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Setting up of the sex offenders registry
It is also important that where a step is taken in a positive direction, that too is acknowledged and that credit is given to those to whom it is due. This week’s piece is for the latter – to give credit to our government for finally...
Lesego Nswahu Nchunga
| 26 October 2020
Back page this week: Chiefs prevail over Mafu
Staff Writer 26 October 2020
Front page this week: Wanted former Ugandan MP in BPS custody
Staff Writer 26 October 2020
Softball Gets Shot In The Arm
The field is currently in a dilapidated state. The project is meant to give the facility a facelift so that it complies with the COVID-19 protocols. BSA vice president, Gontlafetse Batsetswe told Sport Monitor that the funds they have received are...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 26 October 2020
Ultimate Cycle Base Dominates MTB challenge
The club scooped the top three positions led by Gontse Lethokwe who finished the 50 kilometres race in 01:34:19. Lebopo Mompe arrived second clocking 01:35:13 with Kyle Poppleton arriving a few seconds later to claim the third spot in...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 26 October 2020
Local Motorsport Roars Back Into Action
After the yearlong lay off, the motorpsort will get back to life this Saturday at the Kumakwane 200 Fun Day. The Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) cancelled this year’s championship due to the outbreak of the COVID-19. The season was initially...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 26 October 2020
Chiefs Prevail Over Mafu
However, FIFA reportedly threw away the matter. According the club spokesperson, Pollen Makgane, the former coach failed to counter the reasons advanced by the club hence the dismissal of the case. Makgane said in his claims, Mafu had said he spent...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 26 October 2020
MYSC Drills Beauty Industry Youth In Mochudi
The training was facilitated by award winning Facility Beauty Spa in Mochudi. It targeted women who are self-taught in the beauty industry and focused mainly on sharing tips on how they can improve their businesses. Lebopo Bulayani, director...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 26 October 2020
Creatives Receive Scholarships
The scholarships have been offered to well known role players in the Arts industry including amongst others, Hip Hop artist, Scar, real name, Thato Matlhabaphiri, events promoter, Zenzele Hirshfield as well as poet, Berry Heart, Disc Jockeys, Fondo...
Cavin Kanoko
| 26 October 2020
Cyber Security Paramount In Digital Era
Delegates at the inaugural Botswana Internet Government Forum (BIGF) held on Thursday in Gaborone noted the importance of the new Act to national cyber security. The Forum was held under the theme “Internet for Development and...
Cavin Kanoko
| 26 October 2020
Food Prices On The Rise
Numbers released recently by Statistics Botswana indicate that by September, meat prices were up 7.8 percent from what they were 12 months before, while bread and cereal prices were up 5.9 percent. Prices of fruits were up 5.8 percent while milk and...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 26 October 2020
A Taste of Success With Biltong
Aged 26-years old, Modo, who also goes by the stage name Rittah, is an IT graduate from Botho University. She is currently on government internship. Modo Bites supplies beef biltong to other businesses around Gaborone and is growing with the...
Cavin Kanoko
| 26 October 2020
I Am My Own Enemy, Others Are Just Pawns In My Battlefield
These words started to jar my mind even though I lacked understanding until I faced some unbearable moments in my life. The agony was a results of how I responded to the challenges I faced and was too naïve to comprehend the mission in...
Kealeboga Ngwigwa
| 26 October 2020
Your Name Is Worth More Than Gold
“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold. The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.” Proverbs 22:1-2 Growing up both my parents taught and more...
Ashley Thaba
| 26 October 2020
I Am A Customer And I Am Always Right, Sometimes!
Somewhere in some far away land possibly inhabited exclusively by customers they coined the phrase ‘The Customer Is Always Right’. This gives our type a certain measure of arrogance. We even have the temerity to claim knowledge of very...
Thulaganyo Jankie 26 October 2020
“Pathogens, Pauperisation And The Protectorate”
Others came and went, while still leaving a lasting legacy of traumatic transformation. In exploring the role of disease in shaping our past, present and possible future this author is currently working on an account of past pandemics by initially...
Jeff Ramsay
| 26 October 2020
Peace be still
Selefu 26 October 2020
Thoughts On Re-Opening Leisure Travel
These key revenue lines have been suffering due to closed borders since March with tourism on its deathbed. It is encouraging on the mining side that diamond sales have improved since August with De Beers reporting that demand has risen. The same...
Monitor Editor 26 October 2020
Chill Sessions Featuring Alcohol Worry Police
Gaborone West Police station commander, superintendent Onious Madziba disclosed his concerns to The Monitor. He said with what they have observed it is clear that intoxicated people gather together socially, but do not keep the required...
Pini Bothoko
| 26 October 2020
Vivo Energy Supports Taxi, Bus Association In COVID-19
Vivo Energy’s aim is to make a real and lasting difference in the communities where it operates. As a result, with the increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases around the city, the company has chosen to provide the local public...
Staff Writer 26 October 2020
Huge Turnout As Sefalana Opens In Shakawe
Many people did not want to miss the once in a lifetime opportunity as they wanted to be the first to get a taste of the new shopping experience. The new Sefalana, located at the busy taxi rank and marketplace, is not only convenient but has...
Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 26 October 2020
Ngakaagae Pins Blame On Road Accident ‘Victims'
Appearing before Extension II Magistrate Venetia Moruakgomo for continuation of trial, Serumola said it was on March 22, 2015 at around 3am while driving from a work function that was held at a Gaborone water base, a car at the Molapo Crossing...
Pini Bothoko
| 26 October 2020
Appeal Lands Rape Convict In Deeper Trouble
Ofentse was looking to overturn his conviction of rape of his neighbour that he committed on June 2, 2012 that was meted out by a Mahalapye Magistrate. Before Ofentse committed the offence, he broke into his neighbour’s home through a window,...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 26 October 2020
Khato Civils Hailed For Quality Works On Jozi Bridge
The report further gave Khato Civils a glowing review instead, saying the execution was top notch only to be spoiled by poor maintenance of the facility by the road agency. Recent rains in Johannesburg led to the recurrence of flooding on the M1...
Staff Writer 26 October 2020
Police Await Witnesses In Moleps Murder Case
This was after prosecutor in the matter, assistant superintendent Uyapo Koketso pleaded that Sekwati be remanded in custody as they are still investigating circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. “Investigations are still at an early...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 26 October 2020
BOPEU Hosts Panel Discussion Against GBV
Speaking at the event that was held at the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS), BOPEU president Olefile Fast Monakwe said like the rest of society, “BOPEU is greatly concerned with the ever increasing incidents of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)...
Staff Writer 26 October 2020
Dube's Final Ruling Reinstates Ousted Mogwera & Co.
Justice Dube had in September 2020 ruled through a returnable order that Mogwera, Martin Gabobake and Tlhabologo Galekhutle be reinstated as directors of Babereki Investments, while ordering a forgery investigation into some of the company’s...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 26 October 2020
Ralotsia Not Yet Off The Hook
This was revealed at Village Magistrate’s Court by the Investigating Officer Senior Superintendent Moatlhodi Ntuane after Ralotsia’s attorney Kgosietsile Ngakaagae submitted that BPS ought to clear his client from being a suspect in...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 26 October 2020
Wanted Former Ugandan MP In BPS Custody
Kipoi, a refugee who fled his country fearing political persecution after he was charged with treason back in 2010, is currently detained at Urban Police Station in Gaborone following his arrest by the police in Tlokweng on October 15, 2020. In a...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 26 October 2020
UDC Steams Ahead With Unity Talks As BMD Trails Away
When asked to comment last week on the possibility of the BMD being part of the coalition talks in the near future, UDC spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa said at the moment the coalition is only laser focused on consolidating its working relationship with...
Chakalisa Dube
| 26 October 2020
Mogoditshane BDP Wars Reach Masisi
Information reaching this publication indicates that some party members within the constituency have written a letter to President Mokgweetsi Masisi. In the correspondence, they complain about some members of the Kweneng East Regional Committee and...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 26 October 2020
Zim pushes for lifting of sanctions, opposition stage demo in Gaborone
The regional block set aside October 25 as the day in, which campaigns will be held throughout member states for the call of the lifting of targeted sanctions. Harare argues, the restrictions impedes economic progress. In Gaborone, a handful of...
Mqondisi Dube
| 26 October 2020
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