Are All Schools Student-Ready This Winter?

Efforts by government to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) should be commended.

While many seem to criticise all these initiatives, there are some who believe Botswana is somewhat winning in containing the spread of the virus.

With that said, COVID-19 has also been a thorn on everyone’s side, a global disaster and, in particular, an unwelcome disruptor for the school calendar. As schools reopen today, the timing gives pause that coupled with COVID-19 students have to resume their calendar in the dead of winter. 

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Be careful on the road this festive season

Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...

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