African veteran goes back home

After spending half of his life Africa, British High Commissioner to Botswana, Francis James Martin says he is retiring. He tells Staff Writer TSHIRELETSO MOTLOGELWA that after getting so used to the sun and the skies, going back home will be a culture shock

Mmegi: When you came here what were your expectations?

Martin: Ok, well I came here in October 2005. I am not really new to this region.  I have been in southern Africa, so I did have a good idea of what to expect. I knew I was coming to a country that was fairly sophisticated compared to some other parts of Africa and I was not disappointed when I arrived. What I found to be extremely helpful was that the officials in government with whom I had to work, were very capable and very much engaged in whatever matters needed their attention.

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