Lenyeletse Koma: End of an era

When the nation stood in ululation(s) anticipating the dawn of a new year, on the other hand, a new dawn away from earth was indeed setting in for one of Botswana’s gigantic opposition political figures, Lenyeletse Koma. He succumbed to death on December 31, 2025.

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.