In the speechwriter's view

President Masisi presenting his inauguration speech PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
President Masisi presenting his inauguration speech PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

The demeanour, calmness, clear voice and energy that he exuded as he presented his speech last Sunday, spoke volumes about Botswana’s fifth President Mokgweetsi Masisi's composure.

In particular, Masisi read his speech with clarity for the benefit of his audience. Icing on the cake was probably the posture of a family man that he presented. On his immediate left was Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo, Masisi’s daughter Atsile, his wife Neo ‘Mma-Atsile’ and former president Ian Khama tucked in a corner. Masisi would later indicate that he was the only President who took oath of office with a surviving mother.

After his relatively short speech compared with his predecessors, Masisi took a few steps and faced northwards where he met the wife whom he gently kissed. This was before he passionately hugged his predecessor, Khama as they clung to each other’s breast for a while, in what became known as a presidential hug. It was the end of Khama’s era and now the nation has high hopes pinned on Masisi’s era as it started last Sunday until the next general elections billed for 2019.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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