An ode to QKJ

Friday, August 05, 2016

Sir Ketumile Masire is renowned internationally

As Mmegi Features kicks-off its in-depth coverage in the lead up to country's 50th anniversary, veteran journalist, GALE NGAKANE pens an ode to one of Botswana’s most illustrious servants, Sir Ketumile Masire, a former journo

Every time there is mention of Sir Ketumile Masire, I swell with pride that suddenly invades my whole being.

That’s how I felt about this indefatigable son of Africa, when the Botswana Netball Association president, Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego reported that the former president had paid a courtesy call on them last weekend to express his admiration at their efforts to develop sports in Botswana.

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