Why We Should All Be Feminists (IV)

We may all be able to agree that as Batswana, we generally all endeavor to do everything we do with botho. It seems a vital requirement for all our interactions.

By definition, botho is said to be the social contract of mutual respect, responsibility, and accountability that members in society have towards each other and defines the process for earning respect by first giving it and to gain empowerment by empowering others.

The Botswana primary school curriculum teaches that botho is the bedrock of Botswana’s being. It is said to be a deep recognition of another’s humanity and the interconnectedness of all our lives. Botho positions us as part of a collective or a community and yet honours our individuality and necessitates the appreciation thereof.

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The corrupt must account

This ruling is more than a technical legal decision it is a mirror reflecting the rot in the country’s procurement processes and governance.For far too long, government officials have twisted regulations to serve their interests, betraying the very citizens they are sworn to serve.The Judiciary’s rejection of this appeal is a timely reminder that corruption—no matter how deeply entrenched cannot indefinitely escape accountability. Yet,...

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