The evolution of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi
Friday, August 19, 2016
The institution of Bogosi is still relevant as it was when the House of Chiefs, now called Ntlo ya Dikgosi (NyD) was first established in 1961. It is understood that only three chiefs attended the first meeting of House of Chiefs.
House of Chiefs is a place where traditional leaders could meet and discuss issues affecting their tribes, customs and traditional privileges. NyD is an advisory body to the National Assembly on issues of national interest as set out in the Constitution of Botswana.
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