Re-elect me as your President – Masisi
Sharon Mathala | Wednesday April 10, 2024 12:19
Speaking at the inaugural Ngamiland Field Farmers Day launch just five kilometres outside Nokaneng village in the northwest, he emphasised the importance of mindset change in farming and value chain development for food security in Ngamiland. 'Ga e kake yare nako e chaile jaana abo lere le changer coach, ga keitse gore le tla bo le irang. Legone o bona gore goa butswa, goa goariwa. Le tla bo le batla go ijesa (We're almost there, don't change your coach at the 11th hour. You see that progress is being made, prosperity is within reach. You'll want to see it through),' said Masisi. He pledged to 'make things better,' encouraging Batswana to support his government's initiatives. 'Our policies and programmes are designed to benefit you, Batswana. We're focused on creating jobs and improving quality of life,' Masisi said.
'These initiatives are for your benefit. Last year, we launched Temo Letlotlo, and at the end of this month, I'll be launching Thuo Letlotlo in Serowe. These are all aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Motswana. Magokanye Letlotlo is also in the pipeline if I return to office after October. I encourage you all to take advantage of these opportunities,' he added.
Masisi cautioned Batswana against misusing the Chema Chema Fund, urging beneficiaries to use it to improve their businesses and repay the loan, adding 'I want these funds to benefit all Batswana. This P500 million should benefit everyone'. He also called on Batswana to hold him accountable for the promises made by him and his government.
The President also addressed challenges faced by farmers and residents in the northwest due to damage caused by wildlife to their fields. 'There is no farmer who is as resilient as a farmer from the northwest. There is no place in Botswana which has as much population of wild animals as in the northwest. 'There should be a co-existence between wildlife and humans,” he said.