Gaothusi: A Beacon of Hope for Botswana
Sunday, March 31, 2024 | 10450 Views |
Anicia Gaothusi. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG.
Her message to fellow country men and women is simply to embrace creativity and celebrate diversity of Botswana's culture.
Botswana has always been a country with rich culture and tradition as well as a vibrant arts scene that continues to thrive and evolve. In recent years, the country has seen a rise in young talent emerging in various fields, from music and dance to fashion and visual arts. One such rising star is Anicia Gaothusi, the newly crowned Miss Botswana 2024, who is set to make a significant impact on the country's healthcare scene. Gaothusi is not just a pretty face; she is a force to be reckoned with in the world of beauty pageants.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...