Launch Of National Symbols

According to the ministry this initiative is in recognition of the significance and value of these species in the lives of Batswana. They contribute to sustaining community livelihoods and to the socio-economic development of our society. Each of these species is traditionally linked to our country’s cultural diversity and history in their own special way. The ministry recognises that such species should be recognised in order to raise their portfolio at national level considering their cultural heritage value and significance.

Of course the ministry has explained that the process of identifying national symbols in the form of a tree, grass and flower was done through consultations at kgotla meetings across the country. Ministries, independent departments and full councils were approached as part of the stakeholder consultation, according to the ministry’s statement.