All in the same breath, year-end fatigue has a proper choke hold me, but I am still grateful for the numerous opportunities that come up during this period, that ensure we stay busy. It’s 1am right now as I author this. I am up because of a few...
In fact, he doesn’t even know the owner of the land. His only fear is being evicted by the council authorities but this is an unfounded fear though. In a country where politicians have the final say in everything Ben is well aware that should the...
The year 2024 has been a gracious guest; the best of the lot since Botswana was given the freeway to self-rule way back in 1966. This year tasted the sweetest in terms of sporting achievements. No other can surpass the last 12 months as Botswana...
But as I gazed upon it, I saw a masterpiece. I saw grace in its curves, a defiant resilience in its knots. I imagined the storms it had withstood, and the sunsets it had silently admired. Its imperfections housed ingrained stories, and its scars...
We have seen this war going on not just in our battlefields, but also in the digital world, financial systems, and even within the minds of its people. Whether states, rogue groups, or individuals, 5GW actors exploit hacking, fake news, and...
Where does it hurt most in education? The question is made relevant by the fact that not all levels of education are doing badly. Though under resourced, the primary school sub-sector continues to outperform other levels.It is a sub-sector...
We had gift bags from some amazing sponsors, Garnier, Dark & Lovely and Tetley and starters from Danone; Pork Steamed Dumplings. All while celebrating our life with Graham Beck our bubbles partner for Womens Etiquette Brunch. I sought out a proper...
The December air just has that thing that gets the rational brain cells going on vacation when they should be putting on a shift bigger than our diamond marketers.December is the most loved month in the calendar. This is mainly because when this...
The town derives endless benefits from the existence of a thriving TAFIC. No other club has come close to portraying what Francistown and its people, particularly the indigenous Kalanga tribe, represent. Despite the emergence and (ultimate demise) of...
Some schools are mega size schools, bigger than some villages. Having had the experience of serving both in small and big schools, I can testify that managing a small school is relatively easier than navigating the terrain of a big school.What is...
The Horn views this shift with a mix of caution and urgency. Trump’s “America First” approach may profoundly impact US engagement in the Horn of Africa, an already volatile region. Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, and Djibouti stand at a...
It transforms chaos into clarity, ensuring actions align with intent. In art, science, or life, precision refines vision, creates beauty from simplicity, and defines success. It’s not just accuracy it’s mastery crafted with unwavering focus.She...
Many of us remember our first date with a tinge of embarrassment. For a good number of us we experienced that classic "whoops" moment of accidentally knocking over your drink and drenching your date's new outfit.What are the challenges of...
A flatbread is a bread made with flour, water, milk, yogurt, or other liquids; and salt, and then thoroughly rolled into flattened dough. Many flatbreads are unleavened, although some are leavened, such as pizza and pita bread. (Yeast may be used or...
The year passes as Botswana's best in sporting terms with pregnant hopes the trajectory will continue into 2025, particularly heading to the men and women's Africa Cup of Nations finals as well as the World Athletics Championships. In 2024,...
The problems do not stem from the difficulty of managing a turnaround programme. It comes mainly from negative energy. Mission impossible is motivated by a wrong assumption based on fears of the unknown and lack of faith in the competencies and...
The growth of the Chinese economy has allowed Beijing to gain international clout, making it capable of challenging the existing world order. China’s rise is often seen with a suspicious eye, leading several traditional world leaders to question...
As his powerful legs blurred in motion, he suddenly halted with breathtaking precision. Every fiber of his being was under his command, a masterclass in physiological control. Without pause, he pivoted fluid and deliberate, a ballet of athleticism...
The Zebras have spent sometime in the intensive care unit, cooking up and dishing insipid performances over the years. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign represented the Zebras with their resurrection moment, although the repair...
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth for the first heaven and earth had passed and there was no longer any sea and I John I saw the Holy city, a new Jerusalem coming down from God out of heaven prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.”...
The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) Director General, Peter Magosi, has been interdicted from carrying any disciplinary hearing of the spy unit’s suspended top agents, pending their review application challenging the decision to commence disciplinary hearing against them.
Two local companies are at loggerheads regarding the multi-million pula Smart Meter tender. One company, Melco Structure and Civil Engineering, wants to be paid for the work it provided to Hitong Holdings, the manufacturer of the Smart Meters and tender holder.
The failure to follow procurement procedures by the Ministry of Water and Human Settlement has proven to be costly to the government.
Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has called for the immediate resignation of the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary (PS), Professor Oathokwa Nkomazana, and the Primary Health Secretary, Dr. Mareko Ramotsababa.
Even though the Public Procurement Tribunal found out that he overlooked a tender worth just under P2 billion, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, Dr Kekgonne Baipoledi and the procurement team will continue to work as if nothing happened, at least for now.
While December is synonymous with grand-scale music festivals drawing massive crowds, Bandleng Wao Bitsa (BWOB) is carving its niche by offering an intimate and tailored experience for a smaller audience.
The ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) affiliates are experiencing a historic surge in membership applications following its recent electoral victory.
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Be careful on the road this festive season
Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...