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Rethink death penalty amidst rising GBV, urges Boko

Tuesday, July 08, 2025 | 1190 Views |

President Duma Boko has called on the nation to critically assess the effectiveness of capital punishment in curbing violent crime, particularly Gender-Based Violence (GBV), amidst rising concerns about its continued prevalence in Botswana.

Speaking at a kgotla meeting held in Tutume recently, Boko said that whilst Botswana has practiced capital punishment for years, crime levels – especially GBV – continue to escalate, suggesting that harsh penalties alone are not a solution.

“We need to approach this issue with a clear mind. Over the years, we have implemented the death penalty, but people continue to kill. We must ask ourselves if it is helping or if we need a different approach,” Boko conjured residents.

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Rethink death penalty amidst rising GBV, urges Boko

President Duma Boko has called on the nation to critically assess the effectiveness of capital punishment in curbing violent crime, particularly Gender-Based Violence (GBV), amidst rising concerns about its continued prevalence in Botswana.

Human rights are sacred

Bakgatla Ba Kgafela celebrate as Kgosi Kgafela’s charges are dropped

First Lady's office hosts second annual thanks giving ceremony

PSLE performance on upward trend

Bona Life tee-off Maruapula Loxion Golf journey

Cops arrest young man, seize dagga in Metsimotlhabe

Second Mogoditshane rape attack in two weeks

Suspected suicide behind Sir Seretse Khama Barracks

Human rights are sacred