Govt agrees to fund Red Cross

Speaking at a meeting of the Southern Africa Partnership of Red Cross Societies (SAPRCS) in Gaborone yesterday, the Assistant Minister of Health, Gaotlhaetse Matlhabaphiri, said the government had approved the appeal for financial support.

"I'm pleased to inform you that the government has approved the appeal for an annual subvention to the Botswana Red Cross Society (BRCS) that will support the operational costs of the organisation," Matlhabaphiri said.