The announcement of political party funding rekindled the old debate about the connection between funding of political parties as a way to enrich democracy in Botswana. In addition, Botswana’s opposition parties have always decried the fact that...
From July 2018 to the first quarter of 2019, my team and I had the experience of travelling extensively on a challenging but rewarding experiment of pushing a quick and dramatic solution to the problem of academic underachievement. At the end of the...
When he passionately lamented as to how he couldn’t possibly drive back to the establishment for that one wing, I couldn’t help but be tickled.He is not one to name and shame on social media, so the said establishment (they know themselves)...
So, most of my evenings were taken up by watching soccer. Long, boring, endless games of soccer. I watched the tournament spit and sputter like an engine that just got a good solid swig of water. How I watched right to the end has me baffled too. I...
The importance of maintaining good oral health extends beyond a captivating smile; it is a key component of a healthy lifestyle.This essay will delve into the significance of oral health education, supported by facts and reliable sources. Importance...
One would have to rewind back to 2009 when then Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) introduced a game-changing deal, which was initially P24million over three seasons. At its peak the BTC sponsorship surpassed the P10 million-per-season...
As Batswana, we must engage with these issues and advocate for a democratic process that genuinely mirrors our values and aspirations.At the core of this matter is the principle of equal representation. Political party funding is not just about...
The action has been exhilarating, the attendance, impressive while the officiating even drew praises from respected gaffer, Jose Mourinho. It will be interesting to find out the crowd that watched last night’s final between Nigeria and Cote...
This annual rite takes centre stage on Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA, where the esteemed groundhog weather prognosticator, Punxsutawney Phil, steps into the limelight. In this whimsical ritual, Phil’s keen gaze serves as the...
While there are many pockets of the world where access to education requires serious attention, issues of quality and relevance are cross cutting. This is the more reason why the world governing body - the United Nations has in its 17 Sustainable...
In the first two days after the January 26 ICJ Order was issued, for instance, 373 Palestinians were killed in Gaza, the majority of them children and women.We should not be surprised that Israel has defied the ICJ. It has defied it before. Israel...
The comforting thing is that this feeling often does not last long. After a little bit, there starts to be some familiarisation, as school work starts so does meeting up with friends new and old. School starts to become something to look forward to.I...
My house instantly got an IEC convert-turned-prophet who started waving his registration card in our faces and gave us a million and two reasons why we should go and register to vote. With the pressure from a would-be first-time vote heavily weighing...
I spent two years idling and had nothing to do. I deem it the time of self-realisation. I reflected on what my teachers and elders lamented on regarding taking school seriously. Life was so tough until about three months ago when a friend of mine...
These conditions can arise from genetic factors, environmental exposures, or a combination of both. The prevention of birth defects is a crucial aspect of public health, requiring a multidimensional approach that encompasses preconception care,...
Almost two years later, Ross Branch finishes second in the equivalent of motorsport's Olympics, the Dakar Rally and gets P100, 000. The relay team received support from the government, through the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) while...
In the last two decades, China has been one such country that has been targeted by Western powers (the USA in particular) through the mainstream media to discredit the country’s reputation in the international community.For many years, the world...
It is also an established fact that a school thriving on the broad shoulders of strong leaders runs the risk of losing its spark. A tragedy often strikes upon the departure of the services of leaders who the Greek philosopher Plato might describe as...
The tale of victory unfolds as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows on the field. For every player, the pursuit of glory means more than the glint of a trophy; it means embracing sacrifice as an inseparable companion. Early morning...
Cervical health is often associated with the prevention, detection, and treatment of cervical cancer, a condition primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). This essay explores the importance of cervical...
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