22 Jul 2024

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi is expected to officiate at  the National Mindset Change one-year anniversary on July 30 in Seronga in Okavango District 

The upcoming commemoration, expected to be graced by representatives from all districts across the country and broadcast live, will be officiated by President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi.

The Mindset Change campaign, launched last year on July 20 by President Masisi in Zutshwa, aims to drive transformation by promoting a shift in attitudes and perspectives.

Against this backdrop, the nation will take stock of how effectively citizens have embraced the principles of mindset change in their daily lives in Seronga.

In an interview, Ms Tshegofatso Sejeso, the Okavango District Mindset Change coordinator, highlighted that the celebrations would serve as a measure of accomplishments to date and as a platform to strategise future efforts towards fostering a culture of self-reliance, innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

Ms Sejeso mentioned that the event would draw participants from all 31 districts in the country.

She elaborated on the two core concepts of the Mindset Change celebration being beautification and business ideas fostered by communities.

Under the beautification initiative, communities are encouraged to clean and enhance their surroundings, starting from individual yards, wards, villages, and extending to the entire district. 

On the other hand, the business idea concept promotes unity by engaging groups of at least five individuals with ideas requiring minimal capital, aimed at facilitating local growth.

Ms Sejeso confirmed that Okavango District communities had been briefed on these concepts, and the cleanest village in the district, along with the top five most viable business ideas, will be announced on July 24 in Shakawe.

 The winners will then vie for the national positions at the anniversary event in Seronga on July 30. ENDS