When addressing the Francistown City tourism launch recently, Gaolathe shared the city’s rich history, from ancient settlements to its role in liberation struggles, and encouraged the development of heritage walks, eco-tourism, and cultural festivals to boost the local economy. Gaolathe noted that Francistown, though often overlooked, has been a place of human activity for many years. The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis.
Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for…
