Intensify Fight Against GBV

The annual global campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Violence On Women And Children, kicked off yesterday with a massive launch by the Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs.

Botswana has been commemorating the annual campaign without fail, but unfortunately, the campaign does not seem to be accomplishing much, as rape and abuse of women and children (especially the girl-child) seem to be on the rise.

The commemoration undoubtedly is a very good initiative, which does its part on raising awareness on violence against women and children.

Editor's Comment
Justice delayed is development denied

The P300 million internal roads tender is a case study. A bidder’s complaint revealed alleged irregularities. A tribunal ordered a re-evaluation.The council and the initial winner appealed to the High Court. Now, the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, frustrated by the delay, writes to the council suggesting the tender be cancelled, and an alternative procurement model be explored, while the matter is still before the courts....

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