ESP facts and figures still unpacked

President Ian Khama gave the much anticipated update of the situation of the country in the last 12 months. Most interesting about the yesterday’s State of the Nation Address was the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) that has been on everyone’s lips since it was first announced at the Botswana Democratic Party congress a month ago.

The programme has triggered curiosity among citizens who want to know how it will improve their lives, how it will reduce the effects of unemployment, as well as improve the state of our infrastructure.

The President announced that the economy is expected to grow by just over four percent, far below what the government had hoped for.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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