One thing she noticed were the (for African standards) comparatively good-looking government houses, which Karo found in almost every settlement. They provide accommodation for teachers, government officials, hospital staff and everybody else, who was working for the government. It was clear by now, the government of Botswana, unlike so many other African governments, really cares for its people. It is by the way one of the few African countries, where its people have the right and access to many social standards, which we spoilt Europeans so often take for granted: like free education (for excellent students even University), free health care, pensions for retirement and each citizen has the right for a free plot, to build his house …
Karo's Journey 