Parliament seeks foreign-free private security
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Moreover, Members of Parliament say having foreign nationals at the helm of private security companies doing business here compromises national security. Contributing to the Private Security Bill yesterday, former commander of the ground forces in the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), Pius Mokgware said private security, as the first line of defense needs to be treaded diligently.
Mokgware therefore proposed that the licensing board be more cautions when approving these businesses in order to arrest the situation.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....