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Don't marry 'in community of property'—Boko

Duma Boko during the Botswana Commissioner's run. PIC: BPS
Duma Boko during the Botswana Commissioner's run. PIC: BPS

FRANCISTOWN: President Duma Boko has highlighted the devastating impact of substance and drug abuse, and marriage in community of property on families.

In his address over the weekend during the Botswana Commissioner's Run, Boko stated that they are challenged as communities and a nation because drugs have invaded the country, dislocating families and damaging relationships.

Boko stated that the same drugs are causing trauma and deaths, and it is their responsibility to fight against such. Furthermore, Boko said that the family is also threatened, and the institution of marriage is under severe stress and strain.

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