When love turns deadly: Botswana’s growing crisis of ‘passion killings’
Friday, February 06, 2026 | 370 Views |
Almost every week we carry stories of women who have been brutally killed by their partners..PIC.NEWYORKPOST
Each account of a woman killed by her boyfriend, husband, or former partner seems to mark only a brief pause before the next tragedy unfolds.
Despite years of public debate, advocacy, and government interventions, these killings persist as civil society organisations, religious leaders, traditional authorities, and government institutions have repeatedly called for action.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...