Khama's roadmap for Botswana

Let me from the outset pay tribute to Rre Mogae as he begins his retirement after years of exemplary service to our nation.

When looking back at his lifelong commitment to national service, it is hardlysurprising to anyone that he eventually ascended to the highest office in the land. Rre Mogae's achievements and the legacy he will bequeath us are well documented, as indeed outlined in his last State of the Nation Address in November last year.  Immense strides in areas such as economic management, gender equality, HIV/AIDS, infrastructure development and social transformation, to mention but a few, have been made under his stewardship of our country.  As president, Rre Mogae was recognised locally and abroad for these achievements.  He can boast an admirable track record that serves as an example for future leaders of this country and elsewhere in the international community. 

*An example of Rre Mogae's wise leadership is best re-stated by his own words during his last State of the Nation Address when he said and I quote "I have not allowed political expediency and the pursuit of populism to cloud my judgement and service to the nation.  For the road to political expediency and populism may be lined with cheering crowds, but in the end we cannot escape the cold hard facts of our limitations as a developing country. Harsh punishment awaits a nation that spends unwisely in pursuit of immediate gratification rather than sustainable development", end quote.  These are indeed wise words, and words I wish to identify myself with.  On behalf of the nation, Rre Mogae, I wish to thank you Rraetsho for all you have done, and we wish you all the best in your retirement.  Please feel free to call on me at anytime to render advice on any issue, and I hope I too can call on you for the same.

Editor's Comment
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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