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The quest for a transformative People’s Constitution (Part 2)

Speaking out: Dingake
Speaking out: Dingake

Botswana is overdue for a transformative constitution that among other things can honor the republican nature of the state that was created in 1966 by, amongst other things achieving the following

• Dismantling the imperial presidency

• Giving more power to the people, including the power to initiate a constitutional amendment.

Editor's Comment
Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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