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Has life become so worthless?

It is a troubling reality that hardly a week goes by without media reports of murders or murder-suicides involving intimate partners. This is a cause for great concern, and all stakeholders must unite and address these issues.

Recently, individuals from various Christian denominations organised a march to voice their concerns and call on the government to reconsider the recognition of same-sex relationships and marriages.

The Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana spearheaded this march, joined by members of other churches. The event culminated in a gathering at the National Assembly, where a petition was presented to government. It’s important to note that the example here is not about whether the church's stance on this matter is right or wrong, as these issues often involve complex matters of human rights. Rather, it serves as a reminder that churches and other stakeholders should also come together to address the pressing issue of escalating murder cases, particularly those involving intimate partners as they too are an issue of human rights deserving of rigorous interventions.

Editor's Comment
Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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