Botswana: Maele Defends Dignity of Re a Nyalana Marriages

Hukuntsi — The Minister of Higher Education, Mr Prince Maele, has called on the public to respect marriages conducted under the Re A Nyalana initiative, saying they carry the exact same legal rights and dignity as any other union.

Giving a keynote address at a mass wedding ceremony held in Ukhwi on October 16, where 10 couples were solemnised by the Office of the District Commissioner under the Re A Nyalana initiative, Mr Maele said it was unfortunate that some people undermined the programme…