In-Depth

Growing pains

The first barrier is the “no vacancy” poster at the gate. Then they have to try and go past managers who have no time...
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Schlemmer breaks his silence

In November 1997, President Ketumile Masire took his position in parliament's State chair to deliver the annual state of the nation address ÔÇô as...
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Mistaken identity

The first thing that greets you is the riot of complaints from the frustrated throng. An elderly woman tottering on arthritic legs is ranting...
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What a business!

Hurriedly, she emerges from the office, where she has been consulting yet another client, and proffers a million apologies. It's difficult not to forgive...
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Zimbabwean refugees suffer in Botswana and South Africa

Chipo Ngwira, 31, left Harare three weeks ago to look for a job in Gaborone, Botswana. She has not tasted a decent meal for...
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Not plastic, Fantastic!

There is an odd moment when shopping with which most readers will probably be familiar. It's that second when you're standing at the Spar...
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DK – a portrait of a servant of the people in his winter

Isabel Daniel Kwelagobe's earliest political memory involves his sister Isabel. At the age of fourteen, she was the subject of police inquiries and close monitoring...
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A soldier of fortune

There's a memorable black and white picture shot from the 1998 Lesotho Peace Keeping Operation that was splashed on the pages of international newspapers:...
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SAMDEF gets new boss

Kate Senye, the newly appointed Chief Executive of the Southern African Media Development Fund (SAMDEF) confesses that when she came to work here she...
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The devil is in your lunch takeaway

You start the day with a bowl of cereal. “Made in Botswana” sorghum soft porridge with a glass of milk should see you through...
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