Immigration, media freedom unite presidential candidates
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Though they disagreed on many issues, they found common ground in condemning the government’s treatment of the media and the role of the state intelligence agency in immigration and expatriate matters.
They slammed the Directorate of Intelligence and Services (DIS) for taking over the issuance of work permits and residence permits to foreigners. They said this is one reason why Botswana is not attracting Foreign Direct Investment.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...