Frustrations of a taxi operator

Hive of activity: The Francistown Bus Rank is one of the country's busiest PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Hive of activity: The Francistown Bus Rank is one of the country's busiest PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Dusk till dawn, the ground of the Francistown bus rank endures a rout by both people and vehicles.

Cars, combis, buses and taxis battle for survival, drawing in people to transport to their destinations and taxis happen to lead in numbers.  

It does not even seem safe anymore for people who passby daily. The minute one thinks they found their path, their heart skips a beat with the countless honks and at the brink of catching a breath, a careless taxi driver bumps right next to one and rushes off as if they were in some kind of a race.

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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