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Back page this week: Makwala Blasts BNSC Over ill-treatment
Staff Writer 28 June 2021
Front page this week: Tlokweng Police Brutalise Family
Staff Writer 28 June 2021
BTTA Demands COVID-19 Results Ahead Of Tourney
In attempt to reduce the spread of the virus, BTTA public relations officer, Tiro Motswasele said as per tournament rules, athletes and officials will be required to produce COVID-19 test results, which should have been done in less than 72 hours...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 28 June 2021
Former Flamingoes GM Takes Club To Court
The two parties failed to reach an amicable solution, which is why the former Notwane spokesperson has now decided to take the club to court. Motsewakhumo confirmed that he has referred his case to the industrial court. He was however reluctant to go...
Chakalisa Dube
| 28 June 2021
National Tennis Team Excels At Africa Davis Cup
Botswana finished in second place after four matches with one loss and three wins. The coach, Petrus Molefhe, told Sport Monitor that he could not say much about how the team prepared for the tournament. He said even during his playing days,...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 28 June 2021
Chinyemba, Chiefs Clash Again Over Outstanding Payment
In March this year the club committed to pay the Zimbabwean coach the money it owes him through installments. The commitment to pay Chinyemba was made before the district labour office in Gaborone. Initially the club had said that it does not owe...
Chakalisa Dube
| 28 June 2021
FC Lamela Mangwe, GUC In Partnership
The team, competing in the Division One League in the Francistown Regional Association (FRAFA) will get five Certificate or Diploma scholarships given to five players and officials from both FC Lamela Mangwe and the women’s team, Flying...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 28 June 2021
Makwala Blasts BNSC Over Ill-treatment
The sprinter said there has been a clear sign of sabotage on him when it comes to the annual awards administration. Makwala said over the years he has done well for the country and outclassed almost everyone only for the organisers of the awards to...
Staff Writer 28 June 2021
Mingo Touch Tackles Battle With Depression
Mingo Touch, who was Vee Mampeezy’s protégé, pours his heart out in the song indicating that he has been through a lot and all his experiences can be summed up in a book. While musicians are known to suffer from addiction and...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 28 June 2021
COSBOTS Fires CEO
“The investigations highlighted by the Board Chairman have in fact been completed. All information relating to the investigation remains confidential to the company," Lekgaba told Showtime. "We can however highlight that due to differences in...
Mompati Tlhankane
| 28 June 2021
Progress In Long-Awaited Oil Storage Project
Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee last week, Madisa said the consultants who started the study in 2019 have completed the first report and are expected to complete the final one in the next two months. “The consultants are still...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 28 June 2021
Kickstart changes Gear
KBL’s communications manager, Masegonyana Madisa said the the youth entrepreneurial development scheme has been postponed untill further notice. “Due to the financial impact of COVID-19 and the uncertainty surrounding the...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 28 June 2021
From Farm Passion To Tannery
She then approached the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security who assisted her to acquire the certificate of hides and skin. Ngwanathebe said the demand rose across the country as government engaged her to train people. “They...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 28 June 2021
Can You Change Our Nation?
Honestly, it is overwhelming and seems like a pipe dream to help families become stronger all over Africa when more couples are cheating on each other than remaining faithful to each other. It seems ludicrous to even dream that we could help build...
Ashley Thaba
| 28 June 2021
Of Emotional Abuse And Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Part 4)
Psychopaths have all the traits of a narcissist except that they do not need much admiration like the narcissist. In most instances they maliciously present themselves as vulnerable in a relationship; they are usually the partner that relentlessly...
Gaone Monau
| 28 June 2021
The Status Of Widows
The narrative is not unlike what we have come to learn and accept as normal in our society. In the film, after the death of Neria’s husband, Neria’s brother-in-law takes over the deceased’s estate as well as the children. Some film...
Lesego Nswahu Nchunga
| 28 June 2021
Times' Pitso
On July 20-21 of 1909, Colonial Secretary Lord Crewe held secret talks with the official South African delegates. In his opening remarks, he made it clear that members of the government “were prepared to see the Bill through both as to...
Jeff Ramsay
| 28 June 2021
Arm Impatient: Zero Jab Brigade
They have been selected to onboard the first class carriage of the COVID-19 vaccine train. The selection was based on an exhaustive screening process consisting of being elderly or operating the artillery to fight COVID-19 or being Chinese. As most...
Thulaganyo Jankie 28 June 2021
Dijo Ke Botsogo
Have you been wishing there was an easy way to monitor your blood glucose levels? With the new Accu-Chek Instant meter, it’s as clear and simple as checking your phone messages. There is no setup required – just insert a test strip, apply...
Michelle Phetlhe
| 28 June 2021
Vaccinate Teachers Or Close Schools
The logic does not take rocket science to understand. Teachers interact with many students daily, especially in our country where it is not uncommon to come across a classroom that has 48 or more students. It cannot be overemphasised that critical...
Monitor Editor 28 June 2021
North West District Councillors
Selefu 28 June 2021
GBV worries political parties
FRANCISTOWN: In most democratic countries, all political movements subscribe to the notion that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and not be subject of sexual misconduct, harassment, or discrimination of any kind. This...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 28 June 2021
Serial Rapist Bids To Overturn 45-Year Sentences
Former magistrate, Dumisani Basupi sentenced Nka to 15 years for the convictions in 2017 that he ordered to run consecutively. Nka committed the offences in 2015 on different dates. When submitting why Nka’s prayers should not be granted,...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 28 June 2021
Dikgosi Reject Proposed Corporal Punishment For Women
When presenting the motion before the House on Friday, Mosojane said the behaviour of some women was not acceptable in society. “It is time we consider corporal punishment for some of these women who have hostile behaviour like other men. I am...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 June 2021
Malnutrition Remains A Major Challenge
Addressing the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing last week, she said the contributing factors of malnutrition (undernutrition, especially stunting and overweight/obesity) are the fact that only 14% of the food rations for children less than...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 28 June 2021
Lekwape,10, To Write PSLE
“She is doing Standard Six because she started school early so if she passes the exams, she will surely skip her Standard Seven and proceed to Form One.” Natasha explained that they give Lekwape some time to study and revise past...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 28 June 2021
Another Thief Dies 'On The Job'
The suspected thief, burnt beyond recognition, met his maker after he lost control of a Mercedes Benz car he allegedly stole from a certain workshop in Tlokweng. Confirming the fatal accident, Broadhurst Police Station commander, superintendent...
Pini Bothoko
| 28 June 2021
Two Perish In Road Mishap
Broadhurst Police Station commander, superintendent Obusitswe Lokae confirmed they were investigating the fatal accidents. He said the first mishap involved a five-year-old boy who met his fate while he ran as he was crossing the road from the west...
Pini Bothoko
| 28 June 2021
We Are BQA Compliant – GUC
Joseph said the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) has a process of accepting applications, registration of courses as well as accreditation, which they operate in line with. ”It must be noted that unlike a belief amongst some members of...
Phatsimo Kapeng
| 28 June 2021
Inmate-Cum-Assault Victim Demands P5m
Masalila is represented by Obonye Jonas. He has cited three respondents being Attorney General, Commissioner, Botswana Prisons Services and Keitumetse Keitumetse, who is Officer in Charge at Serowe State Prison. According to court papers, on October...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 28 June 2021
Tlokweng Police Assault Family
The Ramotswa-native said she suffered a broken leg, sustained a bruised thigh and was denied medical treatment the whole night while in police custody. This comes after the Public Accounts Committee and members of the public across social media...
Pini Bothoko
| 28 June 2021
Dingake Film Launched
Dingake, a politician and writer, spent 15 years at Robben Island for his role as a freedom fighter in the struggle against Apartheid after he was arrested in 1965. The film uncovers Dingake’s story, and how he became involved in South African...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 28 June 2021
Motshegwa Wins Against Exco Members
Last week, the Gaborone High Court dismissed with costs an application by a section of the union leadership that wanted him (SG) removed from his position. Motshegwa has not enjoyed an easy tenure at the labour union since his contract was extended...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 28 June 2021
BTU Spurns Sexual Violence Accused Members
Agang Gabana, who is BTU secretary general (SG) made the announcement when addressing the union’s Pre-Primary and Primary Sectors conference over the weekend. The conference was themed, ‘Overcoming Pre-Primary and Primary Sector...
Chakalisa Dube
| 28 June 2021
BTU Against Banning Public Servants Running Enterprises
Sometime last year Parliament passed a motion calling on the government to ban civil servants from running private businesses, as a panacea for curbing the growing corruption and conflict of interest in the civil service. The government has in...
Chakalisa Dube
| 28 June 2021
LEA, BUAN partner to boost agric entrepreneurs
The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding last year that signifies a commitment to collaborating on entrepreneurship and capacity development for BUAN graduates. The Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme will be launched this week...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 28 June 2021
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