The President Is Right, But Too Harsh

There is no doubt that the recent University of Botswana strike, which resulted in vandalism of school property, forcing the institution to close down, was both unnecessary and distasteful.

As a result, the students have been condemned in different sectors of the society. Some of the students who are accused of pioneering the strike are already going through disciplinary hearings.

The outcome is yet to be announced. In his speech at the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) national council, President Ian Khama, sternly condemned the UB strike. He might have gone a little too far with threats that in the future, students who engage in strikes, 'going on the rampage destroying property' will pay heavily.

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