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…
Category: Opinion
Should Law Be Taught in Botswana High Schools?
In this thought-provoking piece titled “Why Legal Education Should Be Mandatory in Botswana High Schools“, Aone Motlaleng argues…
Why Cohabiting in Botswana Can Leave You With Nothing
There has been a growing trend of cohabitation among Batswana over the years, with many…
Rich Parent Advantage: How Wealth Shapes Custody Battles in Botswana
The “best interests of the child” principle, highlighted in Botswana’s Children’s Act, demands that courts…
User Fees to National Health Insurance: Why Botswana Must Fix Healthcare Before Changing How We Pay
A roof protects a house, yet it becomes a costly gesture without walls or a…
Bail Explained and Why It Matters: The Lefoko Moagi Case
The issue of bail. A high-strung proceeding that often has the public at odds with authorities, often…
Life Without Parole: What It Really Means
In courtrooms, few sentences carry the moral weight and finality of life without parole. It…
Are Botswana’s Courts Prioritising Case Closure Over Justice?
In a functioning democracy,courts are meant to be sanctuaries of justice ,measured not by how…
What Princess Marina Hospital Revealed About Botswana’s Healthcare
“Through a range of administrative actions and omissions, the country has fallen short in meeting…
Inside Botswana’s New Anti-Financial Crime Office
Botswana has recently felt an uptick in financial crimes, with the government’s very own ministers…