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Let’s put the fight against crime in action

President Duma Boko’s recent address at the National Crime Prevention Conference hosted by the Botswana Police Service struck the right chords. His emphasis on collaboration, particularly in tackling gender-based violence (GBV) and modern crime is commendable.

But as the conference concludes, Batswana must ask: Will this be another talk shop, or will it spark real change? The answer lies in whether every stakeholder, from the President to community leaders, transforms rhetoric into action.

The President rightly highlighted that crime, especially GBV, thrives in private spaces. His call to empower churches and counsellors as early warning systems is sensible. But good ideas mean little without funding and policy backing.

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