Botswana’s subtle revolution: Orchestrating economic liberation through mineral wealth (Prt 3)
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Diamonds took centre stage in this punitive act, exposing the delayed and ambiguous stance on Russia's diamond supply, a decision conveniently postponed for nearly two years since the commencement of the Ukraine war in 2022.
Initially targeting Russia's oil, gas, and banking sectors, the sanctions subtly addressed diamonds, acknowledging their contribution to Russia's government revenue.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...