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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Murder accused strips, feigns sleep in court

In a dramatic court session, Lobatse Magistrate's Court came to a standstill last week when an offender in an assault case resorted to extreme measures to disrupt proceedings.

Sharon Mathala | 20 September 2023

Lobatse Magistrate court

BONU SG reinstated

Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) secretary-general Lebogang Phillip who was recently suspended by the annual general conference (AGC) has been reinstated to his office.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 20 September 2023

BAC hailed for providing quality education training

FRANCISTOWN: The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) assistant minister, Aubrey Lesaso has hailed the Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) for continuing to play an essential role in the training and development of Batswana in Francistown and other northern areas.

Lebogang Mosikare | 20 September 2023

Mater Spei students queuing to get inside the school FILE PIC

Mater Spei students urged to up their game

FRANCISTOWN: Lawrence Lecha, a distinguished lawyer and alumnus of Mater Spei College, has urged students to strive for academic excellence and restore their revered institution to its former glory.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 20 September 2023

Gospel Music Awards to include international artists

The annual Gospel Music Awards (GMA) have returned bigger and better for the fourth edition. They have thus become some of the few local awards if not the only ones to recognize international artists in their awards ceremony.

Larona Makhaiza | 20 September 2023

Kazungula police are still looking for a woman who dumped a foetus into a sewerline PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Police probe five women over a lifeless foetus

FRANCISTOWN: Police in Kazungula are questioning five women in relation to the death of a foetus, which was found in their sewerline at their rented place at Lesoma village.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 19 September 2023

Future leaders: Parents have been applauded for helping instil Botho on their children PIC: REBAONE MOAKOFI

‘Determination pays’

De Beers senior process operator, Tshiamo Kenaape, has given Bonnington Junior Secondary School (JSS) students a fitting and rousing motivation that puts much emphasis on the significance of ordinary efforts to attain success.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 19 September 2023

Khama warns BDP: I have a plan

Former president and Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) patron, Ian Khama, has sent out warnings to the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) at a BPF extraordinary congress, which he participated in virtually.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 18 September 2023

Tensions flare at BCP in Selebi Phikwe West

Tempers are flaring as the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) gears up for its Selebi-Phikwe West constituency primaries. The contest arose due to the departure of Dithapelo Keorapetse from the party to join the Umbrella for Democratic Party (UDC), leaving a void to be filled.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 September 2023

Ditshupo, Adansonia to host Jehovah’s Witnesses convention

After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organisations in the world has once again chosen Ditshupo Hall and Adansonia Convention Centre to host its global three-day event, the 2023 'Exercise Patience!' Convention.

Correspondent | 18 September 2023

Masisi calls for G77 assistance

Mompati Tlhankane | 18 September 2023

BOFEPUSU in shambles

Chakalisa Dube | 18 September 2023

Man found dead at The Fields parking lot

Pini Bothoko | 18 September 2023

Police investigate three serious accidents

Pini Bothoko | 18 September 2023

Cops plead against bar owners', motorists' loud noise

Pini Bothoko | 18 September 2023

Two pedestrians perish in separate mishaps

Pini Bothoko | 18 September 2023

Proposed venue: Motlhaba Stadium in Gabane will be built from scratch

AFCON bid faces hurdles

As the nation holds its collective breath ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid winner announcement on September 27, it has emerged assessors raised three key issues that could dent Botswana's chances, Mmegi Sport has learnt.

Badubi out of the frying pan into the fire

For the new Botswana Badminton Association (BBA) interim president, Modisaotsile Badubi, it is like jumping from the frying pan into the fire.

Khama to sue Mmusi over corruption allegations

Former president Ian Khama has threatened to sue the Minister of Defence and Security, Kagiso Mmusi following the minister’s damning statement labelling him (Khama) a corrupt president who milked government coffers to benefit his family.

Khama warns BDP: I have a plan

Man left with only keys of his Dyna

Police in Moshupa are investigating a case in which a 43-year-oldman woke up in the morning to find his truck missing. The incident happened last week.

Rari, Motshegwa hang BOFEPUSU boots

After a decade-long at the helm as the federation’s scribe, Tobokani Rari, Botswana Federation of Public, Private and Parastatal Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) secretary-general, will hang his federation boots.

Troubles ahead: Butale faces hefty legal costs PIC:MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Butale’s half a million pula presidency cost

In his pursuit for restoration as the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) president, Biggie Butale has thus far accumulated costs estimated at over P500,000.

Bravo, Matlala JSS for recognising employees!

Last Friday, Matlala Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Tlokweng did just that – they organised an event to honour their teachers and support staff. This gesture is truly commendable, as teachers occupy a pivotal role in the lives of our children.To be completely candid, teachers are the ones who shape our children from a very tender age, investing a significant amount of time in their growth and development. It's not uncommon to hear parents...

The Monitor Editor | 18 September 2023

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Ditshupo, Adansonia to host Jehovah’s Witnesses convention

Masisi calls for G77 assistance

BOFEPUSU in shambles

Man found dead at The Fields parking lot

Police investigate three serious accidents

Cops plead against bar owners', motorists' loud noise

Two pedestrians perish in separate mishaps

AFCON bid faces hurdles

Badubi out of the frying pan into the fire

Khama to sue Mmusi over corruption allegations

Khama warns BDP: I have a plan

Man left with only keys of his Dyna

Rari, Motshegwa hang BOFEPUSU boots

Butale’s half a million pula presidency cost

Bravo, Matlala JSS for recognising employees!