It all depends on who is behind the keyboard,” – Allan Juma, Cyber Security Engineer at ESET East Africa.Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity – for better and for worse. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI advances to...
There is now a marked change in direction globally towards various forms of legalization, ranging from pilot periods of legalized use of cannabis for medical purposes to outright legalization of personal recreational use. The United States (not...
In three months’ time, the Freedom Charter will turn 70. The nation is also marking the 65th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre that dimmed hope. Cosatu’s birth in 1985, amid a brutal State of Emergency, rekindled hope. For John Maroo, 1975...
But, it may, for a moment, discard its propensity to be too ordinary if for instance, through a fortuitous discovery, we find within our homes a place of stunning juxtaposition: a place where we struggle most ardently with our thoughts and...
Being off-grid was always a blessing in disguise for him, as he seized the opportunity to think differently. It allowed Joseph, who detests noise pollution from fuel-run generators, to take advantage of the sun. He bought photovoltaic (PV) solar...
The streets hum with chants of renewal. Regime change arrives on a wave of hope, a collective exhale from a populace weary of the old guard’s missteps. Crowds flood the streets, fists raised in triumphant fervour, convinced that the dawn of a new...
At the material time, the BFA offices were located at Extension 10 in Gaborone, next to Gaborone Secondary School’s football field. It was a walking distance from the UB. The police had permitted the students to undertake a protest march to the BFA...
This was a clear and bold declaration to the world, that our country is ready to embrace the limitless possibilities of space technology and claim its rightful place among progressive nations investing in the final frontier.At 8:30 a.m. local time,...
Simply put, journalism is "the gathering, assembling, and presentation of news." It's a trade that leans to the traditional 5Ws and H framework being what, why, when, where, who and how. Basically, a thorough news story must answer the 5Ws&H....
” These phrases sound exciting but not until we are reminded of the darker side characterised by “misinformation,” “disinformation” and “malinformation.” Misinformation refers to false or misleading information shared without harmful...
The following day, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China firmly deplored and opposed this move and would take necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests. Indeed, a new tariff is...
Researchers at the North West University (NWU) have leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate the search for life-saving drugs, a breakthrough that could shift the tide against this deadly disease. The researchers have focused on a...
The DIS has not shied away from being used by those in political control to humiliate those who are seen or viewed as adversaries regardless of how such actions compromise national security. Fear and scaremongering has become its trademark thus...
Once classified under the genus Acacia as Acacia erioloba, this hardy tree is also called the giraffe thorn, mokala tree, or kameeldoring in Afrikaans. Occurring across South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and the western reaches of Zimbabwe, the camel...
The jurisprudential saga surrounding the Carter Morupisi case has finally reached its terminus, culminating in a Court of Appeal (CoA) decision that reaffirms the rigidity of judicial hierarchy and provokes earnest contemplation on the limits of...
Currently, women hold only 34% of senior leadership positions worldwide, reflecting a marginal increase of just 0.5% from 2024.In Africa, the proportion of women in senior roles declined significantly, dropping from 41.3% in 2024 to 36.6%. The year...
By acknowledging the challenges facing the sector and demonstrating willingness to amend restrictive laws such as the Media Practitioners Association Act, there is no doubt that the new administration has taken a critical step towards fostering media...
Naturally, this sparked a firestorm of hope and expectation. And that heightened sense of unbridled anticipation continues to swell, fuelled further by the Vice President’s Budget Speech, which delivered a hard-edged reality; the inevitable yet...
And if so, what would that mean for its future? These are the questions the new government should consider as it charts its next chapter.A unique opportunity for digital experimentationBotswana’s potential as a digital living lab rests on several...
They were essential ethical standards that shaped how information was handled. These principles ensured that sensitive information was not prematurely disclosed, that sources could speak freely without fear of exposure and that legal processes were...
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