The President , Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama presented his first State of the Nation Address since he was elected President following the general elections held last month.

In his speech the president said there were signs that the country's economy was recovering from the current recession which has crippled the global economy.

He also highlighted challenges that the country faces which include poverty and unemployment among the youth. President Khama said even after recession, the country will still face other challenges such as the decline in diamond revenue. He said therefore the country is readying itself for such.