Local authors cry foul

Local writers have expressed concern that government is not doing enough to promote the literary arts in the country.

They cite the recent President's Day Holiday celebrations during which government splashed a lot of money on visual and performing arts activities in the country after President Ian Khama directed that 'two programmes of performing and visual arts be held to celebrate National Heritage Day and for the arts to be honoured for their contribution to cultural development'.  The celebrations ended at a glittering ceremony where Khama awarded the artists monetary prizes.

On the other hand, the only literary arts event that took place was the Bessie Head Heritage Trust, 2008 Literature Awards that were sponsored by Pentagon Publishers, a local publishing house, which were low-profile by comparison.

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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