China toothpaste withdrawn from shelves
Friday, February 08, 2008
Responding to a Mmegi questionnaire, deputy permanent secretary, Dr Loeto Mazhani, said most of the local authorities toured their districts to recall the toothpastes made in China.
Letlhakeng Sub District found 17 toothpastes, followed by Lobatse Town Council with 13 toothpastes and Jwaneng Town Council with nine toothpastes. Okavango Sub District and Gaborone City Council had three each.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...