The Botswana Congress Party Youth League (BCPYL) in a statement that has since been retracted called for Duma Boko to give up the presidency of the Umbrella for Democratic Chance (UDC).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 →
Here is to a New Year, New Decade (and hopefully new politics)
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 →
Open Letter To H.E MEK Masisi
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 →
Boko failed the UDC, What’s next for the UDC?
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 →
Khama’s use of a Buddhist Religion symbol at a rally is not only Hate Speech but potentially Criminal
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 →
Repost: #MenAreTrash
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 →
SHAME ON YOU DORCUS MAKGATO, SHAME ON YOU
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 →
Homosexuality and The Military: A Rejoinder to Richard Moleofe
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 →
