Stop the rot before its too late

Somewhere in this edition we carry a story about the suspension of some immigration officials pending the outcome of investigation into fraudulent issuance of identity cards and Botswana passport to foreign criminals.

The offence involves factors surrounding the death of a well-known Gaborone resident, Solomon Tlhapane, whom while lying in a mortuary in South Africa, was swindled of millions of Pula by an alleged syndicate led by a Zimbabwean gardener.

The matter is before the courts and we cannot go into details lest we be accused of prejudging the suspects.

Editor's Comment
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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