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Policewomen key to advancing justice – Marathe

Tracing the history of women in Botswana policing, Marathe said the journey began in 1971. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Tracing the history of women in Botswana policing, Marathe said the journey began in 1971. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe has underscored the critical role of women in policing, describing them as indispensable to building a responsive, inclusive, and effective law enforcement system.

Officiating at the commemoration of International Women’s Day 2026, organised by the Botswana Women Police Network recently, Marathe said the occasion offered an opportunity to reflect on progress made in advancing gender equality whilst renewing commitment to justice and inclusion.

Held under the theme 'Resilient and Innovative Women in Policing: Advancing Justice for All Women and Girls', the event aligned with the global call to action “rights, justice, action for all women and girls”.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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