A recent LinkedIn post presented the following sentenced as an "African proverb": Talking about pumpkins doesn't make them grow. I object to the idea of presenting something as an "African proverb", as if Africa were some amorphous entity and not the culturally most diverse continent on the pla...

The works of Bessie Head Bessie Head (1937–1986) was born and raised in South Africa but moved to Botswana (then still the Bechuanaland Protectorate) in 1964, where she published her novels and short stories. As a consequence, she is now usually considered Botswana's most influential writer. Whil...

The works of Unity Dow Unity Dow (born 1959) was the first woman to be appointed as a judge to Botswana's High Court. In 2000, she began publishing fiction. According to Wikipedia, Each of Dow's works examines social practices which lead to an imbalance of power relationships and fuel violence a...

Looking for a book I read long ago, so my memory is very blurred, some details are likely not accurate. All I can recall is a boy that is taken to an organization of a bunch of kids in similar age, and the boy is initially doubtful and stubborn about joining. He is given a nutrient bar that appar...