A dying dog's appeal for help

I am not particularly fond of dogs myself but I was moved when I recently saw a dying dog that had apparently been hit by a car.

It suddenly dawned on me that this animal is faithful and serves humankind well never mind the fact that we have derogatory terms we align to dogs.

People often use phrases like, "Ke ntswa fela ga a na mosola mo go nna," meaning, he or she is just as useless as a dog and is of no use to me. Another common phrase is  "Ke tla boloaya ntswa e!" meaning I will kill this person.  It was as I was passing by University of Botswana in the evening last week when I saw just by the roadside a dog, hit by a car but still alive.

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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