Mmegi's debut entrance inside Khama's new office

Khama in his recent interview with Mmegi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Khama in his recent interview with Mmegi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Two decades after the third president, Festus Mogae, pulled Ian Khama like a rabbit in a hat and made him vice president, the fourth president last week finally agreed to be interviewed by Mmegi newspaper for the very first time.

When the Mmegi team arrived five minutes ahead of time at his new secure compound with a newly painted white house, Khama was already waiting. His desk still looks like the one from OP – from the pictures of those media houses that had the privilege to be granted interview.

It has since dawned on him that his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi [un]popular utterances of “Ke lolope” and “Kgosi ya lopela” were just a gambit move and like is said in the game of chess, he (mindlessly so) accepted the gambit.

Editor's Comment
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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