Lets Take Good Care Of Our Future Leaders

Botswana like other countries commemorated the Day of the African Child on Friday under the theme “The 2030 Agenda For Sustainable Development For Children In Africa: Accelerating Protection Empowerment and Equal Opportunity.”

The day saw commemorations in different parts of the country, with a variety of orators. Notably, some of the speakers were children, a welcome development; as such commemorations are one of the few times that children’s voices are heard. 

While there are still a lot of challenges in our education system, the government has made a commitment to adopt a policy of ‘inclusive education for learners with disabilities’. The policy of course still has a long way to go, as the country has not reached a level where all schools in the country have resources and the human resource to cater for children with disabilities.

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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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