Sunday, December 8, 2024

A Letter to the citizens of Botswana: Forging a path to resilience and prosperity

Today, our beloved nation stands at a crossroads, one of immense opportunity and responsibility. With the dawn of a new era under the leadership of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government, we find ourselves entrusted with the collective duty to shape Botswana’s future. While we celebrate the peaceful transition of leadership, we must also confront the challenges that lie ahead—stretched public finances, an undiversified economy, and over-reliance on state-provided services such as free education and healthcare.

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