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- ↑ Parsons, Neil (2014). "False Dawns over the Kalahari? Botswana Film Production in Historical Perspective". In Nwachukwu Frank Ukadike (ed.). Critical Approaches to African Cinema Discourse. Lexington Books. p. 148. ISBN 978-0-7391-8094-5.
- ↑ Pauline Dikuelo, New mall opens in Phakalane, Mmegi Online, 29 August 2017.
- ↑ Ame Motimane, New Capitol Cinemas launches Platinum Lounge, Mmegi Online, 18 April 2019.
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