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Friday, January 27, 2023

The recent murder of Eswatini pro-democracy activist and prominent attorney, Thulani Maseko, has been sharply condemned globally, with the US government, African Union, SADC as well as local voices shocked by the bold assassination. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports on the new dark turn in the kingdom

Mbongeni Mguni | 27 January 2023

Departed: Maseko was gunned down in his home last Saturday, while watching TV with his wife and child. The assailants reportedly shot him through his window before fleeing PIC: ISHR.CH.COM

Jetting in: Borrell is due to meet Kwape and Magosi tomorrow (Saturday) PIC: EUROPARL.EUROPA.EU

EU chief hails partnership with Botswana

The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, is due in Botswana tomorrow (Saturday). Ahead of the visit, he tells Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI that Botswana is a strategic partner for the EU in Africa, with plenty of opportunities for cooperation

Mbongeni Mguni | 27 January 2023

Battle stations: Princess Marina is the country’s largest hospital where large numbers of Batswana converge for all manner of health care and treatment PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Dicey denial: Inside the drug shortages crisis

The crippling shortage of medicines around the country is resulting in more chronic patients lapsing and some accepting their fate. One of them, a 62-year old man who last accessed his diabetic medication in October, even believes he can now do without the drugs, writes Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 20 January 2023

Belly of the beast: Workers want a greater say in the energy transition PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Mineworkers feel forgotten as energy transition picks pace

With government having decided to fast-track its renewable energy projects from this year onward, workers in the local mining and electricity sector are increasingly concerned that the push to transition does not consider their job security. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports

Mbongeni Mguni | 20 January 2023

Partners for development: Foreign Affairs minister, Lemogang Kwape held a bilateral meeting with US undersecretary for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

The ace up Botswana’s sleeve at US-Africa Summit

As the competition for investor attention peaked amongst African nations at the recent summit called by President Joe Biden for the continent’s leaders, Botswana, which had appeared to be losing ground to its continental rivals, pulled out a trump card. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI was in Washington DC and reports

Mbongeni Mguni | 23 December 2022

Churches called to peacefully coexist with LGBTQI community

In Botswana where nearly 80% of people identify themselves as Christians, religion permeates society. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) people face widespread stigma, exclusion and discrimination, including from education, employment and health care. Many LGBTQI persons face targeted physical attacks and extreme violence, sometimes from church members. Mmegi correspondent NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE writes

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 December 2022

Young Mothers donating clothes to toddlers PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Young Mothers Network calls for gender equality

Issues surrounding sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR), especially amongst adolescent girls, boys, and young women remain the least talked about or are given the least attention in Botswana. Therefore, they have been highly affected by unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and HIV prevalence, writes Mmegi correspondent NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 December 2022

Seeking partnerships: Pereyra took over as head of delegation of the European Union to Botswana and SADC on September 1 PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

EU wants to partner Botswana’s green transition

The European Union (EU), the world’s most passionate lobbyist for renewable energy, is eager to partner Botswana’s own transformation from coal, with nearly half of a P213 million grant unveiled recently set to go towards the green energy transition. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports

Mbongeni Mguni | 09 December 2022

Making laws: The National Planning Commission is proposing a law to support the monitoring and evaluation of programmes, policies and projects PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The splitting headache of poor implementation

Poor implementation of policies and projects has over the years grown to become the millstone around the neck of public finances, defying all sorts of interventions. This is despite the fact that budget revenues are tightening and more is required from every thebe spent. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports

Mbongeni Mguni | 05 December 2022

Shared space: Communities were hoping for a greater voice in CITES’ decision-making PIC: CONSERVATION ACTION TRUST

Tough choices loom for SADC after CITES

Government says Botswana and its neighbours will seek “diplomatic engagement” with the West African states which mounted a fierce campaign against the region at the CITES summit in Panama. However, Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI notes that after years of frustration, patience is running thin in the region

Mbongeni Mguni | 25 November 2022

Broken but Chosen Youth Seminar addresses youth crisis

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 25 November 2022

My life and times at Mmegi—Part 2

Thalefang Charles | 18 November 2022

Reaching out to underprivileged children

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 18 November 2022

Uneasy start for Botswana at CITES

Mbongeni Mguni | 19 November 2022

Russia debate turns KP’s Gaborone meeting into an all-nighter

Mbongeni Mguni | 14 November 2022

Rays of hope emerge for Botswana at CITES

Mbongeni Mguni | 14 November 2022

Kopong murder accused PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Kopong murder accused interfers with witnesses

New evidence has since emerged that the third accused in the Kopong murder trial, Outlwile Aston is interfering with witnesses.

UB employees down tools on Monday

Following failure to settle a remuneration dispute relating to the 2022–2023 salary increment, the University of Botswana Academic and Support Staff Union (UBASSU) has resolved to go on strike.

Ian Khama and Mokgweetsi Masisi during their happier time PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Stop fueling hatred between us- Masisi

If what President Mokgweetsi Masisi said over the weekend in Shoshong about former president Ian Khama is anything to go by, the two could smoke the peace pipe soon provided both parties are willing.

Forbes Under 30 PIC: BWGOVERNMENTFACEBOOKPAGE

Forbes Under 30 returns to Botswana

After debuting last year, the Forbes Under 30 Summit returns to Botswana for a second round with Gaborone set to play host from April 23–26, 2023.

'Accidental death' as brother shoots sister

Jwaneng police are investigating a tragic and fatal accident in which a 17-year-old boy accidentally shot his 24-year-old sister.

VP Lesang, Seretse dump BPF

After careful consideration of recent events in our politics, I have decided to make the hard and difficult decision to part ways with my comrades as the party is now being used in personal reconciliation negotiations and essentially being sold to the highest bidder for personal interest.” Meanwhile, another cadre Foster Seretse has also resigned from the party with immediate effect.

Son (31) attacks 79 aged mother

A fight between step father and step son has landed a 79-year-old woman of Botshabelo ward, Sese Village in hospital.

Tighten the law on drug dealers

Our youth are perishing; their once hopeful bright future is going down the drain; all because of illicit drugs.It is very easy to blame the addict, but it is not as simple as that! Drug dealing is a very lucrative business for some shameless people amongst our society and as such they have come up with tight strategies on how to push their business.Drug addiction is bad, and while the individual on drugs sometimes might have been the one who...

The Monitor Editor | 30 January 2023

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