Parliament adopts motion to celebrate women

The Member of Parliament (MP), Kanye South Abram Kesupile, said erecting a statue in honour of women would be in dedication of and recognition of the contributions made by women to the nation.  He said the statue would not be created in the likeness of any specific woman, but should be a piece of art that reflects all the women of Botswana. 

The statue would not only serve to stimulate debate on issues, such as poverty, weak presence in leadership positions and cultural barriers preventing progress, Kesupile said.  He added that the statue would also communicate the nation’s vision in working towards an equal society that recognises women’s contribution to development.