Who will succeed Merafhe as VP? Ruffling Feathers  |  Kealeboga Dihutso 52 years in the service of a dynamic country like Botswana is no joke. So as much as one cannot help but breathe a sigh of relief that the Vice President Lt General Mompati Merafhe is retiring, it would be difficult not to appreciate that he has been a fruitful citizen of Botswana. Posted on: Thursday, 12 July, 2012

The silly season is here (don't believe everything you hear) Sports Chat  |  Mqondisi Dube The election season is upon us with both the Botswana Football Association (BFA) and the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) going to the polls later this month. However, you are warned not to believe everything you hear or (even see) as the silly season has the capability to produce sweetened c... Posted on: Wednesday, 11 July, 2012

We are gossip capital of the world On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega I have travelled to different parts of the world, befriended people from other cultures and races but have noticed that none gossip with the same intensity and passion that Batswana do. Posted on: Wednesday, 11 July, 2012

Will you see the kingdom of God? Speaking of Which  |  Chekwane Suppose the Christians are correct. Suppose the world will one day end, and when all the gory things that the book of Revelations says will happen have happened, there will indeed be judgment day. We have all been to church at some point or another. I don’t care what a sinner you turned out to be af... Posted on: Wednesday, 11 July, 2012

Are Batswana ready for life without ARVs? Talking HIV and Human Rights  |  Uyapo Ndadi This week I asked the question on my facebook page whether Batswana are ready for life without antiretroviral drugs? The answers to my question were unanimous. The common answer was a resounding NO! One friend remarked that Batswana do not have money and as a result they will not afford to buy the ... Posted on: Wednesday, 11 July, 2012

Women are active participants of their own "victimization" On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega I have observed the many cases of women who falsely vilify men, even through media. While some cases are genuine, others, when probed further reveal planned Jezebel and Deliah-like antics. Changing laws and women's rights/liberation, has seemingly made it easy for women to blame men for everything. ... Posted on: Friday, 06 July, 2012

Rollers, Chiefs rivalry needs to be kept in check YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai Banter in sports is what makes rivalries so interesting. But there is a limit to which rivalry should go up to, to avoid major confrontations. Posted on: Friday, 06 July, 2012

Open letter to Ntuane Speaking of Which  |  Chekwane Hello mate. I hope you are fine. Just as with everything, the dust of the political storm you caused a few days ago is starting to settle. You know Batswana; the noise deafens you at first, and as soon as everybody has taken turns to tear their clothes it all goes quiet. Posted on: Friday, 29 June, 2012

The healing effect of music Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze It is during occasions such as global celebrations like Fete De La Musique annual concerts that we are reminded of the healing nature of music. The importance of it in bringing together people from different backgrounds to jam to various genres of music, from afro-jazz, hip-hop, traditional music su... Posted on: Tuesday, 26 June, 2012

BFA Presidency race hots up amid accusations of blackmail, intimidation and threats YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai Just a month before the Botswana Football Association General Assembly, the race for positions is heating up. The most sought after seat is that of President and indications are that it will be a tight race. Already the jostling for positions is marred with allegations of foul play; with veiled, sub... Posted on: Tuesday, 26 June, 2012