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White House says FBI 'aiding MH370 investigation'
The US investigators are believed to be helping the Malaysians examine a home flight simulator belonging to one of the pilots of flight MH370 for clues. The pilot is said to have deleted some files from the computer simulator. Teams from 26...
Correspondent 20 March 2014
T20 cricket tournament starts on a positive note
The tournament was delayed for two weeks due to heavy rains. It started over the weekend with Gaborone One team of Under-19 players taking on Gaborone Four. The young players proved too much for the old guards, who could only score 103...
Thato Kala 20 March 2014
Vilakazi makes U-turn on BMC offer
He said Vilakazi has decided to work on his coaching badges while playing. “He still wants to play football. He says he still wants to play so he is going back home. While playing, he says he will acquire some coaching certificates and return...
Thato Kala 20 March 2014
Mavuma, Mathiessen aim for solo careers
The Metrophones, a 10-member Jazz Band started in 2011, majorly focusing on corporate shows. Mavuma and Mathiessen are the band’s lead vocalists. Despite being so young, 21 and 22 respectively, their voices have often beckoned men and women to...
Kgotso Kennekae 20 March 2014
Mokhali, Matsieng in fundraiser
The event will mark the beginning of a series of activities meant to raise funds for the Molapowabojang Centenary Celebrations to be held in August. A family fun day, also aimed at raising funds for the celebrations. It will be held the same...
Chippa Legodimo 20 March 2014
Newzy - a Lil Wayne wanna be?
Few will like to admit it, but it was pioneers Third Mind who laid the foundation of this dream for those who would later follow in their footsteps. It is also worth mentioning that the success of South Africa’s HHP with a strong connection to...
Chippa Legodimo 20 March 2014
BCP shadow cabinet Appreciated
Shadow cabinets, while new to Botswana, are universally acceptable practice in advanced democracies. The idea of a shadow cabinet is not new. In the 1990s, the Botswana National Front, during the days of the late Dr Kenneth Koma, the idea had been...
Mmegi Editor
| 20 March 2014
Decision on Okavango Delta in June
The government through the Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism (MEWT) has, since 2011, been working towards having the place, the largest inland delta in a desert environment in the world, listed as a heritage site. This week,...
Gothataone Moeng 20 March 2014
Man gets four strokes for stealing food
Gofaone Ndebele who resides at Extension 9 in Gaborone pleaded guilty on Monday, to the charge of stealing food at Choppies. He was arrested after he stole a 375ml Pan Sunflower oil costing P10.95, beef econo wors costing P12.70 and cooked...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 20 March 2014
Flood subsides but Martins Drift border remains closed
“Water has subsided on the Botswana side and we are just waiting for South Africa to conclude their inspections,” said Martins Drift Police Station Commander Gaokganelwe Rannyena. But seven days later, the border post remains...
Onalenna Kelebeile 20 March 2014
Soldiers shouldn�t be ignorant but�
Addressing journalists on Tuesday, Seretse emphasised that military barracks are not an open forum for partisan politics that may polarise the military within the barracks. “We are not saying soldiers should be ignorant of their rights....
Isaiah Morewagae 20 March 2014
US citizen in court for forgery
John Edward Carroll is alleged to have uttered a false Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, thereby defrauding the ministry a total P228,980.10 in salaries. He faces another charge of falsely informing one...
Victor Muyakwabo 20 March 2014
Accused claims ancestors stopped him from attending court
Bachaile Sekoto is charged with one count of office break-in and one count of theft. He allegedly committed the offences in 2012 in Francistown. Praying to the magistrate not to imprison him for failure to appear in court when needed, Sekoto...
Lebogang Mosikare
| 20 March 2014
FCC to meet minister over budget shortfall
A task force has been set up to meet with the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development on March 26, said mayor James Kgalajwe. The mayor will be leading the team. This is not the first time the city council has had to pay a visit to the...
Patricia Edwin 20 March 2014
BFTU condemns Khama�s silence
“The handling of the current electricity crisis by the government is unacceptable particularly by the Head of State. It is our considered view that the nature of the crisis warrants that His Excellency the President of Botswana, should be...
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
Senior magistrate hauled over the coals
A source revealed to Mmegi that the Gantsi-based Malambane was served with a letter recently summoning him to a disciplinary hearing in at the Chief Justice’s office in Gaborone. The Magistrate’s alleged crime was granting...
Bame Piet 20 March 2014
Rains disrupt BMC Francistown abattoir
“We usually slaughter 3,000 cattle during the months of January and February every year because it is not our peak period. We started production this year in February but we only managed to slaughter 900 cattle,” Saudu said at a...
Chakalisa Dube
| 20 March 2014
BOBS forms committee for international electric standards
The committee will encourage and facilitate Botswana’s participation in regional and international standardisation and provide feedback to stakeholders on strategic developments within the work scope of IEC. The country will also be entitled to...
Keikantse Lesemela 20 March 2014
Gem gears for Ghaghoo Mine opening
CEO Clifford Elphick announced this week that the company’s strategy in 2014 is to focus on bringing the $96 million (P854 million) Ghaghoo into production and continued development and expansion of operations at Letšeng in...
Brian Benza 20 March 2014
BPC looks to Mozambique for supplies
The BPC is also in discussions with Zambia’s national power company, ZESCO, for further supplies although it does not expect these to evolve from their current non-firm to firm. The local utility occasionally receives up to 50MW from...
Mbongeni Mguni
| 20 March 2014
The BCP Shadow Cabinet
Let’s get on with it. I know the Botswana Congress Party is keen on good publicity, and there is no good reason for them not to be. Thus many have been saying ‘there they go again’. Is this some publicity stunt as many want us to...
Lawrence Ookeditse 20 March 2014
The Single Moms Club
When five struggling single moms put aside their differences to form a support group, they find inspiration and laughter in their new sisterhood, and help each other overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
I, Frankenstein
Frankenstein's creature finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
About Last Night
Follow two couples as they journey from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
The Lego Movie
An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
300: Rise of an Empire
Greek general Themistokles leads the charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
Need for Speed
Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
Mr. Peabody & Sherman
The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
About Last Night
Follow two couples as they journey from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
I, Frankenstein
Frankenstein's creature finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
The Lego Movie
An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together.
Staff Writer 20 March 2014
Rugby minnows out to cause havoc
BU Ryders kicked off the league by brushing aside Mochudi Rugby Club 37-0. Ryders were promoted to the A Division after winning the B Division last year. Club chairperson, Simon Kanaimba told Mmegi Sport that playing in the top league excites...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 20 March 2014
Botswana swimmers qualify for Youth Olympics
The duo was at the just-ended South Africa Level Three Age Group Championships in Cape Town where they won medals and qualified for Nanjing 2014. Van der Colff made five finals at the four-day championship and got two gold - one in the 100m...
Thato Kala 20 March 2014
The Umbrella is a Boo Boo.... Pass it on.....
Thato Kala 20 March 2014
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