While the flu might seem like a minor nuisance to some, it poses a significant health threat, particularly to the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. The simplest, most effective way to protect yourself and your loved...
While this would seem a low-level ambition it was a reality which most of us aspired for.I told this to my kids the other day and they tongue-in-cheek told me such ambitions should be buried deep in the archives of regrettable aspirations. But they...
I met my former husband about five years prior our wedding and marriage life. He was and is still a loving and compassionate man I have ever met.It is unfortunate that he worked a blue collar job and he I obviously not earning so much money. At the...
It was a fairly good advert for local football with a carnival atmosphere enveloping the National Stadium on a bright sunny afternoon.The football could have been better as Gaborone United sat back for the bulk of the 90 minutes while Township...
It is a nice way to achieve this. Soups are not only healthy, but a lot of times they can be made with simple ingredients you already have.When you do go out and buy ingredients, they can go a long way, especially lentils. I love lentils because they...
Steadfast and hardy trees mixed with colours of gold and green framed the horizon, while grassy plains stretched endlessly interrupting the rolling hills.For the primitive mind, the sight was both overwhelming and intoxicating.Thoughts raced as the...
A school is founded on the premise that no student is useless or unteachable and that if sufficiently taught and challenged, all students can attain the desired academic proficiency and prosperity.Consequently, no school worth its salt can afford the...
The head of the French diplomatic mission is also France’s Special Representative to the SADC.In March 2019, Botswana opened a fully functioning embassy in Paris (France was previously covered from Brussels) symbolising the strength of the ties...
The BAA, as the custodian of athletics in the country, has a responsibility to regulate an industry that can easily attract conmen and con-women. While others see a genuine potential to contribute to athletics development, others are sadly wolves in...
We have been using the Hinds Medium Curry for a few weeks and honestly there’s a distinct warmth in flavour one can’t help but notice.Hinds Spices Range of Curry Powders offer a variety of heat levels. You too will be able to choose between their...
Understanding these cancers, their risk factors, symptoms, and available treatments is essential for early detection and improved outcomes.**Gallbladder Cancer:**Gallbladder cancer originates in the gallbladder, a small organ that stores bile...
You can wake up at 3am and get into a queue and get queuing card number 237.This means you have to make a call to your family to bring blankets as you will probably get to see the doctor (if there’s any) after a few days. So this means if you are...
I came to the city with an intention to look for a job but that has been a far-fetched dream since I seem to be my sister’s maid whilst not paid.My sister is never home since she is working in a Chinese shop. She leaves home very early and comes...
To buttress this point an expatriate English friend working in Gaborone had a routine of walking daily from his Brackenden Lodge to the Ministry of Education where he was plying his trade as a consultant. The distance was short and he could navigate...
Under these conditions, popular dissatisfaction with the European Union (EU)’s crisis management grew, and anti-EU and anti-refugee/immigrant ideologies were strengthened. Since 2015, the politicisation of migration in the EU has been a complex,...
This condition can be temporary or chronic and may significantly impact an individual's quality of life. While the exact mechanisms underlying tinnitus are not fully understood, various factors contribute to its development, and several treatment...
The ‘Protecting the Game’ launch attracted the who-is-who in football administration from within the borders and even from neighbouring South Africa.Supersport’s Thomas Kwenaite and COSAFA chief executive officer, Sue Destombes were some of the...
The purpose is to build awareness on an array of issues that can conspire to prevent a school from running at its optimal best. Schools by nature are anchored on hope and a creation of endless possibilities for all students. To achieve this noble...
A stark increase in conflict-related deaths had already been observed prior to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, overturning a five-year decline since the peak of the Syrian civil war in 2014.Notably, battle deaths spiked by 45% between 2020 and 2021,...
Stepping forward, I follow the familiar path, each step leading me deeper into this spell bounding domain. Silence envelops me as I traverse the cool expanse, the sublime glow guiding my way onward.A grin creases my face as I finally reach my...
The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has disputed Member of Parliament for Lobatse, Dr Thapelo Matsheka’s claim for alleged unlawful detention.
A 43-year-old resident of Dinokwane ward in Serowe has reported to the police, alleging a loss of P1 million in online currency trading.
The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA) says complaints about faulty gadgets were the most common type of grievance reported by consumers in the year to March 2023.
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is on the verge of announcing the official list of candidates for the primary elections, bringing both anticipation and anxiety for those who hoping to run for election set for next month.
The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) has denied any breach of contract of its employees over the current loggerheads resulting from an alleged lack of progression.
GOODHOPE: Following the merger of Goodhope-Mabule and Mmathethe-Molapowabojang constituencies, Finance minister Peggy Serame has an uphill battle to defeat Edwin Dikoloti, the incumbent Mmathethe-Molapowabojang legislator for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) primaries set for May, 2024.
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has completed printing General Rolls for all 61 constituencies in preparation for the statutory inspection period lasting 42 days.
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Inspect the voters' roll!
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...