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Salakae-DCEC public war serves neither justice nor Botswana

The public confrontation between former Transport and Infrastructure minister, Noah Salakae, and the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) is becoming a spectacle that serves neither justice nor Botswana’s fight against corruption.

When institutions trade accusations with suspects, citizens begin choosing sides before the first witness enters the box or testifies.

Salakae and six others are due to appear in court over allegations linked to the Ghanzi–New Xade road contract.

Editor's Comment
Rising abortion figures demand urgent action

Instead, they should serve as a warning to health authorities, community leaders, and policymakers that something is not right. According to the Palapye District Development Committee’s latest report, 130 abortion cases were recorded between April and June 2026.On the face of it, the overall figure may represent a decline from the preceding quarter. However, going deeper into the figures, the monthly trend tells a different and more worrying...

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