Author

SIFELANI TSIKO
Correspondent
  • Child friendly police station launched

    The facility was donated by the Embassy of Japan, as part of its contribution towards end violence against children agenda led by the government of Botswana and UNICEF.The main aim of the child friendly police station is to create a conducive...

  • The COVID-19 impact on children

    At the beginning on the pandemic in 2020-2021, Botswana experienced a surge in cases of violence against children, especially sexual violence.“COVID-19 exacerbated pre-existing challenges. It is very clear that some of the abuse is perpetuated in...

  • UNICEF, Japan join hands

    Japan decided to extend the aid to procure cold chain equipment such as cold-storage facilities and transport. The grant will also support human resource development for operations and maintenance of cold chain equipment as well as monitoring for...

  • How COVID-19 disrupted education

    “Students need intensive support to recover lost education. Schools must also go beyond being places of learning to rebuild children’s mental and physical health, social development and nutrition,” said UNICEF representative, Dr. Joan Matji.She...

  • GMO products spread in SADC - Study

    A preliminary GMO Spread Survey report done by the Biotechnology Trust of Zimbabwe in collaboration with the Community Technology Development Trust, Tobacco Research Board and other research institutes in Zambia, Namibia and Swaziland even shows...

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