BDF �rockets� steal pre-independence thunder

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) firecrackers provided the magical moment of the night
Botswana Defence Force (BDF) firecrackers provided the magical moment of the night

The pre-independence opening activities at the National Stadium on Monday were a bit cold until the Botswana Police Brass Band took to the field.

Within a short period the crowd started cheering the men in uniform, who combined artistry with discipline to produce the most scintillating parade on the night.

But the thunder was quickly stolen by their ‘senior’ brothers from the barracks, with their firecrackers, which provided the magical moment of the night.

Editor's Comment
Kudos to Botswana Police Service, other security entities

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.”– Theodore RooseveltThrough the two-day event, over 700 athletes from 40 countries, and multitudes of spectators gathered in Gaborone to witness a world-class sporting spectacle.Beyond the medals and performances on the track, Botswana won something equally important: international respect. One of the key pillars behind the success was the sterling work done by the...

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