When a flight of hope crash-lands

Human trafficking originating in Botswana is often via friends or relatives PIC: WEF.COM
Human trafficking originating in Botswana is often via friends or relatives PIC: WEF.COM

Many Batswana desire to see themselves working overseas, hopefully in Europe or the United States, earning better, and living well. This is where agents who promise young Batswana link ups with employers or tertiary education opportunities come in. However, as Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE writes, not every opportunity is what it seems

When they hear of human trafficking, most people think of strangers snatching unsuspecting victims through a trick or violence. The truth is that the very people you know and trust so much can be wolves in sheep skins.

Just ask Bakgori Molatlhegi.

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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