Botswana records progress in gender equality

Recent observations have revealed that the number of women in decision-making positions has gradually increased in Botswana.

The Minister of Labour and Home Affairs, Peter Siele made this observation, when he revealed that 45 percent of women currently hold decision-making positions in the country.   He said that Botswana has made a commitment to implement international, regional and national instruments on gender and development that will benefit women and children in the long run. 

He said the education system for instance is accessible to everyone by ensuring primary and secondary education enrolment. 

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...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up