Dumelang Bagaetsho, I am indeed honoured to join workers from all sectors of our economy as well as the global community to commemorate the 2020 International Labour Day. However, it is disheartening that today we commemorate this day at a solemn moment in the history of our country and indeed the world. As you all know, millions of people around the world have been infected by the coronavirus, or COVID-19 while billions of lives have been adversely affected by this pandemic. Its impact on the global economy has been severe as we also witness markets plunging to historic low levels. We commemorate this day, when millions of workers around the world including in Botswana are at home because of the restrictions that have been imposed on them in efforts to curb the spread and transmission of the COVID-19 virus. It is a time when many are unsure of what the future holds for them regarding their jobs or the future of their companies. Traditionally, the commemoration of this day is marked by celebrations locally and globally. However, it has not been possible to do this year because of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Betsho, I would like to assure…