the monitor

OLDM GM’s charity walk towards sustainable future – Keorapetse

Speaker of the National Assembly and Çhief walker Dithapelo Keorapetse PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
Speaker of the National Assembly and Çhief walker Dithapelo Keorapetse PIC LESEDI MKHUTSHWA

ORAPA: The Orapa, Letlhakane, and Damtshaa Mine (OLDM) General Managers (GM) Charity Walk attracted over 2,300 participants to raise awareness and funds for water initiatives in the Boteti region.

During the OLDM GM’s charity walk held over the weekend, the Speaker of the National Assembly and chief walker, Dithapelo Keorapetse, emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing water challenges and promoting health and wellness in communities. According to Keorapetse, the walk is not only about raising funds for charity but also a reminder of the importance of health and wellness. "By walking together, we combine the spirit of giving with the pursuit of healthier lives. It truly demonstrates that caring for our communities goes hand in hand with caring for ourselves," he added.

Keorapetse quoted former president Festus Mogae's statement that Batswana are known for their spirit of Botho—respect, compassion, and a sense of duty to others.

Editor's Comment
Deadly weekend demands immediate vigilance

The heartbreaking reports carried elsewhere on this publication of a woman killed in Metsimotlhabe and four family members perishing near Metsimaswaana Bridge are, devastatingly, not isolated incidents. They represent the sharp, painful tip of a weekend that has seen far too many collisions, injuries, and losses on the roads. This alarming spike in fatalities is a screaming siren we cannot ignore. It compels a direct and urgent plea to every...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up