A letter to “Toothpick” 

Dear ‘little Champ – T.P’ 

I’ve been thinking about you lately—not just as the handy little tool you are, but as someone who could change the game for many Batswana including those in rural villages. Well, you have been a silent but ever-present part of our daily lives, often overlooked, yet essential. You often travel far and wide, crossing borders and oceans, only to land in the hands (and teeth) of Batswana who depend on you after every meat festivities. 

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