These were the after-effects of COVID-19. It had badly affected my mind to the extent that my memory on Sunday morning just refused to remember going to church. I know many don’t believe but if I remember my scriptures well even people during...
They are versatile in the truest sense of the word. You can fry them, bake them, shallow fry them, slow cook them, or even throw them into a pot for deep, comforting broths. They adapt to whatever mood you’re in and whatever ingredients you have on...
Some are socially acceptable.Tea, for instance. A dignified porcelain inhalation of fortitude. “I’m not coping,” we insist, while clutching a steaming mug as though it contains the secret to stability. Coffee drinkers perform the same ritual,...
It’s just that Leboko has a milk allergy that has developed, and therefore we just have to sort of keep making sure that we accommodate him.What was once my biggest fighter and lifesaver in the house has now become something I’ve had to shelf to...
She always had this face like every morning someone had dumped half the world chillies supply in her food. Her attitude was my brain was not working well enough for me to be eligible to have an opinion or do anything right. Even if it was raining...
Masalela was disqualified, for what was termed improper conduct after he raised his hand in a gun-like gesture directed at his nearest opponent. The move to disqualify him raises difficult questions about consistency in officiating. Masalela is one...
Teachability is more of a function of strategy (effective teaching practices) and depends less on the academic prowess of students. All students, naturally gifted or not, require a little push from behind. The teacher factor in the equation is...
The contrast is impossible to ignore. As the United Nations warned in its latest briefing to the AU, the continent is facing an unprecedented wave of insecurity—from the Sahel’s jihadist expansion to Sudan’s civil war, from eastern Congo’s...
Muscles twitched at peak efficiency, primed to leap a millisecond before extinction, as a missile sliced past my ear. My head swivelled wildly, hunting the next threat. The battlefield? The gym floor. The weapon? A red rubber ball with malicious...
If you’re a lady expecting a 100-long-stemmed-rose bouquet and a trip to the Bahamas, you might be in the wrong time zone. Botswana women have argued for decades — feel free to Google this — that Batswana men have desecrated the art of giving...
And then there’s the one that keeps resurfacing in my home like an uninvited guest. Is carrot cake really cake?Some people, bless their hearts, simply don’t recognise carrot cake as cake. I suppose the problem begins and ends with the carrot...
It hasn't happened quite often since 2019 when the then sports minister, Tshekedi Khama forced chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng to quit. Kelebeng 'fired' the board citing failure to align with his vision. The action, while dramatic,...
Then time that the most relentless bureaucrat went to work. Continents cracked apart like old porcelain, oceans seeped into the seams, and geography slowly hardened into destiny.Africa emerged whole and vast, a continent with its own internal logic:...
However, in the 21st century, this classical script has evolved in such a manner that it has erased the lines between statecraft, media, cyberspace, economics, and even intelligence work. The diplomacy of today is working in what some scholars and...
It should not be regarded as an additional burden, eating and encroaching on teaching time and distracting the teacher from the vital cause of classroom teaching and learning. Notwithstanding the value added of data, it seems data has become...
It feels safe and predictable, yet chow mein is one of those dishes that quietly surprises you every single time. At face value it looks like a very simple meal noodles, vegetables and your choice of protein but anyone who has ever taken a proper...
An acceptable definition for a relay is a race where one person hands over a stick to the next person and hope they don’t drop it while sprinting at full speed. When a country hosts an event like this you expect there’ll be a whole lot of noise...
It will be the first time this prestigious global event is staged in Africa, placing Botswana firmly on the world athletics map and creating an opportunity to showcase its capacity to organise truly global tournaments. As preparations gather pace,...
Every street promises history, or, failing that, a truly persuasive cannoli, a fact my wife Shabana will happily confirm, usually with flaky pastry on her fingers and zero regret.We drift past churches older than my country and shops selling...
A teacher’s mastery of content and ability to rise to the challenge to deliver content in a scintillating, engaging and thought-provoking fashion should have a profound impact on student learning outcomes. There is, undeniably, a correlation...
Although the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government was initially hesitant to adopt cadre deployment, the policy is now in full swing following the dismissal of 21 state-owned enterprise (SOEs) chief executives.
Gaborone City Council (GCC) has taken legal action against Native Outdoor (PTY) LTD, a company owned by Mpho Balopi, who is also president of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).
The state's intention of charging an alleged kingpin for facilitating the illegal entry of six Mexican alleged drug cartel men hit a stumbling block after it was reported that the Nigerian national has fallen sick.
The infamous corruption case dubbed the National Petroleum Fund (NPF) case returns to court with fresh charges.
As the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) heads into its much-anticipated weekend retreat, it does so under a cloud of uncertainty and visible strain. Once a dominant political force, the party now appears to be limping into what should have been a strategic moment of reflection and renewal.
The University of Botswana (UB) and Sky Clouds (Pty) Ltd have signed a lease agreement that will see the private investor inject over P4 million into the restoration of the long-closed UB Hotel and Conference Centre.
Ditshiping residents have written a letter to the Office of the President (OP), requesting for a meeting with President Duma Boko, following "injustices that they face".
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Cameras watching: Drive safely or pay the price
A network of high-tech cameras is now live, and they will be watching motorists every move behind the wheel. For the safety of everyone on the roads, drivers must take this wake-up call seriously or be prepared to face the consequences. These are not just speed traps. The new detecting devices are sophisticated. They will catch you running a red light, speeding, or driving an unregistered vehicle. They will spot the driver who is not wearing a...