Calls For Recognition Of More Tribes Can Only Get Louder

On Saturday government announced to the Baweyi in Ngamiland that they are now an independent recognised tribe. That announcement will see the newest recognised tribe, only the eighth, begin to enjoy the privileges that come with it.

They include appointment of a paramount chief or tribal authority, who will not only be salaried, but will also have a structure of senior chiefs, court bailiffs, clerks,  as well as the power to appoint village chiefs in all their varying levels of authority and seniority.

As an independent tribe they will have their headquarters, like the rest of the eight major tribes. They will also  expect to have their District Council, all major tribes in Botswana have a district council named after them that serves their geographical and tribal interest.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

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