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Boniface Keakabetse 16 June 2017

Cars 3

Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Transformers: The Last Knight

Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Wonder Woman

Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war to end all wars, discovering her full powers and true destiny.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

The Mummy

An ancient princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Transformers: The Last Knight

Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Baywatch

Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Cars 3

Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

The Mummy

An ancient princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Wonder Woman

Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war to end all wars, discovering her full powers and true destiny.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's wife shot dead

Lipolelo Thabane, 58, was travelling home with a friend when both women were shot by an unknown assailant, the police say. The police add the motive is unknown and an investigation is continuing. The couple had been living separately since 2012 and...

BBC.COM 16 June 2017

Baywatch

Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Wonder Woman

Before she was Wonder Woman she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained warrior. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, she leaves home to fight a war to end all wars, discovering her full powers and true destiny.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Cars 3

Lightning McQueen sets out to prove to a new generation of racers that he's still the best race car in the world.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Transformers: The Last Knight

Humans and Transformers are at war, Optimus Prime is gone. The key to saving our future lies buried in the secrets of the past, in the hidden history of Transformers on Earth.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

The Mummy

An ancient princess is awakened from her crypt beneath the desert, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Butler joins Platinum, keen on Zebras players

Butler will begin work at the Rustenburg based side on July 1, but was unveiled yesterday on a two year deal. The Englishman told Mmegi Sport his intention is to finish in the top eight after the side could only manage a ninth place finish last...

Mqondisi Dube | 16 June 2017

Record 700 rapes reported by mid-2017

The Botswana Police Service’s spokesperson, assistant commissioner Witness Bosija says statistics show that from January to May this year 700 women have been raped. He said that last year 2,052 rape cases were recorded as compared to 2,163...

Pini Bothoko | 16 June 2017

Baywatch

Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit, as they uncover a criminal plot that threatens the future of the bay.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon.

Staff Writer 16 June 2017

Big names left out of boxing national team

The Botswana team is in Congo to take part in the All Africa Boxing Championships, but some big names fell by the wayside.  Tswiigi, Zwinila and the Bagwasi brothers, Kabelo and Kagiso did not board the plane to Congo. Botswana Boxing...

Calistus Kolantsho | 16 June 2017

He lived by the sword and died by the words

In 2014, Peter Butler, then considered a nomadic coach after stints in England and Asia, agreed to a three year deal in charge of the Zebras. He was largely unknown, but promised exciting football after fans had complained about his predecessor, Stan...

Mqondisi Dube | 16 June 2017

Fencing optimistic of landing sponsorship

It has been over two months, since the new committee, led by Mandla Masuku, was elected into office.  Masuku told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they have been working very hard and managed to meet several times with his committee, which is made up...

Naledi Lemogang 16 June 2017

Singapore enter final stage of netball world cup preps

Speaking to the official Netball Singapore website, Chin said after holding a smooth selection for the games they are now working on keeping the squad fit. “We are monitoring the team’s training load very closely and with the support...

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 June 2017

Counterfeit ticket case moves at snail�s pace

Some people were caught selling duplicate tickets during the Rollers and Chiefs encounter in April. Upon questioning, the culprits reportedly revealed that they got tickets from someone from the Premier League. At that time, Rollers revealed they...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 16 June 2017

Nomadic Drago lands at TAFIC

Stanlojovic joins from Sankoyo Bush Bucks after spells at Mochudi Centre Chiefs and Extension Gunners. The Serbian replaces Elias Chinyemba who guided the team back to the premiership. Chinyemba was holding fort after the club parted ways with...

Koketso Kgoboge 16 June 2017

Francistown fans �mourn� Butlexit

Butler made a special mention of Francistown fans in his farewell speech, as the city has overtaken Gaborone as the home of the Zebras. Since joining the Zebras, Butler has cultivated a decent relationship with the people of the...

Koketso Kgoboge 16 June 2017

Rollers short-list 10 for coach�s job

Rollers have been in the hunt for a new coach after abruptly parting ways with former coach, Mark Harrison in January leaving assistant coach, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote to guide the team to their 14th league triumph. The club rolled out a...

Kabelo Boranabi | 16 June 2017

Lack of musical equipment haunts Moratiwa

Moratiwa The Musical, which was launched late last year is a musical play directed by jazz maestro, Socca Moruakgomo.  It focuses mainly on tradition, culture, woman and child protection. It is a 20-cast member and 10-piece band set to go on...

Dumisani Ncube 16 June 2017

Nora Cosmetics ideal for African women

She becomes more confident, and this makes her look even better. As her confidence grows, so does the respect she commands at work, home, and anywhere.  As her insecurities fall away, she becomes more daring, self-assured, courageous; she finds...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 16 June 2017

Graffiti artist driven by passion

Arts & Culture (A&C): Tell us about yourself? Lentswe: I am 22-years-old and pursuing my degree in Architecture at Limkokwing University.  I am an artist, I create artworks influenced by people in my surroundings including cartoons,...

Oleosi Kgosi 16 June 2017

Electra Mining Botswana draws industry support

Komatsu Botswana, Atlas Copco Botswana, Hansen & Genwest, Cummins SA, Phoenix Contact, Worley Parsons RSA, Haas Factory Outlet CNC Machine Tools SA and Redpath Mining South Africa are amongst the many companies that will be exhibiting at this...

Correspondent 16 June 2017

Renewable energy eclipsing coal � Fieldstone

“Renewable energy is just about the only thing being invested in,” Fieldstone Africa managing director, Jonathan Berman told the first day of the heavily coal-oriented Botswana Resource Sector Conference on Monday. Emphasising that...

Correspondent 16 June 2017

Do you really need life insurance?

From various policies to terms such as medical underwriting, life insurance is something people do not fully understand until someone takes them through the journey of buying a policy. However, the essence and whole purpose of life insurance is not...

Correspondent 16 June 2017

PS calls for structural shift of economy

Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee this week, Sekwakwa expressed dissatisfaction at the rate in which the economy is failing to be diversified adding that reflection on key fundamentals is important because they are constant. “In my...

Pauline Dikuelo | 16 June 2017

Horticulture needs fine-tuning � experts

In a recent horticulture value chain analysis and action plan study, Sid Boubekeur, head of the Centre for the Development of Enterprise (CDE) regional office for Southern Africa, said one of the challenges identified in the value chain is lack of...

Isaac Pinielo 16 June 2017

Francistown Oriental Plaza remains idle

The shopping complex was denied an operating licence by the then Ministry of Trade and Industry and has since been used by Chinese business people as warehouses. Responding to a questionnaire on why the complex is not yet licensed, the permanent...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 16 June 2017

Tshosane rules out immediate Zebras return

Tshosane told Mmegi Sport this week that he has other pressing engagements to take up the Zebras job, although he remains open to assisting in a different capacity. “At the moment, I am too busy. I have other engagements, but I am always...

Mqondisi Dube | 16 June 2017

Searching for solutions to co-exist with elephants

To western tourists and many conservationists, an elephant is an iconic and elegant animal with feelings, which has to be protected. But to Mozwaze Moeti, a farmer at Seriba village along the Chobe Enclave, an elephant is a destructive animal that...

Thalefang Charles | 16 June 2017

Butler

Mmegi Editor 16 June 2017

Mabeo�s arguments not convincing

He appeared before the Committee on Application of Conventions and Recommendations after trade unions lodged a complaint with the committee on the government’s treatment of workers in Botswana. In particular, the complaint focused on...

Mmegi Editor | 16 June 2017

The day the stones stopped shining

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Employees of Lerala Diamond Mine, who were last week placed on payable leave following the suspension of operations, will have to wait for a forthcoming sale of diamond inventory to know whether they will receive their May...

Onalenna Kelebeile 16 June 2017

Lerala workers stuck in salaries� dilemma

To add salt to injury employees are yet to receive letters terminating their employment with the company. In a meeting held last week workers were informed that diamonds that are currently held at Diamond Trading Company Botswana would be sold to pay...

Onalenna Kelebeile 16 June 2017

Tobacco, poverty are strange bedfellows

WNTD is commemorated annually with the main aim of highlighting the risks of tobacco use on different aspects of human life and to advocate for effective policies to reduce the use of tobacco. This year, the commemoration was held under the theme...

Correspondent 16 June 2017

Clip Khama�s wings � Guma

This was after it emerged that Khama used the Beechcraft King Air 350 for other duties other than for operations it was meant for. During their initial appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Opelo said the aircraft was meant to help...

Innocent Selatlhwa | 16 June 2017

Spurned Air Botswana dolls up for new suitors

On the business case alone, it appeared to be a match made in heaven.  Air Botswana, the struggling national airline running hundreds of millions of pula in losses annually, would have piggy-backed on the whirlwind success of Wilderness Air in a...

Bame Piet 16 June 2017

UDC cllr losses with costs

Otlaadisa was elected the deputy chairperson of Kanye Administrative Authority back in May 22. In the elections, Thapelo Pelekekae of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) won the chairperson seat by 12 votes against Tlhomamo Dibeela’s 10 votes....

Tumelo Mouwane 16 June 2017

Mabeo tells ILO, 'chill'

This is with regard to a case brought before the ILO committee on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations, lodged by local trade unions.  He said that the government was in the process of amending several legislations, such as the...

Bame Piet 16 June 2017

Nation on knife-edge as EVMs case gets underway

The Botswana Congress Party (BCP) has instituted legal action against the Attorney General (AG), Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and Secretary to the IEC respectively. Yesterday, BCP attorney, Gabriel Komboni told the court...

Lebogang Mosikare | 16 June 2017

A cabinet of friends

Since its first election victory, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has never faced the prospect of suffering an electoral defeat like in recent times  Now it appears a dark cloud is hovering over the BDP head and President Ian Khama-led party...

Siki Motshwari Johannes 16 June 2017