Mmegi

The perfect timing

The edge felt alarmingly close, but a steady, practised hand nudged danger politely backs into the abyss where it belonged.

Above us, the sky kept repeating the same dramatic trick, black and grey clouds marching past, yet the sun stubbornly held centre stage, as if contractually obliged to deliver a perfect summer day. Ideal weather for an ocean-side performance!

The horizon rushed toward us as we gathered speed with respectful caution, eyes scanning for the next theatrical bend. Beyond the modest retaining wall, a structure whose confidence far exceeded its size, the cliff tumbled into brush and stubborn green vegetation clinging to survival.

Editor's Comment
Kudos to Botswana Police Service, other security entities

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”– Theodore RooseveltThrough the two-day event, over 700 athletes from 40 countries, and multitudes of spectators gathered in Gaborone to witness a world-class sporting spectacle.Beyond the medals and performances on the track, Botswana won something equally important: international respect. One of the key pillars behind the success was the sterling work done by the...

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