"The resultant decline in economic activity has negatively impacted government revenues which, in turn, compels Government to reprioritize its spending plans by redirecting financial resources to critical and urgent areas of need"

"“Until and unless you change the constitution, that in the constitution you have a requirement that there must be equality at all levels, you are not going to get it right.”"

"My ministry is aware of the multiple challenges faced by women, which seriously impede their progress in life."

"Empowering women would result in improving the lives of many households in the country and ultimately deal with pockets of poverty."

"It's about time that each and every health minister looks at sustainability as part of the modelling of any approach or any initiative."

"We will fight the virus with a passion that is relentless."

"HIV/AIDS is a personal challenge, a challenge affecting individuals, families and communities."

"My career in public health was motivated by the desire to ensure the availability and accessibility of treatment and care for underserved communities, particularly women, newborns, and children who are disproportionately at high risk of infection and death from many preventable diseases. I am excited to champion and support CHAI’s mission to improve healthcare for all regardless of where you were born, and its commitment to strengthen health systems around the world to ensure the sustainability of healthcare solutions it supports."

"The greatest injustice is lack of access to equitable health care. We believe we must play an important role for any health initiative, and citizens are responsible for their own health and that of their fellow countrymen."

"The effect on nurses of seeing so many patients die is devastating, If psychological needs and the learning needs of the caregivers are neglected, they may affect their effectiveness and confidence in their practice of care, therefore they."

"A new manual designed to help health care workers deal with the impact of HIV/AIDS has been launched in Botswana. Care givers Manual Launched, (5 April 2004) Retrieved 8 November 2021"

"“If people had huge tenders, assets they must pay tax and declare where they are getting the assets”"

"“because I thought the voice of women was not heard,” but also cautions that it is not an easy life. Candidates must often fund their own races, making financial security important. Women often get discouraged and quit politics,"

"You are either in chieftainship where there are certain laws and code of conduct such as being political because you are a chief for everybody or a politician"

"There is no such thing as Africa. To continue talking about Africa clouds our academia"

"Botswana is the most peaceful country on the African continent"

"I never want any woman to put herself down"

"Sometimes when I look at all the good that Rwanda is doing following the genocide, I think it is because they have women (in political office)"

"We need to move away from just talking about democracy---we need to talk about participation in democrary"

"From Botswana point of view we were democratic before we became independent"

"“May I emphasize that if nurtured with friendly regulatory framework and policies, the informal sector could boast economic growth and create the employment we critically desire. This will in the ultimate improve women’s participation in industrialization within the African Continent.""

"Let me assure you that my government will not relent in her effort to uproot violence against women and children. The COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity for us to recommit our efforts to achieve an end to GBV, which robs women and girls the privilege to enjoy their full birth rights and freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution of this country"

"They need a representative who will have enough time on his/her hands to (meet) their needs and interests. Someone who will have an ear inclined to (listen to) their (reasonable wants and) needs. Someone who will put forward motions and questions that represent their wishes and aspirations. I am that person. I am equipped, I am qualified and I am up to the task of being their representative. If elected my full attention will be dedicated to Bonnington North while President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi will be focusing on his duties. I will not be playing a dual role and people will not be seeing me all over the place except in Bonnington North"

"You were able to transcend the gender imbalance that many are still grappling with, and installed me not because I am a woman, but rather on the basis of birthright equity."

"I for one have been given a decision-making role as I was a member of the Gender Commission which speaks to issues of equality between a male and female, but I believe that I am doing well because I have been informed that the wish of the country’s leadership is to allow me to continue serving in the committee."

"Even the male fraternity here in Gamalete territory are highly involved in the fight against GBV hence my decision to quell the thinking down on those who thought the move might be a kind of GBV-related issue."

"It is my belief that it will continue this way, even those who will bring innovative ideas will be doing it in such a way that the use will still benefit Morafe in whatever way so much that our visionary fathers who bought this farm will be happy to see their legacy continuing to eternity."

"GBV is a community issue and for many women and girls, families and community members are the first line of defense against GBV, but because of the entrenched culture of silence many women and girls suffer in fear and silence,”"

"I have left active politics to be an advocate for vulnerable women and youth."

"The other factor is that there is still perception from the society that women cannot lead. This has resulted in many women not showing eagerness to contest for high political positions."

"There is a serious need for our legislators and political parties to seriously push for the development and implementation of policies meant to encourage women to contest for high political positions."

"Mma go nna mo gae mo Mahalapye go dirile gore ke kgone go bona gore batsadi ba palelwa ke go amogela bana ba bone ba di gay le di lesbian. Gone moo hela go dira gore bana ba itobe mo go bone fa ba bangwe ba palelwa ke go tla magaeng. Maikaelelo a mokgatho ke go bua gape ka go ba thusa tsela ya gore ba ka tshela jang mmogo e le ba lelwapa."

"Zimbabweans should learn from my country when it comes to elections. During election time there is peace and everything goes on in the normal way, without violence. I believe that as soon as Zimbabwe has elections, things will be back to normal"

"We will continue to assist Zimbabwe – but it does not mean we can solve its problems. If we don’t help our neighbour what will happen when our country is on fire?"

"The line of credit will assist Zimbabwe as it has no access to international lenders like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. It is vital that industries are resuscitated to create employment."

"...that gender equality is not just a phenomenon, but a reality that we all have to embrace if we are to achieve international, continental, regional and national sustainable development."

"Government alone cannot succeed. It is through efforts such as these that many dreams can be realised. I cannot express my happiness at the success of such a tournament because it does not only bring people together but it also helps expose the talent that we have."

"I commend the teaching of these virtues, "because they ensure that our nation's development is based upon a moral, ethical, and tolerant foundation."

"The oneness of humanity, the equality of boys and girls in the eyes of God, and the need for honesty and kindliness in their dealings with other people."

"Further the development of Botswana along moral and ethical lines."

"Democracy to me means government of the people, by the people and not government of the people, by men. Democracy by nature should be inclusive, with proportionate representation of most, if not all sections of the population of a country."

"The constitution of Botswana gives too much power to the President and we are the only country in the region, which is still stuck to this. The President appoints, fires, promotes and demotes army personnel."

"Do not look the other way when you see acts of violence; talk about it and say no you can't do that. If you look the other way, everything bad will happen. We can't live under the illusion that we didn't see it happen."

"“We truly express our gratitude to all the elderly persons of Botswana (alive and those resting) for the shape that they molded us into!”"

"Whatever you do, make sure it's your best. Everything I did was my best, hence I have no regrets. In Setswana, there is a saying: 'Susu ilela suswane go re suswane a go ilele.'"