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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...

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...

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...

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...

The artist told the media at a listening session at Tounnel Lounge on Thursday that the offering took almost three years to complete. “This is a music project that I have worked on exactly for two and half years,” Ban T said. “When I say two...

Appearing for arraignment following a lengthy probe, the accused, though slapped with a single count of rape, could end up facing more should the other 30 cases lead to further charges. Investigating Officer (IO) Tiboni Lucas stated that Loeto might...

Mokone is suspected of killing Tlhatswane after hitting him with a brick on the head on August 3, 2024, at Lesetlhana Ward in Ramotswa. Mokone, who was formally charged with murder, was further remanded in police custody as the prosecutor, Simon...

In an interview with Sport Monitor, Botswana Football Association (BFA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mfolo Mfolo revealed that the National Executive Committee (NEC) is expected to sit this week and make a decision. “NEC will meet this week to...

Kgope has mounted an exhibition alongside top Zimbabwean artist, Batsirai Muskwe, which opened last week Thursday. Whilst he is not a fan of local exhibitions, Uhuru, as he is commonly known, says this is the opportunity to share knowledge with young...

In an interview with Arts&Culture this week, one of the event organisers, Rapula Kegopilwe, stated that the idea behind Golf and Jazz Sunday is to break barriers and bring people together over golf and jazz to enjoy. Kegopilwe further highlighted...

The visibly distraught Member of Parliament (MP) for Lobatse, who is leaving politics, expressed his frustrations today when addressing the last session of Parliament before the anticipated October polls. “Today marks exactly two years since my...

The event organiser, Shinkie Mochawacha, was of the view that despite hosting the event on Friday, which is typically a groove day, it will be a successful show. “We all know that on Fridays here in Gaborone there are so many events that people go...

“The object of the bill is to amend Section 6 of the [Presidents (Pension and Retirement Benefits)] Act such that the pension and other benefits conferred by this Act cease where the person who has held the Office of the President is sentenced to...

Legwale is convicted alongside Hamadi Mkhuha, the man he allegedly hired to kill the intended victim and now ex-wife Dimpho Meswele. The hit put on Moswele led to a case of mistaken identity and the eventual murder of her sister, Thato.Legwale had...

Both the names of the former president and former first lady are engraved on the accommodation halls at LKC. The boys' halls are named after Ketumile while those for girls are named Olebile. The halls can each accommodate 48 students. Gaone...