Lifestyle

Motshelo saves another Christmas

The most frequently used words in Botswana in December are probably Christmas and Motshelo. Why the two words come up  in conversations more often than any...

Life of the hard knocks for the youths

Dear reader, let us cut to the chase and address pertinent issues that are staring us in the face. Our everyday realities are our...

Stanbic Bank customers keep winning

Lucky customers of Stanbic Bank Botswana across the nation continue to enthusiastically participate, swipe, and win exciting rewards. The Bank’s Swipe to Win campaign...

Apple Music announces sizzling Summertime Sounds campaign

Apple Music’s Summertime Sounds campaign has become the go-to space for all the hottest summer-themed content and the year’s biggest tracks, and this festive...

New Everyone Can Learn Programme to Empower Vulnerable Communities in Botswana

The Everyone Can Learn programme is set to revolutionize access to education and vital information for vulnerable and marginalized communities. Spearheaded by Women Lead...

Next generation of MultiChoice Talent Factory film and tv professional  

A new group of talented TV and film professionals has entered the local entertainment industry, as the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) class of 2023...

Are you ok or are you the eldest daughter?

University of Botswana Senior Social Work lecturer Poloko Ntshwarang makes being the eldest daughter sound like an affliction. She actually talks of the “eldest...

Unmasking the Shadows: The dark side of 10×10 challenge

Following Sunday Standard’s article about a dark secret that has emerged within the flourishing world of marathon running, the newsroom has been inundated with...

The Church and mental illness

How do you tell your pastor that your daughter comes home every day and makes herself vomit because she thinks she is fat? How...

Marathons and sex escapades…the new craze?

South Africa’s iconic marathons offer Batswana runners a unique opportunity to combine their passion for long-distance running with a touch of adventure. For many...