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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>His Excellency, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has encouraged Batswana to preserve and celebrate their traditions to secure livelihoods and improve the well-being of communities. He said there was a need to protect natural and cultural heritage, whilst growing the economy and creating job opportunities.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking yesterday during the premier of Nkashi \u2013 The Race of the Okavango Documentary, President Masisi said that when preserving and celebrating traditions, the film industry should collaborate with people who know the country and the environment best. He added that by so doing, it ensures that communities benefit from and retain the knowledge that has been developed and passed on for generations.<\/p>\n

President Masisi said that the preservation of our natural environment will ensure sustainable development of the nation, adding that conservation of our beautiful natural landscape have been the government\u2019s key focus, and have resulted in significant achievements over time such as the ongoing protection of some of Botswana\u2019s most precious creations of nature.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Botswana. His Excellency, President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has encouraged Batswana to preserve and celebrate their traditions to secure livelihoods and improve the well-being of communities. He said there was a need to protect natural and cultural heritage, whilst growing the economy and creating job opportunities. 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