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Refilwe Gabatshwane won a bronze medal at the Africa Chess Champions

Gabatshwarwe Clinches Africa Youth Championship Bronze

When the competition took off last week, the Botswana national team player was ranked fifth in the competition. In the eight rounds played at the African Under-20 showpiece, Gabatshwarwe secured seven wins, drew once and lost once to finish with...

Koketso Kgoboge 04 November 2019

Mogoditshane Fighters are setting the pace in the lower division

Fighters Take Charge As Chiefs Move Backwards

They have now opened a three-point gap at the top of the league table with 18 points from eight games. It was their sixth victory this season. Fighters kick started the season on a low note and lost their season opener against Mochudi Centre Chiefs....

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 04 November 2019

Joshua Bondo was named the Orange FA Cup referee of the tournament. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Johnson Scoops FA Cup Best Player Award

Johnson played a sterling role and helped his side beat Township Rollers in the final. His teammates, Omaatla Kebatho and Lesenya Malapela received the top goalscorer and goalkeeper of the tournament awards while their coach, Mogomotsi Mpote beat...

Cavin Kanoko | 04 November 2019

Orapa United were ruthless against Miscellaneous on Saturday

Ostriches Trample Hapless Miscellaneous

Their composed possession football, akin to a training ground routine, paid dividends against a dazed ‘Tse Nala’ 10 minutes after the start of the match. Gofaone Mabaya miscued a strike when he found himself at the end of a failed...

Koketso Kgoboge 04 November 2019

Life Is Matter; The Past Is Gas, Present Liquid And Future Solid

The past is gaseous, the present is liquid while the future is solid. Each phase of life resembles the characteristics of the accorded state.A driver has mirrors surrounding his/her car in order to understand what is happening behind him/her. He/she...

Kealeboga Ngwigwa | 04 November 2019

Fly my beautiful butterfly! And when they catch you, you don't know me.

Selefu 04 November 2019

BR Highlanders defender, Mompati Oabile chasing him. PIC: KEAOGILE BONANG

TAFIC, BR Highlanders In Stalemate

Despite dominating possession throughout the game, TAFIC failed to convert any shot on target in the first half while Highlanders would rue countless opportunities that they created but failed to convert in both halves. The TAFIC rearguard manned by...

Lebogang Mosikare | 04 November 2019

President Masisi won… Now what?

In the wake of election results, there are always winner and losers. Inevitably, feelings are hurt, money is lost from the campaign trail, and some people are left disappointed. With this in mind, is there a godly response regardless of your...

Ashley Thaba | 04 November 2019

Township Rollers (in blue) registered their fouth consecutive win while Notwane are still looking for their first win. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Rollers Bag Gaborone Bragging Rights

The win took Popa to the top of the log on Saturday evening before Security Systems played their Sunday afternoon fixture. As early as the third minute, Tlhalefo Molebatsi whipped a teasing cross into the box but missed both Segolame Boy and Maano...

Kabelo Boranabi | 04 November 2019

Elections, The Aftermath And The Celebrity Truck

For some of us who get visits from deputy sheriffs waving court orders in our faces, water utilities metre readers and strange Egyptians peddling their expensive escort şirinevler wares that could be procured at the Plaza in Block 3 industrial for...

Thulaganyo Jankie 04 November 2019

A lot of key players in the beauty industry were so involved in the fashion. PIC: MOMPATI TLHAKANE

Masa Fashion Show Unearths Classic Designs

The fashion extravaganza was held on the road in front of Masa Square Hotel under the theme, ‘Spotlight on Botswana’. Just like they promised to bring a Paris like experience, the hotel came close and showcased a one-of-a kind...

Mompati Tlhankane | 04 November 2019

Nomcebo Zikode Delivers Amazing Debut Performance

Zikode, who has been coming to Botswana frequently on personal capacity made her debut performance in Francistown. The artist set the stage on fire with her dance moves and unique deep voice, which melted the hearts of the crowd. Zikode left an...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 04 November 2019

Tlou Finalises On Power Purchases Agreement

Addressing stakeholders recently, Tlou Energy managing director Tony Gilby said: “We have completed the drilling and gas extraction, and once the PPA is done, we would be able to supply Botswana Power Corporation with 100MW of electricity by...

Pauline Dikuelo | 04 November 2019

Sikalesele-Vaka Hails Founders Dinner Series

Sikalesele-Vaka is a woman who has played an important role in spurring economic development and job creation in the country. Sikalesele-Vaka, who is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Bona Life Insurance, which is the first citizen-owned...

Pauline Dikuelo | 04 November 2019

Masisi, A Symbolic Leader

They set the tone, if you will, establishing areas of priority, and noting matters of concern. Depending on the leadership styles of the President being named, or introduced, their speech may speak to the political systems and structures of the...

Lesego Nswahu Nchunga | 04 November 2019

Youth Climate Change Challenge Opens for Submissions

The competition is open to all young people in Botswana under the age of 35, and will run from October 28 to November 15. Those wishing to enter the competition are expected to submit a two-page concept paper to be adjudicated by a panel of expert...

Correspondent 04 November 2019

Marumong

With winter setting in the Germans were able to consolidate their “Gustav Line” defences, which ran across the peninsula south of Rome. By now several thousand Batswana were at the front. The winter itself was especially bad, with floods...

Jeff Ramsay | 04 November 2019

Is Disclosure Really Such A Big Deal?

You want to know they have integrity. You want to be assured in the knowledge that, whether you do a background check on them prior to their first employment, or you ran a check on them mid-career just before you promote them or put them on a very...

Shameela Winston | 04 November 2019

A highway in Molepolole. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Two Sisters Die In Road Accident

The two sisters and their surviving male companion were walking by the roadside when they met their fate. District traffic officer, Superintendent Kaleba Mabotlenyane confirmed the accident adding that his office was investigating the...

Pini Bothoko | 04 November 2019

Search For Rakops Chief Killer Ongoing

Police are determined to ensure the story ends with the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for bringing the old man’s life to an end. In an interview the Botswana Police Service’s deputy public relations officer,...

Pini Bothoko | 04 November 2019

Fnbb's Lucky Three To Win Vw Polo Highlines

This year, the contest promises more excitement. The competition, which runs for a period of three months from October 7 until December 31, 2019 and targets customers all over Botswana, is expected to give more value to the bank’s retail...

Correspondent 04 November 2019

Exercise Caution When Harvesting Wild Goodies

The five boys of school going age, left their homes to look for wild fruits, but returned home with symptoms that suggested they might have ingested something poisonous. It was sadly confirmed that they had indeed ingested a poisonous plant known as...

Monitor Editor 04 November 2019

President Mokgweetsi Masisi inaguration. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Hail, Mr President!

Friday was a blissful day for Masisi, his family, fellow ruling party members and Batswana at large as he was sworn in. Masisi’s way to the presidency of Botswana has been one riddled with many obstacles, probably the toughest ever. In their...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 04 November 2019

Elephants Destroy Gov't Property

When confirming the incident, Nata Police station commander, Superintendent Vincent Pitseetsile said the elephants destroyed a generator and an ablution block at the scene. Pitseetsile said the elephants also damaged some of the officers’ and...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 04 November 2019

Kagiso Molatlhegi could become Speaker. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Molatlhegi Tipped To Be Next Speaker

Molatlhegi was the acting speaker during President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s inauguration. Already some Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members are lobbying for his appointment. The Monitor has also learnt that some want Botlogile Tshireletso to be...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 November 2019

Masisi's SEMPs A Tough Assignment

While the SEMP slots have increased from four to six, the President will have a headache on this particular assignment as he has to apply a delicate balancing act to harmonise his Parliament. There is already an outcry that there are few women...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 November 2019

Former executive chairman of Babereki Investments, Andrew Motsamai

BOPEU Auctions Flying Mission Services

The action started last Thursday with the auctioning of the three aircraft currently grounded at the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA). They include Beech Craft King AIR 200 Reg A2-M, white Beech Craft Super King Air 200 Reg A-2 FMB...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 04 November 2019