the monitor

Buy one, get one free fails to move GU fans

Monday, August 21, 2023 | 30 Views |

Those who frequent liquor shops need no introduction to the famous promotion strategy of buy one get one free, usually attached to drinks that are about to reach the end of their shell life.

While Gaborone United is far from its 'sell-by date', the club turned to the buy one, get one free sales promotion in a bid to lure fans to the National Stadium for their CAF Confederations Cup tie against Madagascar side, ELGECO PLUS on Saturday.

Additionally, ticket prices were selling for a nominal P20 for the rest of the ground while the covered stands sold for P50. GU management was probably rubbing its hands in glee and giving each other a pat on the back for what should have passed for a masterstroke.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Search continues for Maun boy feared to have been taken by a crocodile

Larona Makhaiza | 12 h ago

Inimba Gets the Nod for Season 2 on Mzansi Magic

correspondent | 16 h ago

Peace conference addresses growing list of social ills

Laone Choeunyane | 19 h ago

GAYO Botswana and BA ISAGO University Forge Major Partnership to Advance Climate Education and Youth Leadership

correspondent | 19 h ago

Pastor accused of defiling Teen during counselling session

Larona Makhaiza | 19 h ago

FIFA World Cup draw – The countdown begins!

correspondent | 22 h ago

DIS Director's daughter rape case stalls

Larona Makhaiza,Opelo Rakereng | 22 h ago

Main Mall’s resilience, sturdiness in the face of stiff competition

Ryder Gabathuse | 28 Nov 2025

Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

The Monitor Editor | 02 December 2025

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More