Revised waste management legislation underway
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
The policy will address existing gaps and deficiencies in the system, authorities have said.
In the face of waste management challenges in the country exacerbated by population growth, ubarnisation, industrialisation as well as consumer behaviour lifestyles, it is increasingly becoming difficult to manage and tap economic benefit from waste.
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....