Thursday, March 20, 2025

Lifestyle

When it is not a privilege anymore -harassment and pretty privilege

It is probably difficult to bring up pretty privilege considering the fact that it does sound like a shallow topic. It is either one...

Poverty shaming a thing?

“Money means nothing” this phrase has been so beaten up it has become a hackneyed cliché, but deep down, most of us know it...

In the aftermath of suicide

Bereavement by suicide is experiencing the loss of a loved one who took their own life. "Grief" is the response to loss, not simply...

How childhood trauma affects relationships

Ever wondered why the punchline to every psychology joke always has something to do with either our childhood or our issues with our parents?...

Drones for Africa graduates its first cohort of drone pilots

A groundbreaking milestone was celebrated on Friday as Drones for Africa held its inaugural graduation ceremony at the Grand Palm Hotel. The event marked...

When success & power protect GBV abusers

Countless victims who have suffered abuse find themselves facing additional pain when their abusers achieve success or recognition. Dr Poloko Ntshwarang, senior Social Work lecturer...

Where are all the female mentors?

For Millennial women, finding guidance has never been more important. Poloko Ntshwarang, senior Social Work lecturer at the University of Botswana says, “Mentors take on...

Mistaken for black Africans, Black Americans being given poor customer service

You don’t need to have accompanied Lame Rakgoasi when he visited Motovac Kazungula a few days back but what he describes happens everywhere and...

A morning with nature at Zarafa Camp

The soft, cool breeze sneaks through the gauze of the tent, gently brushing against my skin as nature’s way of saying “good morning.” Outside,...

Prosperity gospel faces historic challenge as Botswana goes broke

“I hope prosperity gospel doesn’t survive corona virus,” said Reverend Dr. Prince Dibeela in late March 2020 as Botswana prepared to go into a national lockdown. A...