State Of The Nation Address 2018 [Full Text]

Monday, November 05, 2018

President Mokgweetsi Masisi delivering the State of the Nation Address PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

State Of The Nation Address by President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi to the First Meeting of the Fifth Session Of The Eleventh Parliament

1. Mister Speaker, before I address this august House, I would like to request that we observe a moment of silence in remembrance of those who have departed during the course of the year. Amen.

2. Mister Speaker, may I, on behalf of the nation, and indeed this house, wish our dear Madam Speaker a speedy recovery as she has taken ill. Let me thank you for your diligent commitment to efficiency and team work as you so seamlessly stepped in and up as you stand in for her.

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State Of The Nation Address 2018 [Full Text]

State Of The Nation Address by President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi to the First Meeting of the Fifth Session Of The Eleventh Parliament

Nthaile misinformed Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Butterfly, Khama says

New military justice system to transform discipline in the army

MISA Botswana condemns emerging threats to media freedom

Bushfire Festival to ignite cultural celebration in the heart of Kgalagadi

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FNB Premiership on a knife-edge

'Ntungamili has always had genuine love for tennis'

Gov’t won’t apologise to Butterfly

Child protection needs more than prevailing laws