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Friday, September 22, 2023

The outcome of the much-publicised visit to Zimbabwe by the SADC Panel of Elders is being kept under wraps. The panel was headed by Charles Tibone, former Labour Minister and Tati West legislator, who replaced the panel leader and former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete at the last minute.

Keto Segwai | 22 September 2023

Onslaught on democracy: Zimbabwe’s ZANU PF has a long record of outfoxing SADC and clinging to power PIC: XINHUA

Sharing insights: Dingake PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Reflections of my life journey, constitutional review in Botswana and African leadership challenges Pt 2

Why Constitutions? Firstly, Constitutions provide the foundation for almost every nation’s legal system. A Constitution is a statement of values and embodies a contract between the government and the people of any nation.

Hon Justice OBK Dingake | 22 September 2023

Gilt-edged opportunity: Khoemacau represents an opportunity for the local capital market to support citizen enterprise, the author argues

We need a Mindset Change on how we approach the mining sector

Newspaper reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Khoemacau Copper Mine in Toteng (about 50km from Maun) is about to be sold for likely $2 billion by the private equity firm called Global Natural Resources Investments PLC (GNRI).

Mphoeng Mphoeng | 22 September 2023

Sharing wisdom: Dingake PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Reflections of my life journey, constitutional review in Botswana and African leadership challenges - (part I)

My life journey from a village peasant boy in Bobonong to Port Moresby, in the Pacific, serving as a judge of the Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea, was totally unplanned, but it happened because education, other than being the greatest equalizer, is also the greatest enabler.

Hon Justice OBK Dingake | 20 September 2023

Truth to power: Ruto addresses the Africa Climate Summit last week PIC: SUPPLIED

Financing tops agenda at Africa Climate Summit

The issue of funding the continent’s energy transition once again took centre stage at last week’s inaugural Africa Climate Summit. Africans once again demanded that the developed world, which is most responsible for polluting the planet, bear the bulk of the cost of cleaning it up.

Baboki Kayawe | 15 September 2023

Africa is among the regions with a high TB burden globally

Africa needs multisectoral action funding for TB

Tuberculosis (TB) advocates globally are pushing for ambitious strategic goals that require equally motivated multi-sectoral cooperation and action – including meaningful funding increases – for Africans to better respond to and defeat TB.

Lydia Buzaalirwa | 08 September 2023

A gender-equal society will move us all forward

I am extremely fortunate. I was born in Dominica to a father who was part of a generation of great Caribbean men. He believed in equality, and he believed in me.

The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC* | 08 September 2023

Fare thee well my brother, my Cde

"The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones." This seminary message by Mark Antony, will draw the outline or contours of this eulogy.

Moeti Mohwasa | 07 September 2023

Kwelagobe with Mogae and the late Sir Ketumile

Sir Seretse's misgivings about Botswana's constitution

Daniel Kwelagobe, who was Botswana’s longest-serving MP and Cabinet minister, turns 80 today. In this excerpt from his forthcoming memoirs, he reflects on Botswana’s Constitution

Correspondent | 04 September 2023

Legend: Miller is regarded as a master in Western literature
PIC: NOSWEATSHAKESPEARE.COM

Do you know Something?

To know something is to be uniquely good in that thing. This will be so despite the risk or doubt of performing that thing before others.

Bongi D D M Radipati | 18 August 2023

Constitution Review: Masisi’s opportunity for legacy project

Keto Segwai | 18 August 2023

BOSETU Annual Conference Revamps For Wider Audience

Correspondent | 14 August 2023

Free wills for 100 BOSETU members

Correspondent | 14 August 2023

The mental health discussion returns

Archie Mokoka | 11 August 2023

Female soldier commits suicide

A 29-year-old female Botswana Defence Force soldier based at Glen Valley barracks allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself yesterday morning.

Closeup video: Axe with blood in hand on the dark background. Drops of blood flow down the blade of an ax. Murderer or butcher, halloween theme

Mineworker hacks wife to death, commits suicide

FRANCISTOWN: In a tragic incident currently under investigation, a 41-year-old man from Hubona brutally killed his 39-year-old wife using an axe and then took his own life in their living room.

Spilling the beans: Pilane claims the BDP benefits from government tenders PICS: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Explosive gov't tender testimony reveals Chinese influence

Spilling the beans on the alleged behind-the-scenes dealings of the powerful, scorned nephew to President Mokgweetsi Masisi in his court papers has revealed how a Chinese businessman influenced the First Family.

Speaking out: Tebogo during the athletes' welcome ceremony PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Letsile calls for better treatment

World Athletics Championships silver and bronze medallist, Letsile Tebogo, has called for improved treatment of athletes as they prepare for competitions.

Close Up Of Man Hands Holding A Woman Hands For Rape And Sexual Abuse, Anti-trafficking And Stopping

Rape-accused nurse has case to answer

A Lobatse Magistrate found a nurse stationed at Goodhope Primary Hospital, Goitsemang Bareki, has a matter to answer where he stands accused of raping his former girlfriend.

Butale's fresh bid for presidency hits a snag

Biggie Butale's latest escapade, in his unconventional bid to return to the leadership of the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF), has encountered a setback.

The weatherman who disappeared from TV screens

The phrases ‘metlhala ya dinonyane’ or ‘e beile mo matlapaneng’ became synonymous with Radithupa Radithupa’s weather reports on Botswana Television (Btv).

Happy Independence Day!

Independence Day holds immense significance for Batswana as a whole. It offers a moment for reflection and celebration of the country's achievements, while also prompting introspection.We must honestly assess whether the number of years of independence aligns with the progress we have made. While there is certainly much to celebrate, there are also pressing issues that require the attention of relevant stakeholders. Many Batswana are facing...

The Monitor Editor | 25 September 2023

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