MASISI ON GLOBAL EXPO BOTSWANA 2020
It is indeed an honour for me to address you this morning on this momentous occasion, marking the official opening of the Global Expo Botswana 2020. I am delighted to have virtually joined all participants at this event. 2. The theme for this year’s Global Expo, “Using Disruptive Tech to Shape the New Normal in the era of Covid-19 and Beyond,” could not have been more relevant as the world has now focused attention on innovative solutions to address the global outbreak of COVID-19. 3. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, it has now become normal for us to conduct meetings and events of this nature virtually in our efforts to minimise the spread and transmission of COVID-19. Until an effective and reliable vaccine is found, we will continue to follow the laid-down health protocols and regulations to protect ourselves and our nations from this deadly virus. 4. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted our health systems and the global economy as a whole. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) World Economic Outlook has estimated a deep ...