Although generally Mma-V had not entertained considerable media interviews from her homeland, possibly as a strategy to control what goes out, as a fellow Batswana, naturally the local media would be proud to be associated with Mma-V in the event that she is pronounced the winner in today’s elections. We note that President Ian Khama has shown strong backing for Mma-V by going as far as sanctioning a budget for her campaign. This is commendable indeed, even though the transparency, regarding how much from public purse was extended to the campaign, was lacking.
Could it be due to the fact that none of the candidates standing against Mma-V today has likewise also not made public their financial backings from their respective governments? Botswana media generally showed considerable levels of patriotism and have been rallying behind their woman, despite certain reservations that may remain.
