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In Tuesday Paper
01 May 2017
Girls Trip
When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling, and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Baby Driver
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Dunkirk
Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Viceroy's House
The final Viceroy of India, Lord Mountbatten, is tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence, but meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of monumental change.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Two overly imaginative pranksters named George and Harold hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Baby Driver
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Girls Trip
When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling, and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Dunkirk
Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming
  Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man when a new threat emerges. Peter Parker, with the...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Girls Trip
When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling, and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Baby Driver
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Dunkirk
Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire and France are surrounded by the German army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Despicable Me 3
Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
War for the Planet of the Apes
After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming
Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man when a new threat emerges.
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
BTTA picks pace on AUSC games preps
The committee, led by Thebe Selema, was voted into office in May but preparations for the regional tournament were delayed as some members of the old committee were said to be dragging their feet in handing over power to the new committee. Speaking...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2017
Jacks Gym to assist runners prepare for city race
Yesterday, Gaborone mayor, Kagiso Thutlwe announced that the City Council has tied another critical deal with Jack’s Gym.  He said the sponsorship is important, as it would attract more people to register for the marathon, since they would...
66870,Naledi Lemogang,, 01 May 2017
Garenamotse quits BNSC
The former triple and long jumper, has been working for the BAA for more than 10 years. BAA spokesperson, Ipolokeng Ramatshaba confirmed Garenamotse’s resignation. He said Garenamotse left the BNSC employment on Thursday and as an association,...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
FRAFA refute Letshwiti ouster motion
According to FRAFA chairperson, Maokaneng Bontshetse the regional association approved two motions during their assembly held at the Francistown Civic Centre on June 11. The two motions are on increased powers for the sitting president and the other...
47121,Koketso Kgoboge,, 01 May 2017
New radio station hits the airwaves
The luxury environment oriented online radio station dubbed ICE (Innovate, Create and Collaborate) 100 Radio hit the airwaves a few days ago unannounced as it caught many unaware. The online radio station is currently available on an App, as it will...
69494,Oleosi Kgosi,, 01 May 2017
Hope Pageants finalist offers Mother Eve
Speaking to Showbiz, Mpho said at Hope Pageants they are required and encouraged to carry out projects geared towards giving hope to the community. “I chose Mother Eve which is my brain child charity foundation and intends to bring hope to the...
69494,Oleosi Kgosi,, 01 May 2017
NBFIRA lifts Botsogo suspension
In a statement, the regulator said Botsogo, which was banned three weeks ago for compliance issues, might now issue new business to clients. “Please note that the effect of this lifting of the temporary closure is that Botsogo may now take new...
399,Staff Writer,, 01 May 2017
Posh Pantsula Parade
The Posh parade was organised by National Pantsula Committee, which is formed by representatives from various groups around Botswana.  They came clad in their elegant attires from expensive labels including Brentwood, Pringle of Scotland,...
423,Thalefang Charles,phpAA56.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Sefalanas new Lesotho stores rake in P155m
Presenting their financial results for the year ended April 30, 2017, Sefalana managing director, Chandra Chauhan said the mountain kingdom’s market has a lot of potential and they are currently exploring other sites in Maseru for additional...
33193,Pauline Dikuelo,phpD7C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
BBS profit drops on subdued housing market
For the twelve months to March 2017, the society earned a profit of P47.9 million, reflecting a 13% decrease from P54.9 million the previous year. BBS managing director, Pius Molefe said the decline in profit was exacerbated by the fact that the...
46073,Isaac Pinielo,php10C7.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Rola Kepese message could be misinterpreted
The drop in condom use can be attributed to a number of factors such as inaccessibility, refusal by males to use it or so-called trust amongst couples.  The availability of free Anti Retroviral Therapy and Prevention of Mother to Child...
450,Mmegi Editor,, 01 May 2017
China, Botswana
Possible Economic Sanctions orer Dalai Lama
01 May 2017
Masa Fashion Show preparations at advanced stage
Under the theme “Driving Brand Authenticity While Expanding Market Growth,” the premier business and leisure hotel hosted its second MSH Fashion Show & Mentorship Talkshop on July 27, 2017. The workshop is part of a series under the...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2017
Gruelling Desert Bushwalk attracts international walkers
The organisers of the annual Moshoeshoe Walk from Lesotho, the Thapoha Hiking Club from Swaziland and Ditsamaya-naga Hiking Club from South Africa came to support the walk. Thabo Maretlane from Lesotho said they came up with the annual Moshoeshoe...
475,Correspondent,, 01 May 2017
SADC commemorates World Day against Trafficking in Persons
The World Day against Trafficking in Persons was adopted in December 2013 by the United Nations General Assembly, through Resolution A/RES/68/192, and is commemorated every year. This year’s global theme — “Let’s act now to...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 01 May 2017
Horticulture yields poor harvest in Mmadinare
SPEDU chief executive officer, Mokubung Mokubung said at the Mmadinare agricultural show over in the village over the weekend that statistics have shown without farmers benefitting there has been low production.  He said the district has 27...
403,Onalenna Kelebeile,, 01 May 2017
Teachers propose three-year course work, invigilation fees structure
Currently, the rates are negotiated yearly between the two parties - a culture that has led to disagreements and in extreme instances, teachers withholding course work marks due to lack of consent of payment rates. Botswana Teachers Union (BTU)...
412,Baboki Kayawe,php195E.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
TB deaths still haunt health sector
What is more worrying is that the trend has even resulted in deaths that could have been prevented.   This was revealed by Lerala/ Maunatlala councillor, Malebogo Phuthego when she officiated at a TB campaign organised by African...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 01 May 2017
Man perishes in car crash
Confirming the accident, Palapye police traffic officer, inspector Ntshosane Rammapodi said the accident was reported to them in the late hours of Saturday near the Sediba sa Poo (Artificial Insemination Unit).   He disclosed that the Camry...
45705,Bonte Seepi,, 01 May 2017
Pantsula competition evokes 80s bad memories
The competition attracted multitudes from Gaborone and neighbouring villages. In an interview with Mmegi, Naledi Police Station commander, superintendent King Tshebo said they received the murder report on Sunday morning around 6:21am. “We...
434,Pini Bothoko,php3A86.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Pilane promises Motswaledi report
Following the mysterious passing of BMD founding president, Gomolemo Motswaledi on July 30, 2014, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and the BMD opened an account in which they received funds to institute investigations into his death. Ever...
54815,Innocent Selatlhwa,php522E.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Lack of resources cripple judicial system Dibotelo
Dibotelo was speaking at the annual judicial conference held here last week. The conference, which was held under the theme, ‘Judicial reforms 2008-2017: Achievements and Challenges’ attracted judicial tribunals across the country to...
48624,Lindiwe Mozola,, 01 May 2017
Four die along A1
The accident occurred between Tati Siding and Tonota village.  Officer Commanding No. 1 district, Superintendent Nkwebi Chilisa confirmed the incident, saying the accident happened when the minibus due south, overturned on its own. He said...
49080,Lesedi Mkhutshwa,, 01 May 2017
BNF welcomes free sanitary pads for women
The motion was tabled by Nata/Gweta, Polson Majaga and received an overwhelming backing from other legislators. Specially-elected Member of Parliament, Bogolo Kenewendo said that disadvantaged women and girls were forced to use unsanitary objects...
409,Chakalisa Dube,php6867.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
BMC wins against feedlot company
The company also failed in its bid to overturn the Francistown High Court judgement, which ordered it to repay the P650,000 advance loan it received from BMC on December 24, 2010. The appeal followed an application by Northern Ranching at the High...
54598,Goitsemodimo Kaelo,php4B2C.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Dont let the BDP pull a fast one on political violence!
The violence, which had been brewing and erupting along the lines predicted by press reports and social media posts were taken into account shouldn’t have taken us by surprise, least of all the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security (DJS),...
2208,Michael Dingake,phpFF67.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Master Goya
01 May 2017
Hosia Tshwarelo
01 May 2017
In Friday Paper
01 May 2017
Close battles expected at BOKA awards
The categories likely to attract more attention are the senior male karateka, senior female karateka, coach and federation of the year awards. The senior male karateka of the year pits Ofentse Bakwadi, Oratile Caiphus and Lemogang Koolopile. The...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Codes intensify Botswana Games preps
The paralympics team will go into a training camp at Lentswe Junior Secondary School in Mochudi today. The camp ends on December 8 when the team travels to Gaborone for the competition, which starts on December 10. The team is made up of visually...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Retshabile proves her mettle as best blocker
Tsholo has moved on to become one of the game’s brightest players, and maintained a close relationship with the volleyball court. She told Mmegi Sport this week that Lekula saw her potential from the beginning and believed she had the potential...
417,Calistus Kolantsho,php1F76.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
Letshwiti throws stones from a glass house
Maclean Letshwiti comes across as an abrasive leader who does not mince his words. He is a straight talker, who in the process, has irked some. Since assuming office, he has unflinchingly paraded himself as ‘Mr Fix-It’. He rode on a...
407,Mqondisi Dube,php794.tmp.jpg, 01 May 2017
GU fans offered last AGM chance
The Reds have failed to hold their annual general meeting (AGM) twice this year, as members did not form a quorum. After the postponements, the GU executive committee will on Monday meet to decide the date for the final meeting. The meeting was...
49272,Kabelo Boranabi,, 01 May 2017
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