MoH take alcohol abuse fight to districts
Friday, March 14, 2014
Seakgosing said the ministry recognised the need to change the environment in which alcohol is being sold. To that end, the ministry will, in the next financial year, embark on a comprehensive study of alcohol density to assist in controlling the marketing of alcohol.
Since the coming to power of President Ian Khama in 2008, government has introduced various initiatives controlling the sale and consumption of alcohol. One was the introduction of an alcohol levy, which started at 30 percent in 2008 and rose steadily to its current 50 percent. The government also reduced the operational hours of nightclubs and bars.
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...