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The first time I sat foot on African soil was in 1969. In those days, it was not possible to fly non-stop from Western Europe to Southern Africa, and the first African soil I ever touched was in either Brazzaville or Kinshasa, I don’t remember which, but it was one of those two where we landed to re... Posted on: Thursday, 02 May, 2013
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I had to watch the Miss Botswana, grudgingly because I had wanted to watch something else on the television but my wife’s wishes prevailed. I don’t however regret watching it. The hallmark of the event was the remarks by Sharon Seno Mathers, famously known as Number 16. When asked what are the chall... Posted on: Thursday, 02 May, 2013
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This week BCP president called a press conference to deal with allegations that he was in bed with BDP functionaries. The response was delivered in a very stern manner with a healthy dose of media bashing thrown in. The issue is not the veracity of the statement. At this point it is immaterial wheth... Posted on: Thursday, 02 May, 2013
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One of the most vital elements of making a living from your art is to set up yourself as a business entity. Regardless of what kind of project you are embarking upon, you will require a business structure that will involve money, people to be paid with that money such as employees and outsourced con... Posted on: Thursday, 02 May, 2013
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Botswana has a high divorce rate and it has been proven that less people are getting married in our country. However this hasn’t dampened the mood of some people They defy naysayers and continue to tie the knot and follow their nuptial sealing with big, pompous wedding parties which leave memorable ... Posted on: Thursday, 02 May, 2013
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Although football is a 11 against 11 team sport, there is the belief that money plays a big role in the success or failure of a team. Well, there is truth in that money does buy success, but in some cases, that is not the case; infact, it becomes a case of money causing capitulation. There are two s... Posted on: Thursday, 02 May, 2013
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Things in politics are intriguing; often no one really speaks the truth. So pre-occupied with either defending one’s organization and leaders or slandering other organizations and their leaders are people that what comes out in the end are hugely whimsical statements that give the outsider very litt... Posted on: Tuesday, 30 April, 2013
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So the Afrobarometer shows that the ruling party is not exactly in cruise mode in the rural areas as it has always been believed. The study appears to show growing disgruntlement about the BDP in its strongholds. This should provide a bit of wind into the sagging sails of opposition ships. Now oppos... Posted on: Thursday, 25 April, 2013
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Last week I argued that the effect of the looming Public Health Law would render HIV testing compulsory. This is so because patients will be liable to an HIV test with or without their consent. In the event that they refuse, they will be hauled before the Magistrate Court to show cause why they sh... Posted on: Wednesday, 24 April, 2013
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Having worked for a company that peddles the condom previously - with keen interest in our attitudes towards the latex - particularly, it has been intriguing to read stories of the condom that Minister Masisi made famous in parliament. I do not know what the views of the guys at PSI and ACHAP are ju... Posted on: Wednesday, 24 April, 2013
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