MP resists constitutional calls
Thursday, November 26, 2009
In the past two weeks, a majority of MPs have called for a comprehensive review of the constitution but when he rose to debate the State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, Makosha said that there is no need for such an exercise.
He asserted that a constitutional review is expensive and unnecessary. Calls for a review have increased after the High Court and Court of Appeal ruled recently that according to the constitution, the President of the country cannot be sued.
This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...