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Monday, November 27, 2023

Jwaneng Galaxy's head coach, Morena Ramoreboli is demanding respect for his side after pulling a historic away win to Wydad Athletic Club (Wydad Casablanca).

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 November 2023

Thabang Sesinyi celebrates his goal against Wydad PIC: BEIN SPORTS

DISAPPOINTED: Eleven Angels head coach, Seemo Mpatane PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Mpatane unimpressed with referee's decisions

Eleven Angels head coach, Seemo Mpatane was left disenchanted with the level of match officiating when his side lost 3-0 to Gaborone United (GU) in a Botswana Premier League game played at the National Stadium on Saturday night.

Larona Makhaiza | 27 November 2023

Thabang Ofitlhile (Yellow) of Notwane battles for the ball against Bakang Leshona (Black) of Mochudi Centre Chiefs PIC: KENNEDY RMOKONE

A classic in the jungle

The SSG ground surrounded by the thick bushes on Saturday afternoon produced an entertaining Debswana First Division South league match between fallen giants, Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Notwane.

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 November 2023

Nico United missed several chances and settled for a draw against BDF XI PIC.Nico United

Nico coach bemoans poor pre-season

FRANCISTOWN: Nico United coach, Patrick Molefe has partly attributed the team’s bad run to a poor pre-season. Molefe was addressing the media after Nico played to a 1-1 draw against the hosts BDF XI at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium on Saturday.

Chakalisa Dube | 27 November 2023

MOLEPOLOLE 25 November 2023, Kutlwano volleyball team (men) celebrating after winning the Golden Cup in Molepolole after beating Police 3-2 sets in the final on 25 November 2023. In women category Police becomes champion while Kutlwano become runners up. Pic: Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)

The Big House humbles Police

MOLEPOLOLE: Kutlwano and Police men displayed one of the most electrifying volleyball game during the Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) Golden Cup final played here over the weekend. Kutlwano are the champions after beating Police 3-2 in a tightly contested final.

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 November 2023

The meeting was expected to discuss players' transfer policy PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Softball meeting flops

The much anticipated Botswana Softball Association (BSA) Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) that was set for Saturday flopped because the majority of the members including some of the executive committee were absent, leading to the collapse of the quorum.

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 November 2023

Eyeing a good start: Jwaneng Galaxy will play Morocco’s Wydad PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Galaxy face tough day in Morocco

League champions, Jwaneng Galaxy are taking a day off from the Botswana Premier League (BPL) duties as they turn their attention to the Champions League group stage fixtures. Galaxy kick-start proceedings with a tricky away tie against Morocco's Wydad Athletic Club (also known as Wydad Casablanca).

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 November 2023

Unwanted: Mwaanga is not Nare’s preferred choice PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Chico wants someone younger not Mwaanga

Extension Gunners head coach, Daniel 'Chico' Nare has told the club it was supposed to be 'younger' and not 'Mwaanga' after the executive committee appointed, Stanley Mwaanga as his assistant. Last week, Gunners named Stanley Mwaanga as Chico's assistant, but the head coach has revealed that, instead, he wanted someone younger and not Mwaanga.

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 November 2023

Accused: Magang is accused of ruling with an iron fist PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Magang faces revolt

Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president, Tsosi Magang is facing a revolt as she stands accused of ruling with an iron fist. Vice president-beach volleyball, Batsho Ruth Mbangwa, who was voted into office last year, has quit with media relations and marketing officer, Mpho Tlhaselo expected to follow suit. Critics accuse BVF president, Magang of bulldozing the executive committee.

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 November 2023

On the right path: The Zebras were impressive against Guinea PIC: BFA

Five lessons from Zebras historic victory

The Zebras started their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign on a very sour note losing to Mozambique at the Obed Itani Chilume last week Thursday. Five days later they displayed a flawless performance to down a star-studded Guinea at the same venue. Mmegi Staffer CHAKALISA DUBE picks five key lessons from Tuesday’s gratifying 1-0 victory in what was coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa’s second match

Chakalisa Dube | 24 November 2023

Lack of venue hurts volleyball

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 November 2023

BNSC reconsiders netball proposal

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 November 2023

Gaborone could miss out on top tournaments

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 November 2023

Deaf swimmer thrives against odds

Calistus Kolantsho | 24 November 2023

Botswana chess stars keep title at home

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 November 2023

Botswana chess stars keep title at home

CALISTUS KOLANTSHO | 22 November 2023

Masisi family in a court drama

A contradiction in his initial statement may cost President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s nephew Olebile Pilane big in the case before court.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

‘Jwaneng mine built on Masisi’s borehole a historical fact’

Even though President Mokgweetsi Masisi has corrected his earlier statements that the Jwaneng mine was built on his father Setlhomo Masisi’s borehole, government has now corrected Masisi stating that the statement made in Sese village few months ago is a historical fact.

Magang faces revolt

Helping hand: Delegates during the recent launch of the Girls Inspire Initiative

BOU launches Girls Inspire Initiative

In order to close the gap between male dominance and the girl child, the Botswana Open University (BOU) in collaboration with Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and Southern African Development Community Centre For Distance Education, recently established an initiative entitled Girls Inspire.

‘Jacaranda School gratuity scammers busted’

FRANCISTOWN: The director and the public relations officer (PRO) at Jacaranda School in Block 5 ingloriously appeared in court today to face a single count of forgery.

Minet Botswana celebrates market dominance in style

Leading broker and advanced pension administrator Minet Botswana held a successful golf day to the auspicious pleasure of an array of dignitaries at the Stanbic bank golf club.

The IEC was recently taken by the UDC to the High Court on a certificate of urgency PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Elections may not be held in 2024 – IEC

FRANCISTOWN: The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) fears that the general elections that are anticipated to take place in October 2024 may not be held if the Court of Appeal (CoA) does not entertain its urgent application against the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).

Molepolole unrest: Urgent attention on missing person cases

From Jakoba's mysterious disappearance on November 9 to the grim discovery of his remains at Mosinki Lands, a gap in the response mechanisms of the police and village leadership has been laid bare. The community's anger is evident, seen in the attack on Bakang Masole, the man found driving Jakoba's taxi and the main suspect, and the subsequent riot. Residents express discontent, citing a troubling trend of missing persons cases often...

The Monitor Editor | 27 November 2023

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