Thumbs up to BDF leadership

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Finally, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has taken a decision to address the problems that have been be-devilling the army. For quite a while now, the BDF has been leading the local news with nasty incidents that have left a bitter taste in the mouths of the army head honchos.

Since the beginning of 2022, the BDF has been hit by recurring incidents of homicide and suicide with some members killing their spouses or girlfriends, something that has even affected the institution’s image and reputation.

Across the country, BDF members have also been appearing in different courts of law in relation to crimes such as rape, defilement, and murder, something that incessantly dragged the good name of the army in the mud.

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Thumbs up to BDF leadership

Finally, the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has taken a decision to address the problems that have been be-devilling the army. For quite a while now, the BDF has been leading the local news with nasty incidents that have left a bitter taste in the mouths of the army head honchos.

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