The Establishment of the Protectorate (part 17) � �Defining The Enemy"

The timing of the visit is interesting not only because it coincided with the period that Cecil Rhodes and his deputy Dr Jameson were away in Britain, but also because it turned out to be one of Loch’s last official activities.

When Khama arrived there was much speculation that he had been summoned to ensure his continued cooperation with the expansion of Rhodes interests in the region. Loch indeed did seek Khama’s support for the extension of the BSACO railway from Mafikeng to Bulawayo through eastern Botswana.