BotswanaPost launches kgotla stamps
Thursday, December 08, 2016
Kgotla stamps PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The four stamps were designed under four different themes being traditional adjudication, information dissemination, coronation of a chief and dikgafela harvest celebration. Onica Lekuntwane designed the stamps art and they are sold at 50 thebe, P4.00, 90 thebe and P10 respectively.
Speaking during the unveiling of the stamps, the CEO of BotswanaPost Cornelius Ramatlhakwane said the stamps are the ambassadors of the country because they disseminate information about culture, people, landmarks and society, among others. “We want to refocus the kgotla because it contributes to the development of the community,” he said.
At home, Botswana is still lagging in many aspects despite some steps taken to fix the situation. Those living with disabilities are often ignored and shut out from basic rights, access to services, or social participation. A motion tabled in Parliament by Kgatleng Central Member of Parliament, Mpho Morolong, calling for the introduction and adoption of sign language as an official language in Botswana is indeed a welcome development.The deaf...