Gender violence thriving on women�s economic status
Friday, August 28, 2015
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Taboo: Society increasingly frowns upon all form of gender abuse
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Botswana is increasingly becoming a monster that competes for resources against noble needs such as health, education and food.
It is hindering developmental prospects for women and instead breeding a cycle of economic dependence on men by women.
The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...