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Monday, June 05, 2023

FRANCISTOWN: Nata-Gweta legislator, Polson Majaga has spoken out for the first time since an accident that claimed 22 lives along the A3 Road. Several major villages in his constituency are along the A3.

Chakalisa Dube | 05 June 2023

Majaga PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Accused walks free after 'biting constable’s ear off'

The state has failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt against a man they charged for biting a police constable's ear off late last year.

Sharon Mathala | 05 June 2023

Seven express Serowe West interest on BPF ticket

Seven members of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) have expressed interest to contest the impending Serowe West constituency parliamentary seat.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 June 2023

Escalating GBV cases troubling—BCP

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) said it is concerned with the escalating cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV), many with fatal consequences.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 06 June 2023

Serame backs Masisi's assertions on gov't-De Beers talks

FRANCISTOWN: The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Peggy Serame has strongly backed President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s stance that Botswana should get more from its relationship with De Beers.

Chakalisa Dube | 05 June 2023

Side by side-Cook says De Beers is proud of its partners in producer countries and the broader industry PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

De Beers opens Tracr to broader industry

LAS VEGAS: Diamond giant, De Beers, has opened up its blockchain traceability platform, Tracr, to the broader industry, providing sector-wide provenance as the industry fights to distinguish ethically sourced stones from the Russian production still flowing into the global market despite sanctions.

Mbongeni Mguni | 05 June 2023

UNICEF Head of External Communication and Advocacy, Tuduetso Kelapile

Invest in child protection, UNICEF implores mining sector

UNICEF has called on the mining sector to invest in the prevention of violence against children as the country experiences a surge in cases of defilement and rape.

Staff Writer | 05 June 2023

Botshabelo woman's killer still on the run

FRANCISTOWN: Police are still looking for an unknown individual who is suspected of murdering a 31-year-old female in the Selebi-Phikwe’s Botshabelo West area.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 05 June 2023

Police engage Interpol for A3 tragedy

FRANCISTOWN: Police say they have roped in the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to assist in identifying the family of a Zambian driver who is one of the 22 lives lost in the A3 road accident.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 05 June 2023

BPF factions finally reconcile

After months of the Botswana Patriotic Front’s (BPF) bitter infighting, the party’s executive leadership has reported that the meeting held in Rustenburg, South Africa (SA) last Thursday has attained total peace with factions choosing reconciliation.

Ryder Gabathuse | 05 June 2023

Khama lambasts Butale at BPF rally

Mompati Tlhankane | 05 June 2023

BPF NEC suspends Butale

Staff Writer | 05 June 2023

‘You are too suspicious’, Kgosi tells State

Mpho Mokwape | 02 June 2023

Masisi finally shows Katlholo the door

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 02 June 2023

DCEC details Kgosi clash trigger

Mpho Mokwape | 02 June 2023

CJ speaks on the state of the judiciary

Sharon Mathala | 02 June 2023

Dada dragged into Masisi family tender dispute

Motor magnate and Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) treasurer, Satar Dada has been dragged into President Mokgweetsi Masisi's family dispute as more details come to light in the legal war over a government tender.

Hosting: Masisi is due to hiat six African heads of state next month

Seven heads of state for US, Africa Business Summit

Heads of state of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Zambia and Eswatini have been confirmed to join Presideng Mokgweetsi Masisi at next month's US Africa Business Summit to be held in Gaborone.

Hiding in the dark: Cyber criminals target Botswana due to its relatively high per capita wealth and weak controls or awareness amongst many corporates and users

Cyber attacks hit parastatals

The Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) and the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) have become the latest targets of cyber criminals, with both organisations reporting phishing attacks this week.

A3 road accident claims 22 lives

A horrific fatal accident has occurred along the A3 road (Francistown-Nata road), just near Marapong village after a Sprinter mini bus headed to Maun from Francistown collided with a truck.

Masisi finally shows Katlholo the door

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has finally fired the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) Director-General (DG) Tymon Katlholo barely three months before his contract expires after placing him on suspension for a year.

Father allegedly rapes five-year-old daughter

A 29-year-old man of Extension 5 in Palapye was arrested after he allegedly raped his five-year-old biological daughter last Friday.

DCEC details Kgosi clash trigger

The Senior Assistant Director of the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC), Ngadzi Matshameko has detailed events that led to the long ongoing investigations against former spy boss Isaac Kgosi.

Something ought to be done about deadly A3 Road

The accident which happened near Marapong village comes after yet another horrific accident which claimed 16 lives in July last year near Hubona. These stats don’t include other accidents where fatalities were not as many as the two.While several factors may have contributed to the two accidents and many others, many believe the biggest with that road is the bad state that the road is in. Unconfirmed reports in the most recent accident state...

The Monitor Editor | 05 June 2023

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BPF factions finally reconcile

Khama lambasts Butale at BPF rally

BPF NEC suspends Butale

‘You are too suspicious’, Kgosi tells State

Masisi finally shows Katlholo the door

DCEC details Kgosi clash trigger

CJ speaks on the state of the judiciary

Dada dragged into Masisi family tender dispute

Seven heads of state for US, Africa Business Summit

Cyber attacks hit parastatals

A3 road accident claims 22 lives

Masisi finally shows Katlholo the door

Father allegedly rapes five-year-old daughter

DCEC details Kgosi clash trigger

Something ought to be done about deadly A3 Road