Long-craved Gaborone in-person book fest returns
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 310 Views |
Gaborone Book Festival Co-founder and curator Phele PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
This year's event will run from September 15 to 17 with activities of the first two days held at Maitisong Theatre and the last one – the main fest day – scheduled for the University of Botswana (UB) Auditorium.
The edition's theme is aptly titled ‘The Reunion’.
“Your and my legitimacy relies on fighting corruption, discrimination and seeking justice.”– Imam KhameneiThis is laid bare in the recently released Auditor General’s report of 2023. The report highlights that government was plundered off millions of pula in wasteful expenditure and irregular procurement at a time when the country was grappling for every thebe to save its citizens. The report reveals that millions set aside for the...