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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
Let the courts follow the money

“Law and order are the medicine of the body politic and when the body politic gets sick, medicine must be administered.”– B.R. AmbedkarThe amount of money at play threatens to test the integrity of the country’s financial system, giving more reason to why the courts must be fully given leeway to lean on the matter and reach a conclusion.Botswana has spent decades building her reputation as a stable and credible financial jurisdiction.The...

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