Tonota chief in woman flogging hot soup

Only young men and boys could be flogged in Botswana
Only young men and boys could be flogged in Botswana

FRANCISTOWN: A headman of records at Seroto ward in Tonota is facing a legal conundrum after he allegedly ordered a woman to be corporally punished contrary to the Botswana Customary Courts Act.

The Headman, Lesitamang Molebedi, appeared in Court on Tuesday for facts reading. 

In law, when facts are read to an accused person, it means that the person has already pleaded guilty to an offence.

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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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