Moshupa Incident: Was Olden Golden?

Veteran politician, Daniel Kwelagobe’s (DK) ‘a re boele ko marakenelong’ speech still lingers, more than three years after he made the famous remarks at the former late president Sir Ketumile Masire’s funeral in Kanye.

Growing increasingly disillusioned with the direction his party was taking under the leadership of former president Ian Khama, the firebrand politician urged a change of tact.

“A re boele ko marakanelong a ditsela, re e go simolla tsela gape,” DK advised.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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