A reflection on crime fight as BPS commemorates 139 years
Friday, August 04, 2023 | 630 Views |
The service has made great strides in delivering its mandate even though some areas remain a challenge.
As a cause for concern, the police have over the years been struggling to curb gender based violence (GBV) cases as murder, rape and defilement continue to spiral out of control with women and girls who are usually victims continuing to live in fear of criminals. Botswana has long been facing GBV crisis and the social ill does not seem to be ending as men continue to violate women and girls thus keeping the police busy. Rape Police have been sensetising both men and women about rape issues, but their efforts continue to fall on deaf ears as women and girls live in deepest fear of rapists who continue to violate them as they please.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...