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Back page this week: BFL Elects New Board
Staff Writer 12 April 2021
Front page this week: Kablay Calls Morwaeng Out
Staff Writer 12 April 2021
Disappointment As Netball Assembly Is Halted
The decision to postpone the meeting was taken due to non compliance with BONA constitution. According to a letter from BONA, none of the members and teams satisfied article 8 of the BONA constitution of 2009. "Membership of the association shall be...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 12 April 2021
Zebras Drop to 150th In FIFA Rankings
The Zebras have failed to secure points in the last two rounds of the AFCON qualifiers, narrowly losing to Zimbabwe at home before receiving a 5-0 thumping away to Algeria. Speaking to Monitor Sport, Botswana Football Association (BFA) technical...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 12 April 2021
Ostriches Usher In New Committee
The Friday elections followed the Thursday annual general meeting (AGM), where the general membership agreed on the issue of making the two times Mascom Top 8 champions a commercial entity. Outgoing club spokesperson, Kabo William, said the general...
Staff Writer 12 April 2021
BFL Elects New Board
The news was confirmed by Monnakgotla Mojaki, who coordinates activities at the organisation in the absence of a fulltime Chief Executive Officer. Mojaki also holds the position of general manager at Botswana Football Association (BFA). ...
Chakalisa Dube
| 12 April 2021
Rapper Clint Releases Here I Come
He started his musical career in 2006 and has six singles and one album.The talented rapper said, he kick-started his music career with RnB then later moved on to dancehall, before switching to rap . He explained that although he was very much...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 12 April 2021
Local Drama Series, the Star Premieres
Director of Isago Media and producer of the drama series, Godson Tshipietsile said The Star is a production by Touch studio and licenced by new IP content on demand Upic TV owned by BOFINET. “We shot The Star in two months, being the...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 12 April 2021
Morupisi, wife trial Day 1: Morupisi takes the stand
This means that Morupisi's evidence which included explaining how the car, the Land Cruiser that has become the centre of the case will not be cross examined by prosecution. When giving details about the Land Cruiser's acquisition, Morupisi said the...
Mpho Mokwape
| 12 April 2021
Lucara Extends Supply Agreement With Belgian Firm
Large, high value diamonds in excess of 10.8 carats in size account for approximately 70% of the diamond producer’s annual revenues. Lucara Diamond chief executive officer, Eira Thomas, said under the terms of the supply agreement with HB,...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 12 April 2021
Banc Abc Shows Resilience Under Covid Test
The managing director of the bank, Kgotso Bannalotlhe said the main detractors in their performance were the increase in expected credit losses from the supportive measures extended to struggling customers and enhancements made to its credit...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 12 April 2021
S.H.E Masters Prep Batswana For Global Stage
Local occupational health and safety specialist, Masego Zulu-Lekgowe was one of those who grabbed the opportunity and started a training institute in her area of speciality. Her school, S.H.E Masters offers Health and Safety programmes that are...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 12 April 2021
Profiles In Service
I got thoroughly frustrated, but failed miserably to communicate my distress and irritation clearly in a conversation with one of my friends. This is what I meant to say. Our society has upheld a dubious culture of holding the representatives...
Keneilwe Mosidinyane 12 April 2021
She Washed Her Brother's Feet
Why? To celebrate Easter. Really, what is Easter all about? Easter is about celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For our family, for Easter we did some new traditions this year. Typically, we would go to church and celebrate with...
Ashley Thaba
| 12 April 2021
BBS deadlock: Board appoints Kamyuka as acting MD
The decision comes after the board won a High Court interim order pushing out MD Pius Molefe and company secretary, Sipho Showa on Friday. Kamyuka has been on the BBS board for more than ten years and is among five directors whose terms are due to...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 12 April 2021
Of Parentification As A Form Of Emotional Abuse 4
As parentification victims set boundaries as espoused in the last article, they should prime themselves for countermoves from their loved ones. Additionally, they should make an allowance for feeling guilty at their new approach towards...
Gaone Monau
| 12 April 2021
Towards A Military History Of Botswana
In any comprehensive treatment of our nation’s history, such a focus is inevitable. Notwithstanding our post-independence status as one of the world’s most peaceful jurisdictions, armed struggles have played a significant role in our...
Jeff Ramsay
| 12 April 2021
Pilgrimages To Nowhere – We Are Not Going To Heaven
But the truth is, as long as the vaccines are procured at a pace that makes continental drift look like Formula One racing the printers at the Gazette offices will keep whirring away endlessly. The following is the kind of activity that obtains...
Thulaganyo Jankie 12 April 2021
Hot Cross Buns For Good Friday
In fact, I still wouldn’t have thought it possible had I not made the most authentic Hot Cross Buns for my family, friends and colleagues to wish them a happy holiday. As the warm aroma of spices filled the house I knew they were perfect. Some...
Michelle Phetlhe
| 12 April 2021
Shooting from the Hip... (Hobona's case)
Selefu 12 April 2021
MPs Answer To The Electorate
A normal person will agree that Members of Parliament were very much in the right to demand answers from the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Kabo Morwaeng concerning the recent 'secretive' interzonal lockdown...
Monitor Editor 12 April 2021
COVID-19 Plea Lands Murder- Accused In Trouble
Murder accused, Omphile Boikhutso found out that intentionally missing scheduled court mentions, then trying to use movement restrictions as a ruse does not pay. The English expression that ‘lies have short wings’ aptly sums up what...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 12 April 2021
Cable Theft Suspect's Life Hangs By A Thread
The suspected cable thief who was found in flames at the top of the electricity distribution pole by members of the community is currently fighting for his life at Princess Marina Hospital (PMH). Confirming investigation into the Friday night...
Pini Bothoko
| 12 April 2021
Imbibers Gather Still For Illegal Lodge Parties
This is according to Francistown Central Police Station commander, superintendent Lebalang Maniki. He shared his observation with The Monitor on Friday. As part of preventing a surge in COVID-19 cases, the government does not allow gatherings such as...
Chakalisa Dube
| 12 April 2021
Khoemacau Inspected After Complaints
When addressing Parliament last week, the Minerals minister Lefoko Moagi said the inspections ensure the extend to which the Mine adheres fully to provisions of the Mine, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act, Explosives Act and others. “The...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 12 April 2021
Lerala Man Held For Alleged Preschooler Rape
The 44-year-old appeared before Palapye Magistrate’s Court last week and will appear again for his mention on April 27. Maunatlala police station commander, Sello Ntwaagae said they were investigating the alleged rape incident that occurred at...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 12 April 2021
Suspended BPP Members To Appeal To Congress
Galetshabiwe, as well as Mogatle, were last month expelled and suspended by the BPP respectively. They disputed the decision of the BPP arguing that it was not endorsed by the majority, which is against the party constitution. They threatened to go...
Chakalisa Dube
| 12 April 2021
MYSC Sees P3.6M In YDF Loan Payments
The campaign aimed to encourage all YDF beneficiaries to pay back their loans as contractually obliged following signed agreements with the government through the ministry. For years, the ministry has been complaining and accusing youth beneficiaries...
Pini Bothoko
| 12 April 2021
UDC Pays BDP Up
On Friday the sheriffs were ready to auction the petitioners’ attached belongings. The 2019 General Election petitioners include the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president, Duma Boko, and 13 others. The Monitor has...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 12 April 2021
Gabobake Moves To Interdict BFTU
The Notice of Motion is for intent to approach the court for an urgent interdict against the federation for removing him from the position. The BFTU had last week sent letters to its affiliates informing them that it had placed Martha Molema as...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 12 April 2021
Molefe To Challenge Court Order
The drama at the building society kicked off last week, after board chairperson, Pelani Siwawa-Ndai wrote letters dismissing veteran MD, Molefe, and company secretary Showa. Management at BBS said the dismissals were as a result of Molefe...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 12 April 2021
COVID-19 Movement Permits Pit MPs Against One Another
The MPs had wanted to know when the restrictions on movement would be relaxed arguing the country’s economy was at stake. The legislators raised concerns that people’s lives and businesses have been adversely affected by the restriction...
Pini Bothoko
| 12 April 2021
Kablay Calls Morwaeng Out
Kablay told The Monitor he deemed Morwaeng’s refusal as a dereliction of duty to Parliament matters and a clear indication that some ministers do not take the August House seriously. “Issues regarding the COVID-19 vaccination and travel...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 12 April 2021
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