Emang Basadi stands the test of time

The transition of Botswana from a low income state to a middle income economy has without doubt dealt a huge blow to the Civil Society, who largely depended on donor funding.

Emang Basadi is one such Non Governmental Organisation, which has not escaped the wrath of dwindling donations from the international community but in the face of it all, the women association has managed to stay afloat.

“The issue of financial constraint is a huge one faced not only by Emang Basadi but rather, by the entire civil society movement.

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Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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