Credentials for leadership

Former President Ian Khama
Former President Ian Khama

William Shakespeare said in Twelfth Night, "Be not afraid of greatness, some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them", however one comes about it how one leads is always subject to opinions from different aspects of society.

There seems to be a presumption of corruption that exists for most African leaders whereby it’s a given that we have corrupt leaders and that at the basic level our leaders are at the least unwilling even to step down from power when it’s required.

Events in African countries would seem to bare testimony to this fact added to that the fact that the Mo Ibrahim foundation price had to be initiated in order for African leaders to be encouraged to resign at appropriate times and yet in most years the price has remained unclaimed. Its mind boggling that African leaders want to stay in power for several decades without any hint of shame.

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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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