Politics

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Politics

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Gender Wars: Tackling the Sexist Nature of Botswana’s Legal and Justice System

There are systemic orders that the world is obligated to dismantle, including racism, imperialism, and cultural prejudices. Among them lies the unfortunate...

Why The President Is So Powerful

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” – Lord Acton. Botswana: a country that boasts the values of its freedoms...

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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...

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...

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...

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,...