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Response to the State of the Nation Address by His Honour the Vice President
Speech by Minister Masisi at the Official Opening of the SADC Communications Strategy Review Workshop
2012 State of the Nation Address
Remarks by Skelemani, at the Official Opening of the Struizendam Workshop
Statement by President Khama at the 8th Africa Governance Forum in Gaborone
Presidential Honours
Keynote Address by H.E. the President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama at the 8th BEAC meeting
Speech by Hon. Mokgweetsi E. Masisi - 18th Anniversary of South Africa's Freedom Day
Opening Remarks by President Khama at the 32nd meeting of the HLCC
Address by H.H. at handing over of Houses at Serinane and Malwelwe villages
Remarks by H.H. the Vice President opening the 4th Botswana SMME Conference
Remarks by Minister Masisi at Mmanaana School
Keynote Address by H.H. the Vice President @ the Official Opening of Railprk Mall
Speech by Minister Masisi at the opening of a DCEC trainging workshop
Keynote Address by His Honour Vice President Merafhe at Official Opening of The Mahalapye Police Station
Keynote Address by His Honour the Vice President Lt. General Mompati Merafhe, at the Official Launch of the Poverty Eradication Programme and Guidelines
Remarks by Minister Masisi at he Opening of the Old Apostolic Church Halls in Mmankgodi
Remarks by the Minister Masisi at the Gender Links BALA Awards Ceremony
Keynote Address by H.H. the Vice President at Opening of Regional Doing Business conference
Remarks by His Excellency The President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama to South East District Council
Speeches by President Khama and Michael Sata at today's Official Opening of Mogoditshane Secondary School
Keynote Address by H.H. the Vice President at CTO 6th E-Gov Africa Conference
Official Opening of the 15th Gaborone Mainline Church Choirs' music Festival by Minister Masisi
Keynote Address by His Honour, Lt. General Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe, at The Official Opening of Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort
COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY SPEECH FOR THE MINISTRY OF STATE PRESIDENT
Minister Masisi's Statement at Launch of MSP Youth Mainstreaming Strategy Launch
2012 Budget Speech
Keynote Address by H.E. the President at opening of Coal Roadmap Pitso
Keynote Address By H.H. the Vice President at the BDP Francistown Region Fundraising Dinner
Keynote address by Masisi at launch of Vision 2016 "Living the Vision" Campaign
Keynote address by the Minister Masisi at 2011 Limkokwing University-Botswana graduation
Remarks by H.E. the President at a State Banquet in honour of the Prime Minister of Mauritius
Remarks by Masisi, at UCCSA Francistown fundraising
Keynote address by H.E. the President at the opening of Ngoma Lodge
Acting President's Keynote address at the Judicial Conference
H.H. the Vice President's remarks at the opening of the Meeting of SADC Agriculture Ministers
Remarks by Minister Masisi @ Opening of Pan-African Reading for All conference
Keynote Address by H.E. the President at the opening of the 34th National Congress of the BDP
Remarks by H.H. the Vice President at the opening of The Riverside Hospital Kidney and Dialysis Centre, Francistown
Remarks By Michelle Obama At Women's Leadership Luncheon (From US State Dept)
Remark by H.E. the President at Kgaklagadi District Council, Tsabong
Address by the Minister For Presidential Affairs & Public Administration @ SADC Telcomm, Postal and ICT Ministers Meeting in Gaborone
H.E. the President at the U.S. Congressional International Conservation Caucus Members Dinner on receiving Teddy Roosevelt Award
Remarks by Hon Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, MP, on the occasion of the Russian Federation National Day
Key note address by the Acting President, Mompati Merafhe, at the opening of the 2011 Letsema conference
Statement by the Acting President,H.H. the Vice President,at briefing of Ntlo-ya-Dikgosi on the strike
Keynote Address By H.H. The Vice President at The Ground Breaking Ceremony of Cresta Mahalapye Hotel, Mahalapye
Statement by CPSR for PSP @ the conclusion of the Botswana E-Government Stakeholder
Remarks by Hon. Minister Masisi at Anti-Tobacco Network Launch
Keynote Address by the Permanent Secretary to the President, Mr. Eric Molale, at this afternoons opening of e-Government Stakeholders Conference
Address by the Hon. Mininister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration at the E-Governemnt Strategy Stakeholders Conference
Vice President's Keynote address to BDP national Youth Executive Committee seminar
H.E. the President's at the opening of the Commonwealth Conference for Heads of African Anti-Corruption Agencies
H.H. the Vice president's remarks at 'National Culture Day Celebration in Mahalapye
Remarks by H.H. the Vice President the opening of the All Africa Junior Championships in Gaborone
Vote of Thanks delivered by the E-Government Controller at IST-Africa Conference
H.H. the Acting Vice President's remarks at Lions Convention in Selebi-Phikwe
Remarks by Assistant Minister Masimolole at the 22nd BOCCIM Secretaries Convention
Remarks by the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration at the UB health fair and sponsored walk
Remarks by H.E. the President on the occasion of Cabinet Meeting
Welcome Remarks by The Acting Vice President during visit to DTC by The President of Malawi
Acting Vice President at Pluczenik Polishing Facility Groundbreaking
H.E's Address at the Inaugural Market Day
Assistant Minister Masimolole at Launch of the study on People With Disabilities
Remarks by the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration at World TB Day Commemoration
Statement by H.E. the President at the State Luncheon in honour of the King of Sweden
Speech by Hon. Minister Masisi at Saturday's Dulux "Lets Colour Project"in Old Naledi
Minister of Presidential Affairs and public Administration at ta the 5th GEO Conference
Acting Vice President at the opening of the Mahalapye-Kalamare Road
H.E. at the opening of the 5th Global Electoral Organisation Conference
Masisi address at donation ceremony at Hukuntsi
Speech by the Minister for PAPA at the Committee of Supply Ministry
Remarks by H.H. the Acting Vice President at the Opening of the E & M Dada Clinic
2011/12 Budget Speech
Key note address by the hon. minister of trade and Industry opening the National Consultative Workshop on Public Service Broadcasting
Keynote address by Hon. Minister for Presidential affairs and Public Administration at 'Bana ba Mmala" Festival
H.E. the President's Christmas and New Year Message to the Nation in 1) English and 2) Setswana
Remarks by H.E. the President at the openig of new CA Sales Warehouse
Remarks by the Hon. Minister Motsumi at signing of Partnership aggreement to fight HIV/AIDS
H.H. the Vice President's Response as Leader of the House to the 2010 State of Nation Address
Speech by His Excellency Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama, President of The Republic Of Botswana at the official launch of Jwaneng Mine's Cut 8 project
Opening Remarks by H.H. the Vice President at National AIDS Council
Statements by The Hon. Mokgweetsi Masisi and the Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. Ryoichi Matsuyama, on the Occasion of the Birthday of H.I.M. the Emperor of Japan
Remarks by the Hon. Minister Motsumi for international Day for People with Disabilities
H.E. President S.K.I. Khama's World AIDS Day Address
Remarks by H.E. the President at Official Launch of the Botswana Brand Public Education Campaign
Remarks by Assistant Minister Masisi at Remmogo Logo Launch
Remarks by H.E. the President at SADC Headquaters Opening
Remarkks by H.H. the Vice President at Luncheon for Chinese Vice President H.H. Xi Jingping
Remarks by H.E. the President delivered at Rainbow School
Remarks by H.E. the President at "Domi ke Yami" event
Remarks by H.E. the President at commissioning of the Caprivi Link Interconnector at Katima Mulilo, Namibia
State of the Nation Address-2010
Keynote address by H.H. the Vice President at IDEA Seminar on Electoral Design
Remarks by H.E. the President at the opening of 29th Meeting of the High Level Consultative Council
Remarks by H.H. the Vice President at EDD Pitso launch
Keynote Remarks by H.H. the Vice President at the Press Briefing on Poverty Eradication and Economic Diversification Drive
Remarks by President Khama at Japanese Business Federation
Address by H.H. the Vice President at International Poverty Eradication Day
Remarks by H.H. Vice President Botswana Caucus for Women in Politics AGM
Remarks by the Assitant Minister for Presidential Affairs and Administration at the Opening of the National Productivity Convention
Remarks by H.H. the Vice President (delivered by PS VP) at Tshole Trust Dinner
Speech By H.E. the President delivered at the opening of Business Seminar in Gauteng
Opening statements to the Media by 1) H.E. President J G Zuma of South Africa and 2) H.E. President S.K.I. Khama at the beginning of a Joint Press Conference
Toast remarks by 1) H.E. the President and 2) H.E. the President of South Africa Mr. Jacob Zuma at the State Luncheon in H.E. the President's Honour
Independence Day Message to the Nation by H.E. the President (English & Setswana texts)
Speech by H.E. President at the official opening of Tshabong-Middlepits-Bokspits Road at Gakhibana
Statement by H.H. the Vice President at Plenary of the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
Speech by the Minister Motsumi at the Camphill Community Trust 70th Anniversary at Otse
H.E. the President's Address at the Official Opening of the 11th National Business Conference
Opening remarks by His Honour Vice President Mompati S. Merafhe During His Meeting with UNDP Administrator Ms. Helen Clark
Remarks by His Honour Lt. General Mompati S. Merafhe on The Occasion of The Business Breakfast hosted by The Corporate Council on Africa
Address by The Hon. Minister Lesego. E. Motsumi, on the occasion of The Vision 2016 Awards giving ceremony
Remarks by H.E. the President at the Opening of Cabinet's meeting with the Central District Council
Statement by H.H. the Vice President at Global health Council Event focusing on Botswana's Integrated Health experience
Statement by H.H. the Vice President at high Level Plenary on MDGs, UN HQ, New York
Keynote Address by H.H. the Vice President at launch of Providing homes for the Needy project in Moshaneng
Remarks by H.E. the President at the opening of yesterday's joint meeting between Cabinet and the Southern District Council
Keynote Address Delivered by H.H. The Vice President @ The Official Launch of the Vision 2016 Awareness Month @ Jackalas No 1
Address by H.H. the Vice President at National AIDS Council Meeting
Address by Assistant Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration at Launch of Music Against Crime Initiative
Keynote Address by H.H. the Vice President at Aviation Conference opening
Vote of Thanks by Minister for Presidential affairs and Public Administration at ACHAP launch
Keynote Address by H.E. the President ACHAP launch
Remarks by H.H. the vice President at Fundraising dinner for Mochudi Resource Centre for the Blind
Remarks by H.E. the President at BDP Leadership Pitso
Remarks by the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security at Farewell Party for Leatile Dambe, Daphne Matlakala, and Tendekani Malebeswa.
KEYNOTE ADDDRESS BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL DIS DURING THE SECURITY ASSOCIATION OF BOTSWANA AGM
Remarks by H.E. the President at Diplomatic Reception
Remarks by H.E. the President at handover of a Clinic in Molepolole by A.S. Dada Foundation
Remarks by H.E. the President at Friday's bestowing of PH to Judge Tebbutt and Profile of Judge Tebbutt
Address by H.H. the Vice President at Awarding of Trophy to Tamocha School
Speeches delivered by H.H. the Vice President while in China
Speech by the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security for Official Launch of Police Service Corporate Development Strategy
Remarks by the Hon. Minister of Defence, Justice and Security on the occasion of
Opening Remarks by the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Hon. L. Motsumi at NSO scenario planning meeting
Remarks by H.E. the President Opening the 46th Zambia International Trade Fair
Remarks by H.E. the President at the opening of consultative meeting between Cabinet and members of the Kweneng District Council
Message by H.H. the Vice President at Thanksgiving Ceremony at St. John's Apostolic Faith mission in Sebina
Address by H.E. the Acting President/H.H. the Vice President at CEDA Brand launch
Statements by H.h. the Vice President opening the BEDIA Office in Mumbai and addressing African Diplomats in New Delhi
Remarks by H.E. the President at Damochujenaa
Address by President Khama to the BDP Youth Wing
Speech by H.E. the President at the Opening Ceremony of Botswana Police Service Senior Officers Conferance
Speech by Minister Seretse on the Mutual Assistance and Extradition Workshop May 2010
Speech by H.E. the President at opening of BDP Party National Council meeting
Remarks by the Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Honourable Lesego Ethel Motsumi, at the Launch of New IDM Logo, 20th May 2010
Welcome remarks by Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration at NHARSOC II Conference
Keynote Address By H.H. The Vice President at the Opening of the 2nd National HIV and AIDS...
Keynote address by the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, Hon. Dikgakgamatso N. Seretse at The Inaugural Forum of Forensic Pathology
Remarks by H.H. the Vice President at tonight's(07/05/10) Internal Auditors Dinner
Remarks by H.E. the President at the opening of today's (07/05/10) Agricultural Pitso
Remarks by Honourable Lesego Ethel Motsumi, at the Launch of eBotswana Television, GICC, Gaborone, 6th May 2010
Opening Remarks by H.H. the Vice-President at today's (04/05/10) Press Briefing.
Opening Remarks by Minister of Defence, Justice and Security @ Retreat of the Parliamentary Committee on Intelligence
Text of statement issued by H.E. the President in his capacity BDP Party President
Statement by H.E. the President at the 2010 SACU Summit in Windhoek
Address by former President Mogae at opening of Climate Change Conference
H.H Lt. Gen. Mompati S. Merafhe at the Official Ground Breaking Ceremony of the Bridgetown Resort, Kazungula.
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H.H. the Vice President's Response as Leader of the House to...
13/12/10

Transcript of the Response by the Leader of the House and Vice President of the Republic, H.H. Lt. Gen. Mompati Merafhe: in response to the 2010 State of the Nation Address, in which His Honour decried the quality of debates in Parliament, and also discussed the challenges facing the country and Government’s effort to address them. NB: The transcript below is from the Hansard, but without interventions/interruptions...

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