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Keagisitswe Dioka 21 April 2016

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Keoagile Bonang | 21 April 2016

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Mmegi Editor 21 April 2016

The Huntsman: Winter's War

As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna's wicked intentions.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut

As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin's Barbershop come together to bring some much needed change to their neighborhood.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

The Jungle Book

The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don't have his best interests at heart.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

High Strung

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

A test BFA cannot afford to flunk

Kgomela reportedly wants Extension Gunners coach, Daniel ‘Chico’ Nare as Zebras assistant coach, without involving Butler. This incensed the Englishman who took to social media to castigate Kgomela.  The two have endured a frosty...

Mmegi Editor | 21 April 2016

Zika virus: 2.2 billion people in 'at risk' areas

The Zika virus, which is spread by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, triggered a global health emergency this year. Last week the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that the virus causes severe birth defects. The latest research showed...

BBC.COM 21 April 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor....

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut

As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin's Barbershop come together to bring some much needed change to their neighborhood.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

The Huntsman: Winter's War

As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna's wicked intentions.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

The Jungle Book

The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don't have his best interests at heart.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

High Strung

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

The Huntsman: Winter's War

As a war between rival queen sisters Ravenna and Freya escalates, Eric and fellow warrior Sara, members of the Huntsmen army raised to protect Freya, try to conceal their forbidden love as they combat Ravenna's wicked intentions.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

Barbershop: The Next Cut

As their surrounding community has taken a turn for the worse, the crew at Calvin's Barbershop come together to bring some much needed change to their neighborhood.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

The Jungle Book

The man-cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Guided by Bagheera the panther and the bear Baloo, Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery, though he also meets creatures who don't have his best interests at heart.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

High Strung

When a hip hop violinist busking in the New York subway encounters a classical dancer on scholarship at the Manhattan Conservatory of the Arts, sparks fly. With the help of a hip hop dance.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

Fund delays interrupt teaching practice

The prospective teachers were supposed to have commenced the exercise last Thursday, but late submission of their documents at the Department of Tertiary Education Finance (DTEF) has interrupted their schedule. A third-year student majoring in...

Baboki Kayawe 21 April 2016

UB student elections set for Monday

Again the chief electoral officer had written to SRC that the court has ordered that things should be done procedurally. The other thing was that the urgent court case was finalised late on Sunday,” Kgosiekae said yesterday. He said the SRC...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 April 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Fearing the actions of Superman are left unchecked, Batman takes on the man of steel, while the world wrestles with what kind of a hero it really needs. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat, Doomsday, is created by Lex Luthor....

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

Kung Fu Panda 3

Continuing his "legendary adventures of awesomeness", Po must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home.

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

Confusion, excitement as BURS raids car dealership

Sources within the intelligence community told Mmegi that the owners were selling the vehicles at low prices because “they had to get rid of everything. They knew we were coming for them”. The Mmegi team arrived at the scene at 10am and...

Sharon Mathala 21 April 2016

Buffalo tests free of FMD, no beef yet

The buffalo was killed and burnt last week Monday by the police and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks after reports that it attacked two people and left them injured in Moreane crush, also forcing the Department of Veterinary Services to...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 21 April 2016

Palapye welcomes horse track proposal

Olopeng said at the annual Maun Mascom Derby that a track will be developed in Palapye to improve horse racing competition as well as attracting foreign investors.  Olopeng said land has already been identified and a bench-marking exercise will...

Bonte Seepi 21 April 2016

Sankoyo cut ties with technical sponsor

The technical sponsorship, which came into effect in August last year, was secured by the previous committee led by William Dikgosana. The sponsorship included three sets of home, away and alternative kits, three sets of training kits, and tracksuits...

Boniface Keakabetse 21 April 2016

Nkaigwa leads sports agenda in Parliament

When Parliament resumes, the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng is expected to give Nkaigwa answers on an outstanding question, which the minister could not respond to due to limited time. Olopeng is expected to tell Nkaigwa and...

Oageng Batenegi 21 April 2016

Storm over volleyball congress

Some of the affiliates and BVF commissions chairpersons complain the federation should have called an elective congress.  They feel the election for the executive committee should have been held last year, arguing the current executive committee...

Calistus Kolantsho | 21 April 2016

Chiefs threaten court action as Rollers lose

Nato joined Rollers at the beginning of the season from Indian Premier League side, Atletico de Kolkata. Gilport were the first to lodge a protest arguing that proper procedure was not followed when he was registered as a Rollers player.  They...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 21 April 2016

Workshop for poets at Limkokwing on Saturday

The workshop, dedicated to poets, will feature a number of topics aimed at empowering poets with valuable knowledge, which will assist them in growing their brands. The workshop will have a number of experts presenting on different topics, which...

Maureen Odubeng | 21 April 2016

Slip �n Slide bids summer bye-bye in epic fashion

The fun-filled family event will feature exciting activities like foam party, zorb balls, super giant 8.5m slide, raging bull, space rocket, wall rollers, paddle boats, dunking tank, helicopter rides and free floaties. During a press briefing on...

Mompati Tlhankane | 21 April 2016

Jujuvine headlines Rail Park Comedy and Cocktails Night

Jujuvine has previously shared funny skits on social media, which has upped his popularity in Zimbabwe, South Africa and locally. Jujuvine has promised to keep the stage alive with his comedy characters, Moruti Mahatshehatshe, Kgatleng FM DJ and many...

Maureen Odubeng | 21 April 2016

Cracker Nites hosts Ntuli

Ntuli will headline an event dubbed clash of the heavyweights comedy show. The event will be held at Avani hotel formerly known as Gaborone Sun. The comedy central star will have the “last laugh” along side Tshekedi Monyemore, George...

Sharon Mathala 21 April 2016

Banking conference on the cards

The two-day forum will be held in Gaborone starting June 23 under the theme: “Gain strategic ideas, insights and execution in the Botswana banking, finance, insurance and investments sectors”. The main focus of the forum will be to...

Staff Writer 21 April 2016

Butcheries bear brunt of beef ban

As a result of the ban, people are not allowed to slaughter cloven-hoofed animals and their products within the zone, which includes Southern, Kgatleng, South East and Kweneng districts. The department of veterinary services (DVS) suspended the...

Isaac Pinielo 21 April 2016

Who will win Phillip Matante East by-election?

Come Saturday, all the questions in the people’s minds will duly be answered, as the best-prepared party will definitely win this ward. The by-election follows the death of Shadreck Nyeku of the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) who had...

Ryder Gabathuse | 21 April 2016

BDP women substitute wood for paper

The project, which is the brainchild of BDP Women’s Wing entails the manufacturing of paper bricks to either replace or complement firewood as fuel for domestic purposes. The bricks are made of soaked and compressed waste paper which is...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 21 April 2016

Debswana acused thief refuses to stand trial

Mosarwana was to stand trial on two counts of house breaking and two counts of stealing from a dwelling place where he stole goods valued at P18,757.95 belonging to his relative Lesego Mosarwana and other goods worth P3,100  belonging to...

Lebogang Baingapi 21 April 2016

MRI�s Prime Health lands in Maun

The Maun Prime Health Medical Centre is the latest to be opened following other clinics in Gaborone and Kazungula that will offer integrated primary health care services to customers. The Maun clinic is located at the Old Mall, in a building that...

Boniface Keakabetse 21 April 2016

BPS processing Samotse�s extradition

“We have since been notified about his (Samotse) arrest. As I speak, we have started the normal extradition process with the assistance of South African authorities and concerned stakeholders in Botswana,” said police spokesperson...

Chakalisa Dube | 21 April 2016

ZCC requests for extension of court order

The interim order was issued interdicting them from carrying any disciplinary hearing against some members of the Tlokweng Branch. The leaders yesterday, through their advocate from South Africa appeared before Justice Godfrey Nthomiwa to show cause...

Mpho Mokwape | 21 April 2016

Co-parenting and youth development

When parents go their separate ways, they do so because one or both of them would have decided that is what will work best for them. Research has shown that children experience anxiety and adjustment problems when both parents are undergoing a high...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 21 April 2016

Kokorwe appeals to EU powerhouses for diversification

Speaking at the African Caribbean Pacific-European Union (ACP-EU) regional meeting held in Gaborone yesterday, Kokorwe said while some measure of progress has been made in the partnership’s collective efforts to enhance economic cooperation and...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 21 April 2016

BCL Mine to close shaft, mum on job losses

The mine, however, is tight-lipped on what this move and other efficiency initiatives will mean in terms of overall redundancies at the nickel and copper operation. The South East Extension shaft’s unit costs of operation at $5.20 per pound of...

Mbongeni Mguni | 21 April 2016

Empire cast to visits Botswana

The two actors are Tasha Smith who plays Carol Hardaway and Morocco Omari who plays Tariq Cousins on the TV series. Smith is well known for her role in Why Did I Get Married and Why Did I Get Married Too where she plays Angela Williams, the loud and...

Dumisani Ncube 21 April 2016

Police charge butchery owners

The trio has been charged for contravening the ban of slaughter and movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products imposed by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). This came after a buffalo was spotted at Moreane crush near Kanye. The...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 21 April 2016

BCL plans to borrow P2.6bn from markets

Addressing the media yesterday, acting divisional manager (finance and administration), Tobokani Mosetlha said they have engaged Barclays Africa group to facilitate the bond issuance. “The funds would be used to settle a $100 million facility...

Brian Benza 21 April 2016