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In Thursday Paper

Sandy Grant 12 January 2017

Suspected SA drug dealer nabbed

The police nabbed Ishmael Ledwaba, 38, of Shoshanguve, Pretoria, on December 11, 2016, at Thapama Hotel where he had parked his car. Wearing a Mamelodi Sundowns football replica, Ledwaba admitted to being unlawfully found in possession of dagga when...

Lebogang Mosikare | 12 January 2017

Farewell Obama

For Botswana, Obama’s eight years as President continued and strengthened the warm relations both countries have traditionally enjoyed, held together by the shared values of democracy and sound governance. Who can forget in November 2009 when...

Mmegi Editor | 12 January 2017

Monster Trucks

Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

A Monster Calls

A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mum's terminal illness.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Ballerina

An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Hacksaw Ridge

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people, and becomes the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a shot.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Assassin's Creed

When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

A Monster Calls

A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mum's terminal illness.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Monster Trucks

Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

A United Kingdom

Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Assassin's Creed

When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Ballerina

An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Monster Trucks

Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Passengers

A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

A Monster Calls

A boy seeks the help of a tree monster to cope with his single mum's terminal illness.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Ballerina

An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

A United Kingdom

Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s.

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

Festive football record overwhelming attendances

A member of the organising committee for the Shashe Mooke festive tournament, Mompoloki Stambole said the tournament was successful and has grown all round. “It was tough in terms of competition,” he said. “Teams were beefed up...

Koketso Kgoboge 12 January 2017

Chiefs partner with Boitekanelo College

Magosi, who recently parted ways with mobile phone giants Huawei, have been without a major sponsor for a while. Speaking at the launch Chiefs’ board chairman, Raymond Tsheko said the partnership comes at a time when the new Botswana Football...

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 January 2017

Olerile faces bleak future at GU

Ditlhokwe, who was part of the Under-20 side that took part in the COSAFA Championships in December, signed a two-year deal with the club on a free transfer after a stint with Nico United. Olerile has been the third choice in the left back position...

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 January 2017

Sankoyo players threaten to quit

The financially-crippled outfit enjoyed a good start under new coach, Serbian Dragojlo Stanojlovic. Ngurungu went to the Christmas break in 10th position with 14 points after three wins, five draws and three loses. However, the exasperated players...

Koketso Kgoboge 12 January 2017

Shumba strikes coal deal with German firm

In a statement released yesterday, the BSE-listed company announced the execution of a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HMS Bergbau Africa (Pty) Ltd, a full subsidiary of German-listed HMS Bergbau AG (HMS), which is a leading...

Staff Writer 12 January 2017

BOBS moves to cut compliance redtape

According to BOBS public relations officer, Kagisano Makonyela this is the first time that the bureau has changed the status on standards specifications from being mandatory to voluntary. “The standards have only changed their status from...

Isaac Pinielo 12 January 2017

Women empowerment transforms Africa

The African Union (AU) has produced statutes which Member States have ratified and continue to domesticate as a demonstration of their commitment to the empowerment of women. For Africa, it has become a necessary challenge to effectively utilise what...

Correspondent 12 January 2017

Cozy drops I On You

The single, which is already making notable inroads on local private radio stations and Botswana Television (Btv), features the Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAs) 2015 hip hop/motswako award winner B-Blok whose real name is Baboloki Dambe. B-Blok is...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 12 January 2017

Kgosinkwe�s raw talent to be felt

In his first year in the music industry and having not had a chance to enjoy the much needed exposure to the outside world, Kgosinkwe’s raw talent still remains untouched. However, the ambitious business marketing student at Gaborone Institute...

Tumelo Mouwane 12 January 2017

Overjoyed parents hail Gerald Estates JSS

The new Gerald Estate Junior Secondary School (JSS) opened its doors to students for the first time on Tuesday. Over the years, children from this location have been travelling long distances to Montsamaisa and Goldmine JSS in Block Four and Eight...

Pini Bothoko | 12 January 2017

BMWU battles to survive post-BCL

The two mines shed up to 5,000 jobs, erasing P200,000 in the Union’s income and imperiling its finances. Hundreds of other jobs were lost at Boseto, Mowana and Thakadu mines last year, as well as more among mining contractors. BMWU general...

Onalenna Kelebeile 12 January 2017

Keetshabe could be next AG

Keetshabe, who is now the Director of Public Prosecutions, served as Molokomme’s deputy six years ago before he was appointed general counsel in the Office of the President (OP) in May 2011. Sources in the legal circles are of the view that...

Oarabile Mosikare 12 January 2017

Gov�t, Wayeyi seal January deadline deal

Local Government and Rural Development minister, Slumber Tsogwane last year informed Wayeyi that their application for recognition had finally been approved and also asked the tribe to submit a name for the chief who will represent them in Ntlo Ya...

Tefo Pheage 12 January 2017

Marginal increase in festive road fatalities

The festive season was recorded as starting on December 19, 2016 and ending on January 3, 2017. Police spokesperson, senior superintendent Dipheko Motube said the 31 people died from 25 fatal road crashes compared to 28 deaths from 22 accidents in...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 12 January 2017

Herdsman rapes four-year old

According to station commander, Superintendent Michael Maphephu the accused was left to care for the victim and her sibling while the mother went to run some errands in town. Maphephu said the herdsman summoned the children into the house and chased...

Lindiwe Mozola 12 January 2017

Trio up for nightclub murder

Otshepheng Mosweu (19), Obakeng Johannes (18) and Realeboga Mosidi from Bombadi ward in Maun allegedly murdered Mere Modisaemang by stabbing him with a sharp instrument following an altercation over a stolen cellphone.  According to facts...

Boniface Keakabetse 12 January 2017

Reikeletseng cagey on BDP parliamentary bid

So far three people have openly expressed their desire to contest the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries to stand in the constituency in the 2019 general elections. Several other names have been bandied about for the primaries, in what is...

Chakalisa Dube | 12 January 2017

BDP rebuffs Palapye by-election complaints

The ruling party’s Palapye branch has written a letter of complaint to the party’s leadership complaining about the performance of area chairman, Samuel Maeka. The party is hoping to win the upcoming by-election for Boikago-Madiba ward,...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 12 January 2017

Mystery as phane harvesters escape shooting

Baines Drift station commander, Superintendent Onneetse Gagogosha told Mmegi the two women also claimed to have seen two dead people in the bush as they ran for their lives, escaping the shooting. The incident occurred on December 22 when the two...

Imi Mokgethi 12 January 2017

Khama

Daring to be difficult

Imi Mokgethi 12 January 2017

Think carefully before you quit

Even though it is common knowledge that change is inevitable, readiness for change is not necessarily a common thing. One of the ways that people respond to unpleasant surprises, be it at work, at school or at home is by quitting from that...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 12 January 2017

First Division clubs, referees still unpaid

The BFA however said they are in the process of paying referees while grants are released in batches under a new system. Referees have not received payment for their services during the first round of the league. BFA public relations officer, Tumo...

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 January 2017

Drew Chadhall leaves Yarona FM

The Krazy Normal host leaves the youthful station after eight years as a radio host and his last show is slated for January 28. The mohawk hairstyled Chadhall opened up to Showbiz admitting. “I am dedicating my entire time to the arts and...

Dumisani Ncube 12 January 2017

Food crisis hits public schools hard

Though a perennial problem, the situation appeared grimmer in the Kgalagadi area where multitudes of boarding students who arrived a day before the school calendar commenced on Tuesday, went to bed on empty stomachs. Authorities around the country...

Baboki Kayawe 12 January 2017

Import ban triggers vegetable price hikes, shortages

Effected last December through the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security, the ban prohibits the importation of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, bell peppers, melon pear and beetroot. This came after a highly destructive insect pest...

Isaac Pinielo 12 January 2017

�We are not executive minded Judges�

We have another heavy session before us, with fifty four appeals enrolled, of which only ten are criminal appeals, and many of the civil matters are complex with weighty records of proceedings. So I will not detain you long with these remarks. I...

Ian Kirby 12 January 2017