Which soundproof venues?

This week Gaborone City Council (GCC) revocated and labelled the permit issued to the Hamptons Promoters on February 9, 2018 by their Bye Law officer as erroneous.

The Council stated that they have no authority to issue permits on loud music beyond midnight unless the event is to be held in a soundproof facility or in an isolated area.

This came as a shock because the Bye Law division is responsible for the issuance of permits, being Noise and Nuisance permits, as required by the Noise and Nuisance Bye-laws.

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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