Mmegi

An exalted vantage

From the electrifying first note to the onslaught of brooding guitars, finally crowned by Robert Smith’s soulful and haunting vocals, “Fascination Street” pulls listeners into its magnetic orbit like moths mesmerised by a flickering streetlamp.

It’s a realm where curiosity pulses in the air a place that embodies The Cure’s raw understanding of our primal need to explore the unknown.

Whether drawn by shadows or the heavens, fascination becomes an affliction, propelling us toward love, art, chaos, or solace. We chase the elusive, drawn by the promise of meaning or adventure, even when it lures us into perilous yet irresistible depths. Surely, when the first humans emerged from their evolutionary cradle at the Cradle of Humankind, their eyes would have been irresistibly drawn to the boundless blue skies. The graceful arc of birds slicing through the air must have stirred a primal wonder what worlds stretched beyond the horizon from such an exalted vantage?

Editor's Comment
Diplomatic relations must be on equal footing

“Let us never negotiate out of fear.But let us never fear to negotiate”– John F. KennedySupport for healthcare, education, skills and infrastructure can improve lives. The reaffirmed commitment to the Mmopane–Block 8 road is welcome for the prospect of better transport links for surrounding communities.China has shown willingness to assist Botswana, and government deserves credit for securing these commitments. However, the success of our...

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