Golden Jubilee torch hits historic Lobatse

Kruger
Kruger

LOBATSE: Lobatse mayor, Malebogo Kruger and the town residents welcomed the Botswana 50th anniversary roving touch yesterday.

Receiving the Golden Jubilee torch, Kruger said the movement was a big sign of victory since Botswana started with nothing.

“When our forefathers occupied this country we were nothing other than a desert and they  significantly took the country to where it is, particularly the three chiefs.  The three chiefs spearheaded development because they had faith in themselves and in their ambitions for this country. I therefore edge Batswana to retrospect themselves and contribute meaningfully for the betterment of our country,” Kruger said.

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