Editorials

Global Health in Public Policy: Finding the Right Frame

It is very important to note that contrary to many believes and perceptions that exists one of health promotion's major contributions has been its...

The Khama magic has expired

To think when we grew up we believed very unbelievable stories, among them the myth that Ian Khama could turn himself into a fly...

Somebody inside the BDP should have the balls to tell Khama to go

Following a comprehensive loss in a by-election over the weekend, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is in a state of disorientation. The party is sliding...

Botswana needs to fix dilapidated roads, not build new ones

Anyone living in Gaborone can see that traffic congestion is a growing problem. Transport within Gaborone is a major issue and whether you are...

Current water and power cuts are symptoms of our corrupt system!

In my last instalment, I made a promise to desist from dwelling on negative issues, which have come to characterise modern day Botswana. I...

The Kgosi Chronicles Part One: defining the problem

This column amongst many, that deals with the matter of bogosi in Botswana. In these columns I will attempt to contribute to the broader...

BTV is its own biggest enemy!

Early last week, the Umbrella for Democratic Change announced that their candidate in a by-election in Goodhope/Mabule constituency would not participate in a debate...

The US must not extradite lion killer to Zimbabwe

The world, as we experience it on a daily basis, is a very unforgiving place yet it contains all the comforts that life requires...

Absence of political campaign funding has become a source of massive money laundering

What is happening in the Barolong by-election is once again putting to the fore the long held lie that there is no state funding...

Power outages have become a metaphor for a generally sick nation

The power outages currently engulfing the nation reach far beyond the sickening tragedy that is Morupule “B”. Looked at a deeper context, the outages are...