Botswana Turns 49

Botswana this year celebrated her 49th year of Independence in most parts of the country. Having gained Independence from the British on 30th September 1966, Botswana now shines as a model of democracy, developments as well as a growing economy. She has grown in leaps and bounds from poor on no infrastructure to a well grown and well established country of peace and harmony.

This year’s celebration was the biggest and breath-taking as this beautiful Botswana makes a countdown to the 50th year of Independence. Celebrations were spotted all over the country especially at the Dikgotla where various activities were carried out to showcase culture and how Batswana align their dreams to the Vision 2016 pillars.

In other parts of the country, there were art exhibitions where art lovers could admire the artifacts and buy themselves great ornaments. In Gaborone there was a church service prior to the Independence day where different church denominations gathered at one place to pray for peace and unity and also celebrate in style the 49th year of Independence. On the eve, it was a fanfare as the young and old thronged the national stadium to celebrate Botswana’s 49th Independence. It was a colourful event filled with fireworks, music and eye catching performances. On the big day the national stadium was filled with national colours, a line-up of activities and later in the afternoon there was a football match between Botswana and Ethiopia. Ethiopia beat Botswana by three goals to two.