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The real test is in the doing, not the saying

In the world of law and politics, words are often the cheapest currency of all. This week, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Kgosietsile Ngakaagae, stood before the press in Gaborone and said all the right things. He spoke of prosecutorial independence, promised to pursue high-profile cases without fear or favour. He insisted that no individual is above the law.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat

to justice everywhere.”

Editor's Comment
Consult, get buy-ins first for 6 to 6 policy, Hon Minister

While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...

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