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Larona Makhaiza
  • Hosanna Gospel Singers live recording session conquers

    With Saturday night predominantly perceived to be a night of partying, especially in the city of lights, the Hosanna Gospel Singers live recording, a gospel event, defied the odds as it attracted a big crowd.Of late, Gospel events in Botswana are...

  • 'Now go for CAF Pro license,' graduates urged

    Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the CAF A license this past weekend, John stated that it gives her an insurmountable gratitude to see how local coaches and international coaches are taking on the initiative to earn the necessary...

  • BDP to launch 2024 manifesto this weekend

    The announcement comes after months of speculation and suspense, leaving Batswana eager to know the BDP's vision ahead of the 2024 polls. The main opposition, Umbrella for Democratic Party (UDC) launched its manifesto two week ago. In a statement...

  • Gov’s slows projects spending as revenues fall

    In a televised address on Thursday, Finance Ministry top officials said in order for Botswana to recover from the deficit, and with coffers at Government Investment Account (GIA) at their lowest, some of the national projects will suffer. As at May,...

  • Yanga promises to light up Hosanna singers live recording

    Speaking ahead of the show, the 23-year old said she will leave the audience mesmerised when she leaves the stage. Yanga rose to fame in 2018 after scooping the coveted first place in the popular Idols SA show which endevours to unearth the next...

  • Selolwane's fight for freedom continues

    Accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl, Selolwane will appeal for bail before the Gaborone High Court on August 30 after multiple denials at the Broadhurst Magistrate Court.The child's mother and her friend are charged along with...

  • Legwale, Mkhuha escape death penalty

    Thato’s life was cut short back in September 2015 after Legwale ordered a hit on his now ex-wife Dimpho Meswele, the sister of the murder victim. Justice Michael Leburu concluded if Legwale hadn't believed that Dimpho and his mother-in-law,...

  • Heineken Beverage unveils 650ml bottle

    The Grand Palm's ambiance was transformed into a luxurious experience with an attractive décor, soft lighting, and a touch of Heineken's signature green. The exclusive event was a blend of celebrations and immersing of oneself in the new...

  • MoH acts against Mpox disease

    “The recent global surge in Mpox cases has resulted in WHO declaring Mpox disease a public health emergency of international concern, in line with this declaration African CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) declared Mpox disease a...

  • Thari Ya Sechaba a song for women

    He describes it as a song of appreciation for women. In an interview with Arts&Culture this week, B Bolokwe whose real names are Boatametse Bolokwe stated that when composing the song, there was only one thing at the back of his mind, which is to...

  • Miss Botswana acknowledges need for improvement

    Since her crowning in March 2024, Gaothusi has come under scrutiny with her choice of clothes. Things took a turn for the worst this week when Gaothusi showed up at the Botswana Olympics team welcoming ceremony wearing a white two-piece...

  • Court dismisses traditional doctor's rape case

    When the victim who is a minor took a stand at the Extension II Magistrate's Court to testify, the minor surprised the court stating that, “Nothing happened” when asked to state her case by the state prosecutor, Nelly Seabueng. Following the...

  • Woman hit by car, fights for survival at GPH

    The young woman is reported to have sustained head injuries. Broadhurst Police Station commander, Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae confirmed the incident to The Monitor over the weekend. He revealed that the young woman was hit by the car during the...

  • Khama pays tribute to Kgosi

    Through a statement this morning, on his official Facebook account, the former president who is on self-imposed exile stated that he was shocked to learn of the passing of the former DIS boss. “I woke up yesterday morning to the tragic news that my...

  • UDC cry sabotage ahead of manifesto launch

    The coalition had mapped out that their manifesto launch would be hosted at the University of Botswana (UB) Amphitheatre tomorrow but have now moved the launch to Royal Aria Stadium. “We had booked at the UB sports centre where we were supposed to...

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