Worrisome drug use on the rise in COVID-19 lockdown

Deputy Commissioner for Botswana Police Service Dinah Marathe. PIC. PHATSIMO KAPENG
Deputy Commissioner for Botswana Police Service Dinah Marathe. PIC. PHATSIMO KAPENG

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The Deputy Commissioner for Botswana Police Service (BPS), Dinah Marathe revealed their concern recently when addressing the media on Gender Based Violence during lockdown.

Marathe said it appears that a majority of people have replaced alcohol with drug use and abuse because alcohol sale has since been banned. 

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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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