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An encounter with Magosi

Magosi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Magosi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The rise of Elias Magosi to the coveted and prestigious post of Executive Secretary of Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) is a profound accomplishment for the man personally as well as for Botswana.

The position adds value and credit to Magosi' s already rich course of life. It is a first for him and a first for Botswana at the 16-member strong SADC regional bloc.

Obviously it raises Botswana 's profile and pedigree among community of nations and Botswana should relish the opportunity of being at the heart of whatever process of change the organisation may wish to embark on to make the organisation more relevant and responsive to the aspirations of its 340 million population.

Editor's Comment
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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