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Mqondisi Dube 10 August 2017
Makwala sets up 200m final showdown after IAAF u-turn
Makwala had been barred from competing on the argument that he was suffering from food poisoning, despite that no tests were conducted. But late yesterday, IAAF allowed Makwala to run his 200m heat, with 20.53 or faster, set as the cut off...
Mqondisi Dube
| 10 August 2017
The Son of Bigfoot
A teenage boy journeys to find his missing father only to discover that he's actually Bigfoot.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 2017
Snatched
When her boyfriend dumps her before their exotic vacation, a young woman persuades her ultra-cautious mother to travel with her to paradise, with unexpected results.
Staff Writer 10 August 2017
The Son of Bigfoot
A teenage boy journeys to find his missing father only to discover that he's actually Bigfoot.
Staff Writer 10 August 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. After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist...
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 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.
Staff Writer 10 August 2017
The Son of Bigfoot
A teenage boy journeys to find his missing father only to discover that he's actually Bigfoot.
Staff Writer 10 August 2017
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Brian Benza 10 August 2017
The price of dishonesty
Going into the city in the morning, and leaving in the evening is nothing less than a nightmare. Driving during the day is not pleasant either. People leave their workplace early in a bid to beat traffic, whilst others arrive late because of...
Mmegi Editor
| 10 August 2017
Shah urges sponsors to stay on board
Shah was speaking during a recent marathon dinner held here. He said sponsors should stay on board for longer considering the town’s economic situation. He added that sponsors should not cry but join hands with the residents to overcome the...
Olefile Serokolo 10 August 2017
Makwala: The questions that refuse to go away
IAAF medical officials deemed the former Africa 400m champion unfit after he contracted a virus at the Games Village. But Makwala maintained he was as fit as fiddle, apart from throwing up on Monday, which he had described as normal. The decision...
Mqondisi Dube
| 10 August 2017
Makwala matter escalated to Africa athletics boss
Makwala was withdrawn from the 200m heats and 400m final by the IAAF medical team due to the Norovirus attack on Monday. Botswana’s team manager, Moses Raphutse told Mmegi Sport yesterday that they will update Malbaum about the...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 10 August 2017
Soccer tourney to celebrate women
The tournament, an annual event that has been taking place since 2009, is scheduled for Gaborone Club. It provides a platform for women to interact on different issues, play soccer and also celebrate through entertainment. The event, as a tradition,...
Dumisani Ncube 10 August 2017
Artists urged to be professional
Speaking during a workshop dubbed ‘Seipone Sa Modiragatsi’, intended to enlighten local artists on the importance of professionalising the business aspect of the entertainment industry, chief facilitator Thatayaone Namane said local...
Tumelo Mouwane 10 August 2017
Table tennis club summoned over unpaid dues
New Horizon arranged a BTTA ranking tournament a fortnight ago and has since failed to reward the winners of the two-day tournament. Speaking to Mmegi Sport yesterday, BTTA competitions secretary, Tshepo Modisane said the executive committee has...
Kabelo Boranabi
| 10 August 2017
Irate Botswana wants answers from IAAF
Addressing journalists in Gaborone yesterday, Olopeng said the whole nation, including President Ian Khama were disappointed and will pursue all available avenues to find out what transpired in London after Makwala was barred from contesting due to a...
Calistus Kolantsho
| 10 August 2017
Sefalana converts Golden Fruit into retail outlet
Sefalana, which bought the plant for P4.3 million at a disposal auction held two years ago, said the plant is being relocated to Foods Botswana. According to Sefalana Cash & Carry managing director, Hans Kampmann they will convert the Golden...
Pauline Dikuelo
| 10 August 2017
BCP MPs join UDC in Parliament
Kokorwe said she has received a letter from the opposition party informing her to recognise its MPs as members of the UDC and change the sitting arrangement in Parliament. The duo, Dithapelo Keorapetse and Samuel Rantuana, are MPs for Selebi-Phikwe...
Staff Writer 10 August 2017
Foreign truck drivers and sex workers get ARVs
She said this when receiving the HIV/AIDS Cross Border Initiative (CBI) wellness clinic at the ministry headquarters this week. “The government would like to thank the SADC secretariat for coming up with the initiative of establishing CBI...
Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
| 10 August 2017
�No child should grow up alone�
“SOS Children’s Villages believes that ’no child should grow up alone’. In its celebration of 30 years of existence in Botswana, SOS Children’s Villages embarked on a nationwide roadshow. The objective of the...
Staff Writer 10 August 2017
Batswana furious with Makwala�s disqualification
Kabo Prince Moetse: The government should sponsor Makwala and open a case with court of abitration for sports.we need answers...we need justice! Othusitse Onalenna: If he was not tested, what really informed the Medics? If I can borrow Michael...
Correspondent 10 August 2017
Are we all pirates?
His advertisement offered a range of technology services including “Laptop repair(any problem)”, “Theory Test Software(for Laptop/Desktop & phones” and “*asswords removal both pc & phone” but the one that...
Consumer Watchdog 10 August 2017
Dalai Lama must come (Part 2)
I also took time to interview one thoroughbred scholar of History by the name Dr Boga Thura Manatsha. Having studied for his PHD in Japan and being a specialist in the politics of the Near East, I found Dr Manatsha’s historical account of...
Solly Rakgomo 10 August 2017
Government finally complies on asylum seekers
Most of those who were placed in custody at the FCII were rejected asylum seekers, those awaiting asylum status and their dependants. As per court order, the government through the Attorney General (AG) has started relocating the asylum seekers and...
Chakalisa Dube
| 10 August 2017
BOFEPUSU concerned by no implementation of ILO recommendations
According to BOFEPUSU deputy secretary, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa nothing has been done since they returned from Geneva, Switzerland almost two months ago. “We wrote to the Minister of Employment, Productivity and Skills Development, Tshenolo...
Goitsemodimo Kaelo
| 10 August 2017
BCL ex-employees refuse to vacate houses
Ex-employees were given 12 months rent free stay in BCL houses after the mine was liquidated in October last year. They have now been asked to pay a minimal rental from November up to January that will then be followed by market related rental...
Onalenna Kelebeile 10 August 2017
Man detained for sugar mummy�s death
Mahalapye police station commander, Supt. Isaac Mamadi, the two were lovers and are said to have had a misunderstanding before the incident. He said that according to the police investigations, the culprit who is eight years younger than the...
Bonte Seepi 10 August 2017
MPs approve amendment of Tribal Land Act
The Bill, presented by the Minister of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services Prince Maele, seeks to improve the administration of the tribal land. Parliament had earlier on referred the Bill to Ntlo ya Dikgosi for further recommendations as...
Pini Bothoko
| 10 August 2017
Suspect in fatal motorcycle crash to appear in court
While not disclosing the names of the suspect, the Ramotswa police station commander, Superintendent Keoagile Tau told Mmegi that the person they suspect to have caused the fatal accident which killed a man and a woman, will soon appear before...
Pini Bothoko
| 10 August 2017
Tawana wants Land Boards to recognise old allocations
When debating the Tribal Land Bill in Parliament on Tuesday, he said there are many cases in which Land Boards authorities have been extremely slow in registering old customary land grants, and threats of relocations have become the norm. ...
Baboki Kayawe 10 August 2017
Pilane BMD unwavering in party affairs
In Lobatse the Pilane faction has invited the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) to a branch ward allocation meeting scheduled for today (Thursday) at 5:30pm. The negotiations, which are part of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) 2019...
Tumelo Mouwane 10 August 2017
Boko issues stern warning to Molapise over BCP
The said meeting was supposed to be held either at Boko or Ndaba Gaolathe’s office. One of the convenors Lebang Mpotokwane said, “We are disappointed because the UDC chairperson, had appointed with the UDC president so that we could...
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe
| 10 August 2017
Jonathan Butler �can�t wait� for second visit to Bots
Butler is scheduled to perform alongside Kirk Whalum, Canadian-based Mpho Trinity and Amantle Brown to mention but a few. Through a Facebook video the Grammy Award nominee, Butler was not shy to mention that he cannot wait to be in the country and...
Dumisani Ncube 10 August 2017
Maun taximan allegedly rapes passenger
The sexual attack allegedly happened after the girl, who had booked the driver, had to be dropped off at her place following a night out. Assistant superintendent of Maun police , Samuel Kgomo told Mmegi that they are investigating the case in which...
Boniface Keakabetse 10 August 2017
IMF bullish on Botswana growth prospects
In a country report released this week, the IMF said following a downturn in 2015, annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to gradually increase to 4.8% by 2018, supported by a recovery in the diamond market and moderate fiscal...
Brian Benza 10 August 2017
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