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Economy on ‘E’: Still Coasting Somehow

Money used to rain like confetti. Not anymore. The country is broke. We are at a point where GDP sounds more like Got Dried Pockets.

The country is clinging to life by a single, frayed thread. During this time there will be a lot of speeches on TV and radio by ministers trying to assure people that though the tide is against the country they are busy rowing. Given the cost of ammunition (and the empty coffers) we might well get to a situation where law enforcement officers do not fire warning shots. That could lead to dangerous situation and a reduction in population.

Do not be surprised when the ‘Welcome To Botswana. Our Pride, Your Destination’ signs are replaced by ‘Welcome to Brokesburg! A proud nation with zero liquidity and infinite resilience.’

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Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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