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In Thursday Paper

Sandy Grant 16 February 2017

Barganing Council

DPSM...BOFEPUSU

Mmegi Editor 16 February 2017

Who polices the police?

Yesterday, the Defence, Justice and Security minister, Shaw Kgathi revealed that 414 police vehicles were involved in accidents in 2016, costing taxpayers up to P1.5 million in repairs. According to our records, in 2015, 441 such accidents were...

Mmegi Editor | 16 February 2017

The Great Wall

European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Fifty Shades Darker

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

The LEGO Batman Movie

Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Rings

A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Xx: Return of Xander Cage

Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Collide

An American backpacker gets involved with a ring of drug smugglers as their driver, though he winds up on the run from his employers across Cologne high-speed Autobahn.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

The Great Wall

European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

The LEGO Batman Movie

Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Fifty Shades Darker

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

The Great Wall

European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Fifty Shades Darker

While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

The LEGO Batman Movie

Bruce Wayne must not only deal with the criminals of Gotham City, but also the responsibility of raising a boy he adopted.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Rings

A young woman finds herself on the receiving end of a terrifying curse that threatens to take her life in 7 days.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Alice returns to where the nightmare began: The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gathering its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

Xander Cage is left for dead after an incident, though he secretly returns to action for a new, tough assignment with his handler Augustus Gibbons.

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

Security guard assaults TASC player

A security guard deployed by Chobe United at the game is said to have physically assaulted, Obonolo Ditshoto after a scuffle for the ball. TASC secretary, Andrew Motsamai said the scuffle ensued in the 66th-minute when his player, Ditshoto hurried...

Koketso Kgoboge 16 February 2017

BFA to get strict with academies after tragedy

The BFA has moved swiftly in a bid to control the running of academies. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, the BFA spokesperson, Tumo Mpatane said the association is working on a policy that will help the association monitor all football academies in...

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 February 2017

Defiant COSAFA boss dismisses Hayatou

Hayatou, through CAF’s secretary-general, Hicham El Amrani wrote to Chiyangwa, arguing the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president had disregarded protocol by convening a meeting in Harare where FA presidents from various African...

Mqondisi Dube | 16 February 2017

Club-less Nato considers US offers

Nato has also received offers to return to India when their league kicks off around August.  Mitchell said some of the offers that Nato received were not suitable and the player is currently unattached. “In the meantime he will train...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 16 February 2017

Young Christians to launch Voice of Change concert

During an interview with Showbiz, VoC president and founder Lunga Kgosikoma said VoC is a group of young Christians with different talents who decided to come together under one roof to inspire and motivate young people. He said since the group was...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 February 2017

BCL mine closure inspires Madi Majwana Season III

When some hoped that that news could not be true, reality hit the mineworkers and Selebi-Phikwe people more especially the business community when the Mine closed. The closure of the mine sent ripple effects not only in the mining town of...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 February 2017

Lifestyle Caf� brings refreshing cuisines

This is a story of a Gaborone-based citizen couple, Thato and Lebogang Tlape who have just ventured into restaurant business. Showbiz caught up with the couple recently at their place of operation. The eatery, christened by the couple, Lifestyle...

Tobokani Baratang 16 February 2017

Inflation quickens to 13-month high

This is the highest inflation rate in 13 months as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was last above three percent in December 2015. Figures released by Statistics Botswana show that the inflation rates for regions between December 2016 and January 2017...

Staff Writer 16 February 2017

How to budget for the year and the importance of budgeting

When it comes to budgeting, one could typically argue that a person falls into either of two groups: those who actively use budgets and those who do not. The latter can be further broken down into two other groups, those who do not know about...

Correspondent 16 February 2017

BPC gives back to students

The Corporation was issuing this donation in line with one of its corporate values of “Valued Citizen.” The Window of Hope Centre is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Gantsi with a focus on serving orphans, vulnerable...

Correspondent 16 February 2017

Closing the gap between Moscow and Gaborone

Mmegi: Kindly describe the state of relations between Botswana and Russia in terms of trade agreements, bilateral cooperation and history. Sibilev: Diplomatic relations between Russia and Botswana were established in 1970 after the exchange of notes...

Mbongeni Mguni | 16 February 2017

BDF names crash victims

The three died last Thursday evening after their aircraft crashed in mid-flight in the general area of Thebephatswa Airbase after take-off. The downed aircraft was scheduled to transport Vice President, Mokgweetsi Masisi to Tsabong that evening to...

Pini Bothoko | 16 February 2017

Over 900 jobs vacant in councils

The Kgalagadi District Council has 78 vacancies, Southern District 64, Kgatleng 59 posts, Francistown city Council and Selebi-Phikwe Town Council 58 each, Chobe District Council 53, and 52 at Lobatse Town Council. Responding to an enquiry by...

Baboki Kayawe 16 February 2017

Road fatalities in 2017 outpace 2016

According to figures from the Department, 47 people have died on the roads thus far this year, compared to 36 at the same time last year. DRTS acting director Bokhutlo Modukanele said the rising deaths due to road traffic accidents were a national...

Pini Bothoko | 16 February 2017

Police trail con-woman on the rampage

In one incident, she allegedly told the victim that she lives in a mine house and would like to rent out the servant’s quarters. She convinced the complainant to e-wallet the money citing high demand before disappearing after receiving the...

Lebogang Baingapi 16 February 2017

More trouble for lawyer accused in Montshiwa case

In a notice yesterday, the Law Society of Botswana (LSB) said the curatorship meant that David was not entitled to practice law or in any way hold himself as a legal practitioner on account of “continuing to practice law without a Practicing...

Mpho Mokwape | 16 February 2017

Uncle reverses, crushes 14 month-old nephew

According to Mahalapye police traffic officer, Assistant Superintendent Kgosienalerona Sechoni said reports were that the young boy’s uncle was trying to reverse his Toyota Hilux in the yard unaware that the boy was behind the vehicle....

Bonte Seepi 16 February 2017

BDP urges embattled Modenga to step down

BDP secretary general Botsalo Ntuane said this yesterday in response to a Mmegi questionnaire. Modenga has courted controversy in recent months. Last week he was summoned to court on allegations that he swindled Karabo Nkwai of funds amounting to...

Chakalisa Dube | 16 February 2017

BNF, BMD yet to decide on two constituencies

The constituencies have been allocated to the BNF and the BMD under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) new unity deal, but the two parties are yet to meet to decide on how to share them. Under the unity agreement, the BNF will contest 22...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 16 February 2017

Boys and their multi-tasking socialization

*Modisaotsile is a 27-year-old young businessman managing three of his own. He is also a newly-wed husband to Bontle* and a father to their two-year-old daughter Maru*. Modisaotsile* was brought up by some traditional Setswana parents in his home...

Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 16 February 2017

Remembering Al Jarreau

The seven-time Grammy winner died a few hours before this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony kicked off on Sunday. Al Jarreau was one of the best jazz singers of his generation with regards to improvisation and “scatting” in...

Titus Mbuya | 16 February 2017

UB to reopen on March 6

UB students went on the rampage last week citing the non-payment of their allowances.  Government closed the University indefinitely, throwing hundreds of students into the streets from where some were rescued by well-wishers with shelter and...

Baboki Kayawe 16 February 2017

Mystery shrouds Stanchart CEO exit

The CEO’s resignation comes as reports swirl around the bank over a letter by Oseg CEO, Pheko Majakathata in which he complained to the Bank of Botswana about what he termed  “incidences of corruption, understating of impairments and...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 February 2017