Let's differ but in defference :: Mmegi Online

An article posted in the Fire Dog Lake Community Blog Site - "1,000 Words About Botswana" reads: "As we talked to locals in Gaborone, Botswana Capital City, people were so proud to talk about the things they love about their country. "We are free here, our country is so peaceful, you don't have to be afraid," said one.

"You can criticise the government, you have free speech, free elections," said another. Botswana is indeed an incredible country. Home to not only the most beautiful wildlife we've seen yet, including elephants, giraffes, impala, kudu, and warthogs, but also to the friendliest people. It is one of the most vibrant political democracies we've seen so far, a nation proud of its peace and stability".

The upbeat and affirmative foreword, prologue and overture captioned above is a true reflection of the selflessness of Batswana as reflected in their principle of 'botho'. It is also for 'botho' that Botswana is widely regarded as an exceptional African Success Story. As evidenced by economic and governance indicators, Botswana ranks amongst the highest in Africa in regard to political stability, control of corruption, government effectiveness, voice and accountability, regulatory quality, or rule of law (for example Commonwealth Business Council, 2009; World Bank Institute (WBI); Bertelsmann Foundation, 2008).

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