the monitor

Serowe West deserves an MP

The recent decision to remove Tshekedi Khama as a Member of Parliament for Serowe West has generated a lot of controversies and heated debates in Botswana's political circles.

While some see this as a long overdue step towards restoring order and accountability in the country's political landscape, others view it as a politically motivated move aimed at silencing dissenting voices and consolidating power.

Khama was removed for missing two consecutive Parliament sittings after he fled to South Africa following his arrest early last year. Khama had indeed been away from his constituents longer as he attended earlier sessions of Parliament virtually. Without taking anything from whatever his reasons could be, this is a serious breach of parliamentary protocol and undermines the integrity of the parliamentary system.

Editor's Comment
Mob justice isn't just

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up