Policy makers want immigration laws softened

Legislators have urged Botswana to open up boarders for immigrants to do business as well as provide services that locals are unwilling to render such as domestic work.

While it is necessary for the country to take care of its interests first, and ensure security, minister of Health and Wellness, also Member of Parliament for Sefhare/Ramokgonami constituency Dorcus Makgato, Tuesday called on the minister of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs, Edwin Batshu to give leeway for career women to engage foreign domestic workers since locals shun the work.

Batshu, who was presenting his ministerial budget proposals to the Committee of Supply, is worried about the influx of illegal immigrants.

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Mob justice isn't just

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft. The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was...

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