Blending traditions for political purposes
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
In 1925, the young Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, toured large parts of Africa, including a number of countries of Southern Africa.
In preparation for his visit to Serowe, Sekgoma evidently went to enormous lengths and expense to provide appropriate dress for some of the mephato,or age groups, and their leaders. Maybe the Serowe Museum can provide us with information as to how he contrived to find a supplier capable of providing everything that he required.
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...