02 Oct 2022

Pupils need to work hard in their studies to help Botswana achieve its dream of building a knowledge-based economy.

Speaking during a motivational session organised for Kidz Academy International Standard Seven and Form Five pupils in Kanye on Friday, deputy school head, Ms Zeenat Madun said the academy had given the pupils the best in academics as well as necessary tools to improve life skills.

“I am sure that whatever you learnt in this institution will take you to limitless opportunities,” she said.

Ms Madun also informed pupils that they were entering a new world and she urged them to be enthusiastic and to have hope.

She said they should have ambition and fight hard until they fulfilled their dreams.

Imi Kgosiyang, a pupil at the academy, urged school mates to change their mindset.

She said they should be positive and trust themselves.

“Go out there and make history,” she said.

Imi also advised fellow pupils not to panic during examinations, saying they had been preparing for the moment for a long time.

“It is time to implement all that we have learnt and make our school and yourselves proud,” she said.

Another pupil, Olorato Molopo said challenges were there to mould them into versatile citizens.

She thanked the school for efforts to prepare them for examinations and tertiary institutions.

“Nothing good comes easy in life,” Olorato said.

For his part, senior information officer at the Department of Information Services in Kanye, Mr Keith Keti urged pupils to work hard to fulfil President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi’s vision of a  building a knowledge-based economy.

He advised pupils to focus on their studies as it would turn them into responsible leaders and meaningfully contribute to the economy in future.

“You are the drivers of our knowledge-based economy, focus on your studies,” he said.

Pertaining to those who wanted to pursue a career in journalism, Mr Keti said they had to have a way with words, noting that in order to achieve that they had to read extensively.

“A journalist should have a broader understanding of different issues, hence the need for extensive reading,” said Mr Keti.

He said professionalism, confidence, persistence and discipline were vital for one to become a good journalist.

“You must be trustworthy and people, including your employers, should have confidence in you,” he said. ENDS