UB strike

Riot police
Riot police

Riot police had to be called in this afternoon as UB students started a violent strike at their main campus over allowances. They burnt zebras statue with Botswana flags and threatened to destroy more property if they are not paid their overdue student allowances.

Editor's Comment
Botswana at a critical juncture

While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...

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