Friends of Football: so far not that bad YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai Although I was deeply saddened and still disappointed by the stance taken to de-register PoliceX1 and Security Systems by the new regime, I must say they have in some cases made major strides forwards in terms of getting us to know and appreciate how they will go about things. Posted on: Wednesday, 03 October, 2012

Batswana should be grateful On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Now that the debauchery and tjatjarag of Independence celebrations are over, one is forced to ponder, if 'Boipuso' is worth the festivities. I do not get the sense that Batswana are happy and content. Yet, many Batswana are ungrateful! Posted on: Wednesday, 03 October, 2012

Leaders eliminate stigma by disclosing your HIV status Talking HIV and Human Rights  |  Uyapo Ndadi Last week, I had the pleasure of addressing the 4th Botswana HIV International Conference. My talk was about the Draft HIV and AIDS policy that Botswana is seeking to adopt through her Members of Parliament. I began by saying I know something personal about all individuals present. I challenged th... Posted on: Thursday, 27 September, 2012

Sometimes resigning is honorable thing to do- On Masitara, De Graaf and the BMC Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse Information filtering in from back home seems to be that Robert Masitara, MP has been doing some great work with his committee. First, was his recommendation that permanent secretaries should not sit on boards of parastatals as this blurs lines of accountability. The latest feeds are that he has ask... Posted on: Tuesday, 25 September, 2012

New League season, same old challenges YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai After a somewhat lengthy delay caused by de-registration of teams, court cases, disciplinary hearings and appeals, we finally get to play ball. Finally, the Botswana League season kicks off. And as some would say, better late than never. Despite the challenges that faced the mother body and the Prem... Posted on: Tuesday, 25 September, 2012

Lack of Service delivery On The Flipside  |  Keletso Thobega Air Botswana and Botswana Investment Trade Centre recently launched two co-branded airplanes. They are majestic, beautiful and fuel dreams and aspirations laden with optimism, success and productivity. These are continued efforts to brand the country and lure foreign direct investment. However, it's... Posted on: Tuesday, 25 September, 2012

But the Muslims! Speaking of Which  |  Chekwane For many years I have contemplated joining Islam. For a bloke with a baby face, I’ve been yearning to grow a beard and look like not only a real man, but to also have a mysterious look, like those big bearded Muslim men who always seem like they have an ace up their sleeve about something. I’ve alwa... Posted on: Monday, 24 September, 2012

Is the mic on? Maya Roze Dialogues  |  Maya Roze So what do you do if you are not pretty, tall, skinny, related to a minister or the head of the company, cousin or best friend, homosexual, fashion designer, singer or hip hop artist and you have always dreamt of becoming a radio presenter? Or if you do get the opportunity, how do you maintain it an... Posted on: Monday, 24 September, 2012

Turn out at BDP primaries scary affair Crossroads   |  Lawrence Ookeditse Campaign managers and other spin masters at the opposition parties that will contest the bye-election at Mahalapye West occasioned by the retirement of Vice President Mompati Merafhe will have their hands full. The turnout for the BDP primaries, at least 3928, displays the strength of the BDP in tha... Posted on: Tuesday, 18 September, 2012

We called for Stan’s re-appointment, jaanong re lelela eng? YoungManPal Uncut  |  Thuso Palai I must say football supporters can be a bunch of hypocrites. Excuse the harsh word. Earlier this year almost everyone was singing Stan Tshosane’s praises and calling for his contract to be renewed with an improved mega-money deal. That seemed justifiable then because of what he had achieved, but the... Posted on: Tuesday, 18 September, 2012