Masisi: The making of a President
Friday, March 30, 2018
MOSHUPA: The young Masisi grew up exposed to the traditional moraka (cattlepost) life before he shifted to the modern life in Gaborone for his education and later career development. His elder brothers and parents played their roles in raising him, oblivious that they were raising the future President of the republic. Even Mokgweetsi never imagined himself occupying the highest office in the land as the state President.
The story told by the incoming President’s elder brother, Peter Ramogotsi Masisi, 78 presents his 55 year-old younger brother, as a man who has undergone the traditional training of looking after cattle and small stock. In fact, cattle, goats and sheep have always been very close to Mokgweetsi’s heart although he may not claim to be your reputable farmer.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...