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Teichler Rankoa 29 October 2015

Eritrean players granted asylum

Yesterday evening, prominent lawyer, Dick Bayford told Mmegi that there had been official communication from the Ministry of Justice, Defence and Security to the effect that the players had been granted asylum. “Our common position with the...

Mbongeni Mguni | 29 October 2015

Goosebumps

A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Crimson Peak

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and...

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

The Jakes Are Missing

Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Burnt

Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Black Mass

The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Crimson Peak

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and...

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Goosebumps

A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

The Jakes Are Missing

Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

MoH shooting suspect arrested

A press statement from the police spokesperson Dipheko Motube says the suspect is Alford Serumola aged 45years of Ramotswa. The suspect who has been on the run since the shooting incident was arrested at the Tlokweng Border on Wednesday...

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Black Mass

The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Goosebumps

A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R. L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Crimson Peak

In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and...

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

The Jakes Are Missing

Janice and Donald Jakes have fallen out of love and into Police Protection. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time sends Simon Jakes, and his parents to a journey where they will rediscover what it means to love each other.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Burnt

Adam Jones (Bradley Cooper) is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Black Mass

The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.

Staff Writer 29 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 29 October 2015

Malope is new deputy chair of Ntlo ya Dikgosi

He has replaced Kgosi Lotlamoreng of Barolong who retired in June 2015. Lotlamoreng is now an MP for Goodhope/Mabule constituency. Malope was elected during the opening of the Ntlo ya Dikgosi session after the then deputy chairperson of the house....

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Donkey rapist urges court to sentence him soon

He said that if at all he has committed an offence he would rather be sentenced for it sooner rather than later. Vee Mulilo, 23, is accused of unlawfully having carnal knowledge of a donkey on August 27 at Phuduhudu lands.  The donkey is the...

Bonte Seepi 29 October 2015

Gunners head to the dreaded Orapa cauldron

Extension Gunners find themselves in the unfortunate predicament of travelling to Orapa to face the Ostriches in the opening encounter of the 2016 Mascom Top 8 this evening. Kick-off is at 7pm. Itekeng Stadium has become an unfriendly place for...

Koketso Kgoboge 29 October 2015

De Vre Trans sponsors Pilikwe United

Pilikwe United chairman, Fobby Radipotsane said they come a long way with De Vre Trans and hoped their relationship will continue. “Our relationship with De Vre Trans comes from far back in 2009. They will provide the team with a complete...

Bonte Seepi 29 October 2015

Molosi turns BBW play into a book

For the first time in Botswana’s history, drama moves from the stage to print. The forthcoming volume We Are All Blue (ISBN 978-0-9965770-4-5) consists of two of Molosi’s original, award-winning plays, Blue, Black and White (BBW) and...

Staff Writer 29 October 2015

Kemoeng ready to crack whip at BFA

He would not dwell much on the findings following suspensions of staff members recently since it is an “internal matter”. Kemoeng did mention that they may not be the last ones. “My staff members who have gone on special leave might...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 October 2015

Moruakgomo urges fellow muso: �pull up your socks�

“Being an artist is about how you behave and the message you convey,” he said. “Some of you are killing the industry by accepting low pay from promoters, accepting payments between P 50,00 and 10,000.” He urged musicians to...

Dumisani Ncube 29 October 2015

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Mmegi Editor 29 October 2015

Tougher action needed against tobacco

They increasingly feel isolated and unsupported in a fight against a pervasive, addictive and sinister substance that policymakers appear untroubled by. Tobacco usage in Botswana is on the rise, with both legal and illicit cigarettes freely and...

Mmegi Editor | 29 October 2015

BICA cracks down on unregistered accountants

Speaking to Mmegi Business, BICA administration officer, Tumelo Tsheole warned accountants to register with the institute before  January 31, 2016, or face the wrath of the law. He said the warning is directed to at all qualified accountants...

Pauline Dikuelo | 29 October 2015

Bail ruling today for serial stabber, murder accused

During his last mention, Kefitlhile applied for bail, explaining that he had left undisclosed amounts of money and important property in Francistown where he was working prior to his September 29 arrest. Kefitlhile told the court that his belongings...

Tumelo Mouwane 29 October 2015

Negligence of poverty eradication programmes worries Tsogwane

Tsogwane was officiating at the ministry’s Open Day on Tuesday held at the new Palapye bus/taxi terminal and thronged by multitudes. He noted that the situation could not be allowed to continue lest it undermines the good intentions of the...

Lindiwe Mozola 29 October 2015

Maforaga appeals for Dikgosi budget increment

Maforaga appealed to the Minster of Local Government and Rural Development, Slumber Tsogwane, to increase their budgets as Dikgosi during the Ministry‘s open day held Tuesday at the new Palapye bus/taxi terminal. He said the current budget...

Lindiwe Mozola 29 October 2015

TAWU members demand audit reports

The members have decried that the union has not audited its books since 2012, and were not happy that no reasons have been advanced as to why there have been no audited reports in the past two years.  These concerns were raised at the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 October 2015

No budget for back-up power in schools

To this, Kgosi Thabo Maruje III called on the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) to provide back-up generators in boarding schools. However, the assistant minister Fidelis Molao says the ministry has no money to purchase generators...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 29 October 2015

Vision 2036 Task Team promises to avoid political dilution

President Ian Khama recently announced the task team for the new national vision. Former minister, Neo Moroka, whom Khama has entrusted to deliver Vision 2036, told members of the press yesterday that despite the composition of the team including...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 29 October 2015

Serumola brings a number of titles home

She brought home various titles from the just-ended beauty pageant in Mexico. On top of the first princess title, Serumola won the Best Traditional Wear, Best Body, Best Participant and the Best African Ambassador. In an interview with Showbiz,...

Mompati Tlhankane | 29 October 2015

Francistown the best venue for Zebras � BFA

Zebras have recently been pulling crowds at the newly opened Francistown Sports Complex, both in the Africa Cup of Nations and the World Cup qualifiers. Kemoeng said although he has not yet received reports of past games, which he is waiting for, he...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 October 2015

Sebina bogosi crisis

The dispute, which the tribal authorities are aware of, is over a kgotla known as BB1which is under the control of Bamangwato tribe from Serowe. According to legend and some Sebina residents, the Bangwato chiefs built the kgotla as their resting...

Pini Bothoko | 29 October 2015

BK11 mine disposal nears completion

In 2014, Firestone commenced a disposal process for all its assets in Botswana including the BK11 mine for a total cash consideration of $8 million (P83.9 million). Early this month, Tango formally requested an extension of time regarding the second...

Isaac Pinielo 29 October 2015