Pula! by Mophato Dance Theatre

The story line depicts various rituals societies and tribes have used for the past 50 years, to ask for rain. It investigates why we haven’t experienced constant heavy rainfall despite society's efforts.

The production demonstrates different rituals from Wosana, Seperu, Tsutsube with an integration of African contemporary movements. To add on ,there is an inclusion of Christianity to represent various societies that reside in Botswana. The piece is a true representation of Botswana and Batswana as it portrays our struggles as a nation and how we come together to fight a situation.

Editor's Comment
Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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