Archive for April, 2009

Khama Directive Works Wonders for Top Artist

Kefilwe Mokopane, one of Botswana’s visual artists says that President Ian Khama’s directive that government ministries should buy artworks from locals has turned the tide for many artists including himself.
According to Mokopane, ever since the directive was issued, some government ministries and parastatals have commissioned him to do a number of projects for them – [...]

Botswana: Of the Khamas, By the Khamas, for the Khamas

President Ian Khama celebrates his 56th birthday today on completion of seven months in the highest office. In his 10 years in politics he has served only at the highest levels of government – previously as vice president – and the ruling Botswana Democratic Party where he quickly rose to the position of chairman before [...]

Khama’s Bag Of Mixed Results And Unpredictability

President Ian Khama has redefined the key fundamentals to the advancement of Botswana to fit into what he has termed ‘the four Ds’; Democracy, Development, Dignity and Discipline.
Eager to take the country to a higher development trajectory; the Commander-in-Chief has since sought to emphasise discipline and a sense of national pride as fundamentals that if [...]

Khama presents 10 000 flags

President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama on Friday presented the national soccer team, the Zebras Supporters Club with more than 10 000 miniature Botswana flags as a symbol of his relentless support for the development of football in the country.
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Mr David Fani commended the President whom he described [...]

Khama allays privatisation fears

President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama has dispelled fears that privatisation of state enterprises may result in unaffordable and poor quality services.
The President was responding to concerns raised by residents of Lentsweletau at a kgotla meeting on Thursday. They had stated that private companies were only interested in profits and will charge fees beyond [...]

Khama appreciates Aussie support

Botswana is honoured to host the Governor General of Australia as this marks an important milestone in the relations of the two countries. This was said by the President, Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama at a state luncheon hosted for the visiting Australian Governor General, Ms Quentin Bryce on Monday in Gaborone. The President [...]