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Bonte Seepi 07 July 2016

Ice Age: Collision Course

Manny, Diego, and Sid join up with Buck to fend off a meteor strike that would destroy the world.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Me Before You

A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she's taking care of.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

The BFG

A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

After facing Shredder, who has joined forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Central Intelligence

After he reunites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Ice Age: Collision Course

Manny, Diego, and Sid join up with Buck to fend off a meteor strike that would destroy the world.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

The BFG

A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

After facing Shredder, who has joined forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Central Intelligence

After he reunites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Ice Age: Collision Course

Manny, Diego, and Sid join up with Buck to fend off a meteor strike that would destroy the world.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

The Conjuring 2

Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

The BFG

A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

After facing Shredder, who has joined forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Central Intelligence

After he reunites with an old school pal through Facebook, a mild-mannered accountant is lured into the world of international espionage.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Finding Dory

The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Maitisong, MYSC collude in Old Naledi music fiesta

Previously known as Old Naledi Outdoor Music Festival, it is scheduled to take place on August 5-6. Maitisong spokesperson Gao Lemmenyane said they found it fit to celebrate 50 years of artistic excellence in Botswana. “The festival will take...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 07 July 2016

Dukwi JSS defends BISA table tennis title

The team beat Mmanaana JSS of Moshupa to the title while Kanye’s Mathiba JSS and Mphuthe JSS settled for third place. The team’s coach, Pelontle Kgosidintsi expressed his delight and applauded his players for a brave...

Kabelo Boranabi | 07 July 2016

Miscellaneous coach linked to Wanderers

Tse Nala defied odds as a rookie side last season and finished in position six, Chaba being the only coach to guide a side to the next edition of the Mascom Top 8. The Tse Nala coach has drawn interest from clubs. Newly promoted Palapye-based First...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 July 2016

MP not pleased with support for �underachieving� football

Nkaigwa told Mmegi Sport after the Tuesday Parliament session that he was not satisfied with the minister’s answer to his question.  Nkaigwa had asked the Minister of Youth, Sport and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng what criteria is used by the...

Oageng Batenegi 07 July 2016

Miss Botswana announces top 30, leaves out sponsors

The announcement was made a few days ago through various platforms such as social media and publications. It had been previously stated that the top 30 and sponsorship deals would be announced at the same time during a media launch that was scheduled...

Dumisani Ncube 07 July 2016

The Scattering - a colonial saga of war, love

The book recounts the fate of two women refugees subjected to human suffering of wars. The two women, Tjipuka and Riette from different backgrounds, face similar incarceration in concentration camps. In the novel Kubuitsile recollects the historic...

Boniface Keakabetse 07 July 2016

Hip-hop is a revolving art - Tuks Senganga

Local new school rappers such as Faded Gang, Ban T, South Africans Cassper Nyovest and Mtee have been labelled as hip-hop killers because of the way their lyrical content and beats are assembled. Most of these rappers are into trap rap, which is...

Dumisani Ncube 07 July 2016

Francistown plans integrated resort facility

The ambitious plan is part of the Local Economic Development (LED) strategy, which aims to position Francistown as one of the best leisure and tourist destinations in the country. The strategy is driven by the Francistown City Council (FCC). The...

Chakalisa Dube | 07 July 2016

BSE admitted to World Federation of Exchanges

In a press release issued Monday, the BSE stated that the approval was made at the WFE meeting on June 22, 2016, following a briefing by the BSE on the status of the exchange. It said the BSE’s application to WFE was part of its...

Staff Writer 07 July 2016

Justice Dingake talks about Tuberculosis, human Rights and law

It seems appropriate to start with a stunningly simple, but profound quotation from the world famous lawyer, cum politician, who hailed from Qunu, in South Africa. His name is Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.  He said: “To deny people their...

Correspondent 07 July 2016

Big up GCC for reigniting renaming debate

When debating the motion, the capital city civic leaders argued that it was important for the ministry to rename some schools and tertiary institutions after people who had played a important role in Botswana’s education. The resolution has...

Mmegi Editor | 07 July 2016

Teachers, Students, Essential Services Bill, Government

Mmegi Editor 07 July 2016

BAC business courses churns out 100 youths

BAC acting head of marketing, Monei Nthebolang said the institution takes pride in empowering young people in the country because they are the main group affected by unemployment. Speaking during a graduation ceremony for the youths, Nthebolang said...

Bonte Seepi 07 July 2016

Students urged to take practical subjects seriously

Speaking during the fourth national practical subjects fair at Serowe recently, the deputy director of education, Central region, Kereng Koko said his sector must continue supporting the fair despite monetary problems as it is very crucial. Koko...

Bonte Seepi 07 July 2016

Police investigate �suspicious death� of a woman

According to Kutlwano police station commander, Superintendent Neo Serumola, they received a report around six in the morning from a passerby who saw a woman lying unconscious in the bush. “We rushed to the scene and took the injured woman to...

Pini Bothoko | 07 July 2016

Dewet Drilling, mine union clash

The union has accused the company of blocking its workforce to unionise with them while the company argues that its workforce do not meet the stipulated threshold to make such an undertaking. Narrating the story to Mmegi, the BMWU’s national...

Tefo Pheage 07 July 2016

Fraudster enlists Mothusi to gain freedom

Simisani Mashabile was found guilty by the principal magistrate Dumisani Basupi in April for using false pretences to swindle the National Development Bank (NDB) of P97,000 in 2011. After sentencing Mashabile, Basupi advised him to make his appeal...

Lebogang Mosikare | 07 July 2016

Muzila admonishes errant councilors

Muzila took a swipe at her colleagues who initially could not form a quorum at a special full council meeting, which was scheduled to start at 09:00 hours, but had to be delayed to accommodate more councillors to attend the meeting. Prior to the...

Ryder Gabathuse | 07 July 2016

Herdboy guilty of triple murder

This came to the fore in a case in which Mugundu Moshanga was found guilty of shooting to death Mozulu Jackson and his wife Katiko Jackson and their nephew, Kaikura Kebonyekgosi, at Chikumuchu village near Shakawe in April 2009. Moshanga was also...

Lebogang Mosikare | 07 July 2016

Unpaid govt water bill exceeds P100 million

The minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila, made this startling revelation when responding to a question from Boteti East Member of Parliament Sethomo Lelatisistswe. The MP had queried why some government employees in his...

Baboki Kayawe 07 July 2016

Taxi driver rains blows on artist

What started as a smooth play of casino, resulted in an exchange of bitter words and Chikafala fell victim to a barrage of beer bottles and a stainless steel cup which left him with open wounds. Currently nursing a broken upper lip, forehead and...

Lebogang Baingapi 07 July 2016

Bilharzia outbreak under control

Dr Gobezie Solomon, who is the coordinator of the District Health Management Team (DHMT) of Greater Francistown, revealed this on Tuesday during a special full council meeting. He was giving an update on the progress reached in containing the...

Chakalisa Dube | 07 July 2016

Rapist �impersonates� DJ Goveiya

Andrew ‘Mox’ Setlhare yesterday appeared before the Court of Appeal where he tried to have his conviction overturned by painting the teenage girl as a liar.  Setlhare, who appeared relentless in his submission, argued that they were...

Mpho Mokwape | 07 July 2016

When a parent becomes a silent witness

Below are some examples of situations where parents make deliberate decisions to be in denial or even worse, defense of their troublesome children:   Case 1 *Meleko is a 21-year-old boy who is consistently acting against authority. He has...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 07 July 2016

BNOC warns Pie Time over Amos, Makwala

However, the company has said there was no malicious intent, but the boards were meant to encourage the athletes ahead of next month’s Olympic Games in Brazil. The billboards advertising the company’s products, also contain information...

Calistus Kolantsho | 07 July 2016

Stricken, Just Gospel defers finale

This comes as a result of the death of the TV show producers Robert Muzila and Thabo Dube. The duo perished in a horrific car accident, along the A1 road near Artesia. The Just Gospel TV show is a gospel competition that is currently airing on...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 07 July 2016

BDP endorses teaching as essential service

“This very important bill is currently being debated in Parliament. It is a bill covering about 53 clauses covering a wide variety of subjects, which are meant to reform our labour environment,” BDP secretary general Botsalo Ntuane said...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 July 2016

Pula Steel sends 190 workers on unpaid leave

The unpaid leave is effective from July 1 to July 30. The company management explained in an interview that the closure has aggravated their already weak current financial situation and placed the company in a position where it cannot meet its...

Onalenna Kelebeile 07 July 2016