What does a missile exchange between Iran and Israel have to do with the price of a taxi ride in Gaborone? At first glance, very little. Botswana has no stake in the conflict and is not a major player in Middle Eastern politics. Yet when tensions...
It is about the interactions among all the people who live and work in it. It is about the harmonious relationships that prevail within a community occupying the same building to achieve a common purpose. A school is a learning community. Learning...
When you go out and in off the house, you can actually tell the difference due to the temperature. Doors open and close on us and as it is affectionately known; when a door closes another one opens and the other way around. It is our choice to either...
There was apparently a partnership with two Chinese gentlemen, Mr. Wu and Mr. Hu. I am not making this up. Google it before your bundles run out. Honestly, it sounds like the setup to a comedy sketch: ‘Wu and Hu walk into a factory...’ Except the...
If you are anything like me, winter forces an internal debate every single evening. Am I wearing socks to bed or not, and more importantly, will those socks stay on through the night, or will they start to suffocate me in my sleep? It sounds strange...
As a result, the increased attention to Africa by external powers in both political and economic terms can be attributed to these features. Due to the growing geopolitical importance of Africa, there has been increasing competition among superpowers...
This is the ideal environment that every school needs. But the school environment is far from ideal. Schools are not insulated from trouble. Now and then, schools have to contend with mistakes and limitations that plague and undermine operational...
There is always an inner voice that is so soft and tender, whispering into our situations and circumstances, leading us to solutions we long for. It is unfortunate that we cannot fully comprehend the positions and feelings of the hearts of the people...
But this week, one of our sprinters decided to add a little extra ‘kick’ to their stride—by borrowing chemistry from the pharmacy aisle. Yes, the nation’s latest sports headline isn’t about medals, but about molecules. And what molecules...
"Do not touch" sounded simple enough. In my mind, those words formed an unbreakable barrier, a sacred kitchen command that would surely be respected. But these rules quickly disappear the moment I left home. Standing in front of a half empty freezer...
The 2025-2026 season now water under the bridge, leaving us lasting memories, in a season in which Gaborone United (GU) bagged a consecutive league title. It has been a largely controversy-free campaign, defying the usual shenanigans which often...
This article explores the role of mercenaries and private military contractors (PMCs) in contemporary African conflicts, highlighting their benefits, such as providing military expertise and flexibility, alongside the exploitation they often...
More often than not, top-achieving schools are subjected to benign neglect, as they are considered almost invincible and capable of thriving on their own, riding out prevailing and potential storms with confidence. Why does success attract...
Everyone has a way of life they envision and it is different from one person to the other. The visuals are deposited in the mind from the spirit through grace. Therefore, the mind has eyes that only see in the spirit and are only sharpened by a...
Remember when P200 used to be a big deal? P200 at the supermarket made you feel like a responsible adult. It was like a VIP pass to life. You walked into Choppies with P200 and came out looking like you owned the store. Bread, milk, chicken, cooking...
Yet the turnout during the title celebrations appeared underwhelming compared to the magnitude of the achievement. The question many asked was simple: where were the fans? Title sponsor, First National Bank Botswana had come to the party in a massive...
A limping and half-baked education system can only go as far as preparing graduates to fit into environments where opportunities are guaranteed and function in a familiar, predictable environment. The teaching of the conventional curriculum sadly...
You do not have to be disrespectful to have enemies. No matter how humble you may be less headed about what you do or what you might have achieved. Some would say it is because the grace you carry fumes elements of intimidation and out- classes those...
While he perfected his Olympic-level overcharging skills, I wandered off into the lively streets of this charming Kweneng village, where the rhythm of daily life was far more entertaining than my van’s squeaks. Honestly, Mogoditshane felt like the...
In a world that many a times feels chaotic and demanding, I find that the kitchen becomes a sanctuary where you can slow down and find grounding in the present moment.Although so many times I have to ask the boys to please get out of the kitchen so I...
Botswana energy sector witnessed a historic moment last week when local entrepreneurial couple, Portia Masunda and Baleseng Masunda, officially broke ground for the country’s first large-scale solar light manufacturing operation.
The Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) has warned that medicine shortages remain a serious concern in public health facilities across the country while also cautioning the Ministry of Health against celebrating victory too soon.
The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, has suspended the Palapye District Council (PDC), triggering mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Some praise the move as necessary to restore order, whilst others condemn it as excessive and potentially damaging to relations within the governing coalition.
The long running double murder case involving Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Captain Mogomotsi Sepopa is set to resume later this year with Case Management Conference (CMC) and the setting of trial dates.
Nearly four years after Botswana's deadliest cash-in-transit robbery that left five people dead, accused Kabo Moremong has broken his silence, insisting that he was an unsuspecting driver caught in a deadly plot orchestrated by a friend.
Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier and Kgomokasitwa triple murder accused, Moagi Mokomeng has outrightly rejected representation by pro deo counsel, insisting that he is already represented by a private attorney from Ngaakagae attorney’s law firm.
The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached about P56 billion in March – the highest level since October 2024 – signalling an improvement in inflows as well as interventions such as the exchange rate policy changes. The reserves were measured at about P46.4 billion in March 2024.
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WUC must fix its pipes, not just say sorry
“Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now.”– Michel CousteauWe see notices for Block 6, Extension 11, Gaborone, Francistown; the list grows every week. It is good that WUC warns consumers, but so many warnings point to a deep problem. Water pipes are old and falling apart. And the people who pay the bills are the ones suffering.When a main pipe bursts, taps run dry. Families in...