Church turns trash into treasure
Friday, June 02, 2023 | 170 Views |
Jewellery stationery table organisers made from papers and boxes PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
The missionary organisation first arrived in Botswana in 2008. Its first stop was in Maun where it empowered around 350 women.
In an interview with Arts & Culture, Catholic Diocese of Francistown, Congregation of Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles, Reverend Sister Cynthia Nwadike from Nigeria stated that one of their programmes is to empower women by teaching them various craft skills that can help them with their socio-economic development.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...