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In the footsteps of an ultra-walker

Nelson Letshwene
Nelson Letshwene

Hiking and walking are increasingly popular amongst Batswana, not only as a way of keeping healthy, but as part of an adventure lifestyle. Mmegi Correspondent and avid hiker, MOMPOLOKI RANKGATE, speaks to a prominent fellow walker, NELSON LETSHWENE

The Makgadikgadi Night Walk, organised by Y-Care Charitable Trust this past weekend, attracted a large number of participants from different walks of life.

One of those in the crowd was Nelson Letshwene, who is better known as a prominent economist and economic commentator.

Editor's Comment
Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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