Khama�s 48th anniversary Independence message
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
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Today, as we begin our two year countdown towards celebrating the Golden Jubilee of our independence, we may reflect upon how far we have come since 1966, but also what can be our next steps towards realizing the progressive vision of our Republic's founders.
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