'Think before you post or face the law'

The resolution was reached at the recent Botswana Police Service (BPS) Senior Officers’ Annual Conference, held at the Police College in Otse, where police leadership expressed concern about the rising spread of misinformation, cyberbullying, hate speech, and other forms of unethical online conduct.

Addressing the media, Police Commissioner Dinah Marathe said her charges will not hesitate to act against offenders, whilst ensuring that enforcement of the law remains balanced with the protection of fundamental human rights.