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Zim ‘sex pest’ accuses IO of xenophobia

Xenophobia
Xenophobia

FRANCISTOWN: A Zimbabwean man who is accused of defilement is accusing the Investigating Officer (IO) of xenophobia.

Edward Dube, from Gokwe in Zimbabwe made the claim Tuesday when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Thapelo Buang for arraignment. According to the charge sheet, Dube allegedly defiled the complainant between July 2017 and September 30, 2021 at Maipaafeka location in Francistown.

Dube told the court that the reason why he was being denied bail was because the IO was exhibiting xenophobic tendencies towards him.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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