Villagers dispersed at the Merafhe Serowe home
Friday, January 09, 2015
The late Merafhe
As per tradition, people continued to flock to the Merafhe homestead following the announcement of the passing on of the former vice president.
Prior to the announcement, people just sat in the compound waiting for the normal prayer session, but an announcement would later be made.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...