TRAPPED WITHOUT CASH: THE SILENT SIDE OF GBV
Economic abuse and dependence is one of the key factors that keeps many victims trapped…
Year: 2026
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…
Why the Battle Between BCP and UDC Will Define Botswana’s Future
In “The Battle of the Manifestos: Are the Leaders of Opposition the Next Promised Land?…
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…
From Kanye to Serowe: Why Tribal Politics Still Matter in Botswana
In this piece, Montlatsi Masalila delves into “Tribal Politics in Botswana: Reflections, Regional Parallels &…