'The son is older than the father'

FRANCISTOWN: A panel discussion held at the Francistown Civic Centre recently left teachers and social workers reeling from posers raised by students.

The show was one of a series of events leading to the commemoration of the Day of the African Child on June 16.Its theme of the show was Planning and Budgeting for Children - Our Core Responsibility. It was well attended by students from Francistown Senior Secondary School, Donga Junior Secondary School and Montsamaisa Junior Secondary School.

Students of Mater Spei College did not attend owing "pressing matters" at the school. They had been invited as panellists alongside their peers from FSSS, an officer from Kutlwano Police station and a representative of the council's Department of Social Welfare and Community Development (S&CD).

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Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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