Khama welcomes Letsie

His Majesty King Letsie III being welcomed by chairman of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi during his state visit to Botswana. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
His Majesty King Letsie III being welcomed by chairman of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi during his state visit to Botswana. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Statement by President Ian Khama President at The State Banquet In Honour of Lesotho’s King Letsie III on the occassion of the State Visit to Botswana 12th May 2014

Your Majesty, King Letsie III Of The Kingdom Of Lesotho; It gives me great pleasure to welcome you back to Botswana after your last visit here, which incidentally was on the same month, eleven years ago.

We are humbled that you managed to find time from your busy schedule to honour our invitation.  On behalf of all Batswana, I wish to convey our sincere gratitude to you and members of your entourage for this visit which symbolizes our close affinity.  I hope you will find your stay here comfortable and most memorable.

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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