I want a new country to love

Time for a change: The daily grind in Gaborone
Time for a change: The daily grind in Gaborone

I want a new country to love but I am pondering where, when and how I will find that new love interest. Nevertheless, it’s a matter that has to be attended to swiftly.

My love for Botswana is now akin to a ticking time bomb, ready to explode in my face. Every day I am reminded that my country has changed and it’s not the same as it was a few years ago. I don’t mind change, as long as it’s for the best and I stand to benefit from it.

However, looking at the way everything seems to be changing on a daily basis  and causing me  alot of  confusion is a cue that I need a breather. By virtue of being born and bred here, I think its time that I explore and venture elsewhere to take a break.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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