Khama inaugurated for second term

Hand on heart: Khama taking the Presidential Oath of Office PICS: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
Hand on heart: Khama taking the Presidential Oath of Office PICS: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

President Ian Khama has revealed that in a few days he will present before the newly elected Parliament a detailed blueprint of how his re-elected government proposes to continue along their path towards achieving their ideals for a better Botswana.

Speaking during his inauguration yesterday at the National Assembly, Khama said he would therefore confine himself to confirming what will be their governing priorities as they move Botswana forward.

“These priorities, which were set out in my party’s election manifesto, shall stand as this administration’s collective performance agreement with the nation. They include: job creation; food security, expanded land and housing ownership; access to quality education; economic empowerment and the eradication of poverty,” said Khama.

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