Botswana is been lauded as a true ‘shining example of democracy in Africa’, but when it comes to empowering women in politics the country is like most other African states. In fact, it is even worse – with little improvement since independence in 1965.
While the number of women holding key positions in the private sector and government parastatals has increased over the years, it is not the same with the number of women holding positions in politics. Read more
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