Ratie is My Star 2024 winner
Friday, May 17, 2024 | 200 Views |
My Star 2024 winner Ratie
The Molepolole native also won herself a scholarship. Kgoboeng, who is also known as Ratie, taken from her middle name Oratile, told Arts&Culture that despite her talent, she had never thought of winning the My Star competition in her lifetime. “I never thought I would win the My Star competition.
It can only be by the Grace of God and I am really lost for words to explain just how honoured I am to hold such a prestigious title. The prize money I won and the scholarship will really be of great help and will improve the lives of people around me. I really love children with special needs and as a PTA secretary at Ledumang Primary School Special Education Department, I would love to help them out a little in the future,” she said.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...