The State of the Nation Address of 2017

The omissions make a mockery or distort the true state of the nation’s affairs  experienced in the course of the year, especially when the omission(s) may affect the future understanding or interpretation of the Constitution. Democracy is a dynamic process. Its growth or decline needs to be reported, analysed and critiqued accurately without fear or favour. It’s the only way the dynamism of the democratic process can be upheld, maintained, and driven.

His Excellency, Dr Seretse Khama Ian Khama’s last SONA of his 10-year term was expected to wind up on a high note since he opened his induction on a high note that historical day of April Fool, the year of our Lord, 2008. Who can forget the new President’s roadmap of, Democracy, Development, Discipline and Dignity to be followed later by the fifth, Delivery!