Society for the deaf gets new office

An enterprising section of the deaf community, many of them graduates of the older and more established Botswana Association of the Deaf have formed their own organisation "of the deaf, by the deaf and for the deaf," officials of the organisation say.

The Botswana Society for the Deaf (BSD), for six years of its registration without a voice or an office, have finally secured temporary accommodation at yet another fledgling establishment, the Tshiamo Academy for the Deaf, based in Mogoditshane on the western peripheries of Gaborone. 

Treasurer Nametso Selwe, and Secretary, Boitumelo Tshotlego wait for the opportunity to announce the plight of their organisation to the press outside the modestly equipped offices of the academy, seeking, despite their awareness that the writers will not be equipped in the language they use on a daily basis, to register their existence, and the challenges they face.

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Women unite for progress

It underscores the indispensable role women play in our society, particularly in building strong households and nurturing families. The recognition of women as the bedrock of our communities is not just a sentiment; it's a call to action for all women to stand together and support each other in their endeavours.The society's aim to instil essential principles and knowledge for national development is crucial. By providing a platform for...

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