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Back page this week: Branch eyes big move

Staff Writer 20 January 2020

Front page this week: Ramantosha family home auctioned

Staff Writer 20 January 2020

Softball Committee Survives Coup

BSA held a special general meeting in Tlokweng where the motion was tabled. The affiliates’ representative who had tabled the motion, Laztborn Segaise argued, there were sufficient reasons for the committee to go. Segaise read out the letter...

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 January 2020

'Selfless' Kootswele Laid To Rest

Emotional eulogies from different speakers described the Green Lovers mentor as a dedicated football lover, people’s person and a devout christian. He is commonly known as the man who took the team from the rubbles and transformed it into a...

Koketso Kgoboge 20 January 2020

More Derby Agony For Notwane In GU Win

A week earlier, Notwane lost to Township Rollers in another derby match. GU were without head coach, Philimon Makwengwe who watched from the stands after reports he had been suspended. Stand-in coach, Pontsho Moloi made a few changes to the team...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 20 January 2020

Gunners Pile More Misery On TAFIC

TAFIC posted a much more improved showing but wastefulness in front of goal contributed to their downfall. They are now third from bottom in the 16-team league. Apart from an 18th minute Gunners goal scored by forward Boipelo Oaitse, the first half...

Chakalisa Dube | 20 January 2020

Nuttall In '7th Heaven' Start At Rollers

Nuttall was appointed a fortnight ago on a six months contract. On his debut he made two changes to the staring line up, Tlhalefo Molebatsi and Ivan Mbowa started ahead of Motsholetsi Sikele and Kago Monyake while Bogosi Mfila made a rare appearance...

Kabelo Boranabi | 20 January 2020

Factory Teams Keen On Branch

Branch endured difficulties in his second appearance at the Dakar Rally to finish 23rd overall, 13 places lower than his targeted top 10 spot. In his debut season at the 2019 event, Branch finished 13th overall and walked away with the best rookie...

Kabelo Boranabi | 20 January 2020

Yarona FM, Duma FM Join The Dstv Audio Bouquet Stable

This January, DStv subscribers will be able to enjoy two of Botswana’s most popular local radio stations as they make their way onto the DMX Audio Bouquet. “It’s with a great sense of pride that we make this announcement on the...

Staff Writer 20 January 2020

Rasesa Social Picnic Adds Sunday Social To Lineup

However, ‘Rasesa Social Picnic’ which is a brainchild of popular disc jockey DJ Bakito, has such a large following of loyal attendees who have since expressed a desire to have the event more frequently. Thus, the dawn of ‘Sunday...

Victoria Marumo 20 January 2020

Monster Energy: More Than The Drink

The energy drink was launched over the weekend at a VIP private function held at Fairground conference and exhibition centre. The event was graced by key members of the management team as well the presence of the general manager of Coca-Cola, who...

Victoria Marumo 20 January 2020

KBL Picks 15 Kickstart Winners

KBL said it received about 5,000 applications, which were then shortlisted to the top 50 where they selected top 15. The programme is open to entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 35. Apart from the start up capital of up to P200, 000, winners...

Cavin Kanoko | 20 January 2020

Gambling Authority Tackles Addiction

Addressing the media on Friday, the Authority’s CEO Thulisizwe Johnson said a national prevalence survey will be carried out. It is expected the study will give the board a detailed insight of the nature of gambling in the country, something...

Victoria Marumo 20 January 2020

Gambling Authority Finalises Promotional Competitions Regulations

A promotional competition is defined as a lottery conducted for the purpose of promoting the sale or use of any goods or services under the Gambling Act of 2012. According to the Authority’s 2019 annual report, in the past year, they...

Pauline Dikuelo | 20 January 2020

How True Afribites Packaged Phane Is Transforming Local Delicacies

It was no long before she realised that her kids liked to snack on phane, which was always stored in the drawer. “After almost a year of trying to package frozen wings, I then realised that my kids used to snack with phane and I then decided...

Pauline Dikuelo | 20 January 2020

Purpose Is The Gateway To New Dimensions, We Breathe It Daily

Purpose is a commission that a person or item is mandated to pursue. Purpose impact life either negatively or positively and ultimately yields results. Every action is purpose and a platform to drive life to ideal destinies. It is a backing reason...

Kealeboga Ngwigwa | 20 January 2020

Fasting Or Hunger Strike

I felt God leading me to write today’s article but resisted for fear I might offend people, but in the end, I feel strongly it must be said and pray God uses the words to lead those well-meaning believers who are fasting into a closer more...

Ashley Thaba | 20 January 2020

GC City Lights and Dark Streets

They are actually saying “Hey, isn’t GC GREAT compared to whatever hellhole you come from?”  Deep down they know there’s a lot to dislike about their city but they hope to Jacob you will ring out the positives because...

Thulaganyo Jankie 20 January 2020

The President - A Man Of Many Silences

His first was in April 2018, when he became President for the first time. Then, he fancied himself a visionary leader. Quoting Isaac Newton, he sought to suggest that his leadership followed that of his predecessors. He called them “capable...

Lesego Nswahu Nchunga | 20 January 2020

Mandela In Lobatse (PART 5) The Return

For the next six months Mandela toured much of Africa and the UK to mobilise support for Umkonto we Siswe’s then budding campaign of armed resistance. After meeting then Tanganyika President Julius Nyerere he flew on to Addis Ababa to attend...

Jeff Ramsay | 20 January 2020

Leverage Your Internal Resources And Develop Yourself

Thank you very much to all those who engage me on social media to tackle some of the issues raised directly or tacitly in my writing. We previously talked about taking the initiative in your professional development, and many readers wrote back...

Shameela Winston | 20 January 2020

Heela! O seka wa tlola Mopakwana

Selefu 20 January 2020

We Need To Create A Safer Botswana

Social media platforms like Facebook are always busy with debates, some serious while others are playful in nature. Different societies debate issues that affect them and sometimes the issues even catch the attention of international...

Monitor Editor 20 January 2020

Borolong, Chadibe In No Truce Over Shongochena

Residents of the two villages, have for a long time been engaged in an acrimonious dispute over where Shongochena ward-as residents of Borolong call it, or Dikgatho as Chadibe residents call it-is situated. To say that the relationship between...

Lebogang Mosikare | 20 January 2020

Two Women Die Mysteriously Following Church Service

According to Tshesebe police station commander, Superintendent Amos Kekgathetse the incidents happened on January 12 during a service at the church. Kekgathetse explained that one of the deceased, 47, was unwell when she came to the church to seek...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 20 January 2020

Mass Hysteria Recurs At Lempu JSS

Last March, residents of the tiny village were left traumatised, after close to 150 boarders at the school were hit by a rare condition that caused the students to exhibit wobbliness while walking. The whole of last year, the school management,...

Pini Bothoko | 20 January 2020

Ngwato Land Board Concedes Allocations Delays

However, it has dismissed as false reports that it is failing to address complaints by Pilikwe residents regarding the conduct of Sefhare Sub-Land Board. This follows a poison pen critique of Ngwato Land Board by Pilikwe Kgosi Gasebalwe Seretse in a...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 20 January 2020

Police Warn Of Trust Issues As Man Rapes Another

The suspect is facing a single count of rape. In an interview, Tshane police station commander, Superintendent Vusimusi Jorowe said the incident occurred at Goo- Khibana ward in Hukuntsi. Jorowe said the victim reported the matter to the police the...

Pini Bothoko | 20 January 2020

Botswana Media Weak - Study

The study added that this has jeopardised performance and could affect public trust in the media. Researchers state that under the new administration, there is an opportunity for improvement and need to strengthen and train media outlets to ensure...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 20 January 2020

JC Results: Slight Drop In Pass Rate

A total of 41, 048 candidates sat for the examination and were awarded grades in the 2019 examination showing a slight decrease in candidature compared to 41, 062 candidates in 2018.   There were 20, 219 (49.26%) male candidates and 20,...

Correspondent 20 January 2020

Molepolole Slain Family Home Up For Auction

With the murder case still hanging on his head, he now stands to lose the family home over failure to service his debts. Ramantosha’s home, a piece of land, walled with developments, being a three bed-roomed house with a kitchen, sitting room,...

Pini Bothoko | 20 January 2020

A weak Botswana Media

Selefu 20 January 2020