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You Can Go To Jail For That

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has not only resulted in loss of lives, but economic recession. Botswana has not been immune to this scourge as evidenced by among others, high unemployment rates; decline in mining and tourism revenues, abrupt decline in equity markets and loss of market value.

The disruptions in both demand and supply as a result of the pandemic, led to technological revolution that fundamentally altered the way we live, work, and relate to one another. More and more people have resorted to the use of technology in their endeavour to seek or provide product/service during restrictions such as “stay-at-home” that were imposed by countries, Botswana included.

With the current cost of living in our economy being high, more people find themselves looking for ways to make money, particularly online. However, this has made an opportunity for other people to come up with new ways to swindle others of their hard-earned cash.

Editor's Comment
Mob justice isn't just

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...

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