Speechwriters' headache

Masisi with Khama PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Masisi with Khama PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Speechwriters are the busiest in the government enclave as they work around the clock to compose the best speeches for both incoming President Mokgweetsi Masisi and the outgoing President Ian Khama. Mmegi Staff Writer RYDER GABATHUSE reports

FRANCISTOWN: They are putting the last lines to the speeches that the nation is waiting for with baited breath, especially the inaugural speech by Masisi. The nation is waiting to hear where he (Masisi) will take the nation.

 As Khama has aptly described Masisi as very intelligent and a man very familiar with the country’s dynamics during his farewell meeting in Serowe Tuesday this week, the nation is waiting to test the man’s abilities through his promises in the speech content.

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