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Lindiwe Mozola 05 February 2015

The October 10 incident happened near Mmopane Engen Filling Station where he was hoping to get help. Sadly for him, the people in the white van pursuing him started shooting at him right after he got there. He suffered two bullet...

Maureen Odubeng | 05 February 2015

Olebile targets national chess title

The first qualifiers for the Metropolitan sponsored national chess championships will be held this weekend in Gaborone. BCF will select the top 23 players in the open section and top 17 in the women section for the second stage. After winning...

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 February 2015

The Wedding Ringer

Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Selma

A chronicle of Martin Luther King's campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Jupiter Ascending

In a bright and colorful future, a young destitute caretaker gets targeted by a ruthless son of a powerful family that live on a planet in need of a new heir, so she travels with a genetically engineered warrior to the planet in order to stop his...

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Annie

A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Versatile Miller talks Fashion District BW

Showbiz took the time to chat with Miller about his new undertaking, which has a slot in the new popular Botswana Television (Btv) show, Pula Power. “Basically, Fashion District BW was born out of a show that I present every Saturday on Yarona...

Gasebalwe Seretse 05 February 2015

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Annie

A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Tracers

Wanted by the mafia, a new York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Jupiter Ascending

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

The Wedding Ringer

Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Fury

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened Army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie...

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Wreckless Motion enters the fray

The group is set to release its two-track single on February 14. The three teenagers are convinced they are bringing something new to the music scene with their mix of Rap and Soul genres. Emmanuel Jordan Muzenda, 17, Israel Dube, 17, and...

Thato Kala 05 February 2015

Note the difference

Dumisani Ncube 05 February 2015

The AG finally gets it right

She said the process is at an advanced stage and will be in operation in the 2015-2016 financial year. In her 10 years at the helm, this is the best thing the AG has done for this country. Indeed, it is never too late to remedy a wrong. We have been...

Mmegi Editor | 05 February 2015

BMWU query outsourcing of mining operations

BMWU general secretary Bob Malele confirmed the meeting with the minister, yesterday. “We are optimistic that through constant interactions with the ministry and other stakeholders there will be a solution to the problems besieging the mining...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 February 2015

Investor pulls out Boseto Mine deal

This is the third time talks to find a buyer for the cash strapped mine have collapsed after Singaporean firm Blumont, Chinese company, Cathay, pulled out of acquisition talks in 2013 and 2014 respectively. According to the company statement, DML...

Pauline Dikuelo | 05 February 2015

Public sector reforms slated for NDP11

Presenting the Budget Speech on Monday, Minister of Finance and Development Planning Kenneth Matambo, said public sector reforms are critical to improving productivity and achieving efficient public service delivery. Matambo further said the...

Pauline Dikuelo | 05 February 2015

F/town-West youth protest weekend elections

The BDP youth chairperson, Andy Boatile, confirmed receiving a letter of complaint from Francistown but would not be drawn into discussing its contents. Over 30 youth from Francistown West signed the petition letter. In the letter, the concerned...

Chakalisa Dube | 05 February 2015

Water shortage has reached state of crisis

Villagers outraged as taps produce red water

A Mmegi news crew that visited the village on Tuesday encountered irate residents who said they had been subjected to the rusty water for sometime. “Bathong, re tshwere bothata, re noswa metsi a mahibidu,” said Iponeng Moreri of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 February 2015

Fury

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

The man who surprised members of the public by cooling himself at parliament buildings on Tuesday afternoon

Man swims in Parliament�s water fountain

Unconfirmed reports say that Central Police Station (CPS) officers temporarily detained the trespasser but released him after a whipping. The station commander, Modisaotsile Bonang was not available for comment as his phone rang unanswered....

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 05 February 2015

Angry Botshabelo residents kick-out VDC officials

The officials were elected in January 2014 and were left with a year before their term elapsed. Tension was in the air at the Botshabelo kgotla when the chairman, Kgololego Kabelo stood up to declare that sour relations among them have affected...

Onalenna Kelebeile 05 February 2015

Man axes girlfriend, commits Suicide

Superintendent Ogaufi George of Maunatlala police said just after being tipped off about the murder, they received another report of suicide at Mogapinyana village, in which a 39-year-old man was found hanging from the rafters of his house. The man...

Bonte Seepi 05 February 2015

One suspect freed in Kanye shoot-out

Frankly Samhera (24) from Zimbabwe was released after appearing before Kanye Principal Magistrate, Janet Phosa, who remanded three other suspects. The magistrate told Samhera he was free to go but explained to him that if at a later stage the...

Mpho Mokwape | 05 February 2015

Police release boys accused of rape, assault

Selebi-Phikwe Police Station commander, Superintendent Victor Nlebesi, said the victim and her friend were on their way from a night vigil when they met their attackers. He said the two 17-year-old boys are known to the girls. They allegedly pounced...

Esaleone Molaodi 05 February 2015

Kgathi under fire from opposition MPs

Reading from a prepared statement in Parliament, the minister earned the wrath of the opposition when he asserted that soldiers were agitated by remarks uttered by Leader of Opposition, Duma Boko that some of them were pledging their support to...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 05 February 2015

Hitchhikers shoot woman dead

The police said the incident occurred around 11pm along the road near Sebina junction. Senior Superintendent, Israel Tuelo said that the deceased was from Kasane and was in the company of two males driving an Isuzu van. Earlier at Nata, the deceased...

Pini Bothoko | 05 February 2015

Accused persons arriving at Kanye Magistrates court under heavy police escort. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Kanye robbery suspects face multiple charges

Traditional doctor, Evans Mhiwatiwa (43) from Zimbabwe, security officer Gaofenngwe Seitiso (34) of Kanye and unemployed Thuso Tankomane (28) from Molepolole, appeared before Kanye Principal Magistrate, Janet Phosa yesterday. They are facing five...

Mpho Mokwape | 05 February 2015

Insurers cause confusion in legal fraternity

“The insurers need to note that they cannot determine fees for professionals, and on the other hand, attorneys also need to be made aware that agreeing fees with a third party who is not your client is misconduct,” said chairman of Law...

Bame Piet 05 February 2015

AG hails judiciary�s speed in Parly case

Speaking at the opening of the legal year on Tuesday, Dr Athalia Molokomme said the speed the case was dispersed bore testimony to the judiciary’s readiness, willingness and ability to rule quickly and decisively whenever there were differing...

Baboki Kayawe 05 February 2015

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

SpongeBob goes on a quest to discover a stolen recipe that takes him to our dimension, our world, where he tangles with a pirate.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Jupiter Ascending

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Tracers

Wanted by the mafia, a new York City bike messenger escapes into the world of parkour after meeting a beautiful stranger.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

Annie

A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

In full defence of Comrade Kwerepe

He demanded to know if weather forecasts are genuine. His question was prompted by a ‘promise’ of floods by the weather department. As usual, social media commentators had a field day on the honorable members making fun of his question,...

Bame Piet 05 February 2015

Inside Boko's briefcase

Leader of Opposition, Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has urged Bank of Botswana (BoB) to be firm with commercial banks. Responding to the Budget Speech yesterday, he said that while it is commendable that BoB has managed to...

Staff Writer 05 February 2015

The prevailing low copper prices could force closure of Mowana mine

African Copper warns of possible closure

The copper producer, which employs about 200 workers at its Thakadu and Mowana open pit mines in the northeast district, desperately needs additional money to fund operations. The warning by African Copper comes shortly after Discovery Metals...

Brian Benza 05 February 2015

Fio Matt-Hala to change Hip Hop scene

The 19-year-old rapper, who first burst into the scene last year with a single Hold Up, says she has been playing her cards close. “I am looking forward to changing the game with my new project. The content, style and authentic rap will...

Dumisani Ncube 05 February 2015

Uncertain: BDF XI's trip to Tanzania is still in doubt. PIC: KABO MPAETONA

BDF XI�s CAF participation still in doubt

Reigning Mascom Top 8 champions, BDF XI have not been able to raise enough money to travel to Tanzania to play Africa Sport in the preliminary round next week. “Up to now, we have not received any financial back up. We really would like to...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 05 February 2015

African dates for Popa & Matebele; anything is possible

Thus far, Notwane Football Club remains the only team from Botswana to have gone the furthest in any CAF continental club competition. Over the years, our teams have been humiliated and to some extent embarrassed themselves. Fresh on our minds is the...

Thuso Palai 05 February 2015

Hands off Uncle Bob!

In African culture, you don’t laugh at elders. It’s basic human courtesy. When someone falls, you help him or her up quickly or soothe him or her. But in social media culture, you create memes comparing a 90-year-old man’s fall to...

Keletso Thobega 05 February 2015

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