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Where Are They Now? The Disappearing Politician Problem in Botswana
Politics, at its core, is a delicate dance between politicians and voters, an intricate game of promises, power, and influence. However, in...
Montlatsi MasalilaJuly 21, 2025
Are Our Courts Becoming More Liberal? The Decriminalisation of Same-Sex Relations in Botswana
The Court of Appeal sent shockwaves throughout the nation when it affirmed the High Court’s pronouncement that laws prohibiting sodomy violate the...
Waona SegaetshoJuly 21, 2025
When Silence Speaks: Rethinking Bystander Responsibility in the Face of GBV in Botswana
As Elie Wiesel once warned, “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the...
Young Womens Leadership ClubJuly 21, 2025
From Anchor to Sail: Amending Botswana’s Parastatals for Economic Sustainability?
Botswana’s parastatals are sinking under inefficiency, debt, and political interference. With the diamond industry faltering, the need for privatization and reform is...
Tshepang KekonnweJuly 21, 2025
Resilience: Overcoming Criticism and Standing Up Against Bias as Women
Women across the world face numerous barriers in education, the workplace, and society at large. Yet, history has shown us that strong...
Young Womens Leadership ClubJuly 21, 2025
Are Botswana’s Cybercrime Laws Keeping Up?
Botswana is making strides in cybersecurity, but its laws are struggling to keep up with rapidly evolving threats. While the introduction of...
Aone MotlalengJuly 21, 2025
The Party That Lost Its Way: A Retrospective on BDP Leadership
In 1966, a new republic was born. While it showed no signs of hope for the British imperialists, it meant a lot...
Prince SaulosiJuly 21, 2025
From Kgotla to Clicks: How Social Media Changed Politics in Botswana
The landscape of politics in Botswana, often hailed as one of Africa’s most stable democracies, is a testament to the complexities of...
Montlatsi MasalilaJuly 20, 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
