Judge calls non-state actors to action

She stated that even though rights are enshrined in the constitution, it is the duty of the State to respect, protect and fulfil them.

During a presentation at the Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and AIDS (BONELA) annual general meeting, Mathiba expressed concern that stigmatisation continues to be a challenge in HIV/AIDS war and should be nipped in the bud. She pointed out that it is clear from a judicial position that as a country, Botswana does not have adequate means to protect people from HIV related discrimination as per the cases heard at the Industrial Court.