Our interrogation of the system can only carry us somewhere if and only if motivated by the goal of placing all learners and every child at the epicentre.Any education system worth its salt should be judged by how well it is serving students because...
There is a strong feeling among different sectors of Botswana society ranging from politicians, academics, civil society group, etc. that the Constitution of Botswana, which was adopted more than 50 years ago, needs a serious overhaul as it has many...
The soft wavy brown hair not only mirrored the sun’s illuminated spotlight, but danced seductively in the wind’s natural symphony. Prada shielded eyes gazed into the distance as the climax of the show began.The nuclear fusion powered ball of gas...
Dear AnonymousAs an attorney, I am not in a position to guarantee you loss or triumph in your case. I am also disinclined to confirm nor deny the rumours you heard about the judge.Nonetheless, there are always measurable indicators that gauge the...
The script is usually predictable. First there’s an argument about who is wrong. After a few verbal exchanges the less vocal one somewhat concedes with a ‘let’s call the police’ refrain. And then the script veered off course with one motorist...
When it comes to weekend brunch recipes, a super easy Shakshuka is the sort of meal that gets you out of bed. It's a popular energetic Middle Eastern breakfast egg dish to share, served directly from its hot skillet or a rustic frying pan.This...
The Zebras fell 1-0 to Madagascar on Saturday to leave their chances of qualifying for the African Nations Championships (CHAN) finals hanging threadbare.A kind draw saw the Zebras pitted against relative lightweights, Eswatini and Madagascar....
This alluring oasis was called the weekend. Following a long stressful week filled with the essential blocks of academic nourishment and the spiritual pursuit of enlightenment, the bell had rung following religious class to indicate that it was...
In 2021, armed conflict and natural disasters caused massive population movements and protection incidents in an overall context of poor access to quality basic social services, weak social protection and development policies and deep gender...
There is need for all responsible for the school systems beginning with the central ministry to the classroom practitioner to accept the stark reality, without any sense of embarrassment, that the system is failing students.The system should boldly...
Dear AnonymousMarital proprietary regimes in Botswana and worldwide seek to govern the property rights of the spouses. The legal views expressed here largely stem from Botswana laws on marriage. For the sake of brevity and simplicity, I will...
Sometimes I feel the city needs excitement. Verging on weird even.Ok I agree half the city is conservative especially the inner city retired folk whose main vocation is buying a newspaper and arguing about the contents and trying to juxtapose with...
That’s how Waffles & Bubbles came about. An excuse to use the waffle maker as well as get some friends together for some R&R, a great overnight excursion where us gals let our hair down and have open, honest, and difficult conversations with each...
It is a beautifully crafted piece of music that, 44 years on, still resonates even with today’s generation. Botswana Football Association’s (BFA) revolving door recently saw the arrival of its own Carol; Carol Kgafela who has taken a significant...
As his heavy respiratory expulsions continued on their photosynthetic journey, he bent over to seize control of his functions.His Nike Cortez shoes that had began their morning journey clean and radiating shades of blue and yellow now appeared...
Nnoli’s assertions are undoubtedly very true as violent extremism remains one of Africa’s most pressing security threats. Militant extremist group violence in Africa has risen inexorably over the past decade, expanding by 300% during this...
It’s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner but also elegant enough for hosting company and it appeals to the whole family. Kids mostly love it because it resemblances chicken nuggets.I have seen this chicken prepared on several cooking shows...
To perhaps increase their chances at winning medals, the whole United Kingdom fragments into England, Scotland, Nothern Ireland and Wales. This is very clever. Fairness does seem an intrusion here. Their opponents don’t seem to have realised this....
The architect behind this grand project is none other one of Africa’s richest sons and CAF president, Patrice Motsepe.When the idea was mooted, it was a foregone conclusion that the tournament will become a reality. After all, what Patrice wants,...
And as I sat in solitude, my frenzied physiology betrayed the tranquil environment.As the atmospheric tsunami of calming waves attempted to conquer, the raging torrent of adrenaline remained steadfast and repelled all attacks. My hands fidgeted...
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