BCC celebrates 50 years
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Members of Botswana Council of Churches
BCC general secretary Rev. Mosweu Simane told a media briefing on Tuesday that the Golden Jubilee celebrations would be held at Kagisong Centre in Mogoditshane, where testimonies would be shared, chronicling the achievements of the organisation in shaping the history of Botswana.
He said some of the highlights of the achievements would be the role of the Church in rural development, youth and children’s empowerment and in democracy, peace and justice work, among others.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...