Botswana registers 83 New Year births

Out of the 83 New Year births, 42 are boys and 41 are girls . “During New Year’s Day the Ministry of Health delivered 83 babies across its hospitals. The total number of babies born include 42 boys and 41 girls,”reads a statement from the ministry .

The crimes detailed elsewhere in this edition from the loss of a former minister to the heartbreaking murder of a child, and public arson to relentless gender-based violence, paint a distressing picture of a society under strain.These are not isolated tragedies. They are a collective alarm bell, ringing out as we enter a period meant for peace and goodwill.The festive season, while a time of joy, can also amplify existing pressures.