Prison for a Joint Is Not Justice
In this piece titled “Reforming Botswana’s Drug Laws: A Rational Human-Rights Approach“, Aone Motlaleng offers…
Category: Editorials
Bran’s Sight, Blind Decisions: Seeing Everything, Changing Nothing
After gaining independence, Botswana like many African countries initially emphasized efforts to build a nation-state.…
Behind the Badge: Unmasking Police Brutality
In a country like Botswana, where democratic governance and the rule of law are often…
Why the Battle Between BCP and UDC Will Define Botswana’s Future
In “The Battle of the Manifestos: Are the Leaders of Opposition the Next Promised Land?…
Botswana’s New Tax Plan Sounds Noble: But Is It Dangerous?
Botswana’s Vice President, Ndaba Gaolathe, recently announced plans to increase taxes as a means of…
From Kanye to Serowe: Why Tribal Politics Still Matter in Botswana
In this piece, Montlatsi Masalila delves into “Tribal Politics in Botswana: Reflections, Regional Parallels &…
Are We Failing Our Children with Corporal Punishment?
In “Reassessing the Legality of Corporal Punishment: Are Children Being Protected?”, Aone Motlaleng explores Botswana’s…
Rolling with Elites: Can Locals Catch the Cannabis Wave?
As Botswana legalizes cannabis for economic recovery, who gets to benefit? In “The Plant Behind…
Friends in High Places, Money in the Wrong Ones
In “The Unveiling: Discussing the Former Government’s Corrupt Nature Before the Forensic Audit”, writer Prince Saulosi…
Judges Don’t Kill, I Allow It: Signed, Botswana’s Constitution
Capital punishment has been the subject of vehement debate for centuries. The purpose of this…
