Increasing age of consent most welcome

The Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security has reportedly appointed a taskforce to harmonise the Penal Code of Botswana and the Children’s Act.

The idea is to increase the age of consent from 16 to 18, following last year’s motion by Specially elected MP Bogolo Kenewendo.

It is hoped that this motion will see the light of day during the November session of Parliament.

Editor's Comment
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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