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Pauline Dikuelo 18 February 2015

American Sniper

Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Addicted

A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Kingsman: The Secret Service

A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey

Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

Staff Writer 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 February 2015

American Sniper

Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey

Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Kingsman: The Secret Service

A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Addicted

A gallerist risks her family and flourishing career when she enters into an affair with a talented painter and slowly loses control of her life.

Staff Writer 18 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 18 February 2015

American Sniper

Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle's pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can't leave behind.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Fifty Shades of Grey

Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.

Staff Writer 18 February 2015

Kingsman: The Secret Service

A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.

Staff Writer 18 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 18 February 2015

Bail decision for Kanye armed robbers tomorrow

The trio, Evans Mhiwatiwa (43) from Zimbabwe, Gaofenngwe Seitiso (34) of Kanye and Thuso Tankomane (28) from Molepolole yesterday appeared before Kanye Principal Magistrate, Janet Phosa seeking bail. They are facing five counts including armed...

Mpho Mokwape | 18 February 2015

�Marathon runners need exposure�

The 43-year-old Tsatsa, who has been a regular feature in local marathons, made the remarks to Mmegi Sport after her triumph at the maiden beMOBILE marathon in Francistown on Sunday. “There is one major thing that concerns me with Botswana...

Chakalisa Dube | 18 February 2015

All surface bowls boost for BBA

BBA president, Kitso Robert said with bowling greens found only in towns, potential talent in other areas is sidelined. He explained that the bowls would assist BBA develop the sport across the country. Robert said the new bowls could be used in...

Calistus Kolantsho | 18 February 2015

Rollers look to bounce back

In an interview, Rollers assistant coach, Zachariah Muzadzi said there are no suspensions in the team although they are limping with Jerome Louis out while Otlaantshekela Mooketsi is a doubt. Muzadzi said they will go for the kill against an...

Kabelo Boranabi | 18 February 2015

Dreams Botswana enters publishing fray

Co-owner and managing editor of Dreams Botswana, Charmaine Revaka-Muir, said she and her partner Olivia Britz saw a need to start a lifestyle magazine because of their passion for writing.  The two women decided to do market research, which...

Amanda Dichabe 18 February 2015

Miss Universal Petite Botswana donates toiletries, clothing

This was her first partnership with a charity organisation, since she was crowned Miss Universal Petite Botswana last June. She said she particularly chose to donate on Valentine’s Day, as it is a day set aside globally to celebrate...

Amanda Dichabe 18 February 2015

Former My Star contestant to launch first single

“Being eliminated from the Top 7 was where my dreams in the competition were shutdown, but that did not stop me from aspiring to be great. I had gained confidence, stage management, and singing skills, and with that I continued to sing at my...

Keikantse Lesemela 18 February 2015

Senyatso puts final touches to debut album

On stage, the young musician has demonstrated some glimpses of the magic shown by his father, Duncan.  Still he has to prove his mettle with studio work and that indeed music runs in the Senyatso family. Those who have seen him perform are...

Chippa Legodimo 18 February 2015

4G technology can help govt improve services � Mabeo

Mabeo said the new technology could benefit the e-government, e-health and e-education programmes and the nation, adding that telemedicine could help save many lives as mostly specialist doctors are based in urban areas. “The introduction of...

Pauline Dikuelo | 18 February 2015

Namibia plans to become regional aviation hub

NAC board chairperson, Ndeuhala Katonyala said this at the unveiling of 11 state-of-the-art fire fighting trucks at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) last week Thursday. NAC is smarting from the embarrassment that befell the state-owned...

Thalefang Charles | 18 February 2015

Horticulture shows growth

Presenting his Ministry’s budget, he said that the Ministry’s recurrent budget proposal for the financial year 2015/2016 is P1,066,180,430, which represents an increase of P58,015,940 over the approved current year’s budget of...

Lerato Maleke 18 February 2015

Makgato, a healthy dose to ailing system

Her assurance came at a time when Princess Marina Hospital is in the news for all the wrong reasons. The hospital is facing serious shortage of staff and equipment, and patients are forced to sleep on the floor. Some who are lucky to secure beds,...

Mmegi Editor | 18 February 2015

Cockroaches

Mmegi Editor 18 February 2015

The Lobatse Cooperative Dairy of 1909/10

Foremost amongst these blunders is the truly awful, endlessly repeated claim that the three Dikgosi went to London to ask for Queen Victoria’s protection against the Boers.  In comparison, agreeing on the start up date for Cooperative...

Sandy Grant 18 February 2015

Statistics show a decrease in criminal offences � BPS

Makgophe said statistics for the year 2014 showed a decline of 1.6% in general crime (penal code and other offences) as compared to 2013. Penal Code offences recorded a 2 percent reduction, whilst other offences showed an increase of 11%. Makgophe...

Kabelo Boranabi | 18 February 2015

IEC registers high number of spoilt votes

The 2014 general election report shows that IEC still registers high numbers of rejected ballots. In 2009 IEC recorded 10,661, which translates to 1.92 percent while last year, rejected ballots stood at 8,167 representing 1.17 percent of the turnout...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 February 2015

Labour movement must adopt social trade unionism � academic

Dr Trywell Kalusopa said this when unpacking the theme ‘Creators of wealth agitating for stake in political economy’ during the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) over the weekend. “The trade union movement...

Oarabile Mosikare 18 February 2015

BNFYL plans reviving structures

Makatane said this was one of their strategies to intensify their campaign ahead of the 2019 general elections. “We have resolved to engage in two phases towards ensuring that we reach the length and breadth of this country to sell the message...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 February 2015

Autlwetse bemoans closure of diamond cutting plant

The Botswana Democratic Party MP said it was disheartening that government could turn a blind eye to job losses, which would emanate from the plant’s closure. He said this was a major blow to the residents, as the company was the sole largest...

Onalenna Kelebeile 18 February 2015

BCP drops Merafhe lawsuit

Last year the BCP instituted a lawsuit  against Khama declaring the Green Book [Executive Conditions of Service] unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional and a nullity and of no force and effect, and his revision of Merafhe’s pension without...

Oarabile Mosikare 18 February 2015

O maitseo a eng?

Mabele e ne e le one sejo se se tona sa Motswana. O ne a a a ja bogobe, e bile a a a na bojalwa. A a je ngwaga otlhe, e re nako nngwe, fa a ne a hodile thata, a a je dingwaga mme a re o ja tshupa. Tse dingwe dijwalo, jaaka magapu le dinawa, di ne di...

Sebofo Motshwane 18 February 2015

Masilo AWOL from court

Masilo was expected to appear before court yesterday morning but after leaving the prison services buildings he refused to be transported to the court because police had not allowed him to cover his face. Masilo allegedly claimed fear of unsolicited...

Mompati Tlhankane | 18 February 2015

Banjo, Nono and Ndingo thrill fans

DJ Clarence kept revellers entertained in between acts.  The evergreen DJ, better known for belting out oldies, was in top form with his music selection coercing the crowd to get up from their comfortable seats to dance. The experienced Mosele...

Shingirai Madondo 18 February 2015

Maele protects Khama ownership of island

According to media reports, this residential plot belongs to President Ian Khama. Answering a question posed by MP Dithapelo Keorapetse in Parliament Monday, Maele said Diseta Island in Shakawe is tribal land under the authority and administration...

Oarabile Mosikare 18 February 2015

Masters leaves BFA

Masters will vacate his office after he was allegedly found in possession of pornographic material late last month. This followed a raid in his office, which saw the police confiscate his laptop. A Mmegi Sport source said the Englishman was...

Mqondisi Dube | 18 February 2015

Analysts forecast interest rates cut

The annual inflation rate was recorded at 3.6 percent in January this year, a decrease of 0.2 of a percentage point on the December 2014 rate of 3.8 percent. The downward movement of annual inflation rate between January 2014 and January 2015 was...

Pauline Dikuelo 18 February 2015