Why We Should All Be Feminists (I) - The Important Feats Of Feminism

One of the earliest post-colonial (or post-protectorate) waves of feminism in Botswana, saw the establishment of Emang Basadi, a civil society organisation which advocated for women’s rights, and was one of the organisations which saw the women’s movement in Botswana advocate for women as belonging in public spaces.

This encapsulated the involvement of women in politics. This wave of feminism saw the advocacy of women’s civil and political rights.

The advocacy involved speaking against the treatment of women as children, belonging to men; first their fathers and then their husbands. This movement promoted for the de-domesticating of women, and insisted that women be accorded the same treatment as their male counterparts. On this backdrop, the Unity Dow case was registered.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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