Respect human rights, rule of law and institutions

Admitted, we have weak and not so caring pressure groups in Botswana. Granted, we have rather weak human rights oversight bodies. Accepted, our civil society is a very fearful one or rather disengaged or not interested in the realities of modern-day Botswana.

That, however, must not be used by the sitting government as a blank cheque to abuse human rights or demonstrate a flagrant disregard to the rule of law or institutions.

Botswana at one point was a celebrated African jewel. A small land-locked country that miraculously survived the African disease of abuse of state resources, corruption, disregard to the rule of law and upholding of human rights. Our education system was buzzing and the world was watching with admiration as the government provided free education for all and health facilities were being provided for the citizenry. The cherry on top was the provision of Anti Retroviral Therapy to those affected by HIV/AIDS.

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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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