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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Serie A games postponed after death of Pope Francis

Monday's four scheduled matches in the top flight of Italian football have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis.

Staff Writer | 22 April 2025

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Chamisa abandons CCC

Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has abandoned the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) name following a sustained assault to snatch the party from him by his opponents.

NewsDay Zimbabwe | 25 January 2024

Singer Kelly Khumalo at the center of deceased boyfriend , soccer star Senzo Meyiwa murder trial again

Meyiwa case investigator accused of offering cash for cooperation

Defence attorney Thulani Mngomezulu has alleged that the lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, Bongani Gininda, offered one of the accused R3 million in exchange for cooperating.

SABC News | 25 January 2024

Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis charged with 1996 murder of rapper

US police have charged a former gang leader with the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, a breakthrough in a long-running case still gripping the public.

BBC.COM . | 30 September 2023

Submarine Titanic. PIC INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

Last hope for Titanic five as rescue mission enters final hours

Story by Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter For Mailonline:Last hope for Titanic five as rescue mission enters final hours: French vessel carrying deep-sea diving robot reaches search zone with missing sub's oxygen supply running out at 12.08pm (7.08am EST) - as map shows ships scrambling to site to join frantic hunt.

Mail Online | 22 June 2023

EFF 'NATIONAL SHUTDOWN' UPDATES

EFF members have gathered at Pretoria's Church Square as they peacefully march and sing around the Paul Kruger Statue during the national shutdown.

Correspondent | 20 March 2023

President of the United states of America Joe Biden

Classified files found at Biden's former private office

The US justice department is reviewing documents marked classified found in President Joe Biden's former office at a think tank, the White House says.

Correspondent | 10 January 2023

Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria

A Tanzanian passenger plane has crashed into Lake Victoria as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba, killing at least 19 people. Of the 43 people on...

BBC.COM . | 07 November 2022

Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after just 45 days in the job

The PM said her successor will be elected in a Tory leadership contest, to be completed in the next week. Tory MPs urged Ms Truss to go after her government was engulfed by political turmoil, following the ditching of most of her economic policies.

Correspondent | 20 October 2022

UK Prime Minister Johnson resigns

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative leader and will step down as prime minister when a new leader is found.

BBC.COM . | 07 July 2022

US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights

BBC.COM . | 24 June 2022

Afghan earthquake: Hundreds killed and scores wounded, says state media

BBC.COM . | 22 June 2022

Biden approves return of US troops to Somalia

BBC.COM . | 17 May 2022

Burkina Faso: Former president sentenced to life over Sankara murder

BBC.COM . | 06 April 2022

South Africa: Ramaphosa ends Covid restrictions

BBC.COM . | 05 April 2022

Tanzania opens auction for hunting of old wildlife

BBC.COM . | 22 March 2022

Doctor and patient. PIC: REWIRENEWSGROUP.COM

Patients left in the lurch as doctors ‘strike’

There is the olden saying goes that reads ‘when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers’ and it is true for the current impasse between civil service doctors and the employer.

BNF Women’s League elections set tone for leadership battle

With three women set to compete against each other at the upcoming Botswana National Front (BNF) Women’s League (WL) elections, the race is becoming increasingly intense. The contenders are Monica Molome, the current president Katlego Morolong and Tebogo Khakhu who are all vying for leadership in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive contest.

BEPA elections tommorow

The stage is set for a battle for Botswana's entertainment soul as members of the Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association (BEPA) head to the polls tomorrow to elect new leadership.

MISA Botswana stands in solidarity with all who mourn at this difficult time
PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Condolence message from MISA Botswana

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana Chapter extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Lebogang Mosikare, the Mmegi/The Monitor journalist who was based in Francistown.

Galani was fired from work last year PIC: SHARON MATHALA

Fired BIUST whistleblower seeks reinstatement

An ex-employee of the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Dr Malatsi Galani who was fired from work last year for filing a case of corruption and office abuse against the University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Otlogetse Totolo isn't giving up without a fight.

Liquidator secures P5m more from CMB missing funds

The liquidator of Capital Management Botswana (CMB) has secured P5 million more from the management’s missing funds after the High Court ordered that prominent attorney, Gabriel Kanjabanga refund the liquidator.

University of Botswana PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Trial looms for former UB academic accused of rape

The state is set to proceed to trial in a case involving retired University of Botswana (UB) professor and suspended member of Botswana Congress Party (BCP), Brothers Malema, after bringing up eight witnesses against the accused.

Khama and gov't must step right

Whilst the government seeks to clarify boundaries between elected councillors and Dikgosi, and Khama defends the autonomy of Bogosi, this dispute musn't spiral into division. All parties must step back, breathe, and commit to dialogue rooted in mutual respect and the rule of law.Botswana’s strength lies in its unique blend of modern democracy and deep-rooted tradition. Dikgosi, as custodians of culture and community justice, hold immense...

The Monitor Editor | 29 April 2025

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