The picture bearing the colourful circular logo of my favourite American football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, was carefully removed, destined to be replaced in a new locker by whatever new allegiance I pledged. The clatter of locker doors opening...
It has been a long and intricate battle but victory looks almost certain. But with the right the mind set, the sector could have fared much better.The greatest stumbling block, which frustrated the potential of the tertiary sector, has been the...
In the words of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, “Corruption hurts the poor disproportionately diverting funds intended for development, undermining a government’s ability to provide basic services, and feeding inequality and...
A family friend, Ob, was touching the fourth floor, so hubby and I made our minds up to be there. After much thought and consideration I called Lame, his Mrs, and asked for permission to take over a portion of her event prep kitchen. With her...
This appears to be a concerning trend where there is reward at the end of the day, but there are zero funds to prepare athletes before a tournament. Recently, the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare, indicated that athletes...
The crimson soles of Louboutin’s finest shoes shared the streets with the latest cool Converse sneakers, each step revealing fragments of hidden stories. Here, the city’s true essence lay in its anonymity - where billionaires and the homeless...
No one can outgrow learning. The teaching profession is at the heart of the teaching and learning process and it should be the first port of call when society is contemplating transformational change. Teachers must not fold their arms and wait for...
Mongae tells us that the militarisation of borders in conflict-ridden African regions emerges as a response to heightened security concerns, aiming to safeguard national interests, uphold territorial integrity, and regulate the movement of people and...
here are many VTMs walking dead in almost all the divisions, a sad reminder of how unsustainable it is to run a professional club in Botswana. From the outside, VTM was the envy of some, even attracting former South African household names Sifiso...
I'm aware that every winter season I come up with a series of soups to enjoy, but the reason I keep circling back to soup is the fact that there are so many benefits to having soup during the winter months. The obvious reason being that soup is a...
The evidence was once again there for all to see as fans converged from all corners to create a carnival 'come and Ghetto your love' atmosphere during Saturday’s epic Orange FA Cup final between mining town sides, Jwaneng Galaxy and Orapa...
I stood beneath the showerhead, receiving this undocumented magic elixir. In my pharmacology class, where the dispensation of pharmaceutical knowledge filled even the emptiest of minds, not once had my professor extolled the virtues of a steaming hot...
Tragically, without any scrutiny, the parents were sold the lie and they bought it hook, line and sinker. Consequently, parents sat comfortably in the background and watched from a distance as the rulers ran the show - mapping the future of their...
The disruptions caused by Non-State Actors unbounded by international law and with access to stocks of standoff armaments pose fundamental challenges to Africa’s security and economic development.The Houthis further threatened to disrupt the 20...
The first episode usually involves the Neighbours’ Noise Level Assessment: A critical period where you determine if you've moved next to a silent film enthusiast or an aspiring drummer with a love for the night shift. You ponder the merits of...
The BFA had made strides by granting the Botswana Premier League autonomy, resulting in the formation of a company, the BFL. However, the autonomy came with its teething challenges, which is to be expected. Again it appeared there was smooth...
Muscles flexing, he instinctively reached for the familiar handle. As his fingers curled around the smooth metal, its energy surged through him, fuelling the storm within his powerful frame. The blade’s steely glint momentarily startled him, but...
Talking from experience, I should be the first to admit that take off of a beginner is usually rough, a little turbulent and understandably riddled with daunting teething challenges. This is the more reason new and inexperienced teachers require a...
This involves not only reforming the composition and decision-making mechanisms but also re-evaluating the Council’s role in addressing conflicts and promoting peace and security in a way that reflects the interests and perspectives of all member...
I have never ill-treated the child in any manner but has always perceived her as my own. Ever since the sickness overtook their mother, I tried all I possibly could to unite with her family so that they are all aligned with what was going on. I dug...
The High Court has suspended the disputed P169 million Botswana Defence Force (BDF) tender by confirming an interdict that was sought by one company, Hitecon against the Ministry of Defence and Security, the BDF and Zhong Gan Engineering.
Debswana is stepping up celebrations for its 55th anniversary, with a campaign focussed on how the decades of mining have impacted the lives of Batswana and lifted the economy to where it can transform further.
Justice Zein Kebonang of the Gaborone High Court has explained that the Public Procurement Act (PPA) does not oust the jurisdiction of the High Court to hear procurement related disputes.
With the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) seemingly struggling to get up to speed following its establishment, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has promised to shake up things at the council.
Botswana moved a step closer to promotion to Davis Cup Africa Group IV after a crucial 2-1 win over Madagascar at the National Tennis Centre in Gaborone yesterday.
The World Bank and the Green Climate Fund have approved a package of loans and grants totalling $125.5 million (P1.7 billion) to help Botswana develop its first 50-megawatt utility-scale battery energy storage system.
Former Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tebogo Sebego, might have decided against contesting the September elections, but he has not shied away from taking on the association’s leadership.
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BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired
The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...