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Let's fight students' drug abuse

The country is currently battling two serious issues in schools; use of corporal punishment and escalating use of drugs by students.

In this edition, we carry stories on the two subject matters which are related in a way as they affect our children. The story on the use of drugs reflects how the matter has spiraled out of control thereby becoming a concern for the police.

The story says there have been concerns about the increase in students' drug use and the escalating trends of learners consuming space cakes being,cookies and muffins containing marijuana.

Editor's Comment
DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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