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Dirty Sick Men
Jun. 24 | And they point a finger at others HOW DISGUSTED I was when I heard snide comments regarding the maintenance story, The Voice carried about renowned Human rights Lawyer, Duma Boko. I dare most of the top leaders of this country to come out and...
Giving back to the community
Jun. 17 | Beata with one of the villagers Rasesa gets warm this chilly winter Over the years we have seen companies reach out to the communities, build houses, provide food baskets and generally make a difference in their lives. Since it’s inception,...
Half of a Century
Jun. 11 | Makgadikgadi - Birth of a princess: This piece of art by Dan Slabbert was drawn for me when I turned 25, in Orapa, 1986. Over 300 elders and children will receive warm clothes, blankets, food and treats on Saturday donated by caring and loving...
War IS No Joke
Jun. 3 | IS THIS WHAT WE WANT FOR BOTSWANA Be careful of what you ask for As our country goes up in smoke, and songs of a revolution fill the air, we ask one question, is Botswana ready for a war? There are calls for regime change and as much as songs...
Show us the money
May. 27 | GIVE THE WORKERS AN EAR: President Khama We dont want empty promises It is a pity that the Unions and the government have failed to resolve the strike amicably. During my days at Orapa mine, in the early 80’s working for De Beers Botswana, the Botswana...
Game over
Apr. 22 | THE STRIKE, A REA;ITY: Public servants sick and tired of being sick and tired have put their tools down “A hungry man is an angry man” THOSE OF us who doubted that the strike will happen are eating humble pie. Batswana are sick and tired of brandishing...
Where are the women?
Apr. 15 | Dorcas Makgato-Malesu Why is women representation in our parliament so appalling? How in God’s name is it possible for a country with an estimated population of 1 849 681 million to have only four women out of 63 members of Parliament. A total...
Back from the Ghetto
Mar. 18 | We spent an amazing time in the place where The Voice and this column were born, none other than the Ghetto. What an awesome time we had. This week, we publish The Ghetto which has been on leave too. SMELL THE COFFEE MR PRESIDENT: Khama with Voice photographer...
Let the children go
Dec. 18 | HOLDING BACK THE YEARS: If I could I would rewind the years by 10 years (Palesa (r) with her prom date Bakang A FEW years ago, a friend bought me a book, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. I loved this quote from the book: “Your children are not your children....
LET THE CHILDREN GO
Dec. 17 | Let the children go A few years ago, a friend bought me a book, The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. I loved this quote from the book: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself. They come through...
MATOME, A VICTIM
Dec. 10 | I WAS elated when Joe Matome was granted bail. As far as I am concerned he is just a victim, a pawn in the late Louis Nchindo’s case. MATOME & GARVAS With Rre Nchindo (may his soul rest in peace) gone somebody had to take the rap and unfortunately...
You have missed the boat, Mr President, Sir
Nov. 19 | PERFECT FIRST LADY Some things are too good to lose What a week! Taking care of grand children, looking up to the sky for the much promised rain, in vain and then there was ‘the interview’. This was our fourth encounter in 19 years with the First...
FOR A BOX OF SHAKE SHAKE
Oct. 29 | BEATEN UP: Diboneng Raphikanyane Marokolwane is reeling in shock. Diboneng Raphikanyane is admitted in Princess Marina after he was almost beaten to death over a Shake Shake dispute. He was allegedly struck with an iron rod, kicked and punched into...
JAPAN, A PARADISE
Oct. 22 | The beauty of Japan But it’s the humility of her people who make her a jewel If excuses were a Pula each, Botswana would be the richest country in the world. This thought came to my mind when I landed in Tokyo, Japan last Thursday. I was dumbstruck...
Black Traveller vs Drug deals
Oct. 8 | Was being dark skinned the reason why I had to answer humiliating questions and a Customs search SWOLLEN: Feet complain of long flight in economy After a two-year break from world travel, I found myself in the economy class air-bound for Hamburg, Germany....
Things are not what they seem
Oct. 1 | THE PAWN: Ramadeluka Seretse The past weeks marked a milestone in Botswana’s history on self reflection and retribution. Among the highlights was the resignation of former Minister of Defence, Justice and Security. Some ululated his resignation. He...
WHEN WILL WE LEARN
Aug. 20 | A YOUNG MOEMEDI Moemedi Maphanyane made headlines and touched our hearts 10 years ago. His mother made a public appeal for Botswana to assist her son to get a life saving kidney transplant operation. Tasked with a P1,5million mecial bill for her son’s...
Scramble for land
Aug. 13 | THE FARM LIFE: Youngs one at Marokolwane lands during the Christmas holidays Our country is a victim of serious crisis management. In two months there would be a scramble for tractors, that is if the Divine sends rain. But worse still, most of us who...
A NEW ERA
Jul. 30 | WAVING THE ex-BDF FLAG: Gomolemo Motswaledi Botswana is in political chaos My ink has been dry and my keyboard silent over the past weeks as I watched a new era unfold. There is an unexplained hype as MP after MP defect from the ruling Botswana Democratic...
