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  • Something ought to be done about deadly A3 Road

    The accident which happened near Marapong village comes after yet another horrific accident which claimed 16 lives in July last year near Hubona. These stats don’t include other accidents where fatalities were not as many as the two.While several...

  • GBV: The big elephant in the room

    Sadly, the country seems not to have proper tools and the extent to which women and the girl-child are being abused is not adequately measured.Almost every week there are reports of women being attacked by their significant others and while men are...

  • Resolving land disputes: call for transparent gov't intervention

    It is disheartening to see the dismissive response from Permanent Secretary in the Lands ministry, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi that fails to address the specific grievances raised by the developers.There is an urgent need for transparent and effective...

  • Guard your money jealously

    This is despite warnings from competent regulators of products such as collective investment undertakings, who include the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority, Botswana Stock Exchange, and Competition and Consumer Authority.The last...

  • Collabos between stakeholders foster media industry growth

    The activities started with a march from GSS Grounds to the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology followed by speeches from different stakeholders. The day was closed with games involving teams from media houses and other stakeholders.The...

  • BPF must get serious

    The congress was held against the wishes of the Ian Khama faction, with only one of the nine respondents in the court case showing up. This raises questions about the unity of the party, which is crucial if it hopes to win in the 2024 General...

  • Serowe West deserves an MP

    While some see this as a long overdue step towards restoring order and accountability in the country's political landscape, others view it as a politically motivated move aimed at silencing dissenting voices and consolidating power.Khama was...

  • Let's be each other’s keeper

    Sadly, that is usually the trend. In most suicide cases, the person would have shown signs, but it seems we have become so preoccupied to take notice of behavioural changes in our friends, family, and even close associates. We often talk about being...

  • Depression is real: Don’t take it lightly!

    Times have been hard, and many people are carrying heavy loads, and end up feeling like there are no options except to take one’s life. Over the past months, hardly a week goes by without reports of someone committing suicide. The Monitor has...

  • Doctor's orders can't be overemphasised

    The walk serves to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of using treatment to manage seizure attacks.While many are aware that epilepsy is a medical condition that requires specialised care by health practitioners, there are those who,...

  • Women's bodies are not a man's playground!

    In most of these cases, all this violence is done in the name of love! Love is a beautiful thing and no one who claims to love another can ever wish harm on the object of their affection let alone inflict pain upon them.A few weeks ago, the nation...

  • Land issues need urgency

    The new certificate replaces the old Customary Land Grant certificate, which Land Boards have been issueing since 1970 following their establishment. Nine months on, only 1,952 more SLTs have been issued.Minister of Lands and Water Affairs Kefentse...

  • Get help before it's too late!

    It was a painful turn of events. As usual, the tragic ending of three lives became the talk of the town. Sadly, there was a lot of insensitivity coming from those who chose to offer their opinions on the matter.The opinions of many on social media...

  • Laxity in public service must stop!

    The report screams that a lot is not being done properly in government offices costing the taxpayer millions of pula. The core business of the Office of the Auditor General is to provide an audit service to government ministries and departments,...

  • It's vital for communities to assist police

    People in Tutume and surrounding areas are living in fear of a ‘serial killer’ who has so far managed to elude the police, making the situation even more worrisome.The man who allegedly uses different aliases is so far connected to at least three...

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