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13 May 2015
Amahot hopes go up in smoke
The homeside absorbed intense pressure in the first 15 minutes and took the lead in the 35th minute through Thabo Marumo. Before the goal, Hotspurs target man, Thapelo Sanoya rounded a defender and the Tigers’ goalkeeper only for the referee...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 13 May 2015
Wells, BDF IX win Softball league
BDF IX men’s team successfully defended their title by beating Panthers 10-3 in the final. Wells on the other hand, came from behind to beat Police IX 5-4 and won the league in the women’s category. Wells had reached the final after...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 13 May 2015
GU-BDF XI in exciting deadlock
GU started the match on a high note, pinning BDF XI in their own half for long periods. Mpho Kgaswane tormented BDF XI defence from the left wing, giving James Moloi a tough time. GU striker, Tebogo Sembowa also overworked the BDF XI rearguard and...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 13 May 2015
Fighters qualify for promotional play-offs
Thamiso Gagoangwe scored the only goal of the match in the 50th minute, ending Santos’ dream for a quick return to the Premier League. Santos started the match on a high note and had the first attempt at goal. Santos launched another attack...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Rollers rip BMC apart
The match, which was initially expected to be a tight contest, turned out to be a one-sided affair as Rollers ran riot over hapless Lobatse side. BMC had just come off from holding log leaders, Mochudi Centre Chiefs last week and were expected to...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Chiefs move closer to league title
Magosi came into the game having opened a six point-gap at the summit of the league table and looking to increase the lead. Orapa United, on the other hand, were on a mission to reduce the gap and increase their chances of winning their first ever...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 13 May 2015
Bots Auto Festival to feature finest women
On Saturday the organisers held auditions and registration for the finest women interested in being part of the show slated for May 2, 2015 at Airport Junction Mall. Though the auditions and registration started on a low note as few young women...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Lansmore Wedding Expo proves to be a big success
Glam of Goddess, a new player in the market, showcased their carriage.  Their Cinderella horse driven carriage services seemed to attract many customers who found the concept interesting, for either a wedding or birthday party. As if that was...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
BAC tourism students promote tourism, culture
The event, organised, planned and executed by 53 students, attracted various institutions like University of Botswana, New Era College and Botswana Tourism Board amongst others. A local entrepreneur and the managing director of Phiri Tourism...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 13 May 2015
Lansmore Fashion show gives designers platform to shine
The event was scheduled to take place at Lansmore hotel’s roof top and the decorations, lights, and music was splendid and top notch before the rain tried to spoil the excitement and fun. However, the organisers of the event had contingency...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Nortex honours long serving workers
More than 100 employees out of 478 were awarded long service awards in recognition of serving the company for 10 years or more. “As much as we are a profit-making entity, we believe very much in a motivated team that shall drive business...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 11:18:00, 13 May 2015
Personal branding workshop to be hosted
Masire-Mwamba played a pivitol role in the formulation of Botswana’s national brand - Brand Botswana. Until recently, she was the Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth and is Botswana’s nominee for The Commonwealth...
13 May 2015
Vaka moves to calm Bramer clients
Addressing the media on Friday, Sikalesele-Vaka said that the developments in their parent company, BAI group in Mauritius, do not have a direct impact on the operations or the financial stability of Bramer Life. “Bramer life is an autonomous...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Letshego gives away P1.8m mansion
The promotion ran from April to December last year in all of the Letshego’s 14  branches. Auditors, Ernst & Young picked one finalist from each sales station to select the top 14 finalists for the final draw held  in...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
5000 jobs Leather Park still some distance away
It would seem the road to realising the accomplishment of the dream to see the leather park in place and create 5000 jobs to Batswana, is just as troublesome. It was back in 2014 that the Local Enterprise Authority(LEA) announced that Lobatse ...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
New Block 7 name, a curse
A local name is, therefore, both a label, a wish and a brand that the residents of a place can derive motivation from as they thrive and strive to traverse life’s challenges and in building a better tomorrow for themselves and their children....
475,Correspondent,, 13 May 2015
Facebook junkie completes two week jail
There was a scare that Kenosi’s jail term could be extended when the prosecution mentioned that they were still investigating the youngster as he appeared for  mention  for cyber crime charges relating to the distribution of the...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 13 May 2015
Insulted poet threatens to jump country
The popular performer Facebooked: “If my country fails me in this Allan Bekker case, I’m selling everything I have including my puppy then I leave the country for good! “I’m traumatised and feel I’m not safe and so...
419,Oarabile Mosikare,phpEAC0.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Flavour Dome man eyes SABC
The 27 year old, tv and radio personality, says he was browsing the Internet and came across an advert  on their website. The lifestyle magazine show, which airs on SABC 3, held its auditions in Cape Town and Durban before heading to...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Kgosi Thobega laid to rest
The 86-year-old chief, who died on March 30 in South Africa where he had gone to seek medical attention was laid to rest at his village of Mmankgodi on Saturday. The Bahurutshe royal was eulogised as a humble leader who always put the interest of...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Court orders inmate to produce CD4 count
On Friday, Gift Mwale who demands to be released from jail so that he can fend for himself and get HIV drugs was ordered by the High Court in Gaborone to back up his case with proof of his eligibility for ARV by presenting the CD4 count. Justice Key...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Forget about beach party in Tlokweng
Last year, the event was moved to Tlokweng from its traditional venue, the Lion’s Park, after the organisers overrode protests from Batlokwa tribal authorities through a last minute court order. However, Gaborone has sworn that the party ...
49047,Amanda Dichabe,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:51:00, 13 May 2015
Dorcas is BDP womens wing chairperson
She was overwhelmingly voted into the office on Saturday by 317 votes, while her rival Tshepo Wareus garnered 186 votes at the BDP Women’s Wing Congress in Lobatse. In an election where block voting was the order of the day, it was the winner...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
Batswana to vote online in 2019?
A Nambian company has announced itself as the winner of a tender for designing and delivering  the first ever electronic voting system for Botswana, for the 2019 General elections. Namibian media says Namibia Biometric Systems (NBS) has been...
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2015
Are you 250?
13 May 2015
In Thursday paper
13 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2015
Trainwreck
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
399,Staff Writer,, 13 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,, 13 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,, 13 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,, 13 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 13 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,, 13 May 2015
Trainwreck
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
399,Staff Writer,, 13 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,, 13 May 2015
Trainwreck
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
399,Staff Writer,, 13 May 2015
Fantastic Four
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
399,Staff Writer,, 13 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,, 13 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,, 13 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,, 13 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,, 13 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,, 13 May 2015
Last ditch efforts to secure womens league sponsor
Moeti said they remain hopeful of securing sponsorship as they are in talks with some local companies. “Talk is just talk. I do not want to count chickens before they hatch, but we are hopeful that before the start of the league, we would have...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 13 May 2015
P250,000 Botswana Life boost for Miscellaneous
An elated Miscellaneous vice chairman, Moses Bantsi said the sponsorship takes effect beginning of the 2015/2016 season and will run for a year with an option to renew it. Miscellaneous has been without a sponsor for some time  and this has...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 13 May 2015
Kasane launch to mark start of FDN season
On September 5, Kazungula United welcome demoted Premier League side ECCO City Greens in the tourist town. The former Premier League side recently completed the signing of a South African, Lovers Mofokeng. ECCO are on a rebuilding exercise having...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
BFA suspends Kgomela, Makhwengwe
Makhwengwe confirmed the suspension yesterday, but refused to disclose the reasons while Kgomela’s phone rang unanswered. Kgomela was previously suspended and reinstated by the association. The rift inside the BFA technical department has...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,, 13 May 2015
Chiefs to continue Zebras boycott
The demand follows Butler’s alleged utterances that Magosi’s midfielder, Lesego Galenamotlhale did not deserve to be crowned last season’s Player of the Season award. Butler was quoted in one of the local newspapers saying he...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
New BOMU president vows to fight piracy
Speaking to Showbiz after his win, Mmusi said, “The journey has just started, the hope for a better industry lies with me and my team, and I am confident that with the support of not only union members but also of the outgoing committee, BOMU...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
International Food Festival Gaborone to bring variety
It will have over 100 dishes from 35 countries such as Ethiopia, the Philippines, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, India and Japan. IFFG coordinator, Lloyd Mwape, told Showbiz that the festival would be a great experience for attendants that might grace...
8057,Dumisani Ncube,php79F5.tmp.jpg, 13 May 2015
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