29 Sep 2016

A ceremony meant to honour Batswana who contributed significantly to Botswana over the past 50 years has started at Gaborone International Convention Center (GICC) today (September 29).

In an interview this week,  Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Ms Kebonye Moepeng said the awards ceremony was held in recognition of founders of this nation whose contribution has taken teh country thus far.

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.

Among the 75 award recipients are former 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 from various sectors of the economy.

Meanwhile, some Heads of State and governments, as well as dignitaries from other countries are expected to start jetting in this morning for the golden jubiliee celebrations. ENDS