The Honourable Assistant Minister Keletso Rakhudu for Education & Skills Development and also Member of Parliament for Gaborone North; The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana- Professor Lydia Saleshando; President International Reading Association (IRA)-Prof Vickie Risko Vice President IRA Prof Carrice Cummins Chaiperson- IDC-Africa, Africa Chapter: Dr Janet Condy President; Reading Association of Botswana-Ms Penelope Moanakwena; Members of the Media;  Distinguished guests; Ladies and gentlemen...