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Kokorwe to be buried Wednesday

Glady Kokorwe
Glady Kokorwe

Former Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Kokorwe will be laid to rest in Phomolong on Wednesday (March 18), her family has confirmed.

Kokorwe passed away last week in Gaborone at the age of 78 after a brief hospital stay. Family members said burial arrangements have been finalised, with relatives, friends, and political leaders expected to gather in Phomolong to pay their final respects.

Her passing has drawn tributes from across the political spectrum, with many remembering her long career in public service and her role as one of the country’s most prominent women in politics.

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