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ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer
  • Miss Botswana marks diamond jubilee with grand finale

    To be held under the theme Diamond Jubilee, the event forms part of the country’s broader celebrations of 60 years of independence, aligning the pageant with the national narrative of growth, identity and pride. Organisers say the finale will not...

  • Kokorwe to be buried Wednesday

    Kokorwe passed away last week in Gaborone at the age of 78 after a brief hospital stay. Family members said burial arrangements have been finalised, with relatives, friends, and political leaders expected to gather in Phomolong to pay their final...

  • Air Botswana scraps three routes as losses deepen

    The discontinued routes which are Gaborone–Durban, Gaborone–Windhoek and Maun–Cape Town were part of an expansion drive launched in late 2024 aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and boosting revenues for the struggling airline....

  • Fare thee well Onty

    During our time working together, Ontlametse distinguished herself as a dedicated, humble, and hardworking colleague. She maintained warm, respectful relationships with everyone and was always willing to assist others when needed.Her positive...

  • GrandPalm celebrates 30 years with Gin experience

    The event promises to be a vibrant celebration of gin, cocktails, live music and social connection. The first event will take place on 28 March 2026 at the Grand Palm Marquee, with two additional editions later on in the year scheduled for 18 July...

  • Letshego makes strides in gender parity, CEO says

    CEO Van der Merwe shared the insights recently during a panel discussion at the Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) March Opening Bell Ceremony held ahead of International Women’s Day. The event was held under the theme “Rights. Justice....

  • Same-sex marriage is against culture – Dingwetsi Association

    Dingwetsi Association, formed in 2012 and only registered in 2015, has 250 branches across the country with over 3,000 members.The Monitor caught up with the founder and president, Grace Silver, to find out why they decided to join the proceedings....

  • BA ISAGO, partners launch training scheme for energy sector

    The university signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Seth Resources Petroleum and eMangweni Business Solutions to implement the Botswana Youth and Citizen Oil and Gas Entrepreneurship Training Programme, which is scheduled to commence in June...

  • Tourney to raise funds for war against stocktheft

    Organisers explained that proceeds from the showpiece will go towards helping in combatting stock theft and increasing the national cattle herd. The tournament spokesperson, Letumile Lets Montsosa, disclosed that the three-day tournament is organised...

  • Personal relations with Seretse force Ngakaagae out

    This follows the reinstatement of a criminal prosecution on the controversial National Petroleum Saga (NPF) case this week.In a statement released this morning , Ngakaagae says he has recused himself from all matters involving Seretse. Before being...

  • Mobile money: Tax vs digital inclusion

    Fiscal pressure is real, and governments across the continent are navigating rising debt service costs, constrained tax bases and increasing demands on public spending, and in response to these pressures, finance ministries are seeking revenue...

  • Keineetse Sebele: Custodian of Bakwena history

    Both Kealeboga and Kebohula were offspring of Sebele I, who famously travelled to Britain with Bathoen of Bangwaketse and Khama III of Bangwato to protest against the threatened annexation of their land by Cecil John Rhodes' British South Africa...

  • Seretse charged as NPF case returns

    According to a charge seen by Mmegi Online, the state has charged three persons, Bakang Seretse, Sharifa Noor, and Alphonse Ndzinge, their companies Kgori Capital and Kgori holdings for corruption amounting to P62,720,000.00.The case emanates from a...

  • Private investor injects P4m into UB hotel revival

    The agreement, signed on Friday, paves the way for the full refurbishment and operational revival of the facility, which has remained dormant for eight years. University authorities say the development marks a significant milestone in unlocking the...

  • Rain, slow jams define RnB on the Lawn

    By 2 pm, many events scheduled around Gaborone had either been postponed or relocated due to the unforgiving weather. However, RnB on the Lawn, true to its name, remained firmly planted on the grass at the Grand Aris Hotel. The rain poured steadily...

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