'International women's what?'

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"This morning we woke up to find that it is International Women’s Day..."This is part of a message I received last weekend from a male relative.

The wording ‘woke up to find’ suggested to me that the person in question was neither previously aware of the day nor its significance to women’s rights but just stumbled upon the information quite by accident.

A quick survey in Gaborone led me to the conclusion that this is not a day that many people - especially men - are aware of. “International women’s what?” asked Vincent Dube a male friend in amazement when I asked him his take on the day.  “No idea.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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