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ONALENNA MODIKWA
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  • BFL appeals over 'uncooperative' witness in Zakhem case

    The case followed a match between GU and BDF XI on February 2, in which Zakhem was accused of attacking match officials at the end of the match. Sebeela was the match commissioner on the day and his report was key in BFL deciding to charge Zakhem and...

  • SA’s PostNet opens first franchise in Botswana

    Following years of extensive research on the Botswana market, company officials this week revealed that the company has sold its first store at Gaborone’s The Fields Mall with other interested franchisees expected to pave a roadmap for expanding...

  • Craftsmanship galore at Stan Chart Gin Soiree

    The event was designed to express gratitude for the continued trust and support of the Bank’s clientele while showcasing the bank’s dedication to promoting local entrepreneurs and Botswana’s thriving craft beverage industry. Themed “A Day in...

  • SA’s Postnet engages potential franchisees in Botswana

    Following years of extensive research on the Botswana market, company officials last week met with interested franchisees to pave a roadmap for expanding into the local market. According to the company’s CEO, Chris Wheeler, they have been eyeing an...

  • Madikwe Cultural Festival returns bigger, better

    With the previous events attracting patrons from as far as Maun, Francistown and neighbouring countries such as Lesotho and South Africa, the festival has slowly become one of the most sought-after cultural events locally. Each year, the event gets...

  • Dr Tumi to headline Under One Roof Gospel show

    The South African superstar will headline the event titled 'Under One Roof' alongside other artists from Nigeria such as Ebuka Songs and Agape Songs from Tanzania. Local artists in the lineup include Mogi Aaron and Vusi just to name but a...

  • Bank Gaborone unveils relocated Main Mall branch

    The branch boasts of self-service kiosks and cash deposit automated teller machines for quick and hassle-free transactions, coupled with high-speed fibre-optic connectivity to support seamless digital banking interactions and a dedicated loan centre...

  • Grand Palm restores Kumakwane family's home after devastating rains

    On Monday the hotel staff handed over a fully furnished house to the Kumakwane family, whose home houses three under-aged children and their grandparent.After the devastating rains that wreaked havoc across the country, displacing 1,012 people and...

  • Jacobs U-turns on Boko 'threats' allegations

    Jacobs stunned parliament last week claiming that he had received life threatening messages from Boko and his bodyguard. Jacobs told parliament today that he regretted making the statement and requested that it be expunged from the Hansard.A visibly...

  • BDP fights for survival

    The party, which ruled the country for 58 years and now a marginal opposition in Parliament, is currently not at peace itself. BDP diehards are incessantly at each others' throats, which might distract the focus of a party burdened with an urgent...

  • Women’s voices take centre stage at Avani Women’s Day celebration

    The event, which was attended by women from various sectors, served as a rallying call for empowerment and resilience. It was held under the theme “For all women and girls, rights, equality and empowerment” and was attended to by political...

  • Jacobs accuses Boko, bodyguard of threats

    He shared his experiences with fellow legislators in Parliament this morning. “I am very worried as I stand here today in front of you. Yesterday there was a question that I put through to Parliament. Like you have been asking us Mr. Speaker if we...

  • Achieving gender parity in African business leadership

    Currently, women hold only 34% of senior leadership positions worldwide, reflecting a marginal increase of just 0.5% from 2024.In Africa, the proportion of women in senior roles declined significantly, dropping from 41.3% in 2024 to 36.6%. The year...

  • The day the floods came for me

    The Monitor staffer, Goitsemodimo Kaelo reflects on the experience of being left stranded after his house was floodedIn the aftermath of a natural disaster, finding the right words to describe how I feel as a victim has been very overwhelming. Whilst...

  • Triple murder accused soldier slapped with six charges

    Appearing before court, Mokomeng adorned in a blue mask and a black tracksuit, the triple murder accused soldier’s charge sheet was read out.The 34-year-old soldier faces six counts of murder, attempted murder, and arson. For the murder charge, he...

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