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Patricia Edwin 24 October 2013
Riddick
Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick s past.
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
Battle of the Year
Battle of the Year attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans havent won in fifteen years. Dante enlists Blake to assemble a team of the best dancers and bring the Trophy back to America where it started.
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
Angela Merkel's call to Obama: are you bugging my mobile phone?
The furore over the scale of American mass surveillance revealed by Edward Snowden shifted to an incendiary new level on Wednesday evening when Angela Merkel of Germany called Barack Obama to demand...
Correspondent 24 October 2013
The Conjuring
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
Riddick
Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick s past.
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
Battle of the Year
Battle of the Year attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans havent won in fifteen years. Dante enlists Blake to assemble a team of the best dancers and bring the Trophy back to America where it started.
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
About Time
At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
Rush
A re-creation of the merciless 1970s rivalry between Formula One rivals James Hunt and Niki Lauda
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
Invest in women's rugby team � ex-coach urges
Former national team coach Shaun Lees told Mmegi Sport that the union should put more resources in grooming the team. He said that the players should have enough time to prepare for tournaments and should be paid allowances to motivate them. The...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 October 2013
Fighters' coach sacked over poor performance
Fighters have lost two games in a row. Club chairman, Bob Dintwe said they decided to part ways with Mmesi because of poor results. He said that they did not set a target for the coach, but he was given a mandate to build the club and turn it into a...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 24 October 2013
Fringe netball players for Northern Ireland tourney
A statement from BONA says that the invitation to the tournament came after an extensive networking with other European netballing nations at the just ended 2013 International Netball Federation Congress in Scotland. Other nations that will feature...
Mosah Mokganedi 24 October 2013
ECCO struggling to attract sponsors
The controversy-ridden commission announced early this year that it would stop sponsoring the Francistown club at the end of this month as part of its plans to revamp its business. The decision affected another be MOBILE Premier League side,...
Chakalisa Dube
| 24 October 2013
Molome stillat Chiefs' helm... for now
Mogomotsi, however, said Molome remained in the position while Busang is the chairperson of the company, Ribbon Investments, which is currently running the club. He said the process of disbanding the society was still ongoing. Management has called...
Boitumelo Khutsafalo
| 24 October 2013
Top Zambian singer arrives for gigs
The Zambian is expected to perform at the Francistown’s ultimate leisure centre, Lizard Entertainment on Friday night to mark celebrations of his country’s Independence Day. On Saturday night, Dalisoul (real name Madaliso Phiri) will...
Shingirai Madondo 24 October 2013
First baby expo billed for Gabs
The aim of the expo is to provide parents with parenting advice and tips among other things. The event will be hosted on Saturday from 11am at Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS). One of the organisers of the show, Tuduetso Mokgosi told Showbiz...
Mpho Tlale 24 October 2013
Pregnancy staggers Nagafela's showbiz career
“I miss being on stage and just being heavily involved but I have to do this. I am waiting for a miracle from God,” Nagafela told Showbiz. She recently cut ties with award-winning gospel musician, Kabelo Eric, whom she served as a...
Thato Kala 24 October 2013
CiCi: The charismatic girl and gangster of music
“It’s funny because a lot of people think I am inspired by A.T.I but I am not although I think we have something in common like our energy on stage is on another level but I would like to believe that I have my own attitude and...
Kgomotso Molelekeng 24 October 2013
Skinflint heads to Sweden for two festivals
The band, which comprises three talented youngsters, Giuseppe Sbrana (lead guitar and vocals), Kebonye Nkoloso (bass guitar), and Alessandra Sbrana (drums), will perform in Umea, northern Sweden and the capital, Stockholm. Giuseppe...
Maureen Odubeng
| 24 October 2013
Diamond industry setback as ABN AMRO closes
The Dutch bank, which opened its Gaborone branch in 2009 amid much enthusiasm and anticipation that it will greatly contribute to the growth of Botswana’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, has two licences - one for providing local...
Brian Benza 24 October 2013
Local tourism players scoop global awards
Marking their 20th anniversary, this year’s awards were held in Nairobi, Kenya bringing together tourism players from across the continent in the competition for what organisers described as “the ultimate travel accolade”. The...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 24 October 2013
Masisi's massive goof
This followedthe minister’s recent utterances at a Kgotla meeting in Thamaga that people must engage in bootlicking if they should hope to progress in life. Unbelievably, in order to encourage others to follow his example, Masisi went on...
Mbongeni Mguni 24 October 2013
Just out of curiosity; who is financing Phiri and Mmui?
Legal fees are no child's play and the endless trips to the courts of law also cost money. Off late I have seen full page press statements from one of the parties dismissing the other. And that costs money. I know who finances the Somarset...
Thuso Palai 24 October 2013
The mountaineers of Nyangabgwe
Thuso Palai 24 October 2013
Abolish the High Court
Last Monday, on my way to work, I boarded a combi from Mogadishu, or rather Mogoditshane Route something. Once inside I found a heated debate about recent reports that some High Court judges are corrupt. “Who doesn’t know, these people...
Bame Piet 24 October 2013
Educational diamond book to bridge knowledge gap
Titled “The Journey of Botswana’s Diamonds,” the book is designed for secondary school learners by the author, Michael Brook, who is a geologist working for Debswana Mining Company. While it celebrates the nation’s major...
Baboki Kayawe 24 October 2013
Agro research bodies sign MoU
CCARDESA is a sub-regional agricultural organisation that was formally launched by the ministers of agriculture and food security in the SADC region in July 2011. It coordinates agricultural research and development in order to promote the creation,...
Sharon Mathala 24 October 2013
BNF in messy state
While the Botswana National Front’s (BNF) road to its primary elections has been viewed as smooth, sources at Kopano House reveal that there are simmering factional feuds within the party. The party has announced that it has...
Isaiah Morewagae 24 October 2013
Dogs found tearing at human placenta
The hospital’s incinerator has broken down and the hospital has nowhere to dispose of clinical waste from its theatre and wards. In an interview with Mmegi this week, the Vice Chairman Okavango Sub-district Council, Mpoke Karapo, expressed...
Boniface Keakabetse 24 October 2013
Clean art - yay, Poor art - boo-hoo
It is an untitled landscape. It is little morals. All flesh in grass. Colour. Glowing in the darkness. Canvas smudged paints. Thinking about the baggage Gillian dealt in her last days. Still. One. Inlighted by his darkness. Gandhis resilience...
Maya Roze 24 October 2013
Sheriffs lock up Phikwe textile factory
A worker who did not want to be named told Mmegi that the court sheriffs told the workers that the factory would be opened for business only after the rental arrears of P582,808.82 is paid to the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC). This has left...
Onalenna Kelebeile 24 October 2013
Councillors warned against voter trafficking
This prompted the Secretary of the Independent Electoral Commission Gabriel Seeletso to come to Selebi-Phikwe and issue a stern warning to councillors, party leaders and members yesterday morning. Speaking during an interview after the meeting,...
Onalenna Kelebeile 24 October 2013
There is still time - BDPYL
With just under a week to the set final date for registration, BDPYL president Andy Boatile yesterday called on the youth to register in large numbers to vote, as they are the future of the country. Boatile mentioned yesterday at the press...
Sharon Mathala 24 October 2013
Malan loses claim to massive land
He was also ordered to pay costs. Justices Elijah Legwaila, Ian Kirby and Stephen Gaongalelwe shared with the court their findings yesterday: There used to be a livestock dealer by the name Abraham Steinberg who traded in Kgatleng District in the...
Bame Piet 24 October 2013
Man escapes hanging
He was found guilty of stabbing to death his girlfriend Kamotwee Mosupatsela on the night of 19 February 2010 in Dutlwe village following a day-long drinking spree. Pronouncing the reduced sentence, Justice Stephen Gaongalelwe said the evidence...
Staff Writer 24 October 2013
Mmolotsi urges students to abstain
Mmolotsi was addressing students of Francistown schools as a motivational speaker during the campaign against baby dumping hosted by Maikano Youth Wellness Organization at the Civic Centre here recently. He commended the organisation for coming up...
Pini Bothoko
| 24 October 2013
Dikgosi want change in Land Tribunal appointment
Early this week, the NYD made their resolutions on the proposed bill, and put forward that the committee should interview candidates, select one and recommend to the Minister of Land and Housing to appoint their selected candidate. The resolution...
Gothataone Moeng 24 October 2013
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