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Sharon Mathala 25 August 2016

Kaffir Racism

Mmegi Editor 25 August 2016

A United Kingdom

Sharon Mathala 25 August 2016

Free SADC electoral commissions

The study found that where the balance of power between the executive and Parliament is lopsided, commissions face stiff challenges including absence of founding legislation and meddling by the executive in the appointment of staff. Within the...

Mmegi Editor | 25 August 2016

Star Trek Beyond

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Kubo and the Two Strings

A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Nine Lives

A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Bad Moms

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

The Shallows

A mere 200 yards from shore, surfer Nancy is attacked by a great white shark, with her short journey to safety becoming the ultimate contest of wills.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Suicide Squad

A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Kubo and the Two Strings

A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Star Trek Beyond

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Bad Moms

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Suicide Squad

A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Nine Lives

A stuffy businessman finds himself trapped inside the body of his family's cat.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Star Trek Beyond

The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Kubo and the Two Strings

A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armor worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Bad Moms

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

Suicide Squad

A secret government agency recruits imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions in exchange for clemency.

Staff Writer 25 August 2016

First ever Sports Expo for Botswana

According to the founder of the Expo, Mpho Mooka the initiative will create a platform to sensitise the relevant authorities about commercialising sport in the country and to share ideas of making a living out of sport. “We would like to have...

Kabelo Boranabi | 25 August 2016

Sesinyi, Orapa part after botched deal

The player blamed the Ostriches for the botched deal. He said he had no contract with the Orapa side until Baroka made an approach. “Orapa wanted me to sign a contract and I turned it down. I am not happy with how they (Orapa United) handled...

Koketso Kgoboge 25 August 2016

Basketball expands development programme

BBA development coaches have been mentoring school teachers and students in places such as Maun, Kasane, Shakawe and Samochima. BBA is working with the Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA) for school basketball as part of youth...

Dumisani Ncube 25 August 2016

Motswako Kings headline Gabs meets Bokone Bophirima

The star-studded event will feature the likes of Scar, Khuli Chana, Tuks Senganga, Mo Molemi and new school cat Ban T. This is the first time in a long time that Motswako heavyweights have shared a stage together in the country. Veterans Scar, Mo...

Dumisani Ncube 25 August 2016

Vee aims for triple platinum with Universal deal

He says that with his new deal with Universal music, he aims to hit the triple platinum mark. This latest move makes the Baba hitmaker the very first Motswana to sign with Universal music. “When I made this album, my goal was to conquer...

Sharon Mathala 25 August 2016

Queen Esther pageant marches on

The pageant, which admits girls from 15 to 25 years, started in 2010 and has already crowned five queens thus far and this year’s queen will win a scholarship for a degree programme in the US. During a press brief recently, the founding...

Mompati Tlhankane | 25 August 2016

Workers decry slow localisation in tourism

The outspoken founding Chairman of Botswana Guides Association, Kenson Kgaga said the industry is still dominated by expatriates while deserving Batswana have been relegated to junior positions. Batshu also heard that there is a serious problem of...

Boniface Keakabetse 25 August 2016

Botswana Progressive Union: An alternative workers� union

Botswana Public Sector Unions have lost direction, strategic focus and above all, have divorced their mandate of being the voice of the voiceless; instead, they have been turned into businesses. I therefore perceive the formation of a new united...

Correspondent 25 August 2016

Kikwete on SADC�s origins

Both organisations had among its core objectives economic cooperation and integration of the Southern African region. It is opportune time, therefore, to look back and see how much ground has been covered and what needs to be done going forward in...

Correspondent 25 August 2016

Research finds SADC opposition oppressed

The Open Society Initiative in Southern Africa (OSISA), the Open Society Foundation Africa  Regional Office and the Electoral Commission Forum of the Southern African Development Community (ECF-SADC) released the study findings in Gaborone on...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 25 August 2016

Court overturns Bots-Nam �refugee abduction� deal

Boster Samuele was one of eight applicants who, in their treason case in the Namibian courts, argued at the Supreme Court that he had been kidnapped by the Namibian military from Botswana to stand trial in Windhoek. The applicants are among the last...

Tefo Pheage 25 August 2016

New Talana investment to yield 2,000 jobs

At a kgotla meeting in Tobane on Tuesday, Mzwinila said vacancies are anticipated to open up this year, adding that this was part of government’s commitment to creating employment opportunities for citizens. He said more job creation...

Imi Mokgethi 25 August 2016

Paedophile gets 10 years

Basupi told the man that he was a shame for having found it fit to defile his 13-year-old niece while he was expected to protect her from harm. The man committed the offences at the family’s home in Area H in 2013. Basupi said that it will be...

Lebogang Baingapi 25 August 2016

DCEC wins appeal against employees� union

Section 5C of the Corruption and Economic Crime (CEC) Act of 2013 prohibits officers of the DCEC from becoming members of trade unions or any body associated to a trade union. In April 2015, High Court judge, Ranier Busang (now suspended) had struck...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 25 August 2016

Six perish in horror Gantsi crash

The commanding officer for the area, senior superintendent Mokolobetsi Marata confirmed the incident.  “It is true six people died when their vehicles were involved in an accident, colliding with each other. It is not yet clear currently...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 August 2016

Block 3 arson suspects give contradicting statements

In statements seen by Mmegi, the two murder accused, Caroline Gwamolamba (38) and Bakang Godisang (26) gave their side of the story on the incident that rocked the country. In separate statements, the two say that in December they followed...

Sharon Mathala 25 August 2016

GCC to partner with property developers

The councillors said if the local authority could partner with property developers, it would be able to provide low cost housing for people and even council employees. “Rental is very expensive in the city and most people cannot afford...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 August 2016

Two BDP activists vie for Kalakamati primaries

Although the party is yet to invite candidates for the primaries, Herbert Mathumo and Jones Dubani have reportedly shared their wish to contest the seat to fellow members. Both men have contested the BDP primaries before. Dubani contested the...

Chakalisa Dube | 25 August 2016

Thieves hit Botswana referees in Zambia

Bondo and Godisamang were in Zambia for the CAF Champions League group match between Lusaka based Zesco and Wydad Casablanca of Morocco. Thieves reportedly broke into Godisamang’s room and made away with valuables worth $10,000 (P100,000)....

Mqondisi Dube | 25 August 2016

Basarwa livid after bogosi snub

Members of the community had written to Kgamane mid-2015 asking him to pick someone from their ranks for the vacant post of tribal leader in the Nata chieftancy. Nata is led by three tribal leaders comprising senior tribal leader, tribal leader and...

Tefo Pheage 25 August 2016

Stanchart records marginal growth

Deposits from customers rose by one percent to P11.7 billion and loans to customers reduced by two percent, which was attributed to challenging market conditions. Operating income remained flat year-on-year while operating expenses reduced by one...

Isaac Pinielo 25 August 2016