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Aging gracefully: The author argues that old age is a badge of honour FILE PIC
Aging gracefully: The author argues that old age is a badge of honour FILE PIC

According to the latest population census report, there are over 165,000 people in Botswana who are 60 years and older.

Furthermore, according to this report, while just 10 years ago, the annual rate of increase for this age group was 2.86 percent, now it is 4.36 percent, almost double the one of the previous decade.

Put somewhat differently, more and more people in Botswana, as elsewhere, are living long enough to be old, as old age is generally accepted to begin at the age of 60.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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