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Victoria Seiketso Sethibe 03 March 2017

Trump

Immigrants

Mmegi Editor 03 March 2017

Policing needs discipline from all

This figure is equivalent to dismissal of 58 police officers every year, and therefore one police officer every week. Rules in the armed forces can be very strict and therefore requiring high level of discipline from individual police officers. Many...

Mmegi Editor | 03 March 2017

Logan

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Staff Writer 03 March 2017

Rock Dog

When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

Staff Writer 03 March 2017

Hidden Figures

The story of a team of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program.

Staff Writer 03 March 2017

Fist Fight

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.

Staff Writer 03 March 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 03 March 2017

Logan

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Staff Writer 03 March 2017

Fist Fight

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.

Staff Writer 03 March 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 03 March 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 03 March 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 03 March 2017

Logan

In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

Staff Writer 03 March 2017

Fist Fight

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.

Staff Writer 03 March 2017

Fences

A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.

Staff Writer 03 March 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 03 March 2017

Rock Dog

When a radio falls from the sky into the hands of a wide-eyed Tibetan Mastiff, he leaves home to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician, setting into motion a series of completely unexpected events.

Staff Writer 03 March 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 03 March 2017

The great wall � ancient historical thriller

The greatest barricade One of February’s most anticipated blockbusters, after Resident Evil & Fifty Shades now an ancient fable about one of the greatest wonders of earth The Great Wall of China finally descended into theaters and...

Bakang Israel 03 March 2017

The ancestors� blessings

Badimo are known to be resistant to change especially if it is done for ulterior motives. But with the new resort, Goo-Moremi village residents were able to initiate change and it was easy for the ancestors to adapt to it because it was a wanted...

Mompati Tlhankane | 03 March 2017

Change of guard overdue at BVF

BVF affiliates go into the congress amid dampened spirits with the federation facing a plethora of challenges, chiefly the absence of sponsorships.  The BVF had a deal with Mascom Wireless but it lapsed at the end of last season. Despite...

Calistus Kolantsho | 03 March 2017

The flop that is the Bosele Declaration

Several resolutions were made including that all Premier League sides should have offices and full time staff. It was also agreed that among others, the league be run by club chairpersons as well as trimming down the number of teams in the league...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 03 March 2017

Softball prodigy chases world�s fastest pitch record

At only 18-years-old, the pint-sized Puakaa, with a burly figure typical of a Maun boy, promises to be the next softball gem. The young man travelled to Michigan in the United States of America with the Under-19 team that took part in the WBSC and he...

Koketso Kgoboge 03 March 2017

Rollers, Platinum Stars clash in charity match

The game intends to encourage the public to take part in a campaign meant to reach 20,000 people to support gender equality in sport.   Speaking during the partnership launch between Township Rollers and Platinum Stars, the HEforSHE...

Naledi Lemogang 03 March 2017

�Strategic� Gunners chairperson remembered

Gothaang passed on last Saturday in a car accident on his way to the club’s Open Day in Lobatse. Speakers at the memorial service described Gothaang as someone who was very dedicated to issues of strategic management. His uncle, Godiraone...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 03 March 2017

Winky D demystifies dancehall

It has found ground in most of the African region but locally only a few artists such as King Blak and Yaw Bannerman are into the genre. “Dancehall is a tool used to address social issues, it’s meant for people of different background....

Dumisani Ncube 03 March 2017

Spluttering GU in a rut

The Reds have only collected five points out of a possible 18 in the six league games played in 2017. The latest defeat came at the hands of city rivals, Township Rollers in a league game on Wednesday night at the National Stadium.  GU went...

Kabelo Boranabi | 03 March 2017

They�re threatening your health

We’re looking at every aspect of health and the reason is simple. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, benefits from people being healthier. We benefit as individuals because none of us wants to be unwell or dead and we don’t want our...

Consumer Watchdog 03 March 2017

D-day for GU factions

The brawl started after an elective general meeting held in August 2015, where Rapula Okaile was voted chairman. A group of supporters represented by attorney Uyapo Ndadi then challenged the legitimacy of the executive committee led by Okaile. The...

Kabelo Boranabi | 03 March 2017

Malesu appointed BFA CEO

BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti released a statement yesterday saying Malesu brings in rich experience in sports administration and entrepreneurship.   “His working experience in providing building and construction project...

Staff Writer 03 March 2017

India partners Botswana in health care delivery

Indian expertise in healthcare and hospitals and related systems development in an affordable and adaptable avatar has the potential to bring about faster transformation of healthcare in Africa. Indians’ wider acceptance especially in...

Correspondent 03 March 2017

Dead Old Lobatse Road�s new lease on life

For most people, Old Lobatse Road, after the Yacht Club access road in Old Naledi, curves and wanders down to the railway line, before proceeding past Commerce Park to the circle where it joins its successor, the new Lobatse Road. Others more...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 03 March 2017

Will he jump? Or will he be pushed?

Mosisili is nothing if not a battle-hardened survivor and military strategist. The University of Botswana-trained veteran politician has cheated physical and political death time and again, in the process earning himself the second longest tenure of...

Mbongeni Mguni | 03 March 2017

Pula Steel under care and maintenance

But the agency has revealed that the company has been placed under care and maintenance while its shareholders raise the required capital to transition it into a sustainable entity. There have been allegations that CEDA and Government were sick and...

Onalenna Kelebeile 03 March 2017

Call for delay in retirement to boost savings

The early retirement age in the public service is currently at 50 years. Giving a presentation at the Botswana Pensions Society (BPS) annual conference in Gaborone on Monday, Jefferis said inadequacy of pension funds is due to inadequate...

Gaone Marumoloa 03 March 2017

Moipisi blames poor results on lawlessness of students

In recent years, the country has witnessed a sharp decline in the results of students after seating for Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE), Junior Certificate (JC) and Botswana General Certificate for Secondary Education (BGCSE).  The...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 03 March 2017

Long walk to Bakalanga freedom

Before the country attained its independence, back in 1930s a conflict arose between the Bakalanga ba-ka-Nswazwi and the Bangwato over tax payments that the latter had instructed the former to pay. The conflict between the two tribes lasted for...

Pini Bothoko | 03 March 2017

Ralotsia forecasts bumper harvest

When presenting his ministry’s budget estimates for 2017/18 financial year in Parliament this week, Ralotsia said a total of 9,205.36 hectares have been planted by 2,342 (1132 males and 1210 females) farmers by end of the January 2017...

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 03 March 2017

Majaga suspects political witch hunt

The state alleges that Majaga, Shadreck Mochabange, Tshokolo Mochabange, Semphete Malindi and Goletswang Mpule were found in possession of a carrion and hide of a cow reasonably suspected to be stolen on August 16 in 2006 at Komtsia cattlepost near...

Othusitse Khuwa 03 March 2017

Floods leave trail of destruction in Nata-Gweta

The deputy district commissioner, Michael Chilimba for the Tutume sub-district, which oversees the Nata-Gweta constituency, said at Gweta, they had distributed tents to two households whose homes were flooded by water. Chilimba, who is also the...

Lebogang Mosikare | 03 March 2017

Molefhi swimming against the tide

Infrastructure Science and Technology Minister, Molefhi is yet to publicly announce his challenge for Masisi.  But his body language has been telling the story of a man amassing weapons of massive political destruction to fulfill his political...

Correspondent 03 March 2017

Sekgororoane challenges Thutlwe for mayorship

Both Sekgororoane and Thutlwe are members of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC). The UDC is a coalition of the Botswana National Front (BNF), Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) and Botswana People’s Party (BPP). Sekgororoane is a...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 03 March 2017

Policy makers want immigration laws softened

While it is necessary for the country to take care of its interests first, and ensure security, minister of Health and Wellness, also Member of Parliament for Sefhare/Ramokgonami constituency Dorcus Makgato, Tuesday called on the minister of...

Baboki Kayawe 03 March 2017

Dow must acknowledge both best, worst performers

Just a few days after the release of the Junior Certificate Examinations (JCE), Basic Education minister, Unity Dow hosted top performing Nanogang Junior Secondary School teachers and students briefly at the Ministry headquarters.  A day after...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 03 March 2017

BPOPF�s insourcing suffers hurdles

According to the Fund’s chief executive officer, Boitumelo Molefe despite a six-month pilot phase they ran parallel with the former administrator, Alexander Forbes last year, they are still experiencing some difficulties that might take some...

Pauline Dikuelo | 03 March 2017

Call for legislative review to nurture indigenous banks

Responding during the ministry’s budget proposal this week, Minister Kenneth Matambo promised to consider the advice. “We can look at it but I don’t think what is required by BoB is unreasonable, for example, I do not think the P5...

Pauline Dikuelo | 03 March 2017

Chopper crash causes euphoria in Tutume

The Botswana registered helicopter, A2-HJR based in Kasane crashed behind Liz General dealer in Tutume Central, close to the bus rank and the main central business district (CBD) on Monday. The Payrus Eagle Robinson 44 chopper crashed just minutes...

Koketso Kgoboge 03 March 2017

E sale re buile: Tide in the affairs of the Judiciary

The erosion of public confidence in the Judiciary is as old as Khama’s Presidency. Early in his presidency, or early 2008 precisely, Khama refused names of Judges the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) had recommended to him. One of these...

Oarabile Mosikare 03 March 2017

Public procurement carries potential to create jobs � Experts

Economic experts and top government officials, who participated at a recent panel discussion were of the view that public procurement is inherently inefficient and hence more needs to be done to make it efficient. The panel discussion, organised by...

Isaac Pinielo 03 March 2017