From Kalafatis to military haircuts: Galebotswe reflects (Part I)

Balebotswe spent 32 years in the BDF before retiring
Balebotswe spent 32 years in the BDF before retiring

Exactly a year into his retirement, immediate past Botswana Defence Force (BDF) commander, Lieutenant General Gaolathe Galebotswe sits with Mmegi Staff Writer, ZOLANI KRAAI and reflects on his life and times in the military, in this two-part special

Lieutenant General Gaolathe Galebotswe is just now settling into civilian life following his retirement as BDF commander last September, after 32 years in the military.

The period of relative calm provides him an opportunity to reflect on his career at the helm of the army and some of the issues that grabbed the headlines. Galebotswe served as the BDF commander from August 2012 to September 2016, retiring due to age.

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Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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