Unemployment Threatens Attainment Of MDGs - Merafhe
Monday, October 29, 2007
Speaking at the celebration of the 62nd birthday of the United Nations Organisation in Lentsweletau last Thursday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mompati Merafhe, said a raft of factors would impede Botswana's move towards the eradication of poverty.
Merafhe said unemployment, recurring drought and HIV/AIDS were putting a huge strain on the country's limited resources.
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