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Sandy Grant 19 January 2017
Four dangerous escaped prison inmates appear in court
The four are Mlindeli Moyo, who is charged with murder, Methuli Sibanda, who is facing a charge of unlawful possession of ivory, Sicelo Sibanda, who is charged with murder and Godwin Mapunganyi who is charged with murder and various counts of armed...
Dolly Bathobakae 19 January 2017
BNSC denies failing Crosbie
The rider finished 36th at the just ended Dakar Rally but had to dig deep in order to get funding elsewhere for the trip. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, the BNSC chairman Solly Reikeletseng said the sports regulatory body could not give the...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 19 January 2017
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Mmegi Editor 19 January 2017
We support Venson-Moitoi for AU chairpersonship
This was after the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SADC region met in Gaborone in February 2016 and endorsed Venson-Moitoi as the Southern African region candidate for the position. Last July, she failed to secure enough votes for a clear win in...
Mmegi Editor
| 19 January 2017
Botswana no longer recognizes Gambia�s Jammeh
A statement from government said: “Following Mr. Yahya Jammeh’s refusal to hand over power to the President-elect Adama Barrow, in accordance with the expressed will of the Gambian people, the Government of Botswana announces that it will...
Kabelo Boranabi 19 January 2017
Lion
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
Staff Writer 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 January 2017
Highlanders take second round preparations to SA
Highlanders had a decent start and enjoyed a long spell at the summit only to relinquish the number one spot to resurgent TAFIC towards the festive season break. The Mahalapye side is second, tied on 26 points with leaders but two goals...
Koketso Kgoboge 19 January 2017
Selolwane included in high profile charity match
The matches, organised by the African Football Legends, are meant to raise funds for the Nelson Mandela and Kanu Heart Foundations. The first leg takes place in Lagos, Nigeria on April 8 before the return fixture in Johannesburg, South Africa on May...
Mqondisi Dube
| 19 January 2017
Funding to determine Otsetswe�s future at BNOC
The BNOC said the coach’s future will depend on funding from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Otsetswe is credited with overseeing the progress of athletics gems like Baboloki Thebe and Karabo Sibanda who have had stellar...
Tlotlo Kebinakgabo 19 January 2017
Gaborone Golf Club earmarked for P100m upgrade
The project is still at design stage and the club is expected to change the face of sport tourism in the country. BGU president, Enoch Mushango told Mmegi Sport that before the area was surveyed the initial cost was P85 million. He said the cost...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 19 January 2017
Upcoming artists release Khuml�ekhaya
Gofaone Montshiwa whose stage name is G4 and Hillary Ketlhabanetswe known as 3rd Low have collaborated and come up with a track that is intended to blow the house music fanatics away. The duo explained to Showbiz that they realised that after...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 19 January 2017
DJ Colastraw set for new single release
The 32-years-old energetic DJ will drop his single titled Big Spender featuring the sweet melodic vocals of Candi. The single is an urban house track and to make it more distinct the DJ used a house style called Full Vocal House. DJ...
Lesedi Mkhutshwa
| 19 January 2017
Cassper Nyovest�s snub gives Kast recognition
It all started when Cassper Nyovest re-posted on Twitter to a newspaper article that headlined ‘I turned down Cassper Nyovest - Kast’. In his response Cassper Nyovest said, “I’m a bit lost. Who is Kast? What does he...
Dumisani Ncube 19 January 2017
Lack of funds hampers road maintenance
Roads department director, Kgakgamatso Kalasi told the media this week that government had embarked on a massive road maintenance programme in the country but the major drawback was lack of funding. She noted that a roads condition survey of 2014...
Isaac Pinielo 19 January 2017
Tsabong North needs Cde Ntau
He also fought for the construction of a clinic and a health post. As a councillor, Cde Ntau had street lights installed in his ward to help fight crime. Today, Tsabong North boasts of 26.7km of internal tarred road which came as a result of good...
Correspondent 19 January 2017
South Korea, Botswana sign agreement to promote military cooperation
Defence Minister Han Min-koo and his Botswana counterpart Shaw Kgathi discussed ways to promote meetings of high-ranking military officials and defense industry deals, the Ministry of National Defence said in a statement. “Han explained the...
Correspondent 19 January 2017
Unemployment worries BDP Rasesa ward candidate
If voted for in the by-election on February 11, Molokwe says he plans to help the youth in the area access government programmes, especially the Youth Development Fund (YDF). “Most of the youth in our area have not been able to access...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 19 January 2017
BMWU enters political terrain
In addition the union secretary general, Moffat Ramokate shot down impressions that the decision to back the opposition parties may divide the union because members have varying political interest. “Last year we toured 90% of our branches and...
Chakalisa Dube
| 19 January 2017
Three murder �violent� bar patron
The accused were granted bail on conditions that they sign their own recognisance in the sum of P1,000, provide two sureties who shall each bind themselves in the same amount, report at Kutlwano Police Station every Friday during working hours, do...
Dolly Bathobakae 19 January 2017
BDF soldier gets 20 years for raping daughter
The convict raped his daughter then aged 12 on October 7, 2014 after he returned from a trip from Shoshong. Passing sentence, Principal Magistrate Dumisani Basupi said he took into consideration what the accused’s attorney said in...
Dolly Bathobakae 19 January 2017
Madigele promises to pay broke institutions
Even though they shy away from disclosing what the government owes them, Mmegi has established that a number of institutions are owed tuition fees for students sponsored by government through the normal sponsorship programme and those in the Target...
Innocent Selatlhwa
| 19 January 2017
Manual Workers challenges withdrawal of recognition by BURS
The Union that was on Tuesday afternoon before Court of Appeal (CoA) Justice Monametsi Gaongalelwe appealing judgement made by the Industrial Court end of 2016, said without the recognition, members are the ones who would suffer the most as the...
Mpho Mokwape
| 19 January 2017
Knives out for Molao
It is reported that on Tuesday during a Kgotla meeting in Sebina organised by the assistant minister, also area MP, residents accused him of failing to bring meaningful developments to the village. Last year Facebook followers created a...
Pini Bothoko
| 19 January 2017
�Do not count the days, make the days count!�
Learn to validate others; such as when you meet that young person who seems to lack confidence and you kindly validate them. Validation involves recognising and accepting somebody else’s thoughts and feelings, even if you feel that they should...
Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 19 January 2017
Committee members dump Sankoyo
Saleshando confirmed in an interview that they tendered their resignation letters on Monday but said he is not in position to reveal reasons for their resignation. ÒI can not reveal reasons why we resigned. We will only share that with the...
Boniface Keakabetse 19 January 2017
Opposition wanted Khama to resign from BDF and join politics � CIA
Nonetheless, the then president Sir Ketumile Masire with the cooperation of the Commander of the BDF, Mompati Merafhe took steps to limit Khama’s influence. “…A senior officer – an ally of Merafhe – was promoted...
Oarabile Mosikare 19 January 2017
Vee Mampeezy thrilled by Metro nomination
The local musician’s I Do single was nominated for the One Africa Award category where he is battling it out with continental heavy weights such as Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Kommanda Obbs, and Patoranking. “It came as a surprise. I was...
Dumisani Ncube 19 January 2017
BCL creditors face long wait to get payment
He explained during a press conference here on Tuesday that the High Court will decide on February 7 if the companies should be placed under final liquidation. He stated that afterwards, the Master of the High Court will convene a meeting so that...
Onalenna Kelebeile 19 January 2017
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