Indeed that came as a relief to the many who had longed for a regime change for years that the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) found itself in power. Mr President, it would appear Batswana were expressing their displeasure in the BDP’s complacency...
Newspapers, once thriving with substantial print runs, have seen their circulation diminish, pushing them to embrace social media to stay relevant and sustain their operations. The immediacy and reach of digital platforms allow news to spread rapidly...
The 2024 Bulela Ditswe marked exactly 12 years since the party introduced the system in 2003. Before then, the system used to determine candidates was exclusive of voices of the majority.Over the years, Bulela Ditswe which loosely translates “let...
Imagine waking up to find your organisation on the front page of every newspaper and trending online for all the wrong reasons. The headlines could range from false accusations to the leak of highly confidential information, prompting the Board to...
However, the current economic projections point to growth of no more than one percent. Amid the prevailing fiscal pressures, thought leaders concede that it is more vital now than ever before to spur private sector growth in order to transform and...
Yet, in an age where news travels faster than ever and public opinion can shift in the blink of an eye, many fail to actively, consistently, and authentically invest in growing their reputations. It is an unfortunate and costly oversight that leads...
As Liquid Botswana, we have partnered CSEd and together, we implemented computer science education through the annual Hour of Code event. Through this partnership, we provided coding training and exposure to Botswana government schools and were...
Yet, as the ink dries on a proposed World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic Agreement, a disquieting sense of déjà vu sets in. This agreement, intended to be a bulwark against future public health emergencies, threatens to become a monument to...
Craftsmanship is: the graceful and methodical movement of hands; the occasional pause needed for hands and the head to work in unison; intense concentration to work out the intended product; and the inspiration and execution needed to generate a...
1). Honourable Speaker, we are thankful for being given this opportunity to address this august Assembly as Bakalanga for a fair constitutional dispensation.2). We are here today because when an announcement was made in 2019 that there would be a...
The funding is for a soil health programme that will be rolled out across Africa over the next three years.The programme is expected to benefit all AU member states in the backdrop of growing food insecurity in the region and declining agriculture...
Thirty years after the genocide of the Tutsi, which led to the systematic annihilation of 1, 000, 000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus, in about four months as the rest of the world stood by and watched, Rwanda has become the success story that no one...
The event, which took place at Kagisong Centre in Mogoditshane, drew a commendable turnout of married couples who are members of the society. Steven Leboro, the guest speaker at the event, addressed a common expression: “Behind every successful...
This is a crucial election year for Africa, with 180 million eligible voters making their mark in 17 polls across the continent. Over the past three decades, many African countries have transitioned to multiparty liberal democracies – and political...
In many African countries labour unions played crucial roles in anti-colonial and anti-apartheid struggles, acting as focal points for resistance against oppression and highlighting the enduring fight for economic and social justice.This Labour Day...
Accordingly, as Batswana become part of this 2.6 billion people later in October, we are entering a period that will be characterised by both excitement and fierce electoral competition among candidates and their respective political formations. It...
In tandem with the recent provision of significant assistance by the United States to democratic Ukraine, this is an opportunity for all countries to reaffirm our unwavering determination to democratic Ukraine as it defends its freedom, sovereignty,...
Today we are gathered here to bid farewell to a Legend. A Freedom fighter, whose mere name tormented and haunted all oppressive regimes. A baobab tree that gave us shade has fallen. My brother is no more! May he live forever! My last interaction (by...
But, everyone who now talks excitedly about “content” must know that they really draw on the nature of, the reason for, and the appeal of books.In any case, only books contain a contents page and at the beginning for that matter! Inside them,...
An essential and precious resource, there has never been more need to conserve water and protect resources, amidst growing threats of climate change, particularly for landlocked, semi-arid countries such as Botswana. Growing evidence also indicates...
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