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Friday, February 03, 2023

African spy chiefs deliberate on security matters

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General (DG) Peter Magosi has revealed that African countries continue to share vital intelligence amongst member states in the quest to bring about peace and security.

Sharon Mathala | 03 February 2023

Masisi and Magosi during the official opening of the 18th CISSA conference PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Official opening of The 18th session of the CISSA Conference in Gaborone. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Kopong murder accused persons apearing in court PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Kopong murder accused await bail verdict

On Monday next week, Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court will make a determination on a verdict of bail application by Kopong murder accused Outlwile Aston, Leufty Kosie and Oageng Moagi Letsholo.

Larona Makhaiza | 03 February 2023

UB employees down tools on Monday

Following failure to settle a remuneration dispute relating to the 2022–2023 salary increment, the University of Botswana Academic and Support Staff Union (UBASSU) has resolved to go on strike.

Innocent Selatlhwa | 03 February 2023

Son (31) attacks 79 aged mother

A fight between step father and step son has landed a 79-year-old woman of Botshabelo ward, Sese Village in hospital.

Pini Bothoko | 02 February 2023

'Accidental death' as brother shoots sister

Jwaneng police are investigating a tragic and fatal accident in which a 17-year-old boy accidentally shot his 24-year-old sister.

Pini Bothoko | 02 February 2023

HR global authority crowns Huawei Botswana

Top Employers Institute, the global authority on excellence in people practices, has placed Huawei as a top employer in Botswana for the second consecutive year.

Staff Writer | 02 February 2023

Dikgosi plead for security in their offices

Concerned by escalating break-ins and theft in tribal administration offices, some Dikgosi have revealed that thieves take advantage of lack of security guards and break into offices.

Pini Bothoko | 01 February 2023

73-year-old Tutume elderly found dead

FRANCISTOWN: In another shocking turn of events, a 73-year-old woman of Tutume village was found lying motionless at Thini lands by her son. This comes after the woman was reported missing for days.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 01 February 2023

VP Lesang, Seretse dump BPF

After careful consideration of recent events in our politics, I have decided to make the hard and difficult decision to part ways with my comrades as the party is now being used in personal reconciliation negotiations and essentially being sold to the highest bidder for personal interest.” Meanwhile, another cadre Foster Seretse has also resigned from the party with immediate effect.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 01 February 2023

Isolated home invasions hit Tsholofelo East, Phakalane

Police have issued a warning in the wake of isolated home invasion cases that are rising in Tsholofelo East and Phakalane suburbs.

Pini Bothoko | 30 January 2023

Stop fueling hatred between us- Masisi

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2023

Research calls for Electoral Act amendment

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 January 2023

'Sex pest' in court for defilement

Lebogang Mosikare | 30 January 2023

Two weeks later, missing Tutume girl still not found

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 30 January 2023

Kopong murder accused PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Kopong murder accused interfers with witnesses

New evidence has since emerged that the third accused in the Kopong murder trial, Outlwile Aston is interfering with witnesses.

Ian Khama and Mokgweetsi Masisi during their happier time PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Stop fueling hatred between us- Masisi

If what President Mokgweetsi Masisi said over the weekend in Shoshong about former president Ian Khama is anything to go by, the two could smoke the peace pipe soon provided both parties are willing.

Forbes Under 30 PIC: BWGOVERNMENTFACEBOOKPAGE

Forbes Under 30 returns to Botswana

After debuting last year, the Forbes Under 30 Summit returns to Botswana for a second round with Gaborone set to play host from April 23–26, 2023.

UB employees down tools on Monday

Following failure to settle a remuneration dispute relating to the 2022–2023 salary increment, the University of Botswana Academic and Support Staff Union (UBASSU) has resolved to go on strike.

'Accidental death' as brother shoots sister

Jwaneng police are investigating a tragic and fatal accident in which a 17-year-old boy accidentally shot his 24-year-old sister.

De Beers ‘dribbles’ BURS in tax saga

A study commissioned by the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS) alleges that diamond mining giant, De Beers, has been paying far less than its fair share of tax to the Botswana government by using a variety of “accounting tricks”. Mmegi Staffer SHARON MATHALA reports on an audit covering the years 2013-20 which reportedly show a P4 billion tax debt to Batswana

Tighten the law on drug dealers

Our youth are perishing; their once hopeful bright future is going down the drain; all because of illicit drugs.It is very easy to blame the addict, but it is not as simple as that! Drug dealing is a very lucrative business for some shameless people amongst our society and as such they have come up with tight strategies on how to push their business.Drug addiction is bad, and while the individual on drugs sometimes might have been the one who...

The Monitor Editor | 30 January 2023

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Isolated home invasions hit Tsholofelo East, Phakalane

Stop fueling hatred between us- Masisi

Research calls for Electoral Act amendment

BCP officially ditches UDC

Rari survives 'coup'

'Sex pest' in court for defilement

Two weeks later, missing Tutume girl still not found

Kopong murder accused interfers with witnesses

Stop fueling hatred between us- Masisi

Forbes Under 30 returns to Botswana

UB employees down tools on Monday

'Accidental death' as brother shoots sister

VP Lesang, Seretse dump BPF

De Beers ‘dribbles’ BURS in tax saga

Tighten the law on drug dealers