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In Thursday's paper

Sandy Grant 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 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 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 July 2015

BPS promises new activities on Police Day

The event will be held under the theme, ‘Turning Policing Challenges into Opportunities Towards 2016 and Beyond’.  On Tuesday, police spokesperson, Christopher Mbulawa told Mmegi that the popular event would be filled with exciting...

Sharon Mathala 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 July 2015

MH370 search: Malaysia urges caution on Reunion debris find

A two-metre long piece of wreckage was found on Wednesday. Malaysia's Deputy Transport Minister, Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, said it was "almost certain" that the wreckage was from a Boeing 777 aircraft. MH370 is the only Boeing 777 to have disappeared...

Correspondent 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 July 2015

FRAFA to hold inaugural women�s awards

The awards, which will be sponsored by Nortex, come after the just ended FRAFA league in which Francistown United were crowned champions. The northern region women’s league was launched early this year with a mandate to support women in...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 30 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 30 July 2015

Clubs divided over table tennis strategic plan

Clubs are yet to endorse the four-year plan, which was launched several weeks ago. BTTA also secured a P150, 000 sponsorship deal from Master Timbers. New Horizon table tennis club secretary general, Marang Ramahobo told Mmegi Sport that their club...

Mompati Tlhankane | 30 July 2015

Songstress Katlego urges women to join music industry

“Women are scared to come out and showcase their talent. I want more women to come out and make their mark in the music industry. I have come across many talented female musicians who are musically talented but they are scared of performing in...

Dumisani Ncube 30 July 2015

Gunners abandon Ruzivo chase

Gunners’ spokesperson, Keorapetse Kgasa said the team had decided against signing Ruzivo as the Lobatse side already has three foreigners, Desire Bafana, Tshegofatso Chimuku and Mogomotsi Mokoka. “We met yesterday and it was decided that...

Boniface Keakabetse 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 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 30 July 2015

Asylum Nights adds impetus to the rap industry

The event, which is hosted by Touch Motswako and Mono Rac, gives rappers a platform to showcase their craft in different forms such as freestyles, rap battles and performances. With only a few months of establishment, the event has acquired a name...

Dumisani Ncube 30 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 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 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 30 July 2015

Mingo releases third single

Somewhere follows singles Le Nna Ke Teng and Mozezuru. Possibly what sets this song apart from the first two is that Somewhere has an appealing introduction and the production, impressive. The instrumental encompasses the original sound of kwaito...

Mompati Tlhankane | 30 July 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.

Staff Writer 30 July 2015

Matobo to host Ikalanga Culture day

The day is set aside for Bakalanga to celebrate their culture through traditional cuisines, clothes, songs, dance and games, amongst others. According to the chairperson of the association Uyapo Mudaba they have been celebrating the day annually...

Lindiwe Mozola 30 July 2015

Councils� innovations need monitoring

Gaborone and Francistown city councils have taken lead, engaging infrastructure development to ensure that investor confidence is boosted, with a long-term view to ensure private sector investment. The South East South District Council (SESDC) has...

Mmegi Editor | 30 July 2015

LEA hamstrung by funding shortages

Briefing editors forum in Gaborone yesterday, Matome says in spite of the funding gap, LEA registered and trained 102 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in the year upto March 2015 against a target of 41. In the period, 4,995 micro enterprises were...

Brian Benza 30 July 2015

Good Hope

Staff Writer 30 July 2015

Overcoming Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

It is important to note that inattentiveness in learners can also be accompanied by hyperactivity, hence Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This type of disorder is also not uncommon in schools, especially among boys. Learners need to...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 30 July 2015

Committee dreams big for National Agric Show

Speaking during a media tour yesterday, committee chairperson, Gertrude Kelebemang said plans were underway to ensure the show transformed from an agricultural event into a business hub. The National Agricultural Show has moved from its traditional...

Kabelo Boranabi | 30 July 2015

Twenty-three years of no promotion...

According to court documents, Kemolatlhe has been with the Botswana Police Service since April 22, 1992 as a constable, which rank he holds today.In this suit, filed at the High Court on July 15, 2015, Kemolatlhe is demanding that he be promoted to...

Mpho Mokwape | 30 July 2015

Man dies after fighting honey badger

According to Letlhakane Police station commander, superintendent Michael Maphephu, the deceased had recently gone into the bush looking for his livestock as usual, only to come face-to-face with the fearless creature. “Apparently the man used an...

Lindiwe Mozola 30 July 2015

Parly toughens private security law

The new law replaces the Control of Security Guard Services Act and provides for the establishment of a licensing board, which shall issue licences to operate private security services. The board will also set a code of conduct for the private...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 July 2015

Death sentence for murder accused Facebooker

High Court judge, Modiri Letsididi delivered the ultimate punishment on Uyapo Poloko, saying there were no extenuating circumstances that could reduce the 35-year-old’s blameworthiness. Poloko was convicted of killing Vijeyadeyi Kandavaranam...

Lebogang Mosikare | 30 July 2015

Pastor gets 10 years for rape

DNA tests also proved that the pastor impregnated his victim as a result of the offence, with a child subsequently born. Chief Magistrate Peggy Madundume found Otsetswe Samson of Semotswane village, guilty of a single count of rape and sentenced him...

Ivy Matlho 30 July 2015

Drought measures to cost P445m

According to the supplementary request, ministerial accounting officers appeared before the Committee on July 22 and were able to secure funding for major drought interventions. President Ian Khama declared a drought late in June, announcing an array...

Mbongeni Mguni | 30 July 2015

Muzila calls on women to support each other

She challenged women at the business forum held at Tati River Lodge to use the time they are together exhibiting their products to learn and share ideas. She said that through interaction the expo will be able to give the women time to network and...

Pini Bothoko | 30 July 2015

HHP, Mafitlhakgosi headline Gabz meets Bokone Bophirima

DJ Khenzo, DJ Redds, Ricky Lamar and D-Mos will also add flair to the show, which will be held at the BotswanaCraft. The event is the brainchild of South Africa’s North West province. “Botswana is our key source market in the SADC region...

Sharon Mathala 30 July 2015

BNSC clears tennis association

The BNSC launched an investigation into alleged maladministration at BTA, but the findings have since exonerated the tennis body.  BNSC acting chief executive officer, Thato Kgosimore said they started investigations after some BTA members...

Calistus Kolantsho | 30 July 2015

Dikgosi rally behind Lotlamoreng

Sebele is due to launch the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) candidate on Saturday in Pitsane, while the rival Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will also hold a high profile launch of its own candidate, Eric Molale, elsewhere in the village on...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 30 July 2015

Agric production on downward trajectory

The declining performance of the sector is largely attributed to the unfavourable climatic conditions and endemic animal diseases, in particular the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The results of the 2013 survey, produced by Statistics Botswana (SB)...

Staff Writer 30 July 2015

Botswana football is a dumping ground

However things seem to have changed in the recent past. We have somewhat become attractive, or as some may say; we have become a bit of a dumping ground. What really is it? Are we attractive? Or are we a dumping ground? Well; the debate rages on. I...

Thuso Palai 30 July 2015