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…
Month: April 2026
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…
Analyzing Voter and Politician Relations Post-Election in Botswana
Politics, at its core, is a delicate dance between politicians and voters: an intricate game…
TRAPPED WITHOUT CASH: THE SILENT SIDE OF GBV
Economic abuse and dependence is one of the key factors that keeps many victims trapped…
When ‘I Do’ Doesn’t Always Mean Yes
Non-consensual sexual intercourse between spouses remains a debatable issue in Botswana. Rape is defined under…
100 Days Later: Is the UDC Already Failing the People?
In this thought-provoking piece titled “The Cracks in the UDC Armour: Are We Seeing the…
Prison for a Joint Is Not Justice
In this piece titled “Reforming Botswana’s Drug Laws: A Rational Human-Rights Approach“, Aone Motlaleng offers…
Bran’s Sight, Blind Decisions: Seeing Everything, Changing Nothing
After gaining independence, Botswana like many African countries initially emphasized efforts to build a nation-state.…
Behind the Badge: Unmasking Police Brutality
In a country like Botswana, where democratic governance and the rule of law are often…
Exposed to GBV as a Child? Here’s How It Might Be Shaping Your Love Life
In her piece “Scabs Opened and Bleeding Onto Others,” Boitshepho Valentina Kgamanyane explores how unhealed…