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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
Tana project a welcome development

Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...

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