Botswana at a crossroads
Friday, July 17, 2026 | 340 Views |
At the helm: Finance Minister, Ndaba Gaolathe, is the face of a bold push for fast-tracked economic transformation PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Young people want jobs and opportunities, education still needs to produce better learning outcomes, and while progress has been made against many infectious diseases, heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses are becoming increasingly important health challenges.
Agricultural production has increased, yet land-tenure insecurity remains a challenge for many farmers and rural communities. Much remains to be done, but budgets are limited. No government—no matter how rich—can do everything at once.
Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...