That's The Way To Go

Last Friday Botswana, through the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Phandu Skelemani, took a firm position on the Zimbabwe crisis.

Skelemani categorically stated that Botswana does not recognise Robert Mugabe's presidency because he ascended to the highest office in the land illegally. Botswana went further and called upon other members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) not to allow Zimbabwe to participate in the SADC meetings.

If all SADC states adopt the same stance it will force the Mugabe regime to think twice and negotiate with the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in good faith. Mugabe needs to be put under intense pressure.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

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...

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