Khama shuns independence celebrations

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Contrary to tradition, President Ian Khama, who came to power in April ,did not mark this year's Independence Day on September 30 with pomp and pageantry.

The National Stadium in Gaborone, which over the years has become the platform for colourful Independence Day celebrations was empty with no activity. There were no Botswana Defence Force firecrackers and war games, no police bands or traditional dancers.

Save for the message he read on Botswana television, Khama kept a very low profile on Independence Day.

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