Long walk to Bakalanga freedom
Friday, March 03, 2017
Before the country attained its independence, back in 1930s a conflict arose between the Bakalanga ba-ka-Nswazwi and the Bangwato over tax payments that the latter had instructed the former to pay.
The conflict between the two tribes lasted for years and the Bakalanga, under the leadership of She (Kgosi) John Madawu Nswazwi, were banished to Rhodesia in 1946 by the colonial government after numerous vitriolic encounters with then Bangwato regent Tshekedi Khama.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...