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Stepping Stones International, Mochudi, Kgatleng District
OPEN TO MEDIA
Orapa/Letlhakane Kimberlite District Saturday, May 18
9:40 a.m.
Visit to Karowe Diamond Mine Facilities and Operations
Their Excellencies, accompanied by the Honourable Onkokame Kitso Mokaila, Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, will tour this state-of-the-art mine located in the Orapa/Letlhakane Kimberlite district, one of the world's most prolific diamond-producing areas. Owned by the Vancouver-based Lucara Diamond Corporation, Karowe Mine's mission is to build a leading African-focused diamond production and development company. Their Excellencies' visit will highlight Canada's commercial strength and capacity for innovation in the resource sector, and the deployment of a comprehensive corporate social responsibility program. For more information, visit www.lucaradiamond.com/s/home.asp.
Karowe Diamond Mine
OPEN TO MEDIA
11 a.m.
Kgotla with Stakeholders
Following their visit to the Karowe Diamond Mine, Their Excellencies and the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources will participate in a discussion with chiefs, small chiefs and traditional leaders from surrounding villages on how the mine impacts their communities.
Kawore Diamond Mine
OPEN TO MEDIA
5:30 p.m.
Discussion with World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Volunteers
His Excellency will meet with Mr. Philip Landon, WUSC Regional Director in Botswana, and with Canadian volunteers who are working in the country. WUSC's program in Botswana has focused on strengthening national-level NGOs to provide more inclusive, improved and increased HIV and AIDS services, to foster equality between women and men, and to engage in policy dialogue for the benefit of disadvantaged or marginalized communities.
WUSC is a network of professionals, students, volunteers, faculty and community leaders who, together, provide opportunities to some of the world's most disadvantaged youth. WUSC works with and through its southern partners-government, civil society and the private sector-to strengthen education systems, expand employment opportunities, and foster an environment in which the aspirations and full participation of young people can be realized. For more information, visit http://wusc.ca/
PHOTO OP-Official photographers only
Gaborone Sunday, May 19
11:40 a.m.
Official Farewell Ceremony
The Vice-President of the Republic of Botswana will bid Their Excellencies farewell during an official ceremony that will include a guard of honour and 21-gun salute.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport
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STATE VISIT TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town Sunday, May 19
2:15 p.m.
Arrival in South Africa
Upon their arrival in Cape Town, Their Excellencies will be welcomed by officials from the Government of South Africa and Mr. Gaston Baran, High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of South Africa.
Cape Town International Airport
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Cape Town Monday, May 20
