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Staff Writer 09 July 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.

Staff Writer 09 July 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.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

Ted 2

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

Magic Mike XXL

Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

Ted 2

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Staff Writer 09 July 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.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

Jurassic World

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...

Staff Writer 09 July 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.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

San Andreas

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.

Staff Writer 09 July 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.

Staff Writer 09 July 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.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

San Andreas

In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his daughter.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

Ted 2

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

Jurassic World

Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to...

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

Magic Mike XXL

Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance

Staff Writer 09 July 2015

TB Joshua Synagogue should be prosecuted over building collapse - report

The coroner, Oyetade Komolafe, blamed poor construction work for the collapse of a Lagos church guesthouse on Sept. 12, 2014 and said weak foundations led to the disaster. "Synagogue Church of All Nations should be investigated and prosecuted by the...

Correspondent 09 July 2015

There are two ways to look at the Water and Electricity issues. The wrong way and the BDP way

Correspondent 09 July 2015

Maybe we should look elsewhere for success

While other sporting codes bring medals and glory to the country, putting Botswana on the World map, football only brings misery, pain and embarrassment. Despite its popularity, the attention it gets, the resources it has, the exposure it gets,...

Thuso Palai 09 July 2015

Softball umpires under fire

BMC coach, Romeo Segone told Mmegi Sport that some umpire’s decisions were biased. “They take sides; their decisions are never neutral and they always cost us games,” he said. Segone also said the umpires lacked proper training,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 09 July 2015

Nico has only 166 paid-up members

Speaking at the team’s annual general meeting held here last weekend, Taolo said the team management would engage professionals to develop the club’s website, adding that publicity was the missing link in their quest for improved public...

Ivy Matlho 09 July 2015

'Half baked� Under-20 face South Africa

The local team has struggled against their counterparts in recent games,  with the latest meeting resulting in South Africa knocking Botswana out the All Africa Games qualifiers at senior level. But Under-20 coach Sepheko Motlhagodi is...

Kabelo Boranabi | 09 July 2015

Mater Spei chess challenge attracts 500

The tournament, which starts tomorrow and ends on Sunday, will be held at Mater Spei College in Francistown. The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) spokesperson, Keenese Katisenge said the competition, which has been running for the past three years,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 09 July 2015

Diva Vebrok celebrates 10 years with Sorry babe

In a day my company distributes at least 500 CDs,” she boasted. “I am celebrating 10 years as a musician with Sorry babe which will be my only single this year,” said 31-year-old Diva Vebrok. The songstress said her new single,...

Dumisani Ncube 09 July 2015

FNBB says 30% of deposits now done through ATMs

In a statement, FNBB said the innovative self-service machine with large screens and easy prompt steps to follow was first introduced to the bank’s self-service range in 2014. Since then, the footprint has increased to 18 across the...

Correspondent 09 July 2015

BOCCIM urges businesses to exploit global markets

BOCCIM, which is in the process of rebranding to Business Botswana, made the call yesterday at a press briefing to launch the World Chamber Trust. The service aims to assist SMEs already active in, or interested in, developing new markets in...

Isaac Pinielo 09 July 2015

MISA reacts to Gaborone Central MP�s forced ejection from parly

Pictures that circulated on both print and social media depicting the agents carrying DR Butale and leaving him lying on the ground are inhumane and degrading for the Honourable Member of Parliament. According to a press release issued by...

Correspondent 09 July 2015

Botswana and China enjoy cordial relations

The recent visit to China by Hon. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi was at the invitation of the Chinese Foreign Minister Mr. Wang Yi and it was intended to further strengthen and deepen the existing bonds of friendship between Botswana and China. The visit...

Correspondent 09 July 2015

Ten years waiting for murder trial

Appearing before a panel of five judges at Gaborone High Court yesterday, state prosecutor, Farayi Mahwite admitted negligence on their part for allowing Kobedi to freely walk the streets for a decade without being tried. Mahwite conceded that they...

Mpho Mokwape | 09 July 2015

Cancer Association completes 100km awareness walk

The 100km awareness walk held under the theme, ‘Everywhere is a walking distance if you have time’, started in Ramatlabama on Tuesday and will end in Gaborone on Saturday. The five-day walk continued to Lobatse Wayside area yesterday...

Tumelo Mouwane 09 July 2015

Artful dodging afoot in civil service

Both the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) and the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU), say the amendments before the House were materially different from the ones presented to the Labour Advisory Committee, which they are...

Mmegi Editor | 09 July 2015

BDP Goodhope/Mabule elections slated for July 18

The newly elected party central committee took this decision on Tuesday when it met for the first time since the weekend Mmadinare congress. The committee concluded that the contenders would be Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 09 July 2015

Defence lawyer calls for police to testify in murder trial

When appearing before Extension II Magistrate Ntombizodwa Ncube yesterday, Leburu told court that since the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is not mandated with investigations, he preferred to face the investigating authority on the matter,...

Sharon Mathala 09 July 2015

Violent crime rate alarms Palapye magistrate

I am worried about murder cases in the Central District. People are being killed like Phane in this region, and everyday there is a murder case. I have realised that in this jurisdiction murder cases, rape and defilement are very common. I think...

Koketso Kgoboge 09 July 2015

UDC forced to accept DIS in Parly

Addressing a press briefing Tuesday, Francistown South MP, Wynter Mmolotsi said the DIS officers who provide security to the House are identifiable by their uniform. “These officers were left as part of Parliamentary security when the...

Oarabile Mosikare 09 July 2015

Man pleads guilty to possession of elephant tusk

The accused, who hails from Tutume, entered his own plea, but his co-accused Mbatshi Walila, 30, also from Tutume, pleaded not guilty. The state alleges that on November 10, 2014, the accused were found with two elephant tusks valued at P62,000 at...

Lebogang Mosikare | 09 July 2015

Trade unions Pitso postponed

Participants indicated that they were given short notice to effectively engage in the discussions. As such, they were not in a position to effectively participate in the Pitso, something that would have defeated the purpose of the Pitso. As a...

Correspondent 09 July 2015

Chris Robson�s single celebrates mothers

“I did it with my mother in mind. She has been there for my siblings and me since our father passed on when I was 10. Her support and strong will has brought me this far,” he said. The single will give fans a taste of what to expect in...

Maureen Odubeng | 09 July 2015

GU, Gunners on collision course over Maikano

Maikano’s contract at Gunners has elapsed, but the Peleng giants have said they have since renewed it for a further two years. GU on the other hand have also announced him as one of the new faces on their team with the transfer window business...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 09 July 2015

Chinese too scared to invest in Botswana

Addressing journalists on Tuesday evening Chinese ambassador Zheng Zhuqiang charged that the Botswana law on deportation is unfriendly, as the targeted individuals are kicked out of the country without any explanation. He said the deported are not...

Bame Piet 09 July 2015

Govt invites bids for solar power plants

In an Expression of Interest (EOI) notice published on Tuesday, the government of Botswana invited bids from companies interested in building and operating a solar power station to supply Jwaneng as well as the northwest region, where copper mines...

Brian Benza 09 July 2015