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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
According to the King’s Code, Corporate Governance is defined as the exercise of ethical and effective leadership by the governing body towards the achievement of the following governance outcomes, namely: (i) ethical culture; (ii) Good performance; (iii) effective control; and (iv) legitimacy. The definition is quite packed but one can, without dwelling into specifics, deduce... Continue Reading →
For those who have been in a place of privilege, a slight change towards balancing the scales always feels oppressive. Where they are called to account for the sins arising out of their privilege, tantrums are thrown all over the room. The worst of human nature is brought to the fore. If there is a... Continue Reading →
It has been eighteen years since the Balopi commission was sanctioned by the then President His Excellency Festus Mogae. For all his flaws, I still consider him a great statesman. The Presidential Commission was set up at the height of Tribal tensions as a result of the institutionalized tribalism which underpins our country. The fallacy... Continue Reading →
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