A harsh reminder of reality

Often times, Batswana have taken for granted the provision of basic necessity like water.

Existing dams and normal to above normal rainfalls in the past guaranteed more than sufficient water resources throughout the year, making most of us forget that in reality water is a very scarce resource.

Recent climate patterns that have led to less and less drops of water into the neighbouring dams are both a reminder of how fortunate we have been in the past by trapping water for everyday use.

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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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