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FMD fight needs all of us

The fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is no longer the responsibility of government and veterinary officials alone. It is a national responsibility that requires every Motswana and every company to play a part.

Botswana's cattle industry is one of the country's greatest assets. For many families, cattle are a source of income, food, pride, and culture. They pay school fees, build homes, and support livelihoods. Beyond the farm, the beef industry creates jobs and earns the country valuable foreign exchange through exports.

That is why the construction of the new containment fence should not be viewed as just another government project. It is an investment in protecting our economy and the future of thousands of farming families.

Editor's Comment
Violence doesn't solve anything!

Our weekly edition carries painful articles of people being murdered. Whilst some are classified as Gender Based Violence (GBV), there are still a large percentage of murder cases, which often happen at drinking spots, after people are heavily intoxicated. We have in the past carried articles where an individual was murdered because they refused to give someone a cigarette, and sadly this is where we are at now!In this very edition, there is an...

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