Shame on both of You

My focus this week is on the two leaders who wasted yet another year of our national life over an elitist brawl.

I mean, at one point the nation was fixated on how many cooks the former president should have and how often he must be given a government plane to fly for free.

We never had such tripe with Rre Mogae and certainly, not with Rre Masire. Our leadership standards as a nation have plummeted.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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