Pula: Botswana’s first superhero comic book

10th October 2024

Comic books or magazines are made up of comic art presented in the form of sequentially juxtaposed panels that depict individual scenes. These panels...

Power struggles- mother in-law & daughter in-law feud

7th October 2024

There has always been a Tom and Jerry relationship between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law. This feud goes way back in time. Mother-in-law jokes are the...

Would honorary PhDs still be attractive to Batswana if they were properly abbreviated?

3rd October 2024

The epic battle between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor, General Ian Khama, has apparently extended to the realm of academia. In late 2015, Konkuk University...

Leso le mo tshedisitse

16th September 2024

Leso le mo tshedisitse- is a common Setswana paradox usually laced with bitter irony, loosely translating to someone benefiting from another’s demise. In recent years,...

Adulting – life looking bleak for 20-somethings

9th September 2024

You would be forgiven for thinking that teenagers are the most depressed, anxious, and loneliest demographic group in Botswana. Mood disorders, self-harm, and suicide...

Ngoma Safari Lodge- a blend of luxury, community empowerment, and sustainable tourism

25th August 2024

Situated majestically along the hillsides overlooking the expansive floodplains that stretch towards Namibia, Ngoma Safari Lodge offers a sanctuary of tranquility and luxury in...

The graduate waiting game

18th August 2024

What happens after the robe and cords come off, and Monday rolls around? What about when there is no class to attend, no assignments...

Staying friends with an abuser sends a message

11th August 2024

Poloko Ntshwarang, a senior Social Work lecturer at the University of Botswana, says people who are in an abusive relationship should draw a line on...

Is Botswana failing its children?

29th July 2024

Violence against children is a profound violation of human rights that has far-reaching consequences for children's well-being. Experiences of violence can lead to lasting...

Why Batswana are so ill informed about sex

2nd July 2024

Gaborone based clinical psychologist, Bame Mophuting has posed a number of prickly questions: “What is our society’s obsession with sex? Is it because it...

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