The unanswered questions continue to stir the pot, leaving the public on the edge of their seats, hungry for answers. As the courtroom drama unfolds, this decision has taken on the gravitas of a national spectacle, exposing the delicate...
It was the principal architect of Botswana’s celebrated stability, the steward of its democracy, and a symbol of enduring African governance. Despite this glowing reputation, in an extraordinary turn of events, following the 2024 General Election,...
Several observers have noted that the media could be witnessing a “kodak moment”, which despite being a 20th century pioneer in the photography business, fell by the wayside. Kodak failed to cope with emerging digital photography and competition,...
Yet, in the rarefied atmosphere of a recent retreat for Botswana’s Cabinet ministers, in an unfiltered speech that was markedly long on grandiloquence and emotion, and notably short on complaisance and flattery, President Duma Boko, a human rights...
While there are certainly challenges, such a sweeping generalisation overlooks the critical role that the country’s media continues to play in shaping national discourse, holding power to account and promoting social responsibility. From the onset,...
Forget the old playbooks; Gen Z is rewriting the rules of consumer engagement, and brands must adapt or risk becoming relics of the past.In Botswana, nearly a third of the population falls under this dynamic group, making their influence impossible...
” Kemi Badenoch is not only bad at PMQs; she is bad at ‘British Politics’. She has a sketchy knowledge of British culture and political history and she is clearly out of her depth – but not because she is a black British woman of African...
The landing has not been easy, but that, in my humble view, was to be expected, because there was a change of government in the history of Botswana. This 13th Cabinet of our Republic assumed office just over two (2) months ago and has, amongst other...
For brands, a new year is also a chance to innovate, solidify their presence, and remain relevant in an ever-evolving market. This year, the global marketing landscape is brimming with possibilities. From immersive experiences to hyper-personalised...
The Namibian elections have come and gone, and while the ruling party, SWAPO, managed to retain power, the cracks in its once-dominant political armor are impossible to ignore. After ruling Namibia since its independence in 1990, SWAPO’s loss of...
Throughout the Netflix blockbuster, 'The Trial of Chicago 7,' the judge is depicted as a heinous man who leaned more towards the State against a rancorous group of protestors charged with conspiracy to incite a riot, amongst other offences....
For all the right or wrong reasons, the legal saga of Morupisi is a headline gripping story that catapults Botswana, a normally quiet country, often overshadowed on the global stage by poorer but noisier States, into the limelight of judicial...
He compiled it “with the assistance of” Kgosi Seboko Mokgosi, Lokote Motladiile, and others including Levi Moumakoa, principal of the Bamalete National School. According to Ellenberger’s informants, their people were descendants of Malete, who...
A spark of light into possibilities of expressing myself started then. The big screen captivated me. Escapism gave me a powerful sense of happiness that stayed with me. However, it bothered me that people like me were barely represented on the...
The family grappled with the heartbreak of being unable to bury their father for nearly three years. His remains were kept at Joyce’s Mortuary in Gantsi. Their hopes had nearly diminished as legal battles with the government left them with no...
I’ve had the privilege of working with and mentoring members of Gen-Z, and one thing is clear: this is a generation like no other. Every generation has its unique traits shaped by the times they grew up in, but Gen-Z has that thing. They’re bold,...
The policy aimed to compel supermarkets to support local farmers and galvanise Batswana to embrace farming, sowing the seeds of a stronger agricultural sector. On the surface, the ban seemed like an inspired initiative, a clarion call for food...
The theme for this year is, ‘Uniting With Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity’. We recognise that the youth are the leaders of both today and tomorrow. This requires taking personal responsibility for one’s actions.This...
My concern emanates from the fact that there is nowhere in the SONA where the informal sector is mentioned, despite the fact that the informal economy has been the mainstay of countless people’s livelihoods in Botswana. The high rate of...
I wonder how many of my peers remember that...? Shortly after E-Dumela’s introduction, we gravitated towards another platform called Hi-5, leaving E-Dumela to die a silent death. At that time, we knew these platforms as chatrooms. I can't quite...
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