Yes, it would be good if miraculous and overnight solutions were to be sought and found. But that is only a wishful thinking, dream that is almost impossible to realise. The solution rests in the spirit of collectivism, working together for the...
Institutions such as the United Nations (UN), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank (WB) emerged as key pillars of this vision. At the same time, the Bretton Woods system aimed to stabilise the global economy and facilitate...
I’ve gone over the plan, chosen what to wear, replayed the moment in my head. The air feels different now, charged with something I can’t quite name. As I step outside, there’s only one thought: it’s finally time. I’ve been waiting for...
Evidence of Botswana's prowess is now scattered across continents, with the best performance in the 400m recorded at last year's Olympic games when the men's relay team emerged with a silver medal. Months earlier, the team had won a first...
But, practicality nudged me back to the road, the grey tarmac winding ahead, indifferent to the beauty beside it. The colours were striking, not just vivid, but complex. In dental terms, we’d call it hue, value, and chroma, though those clinical...
From 1945 to 1960, country after country emerged from the shadows of colonial empires, raising their own flags and finding their voices on the world stage. This struggle continued for decades, driven by the dreams of millions who longed for freedom....
It must and should be a growing, very dynamic and ever evolving profession seeking to adapt to accommodate the growing societal demands in general and in particular the world of students.The teaching and learning needs of the 20th century learner...
I always chuckle at these memes where you have a group of girlfriends planning their next trip or get together. There’s always a triumphant exciting moment when said discussions finally leave the chat. Packing an overnight bag, making sure I have...
To be more precise let’s just say to make my midriff more sensible. My wife had nicely kept chipping away at my resistance to shedding weight. That is, until one day a very thin colleague said she forgot to eat while I was fat and hungry. I decided...
The road to privatising clubs has proved long and arduous contrary to common belief that it will be the panacea to all challenges facing local teams. Most clubs have tried to bring on board what are commonly referred to as investors, with clubs in...
The world is vast yet close, magical yet real clouds are castles, and puddles hold galaxies. Every question is an adventure, every answer a doorway to more mystery. I have no fear of the unknown, only delight in discovery.At five years old, my world...
This convergence of violence and visibility is where the term “the oxygen of publicity,” coined by playwright Arthur Miller, becomes relevant. Miller’s phrase refers to the idea that publicity is the lifeblood of those seeking to make their...
If somehow the participation of government in the provision of reception classes has resulted in the emasculation of the private sector, this outcome was accidental rather than planned .It was an attempt predicated upon a desire to cater for the poor...
Right up until I made a phone call and confirmed there was a last cabbage head at the veggie store hubby had recently discovered at Mowana Mall, tucked away in a quaint corner under the escalator. I remember he stumbled upon it weeks before as we...
Over the years, the power utilities have become more and more adept at euphemising their nomenclature to be less menacing. From the more menacing power cuts to the more palatable load shedding to the politically-correct load management, it has been...
Tshosane, a soldier on and off the field, was a tactical genius who dared a nation to dream with his enduring troops en-route to the country's first ever Africa Cup of Nations finals appearance. A man who was part of a football revolution...
The existence of two classes of subjects in the curriculum appears to be more of a perception rather than a reality. The attempt to make a distinction between, on the one hand, the so-called more taxing and exacting subjects and less rigorous and...
As Freedom House’s latest Freedom in the World report highlights, we are in the 19th consecutive year of global democratic decline, with backsliding taking hold even in long-standing democracies.Amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, this is a...
Yes, the old age pension has been pushed up by close to 70% increase. Nowhere in the world do people get that kind of increase unless they are politicians. A whopping 70%! I hope my Math is right. Expecting people to stay the same after getting more...
Hundreds of thousands spectators watched men battle with machine on the unforgiving desert terrain over three days filled with fun. It became a must watch event for the majority of motorsport fans and fun lovers. The month of June was like no other...
Just after the Accounting Officer for the Ministry for State President distanced the ministry from the procurement of Tautona Lodge, the Director-General of the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), Peter Magosi, revealed that the farm lot belongs to the intelligence agency.
With questions often raised about the recruitment criterion of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS), Director-General of the spy agency Peter Magosi has revealed that they do not have one and they can sometimes recruit someone because they are a criminal.
MAUN: Former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) president Mokgweetsi Masisi has, in a reflective tone, acknowledged his role in the party’s defeat during the 2024 General Election.
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) and technical sponsor, All Kasi are headed for an ugly split, seven months after the two entered into a kit supply and sponsorship agreement.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for State President, Goitsemang Morekisi, has absolved her ministry from the ‘controversial’ procurement of Tautona Lodge.
Chief Justice (CJ) Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe says journalists need courage — and as such, the pen should be mightier than the advert.
MAUN: Former Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) chairperson and former vice president, Slumber Tsogwane, has remained composed and resolute following his loss in the recent party presidential race.
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The corrupt must account
This ruling is more than a technical legal decision it is a mirror reflecting the rot in the country’s procurement processes and governance.For far too long, government officials have twisted regulations to serve their interests, betraying the very citizens they are sworn to serve.The Judiciary’s rejection of this appeal is a timely reminder that corruption—no matter how deeply entrenched cannot indefinitely escape accountability. Yet,...