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Back page this week: Covid-19 could trigger BFA constitutional changes

Staff Writer 06 July 2020

Front page this week: E kae koo?

Staff Writer 06 July 2020

Qualifying Athletes Pay Stands At P 2.7M

BNOC chief executive officer, (CEO), Tuelo Serufho told Sport Monitor that when they started the programme of giving athletes who have qualified monthly stipends, the budget stood at P2.7 million. He said with the postponement of the Olympics to next...

Calistus Kolantsho | 06 July 2020

Botswana Chess President Gets Continental Nod

The term of office for the Commission is four years (2020-2024.) Thabano, who is the president of Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) accepted the appointment last week. He explained to Sport Monitor that his new role entails overseeing the project of...

Calistus Kolantsho | 06 July 2020

Players' Insurance Fund To Be Launched

For some time FUB and Botswana Football Association (BFA) have been working on efforts to launch the fund meant to support players particularly those who in the elite league and First Division during instances whewre they lose potential future...

Chakalisa Dube | 06 July 2020

COVID-19 Could Trigger BFA Constitutional Changes

The BFA recently declared the season complete, despite some remaining rounds still to play, citing prohibitive costs to resume action. The decision was not well received by some clubs like TAFIC, as the move resulted in their relegation. They...

Mqondisi Dube | 06 July 2020

New Videographer Brand Hits Botswana

There are so many videographers in Botswana who are already household names but this is a brand that is redefining music videos. Thebe Kegomodistwe of the CYC JOUZY has become unique because of his intricate and skilful close-up shots that place the...

Mompati Tlhankane | 06 July 2020

Masa Square Rebrands To Marriot Masa Square

This marks the expansion of the Protea Hotels by Marriott brand into its 10th African country, and the debut of the brand in Botswana. Protea Hotels by Marriott is part of Marriott International, Inc. Marriott International Area vice president,...

Pauline Dikuelo | 06 July 2020

NDB Launches P50m Agric Business Stimulus Fund

The Fund will cultivate the niche sectors like cereal production, horticulture, small stock, beef production and poultry as well as the value chain focus of agro processing and supporting services. NDB chief executive officer, Lorato Morapedi said...

Pauline Dikuelo | 06 July 2020

Fro Girls Salon Emerges From Nasty Hair Experience

The brand has an array of natural hair products formulated specifically to cater for African hair using 100% organic and natural ingredients. Dinama said she was inspired to start her business after her mother reacted to the chemical...

Cavin Kanoko | 06 July 2020

Employee Experience Management In The New Normal

If you come from an environment that has been actively using world class ERP software, you are familiar with seamless, online work, paperless transactions and self-service options, which means it should be safe to assume that in your working...

Shameela Winston | 06 July 2020

Morning Onuses- Keys That Shape Happiness And Productivity During The Day

We often console ourselves by saying I woke up on the wrong side of my bed. We become unapproachable due to our grumpiness and up_ tightness. Emotions are all skating on thin ice, and we are exposed to a vulnerable state. Do you ever wonder why we...

Kealeboga Ngwigwa | 06 July 2020

Children Can Be A Blessing Or A Bother

Many marriages suffer because of children. Likewise, many marriages are deeply blessed because of children. In our episode on children which will play this Sunday night 7:30pm on BTV, we lay out some practical steps to make sure your children bless...

Ashley Thaba | 06 July 2020

A Reflection On Sir Seretse Khama Day – How Will History Remember Us?

The struggle was in realising the state we are in, and who we have become. Although our government has not from what I can recall, wanted to be held accountable for their action, the worst state I have seen it in, is the present. Two days before the...

Lesego Nswahu Nchunga | 06 July 2020

The Lost Kingdom (Part 2)

Most linguists regard Ikalanga as a separate language, as opposed to dialect, from Chishona, which itself has been standardised in modern times from a variety of existing dialects, e.g. Karanga and Zezuru dialects. Other Chishona dialects or...

Jeff Ramsay | 06 July 2020

Motion of no confidence

Selefu 06 July 2020

A Crisis That Demands Decisive Action

It is the manner in which the crisis unfolded, which has stocked anger amongst locals.  When the first signs of a looming shortage surfaced, the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security permanent secretary, Mmetla...

Monitor Editor 06 July 2020

Seloko Back After Eight Difficult Years

Seloko, who was barred from practicing in 2012 due to improper bookkeeping, is a delighted man after he almost lost everything over the years. He was a prominent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) member. Although he endured a tough period, Seloko said...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 July 2020

'Forgotten' Commandos Cry Out

But, driven by what they describe as unfair remuneration structures, some of the commandos cannot bottle it anymore. They feel their welfare has been neglected, compared to their commissioned counterparts within the army. The commandos are at the...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 06 July 2020

Rise In Number Of Deported Zim Immigrants

The country deported 12,546 Zimbabwean immigrants in 2016. According to a ministerial report titled ‘Irregular Migrants Deportations 2016 to 2019,’ of this number, 9,315 were males, while 2,715 were females and there were 516 minors. In...

Lebogang Mosikare | 06 July 2020

Police Nab Suspected Drug Dealers In Letlhakane

Letlhakane police station commander, superintendent Michael Maphephu said the three men, aged between 24 and 32, were caught during a search at Thalamabele veterinary control gate. The men are from Tonota and Nswazwi villages. “The trio was...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 06 July 2020

Tears, Prayers As Murder Accused Acquitted

The accused, Mokganedi Galeboe was alleged to have murdered Segomotso Galeboe (nee Kgwebe) at Block 5 in 2016 following a heated argument in their marital home. Mokganedi is the Deputy Technical Officer at the Central Transport Organisation (CTO)...

Lebogang Mosikare | 06 July 2020

Slain Nurse's Family Talks Of Shock, Abuse

 Gofiwa Laone Kabelo, who was a nurse at Bamalete Lutheran Hospital, was found dead in her bedroom. Her 40-year-old ex-boyfriend, Moabi Molapisi, allegedly sneaked into her room and committed the heinous act. Molapisi reportedly gained entry...

Pini Bothoko | 06 July 2020

Trade Unions Issue Unstable Jobs Warning

In recent years trade unions have constantly expressed concerns about the growing trend of insecure, vulnerable and low quality employment. The situation is characterised by high flexibility, low wages as well as limited access to social protection,...

Chakalisa Dube | 06 July 2020

Drinkers Struggle To Adapt To New Normal

However, they have a new challenge. Imbibers are finding it difficult to move away from old drinking habits to the new normal of social distancing. Alcohol traders are allowed to sell liquor, but under the strict coronavirus (COVID-19) regulations...

Pini Bothoko | 06 July 2020

Unions Issue Ultimatum Over Double Shifts

Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) and Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) have jointly threatened legal action against the ministry for ‘breach of agreement’ on engaging additional teachers for primary schools re-opening during...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 06 July 2020

The New Abnormal

Masks, social distancing, the absence of handshakes have been the distinct hallmarks of the new life. But the virus has also brought the new abnormal. Certain products have assumed new significance since the country went on a seven-week lockdown in...

Mqondisi Dube | 06 July 2020

Crisis Forces Botswana To Fast-Track Projects

The country has been plunged into a fuel crisis following the breakdown of three South African refineries as well as a broken pipeline between Durban and Johannesburg, which have affected supplies. The crisis is expected to deepen in the coming...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 July 2020

Black Market Emerges As Fuel Crisis Deepens

Traders put a mark-up of more than 300%, taking advantage of desperate drinkers and smokers. The trend has returned, but this time around, it is fuel, which is sold on the parallel market. A five-litre container of fuel fetches around P50 on the...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 06 July 2020

Masire Disappointed As Shortage Persists

Snaking queues and dry pumps have become the order of the day amidst fears the crisis is set to hit its peak in the coming days. A truck drivers’ strike is looming in South Africa, a major supplier of Botswana’s fuel. Ministry of Mineral...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 06 July 2020