Duma Boko

“We look forward to having a massive project, or a number of massive projects, commence in Botswana. We are committed to ensuring that this happens, and happens quickly. We give our assurance that Botswana is ready, willing, and able”

“We, for our part as governments, must appreciate the biggest challenge that leadership has faced. It has not been a lack of ideas or an appreciation of what the policy and legal environment should be. It has been a failure to implement those ideas”

“African investors, African thinkers, African intellectuals, and African entrepreneurs are responsible. We hold them eminently responsible for the development, and therefore the underdevelopment, if that eventuates, of the African continent,”

“The medical supply chain as run by the central medical stores has failed”

“Children respond to kindness, This cycle perpetuates gender-based violence from an early age”

“Applying corporal punishment without explanation or teaching children to understand their responsibilities only causes them to neglect those duties”

“It must be noted that the current prices often are inflated five to 10 times, and under the current economic conditions, this scenario is not sustainable.”

“Everybody who was buying diamonds bought them without knowing where they came from or caring about the story of the people that own these diamonds. When you tell them about Botswana, nobody knows about it. That was a mistake that we allowed”

“We must develop, we must make agriculture the revolutionary engine of our economy”

“Let us continue to succeed many times beyond the low standards that others have expected of us, let us continue to develop our talents and abilities and speak so loudly that the whole world will fail to ignore our voice”

“I encourage all of you Batswana, to increase peace and harmony in our homes, to be healing weaknesses in the lives of others, every day. Take the other cheek if necessary.”

“SOEs must embrace technology, efficiency, and innovation to achieve global competitiveness”

“We are moving to a point where no mineral will leave this country without being processed”

“We must not allow the uncertainties of today to deter us from tomorrow's opportunities”

“We must confront the obstacles facing our citizens and leverage our collective strengths to secure a prosperous future amidst a volatile global economic environment characterized by rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and tightening monetary policies”

“Peace and stability in Africa must be anchored on accountable and responsive governance”

“We want to celebrate these heroes for one day and dedicate just a day to them for what they have achieved for the country”

“The SADC region continues to face power shortages due primarily to inadequate infrastructure development across the board, and in recent times, the debilitating effects of climate change”

“From small and medium enterprises to global investors, we invite you to partner with us, not only to build infrastructure but to also cultivate the talent and knowledge necessary to sustain it”

“The time for talk is over. It’s time to act! Let’s work together to build a future where every home, business, and industry in SADC has access to clean, affordable, and reliable energy”