A Letter to Oodi College of Arts and Botswana’s technical colleges

‘Dear moulders of artists’

I write to you at a time when Botswana stands on the cusp of a new era—one that demands both innovation and diversification to keep our economy resilient and forward-looking. For too long, our nation has depended heavily on diamonds for revenue, infrastructure development, and economic growth. While this precious resource has undoubtedly served as the backbone of our prosperity, it is now more important than ever to amplify other sectors and broaden our horizons. In this pursuit, technical colleges and brigades hold the key to unlocking our country’s vast, untapped potential.

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