Bakgatla-ba-ga-Mmanaana bid Khama farewell

Masisi and Khama in Moshupa PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES
Masisi and Khama in Moshupa PIC. THALEFANG CHARLES

MOSHUPA: As President Ian Khama commenced his tour to bid the nation farewell at Bakgatla-ba-ga-Mmanaana in Moshupa he announced his commitment to continue championing charity work through the housing appeal, which he initiated when he took over the office in 2008.

Khama whose 10-year term as the country's President comes to an end on March 31, 2018 began his tour at Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisiís constituency and home village. The ceremony, held at the village's main Kgotla, was attended by multitudes.

In his farewell message, Khama said although he is leaving office, he would continue the housing appeal. He stated that the housing appeal would lose the tag President's Housing Appeal since he would not the president anymore, but would be continued under a new name to be announced soon.

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