Times are tough in Mathangwane

FRANCISTOWN: When she woke up in the morning, all she could put on her slender shoulders to shield herself from the biting experienced by early risers nowadays was a cream white woollen cardigan that has seen better days.

That is, aside from the flimsy maroon pleated skirt and an equally porous T-shirt, she had earlier slipped into, and then tottered out of the small shack she shares with her two children to await the warm rays of the sun to thaw her benumbed limbs.

Bontshetse Nthaka, 28, was sitting on an upturned mortar or kika inside a dilapidated lolwapa, a mud compound, when Mmegi walked into her home on Wednesday towards noon.

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Women unite for progress

It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

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