ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA.(PHOTO)

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 ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA A Zimbabwean couple has been deported from Botswana after secretly burying their child without notifying authorities. Motilinah Mpofu and Christopher Ncube were convicted on Thursday of concealing a death after they allegedly dug a grave for their child in the dead of night. The Gaborone court heard the child had died suddenly. Instead of reporting the death to police, health officials, or traditional leaders, the couple quietly buried the youngster and hoped no one would find out. But the secret did not stay buried for long.   Police moved in and arrested the pair. In sentencing, the court ordered that the couple be taken to the Plumtree Border Post for deportation to Zimbabwe.  Top Botswana lawyer Winnie Masitha who offered the couple free legal representation during the trial, confirmed the deportation to BTV News. Masitha believed that the matter should not be viewed only through the lens of crim...

MEXICO’S DEADLY FLOODS HIGHLIGHT GAPS IN SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SYSTEMS. (PHOTO).


 Mexico’s deadly floods highlight gaps in severe weather warning systems

Recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which have claimed at least 72 lives and left dozens missing, are highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s ability to warn residents of severe weather in time. Authorities have described last week’s floods and landslides as unpredictable, while residents reported never experiencing anything similar. Researchers note that what was once considered extreme or unusual weather is increasingly normal due to climate change, making timely preparation and warning systems essential.

Experts point to gaps in both technology and public awareness. Mexico lacks sufficient river-level monitoring equipment and comprehensive weather radar coverage, limiting the precision of forecasts. Even when forecasts exist, officials often fail to implement robust prevention strategies for compounded weather events. In Veracruz, for example, the forecasted rainfall the day before the rivers overflowed was nearly eight inches, but actual rainfall tripled that amount, and many residents were caught off guard. Observers stress that education and training are critical: civil defense alerts must be accompanied by public understanding of the risks, much like earthquake warnings that have become more widely comprehended over the decades. As cleanup and rescue efforts continue, officials emphasize that effective preparation and communication can prevent disasters from turning deadly.

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