01 Oct 2023

It is through Botswana’s founding fathers that Botswana enjoys peace, stability and economic growth since independence, says Kgosi Kgari III of Bakwena.

Speaking at Molepolole main kgotla to celeberate Botswana’s 57 anniversary on September 30, Kgosi Kgari III said at independence, Botswana was among the world’s poorest countries, ravaged by severe drought, with little prospects for prosperity.

He said under the leadership of Sir Seretse Khama, the country managed to stay afloat and eventually over the years, reached a middle- income status.

Now under the Presidency of Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi and through the Mindset Change Campaign, the country desires a high income status, he said.  

Kgosi Kgari said steps were taken at independence, to educate Batswana so that they could help develop the country, thus leading to the development of health sector and other infrastructure.

Botswana’s future was bleak at independence due to disease outbreaks and shortage of food but the leadership would to tire to devise effective solutions, and that they did.

Perhaps the country’s dark moment was when HIV and AIDS ravaged and Kgosi Kgari said former president, Mr Festus Mogae fought to save the lives of Batswana by availing antiretroviral drugs.

He further urged the nation to embrace Mindset Change, to help them prosper and play a meaningful role in Botswana’s economy.

At the same venue, pastors from different congregations prayed for the country and encouraged the nation to thank God for the peace and stability it enjoyed.

The prayers were organised by the Minister’s Fraternal.

Elsewhere, Bakwena celebrated in their own dikgotla.  Molepolole South MP, Mr Kabo Morwaeng provided food to all dikgotla in his constituency.

Molepolole North MP, Mr Oabile Regoeng urged residents to jealously guard the country’s tranquility for the benefit of future generations. Ends