Only innovation can save Botswana
Thursday, February 02, 2017
No matter how deep De Beers and other mineral explorers look, the minerals will at some point become depleted and during their lifespan, they are exposed to global price fluctuations that have in the past rocked our fragile economy.
It is to government’s credit that the revenues from the mining miracle have been spent in supporting the pillars of a diversified economy, namely the development of primary and secondary infrastructure, investment in education and skills development, as well as the support of critical alternative sectors such as financial services and manufacturing.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...