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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Billiards Confederation to send four players to Commonwealth champs

Botswana National team players will be rubbing shoulders with the best billiards players of the world in Mauritius from July 2 to July 6.

Staff Writer | 17 June 2025

Boineelo Moleofi will once again represent the country in the Heyball discipline

Throwing punches: Bagwasi (left) delivers a blow on his opponent

Bagwasi upbeat ahead of Africa title challenge

Hard-hitting boxer, Kagiso Bagwasi, is upbeat ahead of his International Boxing Organisation (IBO) Africa Championship title challenge against South Africa’s Boyd Allen tomorrow in Sandton.

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 June 2025

The first meal: Mares pictured after touch down in Morocco this week PIC: BFA

Mares acclimatising in Morocco

Mares have safely arrived in Tangier, Morocco, ahead of their campaign in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).

correspondent | 20 June 2025

Old legs: The Clash of the Legends moves to Francistown and will involve four teams PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Legends dust off cobwebs in Ghetto

The legs might have a lot of mileage and the knees are cracking but on Saturday, the region's yesteryear football stars will turn back the hands of time in Francistown.

Kabelo Boranabi | 20 June 2025

Jwaneng Galaxy and Security Systems players fighting over suspicious liquid allegedly poured by members of Galaxy bench PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

‘Muti-ball’ mars football's decisive weekend

As the Orange FA Cup title and a Premier League spot were were being determined this past weekend, the contest reached fever pitch and once again the local game found itself caught between the 'spills and the beads'.

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 June 2025

Jwaneng Galaxy players celebrate during their Orange FA Cup final tie against Security Systems on Friday night PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Galaxy’s long season ends in FA Cup triumph

Jwaneng Galaxy have successfully defended their Orange FA Cup title with a 2-0 win over Security Systems in a final played at the National Stadium on Friday evening.

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 June 2025

WAITING FOR ANOTHER CHANCE: Security Systems head coach, David Botlhasitse. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Bothasitse fears for his Systems' future

Security Systems head coach, David ‘Lefty’ Bothasitse fears purported changes at the club could lead to his exit. Bothasitse led Systems to the Orange FA Cup final loss over the weekend. They have also been relegated to the second tier league for the first time since attaining promotion in 2016.

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 June 2025

Calender Stars celebrate after their first ever promotion to the Premier League PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Calendar Stars shine into Premier League

JWANENG: Calendar Stars have punched their ticket to the Premier League, but not without a nervy afternoon at Galaxy Stadium where Young Stars made them sweat all the way to full-time.

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 June 2025

OFF TO MOROCCO: The Botswana Football Association hosted a send off ceremony for the Mares yesterday

Mares told to remove underdog tag

As the Mares jet off to Morocco today (Tuesday) for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025, acting Minister of Sports and Arts (MOSA), Lawrence Ookeditse has implored the team to forego the underdogs title.

Larona Makhaiza | 17 June 2025

Hattingh-Pridgeon (left) with Zambia’s Foloko

Hattingh-Pridgeon elected into world judo body

Former Botswana Judo Federation president, Estony Hattingh-Pridgeon has made history after she was elected to the International Judo Federation (IJF) executive committee.

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 June 2025

Union dismisses Kelebeng on School Sport

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 June 2025

Sports Act review shrouded in controversy

Calistus Kolantsho | 16 June 2025

Nowe in dreamland ahead of Diamond League debut

Calistus Kolantsho | 13 June 2025

Orange spends P2.5m on 6th edition

Larona Makhaiza | 13 June 2025

Orange, BFA in talks to renew deal

Larona Makhaiza | 20 June 2025

A final of contrasts

Kabelo Boranabi | 13 June 2025

UB murder suspect to be arraigned tomorrow

The suspect in the murder of a 47-year-old woman the University in Botswana (UB) is set to be arraigned before the Extension II Magistrate Court tomorrow at 0830am following his arrest in less than 24 hours.

Someone needs to be held accountable – Magistrate

Extension II Chief Magistrate Kamogelo Mmesi has lashed out at the state for what she described as a lack of diligence, stating that the death of 47-year-old Magadi Mokganelwa could have been prevented had those responsible done their jobs.

Botswana’s horticultural sector grows stronger amid climate pressures

The Botswana horticulture has made significant strides, now meeting 79% of the country’s national vegetable and fruit demand, although there are challenges besieging the sector, BusinessMonitor has learnt.

BOTSWANA-CHINA BUSINESS FORUM.PIC.MIN OF TRADE AND ENTERPRENEURSHIP

Botswana secures access to China beef market

Botswana has secured access to China’s lucrative beef market after signing a long-awaited export protocol at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meetings currently underway.

Brutal murder shocks UB staff

The University of Botswana (UB) was on Monday rocked by a brutal murder incident when a man allegedly stabbed and killed his former partner in front of her helpless colleagues, before fleeing the scene.

Wits end: Local taxi operators have run out of options against the new rideshare services

Taxi Assc concedes market share to ride-hailing apps

The Gaborone Taxi Association has conceded defeat in its ongoing battle against digital ride-hailing apps, as more of these services continue to launch into the local market.

Duo nabbed in possession of lion teeth

Two men aged between 26 and 38 from Thito ward in Maun landed in hot water after they were found in possession of teeth suspected to be of a lion, raising fears of increased poaching activity in the area.

Our food safety matters

We commend the GCC inspectors for their vigilance in uncovering serious hygiene violations at establishments like Pick 'n Pay (South Ring Mall), Bravo Restaurant (Main Mall), Chicken Twist (Bonnington), Spar (Main Mall Bakery and Butchery), Choppies Butchery, Pie Time, and Fours Bakery. Their decisive action which includes temporary closures, confiscation of unsafe food, and laying charges sends a powerful, necessary message: food safety is...

The Monitor Editor | 17 June 2025

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Hattingh-Pridgeon elected into world judo body

Union dismisses Kelebeng on School Sport

Sports Act review shrouded in controversy

Nowe in dreamland ahead of Diamond League debut

Orange spends P2.5m on 6th edition

Orange, BFA in talks to renew deal

A final of contrasts

UB murder suspect to be arraigned tomorrow

Someone needs to be held accountable – Magistrate

Botswana’s horticultural sector grows stronger amid climate pressures

Botswana secures access to China beef market

Brutal murder shocks UB staff

Taxi Assc concedes market share to ride-hailing apps

Duo nabbed in possession of lion teeth

Our food safety matters