There should be compromise in parley

Parliament was forced to adjourn early last Friday, two hours before its scheduled time, after legislators disappeared during tea break.

Although none of them have confirmed their reasons for their absence, it is our view that they were protesting against a ruling by Deputy Speaker Kagiso Molatlhegi not to allow an urgent motion to be debated.

The motion in question was to be tabled by Francistown West Ignatius Moswaane seeking to ask parliament, or government to investigate latest developments at Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC). His argument was that the ongoing retrenchments at BNYC are marred in corruption, and that legal procedures have been flouted.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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