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In a statement, the company’s General Manager Dickson Nyepi announced this week that this is in response to the President’s call to companies and organisations to assist government with contributions to be used in the fight against the...

Correspondent 30 April 2020

Motsetserepa appreciates his 'Chris Brown' Instagram moment

Motsetserepa enjoyed world attention after American R&B superstar shared his video on his Instagram page yesterday. The video showed Motsetserepa singing Chris Brown’s 2012 hit, Don’t Wake Me Up, which Chris Brown shared for a moment...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 30 April 2020

Dintsi pens sophomore book

The new book is a novel focused on betrayal, pain and secrets. It is a piece of fiction inspired by real life stories. The Villescence, a studio in Gaborone, published the 174-paged sophomore print on March 27, 2020. "We Needed Each Other –...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 30 April 2020

Habitual border jumper to appear in court

Ramatlabama Police Station commander, superintendent Zibani Mbisana told MmegiOnline that the 25-year-old Motswana man was arrested and sent to quarantine for the second time on Tuesday. “On April 10 he was arrested (the first time) for...

Pini Bothoko | 30 April 2020

A message to all Hollard Botswana stakeholders

As we navigate this unique situation, we want to communicate with you, our valued stakeholders, the steps Hollard Botswana is taking, further to the P830,000.00 pledged to the Government, to assist in the management of the pandemic. Valued...

Correspondent 30 April 2020

Govt prescribes mandatory use of masks

“We want everyone to cover their mouths and noses in public by use of cloth masks,” said Dr Tshipayagae. He highlighted that his office encourages people to make their own masks and not go to the health facilities to ask for such...

Thalefang Charles | 30 April 2020

GM Five Lobatse sheds staff amid COVID-19

“As previously communicated on several occasions during meetings held with staff, the company is having cash flow and production challenges and has been running at a loss for the past year necessitating some form of restructuring in an attempt...

Staff Writer 30 April 2020

BDC calls youth entrepreneurs for funding

Entries are open till the May 29, 2020. According to the corporation, through the Den of Africa, entrepreneurs will be given an opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of successful business people in Botswana and stand a chance to win up to...

Pauline Dikuelo | 30 April 2020

Of lockdowns, extensions and phases

The President explained that it was necessary to extend the lockdown so that work underway in Metsimotlhabe, Molepolole, Ramotswa, Mahalapye, Bobonong and Siviya, where contact tracing and testing is being done could be completed. Giving...

Titus Mbuya | 30 April 2020

Finance and Economic Development minister, Thapelo Matsheka PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

Will Botswana join Africa's scramble for IMF loans?

Although generally the names of applicants appear a shielded affair, numerous African states are known to have added their names to the list, with many already having their applications approved. Thus far, countries ranging from Mozambique to Rwanda...

Mbongeni Mguni | 30 April 2020

US Ambassador to Botswana Craig Cloud PIC. KEOAGILE BONANG

US contributes P56 million to Botswana's COVID-19 response

According to the USA Embassy in Gaborone, the funding will support Botswana’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, treat those infected, and contribute to Botswana’s preparedness to respond to global pandemics. The investments will...

Staff Writer 30 April 2020

Rugby player survives deadly crash

The accident occurred at the Mmopane junction on Saturday evening and left four dead. The accident involved a Run-X and a Land Cruiser. Ditsebe said he was turning into Mmopane village and the other vehicle was travelling from...

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Parliament Covid-19

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Masisi's World Aids Day Commemoration speech 2020 [full text]

It is an honour for me to once again join you and the rest of the world in commemorating the thirty- second (32nd) World AIDS Day. The commemoration of this day is an opportunity for us to take stock of progress that we have made so far in our...

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Letlhakane men held on murder allegation

The deceased was stabbed with a sharp object on Saturday night following a dispute that escalated from a petty squabble to a murder scene. He was discovered lying in a pool of blood by other family members the next morning. Letlhakane police station...

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Kooko! I am back. Legally

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Chedza Mogae

01 May 2020

Mphoeng Mphoeng

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Advertising Rates

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Thapelo Matsheka

Dr Thapelo Matsheka is the Finance and Economic Developement Minister

01 May 2020

Andrew Sesinyi

01 May 2020

Back page this week: BFA/BPL meeting fails

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2020

Front page this week: Wild COVID-19 search commences

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NSAs Brace For New Normal

The NSAs were given the greenlight to host events by the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) last week. However, football, netball and rugby will still be on hold. The BNSC chief executive officer (CEO), Falcon Sedimo said through...

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ASVG Gear Up For Post COVID-19 Environment

The conference attracted speakers from across Africa with Liberia president, George Weah delivering a key-note speech. ASVG board member, Game Mothibi told Sport Monitor that the online conference was meant to discuss how Africa sport is affected by...

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Promotion Candidates Remain Positive

The northern national league was brought to a halt at the commencement of a national mandatory lockdown, and at the time there were four games left to the end of the season. The two teams were on a spirited neck-to-neck battle that saw them tied on...

47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2020

Morupule Deny Drago Exit Rumours

The BTC Premiership outfit put the Serbian mentor on a 30-day leave in March. At the time it was reported to be a suspension due to a string of poor results. But the club shot down the report and explained that it was a leave from work because...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2020

BFA/BPL Meeting Fails

The meeting, which was set to discuss the current football season amidst the COVID-19 impact, was scheduled to take place this past Saturday. According to the BFA chief executive officer (CEO), Mfolo Mfolo, they applied for permission from the...

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Former My Star Contestant Stuck On Cruise Ship

“Our government can be so disappointing sometimes and often we are afraid of speaking out when really as citizens we should be able to freely and openly demand accountability without fear. Batswana like myself have been stranded all over the...

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Thabang Garogwe Set To Release Fourth Album

“This is my fourth album after releasing Ke A Gana in 2011, Moratiwa Nkamogele (2013) and Le Romile Mang (2014),” Garogwe told Showtime in an interview. This latest offering is a 10-track Afro Jazz album recorded with Touch Records from...

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An Entertainment Industry Tribute To Thusoski

Local entertainers took to Facebook to pay respects to the iconic radio presenter of Masa a sele program on RB1. “Mogaka wa bagaka!Ke mongwe wa batho ba ba ntirileng se ke leng sone o ne a mpitsa mmadiKk, nako nngwe re le ko Lerala e le...

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Botswana Diamonds Recovers Marsfontein Macro-Diamonds

The diamond explorer was pleased to announce that the company has concluded the processing of two bulk samples taken from the Marsfontein diamond development project in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The samples comprised 58-tonnes of...

399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2020

BIH Receives 395 COVID-19 Fund Applications

The third instalment of the fund is in response to the challenges presented by the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. BIH is impressed with the outcome noting that it shows Batswana are embracing innovation. The hub is...

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Kolobetso: The Passionate Caregiver

After 22 years of working at the Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital (NRH), Kolobetso, who is a widow and mother of five, resigned from her post as a nurse aide to look for greener pastures in providing supportive care and medical treatment to the sick and...

49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 01 May 2020

Scratch Power Emerges For Underserved Markets

Having been in the communications industry for some time, the duo, Pule Bareki and Bernard Ngwaga, found a niche in the market and decided to embrace it. Penetrating the market as Scratch Power, they offer electricity quick recharge and scratch...

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Assumptions - Bearers Of Heart - Breaks And Disappointments

The cattle would normally scout for some water which in reality would be very scarce whilst nature feeds them with empty promises in a form of a MIRAGE. A mirage is a reflection of rays on the ground surface at a distance and appears to be water...

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Why Do I Get Up Everyday?

As such, my husband and I created a marriage talk show which is currently airing on Botswana Television, but can also be downloaded on our website www.ashleythaba.com. It is also the reason why we just published a book which is an in depth...

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When Ablutions Cost A Million

This has not been tested in our shores for two reasons. Anyone who gets hold of a rabbit foot will most probably throw it in a pot to make rabbit stew and eat it. If not, keeping a rabbit foot will most probably get you in trouble with authorities...

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Bleeding in the time of COVID ''Periods in Pandemic'', a Reflection of World Menstrual Hygiene Day

To offer context, this day is recognised globally, for advocacy purposes. The intention is to counter taboos on myths ,in an effort to combat period stigma and menstrual shame. It’s also a day to advocate for menstrual hygiene and raise...

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The Great Plague

Yet, as horrific as these figures were, the local impact of the 1918 Pandemic was overshadowed by a series of natural disasters that plagued Bechuanaland between 1896 and 1899; when a lethal combination of human and animal diseases coupled with...

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The Dilemma

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Lifting Of The Alcohol Ban Welcome, But

While some were fortunate enough to return to their jobs after the lockdown, there are those who unfortunately had no jobs to get back to, and this is just the beginning of the effects of COVID-19. Batswana will mostly likely continue to feel...

540,Monitor Editor,, 01 May 2020

Superfit Default Judgement Overturned In P6m Suit

Superfit Gym has had its property attached following the default judgement against them by Justice Abednego Tafa to Believer’s Loveworld Trust who were looking to recover over P6 million owed to them. The judgement came after the gym failed to...

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Central District Becomes Traditional Beer Hub

The saying is lived by many Batswana who just love their alcoholic beverages as they have since resorted to traditional brews after being denied their poison of choice. The police have expressed concern over the illegal sale of alcohol with home...

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Cross Border 'Sweethearts' Risk Corona Over Heartache

Botswana and South Africa have closed most of their busy shared borders as part of the two countries’ efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus. The Botswana government recently eased lockdown restrictions, although a majority of the...

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Mogoditshane Council Requests Food Parcels For Foreigners

The peri-urban village has 3,149 assessed foreign-resident households and 2,742 have been recommended for food hampers. Mogoditshane sub council secretary, Daniel Katjinojiwa told The Monitor that the sub council has since written a letter to the...

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Parents, Teachers Petition Artesia JSS' Reopening

Schools are expected to open tomorrow (Tuesday) for Standard Seven, Form Three and Form Five to resume lessons. The concerned parties met and outlined their concerns over the unfavourable conditions at the school such as poor sewarage, incomplete...

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Wild COVID-19 search in Mogoditshane

The weekend is even busier at the shopping malls, car dealerships and many other business operations where illegal immigrants search for piece jobs at the peri-urban village, Gaborone and other areas. This is the same place where the Ministry of...

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Alcohol Traders Welcome New Regulations

All eyes, including of parched drinkers, were on BTV, Sunday afternoon, 4pm precisely, when Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Peggy Serame addressed the nation on the new regulations. The only downside of Serame’s announcement,...

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Masisi Makes Plea As Booze Gates Open

Please, please, please be sensitive, sensible and responsible. Government will not hesitate to respond if we see signs and evidence of non compliance and threat of transmission,” this was the highlight of President Mokgweetsi...

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