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Going green: Pheko-Moshagane PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
Mmegi: You recently participated in the National Renewable Energy Dialogue at which Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe made his inaugural remarks. Why was it important for the Bank to participate in this dialogue?
Pheko-Moshagane: The bank's participation in the National Renewable Energy Dialogue was driven by our commitment to supporting sustainable development and fostering a green economy in Botswana. This platform provided a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, and community representatives, to discuss actionable strategies for advancing renewable energy solutions in the country.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...