! O rata mang?! Nna?! Ga ke go rate!” Following the announcement by the Chief Justice that President Mokgweetsi EK Masisi is the elected President of Botswana, the chant of the tamati so-so song and game came to...
Lesego Nswahu Nchunga
| 28 October 2019
Ntwa Ya Hitler 11 - "The Homefront"
This meant that women as well as men were mobilised, though in the case of Botswana not as soldiers. Elsewhere, over three million women, mostly Russians and Chinese, but also many Americans, British (such as the late Lady Khama) and others...
Jeff Ramsay
| 28 October 2019
Congratulations Mr President
The ‘election bug’ had affected a good number of Batswana. One could sense the tenacity that came with the electioneering ambiance. At times, the situations became so tense that very close friends or relatives could be seen to be in...
Ignatious Njobvu 28 October 2019
Back page this week: Sports Persons Secure Seats in New Gov't
Selefu 28 October 2019
Front page this week: BDP's Popular vote goes up
Selefu 28 October 2019
The excruciating wait
Selefu 28 October 2019
Congratulations! Now the work begins
The campaign has been difficult, intense and at times disheartening. Emotions have run raw, tempers have flared and patience has been worn thin. Characters have been tested. You came out on top. Good for you. But now the work begins. The 2019...
Mmegi Editor
| 28 October 2019
Gabatshwarwe tests uncharted waters in Ghana
The tournament starts on Saturday and runs until November 3, 2019. It would be the first time Gabatshwarwe participates in the showpiece. Last year, Naledi Marape represented the country and brought home a bronze medal. Gabatshwarwe qualified by...
Koketso Kgoboge 28 October 2019
Babui gets another shot at Africa title
The 24-year-old lost to champion, Tholumusa Ngema of South Africa through a unanimous decision in May. Babui became the third local boxer to have a shot at an international title after Leslie Sekotswe failed to clinch IBF Bantamweight title against...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 28 October 2019
Deaf sport excluded from Botswana Games
The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) has excluded deaf sport from the programme, which has not gone down well with Botswana Deaf Sports Federation (BDSF) president, Shirley Keoagile. Keoagile told Mmegi Sport that there was discrimination...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 28 October 2019
Boy's meteoric rise stalls
Segolame Boy scaled the football ladder at a blistering pace, which left the football family in unison that his silky skills were the right product for export to the South African or even European markets. He collected countless individual...
Mqondisi Dube
| 28 October 2019
Challenges lie in wait for new sports minister
The incoming minister faces a litany of challenges that have continued to plague sports in recent years. The sports body, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) is battling its own demons, with a restructuring exercise likely to lead to job...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 28 October 2019
Mmelesi thrives at Sua after GU snub
Mmelesi signed for Flamingoes in the off-season after failing to secure a move at BTC Premiership side, Gaborone United (GU). He was lured to Flamingoes by team coach, Rapelang ‘Razor’ Tsatsilebe who has been given a target of helping...
Chakalisa Dube
| 28 October 2019
Stop-start season disrupts rhythm
The league started late owing to sponsorship challenges and when it got underway, international dates have interrupted action.A difficult season for most clubs, which face financial challenges, has got worse with the stop-start action. Most of the...
Staff Writer 28 October 2019
Premier League games make way for polls
The Botswana Premier League (BPL) said the decision was meant to allow all the stakeholders a chance to cast their votes. “After consultation with the Botswana Premier League Management Committee, we agreed to postpone Week 7 fixtures...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 28 October 2019
GU faces Ndlovu dilemma
Ndlovu collapsed while taking the team through its paces early September, and was admitted, initially in the intensive care unit at Gaborone Private Hospital, before moving to the general ward. He is making progress in his recovery but the club has...
Staff Writer 28 October 2019
Teachers to receive long overdue sports payments
According to a savingram from the department, the Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE) has managed to secure funds for athletics allowances. The department said it was working around the clock to transfer the funds to Botswana Integrated Sport...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 28 October 2019
MFT feature films to debut on DStv's Zambezi Magic
The two films will be broadcast on DStv’s Zambezi Magic (channel 162) - a hyper-local channel that offers a mix of locally produced content for six markets in Southern Africa. The Painting aired on October 18 2019 at 9pm whilst Savannah...
Staff Writer 28 October 2019
Team Distant goes international
The decision was also based on the fact that the two remaining members decided to spread their wings and learn different cultural music so that they could explore more diverse cultures. In an interview with Arts and Culture, one of the group members...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 October 2019
DJ Kaizer drops yet another new album
This comes after his album House Inception Volume 1 which released last year gained a lot of recognition in the local music industry. The new album consists of 15 tracks amongst them been truth featuring Sallie, Khumbaya featuring Motlha,...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 October 2019
TWIM author identity to be disclosed
Motsamai who has published many stories under her Facebook page Two Wrongs In Maun (TWIM) remains anonymous to a lot of her diehard fans. In a matter of a few weeks this talented writer will unveil her true identity to her legion of fans from...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 October 2019
Nomina's Amadlozi launch slated for Bahama
The artist who was born in Zimbabwe and was raised in Gaborone gained recognition through her debut music video Mamaland, which was a hit with over two million views, is yet to stake a claim in the local market even though she has been doing well...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 28 October 2019
Makgadikgadi excursion sets Masa Fashion Show tone
The participating 13 designers had spent three days in the untouched canvas of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans set as the inspiration for designers and backdrop to their designs’ photo shoots while at Pelican Lodge and the Elephant Sands Lodge. The...
Staff Writer 28 October 2019
Serowe voters sing the blues in the queues
They feel the preparations of the just concluded national polls disregarded them. Modiredi Monthe defined the past polls as the worst in his view since he started voting during the nation’s second polls in 1969. He was a 14-year-old...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 28 October 2019
The battle for the soul of the country
Which party would win the majority was never in doubt in the preceding years, but this year was different and filled with uncertainty. The parties made serious attempt to debate polices. It is also reasonable to assume that more than a few of those...
Bakang Ntshingane 28 October 2019
Foreign investors' appetite for BSE soars
According to a Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) report made available on Tuesday, foreign institutional investors’ contribution to total equity turnover between January and September 2019 was pegged at 42.2%, up from 35.5% the previous...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 28 October 2019
How digital transformation is accelerating growth in Africa
As we have seen so many times before, the continent has the ability to leapfrog technological trends and, with the rapid scaling of digital technologies, we believe there are huge opportunities waiting to be exploited. The explosion of digital...
Correspondent 28 October 2019
Big Five lose ground in banking sector
Lack of commercial banking sector competitiveness has long been a thorn in the side for regulators, as the dominance of a group of established players has meant market access issues for new entrants and the potential for ‘cartel’ type...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 28 October 2019
Debswana output steady despite faltering demand
De Beers, which owns 50% of Debswana alongside government, has thus far recorded year-to-date sales of $3.21 billion compared to $5.39 billion and $5.31 billion by the same time in 2018 and 2017 respectively. Rough diamond sales for the year have...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 28 October 2019
Shock as woman presumed dead turns up to vote
The incident left presiding officer at the Eloyi polling station, Pako Sepekere-Notice shell -shocked. The issue could not be resolved and she returned home without casting her vote. Sepekere-Notice said it was the first incident of its kind in this...
Bonte Seepi 28 October 2019
BDP giants fall as BPF tenses political muscles
Armed only with the claim that he was still popular in the vast GammaNgwato territory, Khama was brave enough to sell the notion of forming a party – a breakaway from the BDP. The BDP was formed amongst others by Khama’s late father, Sir...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 28 October 2019
UDC cracks BDP strongholds
This is a first in the history of Botswana politics, for the opposition to dislodge the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from its long held traditional stronghold of GammaNgwato. The emergence of the BDP breakaway party, Botswana Patriotic Front...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 28 October 2019
BDP women trio beat the odds
History shows that before this trio, there were women of substance who were literally untouchable in the male-dominated game and stood the test of time. They incessantly beat their male counterparts to their own game. Politicians like Pelonomi...
Ryder Gabathuse
| 28 October 2019
Thiite torpedoes Noah's Ark
Noah Salakae of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) promised Gantsi North voters ahead of the 2014 general elections that he would ‘build an ark’ to solve their problems, which included poverty. But Botswana Democratic...
Mompoloki Rankgate 28 October 2019
UDC breaks Selebi-Phikwe East's 15-year-old resistance
The mining town was known as a hotbed of opposition politics, although at the time of the delimitation exercise, it was under the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). The late Daisy Pholo was the Member of Parliament, having defeated opposition...
Mqondisi Dube
| 28 October 2019
The fall of UDC's Young Turks
The three Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) council candidates are Arafat Khan of Borakalalo ward in Molepolole North, Phenyo Segokgo of Sefoke ward in Tlokweng and Kagiso Thutlwe of Village ward in Gaborone. They did not see the losses coming and...
Oarabile Mosikare 28 October 2019
UDC smells rat as BDP sweeps the South
However, an analyst, Lesole Machacha, believes the reason behind some of the high profile losses, which include party president Duma Boko, is the coalition’s failure to connect with the masses on issues that appeal to them. “Boko was not...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 October 2019
BDP revels in 'southern comfort'
For example, for the first time the BDP won controlling council seats in Lobatse, Gaborone, Tlokweng and in areas like Mochudi while the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) only won a single council seat in those areas. However, the ruling party...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 October 2019
UDC loses ground in southern strongholds
Since the days of Kgosi Bathoen II of Bangwaketse, who gave up bogosi to join politics, Kanye in particular has always been capital of opposition politics in Botswana. The opposition’s popularity in the South extended to the Kgalagadi in the...
Staff Writer 28 October 2019
Big winners and losers
LOSERS DUMA BOKO The ‘Gladiator’ has fallen much to the astonishment of many, including friends and foes. This is a man in whom many people had invested a lot, in terms of resources, goodwill and of course emotions. He is the...
Correspondent 28 October 2019
Mafoko ao, ga se reka
Meletlo e, e tshwarwa ka kgwedi ya Lwetse e le masome mararo le Phalane a tlhola letsatsi. Mongwe a bo a ka botsa gore, e le eng go tlhophilwe malatsi a mabedi a go nna one a go ipelela boipuso jwa rona. Batswana ba re, letsatsi la Lwetse a le...
Sebofo Motshwane 28 October 2019
Batswana React To Poll Results
Kefilwe Veronica Mooketsi Dr E.K.Masisi deserves to be on that seat, he is politically mature and he only wants peace n tranquility for Batswana, he joined politics to serve and represent us Batswana well, because within the short period he was the...
Correspondent 28 October 2019
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