'Equality more than passing laws'

The gay community in Botswana has made visible strides in its fights for human rights in recent times that should be absolutely celebrated though many may believe that there is still much work to be done.

The courts have also made life easier for the LGBTQI by ensuring that there is equality and justice for all. It is the small victories that inspire the community or any supporter of the movement to walk with their heads held high.

In a sane society it should have been made clear that everyone is free to honor their identity and sexuality without any fear of victimisation or even in instance of the gay community being criminalised for choosing to be who they are. It took an effort for the gay community to make sure that the government and the Constitution protect their rights.

Editor's Comment
BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

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