Time for a rethink
Celebrations to mark the nation’s 39 years of Independence have come and gone. While for the better part of the day I was on the road, trekking from south to the northern part, I was now frothing at the mouth at the mere mention of the word “Independence” as I listened to proceedings on national radio.

Improving Nata village
NATA: Most Batswana who venture into business believe that the perfect location for their businesses is in urban areas, and therefore establish these businesses in towns where competition is fierce. Very few are brave enough to set up shop in villages because of the hardships that come with these village businesses such as commercial banks refusing to invest in them.

Organis-ations helping blind family
Help continues to beckon for the Mokalake family in Metsimotlhabe village outside Gaborone since an SOS call was initiated by Mmegi’s sister publication the Monitor recently. In this picture, Barclays Bank of Botswana employees are seen with the family after the donation of food items.