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BFA Passes Contentious Motion

The regional leaders whose terms previously ran for two years will now sit in office for four years after the majority of the delegates voted in favour of the motion. The leaders who were voted in last year will now be in office until 2022....

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 16 December 2019

AP will continue to fight for a new Botswana

Today we wish to convey gratitude to the people of Botswana who participated in vote, for exercising their right to vote without which we cannot build any nation. We are especially proud of those who voted for the Alliance for Progressives. We are...

Ndaba Gaolathe 16 December 2019

Systems Pile More Misery On TAFIC

Some TAFIC supporters are already prophesying that TAFIC is headed for a “TAFexit”-relegating from BTC to the Debswana North First Division League-after it wasted numerous clear cut opportunities in their game against log leaders, Systems...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 December 2019

Police XI, Wanderers Share Spoils

Both sides were eyeing the top eight spot before the Christmas break. Police XI’s Hendrick Moyo played a through ball for Frazier but the goalkeeper was quick to make a save just 12 minutes into the game. In the 20th minute, Chicco Molefe put...

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 December 2019

GU Claim Bragging Rights

The Reds last got the better of their cross-town rivals in March 2016, however on Sunday they undoubtedly outplayed the league champions. GU’s Kennedy Amutenya returned to the starting line-up while Kago Monyake took injured Segolame...

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 December 2019

Ntando Delivers Thrilling Debut Performance In Francistown

The event, which attracted over 5,000   Francistowners, who came dressed-to-kill in African attire, caused a massive traffic jam as all roads led to the venue. The 38-year-old artist whose real name is Ntando Bangani gave a sizzling...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 16 December 2019

Rocking Stars Yearns For Relevance

The duo that consists of Palagabedi Mphoyakgosi and Thono Nkwate started out as a five-member group that had broken away from Charma Gal’s ensemble to pursue a musical career of their own. The group has since lost most of its members with only...

Cavin Kanoko | 16 December 2019

A Festive Tool Kit For Music Lovers

Every festive season we all want that song which makes our holidays memorable.  It’s even perfect when the song of the festive season comes from a local artist. Last year DJ Sumbody featuring Cassper Nyovest, Thebe and Vettis’s...

Mompati Tlhankane | 16 December 2019

Using Art As A Tool For Poverty Eradication

The self-taught sculptor and potter used to do manual work in order to save funds, which he used to start his enterprise. Nteba is indeed a rare talent, as he did not go to school to acquire his skills but acquired his knowledge by learning from...

Taelo Stompie 16 December 2019

Kweneng Spar Opens For Business

“We have located this store here because we believe it is a good opportunity for us to bring our services to customers and the community and we have also decided to bring a modern offering along with the best facilities we can offer to the...

Cavin Kanoko | 16 December 2019

Court to hear Mmegi application to live stream elections petitions

Last week Monday the DPC Managing Director Titus Mbuya wrote the Registrar of the High Court, Michael Motlhabi requesting for permission to live stream proceedings of the cases involving UDC election petitions. “We sincerely believe that the...

Staff Writer 16 December 2019

A Year To Remember For Consumers

Thanks in part to the absence of fuel price increases the whole year and robust public service wage increases, 2019 was generally a smoother ride for households, who in previous years have suffered from high inflation and the erosion of disposable...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 December 2019

The Ignition Spark Subsists In Your Courage- Embrace Your Valour

It is the force that ignites every little or major step towards the attainment of our pre-set life goals. Courage is the bravery to commit to any action that is ought to unfold mysterious possibilities we hope for in our lives. We cannot engage in...

Kealeboga Ngwigwa | 16 December 2019

What to give your kids for Christmas

Sadly, in an effort to please and demonstrate our love, we actually end up inadvertently hurting them…particularly around this time of year. Let me quote 1 Timothy 6:6-11. Then, let’s dissect it for lessons we can learn around Christmas...

Ashley Thaba | 16 December 2019

The Bus Ride Revisited: The First Christmas Batch

One tough customer demands her credentials as a nutritionist or medical officer.It is a tough ask. I look at the vendor with an ill-fitting hat and Mascom bib. She didn’t evoke much confidence. However, she rallies. After only 3 sentences the...

Thulaganyo Jankie 16 December 2019

16 Days Of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Iv) – Standing Against Rape Culture

Rape is a real problem in our society, stemming primarily from rape culture. Rape culture is essentially and environment in which rape is prevalent and has been normalisation due to societal attitudes about gender and sexuality. It is the acceptance...

Lesego Nswahu Nchunga | 16 December 2019

Mandela In Lobatse (Part 3)

Thereafter, for the remainder of Mandela’s stay the BP authorities remained watchful while keeping their distance. As Keitseng later observed: “Although Mandela didn’t go to the D.C., the police knew he was present. Both sides were...

Jeff Ramsay | 16 December 2019

Is Talent Management Over-Rated?

Readers asking generally what the point is of embarking on a talent management program as the employer because you run the risk of developing people and paying them a good salary that they will just use as a bargaining point when they are negotiating...

Shameela Winston | 16 December 2019

Stand still

Selefu 16 December 2019

Take It Easy On The Festive Season

Despite that, this is the time when some engage in activities that can lead to loss of live. In some instances, people spend recklessly and take to other negatives in just two weeks that constitute the festive season. We urge you our readers to be...

Monitor Editor 16 December 2019

Choppies Award Long Service Employees

Last year, 537 employees were recognised for their long service. With this year’s 97, it means the retail giant has recognised 634 employees since the inception of the awards. The awards included long service, best performing stores and special...

Correspondent 16 December 2019

Limkokwing Lights The Biggest Christmas Tree

The event that brought the entire city to a standstill was officiated by President Mokgweetsi Masisi who was accompanied by the First Lady, Neo Masisi. This year’s tree, which is at 12m high and 6m wide carried 70,000 lights and took a...

Correspondent 16 December 2019

2019: The Year Two Elephants Fought

Masisi, Khama feud Botswana’s peace and tranquility was pierced when former president, Ian Khama and successor Mokgweetsi Masisi, turned foes.  The feud spilled over from 2018, and there is no sign of it slowing down, as the raging fight...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 16 December 2019

Midwives, Nurses Overtime Case To Be Heard

Botswana Nurses Union president, Obonolo Rahube said if the employer is not willing to pay midwives and nurses overtime then workers should not do extra jobs. “According to the Employment Act 94, if one works excess hours he or she should be...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 December 2019

Gov't Ordered To Pay Chimbombi P1.7m

Lobatse High court judge, Ranier Busang on Thursday ruled in favour of Chimbombi, who will receive P1,710,090.20, a sum, which represents his remuneration that would have been due to him for the balance of his fixed contract of employment. The...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 16 December 2019

Late Train Driver Loved Trains Unto Death

The train driver, was one of the two people who died when a passenger train derailed and overturned near Mahalapye. The Francistown-bound train had about 400 passengers on board, who escaped with minor injuries. The speakers  said he had an...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 December 2019

Collared Elephant Hunters Surrender Licences

Last week Friday, the government, through a press statement, said it was investigating the shooting of a collared bull, by a licensed hunter. The hunters, Michael Potter and Kevin Sharp, were in the company of wildlife officers when they shot and...

Staff Writer 16 December 2019

Police Probe Mishap That Killed Couple

The couple died after their vehicle, which was joining the A1 from Game City, collided with an Audi. The driver of the Audi was treated for minor injuries and discharged from Princess Marina hospital. Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent,...

Pini Bothoko | 16 December 2019

Back page this week: GU claim bragging rights

Staff Writer 16 December 2019

Front page this week: Late train driver loved trains unto death

Staff Writer 16 December 2019