UDC Intervention Could Save BMD
Monday, July 31, 2017
One way of doing so is by having a strong opposition to play a pivotal role ofensuring that the rule of law is upheld and human rights and good governance are respected.
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has been in power since the time the country gained independence. That in some way, has gotten certain sections of the society worried that the government has become complacent and arrogant with more interest in enriching themselves rather than serving the interests of the very society, which elects them into power.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...