Political rebirth needed (Part 1)

Few would disagree with the fact that 2020, was annus horribilis.

There’s been very few to take out of the year except a battered economy, and despondent and a debt-ridden population trying to come to terms with a pandemic government could only do so much to contain. I’ve stood here and commended government of its efforts.

I still do. Whatever my misgivings about what else could have been done differently or better. In the end we’ve filled less coffins, even though admittedly, each one death has been one too much.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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