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In Tuesday Paper

Monkagedi Gaothobogwe 02 February 2016

The Choice

Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Finest Hours

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Hateful Eight

In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The 5th Wave

Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

Ride Along 2

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Choice

Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Hateful Eight

In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Revenant

A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

Norm of the North

When a real estate development invades his Arctic home, Norm and his three lemming friends head to New York City, where Norm becomes the mascot of the corporation in an attempt to bring it down from the inside and protect his homeland.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

Ride Along 2

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Choice

Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Hateful Eight

In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The 5th Wave

Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth decimated. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

Dirty Grandpa

Right before his wedding, an uptight guy is tricked into driving his grandfather, a perverted former Army Lieutenant-Colonel "Special Forces" to Florida for spring break.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

The Revenant

A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

Ride Along 2

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

Masisi

Mmegi Editor 02 February 2016

Union wars leave workers broke

Each week, Batswana are fed allegations, counter allegations, denials and all manner of reprimands, as the federation and its former member drag each other over the coals. In order to avoid further inflaming the situation, we will not repeat some of...

Mmegi Editor | 02 February 2016

Francistown derby rolls back the hands of time

Masses filled the old Francistown Stadium on Sunday to witness the old derby and both sides produced end-to-end stuff throughout the 90 minutes, reminiscent of the good, old days. ECCO had the best of chances, first in the opening half when...

Koketso Kgoboge 02 February 2016

Mosenya wins 2016 chess season opener

Mosenya accumulated 6.5/7 points to walk away with the championship. He finished joint top with Zambian, Kela Kaulela but clinched the title on a tiebreaker. Another local, Albert Sanda of Botswana finished third with six points. Mosenya pocketed...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 February 2016

Boxers defend Zone IV title

She told Mmegi Sport yesterday after their arrival that they knew other countries will be fighting to snatch the title. Ntelamo said the tournament was used to gauge the Botswana team’s readiness ahead of the Olympic qualifiers that will be...

Calistus Kolantsho | 02 February 2016

Moloi�s move to Gunners falls through

Chiefs’ communications manager, Clifford Mogomotsi said Gunners approached them on Sunday, on the day of the transfer window deadline. “Obviously it was too late. We did not finalise the deal as they came very late. Their chairperson is...

Mqondisi Dube | 02 February 2016

Battle weary Rollers ready to move on

The issue divided Rollers’ faithful with two rival camps pulling in opposite directions even after the formation of an interim committee. However the camps seem ready to pull in one direction after the Saturday meeting, which ushered in a new...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 02 February 2016

SOTS exposes culture-deprived children

The first President of Botswana Sir Seretse Khama who once said ‘tshaba ee senang ngwao ke mokang e latlhegileng (a nation without a culture is a lost one) must be turning in his grave.  He would have hung his head in shame at a...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 February 2016

Karabo delivers gospel album

The authentic tracks in the album include Morena O Baetele, Bonang Lerato La Jeso, Eli, Tlong Go Jeso, Kgotso Kgotso, Re Rata Fa Re Bona Jeso, Mathong A bona, Tsogang Le Rapele and Go Lokile. The album is furnished with beautiful melodies of gospel...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 02 February 2016

Culture fans sad over poor SOTS

Although they came dressed up for the occasion, the event was found to be lacking in terms of entertainment and the programme was not followed properly. Apart from dikhwaere and performances from Dramaboi as the highlight of the day, there was no...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 February 2016

Mixed reactions to BTCL shares sale

Under the Initial Public Offer (IPO), Batswana and citizen owned companies are eligible to buy a minimum of 1,000 shares at P1 each. At a road show held here recently to market the IPO, a street vendor, Banoki Mbulawa said the idea was great but...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 02 February 2016

Debswana output falls 16% on softer demand

According to figures published by Anglo American, the decline was largely propelled by a fourth quarter 21 percent production decrease to 4.7 million carats as a result of a reduction in tonnes treated at Jwaneng and Orapa. “The decline was...

Brian Benza 02 February 2016

Fuel prices drop again

According to the ministry, for Gaborone and surrounding areas, retail price for petrol grades, which include unleaded petrol 93 and 95, has been decreased by 15 thebe per litre to P7.49 and P7.61 respectively.  Diesel 50ppm has gone down by 45...

Staff Writer 02 February 2016

Lady Khama Run returns

This annual half marathon, 10 km and 5 km trail-run is in its 4th year, and we are hoping to increase our participation numbers, once again. In 2015, we had 1,007 runners, and our aim this year is to get as close as possible, or perhaps exceed,...

Correspondent 02 February 2016

Stepping Stones turns 10 years

Our journey started in 2008 with the first meeting held at Stepping Stones' first office located behind the police station in Mochudi. This became the first of many meetings which developed into a long term relationship that would bring financial...

Correspondent 02 February 2016

Voter trafficking: Why the fuss only post-2014

Batswana have always been sold and fed the cheap and unappetising menu of ‘free and fair’ elections. Outside observers, foreign media and diplomatic missions have been in the forefront, leading the sale of the junk meal of...

Michael Dingake 02 February 2016

Spaghetti Junction contractor to up the pace

The project commenced in the third quarter of 2015 and is expected to be complete in August 2016. Speaking during a tour by Transport and Communications minister, Tshenolo Mabeo, Wang Hong Jiang, an agent of the contractor, China Railways Seven...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 02 February 2016

�Pastor� struggles to deny dagga charges

One of the witnesses, Thuso Ngoni told court last week that they met the accused in a car they had boarded a lift from Sejelo Junction in Kanye to Chalershill. Ngoni said at Moatle, they met a police roadblock and were asked to go out with their...

Lebogang Baingapi 02 February 2016

Govt plans steeper fines for overloading

“We are also concerned as a ministry about some foreign drivers who overload goods from neighbouring countries transiting Botswana,” he said. “Some of these vehicles contribute to road accidents because other drivers cannot easily...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 February 2016

Mother implicates son in violent robbery

Ramaiyane’s son, Arnold Rapholo, and his co-accused, Boikobo Tumisang and Mothusi Ghannie are accused of assaulting Jack Moilwa with fists, kicks and an axe before stealing a generator and water pipes at Lefhoko lands on February 19,...

Lebogang Baingapi 02 February 2016

Education maintains budget dominance

Presenting the budget yesterday, Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo stated the bulk of this budget would go towards the implementation of the Education and Training Sector Strategic Plan (ETSSP) launched last...

Baboki Kayawe 02 February 2016

Health gets second largest share

Delivering the budget speech for 2016/17 financial year yesterday, Matambo announced that the Ministry of Health will receive the second largest share of the proposed recurrent budget of P5.75 billion or 15.5 percent of the total, a slight increase...

Mpho Mokwape | 02 February 2016

Newborn dumped in cooler box

Tatitown police station commander Superintendent Cyprian Magalila said police found the cooler box along the road but were shocked to find a newborn baby girl inside. “The baby was certified dead upon arrival at the Nyangabgwe Referral...

Pini Bothoko | 02 February 2016

Former BNF VP found dead

BNF spokesperson Moeti Mohwasa confirmed that they received the news of their former vice president’s passing. He said nothing much has been communicated as to what could have happened. “We just received the sad news. It is true our Rre...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 02 February 2016

Dismal SOTS causes low turnout at jazz fest

The Jazz Festival organised by Kalahari Jazz beats started late in the afternoon. Despite the low turnout, the festival commenced as planned. One of the main acts Mpho Sebina did her best to entertain the few people who were there.  Arriving on...

Mompati Tlhankane | 02 February 2016

Inside Matambo's bittersweet budget

Without giving detail of the size of the total economic rescue package, the minister sporadically mentioned ESP projects across six ministries worth only a cumulative P1.3 billion.  The stimulus’ rollout is targeted to jumpstart the...

Brian Benza 02 February 2016

Reform to avoid middle-income trap, IMF advises

While sub-Saharan Africa remains the second fastest–growing region in the world, the small middle-income countries, including Botswana, are among the slowest growing in the region and there are significant downside risks to their...

Brian Benza 02 February 2016