Bambukushu petition Khama over Ngamiland

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Bambukushu have petitioned President Ian Khama over the chieftainship and tribal recognition as per the Bogosi Act of 2008.

The letter to the President arose from a resolution of a January 16, 2016 meeting which was held at Popagano Junior Secondary School where the agenda was to reflect and discuss chieftaincy and tribal recognition issues.

“We resolved to write a letter to his Excellency, the President of Botswana outlining the following concerns arising from the event of Basubia recognition as a tribe and the pending decision of the Wayeyi tribe submissions,” reads part of the letter. The letter, a copy of which has been leaked to Mmegi, outlines three points.

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