Time We Respect Sanctity Of Life

The spate of murder cases around the country is worrisome. Where are we going as a society?

The society is faced with a monstrous challenge of individuals who seem to have lost respect for human life. Botswana used to be regarded as one of the safest countries in the world, but nowadays crime statistics, including murder seem to be skyrocketing.

Just last week a number of innocent people were murdered as a result of petty crime, arguments or whatever circumstances that drove these murderers to take life. It is common knowledge that Botswana has a small population, and if murder cases continue to rise, the country will ultimately lose productive individuals, which in turn will affect the country’s progress. It is becoming common for petty thieves to kill for items such as cellphones, money, and other household electronics.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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