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From 6 July 2006, a graphic version of the current edition is available at the Daily News Online web site.

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An embarrassing incident occurred recently during Village Health Committees competitions at Etsha Six in the Okavango area.

When the gathering was asked to sing the anthem there was a hushed silence from the audience until after a few minutes when somebody started singing.

But lo and behold it was a different tune. She was belting out the South African National Anthem.

The master of ceremonies for the day could not hide his disappointment.

Gabofele Kgatlwane said it hurts that after so many years of self-rule, some Batswana can not sing the anthem.

Also he said it was disheartening that they are familiar with other countries anthems.

Kgatlwane, who is a teacher at Etsha Six Primary School, urged Batswana to pull up their socks and promote their country to enhance national unity.

He urged Batswana to sing the anthem in all official occasions such as kgotla meetings and seminars instead of only when senior government officials come to address them.

The day was officially opened by the Maun Tebelopele Centre manager, Setshwano Airwa, who urged residents to test for HIV/AIDS at an early stage.

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