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Oarabile Mosikare 08 October 2015

Pan

12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Staff Writer 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 October 2015

Pan

12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Staff Writer 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 October 2015

Dope

Life changes for Malcolm, a geek who's surviving life in a tough neighborhood, after a chance invitation to an underground party leads him and his friends into a Los Angeles adventure.

Staff Writer 08 October 2015

Pan

12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny -- to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Staff Writer 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 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 08 October 2015

Met Services warns of heatwave

The heatwave, the department says, is expected to gradually dissipate, with temperatures in Kgalagadi district dropping by three degrees on Sunday October 11. “The Department advises members of the public to take precautionary measures to...

Staff Writer 08 October 2015

Ready to defend the country

Moreri Sejakgomo | 08 October 2015

Security beefed up for Zebras� Tuesday game

Fans raided the pitch while some vehicles were broken into, in addition to traffic congestion to and from the Francistown Sports Complex. Deputy divisional traffic officer north, Senior Superintendent Pelontle Kesupile said security will be beefed...

Koketso Kgoboge 08 October 2015

Tshelametsi�s injury not career ending

The veteran goalkeeper twisted his knee with the kneecap moving out of position, which resulted in a huge swelling. The Mahalapye-born goalkeeper’s career has been plaqued by long-term injuries, which have affected his progress in the game. His...

Koketso Kgoboge 08 October 2015

History making women referees hailed

The three took charge of a beMOBILE Premiership clash between BDF XI and Orapa United recently, a first in the history of local football. Lekgowe was the centre referee while Ramothogobeng and Letota were her assistants.  Senai said his...

Kabelo Boranabi | 08 October 2015

Scramblers back in revamped softball league

Orapa based-teams, Carets and Rebels, will welcome Rail Giants of Mahalapye and Raptures of Serowe respectively in the opening week. Other teams; Wipers, Motlakase and Francistown powerhouse, Scramblers who are returning to the league after a stint...

Koketso Kgoboge 08 October 2015

Miss Africa in hunt for TV presenter

The reality show will focus on the tasks and activities the top 15 finalists are involved in as part of their race to the title of the diamond-studded crown. The show will be broadcast on an international television channel that is yet to be...

Dumisani Ncube 08 October 2015

E.P.IC on a verge to success

He said he put his music on hold to focus on getting his media studies degree at the University of Botswana. “The course was something that I needed to push my music and right now I can do my own marketing and public relations,” he...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 October 2015

BOMU nominees to be announced this evening

The nominations are expected to be more exciting than ever, secretary general of union, Pagson Ntsie, told Showbiz this week. He said unlike past years the entries were of higher and competition proved to be stiff. Ntsie said BOMU would be unveiling...

Sharon Mathala 08 October 2015

BDP Web

Dumisani Ncube 08 October 2015

It was about time

Although this was not a state event but the ruling party one, it was the first time he called a press conference since declaring war on private media in the run-up to 2014 general elections. At that time, he was Minister of Presidential Affairs and...

Mmegi Correspondent 08 October 2015

Homeowners tax exemption still to be implemented

The status quo is a source of frustration for the parliamentary Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises. The committee chairperson, Samson Moyo Guma expressed his unhappiness when they were examining the books of the Botswana Unified...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 08 October 2015

BMTS reaches out for upcoming musicians

“It has been quite tough for upcoming artists to get such platforms, some have even lost hope yet they are talented, we as BMTS have decided to be the leverage to lift them up,” he said. Taylor said the NGO would also play a role in...

Dumisani Ncube 08 October 2015

Mmakgodumo Festival starts Friday

The cultural festival, in its third year, promises to be bigger and better, and to cater for a diverse audience. The event, which goes by the theme “Ngwao Yame Mokgabo Wame” seeks to revive Ngwaketse culture through edutainment, which...

Maureen Odubeng | 08 October 2015

Govt pledges unlimited support for young innovators

Speaking at the launch of Di Apps mobile application this week, he urged more innovators to come forward and utilise the Youth Development Fund (YDF) as he intends to help empower the ICT sector. He further urged all sectors to have confidence in...

Pauline Dikuelo | 08 October 2015

Thamaga crime declines

In an interview, Makgoeng said they recorded minor incidents during the Independence holidays. “Some violent attacks still exist but they are not prevalent like last year where we had to ask for reinforcements,” he said. Special Support...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 October 2015

Shumba Coal eyes power exports to Namibia

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) listed company looks to set up an initial 1.5 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) coal mine at Sechaba, near Morupule by next year to supply thermal coal locally. In a market update for the year ended June 2015, Shumba...

Staff Writer 08 October 2015

BCP threatens Phage

This comes after one of the BCP activists Phagenyana Phage vowed that they would not be forced to join the unity of opposition parties by party leaders without first being consulted. “We caution members to exercise restraint and express their...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 October 2015

Botswana Diamonds JV completes drill programme

The programme targeted an anomaly discovered by Botswana Diamonds’ joint venture partner Alrosa using its Transient Electromagnetic Method (TEM), reinforced by soil sampling which had earlier discovered significant Kimberlite Indicator Minerals...

Staff Writer 08 October 2015

GCC poverty eradication coffers run dry

“Our council does not have money to assist those people. It should be clear that we had managed to assist 1,131 people since the programme started. Now the money we have can only assist 106 people.  The 106 are those that we have assessed...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 08 October 2015

Khama's 'flying bike'

Thalefang Charles | 08 October 2015

Policeman accused of attempting a hit and run

Phaleng, who is now recuperating at Princess Marina, said she was hit by an unnamed police officer, who then attempted to run away. She sustained serious body injuries and a broken leg. Sharing her story with Mmegi, Phaleng said she was walking from...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 October 2015

BCP leaders attend Labour Party conference

The BCP deputy leader Kesitegile Gobotswang, deputy secretary general Tshegofatso Raditlhokwa, and Women’s League president Daisy Bathusi represented the party at the conference. “Contrary to some local media reports the real friends of...

Oarabile Mosikare 08 October 2015

Zimbabwe stops Nigerian prophet from entering after he prophesied Mugabe would die

According to News Day, Okafor, the leader of the Liberation City World Outreach Ministries, reportedly said in October last year that Zimbabwe would have a new president by March this year. The prophecy may not have been well-received by Zimbabwean...

Correspondent 08 October 2015

Zimbabwean charged for raping alleged girlfriend

The 31-year old Ndlovu is alleged to have, on October 2, 2015 raped the complainant, at Radisele village. Ndlovu denied raping the complainant claiming that they were having an affair. He added that at the time of the alleged rape he was not aware...

Lindiwe Mozola 08 October 2015

Golden Jubilee torch hits historic Lobatse

Receiving the Golden Jubilee torch, Kruger said the movement was a big sign of victory since Botswana started with nothing. “When our forefathers occupied this country we were nothing other than a desert and they  significantly took the...

Tumelo Mouwane 08 October 2015

Killer lover given seven years

Justice Barnabas Nyamadzabo sentenced Temogo Otsogile for killing Kago Gaobotswe at Setshe ward in Mogorosi on July 17, 2010. The fight was sparked by Gaobotswe’s refusal to go home with the accused, who is the father of their two young...

Lebogang Mosikare | 08 October 2015

Accident victims prefer private hospitals

In the 2014 annual report, he stated that the trend has caused the MVA an increase in expenses from P76million in 2013 to P122.4million in 2014. “The increase in medical costs was mainly driven by the increase in high value claims and the...

Tumelo Mouwane 08 October 2015

Tati River�s lifespan threatened- Sakuringwa

The two day river dredging clean up campaign ending today (Thursday) was held under the theme, “ Noka ya Tati ke ya rona” which translates to: “Tati River is ours.” Sakuringwa called for everyone’s involvement towards...

Pini Bothoko | 08 October 2015

Artists give back to the community

Obakeng Sengwaketse, a gospel artist, came up with the initiative. The line-up includes Tumza, Spiza, Ashley Gops, Bouncy, Skavenja, Machesa, Crush, Chrome, Ramonyaka, Rachel, Douglas, Ounah, David and Mc Umaga. Speaking to showbiz about the show,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 08 October 2015

Broke BR Highlanders plunge into crisis

The clubs’ spokesperson, Jacob Monyeki confirmed to Mmegi Sport that the team is struggling financially which he said has contributed to their poor performance.  Highlanders have nine points from nine games and lie 12th on the...

Bonte Seepi 08 October 2015

Mystery behind surprise Police re-branding

But not all police vehicles have been re-branded as yet.  The vehicles however are in use and have been moving around town. One member of the public told Mmegi: “We do not know what is happening. The new cars look so much like those of...

Sharon Mathala 08 October 2015

Outsourcing will not result in job losses � PEEPA

Chief Executive Officer, Kgotla Ramaphane was testifying yesterday before the Parliamentary Accounts Committee on Statutory Bodies and State Enterprises. Committee members had wanted to know about the progress of the outsourcing programme and how it...

Isaac Pinielo 08 October 2015