HRDC JOINS THE NATION IN CELEBRATING BOT50+1

Independence Day in many formerly colonised Countries symbolises a day of hope. It is a day celebrated across the world by developing countries to appreciate the successes made by their Governments. 51 years after Botswana obtained its independence from England, the day is still celebrated and cherished by citizens. 

HRDC Independence Day in many formerly colonised Countries symbolises a day of hope. It is a day celebrated across the world by developing countries to appreciate the successes made by their Governments. 51 years after Botswana obtained its independence from England, the day is still celebrated and cherished by citizens. 

If one was to travel to any village in the Country on the 30th of September, one would find the local people gathered at their ‘Kgotla’. The day would be characterised by ululations, dance, music alongside cooking and slaughtering of beasts by men in the village.

Children would be playing games and elders of the village would be telling stories reminiscing on how life was before independence and cherishing historic moments.

Speaking during the Golden Jubilee Celebration in 2016 and also in 2017, His Excellency the President Lieutenant General Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama said, ‘’Let us therefore, today pay humble tribute to the founding patriots who started us on our journey towards achieving a ‘United and Proud Nation.’ Today’s Botswana is thus the legacy of visionaries who had the confidence to ignore the many sceptics who insisted that we were then too poor, too small and too weak. When others saw hopelessness, those Patriotic Pioneers were empowered by hope and wisdom. Above all they had faith in themselves and their fellow citizens.’’ The Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) like many organisations in Gaborone traditionally take part in the celebrations at the National Stadium. Staff of HRDC also wore Botswana colours every Friday leading up to the 30th of September. This year, there was a float procession where organisations showcased their mandate through their creativity telling their corporate story.

 

 

 

 

 

News Date: 
Saturday, September 30, 2017