The development comes as corruption allegations against past officeholders continue to surface. All eyes have now turned to the man leading the prosecutorial charge. Ngakaagae has assumed office at a critical moment for the justice system, with public confidence strained by years of perceived impunity.
Unlike many of his predecessors, the current DPP has opted for a hands-on approach, personally leading prosecutions in some of the most sensitive corruption cases instead of delegating them entirely to his legal teams. For years, we have rightly celebrated our world-class HIV response. The PMTCT programme has been its crown jewel, ensuring HIV-positive mothers could safely nurture their newborns without fear of transmission.
Now, a leaked memo exposes a terrifying reality that the lifeline has been frayed to breaking point. A key warehouse in Francistown stands empty, and access is being rationed. Official reassurances about expected consignments ring hollow to…
