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Mapetla’s untimely deathEarlier in March, the nation was plagued by grief following the tragic death of talented Kwaito star, Thabo ‘Mapetla’ Ntirang. The 41-year-old musician died in the early hours of Monday, March 4, 2024, succumbing to...

This comes after he launched an unsuccessful application against BOSETU president, Winston Radikolo, as the boardroom tussle at the trade union reached court last week. Tsiane had taken Radikolo to court seeking an interdict against the latter's...

The grand finale was held at Wagga Gardenex but later on moved to Dejavu, following heavy downpours in Gaborone that nearly spoilt the fun. DJ Pekay took home P50, 000 and he will be travelling to Cape Town for the coveted The Balcony Mix later this...

Following their union’s elective congress held at the Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye recently, which ushered in new office bearers, Gabobake told Mmegi that they will ensure that all the appropriate bargaining structures and legal instruments...

The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, meeting held from December 2-6 in Asunción, (Paraguay), inscribed two new elements on the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Safeguarding....

Just like other sectors, the BEPA has renewed optimism for the entertainment sector to thrive in the new Botswana. The BEPA president, Gilbert Seagile, told Arts&Culture that one of the things they would push for is the enactment of an Entertainment...

Responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament this week, Kelebeng said the purpose of the Fund is to address financial barriers and close the existing gap by providing financial resources for large-scale projects in the arts and...

The tender has been a hot topic since the previous administration awarded it a few years ago, with the uproar picking momentum again this week. On Monday, the Botswana Film Association and the Botswana Screen Society raised concerns over Botswana...

The plaintiff, who gave birth in May 2023 in Kgatleng District, has accused attending medical staff at one government health facility of negligence that resulted in her suffering. In the court documents reviewed by The Monitor, the woman's legal...

Bakwena, who is the director of Thapong Visual Arts Centre, has called on the new administration to formulate a clear strategy for revitalising the creative sector. He said the local creative sector has remained stagnant for a long time and the new...

He was on Monday named Deputy Minister of Land and Agriculture in President Duma Boko’s new Cabinet. Dikoloti had found himself on the political sidelines before the 2024 General Election, after the BDP unceremoniously removed him as their...

Among many things the talented singer accuses BOMU of in a letter addressed to the BOMU president, Phemelo ‘Fresh Les’ Lesokwane this week, is the organisation’s consistent misleading of the government that the creative environment is thriving...

In an era where Amapiano has completely taken over the world of music, Ras Logic is one of the few local artists who has remained true to their original beat without flowing with the tide. The guitarist, who says his music falls between Afro Jazz and...

Among many things the talented singer accuses BOMU of in a letter addressed to the BOMU president, Phemelo ‘Fresh Les’ Lesokwane this week, is the organisation’s consistent misleading of the government that the creative environment is thriving...

Chombo’s nomination as one of the six SEMP was endorsed by 45 MPs out of 60 who were present in the house, a reflection of her popularity across all demographics. Although there might have been some dissenting voices, there is no doubt about...