Do we need SoE now?

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi has called Members of Parliament to an emergency meeting of Parliament to discuss the possibility of extending the State of Emergency (SoE).

Botswana has been on SoE, which came into effect in April to fight the spread of Coronavirus. The current SoE is set to end in October 2020.

Neighbouring countries had also made such declarations with regard to Coronavirus, after it was declared a global pandemic. However, some governments are slowly moving towards lifting the SoEs in their countries as the Coronavirus spread slows down.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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