*THE MONITOR* *LEAD STORY/S* Gov’t, De Beers finally conclude talks Form 3 teen commits suicide Morapedi demands character Dr Tsheboeng resigns as CEDA Board Chair *GENERAL* National security, rule of law roundtable Official opening legal year 2025 today Debswana to co-design educational plan Farewell Dr Chiepe BCP discusses upcoming party activities, strategic plans Six Cheetah Cement robbers still on the run Rising defilement cases cause concern in Serule House burnt to ashes, boyfriend on the run Honda Fit driver dies in road mishap Goats belonging to gov’t stolen at NARDI Morupisi moves recusal application against CoA justices Holland prosecution: Trial dates, bail bid set Kgafela seeks Ramaphosa’s intervention in Bogosi feud Community trusts push for increased hunting quotas Kgosi Mosadi Seboko set for return to Pan African Parliament Selemela Academic Competition honours outstanding primary school performers Kalafhi’s appeal to the Health Minister: Empower private investment for scalable, cost-efficient primary care Increased police visibility over festive positive move *BUSINESS* Wilderness Safaris unveils luxe DumaTau 7-star camp De Beers, UN Women empower 143 entrepreneurs Redefining growth through Foods Botswana United Chem successfully exports washing powder to SA ‘MoU to foster data– driven culture in Botswana’ Chobe Holdings pursues growth through strategic expansions, partnerships Sefalana plans 10 new stores across Botswana, Namibia *LIFESTYLE, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT* Laughter, entertainment at Too Young To Be This Old Capello Molapo Crossing restaurant launches in style Back2Sghela returns with a bang Bianca Censori sparks outrage as she goes naked at Grammys *SPORTS* Women In Sports Awards in fight against GBV Have Man City hit a new low after Arsenal rout? No infrastructure legacy in Botswana –Serufho Kofukan, Shito-Ryu Shukokai suspended Anything can happen –Chinyemba Morapedi demands character as Rollers move atop De Vrij lands late inter equaliser Police contacted as Willock faces ‘appalling’ racist abuse Newcastle defender Kelly set for Juventus move Villa complete Rashford loan deal