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MH370 'baffling mystery' is closer to being solved

PM Najib Razak said experts examining the debris in France had "conclusively confirmed" it was from the aircraft. However investigators have stopped short of confirming the link, saying only that it is highly likely. Australia says it remains...

475,Correspondent,, 06 May 2015

In Thursday's paper

06 May 2015

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

New signings impress in pre-season tourneys

Some of the new signings have impressed in two high profile pre-season tournaments, the Barclays Kabelano Charity Cup and the Regent Matebejana Cup. Former Notwane midfielder, Odirile ‘Deco’ Kgaodi seems to have jelled well with his...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2015

Ant-Man

Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

GU unveils new signings today

The club, which has cut ties with players like Jackie Mothatego and Tebogo Sembowa, among others, is expected to announce replacements at the CBD. GU secretary general, City Senne said the players would be unveiled along with the new committee,...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 06 May 2015

Kidnapping Freddy Heineken

The inside story of the planning, execution, rousing aftermath and ultimate downfall of the kidnappers of beer tycoon Alfred "Freddy" Heineken, which resulted in the largest ransom ever paid for an individual.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Motswana seizes lead at African chess champs

After round three, Mosutha is leading the section with a perfect score of 4/5. The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge told Mmegi Sport yesterday the 22 year old player started on a high, winning all his three games...

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Lila & Eve

Two distraught mothers, whose children were gunned down in a drive-by, team up to avenge their deaths after local authorities fail to take action.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Minister to tackle Amos concerns

The Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng told Mmegi Sport that Olopeng and Amos met on Tuesday and the latter raised the same concerns. “The minister has asked us to investigate the matter. He has...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 06 May 2015

Minions

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Ant-Man

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Entourage

Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys Eric, Turtle, and Johnny, are back - and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold on a risky project that will serve as Vince's directorial debut.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Minions

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Lila & Eve

Two distraught mothers, whose children were gunned down in a drive-by, team up to avenge their deaths after local authorities fail to take action.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Ant-Man

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Pixels

When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Minions

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Terminator Genisys

John Connor sends Kyle Reese back in time to protect Sarah Connor, but when he arrives in 1984, nothing is as he expected it to be.

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

Artists welcome Naomii Music

Two entrepreneurs, Seabelo Masasa and Oabona Gosalamang, incepted Naomii Music last week. The online music library boasts of strictly local music content of different genres. Radio personality DJ Izzy who is impressed by this new development...

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Charma Gal, Zeus, Scar welcome Amos in style

Even though there was poor attendance from Batswana, all the artists delivered their best to welcome the athlete who did extremely well in the Diamond League. The first act of the day came from the already popular Charma Gal and before she...

49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 06 May 2015

DJ Sid advises artists to wise up, stand up

DJ Sid has been advocating for artists for quite some time on different platforms. He has also taken to social networks where he is always telling artists to stand their ground and demand equal payment as that of international artists. In his...

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Does MP mean Missing Person?

It will, therefore, always be an enduring mystery why those who are eventually voted into Parliament seem to quickly take the privilege for granted. Perhaps it is quintessential human nature as captured in lamentations such as ‘got till...

450,Mmegi Editor,, 06 May 2015

The battle for Goodhope- Mabule

06 May 2015

F/town businesses ready to reap from Youth Games

Officials from the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture (MYSC) and the city mayor are optimistic that the games will greatly benefit businesses in Botswana’s second city and surrounding areas. All the 16 districts in the country are expected to...

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SADC partners USAID to promote safer food trade

The programme, which has been on pilot phase for 18 months, has been developed to ensure that SADC member states supply consumers with food that is safe from diseases and also facilitate safe regional trade integration. The regional SPS strategies...

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Stocktheft accused wants dead cow alive

But Magistrate Odirile Mokgatle reminded Keolehetse that he was facing a serious charge that could send him to prison for a minimum of five years.“You should treat the matter with due diligence,” Mokgatle remonstrated with...

46713,Lebogang Baingapi,, 06 May 2015

Man kills drinking mate, wounds others

The station commander for Letlhakane, superintendent Michael Maphephu confirmed investigating the case, in which one of the wounded victims died. “One of the victims who was in critical condition passed on Tuesday, while another has been...

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Jamataka residents benefit from poverty eradication programme

A poverty eradication project workshop was held in February last year and only two beneficiaries from Jamataka village, whose projects were showcased at the time, were immediately offered their projects. The rest of the beneficiaries were forced to...

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Masisis P218,000 BDP campaign splurge

Makgalemele was responding to a question from the Francistown South MP Wynter Mmolotsi, who wanted to know the places Masisi visited using Botswana Defence Force aircrafts, the total fuel and ancillary flying costs in his campaign before the...

49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 06 May 2015

Broke, BDP goes for special congress

The BDP secretary general Botsalo Ntuane admitted that the party is broke, but that the treasury has been asked to find funds to host the special congress. The BDP had spent nearly P36 million for the October 2014 general elections campaigns...

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Guma may appeal as DCEC wins first round

Guma’s lawyers, Moses Kadye and Dick Bayford requested the court to allow them to file more affidavits in response to answering affidavits made by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC). “There are new matters that...

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Kokorwe accuses MPs of thievery

Kokorwe said she is tired of MPs who have tendencies of coming to register and sit for 10 minutes in Parliament before walking out. “Golo moo ke go utswela sechaba madi a sone. Re tshwanetse go gakologelwa maikano a lo a dirileng le batho. Ba...

3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2015

Majadibodu distances himself from alleged BDP move

Majadibodu made the remarks in an interview yesterday. In an audiotape of a secret meeting organised by some BCP operatives and the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) members recently, Majadibodu’s name was mentioned among BCP members who...

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beMobile Premiership 2015/16 - Results

399,Staff Writer,, 06 May 2015

In the Friday paper

06 May 2015

Barrows ruled out of Maputo tie

The former Dolphins shooting guard will also not be available for the return leg in Gaborone. Barrows is scheduled to leave for his new base Malta where he will turn out for Hibernians in the south European island nation before the Valentine’s...

439,Thato Kala,, 06 May 2015

Walker overcomes knee injury

He recently moved from position 25 to 21 in the January World Squash rankings. Walker took part in his first competition since picking the injury in Doha last year and succumbed to a loss at the hands of England’s Charles...

439,Thato Kala,, 06 May 2015

Mosweu to lead the U-19 team

Mosweu was selected to lead the youthful side during the team selection that took place during the week at Botswana Cricket Association (BCA) Oval. The technical team that comprises head coach Obert Musiyamhanje and other development officers such...

8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2015

Giants upbeat ahead of Galaxy clash

Galaxy go into the game perched at the top of the log with 24 points while Giants are in fifth position with 19. Giants will be pushing to improve their log standings while Galaxy want to cement their grip on the top spot. Giants coach, Kingsley...

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Healed ex- ECCO midfielder joins Tonota FC

“I am back to the playing fields. I am currently playing for Tonota FC in the First Division North League,” he said. Back in 2011, Keletso and his friends were involved in a car accident that left him with a career threatening injury. By...

434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2015

Sukunyetsa is back

The towering attacking midfielder had gone back to his native Zimbabwe and joined How Mine FC on a six-month deal. Under the tutelage of former Gaborone United coach, Luke Masomere, Sibanda did not get enough game time at the club. It is against...

444,Shingirai Madondo,, 06 May 2015

Sithole denies rift with Molefhe

Molefhe had a perfect start to his Chiefs’ career after signing from Santos, featuring in the opening five fixtures of the season. But he has since fallen out of the pecking order to the bench. Sources at the club claim relations between...

439,Thato Kala,, 06 May 2015

Stage set for BDF XI-Rollers epic clash

Both teams are champions in their own right, with BDF XI currently defending the Mascom Top 8 Cup while Rollers hold the league title. Interestingly, BDF XI beat Rollers in the final to win the Top 8 competition and the two teams will meet...

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The state of Francistown football

In yester years, Francistown clubs particularly TASC and TAFIC mixed it with the giants of Botswana football, vying for elite league honours. The two clubs won the 2001 and 2002 Coke Cup. By then the two clubs were organised and whenever they played...

409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 06 May 2015

Coachs resignation shocks Notwane

The South African tendered his resignation letter to the management on Tuesday after just three months with the team. He joined Notwane after the departure of Innocent Morapedi in the middle of the first round of the league. Notwane...

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Fighting for the soul of the Son of the Soil

That first impression was so deep and it lasted. It was at the Bahurutshe Cultural Village in Mankgodi where I had the most nostalgic experience ever at a cultural festival. The festival transported me to days when we used to play...

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All for the bride Gaborone Bridal Expo coming soon

Phala-Goodwill, through events management company, Open World Events, will host the first ever Gaborone Bridal Expo in the first weekend of May. As one of the brains behind the event and project manager tells Arts & Culture that if all goes...

8058,Pamela Dube Kelepang,, 06 May 2015

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