Creatives hope for good times under Masisi

Friday, November 01, 2019

As the BDP takes over it should show commitment to strengthen Botswana's arts and cultural sector. PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Last week when Batswana voted decisively for Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) led by Mokgweetsi Masisi, they elected a government that promised a major reinvestment in the arts and culture sector.

As Masisi is sworn in today as the President of Botswana for the next five years, he will then assemble his cabinet and a number of key players who will take Botswana forward.

Batswana have put their hopes in the elected government after winning the elections and it is time for Masisi’s administration to make good on his party’s election pledges.

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