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Wynter Mmolotsi By Wednesday afternoon, Botswana had recorded, 124 Covid-19 deaths since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. In his address on Monday, the Deputy Director Health Services, Professor Mosepele Mosepele said that they were recording 300 new cases daily, a development he described as a big concern. However, the latest statistics has received mixed reactions from the public with some calling for a two-week lockdown while others are against it. The Voice Staffer, DANIEL CHIDA engages some Members of Parliament, a Union leader and an analyst to get their views on which direction the country should take as a strategy to control the raging virus. ....
Party President Masisi likes ignoring people including those in his inner circle and cabinet – Ookeditse At the height of the 2019 general elections campaign, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) brought in Lawrence Ookeditse, a staunch party activist, political analyst, and accomplished publicist into its Manifesto Champions team in a bid to outclass the opposition coalition. After the elections, Ookeditse, A.K.A. Stallion, disappeared from the limelight as President Mokgweetsi Masisi selected his team to work with. This seems to have frustrated the man who gave his all for the President and his party, causing him to resign after 12 long years of dedicated service to the ruling party. ....
Covid- 19 spike hits Maun Maun has seen a recent surge in COVID-19 cases after recording six deaths and 137 active cases by Wednesday night. The surge is suspected to have hit the North West District during the festive season as people flocked into the tourist area for leisure. The majority of the residents are now calling for lockdown for Ngamiland District following the discovery of the 501.V2 variant in the area. The Voice Staffer, Daniel Chida engages some of the residents to get their views on what went wrong and what can be done. The Covid-19 situation in North West is worsening by the day. ....