Games to boost economy - Khama
Friday, May 23, 2014
When officially opening the Games at the National Stadium, Khama said the event will allow participants and officials to engage in cultural exchange. “The games provide an open platform to get to know each other and cultivate relations. As a country we believe that participation in sport promotes physical fitness and health.”
Khama said he is confident the visitors from 53 African countries will enjoy the hospitality in Botswana.
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....