Botswana Skeptic

The Botswana Skeptic (or Sceptic). An unashamedly skeptical view on some of the things that affect us in Botswana. Everything written here is my opinion only, not that of any organisation to which I am connected. If I'm wrong, tell me so. If I'm right, well, you're clearly hugely clever and extraordinarily attractive.

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Sceptical about... Blood types and diet

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I read a report in the Daily News recently of the proceedings at a “food security” conference held recently. Apparently the big issue were...
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Friday, February 24, 2006

Sceptical about... common sense

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Sometimes, in my less than tolerant and easy-going moments (Yes, I DO have them occasionally) I'm astounded by the lack of simple common...
Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Sceptical about... Scepticism

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What actually is a sceptic? The Oxford English Dictionary defines a sceptic as “a person inclined to doubt accepted opinions”. You could...
Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Sceptical about... Qualifications

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I am a fully ordained Minister of Religion. I can conduct weddings, funerals, christenings and baptisms. I can bless relationships, busi...
Sunday, January 01, 2006

My sources and inspirations

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Much of the information I use in these postings is gleaned from a variety of excellent sources. Much credit must therefore go the authors o...
Saturday, December 10, 2005

A little healthy scepticism

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In some circles being described as a sceptic is an insult but I’m proud to be one. I’m proud to be seen as someone who questions what I’m ...
Monday, November 14, 2005

Is “Best Practice” a new form of Colonialism?

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Wherever you go in business these days you see references to “best practice”. You read it in proposals and reports from the big consulting...
Sunday, September 11, 2005

Scientology - Letter to Mmegi 11/09/2005

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Mesh Moeti The Editor Mmegi 11 th September 2005 Dear Mr Moeti Yet again I was delighted to read a letter from Paul Sondergaard i...
Tuesday, September 06, 2005

Technology is not the answer

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In the month we hosted the WITFOR conference and had visitors from around the world discussing how to use Information and Communications Tec...
Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Why do I oppose the Scientologists? 31/8/2005

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As readers may have seen over the last few weeks I’ve been critical of the so-called Church of Scientology who recently arrived in Botswan...
Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Scientology - Letter to Mmegi 24/08/2005

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Mesh Moeti The Editor Mmegi 24 th August 2005 Dear Mr Moeti I was greatly amused to see the letter from Paul Sondergaard from the...
Sunday, August 21, 2005

Scientology - letter to Botswana Guardian 21/08/2005

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I’m very grateful for the opportunity to respond to the article written in the Guardian last week by Shaleen Wohrnitz, the Director of Publi...
Monday, August 01, 2005

Scientology - Mmegi article 01/08/2005

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Everyone in Gaborone has by now either seen or heard of the big yellow tent at the GSS Sports Grounds. Yes, the Scientologists are here i...
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Sunday, July 31, 2005

Scientology - Letter to Botswana Guardian 31/07/2005

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Mike Mothibi The Editor The Botswana Guardian P/Bag 00153 Gaborone Botswana 31 st July 2005 Dear Mr Mothibi I am surprised at yo...
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