A glimpse of Seretse Khama's legacy
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
The late Sir Seretse Khama was the first President of the Republic of Botswana. He inherited an impoverished and internationally obscure state from British rule and left it as a democratic and increasingly prosperous nation with a significant role in southern Africa.
Seretse Khama was born on1 July 1921 at Serowe in what was then the Bangwato Tribal Reserve of the Bechuanaland Protectorate.
This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...