Although, people rarely write letters these days because of the digital era, stamps still remain very relevant especially as storytellers and recorders of history, acting as silent ambassadors of a country. It was in light of this that this past week, Botswana Tourism Organisation Acting Chief Executive Officer Thabo Brian Dithebe launched the Lions of the Chobe Commemorative stamp.

 
The stamp which will be in circulation for a year was put together with the contribution of several creatives. Dr. Oduetse Koboto, Dr Michael Flyman, Gosiame Neo-Mahupeleng, Stamp artist Wilson Ngoni and Lesiga Segola who were involved heavily in the creation of the commemorative stamp were applauded at the launch. Botswana has produced postage stamps for national use since 1966 with the first stamps showing the abattoir in Lobatse, Botswana National Airways and the state house in Gaborone.