Select Year:

• 2024 |
• 2023 |
• 2022 |
• 2021 |
• 2020 |
• 2019 |
• 2018 |
• 2017 |
• 2016 |
• 2015 |
• 2014 |
• 2013 |
• 2012 |
• 2011 |
• 2010 |
• 2009 |
• 2008 |
• 2007 |
• 2006 |
• 2005 |
• 2004 |
• 2003 |

Select Month:

• January |
• February |
• March |
• April |
• May |
• June |
• July |
• August |
• September |
• October |
• November |
• December |

Archives:

• Tuesday January 08
• Wednesday January 09
• Thursday January 10
• Friday January 11
• Monday January 14
• Tuesday January 15
• Wednesday January 16
• Thursday January 17
• Friday January 18
• Monday January 21
• Tuesday January 22
• Wednesday January 23
• Thursday January 24
• Friday January 25
• Monday January 28
• Tuesday January 29
• Wednesday January 30
• Thursday January 31

In Thursday Paper

Edward Pekenene 07 January 2016

Govt appeals the 2014 gay ruling

The appeal, scheduled for this month’s session, follows a landmark judgement of the Gaborone High Court Justice, Terrence Rannowane, declaring that the 20 applicants were entitled to assemble and associate under the name and style of...

Mpho Mokwape | 07 January 2016

North Korea nuclear: What now after H-bomb test claim?

What are North Korea's motives? The North Korean leadership is trying to do two things: Firstly, to strengthen Kim Jong-un's authority by demonstrating that the North is moving forward in its goal to enhance the country's military capabilities and...

BBC.COM 07 January 2016

Secret in Their Eyes

A tight-knit team of rising investigators, along with their supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Concussion

In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

The Good Dinosaur

In a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

In the Heart of the Sea

A recounting of a whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820 that would inspire the great novel, Moby Dick.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Sisters

Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

In the Heart of the Sea

A recounting of a whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820 that would inspire the great novel, Moby Dick.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami...and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from...

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

War Room

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

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Goya festive tournament grows

Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development, Moiseraela Goya sponsored the football tournament in Palapye to the tune of P80,000. The tournament was first played in 2007 and is meant for teams from Palapye and surrounding settlements of...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 January 2016

Table tennis sensation targets top eight ranking

The 19-year-old started last season sitting at position 45, but has risen to 19th spot in the Botswana Table Tennis Association rankings. He told Mmegi Sport yesterday that he wants to break into the top eight in order to be counted among the...

Kabelo Boranabi | 07 January 2016

Secret in Their Eyes

A tight-knit team of rising investigators, along with their supervisor, is suddenly torn apart when they discover that one of their own teenage daughters has been brutally murdered.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Broke BCL fails to bail Nico out

BCL’s poor financial performance is due to weak commodity prices.  Majombolo have enjoyed and flourished under a relationship spanning over a decade ago with the company. This season, Majombolo, as Nico is affectionately known, has been...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 January 2016

In the Heart of the Sea

A recounting of a whaling ship's sinking by a giant whale in 1820 that would inspire the great novel, Moby Dick.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

The Good Dinosaur

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in Miami...and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal, saving themselves not only from...

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Time to rid Botswana of racism

The comments have also led to the suspension of a top bank official who allegedly participated in the conversation. The ruling African National Congress on Tuesday moved a step further and announced it is drafting a law that will make it criminal to...

Mmegi Editor | 07 January 2016

Finding a commercial path

Many have admired her works to the extent that she has been called to help decorate walls. She recently did some work for a local pub and a dentist clinic. Her work focuses on flora and fauna. The 26-year-old uses charcoal and pencil for her...

Dumisani Ncube 07 January 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises. The First Order attempts to rule the galaxy and only a rag-tag group of heroes can stop them, along with the help of the Resistance.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Spectre

A cryptic message from Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover a sinister organization. While M battles political forces to keep the secret service alive, Bond peels back the layers of deceit to reveal the terrible truth behind SPECTRE.

Staff Writer 07 January 2016

Shumba secures partners for solar power tender

Last year, the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources issued a request for Expression of Interest (EOI) to construct, operate, maintain and decommission at the end of its economic life, a scalable solar power plant. The plant is earmarked...

Brian Benza 07 January 2016

BDP inaugural youth council for Mosu

“We will come up with ideas on how best the government can deal with youth unemployment, which is threatening to spiral out of control in the country. “Unemployment among young people is a serious concern to every Motswana, which is why...

Chakalisa Dube | 07 January 2016

Opposition cooperation talks to start in earnest

All the parties have revealed that they are eager to commence the talks as soon as possible. Yesterday UDC head of elections Tapiso Kgosikoma told Mmegi that they are waiting for all parties to report to duty after the festive season so that they...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 January 2016

Batswana helping foreigners to obtain Omang, passports

This has emerged in cases before courts of law, especially after the culprits were caught attempting to apply for renewal of the documents. In the latest case, Gadzanani Mageu, 40, of Masvingo village in Zimbabwe on Wednesday admitted having...

Lebogang Mosikare | 07 January 2016

Wayeyi remain hopeful

This follows the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Slumber Tsogwane’s consultations recently in Gumare. Tsogwane had told the Wayeyi that consultations regarding their recognition as a tribe have been completed. In an...

Oarabile Mosikare 07 January 2016

Road accident kills woman, boy

The Toyota Ipsum, which was heading to Gaborone, left two passengers dead, a 31-year-old woman and a three-year-old boy. According to a Mahalapye Police traffic officer Assistant Superintendent, Kgosilarona Sechoni, there were eight people in the...

Bonte Seepi 07 January 2016

Selebi-Phikwe records low rate of male circumcision

Speaking during an interview with Mmegi Kenaape said that despite the town recording a higher number of people infected with HIV/AIDS and STIs men are still reluctant to circumcise. He said that circumcision is important because it helps reduce the...

Ivy Matlho 07 January 2016

Alleged donkey rapist pleads for freedom

Vee Mulilo (23) is accused of unlawfully having had carnal knowledge of a donkey branded K V N on August 27 at Phuduhudu lands. The donkey was the property of one Mmoloki Neo. “I do not know why I am still remanded in custody. It’s been...

Lindiwe Mozola 07 January 2016

Missing child found in Zimbabwe

Vitombiko Ndau went missing in the afternoon of July 2 in Lobatse. Detective Assistant Superintendent and CID officer-in-charge, Barulaganye Ramatshaba of Woodhall police station has confirmed the report. “We had a case of that kind last year...

Tumelo Mouwane 07 January 2016

BDP Francistown region to welcome seven mekoko

The resolution was taken so that the party could welcome back former BDP members who left the party disillusioned and stood as independent candidates in 2014 general elections. Yesterday, the BDP Francistown region’s branch secretary Raoboy...

Pini Bothoko | 07 January 2016

BOFEPUSU disappointed with govt

“The issue of whether Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) has terminated its affiliation to BOFEPUSU is neither here nor there in our view, and it is immaterial to the current salary negotiation. To the best of our knowledge BOPEU has not...

Oarabile Mosikare 07 January 2016

Struggle Continues

Kennedy Ramokone | 07 January 2016

International model search courts local models

The previous World Supermodel crown was scooped by local model Nature Inger after she battled it out with other international models from all over the world. Reigning Miss World Supermodel, Inger, is the one facilitating the World Supermodel...

Dumisani Ncube 07 January 2016

Olopeng to step down, denies Sebego challenge

Olopeng said he felt the time was right for him to resign from his position.  He told Mmegi Sport yesterday that he has been the region’s chairperson since 2009.  Olopeng said he would make the announcement to First Division North...

Calistus Kolantsho | 07 January 2016

Job seekers throng labour offices

Some of the job seekers said they had been spending nights at the labour offices since Saturday. When the Mmegi team visited the offices yesterday morning, hundreds could be seen in queues outside the premises under the scorching heat. Gates were...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 07 January 2016

Domestic tourism on the surge � BTO

Speaking to Mmegi Business, BTO Communications Manager, Keitumetse Setlang said that even though they are still waiting for the quantitative analysis, they have noticed growth in the number of locals visiting the destinations during the festive...

Pauline Dikuelo | 07 January 2016