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In Wednesday's paper

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Tinkerbell & The Neverbeast

Fun and talented animal fairy Fawn believes you can't judge a book by its cover, or an animal by its fangs, so she befriends a huge and mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast. While Tinkerbell and her friends aren't so sure about this scary...

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

The Judge

Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Exodus: Gods and Kings

The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Seventh Son

Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Seventh Son

Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

John Wick

An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Exodus: Gods and Kings

The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Best of Me

A pair of former high school sweethearts reunite after many years when they return to visit their small hometown.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Big Hero 6

The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Seventh Son

Young Thomas is apprenticed to the local Spook to learn to fight evil spirits. His first great challenge comes when the powerful Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Paddington

A family befriends a talking bear at a London train station.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

The Judge

Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Exodus: Gods and Kings

The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Big Hero 6

The special bond that develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

John Wick

An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him.

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Botswana prepares for Afro-Basketball qualifiers

Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) public relations officer and coach of the women side, James Kalebwe has told Mmegi Sport that training started at the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) indoor courts yesterday.  He said the men’s...

Dumisani Ncube 08 January 2015

First Division North clubs told to focus

The second round kicks-off on January 24 a week after the original January 17 date. Olopeng told Mmegi Sport yesterday that the League Committee convened a meeting on Sunday to evaluate the first round. He said they normally have a non-eventful...

Calistus Kolantsho | 08 January 2015

BPL finalises new innovations for Premier League

He said they are working round the clock to formulate a strategy for the league that will usher in new things.  “We are fine-tuning new and exciting innovations that we are going to launch at the end of February,” he said. He...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 08 January 2015

Players drag Orapa United to labour

They are battling to get their outstanding signing on fees from the club. The Labour Department will hear the case of Kagiso Tutuwe next Thursday while that of Shabane Nonde is scheduled for January 20.  Tutuwe claims he is owed P20,000, while...

Thato Kala 08 January 2015

Villander uses his skill to earn a living

This, however, does not seem is not the case with Teko Simmons Villander who resides in Gaborone West and earns a living using his skill as a craftsman.  The Afrikaans speaking Villander, originally from Tsabong says he has been creating art...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 08 January 2015

The transformation of K1

It may seem like he was up to his usual partying ways, but this young man has turned over a new leaf. Ramontshonyana was raised in a humble Christian family in Kanye. His artistic talents were unearthed at Ngwaketse Junior Shool in 1991, when he...

Mpho Maswikila 08 January 2015

Lansmore ranked Gaborone�s best hotel

Of the 13 hotels listed in the capital city, Lansmore emerged at the top, based on user reviews on the site. Lansmore Masa Square strives to redefine the hospitality experience of business and leisure travellers in Botswana. Nestled in the heart of...

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

Orange to launch mobile advertising service

Dubbed ‘Orange Makoya’, the service assists brand owners, stores and other suppliers to get access to customers who have an inclination towards a particular type of product or service. The service which is expected to be operational...

Keikantse Lesemela 08 January 2015

Save us! we lost the elections!

Keikantse Lesemela 08 January 2015

RIP General Merafhe

The former Vice President and the first commander of the Botswana Defence Force, Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe, passed away yesterday morning after a long illness. Merafhe served in the public service for more than four decades. He started his...

Mmegi Editor | 08 January 2015

Merafhe dies

The government spokesperson Dr Jeff Ramsay confirmed the passing away of Merafhe. “It is with a deep sense of loss that we have been informed that one of our nation’s outstanding statesmen, His Honour the Former Vice President,...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 January 2015

Politicians honour Merafhe

Merafhe died yesterday morning after a long undisclosed illness.According to the former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairman Daniel Kwelagobe, Merafhe served the country with distinction and honour in particular during the time he was the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 January 2015

Merafhe, the undiplomatic diplomat Nasha knew

Merafhe was quite difficult to shake once he had taken a stand on something.  Perhaps the best description of Merafhe comes from the former Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Margaret Nasha. She gives a vivid description of the Merafhe that...

Lekopanye Mooketsi 08 January 2015

Tribute to Merafhe (1936-2015)

His record of public service dates back to his commissioning as a Constable in the then Bechuanaland Protectorate Police in 1960. In the decades since he has distinguished himself in many roles - including founding BDF Commander, a respected...

Staff Writer 08 January 2015

The hawkish, reliable right-hand man

He reports that Merafhe has been an attack dog and elder that both the BDP and government could not do without. Merafhe adjusted very well into civilian life and joined active politics in 1989 after retiring from the army where he had been founding...

Ryder Gabathuse | 08 January 2015

Remembering the controversial Merafhe

However, throughout his political career, which spanned 25 years, Merafhe came across as a controversial figure. Merafhe left politics both as a loathed and admired figure for his proclamations. The departed general will remain one of the most...

Chakalisa Dube | 08 January 2015

Departed Merafhe�s wry humour to be missed

Indeed he was one of the great men to be remembered for his strong and sometimes sardonic sense of humor. Below are some of the strong opinions, comments and ideas he contributed during his time in parliament. These were taken verbatim from the...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 08 January 2015

New Year, new beginnings, tough decisions have to be made

Sport is a result oriented business, and we should as a Nation treat is as such, especially at international level. We cannot forever participate in international competitions, but we should compete. I have since realised that we only compete in a...

Thuso Palai 08 January 2015