Will it get worse than this?

In politics, the line between pragmatism and lies is blurred, or so it appears. In fact recent events in the run-up to this year’s elections point to a more frustrating reality.

It is a reality that may deceive the less informed into believing that politicians are not only permitted to lie, but are required to do so, to mislead, threaten and coerce. Take the constantly repeated falsehood that some Batswana will become refugees or that there will be a civil war if the opposition is voted into power.

Not that we necessarily support the opposition, but that any open minded person would know that such a statement is designed to cause fear and panic, as there is no basis, or history to base such a declaration on. For the spiritual, the lie is more serious than that. It is a curse on the nation.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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