Kgosi as I knew him
Friday, May 11, 2018
This was shortly after he was retired from the army to join civilian life at the Office of the President where he served under his former army commander, Khama.
At the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Kgosi was Khama’s right hand man, or his aide if you like. He traversed the length and breadth of the country with Khama who as the vice president travelled extensively to acclimatise himself with the political terrain he would be serving in. This means Kgosi became very visible in the public space. Apparently, Kgosi came across as a quiet and dedicated man by Khama’s side.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...