Record Presidential honours for artists

This is the first time that the annual Presidential honours went to more than just a single artist in a year.   Just last year, for instance, only Culture Spears received the presidential award.

A total of 27 outstanding individuals have been honoured by President Khama this year, amongst them Microsoft's Bill and Melinda Gates, for their contribution in the fight against HIV in Botswana.  The presidential honours are traditionally bestowed around September to commemorate Botswana's independence from Britain in 1966.