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Busy schedule for boxing starts

The preliminary stages will be held on Saturday while the semi-finals slated for Sunday though BoBA spokesperson, Mmaotho Segotso said yesterday the schedule may change. “We might not be able to hold the semi-finals this weekend because we...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 28 August 2014

Miss Teen Universe Botswana to dazzle

The inaugural winner, Judith Kgwadi, will crown her successor. Kgwadi represented Botswana in the International Miss Teen Universe pageant in Nicaragua, Central America in February this year, where she was crowned second princess. Next year’s...

Thato Kala 28 August 2014

Ralf Gum to rock We Beachuana festival

The event’s organiser Othusitse Mokhurutshe made this announcement, adding that it is hoped the show will revive the spirit of independence celebrations and restore the excitement that was once synonymous with Independence Day...

Mpho Tlale 28 August 2014

Dithubaruba slated for September 6

This year’s cultural festival is themed ‘Botswana Pele: Maropeng Go A Boelwa.’ Dithubaruba spokesperson, Tlamelo Letlole, said the festival will feature several activities including; cultural dances, poetry, tasting of traditional...

Maureen Odubeng | 28 August 2014

Consumer fair attracts 512 exhibitors

According to Fairgrounds Holdings marketing and media manager, Thabo Mogomotsi, the Fair is growing organically. He told the media briefing on Tuesday that this year recorded a four percent growth rate in terms of the number of exhibitors and stall...

Keikantse Lesemela 28 August 2014

Rappers appeal for recognition

In a group interview with Showbiz, rappers Atlasaone ‘ATI’ Molemogi, Dalton Quake, Thuso ‘Bragga’ Isaacs and Mooketsi ‘Noello’ Letlhalerwa, noted that they want to be taken seriously and are prepared to work with...

Dumisani Ncube 28 August 2014

The Moruleng War of the Sceptre

Mmegi Editor 28 August 2014

Government must proactively communicate

The shocking reality is that the information was provided at the instigation of Mmegi, and from the look of it government was not bothered in the least to inform the general public. We say so because government claims to have suspected there was an...

Mmegi Editor | 28 August 2014

EU Ambassador bids Botswana farewell

Ambassador McGovern, who was previously Deputy Head of Mission at the EU Delegation to South Africa, has had a long career in the service of the European Union institutions having also served in South East Asia and the Caribbean. He has also held...

Patricia Edwin 28 August 2014

The �I Do� of Kgalagadi

Some of his political opponents hail him as an easy man to interact with. He will be contesting the now merged Lokgwabe/Tshane council seat. He is the third member of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) to win the Lokgwabe council seat after...

Zolani Kraai 28 August 2014

Govt snubs stakeholders on envisaged university

The councillors were responding to a presentation by the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) Kgopotso Ramoroka at the last ordinary full council meeting held in Francistown yesterday. From his...

Patricia Edwin 28 August 2014

Modukanele is new BOSETU president

Modukanele, who is the former BOSETU secretary general, emerged the winner at the organisation’s triennial elective congress, which also marked BOSETU’s 10th anniversary in Palapye on Tuesday. Modukanele succeeds Shandukani Hlabano who...

Chakalisa Dube | 28 August 2014

BHC builds 17 houses in Gantsi

Another 17 will be built at a cost of P2.1 million.  According to Motswaiso, the houses are part of a fourth batch of SHHA turnkey projects, which BHC began working on two years ago. “In some districts there were several delays to...

Leinanyana Tsiane 28 August 2014

Molotsi warns unions against partisan politics

But his advice fell on deaf ears as the Botswana Sectors of Educators’ Union (BOSETU) delegates at their recently ended elective congress in Palapye were evidently encouraged by their leaders to vote for the Umbrella for Democratic Change...

Chakalisa Dube | 28 August 2014

Bissau arraigned on charges of �threat to kill�

Gaobakwe is said to have threatened Madlenkosi Masuku on August 18 at Masetlheng ward in Tlokweng, saying, “I will shoot you in the head three times.” The usually flamboyant Gaobakwe cut a lonely figure when the magistrate read out his...

Mpho Mokwape | 28 August 2014

Stage set for decision in �cat-and-mouse� duel

Justice Terrence Rannowane set the date yesterday after hearing arguments in an application where the ruling party is seeking the dismissal of Katse’s case on the grounds that it was filed unprocedurally. Katse and three BDP Tlokweng council...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 28 August 2014

ATI ruling deferred yet again

The magistrate, who only returned to work yesterday was supposed to hand down ruling on an application for dismissal of case recently filed by Molemogi’s lawyer Kgosiitsile Ngakayaga. Ruling was initially scheduled for August 18 but was...

Mpho Mokwape | 28 August 2014

Air Botswana boss downplays emergency landing

“We are still investigating the incident but we can confirm that one of our crew members noticed fire in the left engine of the aircraft. As per procedure, she shut down the engine and the aircraft safely flew back to our airport,” said...

Bame Piet 28 August 2014

In Thursday's paper

Lerato Maleke 28 August 2014

BGU cries for land to build golf courses

BGU secretary general, Mpho Kelosiwang said that at the moment, all golf courses except the one at Gaborone Golf Club (GGC) sits on private land. The GGC sits on a piece of land owned by the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC). Kelosiwang said...

Calistus Kolantsho | 28 August 2014

BeMOBILE engage Ericsson in expansion project

Paul Taylor, chief executive officer of beMOBILE parent company, Botswana Telecommunications Corporations Limited (BTCL) said he was upbeat the subsidiary is on track to eventually be the market leader in the provision of not only the widest...

Thato Kala 28 August 2014

BDP booed out of teachers' congress

PALAPYE: Sechele was among other representatives of political parties such as Botswana Congress Party, and Umbrella for Democratic Change, on a mission to deliver a solidarity message on behalf of his party, the BDP. However, the congress turned...

Chakalisa Dube | 28 August 2014

Lucy

A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Tammy

After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Hard To Get

TK, a handsome young womanizer from a small community who falls for a sexy, reckless young thief named Skiets. Thrust into Joburg’s criminal underworld, TK realizes that his best bet is to trust her and hang on for the ride she takes him on.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Sex Tape

A married couple wake up to discover that the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Lucy

A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

The Expendables 3

Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to take down Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables co-founder and notorious arms trader who is hell bent on wiping out Barney and every single one of his associates.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Tammy

After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Sex Tape

A married couple wake up to discover that the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Hercules

Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Think Like A Man Too

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Tammy

After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Lucy

A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Sex Tape

A married couple wake up to discover that the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

The Expendables 3

Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to take down Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables co-founder and notorious arms trader who is hell bent on wiping out Barney and every single one of his associates.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Think Like A Man Too

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014

Guardians of the Galaxy

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Staff Writer 28 August 2014