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Friday, October 11, 2024

Kopong’s future brightens with new P120m school

Vice President Slumber Tsogwane officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for a new state-of-the-art primary school in Kopong, a step towards addressing overcrowding and improving the quality of education in the area.

Otlarongwa Kgweetsi | 11 October 2024

Kopong’s future brightens with new P120m school

Morupisi’s barring irks BPF

SEROWE: The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) leadership has expressed disappointment at the failure of their chairperson to make it as their Parliamentary candidate in Tswapong North.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 08 October 2024

Stop making death threats – Masisi cautions Boko

DITSHEGWANE: Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has warned the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) president, Duma Boko, to desist from making death threats.

Spira Tlhankane | 08 October 2024

Kalafhi opens first 'smart' hospital

Kalafhi Day Hospital, which is the country’s first technology-led medical or smart hospital, has commenced operations.

Staff Writer | 11 October 2024

'A re Chencheng' inspired conference set for next week

A conference named Botswana Multi-Sector Mindset Change Evolution has been formed to address President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s call for the ‘A re Chencheng mindset campaign’.

Larona Makhaiza | 09 October 2024

Sabata Mokalee,a, visually impaired student at Molefi Senior Secondary School will be one of the panelists: PIC: UNICEF

International Day of the girl : Roundtable discussion for adolescent girls with disabilities

GABORONE- UNICEF and Ministry of Education and Skills Development will host a roundtable discussion for adolescent girls with disabilities to commemorate International Day of the Girl. The event themed, Girls’ Vision for the Future will be held in Ramotswa on 11th October 2024.

Tuduetso Kelapile | 09 October 2024

Seabelo's family grateful for Batswana's support

The family of Seabelo Tlhaselo has expressed gratitude as tributes continue to pour in following the passing of the transport and logistics magnate. Tlhaselo, the owner and founder of Seabelo Express, died on Sunday after allegedly committing suicide.

Larona Makhaiza | 08 October 2024

Kablay passed on on Wednesday this week and was buried yesterday PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

A loyal advocate: The legacy of Kablay in Botswana politics

Liakat Kablay was recognised as a devoted member of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), demonstrating unwavering loyalty to the party. Serving as the BDP chief whip in Parliament for two consecutive terms, he consistently supported his party presidents and had faith in their leadership.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 October 2024

JSC recently appointed members to serve as IEC Commissioners PIC: BWPRESIDENCY

Opposition parties want suspension of IEC Commissioners

Opposition parties have made it clear that they want the recently appointed Commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) suspended pending the finalisation of a review application.

Mpho Mokwape | 04 October 2024

Some of BDP posters were placed over UDC ones

Tati West political poster wars erupt

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has come under fire from Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) parliamentary candidate, Justin Hunyepa for running a dirty campaign in Tati-West constituency.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 04 October 2024

A dip into the BCP’s proposed high-wage economy

Spira Tlhankane | 04 October 2024

Court confirms setting aside Khama’s warrant of arrest

Innocent Selatlhwa | 04 October 2024

Boko confident of UDC victory

Ryder Gabathuse | 04 October 2024

Masisi explains Dikoloti, Serame saga

Ryder Gabathuse | 04 October 2024

Serame rejects favouritism allegations

Mpho Mokwape | 04 October 2024

Defining moment as IEC vets out undesirables

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 04 October 2024

Ghanaian YouTuber Wodemaya and local comedian-cum rapper William Last KRM PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Content creators plead for empowerment

Ghanaian YouTuber, Wodemaya and local comedian-cum rapper, William Last KRM, recently met with local content creators to exchange notes on what it takes to succeed in the digital space.

Gulubane crowned Miss Independence Botswana 2024

Beauty queen, Koketso Gulubane from Mahalapye, was crowned Miss Independence Botswana 2024 at Westwood International School last Saturday during an elegant event that attracted a sizeable crowd.

Speaking out: Serame PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Peggy Serame speaks: In the eye of the storm, I’m a fighter

In the wake of criticism, allegations of favouritism, an alleged succession plan in waiting is Peggy Serame. As Botswana prepares for the 2024 general elections set for October 30th, the Finance Minister and Botswana Democratic Party Goodhope/Mmathethe parliamentary hopeful has become the talk of the country. This week, in a rare interview she opened her home and heart to Mmegi Staff Writer, SHARON MATHALA, for an exclusive interview.

Opposition parties want suspension of IEC Commissioners

Opposition parties have made it clear that they want the recently appointed Commissioners of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) suspended pending the finalisation of a review application.

Seabelo's family grateful for Batswana's support

Legends battle: South Africa’s Katlego Mphela (gold) and Mogogi Gabonamong tussle during the legends clash PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Ministry spent P1.3m on legends game

The Ministry of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture (MYSC) spent P1.3 million on the Zebras and Bafana Bafana legends match played on Independence Day at the National Stadium.

Boko (middle) has tasked Keakopa (right) to lead Madibela-Tlhopho PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Madibela-Tlhopho in ‘defence’ of democracy

Michael Keakopa, clad in his Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) royal blue and white paraphernalia, is a man who has sold his life in defence of democracy.

Enough is enough!

On Saturday at around 9am it was reported that an accident claimed the lives of five people who happened to be related. The car they were travelling in is said to have attempted to overtake only to realise that the oncoming car was fast approaching. When the driver tried to get back to his lane, he hit the car he was trying to drive past whilst overtaking.Many quickly took to social media to show sympathy to the victims and also offer their...

The Monitor Editor | 08 October 2024

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Tati West political poster wars erupt

A dip into the BCP’s proposed high-wage economy

Court confirms setting aside Khama’s warrant of arrest

Boko confident of UDC victory

Masisi explains Dikoloti, Serame saga

Serame rejects favouritism allegations

Defining moment as IEC vets out undesirables

Content creators plead for empowerment

Gulubane crowned Miss Independence Botswana 2024

Peggy Serame speaks: In the eye of the storm, I’m a fighter

Opposition parties want suspension of IEC Commissioners

Seabelo's family grateful for Batswana's support

Ministry spent P1.3m on legends game

Madibela-Tlhopho in ‘defence’ of democracy

Enough is enough!