Let’s monitor our children

The nation is still reeling in shock after five minors drowned in Mosope River in Moshupa last week. The eldest of them is said to have been doing Standard Three while the youngest was at pre-school. The drowning incident made headlines not because it is the first of its kind, but due to the fact that the children were all related.

Children drown every rainy season because they would sneak out and go swimming even those who are not familiar with the art of swimming.

There has also been reports of children who drowned while swimming in the other parts of the country. Also, we had reports of some children who died while others got lost attempting to go to their parents from boarding schools. Another disturbing incidents are those of children always see loitering at shopping malls soliciting for money from strangers.

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BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

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