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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Zebras coach, Mogomotsi 'Teenage' Mpote has recalled veteran attacking midfielder, Mogakolodi Ngele as the national team prepares for an Africa Cup of Nations final qualifier against Libya in Francistown on June 17.

Staff Writer | 30 May 2023

Zebras squad

Gospel legend, Phempheretlhe ‘Bafana’ Pheto took the audience back in the years with some of his old songs PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Nkokowe's Live recording reveals Tswana beauty

A number of Setswana language lovers flocked the Maitisong Theatre in Maruapula School where they witnessed the beauty of Setswana culture through poetry, jazz, gospel and traditional dance.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 29 May 2023

SUSPENDED: Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) president, Simon Modisaemang

Motorsport body suspends president

The Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) has slapped its president, Simon Modisaemang with an indefinite suspension, Sport Monitor has learned.

Kabelo Boranabi | 29 May 2023

Botswana Swimming Sport Association (BSSA) affiliates ushered in a new executive committee on Saturday PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Matthews takes over at Swimming

Kgaotsang Matthews is the new Botswana Swimming Sport Association (BSSA) president after emerging victorious against Gondo Gondo in the highly contested elections on Saturday.

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 May 2023

Kosmas Mamloukos is the overall winner of the 2 Rivers Off-Road held in the Rakola Farms on Saturday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Mamaloukos triumphs in season opener

METSIMOTLHABE: Kosmas Mamloukos has continued his good run on the bike as he won the Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) national championship.

Kabelo Boranabi | 29 May 2023

Chadibe FC will go into second leg of the Premier League promotional play-off with a slight lead PIC: Chadibe FC

Tshireletso warns Chadibe ahead of second leg

CHADIBE: VTM head coach, Leutlwetse Tshireletso has warned that Chadibe FC will not have it easy during the second leg of the Botswana Premier League (BPL) promotional playoff this coming weekend at the VTM Arena in Gamononyane.

Chakalisa Dube | 29 May 2023

Gaborone United players celebrate after beating rivals, Township Rollers in the Orange FA Cup semi final yesterday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

'Piro' gets one more against Rollers

Gaborone United (GU) head coach, Pontsho ‘Piro’ Moloi once again led his side to a derby win against city rivals, Township Rollers yesterday.

Kabelo Boranabi | 29 May 2023

Monaiwa, Sebele dominate sprints

Thapelo Monaiwa and Tsaone Sebele proved that they are the fastest in the field as they won the senior men and women 100m races.

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 May 2023

Orapa United and Masitaoka game ended in penalty shoot out PIC: MONIRUL BHUIYAN

Ostriches prevail once again on penalties

Orapa United have once again proved their mettle in penalty shootouts when they knocked Masitaoka out of the Orange FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.

Larona Makhaiza | 29 May 2023

Ball in DC’s court: Eleven Angels will appear for a hearing
PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Angels to face the music over broadcast ‘breach’

FRANCISTOWN: Premier League rookies, Eleven Angels will soon appear before a Botswana Football League (BFL) Disciplinary Committee (DC) for breaching the league’s broadcasting rules and regulations.

Chakalisa Dube | 26 May 2023

Scribes battle for P1,000 in table-tennis tourney

Kabelo Boranabi | 26 May 2023

Kgomela, Morapedi head for GU exit

Kabelo Boranabi | 26 May 2023

Broke Great North rugby club forced out

Calistus Kolantsho | 26 May 2023

Basupang’s story of pain and betrayal

Calistus Kolantsho | 26 May 2023

A season of heartaches and under-performance

Gideon Gobusamang Nkala | 26 May 2023

Chadibe given thumbs up for play-off

Chakalisa Dube | 26 May 2023

Mercy Thebe leaves Limkokwing

Limkokwing University has lost one of its pioneer staff members, Mercy Thebe who has served the university for the past 16 years.

Hive of activity: Kgale Shopping complex PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Spar purchases Kgale Shopping Centre from Kirbys

Tsetseng Retail Group, the operator of Spar stores around the country, has moved to purchase the Kgale Shopping Complex, where the supermarket chain is an anchor tenant.

Public warned against unlicensed investments

Bank of Botswana (BoB), the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA), and law enforcement agencies have revealed that they are investigating reports of suspected pyramid and ponzi schemes, or similar investment vehicles, operating in Botswana, allegedly involved in unfair and fraudulent trading practices.

Khama loses

Former president, Ian Khama has lost a case in which he was challenging the interpretation and constitutionality of section 5(1)(b) of the Extradition Act of 1962 1 (the Act) before the South African High Court.

‘Lies, Damn Lies... and Statistics’

*The diamond industry is in crisis... and Botswana is going rogue!

We are exporting jobs - Gare

FRANCISTOWN: Government is worried that the country is exporting a lot of jobs by not adding value to its resources.

Pilane and his lawyer Moesi PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Accusations of ‘fake’ papers in Masisi’s relatives tender feud

The 549.6 million water tender battle that has pitted President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s sister and nephew has now gotten dirtier with accusations of ‘fake’ documents flying around.

GBV: The big elephant in the room

Sadly, the country seems not to have proper tools and the extent to which women and the girl-child are being abused is not adequately measured.Almost every week there are reports of women being attacked by their significant others and while men are attacked as well, women seem to be more on the receiving end.On May 24, 2023 news broke that a woman who was receiving support from the Botswana Gender-Based Violence Prevention Centre in Gaborone, was...

The Monitor Editor | 29 May 2023

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Angels to face the music over broadcast ‘breach’

Scribes battle for P1,000 in table-tennis tourney

Kgomela, Morapedi head for GU exit

Broke Great North rugby club forced out

Basupang’s story of pain and betrayal

A season of heartaches and under-performance

Chadibe given thumbs up for play-off

Mercy Thebe leaves Limkokwing

Spar purchases Kgale Shopping Centre from Kirbys

Public warned against unlicensed investments

Khama loses

‘Lies, Damn Lies... and Statistics’

We are exporting jobs - Gare

Accusations of ‘fake’ papers in Masisi’s relatives tender feud

GBV: The big elephant in the room