Lifestyle

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,...
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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...
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The silent enablers – do Batswana mothers perpetuate toxic parenting?

It is no secret that Batswana or rather African fathers have tremendous control and influence over their families. The father sets the tone of...
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Pula: Botswana’s first superhero comic book

Comic books or magazines are made up of comic art presented in the form of sequentially juxtaposed panels that depict individual scenes. These panels...
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Power struggles- mother in-law & daughter in-law feud

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

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...
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Leso le mo tshedisitse

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,...
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Adulting – life looking bleak for 20-somethings

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

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

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