Big up to all dreamers out there Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze It is so difficult to switch from what you have always been comfortable with, especially for artists – big up to those that manage to suit up during the day and then getting on stage with their drag queen outfits and let lose – to something you have been rebelling against for the longest time. Then ... Posted on: Monday, 12 November, 2012

Obama’s victory is good for gay rights Talking HIV and Human Rights  |  Uyapo Ndadi The American elections have come and gone. We can all agree that the hype and intensity was overwhelmingly moving and too much to ignore. We all have an opinion on the elections or the candidates. It is not surprising though. Imagine over six billion US dollars was spent in the elections campaign. ... Posted on: Thursday, 08 November, 2012

Thank you Barak Obama! Speaking of Which  |  Chekwane Barack Obama has just won his second term as American president; black people across the world are losing their heads over it. It’s understandable for people who’ve eternally been under the thumb of cruel whites; blacks deserve a little victory every now and again. Before Barack Obama, black people’... Posted on: Thursday, 08 November, 2012

Doping in Botswana sport: Ticking time bomb YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai I have been following the Lance Armstrong’s drug scandal with keen interest and it got me thinking. Looking back at home, I wondered what we are doing about the issue of doping and if we have anything in place to protect our sportsmen and women from such vices. Just as I was thinking about that I st... Posted on: Wednesday, 07 November, 2012

Matters of life and death – euthanasia Issues  |  Ferdinand Berkhof In this last piece in the mini-series regarding ‘Matters of Life and Death’, after having talked about abortion - related to the beginning of life, the death penalty - an untimely and forced exit from life, I would like to end with an issue regarding the end of life. Death – one of the very few thin... Posted on: Wednesday, 07 November, 2012

Fire the President’s speech-writer! Ruffling Feathers  |  Kealeboga Dihutso The president’s speech was not inspiring. It was quite insipid actually but then again that was expected. As I pointed out a long time ago, the President came through, read the speech and left. It is doubtful he even remembers what he spoke about. Posted on: Tuesday, 06 November, 2012

Does it really matter if it’s Obama or Romney Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse With Americans at the polls today, many in the developing world, particularly in Africa are rooting for President Barack Obama to win. For them, a democrat, a democrat of colour, represents hope and the protection of their interests. Being a Republican, Mitt Romney is viewed as belonging to the trad... Posted on: Tuesday, 06 November, 2012

The ‘politics’ of stereotypes and prejudice On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega A few weeks ago, some Gabzfm breakfast show listeners complained about a Coca Cola ad flighted on radio, which they apparently found offensive to blacks and Africans. Do such references, stereotypes and prejudices really matter? Posted on: Tuesday, 06 November, 2012

Masitira could be Khama’s legacy Ruffling Feathers  |  Kealeboga Dihutso President Seretse Khama Ian Khama came into power with a lot of expectation and he was largely viewed as anti corruption. He was seen as the crusader who was going to do away with corruption in Botswana and ensure equitable distribution of the country’s wealth. He would do this easier because he was... Posted on: Tuesday, 06 November, 2012

What is wrong with being gay looking? Talking HIV and Human Rights  |  Uyapo Ndadi Last week, I looked forward to seeing the headline news in The Voice. My enthusiasm was how is The Voice going to sustain the hype and momentum, created by the ‘Pitsane’ story involving the Minister’s alleged threesome abilities with some young girls? Well, I must admit that the Voice somewhat disa... Posted on: Wednesday, 31 October, 2012