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Nepal earthquake: Death toll rises above 3,000
More than 6,500 people have been injured, according to the National Emergency Operation Centre. Dozens of people are also reported to have been killed in neighbouring China and India. Thousands have spent a second night outside after the...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2015
Mabote, Rebatenne win Top 8 super singles
Rebatenne was trailing by 2-0 after the first two sets, but produced a good performance to beat Matshidiso Osi of Smash Maniacs 4-3.  Osi appeared like she had wrapped up the match after two sets but committed too many mistakes in the third and...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:45:00, 27 May 2015
Hogs overcome UB Rhinos in rugby league
Local rugby commentators had described the game as David and Goliath match up. Rhinos won a penalty in the second minute after a foul by Hogs backline. Kaelo Mogotsi failed to capitalise. The game started getting physical with Hogs pushing for a...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Notwane ease relegation woes
Notwane have now moved into position 12 with 31 points from 27 games. Notwane missed countless scoring opportunities in both halves, which would have seen them win by a bigger margin. Despite playing with 10 men since the first half, Notwane...
411,Boitumelo Khutsafalo,phpCD8F.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Nico stun Sankoyo in Maun
Musonda, who was unmarked, converted from a cross in the 23rd minute after Sankoyo defence failed to clear. Sankoyo defence have of recent been suspect at the back especially when it comes to dealing with crosses. Nico came into the game without...
433,Boniface Keakabetse,, 27 May 2015
Ostriches put Popa to the sword
Both teams had difficulty in executing their game plans in the first half. They fought neck-and-neck before the Ostriches composed themsleves and started taking control and tempo of the game. Popa on the other hand struggled to find their rhythm as...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 27 May 2015
Young Zebras demolish Kenya
The first half of the contest was evenly balanced, with both teams playing attacking football. Kenyan winger, John Nnoroge gave Zebras’ players; Thato Kebue and Mosha Gaolaolwe a hard time at the back. It was Omaatla Kebatho alongside Mpho...
49078,Tumelo Mouwane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 08:56:00, 27 May 2015
US poet Dasha Kelly delivers stunning performance Maitisong Festival
The U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana Earl Miller introduced Kelly, who came to Botswana courtesy of the US Embassy.  Ambassador Miller said they brought Kelly to inspire and educate Botswana artists. “The U.S.A promote arts and...
49270,Mompati Tlhankane,,2015/january/01,2015-01-01 09:39:00, 27 May 2015
Today its me leaves audience emotional at Maitisong
The play follows the life of a Ugandan man called Phillip also known as Philly Lutaaya who was one of Africa’s most famous musicians in the 1980’s. It tells the story of how he used music to touch hearts and literally save lives. ...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Maitisong Festival official opening thrills arts lovers
The fusion of Mophato Dance Theatre, Sky Blue Hub and Mobini kick started the performances with displayed dance moves. The crews this time came up with an innovative stage set up as dancers were dispersed across Maitisong amphitheatre. When the...
2172,Nnasaretha Kgamanyane,php16B0.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
The master and his protg thrill at Mascom Live Sessions
The show presented fans of the two legends an opportunity to see how much the Botswana musician, Moruakgomo, has learnt from South African jazz legend, Masekela. Before his performance, Moruakgomo shared that Masekela has been his mentor for a long...
413,Chippa Legodimo,phpD5D.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Taking stock of your finances
You need to ask yourself: “What If?” What if I get retrenched next month - will I be able to afford my monthly bills for a few months until I can secure another job? What if I don’t get a salary increase or bonus this year? What...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2015
Majestic five hotel to expand
According to Wenzel Holtzhausen, the hotel had an extremely good year- to-year growth and plans are underway to increase the number of rooms. He said this is thanks to the strategic location, their service and the hotel’s Palapye International...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 27 May 2015
Water Shedding
27 May 2015
The Botswana society to present Africas First World War
No armed conflict had a greater impact on Africa as a whole than the First World War. This conflict reached every corner of the continent, including Botswana.  Between 1914 and 1918, c. 500,000 Africans served in the battlefields and trenches of...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
Giant diamond discovered in Botswana
The “exceptional colour and clarity” stone, said the Vancouver-based firm, was recovered while processing fragmental kimberlite from the central and south lobe interface of the mine, located in the central district of the southern African...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
BDF Day pulls large crowd
Every year multitudes descend from all corners of the country for the celebrations, making it one of the biggest in the calendar of the military and the country at large. This year, the BDF’s 38th anniversary celebrations at the National...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
LEA helps Sebina exceed own expectations
Sebina, who runs Destiny Car Rental, told his fellow entrepreneurs last week at the SMME Pitso that he became successful although he did not have any business related qualification. “I didn’t go to University to learn about business...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Taking stock of your finances
We must consider how fragile our financial positions are should something unexpected happen. You need to ask yourself: “What If?” What if I get retrenched next month - will I be able to afford my monthly bills for a few months until I...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2015
Stanbic hosts Oil and Gas conference
The primary objective of the conference was to create a foundation for industry stakeholders, across the upstream, midstream and downstream sub-sectors. It was also to network and share industry views, experiences and best practice, prepare for the...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
Eloyi douses mysterious fires tormenting Willie family
The fire has reduced most of the family’s belongings in the past two months to ashes. Bishop Sekai Jacoba of Selebi-Phikwe-based ECC, who utilised spiritual intervention to extinguish the fires, attributed the problem to mischievous...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 27 May 2015
Segametsi unveiling reminder of uncompleted investigations
Mogomotsi died 06 November 1994, her body was found dumped and mutilated. Her mysterious death caused riots all over Mochudi before spreading to other parts of the country including Gaborone, resulting in violent demonstrations by schools, colleges,...
662,Sharon Mathala,php6F5B.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Public interest notice RE: Mr temo tau, Mr Frederick Mathibe and Noroc technologies
They apply a lot of tactics to gain people’s confidence and public sympathy, key amongst which, are misinformation, creating clutter for confusion and the propagation of being continuously harassed by DIS, which also serves to detract or divert...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
Four charged with gang murder
The Zimbabweans, Suzisani Dube, 18, Felix Moyo, 22, Kulekani Maposa, 34, and a local Ditiro Dikgafela, 20, allegedly killed another Zimbabwean Botshelo Moyo at Mokgalo cattle post near Mosetse and Kutamogore villages in the Central District on March...
442,Lebogang Mosikare,php369F.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Sigwele blow
This means that the company will be wound down and put under auction for any interested buyers.  In February the company was placed under provisional liquidation following a high court petition by nine of its creditors. The petition revealed...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Ngamiland losing FMD battle
Speaking to Ngamiland District councillors in Maun recently, Fedelis Molao said on average, vaccination in the whole district stands at 57 percent. He said recent inspections revealed that out of the 118 cattle inspected in one crush, only six had...
475,Correspondent,, 27 May 2015
Former Furnmart manager wins big in court
Teisi was fired from Furnmart Company for promising an unhappy client a refund or a better mattress in 2013. Teisi had sued the company and last week, Gaborone High Court ‘s recently appointed Judge Zein Kebonang ruled that Teisi was unlawfully...
601,Mpho Mokwape,php5B7D.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Block 7 residents reject Ditimamodimo
The decision was taken by close to 300 residents of the middle-income area at a meeting in which area councillor Batlhalefeng Letlhage, mayor Kagiso Thutlwe and council physical planners were invited. The incensed residents gave the mayor a...
3476,Tsaone Basimanebotlhe,php5334.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Chiliboy is the new BCP youth President
Tebogo Molefe, from the rival team SWAG was also  victorious as the chairperson of the  Youth League. Thato Osupile  is the new secretary general after garnering 218 against Oganne Mazwigila’s  179. Aldrine Pako Madigele is...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
In this week paper
27 May 2015
In Thursday paper
27 May 2015
Bitch in the boardroom Do women make good leaders or not?
In an era when women have made impressive sweeping strides in educational attainment, entrepreneurship, representation in public office and a high workforce participation, its boggling to note that relatively few women have made the journey to high...
510,Keletso Thobega,phpA3BD.tmp.jpg, 27 May 2015
Schucks! Pay Back The Money!
After losing rugby’s holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks (Leon Schuster) sets off on a hilarious journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the Sports Minister (Desmond Dube) offers Schuks a lifeline to create a...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
Paper Towns
After an all night adventure, Quentin's life-long crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 May 2015
Schucks! Pay Back The Money!
After losing rugby’s holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks (Leon Schuster) sets off on a hilarious journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the Sports Minister (Desmond Dube) offers Schuks a lifeline to create a...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 May 2015
Paper Towns
After an all night adventure, Quentin's life-long crush, Margo, disappears, leaving behind clues that Quentin and his friends follow on the journey of a lifetime.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
Schucks! Pay Back The Money!
After losing rugby’s holy grail, the Currie Cup, Schuks (Leon Schuster) sets off on a hilarious journey to pay for what he has done. In lieu of a R1 million fine, the Sports Minister (Desmond Dube) offers Schuks a lifeline to create a...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
399,Staff Writer,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 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,, 27 May 2015
ECCO holds fun day to raise funds
The club’s marketing director, Mothusi Jowawa said the event, which will take place under the theme 'Meet and Greet Mamoja players’, would be held at the old Francistown stadium from 8am.  “The family fun day is meant to...
50362,Faith Siako,, 27 May 2015
Barclays to fly lucky fans to watch English Premier League
On Monday night, the bank hosted sports journalists at Sky Lounge to launch the start of the new Barclays English Premier League. To reward its customers, the bank is drawing on its partnership with the Barclays Premier League to offer customers a...
399,Staff Writer,, 27 May 2015
Rollers prepare for title defence
The team’s coach, Gaolethoo ‘Ronaldo’ Nkutlwisang said they have begun their pre-season training and she is impressed with what she has seen in training.  “We have been training for two weeks now and I can say morale is...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 27 May 2015
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