�Get that lump checked out�

The CAB's headquarters in Extension 12 PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The CAB's headquarters in Extension 12 PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Breast cancer is the country’s third most common form of cancer and every October, Botswana joins the rest of the world in various geared advocacy and awareness campaigns. Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE reports on some of this year’s activities

For many, a cancer diagnosis is as good as a death sentence. People live with symptoms and suspicions, but many are reluctant to test because they fear the outcome. Unfortunately, this is one disease where ignorance is not bliss, but fortunately, a breast cancer diagnosis is no longer certain death.

Breast cancer survivor, Malebogo Bakwena knows this first hand. She describes herself as living proof that if patients follow doctor’s orders they can survive the disease. Bakwena was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer in 2010 after years of suspecting she had a problem.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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