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Correspondent 29 July 2016

The Legend of Tarzan

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Staff Writer 29 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 29 July 2016

Ghostbusters

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

Staff Writer 29 July 2016

Jason Bourne

The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.

Staff Writer 29 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 29 July 2016

Jason Bourne

The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.

Staff Writer 29 July 2016

The Legend of Tarzan

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Staff Writer 29 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 29 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 29 July 2016

Jason Bourne

The most dangerous former operative of the CIA is drawn out of hiding to uncover hidden truths about his past.

Staff Writer 29 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 29 July 2016

The Legend of Tarzan

Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment.

Staff Writer 29 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 29 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 29 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 29 July 2016

Why international financial elites overthrow governments

Even in the core capitalist countries the overwhelming majority of citizens are subjected to brutal wars of economic austerity. These social convulsions seem to have become more numerous in recent years and have become more frequent since the...

Solly Rakgomo 29 July 2016

Parliament Security

Mmegi Editor 29 July 2016

Compulsory vehicle insurance a must

The vehicles are not only affordable to many of us, they are also comfortable to drive and fast. They have improved the lives of many families at the same degree as they have brought misery to others. On average, five people die every week on our...

Mmegi Editor | 29 July 2016

Granny brings ceramic art to life

Today in any definition of a craftsman, there is still inherent the idea of man who makes things by his hands, one at a time, with his skills, tools, intuitive gifts of form, colour, use of materials and techniques. This is a feeling you get when...

Lindiwe Mozola 29 July 2016

Some broken hearts can�t be fixed

Me Before You is the sensational screenplay that has fanatics drooling in cinemas about love. Like most other good films, Me Before You is a 2016 British romance flick adaptation based on one of the best selling novels (2012 book of the same title)...

Bakang Israel 29 July 2016

Cultural exchange in Japanese Art

Twenty permanent Japanese art exhibitions are on the road throughout the year, appearing in over 100 art galleries, museums and cultural facilities around the world. For the first time, Thapong Visual Arts Centre in Gaborone has been the beneficiary...

Mompati Tlhankane | 29 July 2016

Netball coach refuses to press panic button

The tournament began with a resounding 66-9 win over minnows Lesotho and the only other victory came from another lowly ranked side, Namibia. Not taking away from the wins, Lesotho brought a very inexperienced side while Namibia according to their...

Kabelo Boranabi | 29 July 2016

Cheetahs out to stamp authority over Jaguars

Cheetahs are widely regarded as one of the strongest sides in the league with recent titles in 2007, 2008 and 2013. The side proved their critics wrong as they started the second round of the league on a high note, beating cross town rivals,...

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 July 2016

African Writers You Should Know: Fiona Snyckers

Fiona’s latest book is a thriller about cyber-stalking called Now Following You. In it, writer Jamie Burchell is free with putting her life on social media until a troll becomes a serious threat. A good read I can assure you. Some of you may...

Lauri Kubuitsile 29 July 2016

Selebi-Phikwe hosts marathon, golf tourney

Phikwe marathon public relations officer, Dudzayi Kennedy told Mmegi Sport this year’s marathon would be immensely improved with more than 2,000 runners expected. Orange is in their maiden year of sponsoring the tournament. Earlier this year,...

Imi Mokgethi 29 July 2016

Ex-judo president denies running parallel body

Paulsen said he did not find the need to seek permission from Botswana Judo Federation (BJF) to send his athletes to the South African Open International Judo Tournament. The competition was held at Carnival City, Johannesburg in South Africa from...

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 July 2016

Whistle blowing Bill inadequate

The Bill provides for the manner in which a person may disclose conduct adverse to the public interest; to provide for the manner of reporting and investigations of disclosures of impropriety; and the protection against victimisation of persons who...

Dithapelo Keorapetse 29 July 2016

General Galebotswe inherited a military with obsolete equipment

Beginning with Lt Gen Mompati Merafhe in 1977, he was equally faced with fewer challenges and opportunities. Looking at the trend of development at BDF, one would come to the conclusion that the challenges and opportunities have been growing with...

Richard Moleofe 29 July 2016

Pinning down the shifting phonetics of English

This week, we address various phonemes idiosyncratic of English in particular, that can be unravelled by, and agreed to, Setswana. Phonemes are small sets of basic units of sounds, different for each language, by which utterances are represented. One...

L M Leteane 29 July 2016

The Dynamic Dozen

Full names: Christine Batlogetswe Date of birth: December 28, 1997 Home village: Rakops Code: Athletics (400m) Personal best: (400m) 52.15 Season’s best: (400m) 52.69 Coach: Justice Dipeba     Full names: Lydia Jele Date of...

Calistus Kolantsho | 29 July 2016

Lebotse - Sebego says hosting a learning curve

This comes amid reports some South African officials including Netball South Africa chief executive officer (CEO) Blanche de La Guerre left for their country as they were not impressed by the organisation of the event. “As far I know there...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 July 2016

China called to rescue troubled Satmos

A group of supporters reportedly wrestled the club from Mading towards the end of the season, blaming him for last season’s dismal campaign as the team was relegated from the Premiership. Mading told Mmegi Sport he had surrendered the club to...

Koketso Kgoboge 29 July 2016

Mmegi dares Sunday Standard

The Sunday Standard served Mmegi with a letter of demand this week regarding the stories that relate to the acquisition of the Sunday Standard’s second-hand printing press funded by the New York-based CIA-linked Media Development Investment...

Staff Writer 29 July 2016

Chiefs fume after misconduct charge

BPL prosecutors have written to Chiefs asking the club to show cause why they should not be charged after their midfielder, Arnold Mampori’s injury forced the cancellation of the game last Saturday in Francistown. Chiefs had fielded only seven...

Koketso Kgoboge 29 July 2016

In defence of the Okapi in Parley

While many utensils lie innocently in a tool drawer, the Okapi enjoys a rather rare and intriguing reputation on township streets, rural passages and social gatherings, a feat that has seen it earning the status of some sort of a badge or rank for a...

Tefo Pheage 29 July 2016

�Barclays will not change its credit underwriting standards�

Just before the signing ceremony, Kgotso Bannalothe answered some of Diamond Intelligence Briefs’ questions Question: While for a variety of reasons several international banks are either exiting or reducing their exposure to the diamond...

Correspondent 29 July 2016

beMOBILE plots to wrest market share

The ace up beMOBILE’s sleeve will be a renewed push for Mobile Number Portability (MNP), which will allow mobile users to retain their mobile telephone numbers when changing from one network carrier to another. MNP is favoured by smaller,...

Mbongeni Mguni | 29 July 2016

�Anarchy in the marketplace�

On numerous occasions, we’ve either been told ourselves or we’ve heard from consumers that they’ve been told how to behave by a service provider. I don’t mean about illegal, indecent or immoral conduct and I certainly...

Consumer Watchdog 29 July 2016

Shares and fears: BTCL boss speaks

On the P371 million loss reported for the year ended March 31, 2016. “What happened in the last year or two is that we had to undergo a proper valuation of the company in preparation for listing because it is through valuation that you arrive...

Mbongeni Mguni | 29 July 2016

Inside the fight to save millions of souls

As has oddly become the norm in his political career, President Ian Khama this week again found himself facing yet another ‘first’ unique to his tenure.  In 2010, Khama became the country’s first to battle two commodity...

Mbongeni Mguni | 29 July 2016

Tough times upon Batswana as drought deepens

While President Ian Khama officially launched the region’s appeal for P26bn in humanitarian aid in the wake of the devastating El Niño event on Tuesday, farmers looked to the gods for rain with anticipation.  The southern African...

Baboki Kayawe 29 July 2016

Moalosi loses Facebook hacking case

The alleged conversation between the assistant minister of Education and Skills Development, Fidelis Molao and the Sebina councillor Kemmonye Amon, was about the latter who admitted to impregnating a school girl. Moalosi is a suspect in the alleged...

Sharon Mathala 29 July 2016

CEDA spends P2bn on businesses

Out of this amount, about P187 million has been pumped into the hotel and restaurants industry across the country, with P97 million being allocated to female-owned businesses, P81 million to male owned businesses and the remaining P9 million...

Pauline Dikuelo | 29 July 2016

We�re in charge, insists BPL board

Besides taking the mother body to court, the BPL board was suspended for its refusal to reinstate BPL chief executive officer (CEO), Bennett Mamelodi. Other acts include continuous engagement with the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) over...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 29 July 2016

CoA �washes hands� in surrogacy case

The bench yesterday questioned how the failed attempts at surrogacy managed to avoid or evade the South African statutes since the record before court did not disclose such information. The complexity and the judges’ stand was that according...

Mpho Mokwape | 29 July 2016

Agric contribution to GDP low- minister

The minister stated that currently the agricultural sector’s contribution to GDP stand at only two percent, which is a decline from 20% at independence. He however refused to label the decline as “drastic”, stating that the sector...

Oageng Batenegi 29 July 2016

UDC tackles exclusion in tourism

“The Okavango is one of the most pristine natural habitats and attractions in the world, and yet we have not been able to exploit this asset to the full extent, in a manner that contributes significantly to inclusive social and economic...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 29 July 2016

Parley adjourns after quorum collapse

This quorum collapsed following the debate on the Trade Dispute ammendment Bill. As the debates on the amendments of the controversial Clause 46 (1), which lists cadres that the Bill seeks to make essential services, opposition Members of Parliament...

Staff Writer 29 July 2016

Death row convicts escape death

The duo, Daniel Semi and Gaolatlhe Thusang yesterday breathed a sigh of relief as the bench handed down their judgment in which they were given a custodial sentence. Semi as a first time offender was given 22 years while Thusang was given 24 years...

Mpho Mokwape | 29 July 2016