African dromomaniac pickle

Friday, December 09, 2022 | 20 Views |

The current economic performance of most African countries is exposing that most of them are characterised by the vicissitudes under which they can no longer conceal their impecuniousness.

It is only the alethophobic individuals (those with fear of the truth) and sycophants whose existence is defined by corruption that want us to be optimistic about a shattered future that presents uncertainty for posterity.

Some countries in the African continent can best be described as chiefly karkstocratic, because the incompetent and less suitable people are corruptly placed in positions of authority.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

The media should not blink, they must hold power to account

SPENCER MOGAPI |
14 May 2026

When neutrality looks like taking sides: The Red Cross, separatists and a crisis of trust

JEAN dÁMOUR MUG |
07 May 2026

The quiet return of media capture in Botswana

Thomas Nkhoma |
03 April 2026

The Draft Media Bill of 2025 could be just what the doctor ordered for the media fraternity. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Examining the role of Botswana’s proposed media Ombudsman

Kabo Ramasia | 1d ago

Bosa Bosele offers free counselling to the public

staff writer | 1d ago

UDC crisis rocks Gaborone Council

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Former subordinate takes stand against Moagi

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Court halts LSB bar exams

Spira Tlhankane | 1d ago

Botho University gives gov’t value for money –Maele

Kabelo Boranabi | 1d ago

Elevate Africa launches Threads of Africa Fashion Film prize 2026

staff writer | 1d ago

Men’s netball team excluded as women report for camp

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

The Monitor Editor | 16 June 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.