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

Bill against floor crossing is the solution Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse The past weeks have seen unwanted records made and broken Kentse Rammidi and Isaac Mabiletsa while Kabo Morwaeng is reportedly on his way to also breaking somersaulting between parties’ records. For the seating parliamentarians, the bill on floor crossing is the perfect remedy. Posted on: Tuesday, 26 June, 2012

Yes, government tests foreigners for HIV Talking HIV and Human Rights  |  Uyapo Ndadi Last week, I was approached by a colleague of mine from Mmegi Newspaper. He wanted to know whether BONELA is aware that government tests foreigners for HIV before employment or renewal of their contract of employment. I was surprised that he asked the question. In my mind I thought it was common c... Posted on: Tuesday, 26 June, 2012

Should prostitution be legalized in Botswana? On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Nowadays prostitution has gone beyond sexual parts- people now prostitute their values and souls. However, here, I am talking about sex. Have you ever wondered what benefit will prostitution be to Botswana, if regulated or decriminalized? Apart from using the law to protect "women of the night", is ... Posted on: Monday, 25 June, 2012

The demons of competition Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Competition is a gift and a curse to the elementary notion of dreams. Competition simply defined within this context is rivalry between two or more persons or groups for an object desired in common, usually resulting in a victor and a loser. Posted on: Friday, 22 June, 2012

Something could be wrong with BMD Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse I have been observing the trend of commentary on every single leader’s departure from the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD). Some rubbished the party, the more careful did not. Posted on: Thursday, 21 June, 2012