TENDAI MBANJE AND LUDO SEKGA | As Botswana grapples with GBV, will Duma Boko make a difference?
Despite being traditionally known as a beacon of hope in the region, Botswana has not been immune to the global scourge of GBV
14 January 2025 - 04:30
Botswana, often lauded for its stability and peace in the heart of Southern Africa, faces a troubling challenge of gender-based violence (GBV). The nation’s police service reported alarming statistics of 60 rape cases, 19 murders and 13 defilements in the festive period between December 19 and January 2. ..
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