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In Thursday Paper

Sandy Grant 07 September 2017

BDP NYEC treasurer Nkgakile kicked out for "theft"

Highly placed sources told Mmegi yesterday that the NYEC met this week where the resolution was taken. The NYEC chairman, Simon Mavhange reportedly called the meeting earlier this week. However, NYEC secretary general, Thabo Autlwetse said while he...

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 07 September 2017

Berry Heart collaborates with Ghanaian witchdoctor

The two worked on a song titled The Bible.  Bonsam is a well-known rich fetish priest who stormed the headlines last year after Botswana veteran artist, Diva Vebrok confessed to Showbiz that they are dating. The spiritual doctor from Ghana has...

Dumisani Ncube 07 September 2017

Bahurutshe

Mmegi Editor 07 September 2017

We need continuity in the civil service

However, despite these efforts and others at Government Enclave to improve productivity, we still have incidents where officers seem to know very little about what is going on in their ministries or departments. They are unable to supervise projects...

Mmegi Editor | 07 September 2017

BTC increases Premiership deal to P39m

The deal will see the BTC continue as the elite league sponsors for the next three years, with an increase of nine million from the last sponsorship. The two parties have been in a relationship for the last nine years. The company first pumped in...

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 07 September 2017

Briton supports local chess grandmaster plan

During his visit, Short would play 50 players in a simultaneous session, with 25 players per session on Saturday at Game City mall. Speaking at a media briefing this week, the British national said the level of chess in Botswana is not high. He said...

Calistus Kolantsho | 07 September 2017

Teams to receive Mayor�s Cup dues

The four teams; Mochudi Centre Chiefs, Extension Gunners, Sharps Shooting Stars and TAFIC participated in the one-day football event played at the National Stadium on July 22.  However, the four teams were made to wait longer for payment. ...

Kabelo Boranabi | 07 September 2017

Race for BNOC presidency at decisive stage

All candidates who have interest in contesting for positions in the BNOC board were expected to have submitted their nominations yesterday. All eyes are on the candidates who have shown interest in replacing outgoing president, Negros Kgosietsile....

Calistus Kolantsho | 07 September 2017

First Division North postponed indefinitely

First Division North secretary general, Rapula Gaotlhobogwe said they postponed the competiton on the advice of the BFA Compliance office as there is a pending matter involving Chobe United that is before the BFA Appeals Committee. “We have...

Koketso Kgoboge 07 September 2017

Miss Hope finalist advocates for good cause

Being a finalist in the pageant meant that the finalists come up with projects as a way of giving to the community, which will also determine chances for a candidate winning the crown. Speaking to Showbiz after holding a successful blood donation...

Lindiwe Mozola 07 September 2017

WMP working on a continental project

“This is a prayer for Africa with a lot of atrocities such as wars so we are praying for the African continent. We are studying and researching on different African worship and we praise God so that we can incorporate them in our performance...

Dumisani Ncube 07 September 2017

Yaw Bannerman launches new album

“It is a 14-track project featuring Veezo, Official Tshego, Gemini Major and DXD. This is an Afrobeat album and my first piece of work as an artist,” he told Showbiz. Yam Bannerman, real name Kutlwano Maidi, also pointed out that he had...

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 07 September 2017

BIHL profits drop on low consumer spending

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) quoted financial services group recorded an eight percent loss in profit before tax (PBT) from P314.4 million last year to P289.7 million in the six months to June 30, 2017. According to the group’s unaudited...

Isaac Pinielo 07 September 2017

Crack releases new offering

Speaking to Showbiz, he stated that his music journey began in 2008 after encouragement and influence from friends.  Moroka said that initially he grew up listening to ‘kwaito’ music, but it changed when he got at junior secondary...

Oleosi Kgosi 07 September 2017

Lesotho educational trip called off

The students and ministry officials were due to have left for Lesotho yesterday for a Maths, Science and Technology Fair. “The students have not departed to Lesotho because the Fair has been called off by the organising committee in view of...

Baboki Kayawe 07 September 2017

�Clueless officers� supervise billion pula gov�t projects

Deputy permanent secretary, Ephraim Balebetse and acting deputy permanent secretary (Transport) Orapeleng Mosegi found themselves in ‘extra-hot’ seats when the Parliamentary Committee on Information and Communication Technology demanded...

Bame Piet 07 September 2017

Lobatse streets naming underway

In an interview on the sidelines of a consultation meeting recently, he said the names were suggested during a series of Kgotla meetings on the basis of their relevance to the history of the town. Mogotetsi said names were weighed on the basis of...

Tumelo Mouwane 07 September 2017

Jwaneng revives controversial bid to twin with US city

Monkge’s predecessor, Tsietsi Oodira-Kwenje and the council management came under heavy criticism when councillors demanded an account of how P570,000 was spent on a benchmarking trip to the US and hosting of a Peoria delegation, without any...

Lebogang Baingapi 07 September 2017

Bail for UB student charged with murder

The duo is charged together with Thabo Machola and Leabua Lekorwe for allegedly killing a Francistown Senior Secondary School student, Tsholofelo Madziba, in Block 3 in 2015. They allegedly stabbed her with a sharp object. The state also alleges...

Lebogang Mosikare | 07 September 2017

Police bust gang of six for house break-ins

Mahalapye police station commander, Superintendent Isaac Mamadi said the men were arrested on Sunday afternoon after some of them were caught stealing. The suspected gang members were severely beaten by some of their victims. The suspects have not...

Bonte Seepi 07 September 2017

Foetus found dumped near CBD

Borakanelo police acting station commander, assistant Superintendent Douglas Moagaesi said the foetus, a boy estimated to have been aged between five and six months old, was found wrapped in a plastic material by someone walking across the railway...

Pini Bothoko | 07 September 2017

BDP CC overrules regional committee on vetting

The ruling party released a list of candidates for the Francistown South primaries billed for October 21, 2017. Winners for the primaries will secure candidacy for the 2019 general elections. On the list the party announced that it had barred one...

Chakalisa Dube | 07 September 2017

Nkange lions outfox hunters, wildlife officers

The lions, estimated to number up to 10, killed 25 cows, 17 goats and six donkeys, causing losses of about P116,000 within a one month period in the area. The lions imposed an unofficial curfew as villagers cowered in fear for their lives. The...

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 07 September 2017

It�s all about health

I want to suggest something to you. There’s another group of people who you want to be healthy. Your customers. It might seem obvious but with the possible exception of funeral parlours and private hospitals, every industry benefits from...

Consumer Watchdog 07 September 2017

The pain of elections in Africa

One political commentator went even further  to say that the curse that have afflicted the state of African people and its politics can be traced to the slave trade era through to more than hundred years of colonialism and further extended to...

Solly Rakgomo 07 September 2017

Logan Lucky

Two brothers attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

First Kill

A Wall Street broker is forced to evade a police chief investigating a bank robbery as he attempts to recover the stolen money in exchange for his son's life.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

American Made

A pilot lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner in the south during the 1980s.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

The Dark Tower

The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at...

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

Logan Lucky

Two brothers attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

The Dark Tower

The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at...

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

American Made

A pilot lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner in the south during the 1980s.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

The Hitman's Bodyguard

The world's top bodyguard gets a new client, a hit man who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

The Son of Bigfoot

A teenage boy journeys to find his missing father only to discover that he's actually Bigfoot.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

The Dark Tower

The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain, has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O'Dim, also known as the Man in Black, determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at...

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

Logan Lucky

Two brothers attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

First Kill

A Wall Street broker is forced to evade a police chief investigating a bank robbery as he attempts to recover the stolen money in exchange for his son's life.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

American Made

A pilot lands work for the CIA and as a drug runner in the south during the 1980s.

Staff Writer 07 September 2017

The Son of Bigfoot

A teenage boy journeys to find his missing father only to discover that he's actually Bigfoot.

Staff Writer 07 September 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 07 September 2017

SADC military descends on Lesotho crisis

Two Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) senior officers, Brigadier Bulane Sechele and Colonel Tefo Hashatsi, assassinated their commander, Khoantle Motšomotšo on Tuesday morning, triggering regional fear that the mountain kingdom would return...

Mbongeni Mguni | 07 September 2017

Maun abattoir looks to increase slaughter

Last year, the abattoir, which is owned by the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), failed to reach its desired target. The abattoir’s procurement officer, Poelelo Serole told North West District councillors recently that the Maun abattoir plans to...

Boniface Keakabetse 07 September 2017