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Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Straight Outta Compton

The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2

Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

The Martian

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Selfless

A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Straight Outta Compton

The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

The Martian

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2

Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

The Intern

70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Straight Outta Compton

The group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Hotel Transylvania 2

Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

The Martian

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon...

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials

After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

Staff Writer 02 October 2015

The Intern

70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Staff Writer 02 October 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 02 October 2015

Fatal biology or human extinction

The 2010 young-adult dystopian science fiction novel is the second book in the Maze Runner Saga. It is preceded by The Maze Runner, and followed by The Death Cure, The Kill Order, and finally The Fever Code. In this thriller, Thomas (Dylan...

Bakang Israel 02 October 2015

Fireworks at Spring Xplosion

Spring Xplosion was held on the eve of Independence Day at Fairgrounds Holding. The event had a rich line-up, which consisted of local and international artists. Young revellers carrying cooler boxes started packing the place in the afternoon. Some...

Dumisani Ncube 02 October 2015

DJ Goveiya shines at BEMF

Many believed that Botswana 50 committee should have engaged a local company instead of engaging a South African company to be in charge of the event. The contract, which has been reported to have cost government close to P3 million, was met with...

Sharon Mathala 02 October 2015

�Who cares?�

A reader posted a message about her experience at a jeweller in Gaborone after she had visited and bought an expensive ring. “They did not have any ring boxes, so I suggested they give me one of their little black velvety display pillows. I...

Consumer Watchdog 02 October 2015

Govt moves to eliminate trade barriers

Through a National Enquiry Point (NEP), which was launched in Gaborone this week, the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) will offer the services. The NEP is a requirement of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) under the Technical Barriers to Trade...

Isaac Pinielo 02 October 2015

Bolux expands plant to boost capacity

Bolux recently sold a 49 percent stake to Seaboard in a move aimed at securing investment and capital injection into the company. Head of corporate affairs at Bolux, Nkosi Mwaba said the company has been operating an old plant since 1984 adding that...

Isaac Pinielo 02 October 2015

Siyanda Mohutsiwa: Pan-Africanist, writer

Some of you might know her from her essays at Mail and Guardian’s Thought Leader. Others might have heard her fresh and interesting perspective on all sorts of issues when she’s been interviewed on SAFM and Cape Talk Radio in South...

Lauri Kubuitsile 02 October 2015

Sikalesele-Vaka gets spring back in her step

BusinessWeek:  Please give us a brief background of yourself, both as an employee and as an entrepreneur? Sikalesele-Vaka: I graduated from University of Botswana in 1988 with a Bachelor of Laws degree; I then worked at Mosojane Phumaphi law...

Pauline Dikuelo | 02 October 2015

Diamond exports soften on sluggish market

According to financial statistics released by the Bank of Botswana, the country exported $846 million worth of diamonds in the first quarter of 2015 compared to over $919m in the same period in 2014 while the first quarter exports were also 20...

Brian Benza 02 October 2015

Satmos axe Mogae

Satmos chairman, Monnakgotla Mojaki confirmed the move to Mmegi Sport this week saying they parted ways because of poor results. “Football is a results orientated sport and when the results are not coming that shows that there is a...

Kabelo Boranabi | 02 October 2015

Dynamites start celebration in style

It was a massive win for the young team. Dynamites captain, Kesego Paul told Mmegi Sport that they were always regarded as underdogs but they wanted people to start taking them seriously. She said winning against a star-studded side was an...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 October 2015

BOKA excited after Olympics inclusion

BOKA president, David Mathe told Mmegi Sport that the World Karate Federation (WKF) has been proposing that karate be included as an Olympic sport for a long time. He said the inclusion of the sport comes at the right time. Mathe said any country...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 October 2015

Orapa United hits out at rivals

Orapa United spokesperson, Tebatso Hule said they have observed that teams opt to use buses and other unregulated areas as changing rooms. Hule’s tirade went thus: “This facility is owned by Debswana and maintained by Debswana. It is...

Koketso Kgoboge 02 October 2015

Has Satmos reached �The Final Destination�?

And history is firmly against the Selebi-Phikwe side with the past suggesting Satmos might as well start preparing for life in the First Division, observes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE In 2005, unfashionable Selebi-Phikwe side, Mosquito made its way...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 October 2015

Rollers face Reds examination

Out of eight games they have played so far, Rollers have met only one team that is in the top eight. It was their season opener when they thrashed BDF XI 4-1. The rest have been the teams occupying the bottom seven positions. Although the derby has...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 02 October 2015

Ostriches� unbeaten home run faces test

The Ostriches are fourth with 17 points, one position and two points above Magosi after eight games. Magosi and the Ostriches have previously met in four league encounters with the Kgatleng side winning three and losing one. Chiefs lost the last...

Koketso Kgoboge 02 October 2015

Let�s embrace other languages

Over the years, we developed our semi-arid country into a middle-income one, despite the challenges such as security threat from some neighbours, and lack of financial resources. Over the years, we managed to establish institutions of democratic...

Mmegi Editor | 02 October 2015

Presidential Third Term

Dithapelo Keorapetse 02 October 2015

South Africa�s and Botswana�s performance and outlook

This was in recognition of South Africa’s economic potential and its position as a powerhouse in Africa. Botswana, in comparison, is a much smaller country in almost every respect. However, South Africa has been a major disappointment to many...

Correspondent 02 October 2015

Let�s honour our legends

It is not a decision that should be left to the executive alone. There has been a motion in Parliament in the 9th or 10th Parliament suggesting that former President Ketumile Masire be honoured. Parliament instead decided to amend the motion to...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 02 October 2015

Botswana needs a sound military doctrine

Allow me to insult your intelligence a little bit by explaining the application of doctrine in a religious setting, something that will help the reader to have a full grasp of the application of the same in a military setting. The recent...

Richard Moleofe 02 October 2015

Despair as the alcohol levy hits unintended victims

Mmashadi Mogalakwe, 43, sits quietly under the shadow of the security gatehouse at the Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) Lobatse Brewery premises. It is a week before Independence Day - the day her services will be terminated at the now closed...

Thalefang Charles | 02 October 2015

Bad moon rises on battered mineworkers

When the global recession reached local shores in the summer of 2008, it resulted in industry-wide work suspensions and closures within months, cut 1,000 mining jobs in six months and by the end of 2009, had shrunk the economy by nearly eight...

Mbongeni Mguni | 02 October 2015

BTU triumphs in upgrade of principal education offers

The implementation of Levels of Operation in 2013, meant to harmonise payment structures within the fraternity is reported to have created a situation where the officers were remunerated lowly compared to headmasters who are their...

Baboki Kayawe 02 October 2015

Hunger signals climate change�s arrival

“There is an intricate relationship between rainfall, rangelands, agriculture, wildlife and climate variability and change. As climate change ushers in more stress on the water sector, it is increasingly a concern that losses in rangeland...

Baboki Kayawe 02 October 2015

Khama appeals for Botho

When launching the roving torch during independence celebrations held at the National Stadium on Wednesday, Khama pleaded with Batswana to continue on being guided by spirit of Botho and to embrace the spirit of togetherness. “We cannot do...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 October 2015

Mixed feelings on Boipuso

Kabelo Keolopile: “I always cherish this day because our country is one of the few that has peace. We are blessed because we haven’t experienced war in our country. Again our political parties differs only at the rallies but they share...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 October 2015

Seneo Mabengano crowned Miss Botswana 2015/2016

Miss Botswana contestants  looked fabulous that night, rocking outfits by local designers, among them Aobakwe Molosiwa of Gilded Sands, Switch Couture, Thaby D and Black Trash. Thaby D scooped The Best Designer Award. The choreography, unlike...

Sharon Mathala 02 October 2015

Ethiopia sour Independence party

Goals from Berzket Nisitak, Benyom Belay and Qutzneit Testoge gave the Walias the victory while Joel Mogorosi scored a consolation brace for the host. The Zebras defence was caught napping in the sixth minute when a quick one-two between Nisitak and...

Kabelo Boranabi | 02 October 2015

Pain awaits aggrieved patient

Kereemang has filed a lawsuit against the hospital, but Lenmed has denied any link with the doctor who operated on her. Through her lawyer, Malcolm Gobhoza, Kereemang is demanding P1.5 million in compensation. In the lawsuit, Kereemang stated that...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 October 2015

Services sector anchors economic growth

Data released by Statistics Botswana (SB) this week shows that economic growth as measured by Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) went up by 2.5 percent in the second quarter of 2015 compared to 3.4 percent realised in the same quarter in...

Brian Benza 02 October 2015