The downside of technology On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega The advent of technology has been the pinnacle of a new social era. Technological communication has unleashed a world of excitement and possibility, as we are now an interconnected global village with easy access to each other and an array of information at our disposal. Posted on: Tuesday, 28 August, 2012

Constructs and structures – women Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze I used to say I am not a feminist, defined as someone who gives their all to stand up for the rights of women. We live in a society that commonly views men as the superior gender. Feminists believe that women are as superior as men, or even more superior to men. Posted on: Friday, 24 August, 2012

Of spy ravens and BDF-DIS ‘quarrels’ Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse I will proceed on the assumption that indeed a quarrel occurred at the BDF and DIS over the use of the Raven unmanned aerial vehicle unbelievable as this is given the sheer lameness such a quarrel would show. Posted on: Friday, 24 August, 2012

It’s not Sebego, It’s the Constitution. Or is it? YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai The past two weeks have been dominated by the rather harsh sounding decision to relegate Security Systems and Police XI to the lowest tier of the BFA structures, because of their failure to pay their affiliation fees to the mother body. Because of the team that this ruling favours, the newly instal... Posted on: Tuesday, 21 August, 2012

Banishing of traditional doctor from search Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse I have never been one of those who believed we could harness the power of the sorcerer to fly on brooms and needles to whatever destination we wish to. Neither have I been a great believer in the power of the traditional medicine man to effect great changes in the destiny of mankind, much as I have ... Posted on: Tuesday, 21 August, 2012

Distortion of "sex sells" On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega It’s often said that sex sells. This is probably true, as many people feed off fantasies of sexual pleasure and satisfaction. However, these perpetuated ideas of sexuality and sex are often overrated as they tend to be flawed, misinterpreted and at times, abused. Posted on: Monday, 20 August, 2012

What is the criteria for BOMU awards? Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze The new pimped out Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) has promised a more glamorous, organized music awards this year. After two years and some weird politics over leadership, I guess it is a good thing although I am still in the dark about what they are supposed to do, exactly, for me as an artist. Posted on: Monday, 20 August, 2012

The day the recession ends! Speaking of Which  |  Chekwane I miss summer, especially summers of pre-Recession years. We all know the world got ruined the day the recession started. I’m not saying the recession started El-Nino, but the weather has never been the same ever since The Recession started. It’s only deteriorated. For one reason or the other, the w... Posted on: Friday, 17 August, 2012

We have to want it to make it in this mafia industry Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse Truth be told, the diamond industry is run in no less a way than the mafia run their drug and other industries. Deals are cut in secret, it’s rough, tough and in other countries it is damn bloody as well. Posted on: Thursday, 16 August, 2012

Let's start preparing now for Rio2016 YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai While everyone was focussed on the Amantle Montsho debacle and trying to come up with all sorts of reasons as to what happened with her personal trainer, little fancied Nijel Amos was quietly going about his business on his way to a silver medal. Amos became the first Motswana to win an Olympic med... Posted on: Wednesday, 15 August, 2012