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Cry No More for Lesotho Elections

Botswana has been lauded as a beacon of democracy by some political analysts who have been to Identifying Beacons of Democracy School.

This is to say when it comes to democracy no country is better.

Phrases like ‘beacon of democracy’ are usually reserved for countries in Africa because people from Identifying Beacons of Democracy School believe democracy in Africa is as scarce as kangaroos in the Kgalagadi Desert.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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