Minister wants condoms in prisons

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Uprotected sex in prisons could be a thing of the past soon, if the Minister of Health has his way.

The minister, Dr Rev John Seakgosing, broke the ice last Friday when he appealed to the National AIDS Council (NAC) in Gaborone to seriously consider distributing condoms in prisons.  

Seakgosing, who is a medical doctor by profession, strongly spoke against the government's denial of sex in prisons when there is evidence that there are unprotected sexual activities in jail.

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Prosecutors deserve better

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...

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