Are Batswana Being Shut Out of Their Own Laws?
Botswana is a democracy. We vote for a political party whose vision aligns with ours, expecting it to make laws in our favour. It...
Waona SegaetshoJuly 24, 2025
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 article is not to convince anyone whether it...
Waona SegaetshoJuly 24, 2025
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 funding various social policies. The UDC must be...
Waona SegaetshoJuly 23, 2025
Are Our Courts Becoming More Liberal? The Decriminalisation of Same-Sex Relations in Botswana
The Court of Appeal sent shockwaves throughout the nation when it affirmed the High Court’s pronouncement that laws prohibiting sodomy violate the Constitution....
Waona SegaetshoJuly 21, 2025
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If you’ve spent any time at the University of Botswana (UB), you’ve likely heard of Moono wa Baithuti. It pops up in campaigns,...
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