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Bonte Seepi 18 February 2016

Ankara blast: Turkey vows retaliation for deadly bomb attack

  "Turkey will not shy away from using its right to self-defence at any time, any place or any occasion," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Officials said a vehicle full of explosives was detonated as military buses were passing by on...

BBC.COM 18 February 2016

Mamelodi�s house targeted after BPL break-in

Mamelodi said he was awoken by a loud noise at around 3am in his house as people attempted to break-in. He said the burglars smashed the sitting room window, but were disturbed and fled.“I reported the matter to the police and I will wait for...

Mqondisi Dube | 18 February 2016

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

As an American ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya, a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Fifty Shades of Black

An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Happiness Is a Four-letter Word

Perfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few ...

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Deadpool

A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

How to Be Single

New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Fifty Shades of Black

An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

As an American ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya, a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Deadpool

A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool.

Staff Writer 18 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 18 February 2016

Happiness Is a Four-letter Word

Perfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few ...

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Fifty Shades of Black

An inexperienced college student meets a wealthy businessman whose sexual practices put a strain on their relationship.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

As an American ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya, a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Deadpool

A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopting the alter ego Deadpool.

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

How to Be Single

New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.

Staff Writer 18 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 18 February 2016

Sudan Mogae

Brian Benza 18 February 2016

Police should be exemplary

The BPS will achieve this by working as a team with their stakeholders and the community in contributing to the national road safety strategy by enforcing the traffic laws of Botswana, facilitating the free and orderly flow of traffic, and assisting...

Mmegi Editor | 18 February 2016

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Kagiso Onkatswitse 18 February 2016

Alleged killer of Montshiwa witness arrested

The deceased Abobakwe Kgwarae, who died on Friday at Bokamoso private hospital after a week in the Intensive Care Unit, is said to be the key witness in the Montshiwa case. “The suspect will appear in court tomorrow (today) and is likely to...

Sharon Mathala 18 February 2016

Top 8 fever engulfs Francistown

The last time the Mascom Cup hit this ground was back in 2012 when then Premier League outfit ECCO City Greens played to a draw against Chiefs at the Old Francistown Stadium. Although Francistown is not represented in the current edition, the city...

Koketso Kgoboge 18 February 2016

Rollers women�s team emulates counterparts

Rollers beat FC Legends and Big Sisters by an identical score line of 12-0 after a slow start to the season, which included a shock defeat to Makufa. They recaptured their form after winning10 of their 11 first round games. Rollers have accumulated...

Kabelo Boranabi | 18 February 2016

Botswana behind in signing Helsenki Declaration

Since International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) set up office in Botswana two years ago, only the Botswana Netball Association (BONA), the Botswana Basketball Association (BBA) and lately the Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) have...

Calistus Kolantsho | 18 February 2016

Rollers group line-up �wealthier� replacements

Sources close to the developments say the group has identified and have agreements in principle with potential investors as contingency plan in case the club needs financial assistance. “They are even saying those people are willing to offer...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 18 February 2016

Julius Caesar free screening billed for month end

The New Yorker described the ensemble as ‘extraordinary’, while the UK’s Daily Telegraph exhorted audiences to “Hail this brutal and bloody Caesar.” Featuring a black cast, Julius Caesar tells the tragic tale of a plot...

Staff Writer 18 February 2016

Visual Artists advised to up their game

The purpose of the workshop was to help artists come up with winning entries. Local artists will be entering the competition for the second time after failing to make a mark last year. Principal Curator 1 at MYSC, Monica Selelo, told the artists...

Mompati Tlhankane | 18 February 2016

Soft diamond market halves De Beers� earnings

The group’s revenue dropped down by 34 percent to $4.7 billion from $7.1 billion recorded in the prior year due to lower rough diamond sales, which declined by 36 percent to $4.1 billion. This was due to a 39 percent reduction in consolidated...

Pauline Dikuelo | 18 February 2016

SRC president wins against New Era

Diteko filed an urgent application after last week’s suspension, which was effected from January 11 to March 31, 2016 by the school authorities.  In his founding affidavit through his attorneys Motswagole and Company, Diteko wanted the...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 18 February 2016

Understanding envy

The story below shows how envious people can typically relate with those they envy: *Senatla is a 25 year old woman who has been consistently working hard to sell clothes and other marketable merchandise along a busy road in one of the local...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 18 February 2016

Mosinyi emerges as front-runner in by-election

The by-election will seek to replace the late former UDC councillor, Shadreck Nyeku, who collapsed and died during a party meeting late last month. Although the UDC has not officially invited expression of interest for those who want to contest the...

Chakalisa Dube | 18 February 2016

Lecturer loses contractual suit against UB

Delivering judgement on the matter, Justice Zibani Makhwade noted that the plaintiff had sought, in his notice of motion to be reinstated in his employment to his former position of lecturer with full salary and benefits or in the alternative payment...

Lebogang Mosikare | 18 February 2016

Churches urged to participate in voter education

Speaking during a consultative meeting organised by Party Liason Committee (PLC) on Tuesday, Anderson said many churches lagged behind when it came to providing electoral information to their members. She said that it was time churches took the...

Correspondent 18 February 2016

Serial burglar remanded in custody

The state opposed Dikgomo’s bail application. The investigating officer in the case, constable detective Rakgare testified that he was against the accused’s bail application. The officer said the investigations were at an initial stage....

Tumelo Mouwane 18 February 2016

Men lagging behind on personal health

Speaking during a health seminar organised by the Department of Health Management Team (DHMT) on Saturday, Alona said that statistics show that men are still slow in responding to personal health matters. From April 2014 to March 2015, she said...

Correspondent 18 February 2016

NACA dissolution finalized

The decision which has left stakeholders unsettled follows a rationalisation exercise that was conducted two years ago by a special taskforce. “NACA has now relocated to the Ministry, what we are now left with is the transitional process which...

Tefo Pheage 18 February 2016

BDF soldier denies killing his two young children

Thebe Ndjavera, 26, pleaded not guilty to two counts of killing Paseka and Palesa Ramaditse at his girlfriend’s rented place after charges were read to him on Tuesday. The defence attorney Reneetswe Rabosotho said the prosecution has informed...

Lebogang Mosikare | 18 February 2016

BDF arsonist applies for bail pending appeal

The convict, Bonno Ikanyeng, 33, was sentenced to eight years for the offence. A soured love relationship led to Ikanyeng burning down property worth more than P4,5 million belonging to the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and soldiers who lived in the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 18 February 2016

BDP youth wants tendering policy changed

“The policy is not binding unlike when it is a law. Again we want a commission to be set up to look into all youth programmes, on how they can develop the youth. The commission will help us on whether these programmes are beneficial to the...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 18 February 2016

Form four admissions out a week before classes

A total 41,938 students sat for the 2015 Junior Certificate Examinations but only 26,600 have been admitted. This means only 2,044 of the 28,044 learners who obtained Merit to Grade D failed to transit to senior secondary school education. Among...

Baboki Kayawe 18 February 2016

Mahao's family responds to Phumaphi Report

The Report was endorsed by the SADC Double Troika at its Summit held in Gaborone, Botswana on 18th January, 2016 with an injunction on the Lesotho Government to publish and implement it. Lt General Mahao’s family once again wishes to express...

Correspondent 18 February 2016

My Star to launch Top 20 in Francistown

My Star has over the years produced winners in the likes of Motlha Mompe, Boikanyo Sejallolwane, Bianca Gabasiane, Sharon Sibonge, Kgalalelo Abotseng, Kitso Selato among others. The Best of the Best show is aimed at attracting Top 10 contestants...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 18 February 2016

Govt forgoes P160m in copper royalties

Answering a question in parliament this week, the Minister of Minerals Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila said the deferred royalties from copper mines in total amounts to $14.2 million (P160 million) from two companies that were in operation...

Brian Benza 18 February 2016