Recently read a two part ‘analysis’ on Homosexuality and the Military by one Richard Moleofe on his weekly column on The Sunday Standard. The supposed analysis was at the very least constipated, unsuccessful and lacking in logic for what was supposed to be the product of an expert in security matters. It suffices to... Continue Reading →
UDC Press Statement on the Lifting of the Ban on Elephant Hunting: I CALL BS ON THAT
There is an old story about the former leader of the Botswana National Front Dr. Kenneth Koma and his response when presented with the party's plan to seize state power. It is alleged that at the end of the presentation he stood in utter astonishment and uttered the following words "goo, la re le batla... Continue Reading →
UDC HAS BECOME ARROGANT TO ITS OWN DETRIMENT
The year 2011, for Botswana, can best be described in the Dickesian poetic suave that characterises the opening of the acclaimed novel ‘A tale of two cities.’ The literature nerds would know what I am talking about. And yes, like in Britain and France there was a King (President) with a square jaw and unlike... Continue Reading →
Open Letter to SKI Khama
Dear Mr. S.K.I. Khama I have been having a torrid time trying compose this letter to you. I hope it finds you in good health. I wish I could say I sympathise with you on the whole saga between you and H.E Mr. Masisi but that would be a blue lie. I write this to... Continue Reading →
Question of the Century: The Future of work
On the cold Danish morning of December, 2, 2018, over 1200 trade unionists from 132 countries gathered in Copenhagen for the fourth ITUC World congress. In her address, Lizette Risgaard, President of host LO-Denmark, set the tone for the week ahead, reminding delegates, “We are – and always will be – the global trade union movement.... Continue Reading →
Ms Moitoi is Preaching to the Choir
On the afternoon of Monday, April 1, 2019, Ms Venson-Moitoi addressed a press conference at Travel lodge in the Gaborone suburb of Block 3. The first quarter of the year had drawn to a close and from the sound of her voice so was her enthusiasm. For her, the second quarter of the year which... Continue Reading →
Activists of Convenience Like Ms. Kenewendo are poison to Activism
In the Botswana Gazette edition of Wednesday 16 – 22 January 2019, Journalist Tshepang Babusi writes “Throwing our weight behind women who have been raped is a knee-jerk reaction for most of us.” The truism in this statement echoes loud like a rainmaker’s drum in the middle of a mountainous valley. This knee-jerk support births... Continue Reading →
#Pushabw v @bwslice: An Example of Everything Wrong With Our Government Apparatus
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced through its apparatus Brand Botswana that it was launching a campaign under the hash tag #pushabw. The campaign is aimed to promote local produce and local companies. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to grow local industries, create jobs, help eradicate poverty and boost the economy. Commendable... Continue Reading →
The Future of Work: Musings from the ITUC World Congress
As the world moves further and further into the 4threvolution, how people work and the nature of work also changes. The common adage that change is inevitable is truer to the future of work. The question that we have to collectively answer is ‘are we ready for this future?’ Do we know how this new... Continue Reading →
