Mmegi

Call for vigilance, unity this festive season

As 2025 draws to a close, the year’s final chapters have been stained by stories of profound sorrow.

The crimes detailed elsewhere in this edition from the loss of a former minister to the heartbreaking murder of a child, and public arson to relentless gender-based violence, paint a distressing picture of a society under strain.

These are not isolated tragedies. They are a collective alarm bell, ringing out as we enter a period meant for peace and goodwill.

Editor's Comment
Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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