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Highlights of 2001

2001 was yet another event-filled year. The most dramatic development was Julia's retirement from the Bank of Botswana, after 17 years, to join the International Monetary Fund on March 1. Per left his job with the University of Botswana to join Julia in June.

Moleko and Kutlo got a babygirl, making us proud grandparents to 5 grandchildren.

After a long period of suffering from Alzheimer's, Per's mother passed away in October, 88 years old. This was followed by another loss in the family, of Julia's grandmother who died in November at the age of 101. Both will be greatly missed. MmaNkhute had attracted considerable media attention in Botswana as one of the oldest people in the country and the oldest in her village, Masunga. She was amazingly alert to the last hour of her life and leaves behind an admirable legacy of family morale support and encouragement.

We have put together a number of pictures for each month of the year. If you have time (or broadband), you may view the events of each month by clicking on any of the months.