Thoughts of a raging millennial
Almost a decade ago I was part of group of concerned who undertook the momentous task of delivering a petition to government for land policy reform and called for an audit. Among the brave souls that spearheaded the campaign were Jimbo James, Joe Serema, Tebogo Mogaleemang and Motlhaleemang Moalosi among others. This was a committed... Continue Reading →
We all love and seek convenience in everything we do, from food to the way we travel. As technology evolves, there has been an emphasis on this element. But what exactly is the price of convenience? What is the true economic cost? More importantly what is the human cost? Like most of you I love... Continue Reading →
The Botswana Congress Party Youth League (BCPYL) in a statement that has since been retracted called for Duma Boko to give up the presidency of the Umbrella for Democratic Chance (UDC). The reaction to their position was met with vitriol by members of the Botswana National Front, being Boko’s political clansmen. On Tuesday 20 January... Continue Reading →
As with every year, the beginning of each year is always characterised with a heightened sense of optimism. Whether that optimism is a product of peer pressure or genuine in its genesis matters not. There is optimism floating in the air, it is palpable and sometimes nauseating in its pretentiousness. Add the words “decade” or... Continue Reading →
Dear Mr. President I would like to extend my warm regards on your inauguration as President of the Republic of Botswana. I heard that it rained in Botswana again on the day of your inauguration. O motho a ratwa ke pula. I, for one, do not know the significance thereof but like many I am tempted... Continue Reading →
The dust has finally settled and to the victors goes the spoils as those who were dealt the raw end of the battle lick their wounds. For many, you accept the loss and move on with your life. For those who think of themselves as the best thing after sliced bread they delve into a... Continue Reading →
Whenever the elections period comes around, we always proclaim that the ‘silly season’ is upon us. We say that for one precise reason, this being that politicians would jump through hoops to get elected. From kissing babies to wearing flat caps to out of synch attempts at dancing. If there was a person who knew... Continue Reading →
It is often said that no man who is in a privileged position can truly understand the strife of the underprivileged, the oppressor of the oppressed and so on. In truth as the male class of the human species we can never understand the challenges that females through. The tales women tell of the boogie... Continue Reading →
There is no such thing as coincidence some people say. I am at this point inclined to agree with these people. There is a reason I stumbled upon a documentary titled Roll Red Rollon the popular streaming site Netflix. At the end of the documentary I was disgusted with society especially men. For the benefit of... Continue Reading →
