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In Thursday paper

BBC.COM 19 November 2015

Zebras pay the penalty

The team was dealt a further blow when they conceded a dubious penalty inside the opening 10 minutes in Bamako. Coach Peter Butler bemoans the match defining moments after his charges went down 2-0 for an overall 3-2 aggregate loss. “I am...

Mqondisi Dube | 19 November 2015

BDP Ntuane

Mmegi Editor 19 November 2015

Back Off Councillor

Kagiso Onkatswitse 19 November 2015

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

No Escape

In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

He Named Me Malala

A look at the events leading up to the Taliban's attack on Pakistani schoolgirl, Malala Yousafzai, for speaking out on girls' education followed by the aftermath, including her speech to the United Nations.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

A project deserving the nation�s support

A whole nation, with 26,662 representatives cramming the stadium, was united in joy. The moment proved the power of football in bringing together people from across sections. New heroes had been born as Peter Butler’s charges struck sweet...

Mmegi Editor | 19 November 2015

Bridge of Spies

During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

How to Make Love Like an Englishman

A drama about a Cambridge poetry professor who begins to re-evaluate his life of Byronic excess.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

Nico coach goes AWOL

Nico United spokersperson, Mogomotsi ‘Ace’ Orapeleng said the coach was present in their last practice session last week and showed no signs of discontent. “He had his last practise session with the team on Friday and it was the...

Koketso Kgoboge 19 November 2015

beMOBILE defends disputed award

The award kicked off at the beginning of this season with Township Rollers exciting midfielder, Segolame Boy winning it record three times. Boy was awarded the trophy and a P1,500 cheque on Tuesday in his absence as the player was in Mali with the...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 19 November 2015

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

War Room

A seemingly perfect family looks to fix their problems with the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

How to Make Love Like an Englishman

A drama about a Cambridge poetry professor who begins to re-evaluate his life of Byronic excess.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

Kast�s fill up the stadium concert billed for next year

The Kast Stadium Capacity Concert will be held in May 14 next year. Kast lodged the intention to fill up the stadium after South African musician Casper Nyovest announced his fill up the dome campaign in September. Announcing this through a press...

Mompati Tlhankane | 19 November 2015

Bridge of Spies

During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

No Escape

In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2

As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

How to Make Love Like an Englishman

A drama about a Cambridge poetry professor who begins to re-evaluate his life of Byronic excess.

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

Bridge of Spies

During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.

Staff Writer 19 November 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 19 November 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 19 November 2015

Headway in Kazungula bridge construction � Mabeo

The Minister of Transport and Communications, Tshenolo Mabeo told journalists this week the P1.4 billion project is on course and will be delivered by December 2018. Earlier on, there was scepticism on whether the construction of the bridge will...

Isaac Pinielo 19 November 2015

BEC condolences to Matsha College departed students

On behalf of the Board of the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC), Management and Staff, I wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, the Matsha Senior Secondary School Management, Staff, Students and...

Correspondent 19 November 2015

BOSETU calls for implementation of school health policy

This follows the Matsha tragedy that saw 111 students hospitalised and seven dead after a horrific accident. Speaking in an interview with Mmegi, BOSETU Health and Safety secretary, Monica Legwale, said that as the union they are appealing to the...

Lindiwe Mozola 19 November 2015

State witness faces the music

Rapholo was to relate events that led to the stealing of a generator, water pumps as well as assault of Jack Moilwa with the back of an axe. He said on February 17, 2015, he met with the other two accused, Dimpho Ghannie and Boikobo Tumisang and they...

Lebogang Baingapi 19 November 2015

Ministry implements OPRCs

Speaking at a press conference recently, Minister Tshenolo Mabeo said the OPRC scope of works covers detailed design, improvement works, including upgrading to bitumen standard, rehabilitation and maintenance works. He stated that access roads...

Isaac Pinielo 19 November 2015

Bad blood between artisans, engineers at DBES

The department has the portfolio responsibility for government building development projects, their associated infrastructure, engineering services and the maintenance of government building, electrical and mechanical stock. Mmegi has learnt that the...

Tefo Pheage 19 November 2015

Court official charged for stealing records

The trio is charged with conspiracy to defeat the ends of justice. The particulars of the offence are that during the month of November 2015, at a date unknown to the prosecution at the Francistown Magistrate Courts, the accused conspired  to...

Lebogang Mosikare | 19 November 2015

BONELA finance officer detained

Machara is said to have spent eight days in police custody after he was arrested on November 5, 2015. The arrest came following interrogations by the police, which proved that he did not possess the right accounting certificates. A source at BONELA...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 19 November 2015

Murder accused granted more time to plead

Dimpho Kemoitse is accused of using two Okapi knives to stab his then girlfriend, Monyana Mbusi to death at Block 5 in Gaborone.  The deceased was a Form Five student at Masunga Senior Secondary School at the time. Yesterday, Kemoitse told...

Tumelo Mouwane 19 November 2015

Moatlhodi�s son found guilty of a lesser charge

The accused, Boitshoko Moatlhodi, 34, was initially charged with killing five-year-old Kevin Utlwang on April 21, 2012 at Block 7 along Kazungula road. Moatlhodi, a civil engineer by profession, was additionally charged with failure to stop after the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 19 November 2015

Plot to oust Sebego thickens

Sources close to developments at Lekidi Centre say there is an ugly plot gaining traction to topple Sebego as elections draw closer. “The president is aware of on-going attempts to oust him by people he thought were close allies. He is exposed...

Mqondisi Dube | 19 November 2015

Young artists invited to enter 2016 Barclays L�Atelier

“This was the first time in the competition’s 30-year history that it was extended to include emerging artists from across South Africa’s borders with fantastic results. The first merit award with a residency in Johannesburg prize,...

Staff Writer 19 November 2015

Miss Botswana eyes the Miss World crown

“As I look forward to my new journey which takes me to China, I promise to do my very best to be counted amongst the worthy beauties to wear the Miss World crown,” Mabengano said. “I know and believe that with your prayers all is...

Dumisani Ncube 19 November 2015

Partnerships key to boosting financial inclusion � banker

Financial inclusion is defined as the level of access to banking, remittances and any other financial services in a country or society. Speaking at the Botswana Institute of Bankers graduation and awards ceremony on Tuesday, Pal said this effort...

Pauline Dikuelo | 19 November 2015

The BNF and the October Revolution (Part 1)

For the first time in the history of humanity  workers captured state power and created their own government which survived for 74 years. They demonstrated beyond any shadow of doubt that capitalism can be overthrown and replaced by a...

Correspondent 19 November 2015

Botswana water woes worry UN expert

Heller, the UN Rapporteur on the Human Right to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, had been on a fact-finding mission to Botswana from November 9-17, 2015 with the aim to assess the situation of the human rights to water and sanitation in the...

Tefo Pheage 19 November 2015

BOSETU statement on Matsha College students accident

We regret, and we are deeply pained by the sudden and untimely loss of such young, precious, and promising lives. We  as well wish them any injuredwho remain hospitalised a speedy recovery and good health. While we have regard for...

Correspondent 19 November 2015

State of the Sport Address � SOSA

However he did not say much. Maybe justifiably so, maybe not, depending on how you feel about Sport. As a sport enthusiast, I expected a bit more than to just congratulate those who age been doing well in the sport arena. As a sport enthusiast, I...

Thuso Palai 19 November 2015

Ms RADP suspended after Matsha disaster

The grand finale was supposed to be held at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks on Saturday. A press release from the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development says the decision was taken to postpone the Miss RADP 2015 pageant and its associated...

Mompati Tlhankane | 19 November 2015

Crackdown on wayward fun lovers

The crackdown launched by the by-law enforcement in the North West District Council (NWDC) is in the form of nightclubs closure and sealing off popular river bank spots commonly referred to as  “beaches’ by revellers.  Many are...

Boniface Keakabetse 19 November 2015

Inflation-linked ETF debuts on BSE

According to the bank, the ILBI ETF will provide investors in Botswana with the opportunity to invest in the performance of a de facto South African government inflation bond benchmark index. The listing is the first time that Barclays Africa had...

Isaac Pinielo 19 November 2015

World's second-largest diamond 'found in Botswana'

The 1,111-carat stone was recovered from its Karowe mine, about 500km (300 miles) north of the capital, Gaborone. It is the biggest diamond to be discovered in Botswana and the largest find in more than a century. The 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond...

BBC.COM 19 November 2015