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Fans rejoice over win

Mompoloki Zhibi. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Mompoloki Zhibi. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Pamela Nengu (street vendor) We are super proud of the team for what they have achieved. They have indeed proved that Botswana has limitless talent and is capable of competing with any country in the world.

We call on the government and Batswana at large to support their very own not only when they bring good results. We should support them in good and bad times to keep them going. Parents who have young children should take notes and encourage the younger ones to start (sport) at a tender age. It can also help in reducing the number of children who end up being involved in criminal activities. For those who have been criticising Isaac Makwala on social media, I think we are moving in the wrong direction. Makwala has done his best looking at his age. He has done the best he could do for us, so let's do away with the negativity and celebrate our heroes.

Mompoloki Zhibi (street photographer)

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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