Unproductive winter parly ends

MPs have recently been accused of absconding from parliament proceedings
MPs have recently been accused of absconding from parliament proceedings

The just-ended 11th Parliament discussed seven bills and passed only two of them.

Amongst the passed bills were the Insurance Industry Bill 2014 and Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Bill 2015. According to Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Kenneth Matambo, the object of the bill was to re-enact the Insurance Industry Act with amendments such as increasing penalties.

The bill’s other objective is to provide for all the detailed processes and duties relating to the insurance industry ‘under one act’.

Editor's Comment
Justice served, but healing must follow

His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...

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