Tribal inequality remains a sore point
Friday, September 08, 2017
As with many African countries, tribal inequality can be traced to the colonial era. Historians note that it was during the colonial government that there was an introduction of eight major tribes in Botswana; the Bangwato, Bakgatla, Bakwena, Barolong, Batlokwa, Bangwaketse, Balete and Batawana. Only these groupings had the right to own the territory.
The minority tribes are amongst others the Bakalanga, Bahurutshe, Bakgalagadi, Bayei, Bakhurutshe, Baherero, Batswapong, Basarwa, Bambukushu, and Basubiya who for years have been fighting for their rights to be heard. Of late, these tribes have been voicing out feelings of oppression by the major tribes.
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...