Diezani Allison Madueke: The queen of graft

Diezani Allison Madueke’s position as one of the most prominent women on the global stage seemed assured.

If boasting about institutional academic prowess is anything to go by, Diezani brandishes Cambridge degree and a portfolio of senior government positions in her native Nigeria. She is also the first female President of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil cartel.

Such was her influence that in 2015 British government placed her top of a list of former recipients of the Chevening Scholarship for future leaders of foreign states. The Chevening Scholarship will this year embrace our Tshepo Maphanyane amongst others.

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Seeking counselling is not sign of weakness

Unfortunately, in this part of the world, it is very rare for individuals to mind their mental health. This does not start today, and sadly, even children with certain mental health challenges get the stick regularly instead of proper diagnosis and professional assistance. Counselling, just like going for physical examinations, is very necessary for general well-being. Many Batswana are dealing with different challenges. These difficulties can...

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