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Judges Don’t Kill, I Allow It — Signed, Botswana’s Constitution
Capital punishment has been the subject of vehement debate for centuries. The purpose of this article is not to convince anyone whether...
Waona SegaetshoJuly 24, 2025
Friends in High Places, Money in the Wrong Ones
The call to be a leader is one that shouldn’t really be desired. It calls for an individual to be the main...
Prince SaulosiJuly 24, 2025
Rolling with Elites: Can Locals Catch the Cannabis Wave?
A new sort of ark is starting to take shape today as Botswana ventures into uncharted economic waters. The legalization of cannabis...
Tshepang KekonnweJuly 24, 2025
Crazy in Love… or Just Crazy?
We are now in an era where loving, safe, and healthy relationships are becoming extinct, and we see toxic, abusive, and unhealthy...
Young Womens Leadership ClubJuly 24, 2025
Real Men Don’t Cry — So They Bleed in Private
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a very pressing topic in Botswana and has reached an all-time high, with studies indicating that nearly 70%...
Young Womens Leadership ClubJuly 24, 2025
Are We Failing Our Children with Corporal Punishment?
The question of whether or not children are being protected is a very prominent one that has been asked for a very...
Aone MotlalengJuly 23, 2025
From Kanye to Serowe: Why Tribal Politics Still Matter in Botswana
Botswana, often hailed as “Africa’s success story,” has long been admired for its peaceful political transitions, relatively strong institutions, and low corruption...
Montlatsi MasalilaJuly 23, 2025
Botswana’s New Tax Plan Sounds Noble—But Is It Dangerous?
Botswana’s Vice President, Ndaba Gaolathe, recently announced plans to increase taxes as a means of funding various social policies. The UDC must...
Waona SegaetshoJuly 23, 2025
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Snakes, Students, and the Law: A UBWECS Throwback Worth Revisiting
On the 4th of September, the University of Botswana Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society (UBWECS), popularly known as Managa, teamed up with Mokolodi...
Kealeboga MagwanengOctober 3, 2025
Diamonds, Law, and Empire: How Botswana Navigates Africa and the West
In history, many names have been flushed from the ink that defines the fine lines between the victors and those who were close...
Prince SaulosiSeptember 11, 2025
Botswana’s Shield Is Cracking
The issue of national security gives every country sleepless nights. Wondering about the cracks and crevices that could potentially become their undoing. What...
Ahsante SegwagwaSeptember 11, 2025
What Does Moono wa Baithuti Actually Do?
If you’ve spent any time at the University of Botswana (UB), you’ve likely heard of Moono wa Baithuti. It pops up in campaigns,...
Jonathan JaroschekSeptember 1, 2025
