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
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.
For too long, the state of many public schools has been a source of shame. We have all seen the pictures and heard the stories of broken windows, unreliable water and electricity, topped by classrooms that are not fit for proper learning. The establishment of the Education Infrastructure and Management Company Ltd (EIMC) signals that authorities are finally ready to take this problem seriously. We must commend the government for this initiative....