Infatuated we become and everything they do excites us simply because those on our past have not made us feel such special and significant. These people extend themselves to us in an amazing fashion and lose a bit or part of themselves for the sake...
Countries some of which your most hardworking Geography teacher probably skipped over while racing through the syllabus are participating in their maiden tournament. Some of these countries don’t even know why they are there in the first place....
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...
The remaining ones are struggling to stay afloat while others remain standing in name only. There has been one deadly killer which is found as the common denominator across an unforgiving terrain- financial constraints. The disease starts eating into...
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...
Police in Mogoditshane have expressed concern over escalating tensions between Batswana and Zimbabwean nationals following a series of violent clashes allegedly linked to rising crime in the area.
The old men of Mokatako village worked the lands and the cattle posts their entire lives. Now, on pension pay-day, they cannot walk from the pay point to their homes without a young woman half a century their junior clinging to their arm, pointing at hawkers’ goods and smiling for all the wrong reasons.
Lefoko Moagi’s corruption trial commenced on Monday at the Broadhurst Regional Magistrate’s court, with a bank card allegedly used in the commission of a crime taking centre stage.
The University of Botswana (UB) law lecturer, Dr Onthatile Moeti, has filed an application before the High Court seeking permission to participate as an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, in a landmark case concerning the recognition of same-sex marriage in Botswana.
The Botswana government has defended its refusal to process a same-sex marriage application. It argues that the country's laws do not permit marriages between people of the same sex and that officials acted lawfully when they declined to publish banns for the couple's intended union.
Botswana Air Access has been hailed for playing a crucial role in facilitating airlines to establish new routes and expand since its launch two years ago.
A 32-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were robbed at knifepoint while parked by the roadside in Mogoditshane on Saturday night, in an incident that also saw the man's vehicle stolen before it was later recovered abandoned in Gaborone.
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Our digital safety is in our hands
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...