It is a huge improvement from the previous season where champions received half the amount in a league that had no sponsor. But with the FNB sponsorship secured, teams will be rewarded better for their efforts this season. The end of year awards were...
This is the era of non-kinetic warfare a more subtle, yet deeply consequential form of conflict that quietly reshapes geopolitical tensions.As artificial intelligence (AI) innovation accelerates, semiconductor supply chains become strategic pressure...
The teacher in question has been the pillar of strength in the creation and sustenance of a high performing culture that our sub region is renowned for. I sat in the office with disbelief, overwhelmed with a sense of loss as I read and re-read his...
Just as quickly, it fell silent. The grass stilled. From high above, a piercing cry drifted down. A great bird sailed through the blue expanse, wings outstretched, its shadow gliding over the earth below. Insects, hidden and tireless, filled the...
It's like having a mobile instruction manual for ‘How Not to Be a Complete Buffoon While At The Station’ narrated with the unwavering conviction of a seasoned tour guide who's slightly concerned about her only charge. So my wife had given...
The 2024-2025 season will go down in history as one of the most memorable title fights, producing the local version of 'Thrilla in Manilla'. However, there was an anti-climax as neutrals had hoped the thrill will go on until the final day.But...
Yes, it would be good if miraculous and overnight solutions were to be sought and found. But that is only a wishful thinking, dream that is almost impossible to realise. The solution rests in the spirit of collectivism, working together for the...
Institutions such as the United Nations (UN), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank (WB) emerged as key pillars of this vision. At the same time, the Bretton Woods system aimed to stabilise the global economy and facilitate...
I’ve gone over the plan, chosen what to wear, replayed the moment in my head. The air feels different now, charged with something I can’t quite name. As I step outside, there’s only one thought: it’s finally time. I’ve been waiting for...
Evidence of Botswana's prowess is now scattered across continents, with the best performance in the 400m recorded at last year's Olympic games when the men's relay team emerged with a silver medal. Months earlier, the team had won a first...
But, practicality nudged me back to the road, the grey tarmac winding ahead, indifferent to the beauty beside it. The colours were striking, not just vivid, but complex. In dental terms, we’d call it hue, value, and chroma, though those clinical...
From 1945 to 1960, country after country emerged from the shadows of colonial empires, raising their own flags and finding their voices on the world stage. This struggle continued for decades, driven by the dreams of millions who longed for freedom....
It must and should be a growing, very dynamic and ever evolving profession seeking to adapt to accommodate the growing societal demands in general and in particular the world of students.The teaching and learning needs of the 20th century learner...
I always chuckle at these memes where you have a group of girlfriends planning their next trip or get together. There’s always a triumphant exciting moment when said discussions finally leave the chat. Packing an overnight bag, making sure I have...
To be more precise let’s just say to make my midriff more sensible. My wife had nicely kept chipping away at my resistance to shedding weight. That is, until one day a very thin colleague said she forgot to eat while I was fat and hungry. I decided...
The road to privatising clubs has proved long and arduous contrary to common belief that it will be the panacea to all challenges facing local teams. Most clubs have tried to bring on board what are commonly referred to as investors, with clubs in...
The world is vast yet close, magical yet real clouds are castles, and puddles hold galaxies. Every question is an adventure, every answer a doorway to more mystery. I have no fear of the unknown, only delight in discovery.At five years old, my world...
This convergence of violence and visibility is where the term “the oxygen of publicity,” coined by playwright Arthur Miller, becomes relevant. Miller’s phrase refers to the idea that publicity is the lifeblood of those seeking to make their...
If somehow the participation of government in the provision of reception classes has resulted in the emasculation of the private sector, this outcome was accidental rather than planned .It was an attempt predicated upon a desire to cater for the poor...
Right up until I made a phone call and confirmed there was a last cabbage head at the veggie store hubby had recently discovered at Mowana Mall, tucked away in a quaint corner under the escalator. I remember he stumbled upon it weeks before as we...
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