Sounding the empowerment trumpet

Trailblazer: The late Nchindo  PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Trailblazer: The late Nchindo PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

It is often said that the next powerful man in Botswana after President Festus Mogae and Vice President Ian Khama is Louis Nchindo.

That Nchindo heads Debswana Diamond Company, the largest earner of Botswana’s foreign exchange, is only part of the story.

Picture this. He has been close to Mogae since they were students at Oxford University. He still has the president’s ear. With Khama, Nchindo shares a passion for wildlife conservation. The pair is amongst the most influential figures in the conservation lobby. Even outside their common interest, they are everyday firm friends.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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