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High hopes ahead of Boko’s maiden SONA

Friday, November 15, 2024 | 710 Views |

Boko at his swearing-in ceremony PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: On Tuesday, newly elected President Duma Boko will deliver his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA).

For the first time in many years the SONA is expected to draw significant attention for an array of reasons. It will be the first SONA by the UDC, an opposition coalition which ousted the BDP from 58-years of uninterrupted power a few weeks ago.

Boko will also be addressing an expectant nation that has been burdened by devastating economic challenges and deepening youth unemployment which is estimated to be over 32 percent. The country’s economic challenges have further been compounded by the declining diamond revenue base. Diamonds have anchored the country’s economy for decades.

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High hopes ahead of Boko’s maiden SONA

FRANCISTOWN: On Tuesday, newly elected President Duma Boko will deliver his much-anticipated State of the Nation Address (SONA).

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

Traditional doctor found hanging in a tree in Tewane

BPF should get house in order