28 Sep 2016

Those who have made outstanding contribution in building Botswana over the past 50 years shall be recognised at a special ceremony in Gaborone today.

In an interview, secretary for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Ms Kebonye Moepeng said the awards ceremony would be held in recognition of founders of this nation

Ms Moepeng said the awards celebration shall be held under the Golden Jubilee BOT50 theme; ‘United and Proud nation’ to appreciate togetherness, peace and stability and the progressive growth that Botswana has enjoyed for the past 50 years in various sectors of the economy.

She said it was against this backdrop that President Lt Gen Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama saw it fit to bestow honours on the first state Presidents of Botswana, Vice Presidents, First Cabinet, First Parliament, First members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi members, First ladies, members of the First Legislative Council as well as Pioneers in various sectors of the economy.

She said a total of 75 recipients shall be rewarded for their contribution to building ‘Botswana that we see today.’  Ms Moepeng said, “Botswana is a shining democracy today because its foundation is firmly anchored on respect for the rule of law, civil liberties and Botho, which Batswana are known for.”

Ms Moepeng highlighted that Botswana has been able to develop over the years because of continuity and good governance structures in place.

“There is continuity in what other leaders have done in the past and this ensured development as they implemented what the other had started and improved on where they left,” she said. ENDS