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Enders Game

Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formics, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Black Nativity

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

Staff Writer 05 December 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 05 December 2013

Your Country Needs You (SCHUSTER)

SA’s favourite funny-man Leon Schuster returns to the big screen after his last outing Mad Buddies, with another hidden-camera comedy of the like for which he has become famous.Co-starring long-time collaborator Alfred “Shorty”...

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

France prostitution: MPs back fines for clients

The bill, which was adopted by a vote of 268 to 138, with 79 abstentions, establishes a fine of at least 1,500 euros ($2,030) for buying sexual acts. Under the new bill, prostitution will remain legal and the act of soliciting will now not be...

Correspondent 05 December 2013

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

In the Thursday paper

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Justin and the Knights of Valour

A young boy becomes a man as he embarks on a quest to become a knight.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Gravity

A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Justin and the Knights of Valour

A young boy becomes a man as he embarks on a quest to become a knight.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Prisoners

When Keller Dover s daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Black Nativity

A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Your Country Needs You (SCHUSTER)

SA’s favourite funny-man Leon Schuster returns to the big screen after his last outing Mad Buddies, with another hidden-camera comedy of the like for which he has become famous.Co-starring long-time collaborator Alfred “Shorty”...

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

We are the Millers

A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

This time is more about the BDP than it is about Guma

When that happens, like organic species, parties get to be subjected to something akin to a theory of evolution-in particular the aspect where that hell of a natural scientist, Charles Darwin, speaks of the need for species to continuously adapt to...

Lawrence Ookeditse 05 December 2013

BWF takes wrestling to primary schools holds

Sharp said during the event they managed to train 40 teachers who would in turn teach students at the respective schools. “The attendance was pleasing and it was the second wrestling event to be held here,” said Moagi.  He also...

Kevin Obotseng 05 December 2013

Another local swimmer qualifies for

Ruele qualified for the summer games in April. Botswana Swimming Sport Association (BSSA) spokesperson Priscilla Parker told Mmegi Sport that Van der Colf qualified for the Olympics during the 10th Africa Junior Championships that were held at the...

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 December 2013

Fighters still to appoint head coach

Fighters’ chairperson, Bob Dintwe told Mmegi Sport that they are still looking for a qualified coach. He said that they have tried to give Motlhalefi the job, but he has declined the offer. Dintwe said Motlhalefi is qualified to lead Fighters...

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 December 2013

Victorious Young Zebras disappoint BFA official

After the game, he minced no words in relaying his sentiments about the team’s poor performance to the technical bench. Nthobelang, who heads the Botswana delegation to the tournament expressed concern that Swaziland dominated proceedings and...

Mqondisi Dube | 05 December 2013

Sixpack unites artists for a cause

Speaking to Showbiz about the December 13 event, one of the organisers, Mpho Diale, said that they have decided to stage the event to prove that local artists are able to pull off an impressive event without featuring international acts. “A...

Kgomotso Molelekeng 05 December 2013

Teen publishes novella despite hurdles

The 19-year-old Gaborone-based author told Showbiz in an interview that his love for writing saw to it for him to overcome all challenges and publish the semi-autobiographical novella. “I started working on the book, whose working title was...

Gasebalwe Seretse 05 December 2013

MPs to entertain the nation

Besides being gifted orators, politicians have other hidden talents that many might not be aware of.  Clad in showbiz regalia, various MPs and cabinet ministers will be performing at the grand finale of an upcoming annual charity...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 05 December 2013

'We have been cheated' - Miss Tourism 2013

Gaotsenelelwe won herself a cash prize worth P5,000, a clothing voucher for a whole year, a weekend trip to the Okavango Delta and a tour to one of the participating countries of her choice. “I signed a contract specifying that my prizes will...

Kgomotso Molelekeng 05 December 2013

Paya stages Release

 He showed theatre lovers that there is hope yet for theatre. As per the rules of theatre, aspects such as the script, stage setting, music and language come into consideration when a play is staged. Through his performance,...

Mpho Tlale 05 December 2013

Shareholders approve Firestone's BSE exit

In October, the British diamond producer placed its suspended BK11 mine in the Boteti sub-district up for full or partial sale, hoping to recover all or part of the operation’s carrying value of 10.2 million British pounds (P142 million). ...

Mbongeni Mguni | 05 December 2013

PPADB new strategy to eliminate conflicting roles

Amongst the conflicting roles the PPADB undertakes are procurement processing (tender vetting and adjudication), serving as an appeals body, and playing an oversight role. PPADB Executive Chairperson Bridget John said at the launch of the strategy...

Boitshepo Majube 05 December 2013

MISA condemns Khama's threats

The renewed attacks started in Maun during the President’s Day holiday where the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) had gathered for an elective congress. When delivering a keynote address, the President told the gathering that some members...

Correspondent 05 December 2013

Nothing transparent about TI

We have also allowed Transparency International (TI) to do its assessment and perception surveys without commenting its findings. We feel obliged, however, to respond to the latest ranking by TI that put Botswana as the least corrupt country...

Staff Writer 05 December 2013

Behind Guma's resignation

The DIS started investigating him soon after a local newspaper reported that Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU-PF) had sponsored some current members of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) during the Maun congress in May.  Mmegi is reliably...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 December 2013

Wildlife crime a worldwide phenomenon - Khama

President Ian Khama told the delegates at the just ended International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) African Elephant Summit held at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC). Khama charged that people that have never lived close...

Zolani Kraai 05 December 2013

Herdsman sues police for breach of contract

Before Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe, Montshini Raphathi said yesterday that when he was employed, his contract stated that he would be paid using A2 scale. But the police did not honour the agreement because they started to pay him in the lower A3...

Patricia Edwin 05 December 2013

BCP pursues fraud charges against F/town West petitioners

The BCP president Dumelang Saleshando said his party is furthering its investigations into the fraudulent petition with a view of launching criminal charges against those behind the fraud. “It appears that all the names of the petitioners were...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 December 2013

Slow start to the ploughing season

The first farmers to plough were those engaged in molapo farming in Ngamiland, Boteti and Chobe. “These are along the river and rely on the river for ploughing,” he said. There have been rains in Tutume areas in North East and Tswapong...

Maranyane Ngwanaamotho 05 December 2013

Over 20 Batswana trafficked to Canada

Deputy CID Divisional Commander (South Central), Senior Superintendent Richard Butali told the seminar on Trafficking In Persons that so far, 25 Batswana have been trafficked to Canada - 22 females and three males.  He told the...

Victor Muyakwabo 05 December 2013

DPP ordered to avail statements

Said the 34-year old Mgcini Ncube: “I am asking for statements. I want to appraise myself with the cases that police allege I have committed. I also want the police to take me to my employer so that he can pay me if is possible.” Earlier...

Lebogang Mosikare | 05 December 2013

Legalise gays and prostitutes 'over my dead body'

Speaking at an event to bid farewell to the outgoing Botswana Network on Ethics Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA) executive director Uyapo Ndadi, Moatlhodi said he will never agree for sex work or allow gay marriage in Botswana. “Over my dead body. If...

Oarabile Mosikare 05 December 2013

North South pipeline still on track - PHK

This was said by Vice President Ponatshego Kedikilwe on Monday when responding to comments made by Members of Parliament in response to President Ian Khama’s State of the Nation address last month. Unlike his predecessor, former vice president...

Bame Piet 05 December 2013

Comprehensive Sports Bill deferred

The bill, which was presented by the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture (MYSC) Shaw Kgathi on Tuesday, seeks to repeal and re-enact, with amendments, the Botswana National Sports Council Act, and to establish the sports council under the new name...

Gothataone Moeng 05 December 2013