Let's Intensify Fight Against Crime

Botswana used to be considered one of the safest places in the world, but that reputation has slowly been dying with each passing year.

The Botswana Police Service (BPS), with its limited resources has been trying to fight crime. But their efforts seem not to be bearing much fruit, as people are still terrorised by criminals, mostly petty thieves who now use violence on their victims.

  Nowadays, social media is awash with reports of people sharing their sad encounters with these dangerous petty thieves, who prey on both male  and females on the streets or at public transport shelters.

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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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