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.
Whilst we join Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) and other stakeholders in commending the rise in top grades, a testament to the unwavering effort of many teachers and pupils, this progress is fundamentally shadowed by a failing that shames our society. The stark, persistent urban-rural divide is not just a statistic, but an active betrayal of thousands of young Batswana.The figures are a damning indictment. When pass rates in...