Let's Wait And See!
Monday, June 04, 2018
Last Wednesday marked an important and simultaneously very interesting chapter in the media fraternity. It was the day President Mokgweetsi Masisi called a press conference and accorded media houses an opportunity to listen to his roadmap, and ask questions, not only to him, but to his entire Cabinet.
This is indeed a welcome development since former president, Ian Khama, never showed interest in presenting the Fourth Estate such an opportunity. The media was of course, very thirsty for such an interaction, understandably so. Yes, the day came, and Mass Media Complex Auditorium was packed to the rafters, as many journalists and editors wanted to hear first hand what Mr. Masisi had in store for the nation.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...