Why Botswana’s Traditional Courts Send So Many People to Jail
Many people pass through customary courts every year: but are their rights fully protected? Read…
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The Erosion of Botswana’s Security Landscape: Peace or Peril?
Botswana’s shield of national security isn’t as impenetrable as we think. From HIV to diamonds,…
Corruption: An Issue the New Government Can Tackle or A Long-Term Concept?
Author: Staff Writer Botswana has for many years failed to deal with corruption. Curbing corruption…
Gender-Based Violence in Botswana: A Need for Improved Legal Protection and Increased Accountability?
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is pervasive in Botswana. It continues to be one of the gravest…
Can We Trust a System That Sets Killers Free?
Aone Motlaleng explores whether Botswana’s pretrial system truly upholds justice in her piece titled “Time…
Are Botswana’s Cybercrime Laws Keeping Up?
While Botswana is on its way to becoming a progressive country, it certainly has its…
When Silence Speaks: Rethinking Bystander Responsibility in the Face of GBV in Botswana
As Elie Wiesel once warned, “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the…
When ‘I Do’ Doesn’t Always Mean Yes
Non-consensual sexual intercourse between spouses remains a debatable issue in Botswana. Rape is defined under…
Behind the Badge: Unmasking Police Brutality
In a country like Botswana, where democratic governance and the rule of law are often…
Crazy in Love… or Just Crazy?
“When Love Hurts: Toxic Relationships and the Normalization of Abuse” is a powerful piece by…