Score: COSBOTS 6m vs Artists, zilch! Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze I got a call from a colleague, a writer who was getting frustrated with the lack of participation by artists in terms of the on-going COSBOTS controversy. I can relate with him because it takes a lot to write and open up minds, or to enlighten people into the realization of the significance of the a... Posted on: Monday, 15 October, 2012

Batswana should contribute to ARVs On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Government should consider engaging Batswana to contribute for ARV treatment medication. This may not be a guaranteed solution to the worrisome HIV/AIDS challenge in the country, but will possibly challenge the rampant ignorance, passiveness and perpetuated self indulgence. Posted on: Monday, 15 October, 2012

Need for more refreshing entertainment Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Have you been to other countries, they build entertainment through having a culture of these things, these events – cafes, restaurants such as Capello’s patio. I feel as if we are still not open-minded and it is killing us. Instead of loud crazy club music at a bar/restaurant on a Sunday afternoon (... Posted on: Friday, 12 October, 2012

Botswana a melting pot of moral denigration On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Botswana has a social culture cemented on hypocritical values and principles. In reality, ours is one of the most morally bankrupt societies! The general consensus is that youth are to blame, but I am adamant that immorality and corruption in the social discourse is borne by adults. Posted on: Monday, 08 October, 2012

Famous family Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Being out of touch with social media is not a train smash. I realized that when my twitter at work started boycotting every post. I think they picked up on the illegal entertainment that this receptionist was thoroughly enjoying. Posted on: Monday, 08 October, 2012

Batswana should be grateful On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Now that the debauchery and tjatjarag of Independence celebrations are over, one is forced to ponder, if 'Boipuso' is worth the festivities. I do not get the sense that Batswana are happy and content. Yet, many Batswana are ungrateful! Posted on: Wednesday, 03 October, 2012

Lack of Service delivery On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Air Botswana and Botswana Investment Trade Centre recently launched two co-branded airplanes. They are majestic, beautiful and fuel dreams and aspirations laden with optimism, success and productivity. These are continued efforts to brand the country and lure foreign direct investment. However, it's... Posted on: Tuesday, 25 September, 2012

Is the mic on? Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze So what do you do if you are not pretty, tall, skinny, related to a minister or the head of the company, cousin or best friend, homosexual, fashion designer, singer or hip hop artist and you have always dreamt of becoming a radio presenter? Or if you do get the opportunity, how do you maintain it an... Posted on: Monday, 24 September, 2012

Batswana lack self confidence On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Batswana are a people who are pro-establishment and not pro-development. Here, individuals are celebrated, paid attention to and supported only when they have achieved something considered credible and worthy. No one cares nor wants to get involved in the process of developing from drab to fab. Posted on: Monday, 17 September, 2012

Where are the innovators? Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze Are we not tired of being followers, comfortable ones that have no sense of needing to change at that? What could we possibly be enjoying about being followers besides dormancy and marginalization? Posted on: Monday, 17 September, 2012