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Wide disparatities in antibiotics use – WHO report

There are disparities in the use of antibiotics in the world, with some countries overusing antibiotics, while others lack sufficient access to the medicines, a new report by the World Health Organisation has shown. The report, which collected...

Sun Reporter | 28 January 2019

Yoga and self confidence

One of the definitions of self-confidence is “a feeling of trust in one’s abilities and judgement”. And some of the antonyms are diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubt. What really steals our self-confidence? Sometimes it is very...

Pauline Sebina | 28 January 2019

The pain of endometriosis – making a diagnosis (Part Two)

In the previous installment of this essay, we explored some of the reasons for the delay in the diagnosis of endometriosis and diagnostic tools used. Like all medical conditions, the diagnosis of endometriosis follows the well-established routine...

Vincent Molelekwa 28 January 2019

Clinical Psychologist; on the rare skill of healing emotional pain

Sibongile Babusi, Clinical psychologist at Princess Marina Hospital discusses everything psychotherapy, from myths about therapy to roadblocks clients face; the challenges and triumphs of being a therapist to the menace that is rape in the...

Sun Reporter | 28 January 2019

Let’s Fight GBV

On a cool Sunday in March some years ago, I decided to take a walk and I found myself at one very popular place in town. As the place was known for delicious braai and I was feeling a bit hungry, I decided to order a plate. Seated at a table in...

The MidweekSun Admin 28 January 2019

Excessive social media use detrimental to mental health

It is an open fact across the globe that social media has taken control of our lives. There are indeed positive features about the advent of social media like online learning, business but there are down sights to it which affects mental health. A...

David Sydney Mangwegape | 28 January 2019

UDC fields Watshipi for Mmopane Lentsweletau constituency

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Parliamentary candidate in the Lentsweletau-Mmopane constituency Gilbert Watshipi is optimistic of a better future. Watshipi will be contesting against Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) representative Naniki...

Tshepo Kehemile 28 January 2019

Youth receive inspiration for business

Over 350 young people gathered at Career Coaching’s first youth mentorship session of the year to get motivation to start 2019 on a high note and tips for a successful year ahead. Career Coaching mentorship programme encourages youth between the...

Tlotlo Mbazo | 28 January 2019

Welcoming a new employee

The process of birthing is the most crucial period in existence. I say in existence because I am not only referring to human birthing, but birthing of all kinds of creatures in general. Just from the start of labour, a female is in her most...

The MidweekSun Admin 28 January 2019

Government to offload fuelling of its fleet

Botswana’s oil barons are bracing for yet another windfall after government announced plans to fuel its fleet in private filling stations. Ishmael Joseph, Director of Public Services Outsourcing at Public Enterprises Evaluation and Privatisation...

Sun Reporter | 28 January 2019

On urban legend, seeing ghosts and mind tricks

The old toilets at the primary school I went to were apparently haunted by a ghost that terrorised anyone who dared to enter them. We named it Pinky Pinky. We would sometimes flock to the toilets and someone would shout Pinky Pinky! We would all...

Keletso Thobega | 28 January 2019

A tragic national crisis

In just under one year, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has proven his political mettle by drastically shaking the very foundations of this democracy. He has unmasked the sham, the deceit and the lies of our government. Sadly, his mission risks...

Ernest Moloi | 28 January 2019