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In Thursday paper

Zolani Kraai 17 September 2015

Migrant crisis: UN 'shocked' over clashes in Hungary

  Mr Ban said such treatment of asylum seekers was "unacceptable". Hundreds were involved in clashes at the Hungary-Serbia border on Wednesday, trying to breach a razor-wire fence. More than 5,000 migrants have entered Croatia so far -...

BBC.COM 17 September 2015

Everest

A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

The Perfect Guy

After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

The Transporter: Refueled

In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

Hitman: Agent 47

An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

Vacation

Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

Makwala grabs Botswana's first gold at AAG

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 September 2015

The Perfect Guy

After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

The Transporter: Refueled

In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

Vacation

Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

The Perfect Guy

After breaking up with her boyfriend, a professional woman gets involved with a man who seems almost too good to be true.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

Vacation

Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to "Walley World" in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

Hitman: Agent 47

An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

The Transporter: Refueled

In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin.

Staff Writer 17 September 2015

Tell Me Sweet Something

From the team that produced the box office hit MATERIAL, comes another film, a romantic comedy called TELL ME SWEET SOMETHING. Directed by Akin Omotoso and produced by Robbie Thorpe the film stars Nomzamo Mbatha (of Isibaya fame) in the title role as...

Staff Writer 17 September 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 17 September 2015

Road to boxing championships begins

There were 17 bouts during the interclub competition, with eight ending in technical knockouts (TKOs) while two finished in knockouts (KOs) on Saturday. Those who lost through TKOs and KOs are automatically ruled out of the national championships,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 September 2015

Expectations unrealistic � Butler

Butler, responding to Mmegi Sport inquiries, said there would always be pressure in his job but expectations were unrealistic. “Pressure is always there, I am used to it. However, people’s expectations here are unrealistic considering...

Mqondisi Dube | 17 September 2015

Makwala grabs Botswana�s first gold at AAG

In the absence of world champion, Wayne Van Niekerk, Makwala easily sailed through the race with minimum competition. Standing in between Makwala and the medal was Kenyan, Boniface Mweresa and another local athlete, Onkabetse...

Kabelo Boranabi | 17 September 2015

New kwasa kwasa group born in Gantsi

The 15-man band called Oblogatto was formed this year and the whole idea behind was to unearth youth talent and get them out of the streets. The producers of the group are Tony Sebabi and Sergeant Lefoko. According to the group lead singer,...

Leinanyana Tsiane 17 September 2015

BW Fiesta Creations brings Zana Independence festival

The festival will be graced by a number of local artists among other ATI who is expected to perform his new single cassette. MMP family, Drama Boi, Twerk Stars, Ozi F Teddy and Tarz B. Casper Tha DJ of Yarona Fm will also grace the event. The...

Ivy Matlho 17 September 2015

Mogwe relishes international tour

Mogwe’s lined up performances will be staged in three continents Africa, Europe and America, performing in more than five cities. Mogwe’s PR and marketing manager, Tlamelo Motshubi, told Showbiz that the songstress’ itinerary...

Dumisani Ncube 17 September 2015

Making a living out of Fashion blogging

Through his blog www.ndeuyapo.com that trades as Nde Uyapo, the 23-year-old has attracted a number of local and international clients where he has been called to work on events such as the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa in Johannesburg. In the...

Dumisani Ncube 17 September 2015

Criminals, Judiciary

Sharon Mathala 17 September 2015

Refugee �chickens� homebound to roost

In our times, this is the biggest refugee crisis seen outside of a global conflict period, spreading across the world and affecting at least 19 million people. While the world has always had a “refugee issue” the conflicts sparked by the...

Mmegi Editor | 17 September 2015

Private sector urged to take lead

Speaking at the Business Botswana annual general meeting on Tuesday, the minister of Trade and Industry, Vincent Seretse stated that it was the responsibility of the private sector to play an entrepreneurial role in the economy. “It is for...

Isaac Pinielo 17 September 2015

MFDP binds parastatals to performance contracts

Parastatals under the finance ministry include; Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation Agency (PEEPA), Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants, Botswana Accountancy Oversight Authority, Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 September 2015

False prophets in court

Mooketsi Mokento (38), Lefoko Simako (38) and Keorapetse Warona (31) are alleged to have obtained P500,400 from Mokgadi Gabalwelwe in Palapye pretending that they would end her problems by praying for her. The incident took place on January 10,...

Bonte Seepi 17 September 2015

Think session inspires Old Naledi residents

Gaborone mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe along with various speakers and relevant stakeholders graced the ideas forum that aimed to promote academic excellence, healthy behaviour, sport and art participation, entrepreneurship and civic engagement in Old...

Mompati Tlhankane | 17 September 2015

S/Phikwe road fatalities escalate

Superintendent Lekgotla Rankwaila this week said that most of the accidents happened in feeder roads and not the main ones that are always patrolled by the police.  He said they have not established the reasons for the escalating statistics, but...

Onalenna Kelebeile 17 September 2015

Judge dismisses �April Fool� rape conviction

The state alleged that Kealeboga Gaesenngwe committed the offence at Lechana on April 1, 2011. He was subsequently sentenced to 10 years in jail by a magistrate in Palapye. Yesterday, Gaesenngwe appeared before Moroka to appeal on grounds that the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 17 September 2015

Invaluable lessons from MDGs for local development

A senior official in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MoFDP) said this at the Botswana Coalition on Sustainable Development Goals stakeholder interaction on the SDGs on Monday. Director of population and development coordination in...

Baboki Kayawe 17 September 2015

Chamber of Mines to utilise F/town landfill

More than a year ago, the Chamber announced that it intended to build a plant for the disposal of  chemicals used by its members, at its plot, which is also located in Dumela. The BCM chief executive officer, Charles Siwawa says the plan to...

Chakalisa Dube | 17 September 2015

Law Society supports Motshwarakgole suit against appeal judges

In a notice to members dated September 16, 2015, the LSB chairperson Lawrence Lecha said members expressed the view that the LSB should consider joining in the litigation.  “Council advised that it had previously taken a position that the...

Oarabile Mosikare 17 September 2015

BCP criticises haphazard budgeting process

The BCP said this following the news that despite being allocated P11 billion this financial year, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Richard Matlhare has said that they need a further P5.2 billion. The money...

Oarabile Mosikare 17 September 2015

Battle for the divas at Maun Pop Bottles

The event, which is the brainchild of James Ratshosa, will feature Botswana’s self-proclaimed queen of hip hop, Sasa Klass, a woman who many see as Botswana’s very own Nicki Minaj, controversial poet-turned- entertainer Berry Heart,...

Sharon Mathala 17 September 2015

Golfer misses out on Zebra fund

The Botswana Golf Union (BGU) vice president, Mpho Kelosiwang told Mmegi Sport that the BNSC turned down the application citing the performance of the golfer. The objective of the fund is to assist identified groups of athletes with special training...

Calistus Kolantsho | 17 September 2015

Boko talks about talks

“I don’t think we will commence anything this year. I have a few assignments overseas and the UDC secretary general is in the United Kingdom. Realistically we are looking at 2016,” said Boko. He explained that they might hold the...

Oarabile Mosikare 17 September 2015

Govt bolsters doing business reforms

The roadmap is an initiative crafted with the assistance of the World Bank and it seeks to reinforce reforms that government has been implementing since 2011. Speaking at the launch of the reforms recently, the ministry’s permanent secretary,...

Pauline Dikuelo | 17 September 2015