Going pink as cases march on

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The pink ribbon, worn for breast cancer awareness, takes on a new significance this year, as emerging data shows that the disease continues to rip through the country. Mmegi Staff Writer, BABOKI KAYAWE reports on the second leading cancer affecting local women

From 2003 to 2007, breast cancer was the third leading cancer-affecting women in Botswana and contributed to 15.4 percent of the total new cancer cases diagnosis.

However, the Health Ministry’s chief health officer, Veronica Leburu yesterday revealed scary data from the Botswana National Cancer Registry indicating that it is now the second most common cancer-affecting women.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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