Coronavirus - Botswana: The President of the Republic of Botswana declares state of public emergency Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi has declared a state of public emergency, which will effect on Thursday 02 April 2020 at midnight GABORONE, Botswana, April 1, 2020/APO Group/ -- Media Accreditation for coverage during the state of emergency period  The President of the Republic of Botswana, Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K Masisi has declared a state of public emergency, which will effect on Thursday 02 April 2020 at midnight until further notice. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Government of Botswana.