Batswana too civilized for intelligence bill

For years when surrounded and under security threat from white racist regimes, we never thought of enacting the security and intelligence law.

Tyrants begin in small ways. Who imagined 25 years ago that Robert Mugabe would become the No. 1 enemy of his own people. A liberator and now oppressor of the very same people he liberated.

If this Bill becomes law, this will be the beginning of the end of our beloved Botswana. This Bill should never be allowed to become part of the laws of Botswana. Batswana are too civilized for this kind of rubbish. Our leaders whom we entrusted to look after our interests now appear to be hell bent on jeopardizing our future and our children's future. The legislation that they intend to enact is a fodder for tyrants.

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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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