Khama assures 'queens' of state sponsorship

Emma Wareus and Amantle Montsho look set to get sponsorship of their choice as a reward by government for their international achievements that have put Botswana on the world map.

President Ian Khama made this announcement when addressing Rainbow English Medium School students with Wareus, who graduated from the same school last year.

"Let me take this opportunity to congratulate you on behalf of the whole nation for the achievement you recently acquired when you were overseas. I hope they informed you that when I was delivering the State of the Nation address I said starting with yourself and Montsho, our gold medallist, government would want to reward such achievements obtained on the international stage by offering you a sponsorship of your choice," the President said.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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