Stitch in time for education
Friday, March 27, 2015
The initial goals of this investment, as outlined by the founding president, were to ensure that Batswana are given the skills required to run the country once the colonial authorities had left office.
In Seretse Khama’s own words: “The Colonial Government failed to recognise the need to educate and train our people so they could run their own country. We did not inherit any properly equipped institutions for vocational training even at the lowest level of artisan skills”.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...