Masisi: The reformist President

FRANCISTOWN: It may be too early to celebrate. But when he was vice president (VP)  under Khama’s administration, there were fears that by appointing Masisi, as his deputy, Khama had replicated himself or his character. The two exhibited striking similarities in their leadership styles. Khama’s friends were Masisi’s allies and equally enemies of Khama were Masisi’s foes.

From his days as commander of the army, Khama’s hatred for the private media was very clear. His unrelenting attitude years later, as the State president, could only confirm his rigidity and unwillingness to let the media enjoy its unpolluted space without government interference.