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ONALENNA MODIKWA
Staff Writer
  • Baptism of fire for Orapa in Algeria

    The Ostriches are first-timers in the group stages and did not get the best welcome in Algiers as the home side ran riot on match Day One. Ismail Belkacemi scored twice before Saadi Raouani and Wale Alli ensured the host were well and truly out of...

  • TV still tops in the digital age

    Over the past 96 years the TV has endured, and today it is celebrated through World TV Day, marked annually on 21 November. People want to be entertained World TV Day is an initiative of the United Nations, which says that even in our digital age, TV...

  • ASEA Conference: African capital markets converge in Gabs

    Starting on Wednesday, the high-profile event will bring together the continent’s leading financial minds to strategise, collaborate, and discuss the dynamic evolution of African capital markets.Recognised as the premier forum for African capital...

  • Tsheko: The President’s right hand man

    His big picture focus clearly manifests itself in his choice of Cabinet and appointments of senior government officials. More often than not, in the old dispensation, political expediency was the principal driving force behind appointments as...

  • BDF Commander reinstates unfairly dismissed soldier

    After sitting on a court order directing the reinstatement of a soldier for almost six months, Segokgo reinstated Staff Sergeant Bigboy Opelo who was wrongfully dismissed in September 2022. The reinstatement was motivated by an application for...

  • A time to laugh

    The show, which is brought by Major Moves Comedy promises, fireworks to ensure patrons experience top notch entertainment of different forms of comedy. The organisers say the event has grown in leaps and bounds over the years, and it will feature...

  • Keeping content safe, protecting your privacy

    This means you can enjoy premium content from Africa’s best storyteller securely, without compromising your privacy or safety. Risks of piracy Digital piracy is a growing global issue. It has been estimated that the size of this underworld industry...

  • Introducing the New DStv Stream – Fresh Look, Greater Control with Exciting New Features Rewind missed moments and save live favourites – ultimate control with DStv Stream’s newest features

    . With an updated interface that’s built for easy navigation and a smoother viewing experience, DStv Stream is all about putting viewers first. Explore fresh content discovery through trailers, previews, and personalised suggestions with curated...

  • Showmax has just released the trailer for Unfollowed S2

    Each episode will focus on a South African celebrity: Bongani Fassie, Bujy Bikwa, Gogo Skhotheni, Linda Sibiya, Mel Viljoen, Ngizwe Mchunu, Pastor Mboro, Pitch Black Afro.The show is set to premiere on Showmax on 27 November. Unfollowed, one of the...

  • A Sobering lapse in security – Presidential safety must be paramount

    Tens of thousands followed the programme at the National Stadium, fan parks and individual homes across the country, and gleefully watched the new leader of Botswana, exuding ivy-league intellectual gravitas, holding his head up, while performing his...

  • Serite explains his CEDA 'deals'

    Serite said as a brand ambassador, he isn't a CEDA employee and is not bound by CEDA conditions of work and service. "I’m a contracted service provider," Serite explained to The Monitor. Lately, Serite has been trending on social media...

  • Three local films set to air on Mzanzi Magic starting this Saturday

    The three films will be aired on DStv’s Mzanzi Magic beginning this Saturday. Local cinema is shining bright with the three Botswana films, which will surely capture the richness of local stories. During the press conference hosted by MutliChoice...

  • Trans gives BnR a shot in the arm

    The sponsorship was unveiled at a press conference Tuesday evening, with Trans named as the premium sponsor for the annual festive show held at the Serowe Sports Complex. This year’s edition will be held on December 21. The two parties also signed...

  • Joker 2 star says it is the 'worst film ever made'

    The follow-up to the Oscar-winning 2019 film, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck (Joker) and Lady Gaga as Lee Quinzel (Harley Quinn), faced negative reviews from critics before its October 4 release and flopped at the box office.Tim, 39, who...

  • Dato Seiko releases soul-stirring Sahasrara

    Inspired by the Sanskrit word for the crown chakra, Sahasrara explores the delicate journey from deep friendship to distant strangers, yet refuses to let pain transform into bitterness. The new single showcases Dato Seiko’s growth as an artist and...

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