State Funeral For Former President Masire Slated For Thursday In Kanye

Members of the public are informed that a State funeral will be held in Kanye on Thursday 29th for the late former president QKJ Masire.

Members of the Public are further informed that a Memorial Service will also be held in Gaborone for the Former President on Wednesday, the June 28, 2017. The time and venue of this service will be communicated later.

There will also be a Lying of State of the Former President at Parliament on Tuesday the June 27, 2017, to allow the public to pay their respects.

In the meantime flags shall remain flying at half mast during the time of mourning, while books of condolence will remain open at Parliament, all District and Sub-District Headquarters and at all Botswana diplomatic missions abroad. – Botswana Government