Moatlhodi uses his political skills to fight coronavirus

Pono Moatlhodi. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Pono Moatlhodi. PIC. KENNEDY RAMOKONE

FRANCISTOWN: Just as Botswana battles to keep the contagious and killer coronavirus at bay, maverick politician Pono Moatlhodi is leading politicians by example.

The controversial Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) legislator for Tonota recorded an amateurish video, which has since gone viral on social media, addressing his constituents and the country on the coronavirus.

Moatlhodi used the same powerful medium that took him to Parliament: He mounted a public address system on his bakkie and blurred out the anti Corona message through the loud speaker, and he would later circulate the video on Facebook and WhatsApp groups.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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