More worrying signs of dictatorship

A lot has been said and written about the importance of separation of powers, between the three arms of government. It is a common problem in many countries that the executive arm of government has the tendency of trying to seize all powers for itself.

It has been proven that once left unchecked, the executive turns into a dictatorship and kills democracy. We do not have to look far, since our continent is awash with the historical ills of an unchecked and over powerful executive.

In Botswana, a country that was at some point labelled a shining example of democracy, dictatorship is creeping in. The people have become spectators as the country is run by one man and his clique, who has little respect for the law. At the end of his first term, it is now clear what type of leader President Ian Khama is.

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Closure as pain lingers

March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...

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