A better govt in 2016

Friday, January 08, 2016

This year marks a very important milestone in the history of this great republic as we celebrate 50 years of independence. The celebrations kicked off last year with the launch of the roving torch (molelo wa kgolagano) and a steering committee for the golden jubilee.

We will be celebrating our independence day for the 50th time. Some projects are set to be commissioned to coincide with the celebrations to recognise their importance to this nation.

Amid that fanfare, we have observed that there are important things that if left unchecked have potential to contaminate the jolly mood, such as shortage of water, shortage of electricity, long queues in government facilities such as hospitals and other offices.

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A better govt in 2016

This year marks a very important milestone in the history of this great republic as we celebrate 50 years of independence. The celebrations kicked off last year with the launch of the roving torch (molelo wa kgolagano) and a steering committee for the golden jubilee.

IEC vs Opposition 'ballot box escort' judgment today

Let us all go to vote

Sanlam urges Botswana to expand tax base

BMWU energy firm put on hold

De Beers pushes for festive season rebound

Batswana react to presidential debate

BITRI’s Kanye plant retrofits local cars into EVs

Bobirwa UDC threatens court action

Let us all go to vote