April 1 is remembered as the birthday of Sir Seretse Khama, Botswana’s first president and a key figure in the nation’s path to independence. The date symbolizes leadership, unity, and integrity.
- Seretse – Of Setswana origin, meaning clay that binds together. It reflects strength, stability, and the power to unite—a fitting name for Sir Seretse Khama (1921–1980), whose vision shaped modern Botswana.
